Chapter 341 - Too Cool
Sarah gulped.
It's been a very long time since Kyle actually looked at her, and for a while, she felt that he was avoiding her. No, not avoiding but putting up a barrier of some sorts. So, when he looked her way, she felt that his gaze seemed especially sharp and striking.
It made her all nervous for some reason.
"I just thought it was about time there was something more organised," Sarah explained, "Especially once the movie comes out, I believe that there will be a whole lot of buzz about it."
Kyle tilted his head, thinking about it and said, "I truly do appreciate your effort, Sarah, but the movie is a one-off thing. I don't plan to act anymore in the future so having a fan club isn't useful."
"On the contrary!" Sarah argued, "You are already a mini celebrity, you know. Just being the Smith Heir is stirking enough, then you started adding other things like bouldering. People are curious and want to know."
"It's more than a fan club, actually. Our purpose is just to disseminate information properly and to make sure that the fans out there don't go overboard," Sarah continued to explain.
"She has a point, dear brother," Kay said, "Whether you like it or not, whether you accept it or not, people are fawning over you."
"We can just let it be and it'll die out eventually," Kyle insisted, "The club would only fan the flames."
"If it was a normal fan club," Sarah said, "But that's not our purpose."
Kyle sighed, and nodded, "I know. Your intentions are good and I sound pretty much like an a*shole after you've put so much effort into it."
They had reached the building of Sarah's class so they stopped for a while, to allow Sarah to go to her class. Just as she was about to go, Kyle patted her arm and said, "Sorry for being such a downer. It's not you and I do thank you. Just promise me one thing."
Sarah's eyes pratically sparkled as she looked at him, "Anything."
Kyle laughed a bit at that, "You really shouldn't agree so fast before hearing what it is."
"But it's you," Sarah said puzzedly, "I trust you."
Kyle shook his head a bit and then said, "You know me well, so I trust you in running the club, or organisation, or whatever you want to label it. However, I do not want to be involved in it at all. It has absolutely no relation to me. Once things die down, then let it die down, okay?"
"Meaning, disband the club? Or can we just let it be? Just as a place to share things and monitor the situation?" Sarah asked pleadingly.
Kyle thought about it and replied, "I leave that to your discretion."
"So this can't be an official thing, huh?" Xing Han said with a slight pout of his lips.
"It can," Kyle said, "Through Kay, I suppose. I just don't want people to think that I'll be making public appearences or anything via the club. It's a verified club in the sense that the information that it releases or clarification of rumours would be true."
"So you're putting all the work on me?" Kay said with raised eyebrows.
"You created my Insta," Kyle pointed out, "Sarah is just expanding on that. Maybe you can stop with the Insta and just let Sarah's club take over? Less work, right?"
Kay shook her head, "Not totally stop. How else can I justify taking your pics to post anyway?"
Kyle rolled his eyes.
"Could you at least verify it personally?" Sarah asked tentatively, "Otherwise, we would not have any validation."
"Sure," Kyle replied.
The bell rung by then so Sarah hurried in, a smile on her face.
At least one thing was cleared up.
With the club formed, she would have a closer relation to Kyle. Even though he wasn't going to get involved, it gave her a better chance to get information and take care of him. Even if she can't be by his side physically, at least she can help protect him virtually.
One step at a time.
As they watched Sarah go, Kay asked Kyle openly, "Was that a good idea?"
"I didn't have the heart to tell her to disband it," Kyle said, "And she really did a good job. I mean, we're not like zoo animals any longer."
"Perhaps," Kay acknowledged as they walked to class.
"Well, it's better that she is there," Xing Han said, "Rather than someone we completely do not know. It could be chaos then."
"Whether I approve or not," Kyle said, "It would happen anyway. It still feels unnecessary though."
"Why do you still say that? You don't think you're getting popular?" Xing Han asked, really puzzled at how Kyle was regarding the whole thing.
"It's not that," Kyle explained, "It's the fact that I don't reallly care. If they bad mouth me, or talk crap or even idolise me - in what way would that affect me? It's not like my life is dependent on their thoughts, or whatnot. My reputation online, or in the entertainment world, has absolutely no bearing to the Smith Industries."
"They may still belittle you though, if your reputation is bad," Kay pointed out.
"Action speaks louder than words," Kyle responded, "If they belittle me because of some unsubstantiated or over-glorified rumours, then it's their demise. Anyone who would listen to such things aren't worthy to be in business. I'll simply crush them."
Xing Han heard the cold edge to Kyle's voice and shivers went up his spine. Not out of fear though. Out of admiration.
Kyle won the 'Smith Heir' position through sheer, hard work. He constantly proved himself, time and time again with his business acusense and decisions. He was cold and ruthless when needed be. Just remembering what Kyle had done to Company LV put stars in Xing Han's eyes.
Kyle was just too cool!