Chapter 120 - Cinderella Man

"Welcome to the annual edition of the Fashion Ball! I'm So Min Soo and this is Choi Da Ra," said the entertainment channel reporter to the camera, posing next to another commentator.

Both wore impeccable clothes from famous designers, besides having perfect faces and the wittiest comments prepared for any occasion. A few meters behind them, the red carpet got all the attention. Celebrities and established names of Korean fashion mixed in, for flashes and greetings in front of cameras.

"We have already seen actresses Park Bo Mi, Kim Ha Neul and the honoree of the night, Alexander Zhang, passing by on the red carpet. Among other famous names in the fashion and entertainment industries, and other VVIP guests. Actress Park Bo Mi was stunning, don't you think, Da Ra?"

"Yes Yes. She grows more beautiful as the years go by! And she denies the rumors of plastic surgeries!" said the hostess, trying to be spicy. The attentive eyes of the two TV commentators went to the stars that their assistants had managed to attract for a brief appearance on the broadcast. Da Ra tried to hide her panic because she didn't remember them. The assistant jotted the name on paper and discreetly passed it on,

"Hello, how are you, Ryan?" she saved her partner from memory lapse, improvising over the information her assistant got somewhere. "Hollywood has been welcoming our actors very well, hasn't it?"

"Without a doubt, Da Ra," Ryan Lee, the action movie actor, gave the hostess a radiant smile, shaking her hand the American way. The reporter couldn't take her eyes off the actor's dimpled smile that she had never seen in her life. And missed the timing of the next question. Ryan Lee had a photogenic and rustic face and was stunning in strikingly modern and well-cut clothes.

Eun Ha kept her expression serene, next to Kang Dae, or rather, Ryan Lee. But Ryan Lee turned slightly towards the short woman beside him, in a huge hat and exotic black outfit, in addition to sunglasses. A little behind, a man in clothes similar to actor Lee's, wore a peculiar blue monocle, and acted like a manager or something.

"Da Ra, Min Soo, let me introduce Jung Eun Ha, my fashion stylist. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be here today. She makes my clothes, and created this interest in fashion in me! What did you think, Da Ra?" Eun Ha had to admit that Kang Dae was exceeding her expectations. She didn't know he was such a good liar! 

The brief interview alternated between Ryan Lee and Eun Ha, who soon posed for photos and were interviewed by other channels and media. In a brief interval, Hunter Shin stepped forward and whispered in the Stylist Jung's ear,

"Jung! You will need to take responsibility for this later!"

But at this point, the young fairy was assessing her peers' reactions to her style. Did she see veiled admiration and jealousy? Would she have heard "freshness and precision"? She was ecstatic, and feeling like her heart was about to stop!

'And, uh, isn't that Cha Eun Mi, the same person who always stops me when I try to talk to Stylist Zhang? There you are, working outside the event by placing buttons on the celebrities! This time you can't stop me, mwahaha! Mwahahaha! ' Eun Ha couldn't refrain from having her subtle revenge by passing Cha Eun Mi, who immediately recognized her.

"Miss. Cha! How long has it been, hasn't it? Look, what is this, HIV prevention campaign buttons?! Yes, please, I want one! Do you know my friend, Actor Ryan Lee?"

"N-not in person!" the ex-trainee stammered, stunned by the reverse of fortunes and the dazzling charm of the actor who escorted Ye Rim's eccentric sidekick.

As soon as they entered the sumptuously decorated ballroom, Kang Dae gaped, looking at the beautiful and stylish people hanging around. Eun Ha said,

"Don't be intimidated by all these celebrities and photographers. They are just people."

"Ah! Okay. But look at this! These ice sculptures and also this buffet with these carved fruits!" was the answer of the fake actor, with the bright eyes before the elaborate fruit compositions. Eun Ha even expected this. That was the Kang Dae she knew! 

The fairy smiled at her male cinderella, "Go ahead, Kang Dae. I mean, Ryan Lee. Don't forget that there are hidden cameras and other actors that will be close to you without you knowing it! And it's open bar and open food, isn't it the best part after all?!" 

"So I'm supposed to be circulating around a bit by myself, is that it?" the grocer was a little concerned, but Eun Ha made a sign, gently shooing him away,

"Go, go. You won't be alone for long."

