Chapter 211: Another Scheming B*tch
Any ordinary person would not be able to tell what was wrong with the clothes by just looking at them, but she was Gu Shan. She could tell what was wrong with the clothes at a glance.
Yao Mengqing looked very friendly, but she was actually filled with hostility.
The fabric of haute couture gowns needed to be very exquisite. Not only did they have to be beautiful but they also had to be comfortable. However, the fabric of these clothes was flashy without substance. It would definitely be uncomfortable wearing them.
One of the gowns was heavy and had a thin layer of inferior fabric around the waist. If she were not careful, it would tear from her waist. The other gown was the exact opposite. There were many layers of fabric stitched around the waist, but the skirt was as light as tulle. It would make her look extremely uncoordinated and 20 pounds fatter.
They were both designers. Of course, Qiao Xi had heard of Yao Mengqing. She had won many awards, so her design skills should not be like this.
Hence, it meant that Yao Mengqing wanted her to be embarrassed at whatever banquets she would attend with Gu Zheng.
Seeing Qiao Xi remain silent, Yao Mengqing’s face was filled with disappointment.
A smile appeared on the corners of her mouth. “Xi Xi, you don’t like these clothes?”
Perhaps others thought that it was already very rare for Yao Mengqing to design 16 pieces of clothing in such a short time.
She even personally brought the finished products to Longwan Residential. It could be said that she was full of sincerity.
If Qiao Xi did not show her any due respect, then she would be asking for it.
Yao Mengqing smiled awkwardly. “It’s okay if you don’t like them. I can change them or do them again. You can tell me if you have any ideas.”
She sneered in her heart. How could a country bumpkin know anything about design?
Qiao Xi did not say anything.
Yao Mengqing sighed. “Looks like Xi Xi doesn’t like the clothes I designed. I’ll design a few more…”
At this moment, her assistant spoke up to seek justice. “Sister Mengqing, you’ve been working late every night to design these 16 gowns. If you have to design more, your body won’t be able to take it. Even if you’re Mrs. Gu, you can’t torture others like this, right?”
“Lil An, don’t spout nonsense. It’s so hard being a designer, but the customers are the gods.”
Yao Mengqing turned and smiled. “Xi Xi, Lil An is a straightforward person. Don’t take it to heart. You can voice out your thoughts. I’ll make new clothes as soon as possible according to your requirements.”
Qiao Xi’s expression was subtle as the corners of her mouth twitched.
Yao Mengqing took out a notebook from her bag and said with a smile, “Xi Xi, Ah Zheng asked me to stop all my work and focus on your clothes. I’m really envious of you. The life of a rich madam is really luxurious!”
Then, she talked to her assistant in English. She spoke fluently and looked like a capable woman.
Yao Mengqing looked helpless. “I’m different. I’m busy designing every day. I have to take care of all the matters in the studio. Business is really difficult to do. My dream is to be like you and find a man to support me, preferably a man as rich as Ah Zheng.
“Xi Xi, after marrying Ah Zheng, you don’t have to work anymore, right? You’ll be doing beauty treatments and drinking tea every day. You should be very free, right? Why don’t you give me your contact details? You can tell me if you have any ideas.”
Qiao Xi: “…”
Others might not understand the “friendly” words Yao Mengqing said, but it was obvious to Qiao Xi what she was doing.
Yao Mengqing even said sarcastically that she had nothing to do after marrying Gu Zheng.
She was not the kind of woman who relied on men to live!
Song Shiyu sensed the tension between the two of them. It seemed that Yao Mengqing was mocking the young madam?
Song Shijing said, “Miss Yao, Young Madam is very busy and may not have time to contact you. If you have any questions, you can call me. I’ll pass along your message.”
Yao Mengqing’s assistant pursed her lips. “What’s there for her to be busy with…? She just plays cards, drinks tea, and shops. Unlike our Sister Mengqing who’s busy designing clothes every day-“
Yao Mengqing quickly interrupted, “Lil An, don’t say anymore. Xi Xi, if you-“
“Our young madam is going to be a judge for the International Real-time Translation Competition.. She also needs to come up with the topic of the competition and design clothes for the leaders of various countries…”
Chapter 212: Rich Kid
Song Shijing continued, “Young Madam, you’ve also been invited to F Nation’s fashion show. Last week, they were urging you about the 100 million dollar-design draft. You should take some time out to work on it.
