Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 2856 Chance Encounter
Guo Xier saw He Xiaoyue laughing for a long time, and tears came out. The salesperson next to her was terrified, thinking that a lunatic had come. She was embarrassed and took advantage of the time when she gradually stopped laughing and squatted on the ground, holding her stomach and gasping for breath, and quickly pulled her up, saying with disgust: "What are you crazy about!"

"Epilepsy!" He Xiaoyue felt weak all over at the moment, but couldn't help but make a joke.

"Stop it." Guo Xier quickly covered her mouth and waved at the confused salesperson: "It's okay, it's okay, we can just look at it ourselves."

He Xiaoyue had regained some strength now. She put her hand on Guo Xier's arm and slowly stood up: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I just can't help it." Then she opened the magazine again and read it again. She poked and tapped on it with her fingers, as if she wanted to swallow the picture. The two of them looked at it for a while and laughed for a while, which made the salesperson feel scared. Are these two crazy women here? They look decent!

"Now, we are rich!" He Xiaoyue said, "Promotion and salary increase are just around the corner..."

He Xiaoyue was the main designer of the dress "Wei Yu Ping Sheng", and Guo Xier was the second author. After all, it was a bit difficult for one person to design and make a dress. They were also a free-form design team. Of course, the main role was played by He Xiaoyue. Guo Xier knew this very well.

With the award of "Wei Yu Ping Sheng", He Xiaoyue certainly soared to fame, but Guo Xier was just like the fly ponytail that Liu Dafu mentioned, which also had some benefits.

The new sister was rising so fast that she couldn't help but feel a little jealous, but she was a simple person, and she felt that she had her sister's support, promising her to "return to the elders in the future", so her desire for fame and fortune was much weaker. In addition, the "friendship" between the two of them continued to deepen over the past few days, and Guo Xier, who had never had a strong opinion, regarded He Xiaoyue as her "backbone".

He Xiaoyue was the biggest beneficiary of this success, but Guo Xier also benefited a lot. At least in front of her sister, she was no longer a useless rash person, and she had achieved some results.

"Let's go have a big meal!" Guo Xier suggested.

Originally, Guo Xier's behavior was subconscious and not well thought out. However, her sister wanted them to deepen their "sisterhood" and intentionally or unintentionally asked Guo Xier to "treat Xiaoyue better".

What is better? The most common social activities among young girls are shopping and eating. Although Guo Xier's salary is not high, she has a lot of money with her sister as her backer.

"Okay, okay." He Xiaoyue nodded repeatedly, "Where are we going?"

"Of course it's Xinghualou!"

He Xiaoyue was shocked. The origin of Xinghualou was a merchant restaurant. Before Longhaowan Hotel opened, it was the most luxurious and high-end restaurant under the rule of the Senate. The elders often chose to entertain important guests here. It was a place where local "high-ranking" people went.

"Too, too expensive."

"What are you afraid of?" Guo Xier said, "I have a supplementary card my sister gave me."

"Is this okay?" He Xiaoyue was still a little hesitant. Needless to say, this "secondary card" was sent by Liu Xiang, a veteran of Guangzhou Mansion.

She was a cadre from Guangzhou, so of course she knew about Liu Xiang and Guo Xier's affairs. The problem was that Guo Xier no longer had the identity of a personal secretary, so using this thing to pay was somewhat improper.

"It's okay. This is my sister's." Guo Xier said casually.

"In that case, then I'll just eat at the rich man's house!" He Xiaoyue knew that Guo Xier was not a cunning person, so there was no need to be too scheming when dating her.

The two people were in a good mood and turned to another rack to look at other clothes, but they didn't notice that a young man was looking at them not far away.

The man hesitated for a long time, as if he had made up his mind. He walked over with brisk steps, bowed slightly and said politely: "Ladies..."

Both of them were surprised. Although the social atmosphere in Lingao was the most open, it was still a bit abrupt for strangers to chat up with each other on the street.

He Xiaoyue was more aggressive and not as flustered as Guo Xier. She immediately glanced around and saw that the man opposite was only about 20 years old. He was not handsome, but he was decent-looking. His wheat-colored skin, short hair, and "cadre uniform" all showed that he was a naturalized civilian worker. Moreover, the texture and style of his clothes, shirt collar, and shoes on his feet showed that the man was a "cadre" working in an office. The temperament he exuded also contained a certain "leader" temperament - he was likely to have a deep relationship with the elders...

Her emotions towards the man in front of her suddenly eased a lot, and she smiled and said, "What's the matter?"

"If I'm not mistaken, you two are the designers of 'Wei Yu Ping Sheng' in this issue of 'Lingao Spring'?" The young man spoke in a new language with a slight Cantonese accent.

"How do you know she is He Xiaoyue?" Guo Xier blurted out with her eyes wide open.

