Chapter 27: Fashion Design Competition
Footsteps came from the corridor. Song Shiyu and the driver quickly put out their cigarettes and stood at attention.
“Young Master.”
“President Gu.”
Song Shiyu looked behind the man but did not see Qiao Xi. He could not help but ask, “Where’s Madam?”
Gu Zheng said coldly, “Why do you care?”
Song Shiyu: “…”
‘You ignored her and came all the way here to look for her!’
When Qiao Xi came down with her bag, the car she drove here was already being driven away by the driver, Old Wang. Song Shiyu was waiting for her in the corridor. “Madam, President Gu is waiting for you in the car.”
Qiao Xi was puzzled. “What are you guys here? Discussing business?”
Song Shiyu looked around the dilapidated neighborhood and then at the man sitting in the back seat of the Maybach. He smiled and said, “Yes.”
As a special assistant, adapting to changes was the most basic requirement.
Just based on Qiao Xi’s words, he knew that President Gu had not told Madam anything. Since the person involved did not say anything, he would not say anything either.
Gu Zheng was working on his laptop in the back seat of the car. Qiao Xi glanced at him and did not want to disturb him. She put her backpack on her lap and asked Song Shiyu, who was driving, “Where’s the car I drove over here?”
“It’s being driven by Old Wang.”
Song Shiyu glanced at Gu Zheng’s gloomy-looking face through the rearview mirror and tried to talk to Qiao Xi. “Madam, do you know how to drive? President Gu got someone to modify that car. Normal people won’t be able to drive it.”
“A little.”
Qiao Xi’s fingers that were resting on her backpack moved slightly as she added, “The car was modified quite well.”
Gu Zheng snorted sarcastically.
Qiao Xi looked at him in confusion.
Song Shiyu immediately tried to smooth things over. “Madam, why were you in the old district? Young people rarely come here nowadays.”
“I came here to see a teacher.”
“Teacher?”
Did Qiao Xi not come from the countryside? Could it be that her teacher moved from the countryside to Li City?
“A teacher from Li City University?”
Looking at the results of the investigation on the computer screen, Gu Zheng suddenly said, “I forgot that you’re a student of Li City University.”
Qiao Xi: “…”
‘I’ll be honest with you. If you hadn’t reminded me, I would’ve forgotten about it too.’
“Li City University?!”
Song Shiyu was shocked. “Madam, you’re a student of Li City University?! President Gu has an event at Li City University in a few days. I think he’s going to be a judge. You can show us around the university. I heard that Li City University is very scenic.”
Gu Zheng sneered. “Do I need her to give me a tour?”
There were so many university leaders, so why did she have to bring them around?
Song Shiyu: “…”
‘President Gu, you can’t keep your wife if you behave like this.’
Qiao Xi was used to Gu Zheng’s eccentric behavior. She nudged Gu Zheng’s arm. “What event are you going to attend in Li City University? I have an event at a few days too. Let’s see if the timing works out. Otherwise, I won’t be able to bring you around.”
Song Shiyu spoke first, “I think it’s a fashion design competition. The school invited President Gu to be the judge.”
Gu Corporation recruited talents from Li City University every year, so the university would send Gu Zheng an invitation no matter what kind of event it was. However, Gu Zheng had never attended.
The situation was different this time. Mrs. Gu was a student of Li City University, so the president must go!
Gu Zheng subconsciously wanted to retort and say he would not be going, but he only opened his mouth without saying anything.
Right at this moment, Qiao Xi hesitantly said, “The fashion design competition? I think this is also the event that I’m going for…”
However, she was not too sure. The university had sent her an email to invite her, but she thought it was too boring so she ignored it.
“Madam, you’re also a fashion designer?”
Song Shiyu was surprised. “Maybe we can see your designs in the competition?”
Qiao Xi: “…”
His hopes would have to be dashed because she was not joining as a participant.
After returning to Longwan Residential, Qiao Xi went straight to the third floor and found an email from a long time ago. The sender was Li City University’s official account.
[Miss Gu Shan, our university is about to hold a competition for fashion designers. We sincerely invite you to attend as a judge, and we hope that you’ll seriously consider it. Our university’s students all admire your designs and concepts very much. If we could get your guidance, it’d be our university’s honor.]
Gu Shan was a fashion designer who appeared out of nowhere three years ago. She won the top honors in the International Fashion Design Competition as soon as she appeared.
The style of her work was magnificent and eye-catching. Once her designs were released, they would be gone in three seconds. Countless fashion brands fought to collaborate with her, but Gu Shan’s whereabouts were mysterious, making countless brands sigh in regret.
She produced very few designs every year, and when she chose a partner, she would do it very straightforwardly. It caused the major corporations to have a love-hate relationship with her.
Qiao Xi unconsciously moved the mouse. She was in a dilemma whether to go or not…
Chapter 28: That Woman Has No Heart
Just then, she received two more emails.