“Although you’re very busy and don’t have enough time to rest every day, it’s still the wedding gown of the richest man in the capital. You’d better hurry.”
The smile on Yao Mengqing’s face vanished instantly.
Song Shiyu was dumbfounded. When did his brother become so eloquent?
Since his brother had spoken out, Song Shiyu would not back down. “Brother, what are you talking about? So what if Young Madam doesn’t design it? So many people are looking for her to design clothes every day. We can’t agree to all of them. Besides, with our president around, even if she doesn’t do anything, who can say anything?”
The corners of Yao Mengqing’s mouth twitched. She was extremely embarrassed.
The Song brothers echoed each other. Had they already noticed that she was shooting daggers at Qiao Xi?
Song Shiyu said unhappily, “Our young madam is Gu Shan. Not just anyone can afford to invite her to design for them. Everyone who wants to ask her for designs could form a line all the way to the capital. Brother, don’t rush her for the design drafts.”
Yao Mengqing shuddered and was surprised.
Qiao Xi was Gu Shan?
She was the international designer, Gu Shan?
Yao Mengqing had always been overseas and never paid attention to the news in the country, so she did not know that Qiao Xi was Gu Shan.
She bit her lip tightly. Gu Shan’s identity had always been very mysterious. It was uncertain whether Qiao Xi was the real Gu Shan. Perhaps she had simply lied in order to take Mrs. Gu’s identity.
Yao Mengqing pretended to be surprised. “Xi Xi is Gu Shan? I’ve always admired Gu Shan. I knew that the person Ah Zheng likes would definitely be very outstanding.”
Qiao Xi said lightly, “Miss Yao is right.
“I’m very idle. A dress that I design is priceless. I have so much money that I can’t finish spending it, so I don’t have to overwork myself by designing clothes every day. Money is just a number to me.”
Yao Mengqing almost vomited blood.
From Qiao Xi’s eccentric tone, she meant to say that the clothes she painstakingly designed were worth less than a dress designed by Qiao Xi?
Yao Mengqing’s face was pale. She forced a smile. “That’s right. No wonder you don’t like the clothes I designed. You’re a designer too, so you must have higher expectations. Don’t worry, I’ll design a new batch for you as soon as possible…”
“Gu Zheng, are you just going to watch Sister Mengqing be bullied like this? Sister Mengqing had to work overtime every day to make 16 clothes but she doesn’t like them?”
At this moment, a young man’s voice sounded from the door. Qiao Xi turned around to see Gu Zheng and a young man slowly walking over.
The young man was dressed in casual clothes that were from designer brands. He looked to be about 18 or 19 years old.
Qiao Xi knew who he was the moment she saw him.
This was Gu Zheng’s biological younger brother, the son whom Madam Gu doted on the most, Gu Yao.
If it were not for the fact that Gu Zheng had completely taken control of the Gu family after he became an adult, the head of the Gu family would have been Second Young Master Gu.
Gu Yao raised his head arrogantly with a cigarette in his mouth, looking very arrogant.
“Is this woman worthy to be the mistress of the Gu family? A gentle woman like Sister Mengqing is more suitable!”
Yao Mengqing quickly said, “Gu Yao, don’t say that!”
She then looked at Gu Zheng with a gentle expression. “Ah Zheng, he’s still a child. He’s always been willful. Don’t take it to heart.”
“Sister Mengqing, am I wrong? You worked so hard to design 16 sets of clothes, but she didn’t even say a word of thanks. She’s even making things difficult for you! Qiao Xi! Why are you so petty?”
Qiao Xi chuckled.
Wouldn’t Yao Mengqing receive payment for designing these clothes? Since she received the money, wasn’t this what she should do?
Why did designing a few sets of clothes make her feel aggrieved?
Moreover, if Yao Mengqing had been sincere in designing clothes for her, she would accept them no matter whether they looked good or not. However, these clothes were full of sly intentions.
Yao Mengqing lowered her eyes and drooped her head aggrievedly. “Ah Yao, don’t speak up for me. Xi Xi is your sister-in-law. You can’t talk to her like this. I’ll design a few more clothes. Don’t let me affect your relationship..”