Kang Dae walked away a little apprehensively, but in fact, some fashion people soon surrounded him.

"Can this work?" The Hunter grunted beside him.

"Yes. Now I need to find Stylist Zhang. The condition of magic ends at midnight, but it is still early," she confirmed information that her Teacher already knew. Eun Ha took off his sunglasses to look across the room.

"But… where is he?! I'm not seeing! Can you see it?" as the Hunter was taller, the young fairy figured that he could see further.

"I did a little research on Alexander Zhang, and I'm not seeing him," said Shin, standing beside her. "But I am seeing several traces of wraiths and one or two perched on people here, even in this festive setting."

"Eun Ha shivered, but said,

"Why doesn't that surprise me? Is it something serious?"

"Right now, here in the ballroom, just things that we should ignore. Only a restricted area of ​​the building is a point that I'd like to…"

"Please, Professor? Can we focus on my plan first? Please?" Eun Ha already knew that wraiths were everywhere. But not Stylist Zhang. It wasn't easy to meet him.

"We'd better find him soon, because it's almost ten at night," and he suggested a direction to start looking for Eun Ha's future patron.

It was even a little fun to realize that Kang Dae was doing his job very well, because in less than half an hour people were already whispering, "That is Stylist Jung and her Manager, let's talk to her." And just because Eun Ha couldn't waste time doing public relations or being interviewed, she seemed uninterested in advertising her work. Eun Ha couldn't believe that she was snubbing all these names and media outlets, which she would have given an arm for, in the past!

"Eun Ha! Eun Ha-ssi!" she heard a familiar voice behind her, however.

"Woo Geun! Baek Woo Geun!" she turned instantly. That was the 'real Baek', Prince of Fashion Baek Woo Geun! The s.e.xiest fashionista in all of Korea!

"Is this the perfect man for your protégé?" asked the Hunter grimly, as if he couldn't believe it.

Baek Woo Geun was the complete opposite of Hunter Shin. Slim but not too tall, he had the face of a national boyfriend, dressed in an unmistakable and youthful style, and always had a smile on his face. Perhaps he was a little narcissistic and aware of his beauty, Eun Ha knew. Still, they had an affinity since college.

But Eun Ha had absolutely forgotten that Woo Geun would definitely have an invitation to the Fashion Ball.

At that moment, some photos flashed and almost dazzled her. Woo Geun had a famous fashion channel on social media and was influential in fashion media as a critical voice. But what would he do to her now?

"Ah, I thought you wouldn't have time for an old friend either, Eun Ha!" he came over to greet her.

"I was just looking for you, Woo Geun!" she exclaimed back with a grin.

Woo Geun came to her side, and subtly turning her to one side, posed for a photo next to Eun Ha. Secretly, the fairy was delighted to notice that Hunter Shin even shifted when her influential friend touched Eun Ha's shoulder. Like a jealous bodyguard. She introduced them next, but Woo Geun just admired the outfit Shin was wearing, ignoring him completely!

"Eun Ha! Your style is getting better and better! Look at that! WOW!"

"Hehe, thanks, Woo Geun! You always supported me!

Shin was frozen in a martyr position, as if suffering some torment, while the influencer was circulating him and examining his outfit in a kind of ecstasy. While Woo Geun was doing this, the Hunter discreetly showed the watch to Eun Ha. They couldn't waste time on that.

"Eun Ha," said the fashionista, changing his tone and taking her by the arm, like someone who needs to speak privately. Again the Hunter was not exactly thrilled at it, but Woo Geun didn't even notice, or pretended not to notice,

"Eun Ha ya, I chose my look carefully for tonight. I was sure that no other man would be more elegant than me. But… Ryan Lee is wearing the most stunning male outfit of the night. Why did you do that, Eun Ha? Can't I trust you anymore?"

"Uh?!" the fairy felt hyperventilated. 'By Gianni Versace, what is he doing? Is he going to show me up or worse?!'

"Yes, Eun Ha ya!" he continued in an emphatic and complaining tone, "You had this beautiful outfit and you didn't offer it to me! And the worst!" Baek Woo Geun turned to face the stylist fairy with narrowed eyes,

"Who the hell is Ryan Lee?"