One of them was from Li City University’s official account. They wanted to confirm if she was joining as a judge. At the same time, there was a line at the end of the email that read: [Qiao Rou, who was once taught by you, will also be participating in this fashion design competition. Wouldn’t you be interested in seeing her?]
Qiao Xi clicked on another email.
It was from the design department of Gu Corporation. They were inviting her to attend the fashion design competition that Li City University would be hosting and also expressed their sincere desire to cooperate with her. They hoped that Miss Gu Shan would agree to meet them during the competition and discuss the collaboration.
Qiao Xi’s gaze lingered on the words ‘Gu Corporation’ and finally sighed helplessly.
The next morning when Qiao Xi went out, Gu Zheng was still asleep. She casually took a slice of bread and greeted the new servant before leaving.
When Gu Zheng went downstairs, a servant came up to him. “Good morning, Young Master.”
Gu Zheng took the newspaper from the servant and casually asked, “Where’s Madam? She’s not up yet?”
The maid lowered her head. “Young Master, Madam left early in the morning.”
Gu Zheng put down the newspaper and scoffed.
When Song Shiyu arrived, he saw Gu Zheng sitting in the dining room with a cold face. He gulped and asked, “President, should we leave now?”
Gu Zheng sneered. “What do you think?”
Song Shiyu pointed upstairs and asked cautiously, “Don’t we have to wait for Madam?”
Gu Zheng asked, “Are you waiting for her? Is she waiting for you?”
That woman had no heart!
Song Shiyu: “…”
He understood now. Madam had abandoned them and left first!
At this moment, the backstage of Li City University’s Fashion Design Competition was packed with people.
A mediocre-looking girl held Qiao Rou’s arm intimately and said with surprise, “So many people are participating in this competition? There are so many more people compared to previous years!”
As Qiao Rou greeted the people she knew, she answered the girl’s question, “Many people join the fashion design competition because they stand a chance to enter Gu Corporation’s design department, so the students try their best to squeeze in. I heard that the CEO of Gu Corporation, Gu Zheng, will be in attendance this time. Many people want to get close to this legendary person.”
“Gu Zheng? Gu Moling’s uncle?”
The girl blinked at Qiao Rou playfully. “These girls are trying their best to meet with people who are out of their leagues. Our Rou Rou can see that big shot every day, right? After all, you two will be a family in the future.”
“Qing Qing, you’re talking nonsense again.”
Qiao Rou blushed. Her coquettish look made Wang Qing’s heart skip a beat. “Rou Rou, don’t show this expression next time. I’m afraid I’ll commit a crime.”
Qiao Rou was the campus belle in their university. She looked shy and timid. When others looked at her, they would feel the desire to protect her.
“Qing Qing!”
Qiao Rou stomped her feet. Seeing that she was really shy, Wang Qing chuckled and changed the topic. “Even if Gu Zheng is coming, these students don’t have to take it this far, right?”
The number of people registering for the competition was almost twice of previous years.
“It’s because someone else will be here too.”
Thinking of the news she had received, Qiao Rou suppressed the excitement in her heart and whispered in Wang Qing’s ear, “It’s said that Master Gu Shan will also be attending this competition as a judge…”
“What?!”
Wang Qing widened her eyes instantly. “The Master Gu Shan you’re talking about… Is it the Gu Shan I know?!”
Their voices were not soft, and many people backstage looked over. Qiao Rou pulled on Wang Qing’s arm and reminded her quietly, “Be careful. We’re not sure about this yet, so don’t let the others hear.”
“What’s there to be uncertain about? Rou Rou, aren’t you in contact with Master Gu Shan?” Wang Qing blinked at Qiao Rou. “Don’t think I don’t know that Master Gu Shan gives you special treatment and personally gives you pointers on your drawings… Do you think Master Gu Shan wants to take you in as her disciple?”
Qiao Rou shook her head gently. “I don’t know either. I just heard from the teacher that Master Gu Shan likes my design style. However, there are many outstanding people in the university. I don’t know if I can catch her eye.”
Gu Shan was the goddess in the hearts of all fashion design students.
Wang Qing said exaggeratedly, “Rou Rou, you’re too humble. Who else in the university besides you can catch Master Gu Shan’s eye?! Be more confident. Maybe Master Gu Shan came for you this time?!”
Hearing her words, Qiao Rou’s smile grew wider.
At this moment, there was a commotion outside. Everyone subconsciously turned their heads and gasped.
Who was this woman? She was so valiant and beautiful!
The crowd began to discuss noisily.
“Who’s that? She’s so cool!”
“D*mn, is she from our fashion design department? Why didn’t I realize that we have such a beauty in our department?!”
“Is she also participating in the fashion design competition? What should I do? Just looking at her face alone makes me want to vote for her!”