On this day, Regina, holding the RIAA platinum record certification, returned to King's Building, dressed beautifully.
Their unified glamorous makeup, coupled with outfits that were no less stunning than those for a performance, made it clear.
Without a doubt, they had deliberately returned to show off.
Although Karen and Gretchen's personalities weren't as flamboyant as Regina's, they didn't mind showing off their proud side in front of Mike.
"Look what I found, isn't this the superstar group, The Plastics?" Mike exclaimed, pretending not to know about the platinum record, as he watched the three girls, as beautiful as peacocks, approach. "You all look so stunning today. Do you have any good news to share?"
For nearly two months, to prove they weren't just pretty faces, the three The Plastics girls had indeed worked hard.
And to create a "surprise" for Mike, they had overcome the hardships internally, never complaining in front of him.
So now, they deserved to enjoy this pride.
As a reward for their diligent work during this period, Mike was also willing to play the role of a hype man.
Sure enough, Mike's reaction hit the sweet spot for the three The Plastics girls.
Regina, leading her two junior sisters, stepped forward and said proudly, "Indeed, we have good news to share with you today. Through our efforts, The Plastics has finally earned its first platinum record."
Saying this, Regina motioned to Jessie, who was following behind, to bring out the RIAA certified platinum record certificate.
Subsequently, the three The Plastics girls jointly held the certificate and presented it to Mike like a treasure.
Three radiant smiles on their faces all seemed to say: "Come and praise me!"
"Is this the platinum record certification?" Mike showed appropriate surprise. "Congratulations on achieving such great success in the music industry. I am proud of you."
After speaking, Mike even stood up and embraced each of the three girls.
"It's just a platinum record, it's nothing to The Plastics..."
Regina was naturally very happy to be praised by someone she cared about, but she still habitually showed her tsundere side.
The two junior sisters beside her also nodded, sharing in the honor.
The sense of satisfaction at that moment made them seemingly forget that they had thought about giving up promoting their album multiple times over the past two months.
Of course, with the atmosphere so well-established, Jessie, as an insider, would obviously not come out to spoil the girls' moment.
"The Plastics' new album achieving platinum record certification so quickly is indeed thanks to Regina and their tireless efforts in promoting it over the past two months..." To encourage the girls, Jessie even praised them at the opportune moment.
However, when it came to hard work, Jessie, the mastermind behind the scenes, was also not at ease.
It was both mentally and physically exhausting.
"It's truly not easy to achieve platinum record status so quickly. Everyone has worked hard—" Mike said with a smile, "As a reward, let's have a party!"
"Caroline, you go make the arrangements. The venue will be the top floor..."
As for Caroline, she had spent almost all of the past two months in King's Building.
As a former top-tier second-generation rich, the girl naturally had her own sense of propriety.
So, unwilling to freeload, she would occasionally help Mike with things within her capabilities, similar to a de facto female housekeeper.
"Received, I'll go arrange it now." Caroline, dressed in casual wear, walked out, gave a fleeting glance, and then walked away.
After two months of Mike's tireless cultivation, Caroline, who used to be a bit thin, had now become more curvaceous.
With an added touch of roundness, her figure was not only shapely but, combined with her incredibly long legs, even without much makeup, she looked no less stunning than the three The Plastics girls, who were star.
"Is that Caroline? The bankrupt young lady of Channing Family? Was she always this beautiful?" Regina looked at Caroline's retreating back, somewhat doubting her eyes.
It must be said that the prettier a girl is, the more sensitive she is to appearance.
Also as Mike's confidante, Regina had seen Caroline many times and knew that she had been taken in by Mike.
However, the girl hadn't expected that without paying attention, the other party had become so beautiful, and her temperament had changed as well.
And it was obvious that this change was related to Mike.
Thus, Regina's gaze meaningfully scanned Mike's entire body, and she ambiguously licked her lips.
"That is indeed Caroline, and from now on, she will also be a member of your sister group." Mike officially gave Caroline an identity, then said, "Alright, let's not talk about her. Today, you're the protagonists, so I will personally take you to the top floor to enjoy the party."
A brief mention of Caroline's matter was enough; there was still plenty of time in the future, and with Mike's approval, it wouldn't be difficult for her to integrate into the "support group."
"I won't be joining the party, I wish you all a good time. I have work to do at my company, so I'll be leaving first." Jessie, a career-oriented strong woman, had a clear understanding of her own position.
And she was not very accustomed to playing with too many girls.
"Our new album's current success owes a lot to your hard work, Jessie, so how can a celebration party be without you, the great contributor?" Seeing Jessie, the publicity planner, trying to slip away, Regina, who had been tormented by high-intensity promotion for two months, how could she let go of this opportunity to "torment" the other party?
Therefore, before Mike could even speak to persuade her to stay, Regina exchanged glances with the other two junior sisters of The Plastics.
The three girls once again tacitly surrounded Jessie.
And the little secretary, Lena, who had arrived with them, although she was on Jessie's side, secretly didn't want to miss this party with Mike.
So, she quickly joined the ranks of The Plastics.
One against four, Jessie was soon lifted up.
"Let's go, today I'll give you a good reward." Mike smiled, looking at the girls full of vitality and Jessie's resigned posture.
As the elevator reached the open area on the top floor.
Caroline, who had gone up first, had already set up a brisket grill by the pool with her female housekeeper team, and champagne, red wine, and other celebratory drinks were placed on the nearby table.
"The Plastics' new album has reached its expected success. Is there anything else going on at the company?" With no outsiders present, Mike chatted with Jessie while making special brisket for the girls.
"It's MJ's new album. It was originally supposed to start promotion at the end of the year, but considering that there are a few good inspirational songs in that album related to the current situation outside. So I thought of warming it up in advance..."
Jessie analyzed MJ's new album from a professional perspective.
Speaking of the overall situation outside now, following the bankruptcy of Channing Enterprise two months ago as a trigger, banks have also gradually begun to recall mortgage funds.
The chain reaction caused by this practice has led many middle- and low-income classes who had taken out consumption loans to buy houses to also declare bankruptcy.
Houses being forcibly repossessed by banks, and families being homeless, are now common sights on the streets.
In such a large environment, many people facing hardship need something to rely on.
Even if it's just spiritual...
Therefore, if MJ's new album could seize this opportunity, its sales should not be too bad either.
Although doing so might seem a bit opportunistic, it doesn't harm anyone's interests and can even bring spiritual support to those who are lost.
So Jessie felt that promoting MJ's inspirational new album in advance was not wrong.
Just as Jessie's topic became a bit heavy, The Plastics and other girls, who had already changed into swimsuits and splashed around in the pool, suddenly playfully approached Jessie, lifted her up, and rushed towards the pool.
It was late August, and the weather was still hot.
Swimming was a good choice for cooling off.
Immediately after, accompanied by a loud splash, Jessie's exasperated voice and the girls' laughter came from the pool.
And this time, the actions of The Plastics and the other girls were not instigated by Mike, so Jessie obviously couldn't blame him.
Therefore, Mike, staying out of it, leisurely made brisket for the girls by the pool while smilingly watching them play in the pool.