Love Comes After Marriage novel Chapter 173

During helpless moments, one always wishes to possess the strongest power, because this world has always been especially unfair to the weak.

Everyone knew that Long Jie was Tangning's assistant, yet here she was at Hai Yi Center carrying multiple bags of gear, trying to get her balance as she followed behind Li Danni. She was obedient towards Li Danni as she ordered her around.

"Hasn't Tangning ever taught you the rules? Now that you are Danni's assistant, if you don't greet everyone as you pass them, people will think Danni has a bad work ethic."

Li Danni's manager poked Long Jie's head as he complained.

"I don't know if Tangning has any manners, but...you...are following Danni today, so you need to show some respect."

Long Jie endured the humiliation, the scolding and the looks of ridicule around her as she lowered her head and replied, "Sorry, I will take note from now on."

"Danni needs to have her makeup done. Don't wander around aimlessly like a newcomer, go fetch Danni's shoes from the car!"

Long Jie held back her anger as her hands clenched into fists. Because of her anger, her face began to turn red and her eyes were watery...

Li Danni’s manager looked at the expression on Long Jie’s face and unfolded his arms as he walked over to Li Danni arrogantly, "Tangning’s people are different when you order them around. They are like dogs!"

"Have you placed what I told you to place in the shoes?" Li Danni sat in front of the mirror allowing the makeup artist to do whatever she needed.

"Don’t worry...how could I screw up such an entertaining show?" her manager studied Li Danni’s face in the mirror and noticed a secretive smile sweep across her face.

The backstage of fashion shows had always been chaotic and uncomfortable. Even for an international model like Li Danni working for an international top-grade brand, things were no different. She even shared the same waiting room as newcomer models.

Not long after, Long Jie approached Li Danni with her shoes.

Li Danni’s manager glanced at her quickly and scoffed, "Why are you still standing around blankly? Kneel down and help Danni put on her shoes."

Helping an artist put on shoes wasn’t anything out of the ordinary, but...

...she was Tangning’s assistant. Yet she had to submissively kneel down in front of Li Danni and help an enemy put on their shoes. Long Jie endured the burn in her throat as she held onto one of the shoes and knelt on the ground. With one hand she lifted the high-heeled shoe and with the other she lifted Li Danni’s right foot. However...

...as her foot entered halfway...Li Danni suddenly let out a high-pitched squeal and kicked Long Jie in the chest; there was a pushpin inside the shoe!

A loud "PA" sound followed...

...as Li Danni’s manager landed a slap across Long Jie’s face. He then pointed at her and yelled ferociously, "You sure are brave! How dare you place a pushpin inside Danni’s shoe? Are you trying to stop Danni from going on the show?"

"Tangning told you to do this, didn’t she?"

Long Jie was stunned by the slap as a handprint slowly appeared on her left cheek...

"I didn’t put anything in your shoe. I retrieved it as it was."

"How dare you make excuses?"

The manager threw another slap, this time onto Long Jie’s right cheek. It seemed he used too much force because his hands also felt the pain as he shook it twice.

"Everyone saw it!"

Long Jie looked around at all the eyes that were on her; there were looks of pity, ridicule, mockery and curiosity. In reality, everyone knew deep down what was actually going on: Li Danni was simply looking for an excuse to humiliate her in front of everyone. No one cared whether she really placed the pushpin or not.

But, no one present was at a higher status than Li Danni, so...

...who would dare step out and stick up for her?