Chapter 12 — Trainee Shreds Dress For 8 Million Yuan, Asked For Compensation Right On The Red Carpet

Lam Kieu Kieu raised her head high.

"Then just sue."

"Whatever the court says, I'll pay back."

"I don't have any money anyway."

Giang Man also regained some confidence.

"Lawyer Nghiem."

"Let's stop today's matter here first."

"The ceremony cannot have any more incidents."

Tran Khai Minh immediately nodded.

"Everyone kept this a secret."

"No one should reveal that the 'Milky Way' was ever damaged."

Tham Tri Y turned to look at him.

"Why can't you say it?"

Tran Khai Minh paused.

"I did it for your own good."

Tham Tri Y slowly adjusted his sleeve.

"I'm not afraid of others knowing."

"I'm wearing a tuxedo that was rescued from the rubble."

Lam Kieu Kieu immediately interjected.

"Of course you're not afraid."

"The one being scolded is not you."

"The one being scolded is me!"

Tham Tri Y slowly turned his head to look at her. His eyes were so calm that it sent chills down one's spine. As soon as Lam Kieu Kieu heard her name being announced, she was like a drowning person reaching for a stake. She pushed my hand away forcefully.

"No one can destroy me!"

Wearing a makeshift white vest over her face, her makeup smeared on half of her face, her hair disheveled, she still rushed straight towards the red carpet entrance. Giang Man almost went crazy.

"Kieu Kieu!"

"Come back now!"

But Lam Kieu Kieu never looked back. Outside the red carpet. The MC is holding the microphone and smiling.

"Next, please welcome the New Artist of the Year representative..."

Applause rang out sporadically. Then gradually it fell silent. Because the person who walked out did not look like any of the images on the introduction screen. The high-class dress has disappeared. The carefully prepared shaping set is also gone. Appearing in front of hundreds of cameras was a girl with patchy makeup, red eyes, messy hair, wearing a wrinkled white vest. Three hundred reporters were stunned at the same time. MC was also dumbfounded. Lam Kieu Kieu thought that everyone was paying attention to her. She tried to smile. Raise your hand and wave.

"Hi everybody."

Chatter began to emerge from the media area.

"Who is that?"

"New artist representative?"

"Why do you look like you just finished crying?"

"Is this a special design?"

Right at that moment. A sharp-eyed reporter noticed.

"Wait..."

"Isn't she the one in the behind-the-scenes video that just went viral?"

Lam Kieu Kieu was startled. The smile on his face stiffened. She didn't have time to react. Another reporter raised the microphone.

"May I ask, are you the one who ruined the 'Milky Way' costume?"

Lam Kieu Kieu's face turned pale. The second person immediately chimed in.

"The Van Doan Gia side confirmed that the dress was damaged today. Is this related to you?"

Third person.

"There is information that you arbitrarily took and cut the costume for Tham Tri Y. Is this true?"

The flash light flashed continuously. Each question was like a bullet. Lam Kieu Kieu was completely panicked.

"Not!"

"I do not have!"

"You guys talk nonsense!"

At the back of the stage. Tran Khai Minh looked at the screen directly. Face turned white.

"Damn..."

Giang Man also sat down on the chair. She knows. Everything is over. Outside the red carpet. Lam Kieu Kieu kept backing away. But the reporters got closer and closer. Right at that moment. Two employees of Van Doan Gia stepped forward. Followed by lawyer Nghiem. In his hand was a volume black profile. In front of all the media. Lawyer Nghiem stopped.

"Ms. Lam Kieu Kieu."

"As authorized by Van Doan Gia."

"I officially sent you a letter requesting compensation."

The whole red carpet area exploded. The reporter immediately raised his camera. The flash is so bright it's blinding. Lam Kieu Kieu looked at the file in front of her. Legs are soft.

"I don't accept..."

Lawyer Nghiem calmly placed the documents in her hands.

"Receiving or not receiving does not affect the legal effect."

"Further procedures will be conducted according to regulations."

The paper slipped from Lam Kieu Kieu's hand. Falling down the red carpet. The number on the front page is clearly visible under the light. 8,000,000 yuan. Below is another line. Damage to brand reputation will be claimed separately. The sound of inhaling air echoed everywhere. A reporter immediately took a close-up photo. Another person filmed the livestream directly. Lam Kieu Kieu looked at that number. Lips trembling. In front of hundreds of people. She collapsed on the red carpet. In the backroom. No one said anything. Everyone just looks at the screen. Look at the girl who bragged in the group chat. Used to laugh at other people's work as "a pile of rags". I once said that as long as I have Giang Man's back, no one can do anything to me. Sitting on the red carpet. Cry until you can't make a sound. Tan Man closed the file.

"Done."

Lawyer Nghiem nodded.

"Only legal procedures remain."

Tran Khai Minh tiredly closed his eyes. He knows. Not just Lam Kieu Kieu. Even he and Giang Man will have to pay the price. Because of that video. That message. And also the saying:

"Let Le Duong take charge."

Enough to prove everything. Tham Tri Y has just finished the interview. She walked backstage. The "Milky Way" set is reborn under the light as if it were glowing. She looked at me. Then looked at Manh Tuyet Chau. Gently bow your head. Manh Tuyet Chau just laughed. The needle-stained hand gently stroked the silver stars on the skirt of her dress.

"No need to thank me."

"Want to thank..."

"Tell him to thank himself."

She looked at the dress. His eyes were gentle like looking at a child.

"It was so seriously injured."

"Still trying to live on."

I looked at the silver cracks running along the hem of the dress. Suddenly remembered her words. Not reincarnation. It's about remembering the grudge. There are wounds that will never go away. But they are. It becomes something that makes people stronger than before. Just like "Milky Way". Crushed. Being despised. But in the end. Shined brightest that night again.

"Please invite the representative of Tinh Dieu Communications' New Artist of the Year — Lam Kieu Kieu."

The moment Lam Kieu Kieu stepped onto the red carpet. Three hundred lenses simultaneously turned towards her. She tried to keep a smile on her face. Raise your hand and wave lightly. The very next second. Lawyer Nghiem led two employees of Van Doan Gia up from the other side. A document was brought straight to Lam Kieu Kieu's face. The smile on her lips immediately froze. Lawyer Nghiem looked straight at the camera.