"Although I have never seen them, both girls carry Wan Zi Pavilion bags, and their clothes are not dressed like seamstresses or sales clerks. When they enter the store, they look at clothes differently from ordinary people..." The young man spoke in a tepid manner, without the usual restraint and uneasiness that young people often have when meeting the opposite sex. "As far as I know, there are only two young female designers like Wan Zi Pavilion."

He Xiaoyue couldn't help but look at her own clothes. This young man's observation skills were really amazing!

"You guessed it right!" He Xiaoyue felt that there was no need to hide it now, so she admitted openly, "What do you want from us?"

"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Chen Shixin. I work in the Publicity and Art Department. I am currently doing an internship at the Coconut Grove Photo Studio." Chen Shixin said, "Although it may be a bit presumptuous, I have two requests. I wonder if you two ladies can agree to them?"

Guo Xier saw that he was polite, good-looking, and a naturalized cadre, so she had a good impression of him and said, "Just tell me!"

He Xiaoyue smiled helplessly and said, "As long as we can do it..." "First, I want you to sign for me..."

When Guo Xier learned of his purpose, she happily agreed and even pulled He Xiaoyue to ask her to sign one as well.

"…The second request is a bit abrupt," Chen Shixin said, "I'm interning at a photo studio and I want to take some portraits for window display. Both of you look very photogenic, so they'll look great in the photos." He took out a work ID from the publicity department. As expected, the work unit column was filled with "Internship at Coconut Grove Photo Studio."

Although photography is a new thing that has only been gradually introduced in recent years, it is not rare for them. The clothing industry itself is closely related to painting and photography, so it is not rare for them.

"It's fine to take a photo, but I have to put it in the window..." Guo Xier hesitated, "My sister might not agree. She said I might..."

As she said this, He Xiaoyue stepped on her foot, and she quickly swallowed it back.

"It's nothing for me." He Xiaoyue was quite generous about these "public exposure" matters.

"Great!" Chen Shixin nodded to express his gratitude. "Photography and photo studios are new things, and no one understands their principles. With your assistants, everyone will accept this new thing more quickly."

"It's a pity that the photos are in black and white. It would be better if they were in color like paintings." Guo Xier said with some regret, "Just like the series "Rainy Rain", the color combination is so beautiful, but it can't be reflected in the magazine at all."

"Indeed, my master said so too. He said it would take another hundred years for photography to catch up with painting! But the commander said it won't take too long..."

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"Your master is probably a veteran, right?" He Xiaoyue said tentatively.

"That's not the case." Chen Shixin smiled, "He is an Italian, Master Trini."

"It's him!" Both girls knew this Italian. Master Trini was probably the most famous European in Lingao. He started out as a decorator for the Senate and became the boss of the largest art training class in Lingao. He not only paid off the huge debt that Lando had lured him into, but also made a fortune. Now he only accepts orders from the Senate and the richest people in Lingao.

"You are his apprentice?!" He Xiaoyue looked at him in disbelief, "Really?"

"Of course it's true." Chen Shixin nodded, "It was Elder Hong who recommended me to study with him."

"Hong Huangnan!" Guo Xier suddenly called out.

This surprised Chen Shixin a little. Elder Hong was not well-known outside, and he had been in Guangdong in recent years and seldom returned to Lingao.

He Xiaoyue seemed to be thinking about something and asked, "So, you are also a painter!"

Chen Shixin nodded slightly: "Just barely. I can't compare with my master, brothers and sisters."

"Hey, hey, hey, don't be so modest." Guo Xier laughed even more happily, and no one knew what she was happy about.

"We promised you about taking the photo," He Xiaoyue suddenly spoke fluently, "but I also have a request."

Now it was Chen Shixin's turn to be stunned: "What?"

"Can you give us some pointers on painting techniques?"

This is not a whim of He Xiaoyue. Since she became a fashion designer, she gradually felt that the painting skills she learned in the "Fashion Craft Training Class" were too shallow. Now she can only draw the effect of fashion design on the printed figure template. Unlike some veterans who can easily sketch the human body and clothes and draw the wearing effects of various clothes.

Chen Shixin hesitated for a moment: "Painting? It's not impossible..." Perhaps he felt that his attitude was a bit evasive, so he quickly explained: "It's just that painting is a long-term thing, and it can't be explained in a few words..."

"Of course, of course." He Xiaoyue nodded hurriedly, "How about this, since you want us to be models, we also want your advice. Why don't you just go have dinner with us and we can talk at the table?"

Guo Xier was not very interested in painting, but she had a good impression of him, and she also wanted to hear about photography and painting, so she agreed.

"Isn't this too abrupt?" Chen Shixin hesitated.

"No problem." He Xiaoyue knew that her invitation was quite bold, but if he was not bragging and he really was Trini's disciple, then her boldness today would bring her new, perhaps very generous rewards.

　Since June, I have been in and out of the hospital for treatment for kidney problems (stones and water accumulation). Many things have been delayed. I just had surgery recently and my recovery is pretty good. I will try to update as normal as possible. Thank you for your concern and support.

　　
　
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