Chapter 101 Chapter 101 How to Retaliate How to Carry Out the Real...
Xu Qinghu walked forward a few steps, noticed a gaze that could not be ignored, raised his head and met He Shengnian's eyes.
He looked at her quietly, not knowing how long he had been looking at her.
Xu Qinghu did not avoid his gaze, but smiled at him faintly, and then sat next to Ruan Xiaoyu.
"Hulu, why are you so late today?" Ruan Xiaoyu took her arm. "Are you busy with work?"
"Not bad," Xu Qinghu said calmly, "I went out for dinner with my junior."
"Huh?" Not only Ruan Xiaoyu was stunned, but everyone else was also stunned. "Is your junior here to pick you up after get off work?"
"Yeah." Xu Qinghu said calmly, "He came too suddenly. By the time I knew about it, he was already waiting for me."
"My junior is too awesome," Ruan Xiaoyu muttered softly, "He's really making me climb the wall."
She subconsciously looked at He Shengnian who was not far away. He had a cold expression and was full of low pressure. It was obvious that he cared a lot about this matter.
If he gave up on Xu Qinghu because of public opinion, he would definitely not care, but if not, then such a development would not be good news for him.
Du Yanting, who was sitting next to him, noticed his darkened gaze and chuckled softly. He said deliberately, "Mr. He doesn't seem to be in a good mood."
He has always been afraid of chaos in the world, and seeing He Shengnian's defenses break down is something that makes him happy.
He Shengnian glanced at him sideways, his eyes cold and serious.
Du Yanting curled his lips and said meaningfully, "Sometimes making a wrong choice can lead to a complete loss, and Mr. He is no exception."
His words were filled with undisguised mockery, and he was just short of saying that He Shengnian was just an ordinary man. Even though he had good abilities in all aspects, he couldn't escape the cage that bound him.
Class, reputation, and power will be the things that bind him throughout his life.
These may be the subtle influence of his family, or they may be the strict demands he places on himself, but beneath his perfect personality, they are nothing but naked human nature.
All the love and excitement are fake.
Only choices made subconsciously are real.
He Shengnian narrowed his eyes, looking at Du Yanting with a dangerous look in his eyes, and said expressionlessly: "Boss Du is overreaching."
"I can't help it," Du Yanting said with a smile, "It's because the person I like now has changed. I'm not good at anything except protecting others."
Love rival.
He Shengnian thought of these two words and sneered, "Boss Du is also sincere?"
The person who is most perfunctory about feelings in the cottage is Du Yanting. If he really protects his shortcomings, why would Qiao Wanshu try so hard to please him?
"This is the score situation," Du Yanting's smile gradually faded. He looked into He Shengnian's eyes and said word by word, "I'm very serious now."
He was rarely so serious, and seemed to be truly attracted to Xu Qinghu.
He Shengnian's eyes suddenly darkened.
Du Yanting withdrew his gaze and looked in the direction of Xu Qinghu. Seeing that she was still talking to Ruan Xiaoyu, a hint of tenderness flashed across his eyes.
He Shengnian's expression grew increasingly gloomy, as if he hadn't expected that his feelings for Xu Qinghu were not just a casual affair.
On the one hand, Wu Xuan still has evil intentions towards Xu Qinghu, on the other hand, Du Yanting is also coveting her, and on top of that, You Zhi is waiting and Gu Jingchen is showing goodwill.
He seemed to have just realized how popular Xu Qinghu was.
She was no longer the inferior who had to constantly try to please him in order to win his attention.
Unconsciously, so many people gathered around her, including suitors with their own merits and friends who cared about her. She seemed to be shining.
So Xu Qinghu is so good?
When He Shengnian thought of how she approached him, his heart felt like it was being tightly gripped by an invisible hand.
Du Yanting noticed the change in his expression and the corners of his mouth curled up again.
Seems to be looking forward to the next development.
Not long after, Wu Xuan came in from outside. As soon as he appeared in the show, whispers were heard all around.
"Is this the heir to Yunzhou Holdings? He's so handsome!"
"Although his legs are disabled, it doesn't affect his handsome appearance and good family background."
“And very affectionate.”
Wu Xuan's seat was between He Shengnian and You Zhi, farther away from Xu Qinghu. He glanced in the direction of Xu Qinghu, walked to his seat and sat down.
The one who was arranged to sit the farthest away was Qiao Wanshu. She sat in the very corner, her whole body shrouded in darkness, and her facial expression could not be seen.
Although Gu Jingchen's discriminatory treatment caused a lot of heated discussion, many people felt that Qiao Wanshu deserved it. If she hadn't asked for it, how could she have ended up like this?
As the music changed, Gu Jingchen appeared in the audience. He had changed into a more solemn black suit and his hair was carefully styled with hairspray, revealing his handsome and elegant face. Under the lights, he exuded a strong artistic aura.
[Damn, Teacher Gu is so handsome like this.]
[I always thought he had a good temperament, but his looks were nowhere near as good as Du Yanting and He Shengnian's. I didn't expect him to look so handsome after getting dressed up.]
[Clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse. Of course, you will look great in your field of expertise.]
[After he did this, I became even more interested in his work.]
Soon, a tall model walked out from the side of the T-stage. She was wearing a gorgeous and graceful long dress and walked towards the audience with a swaying figure.
Under the watchful eyes of the public, countless cameras were pointed at the opening model, and even the program crew specially found several camera positions to bring a complete visual feast to the audience in the live broadcast room.
As the opening model got closer, everyone realized that her dress was an exceptionally gorgeous wine red, with a long skirt that dragged on the ground. From her chest to the hem, it was all covered in exquisite embroidery. The phoenix embroidered with gold and silver threads seemed to be about to fly out of the model's body.
The pearlescent luster, coupled with the unique tailoring design, immediately amazed everyone.
[It’s so beautiful! I declare this the most gorgeous work I’ve seen this year!]
[The moment I saw the dress, I already thought of which female celebrity would be the most suitable to wear it on the red carpet.]
[I finally understand Mr. Gu's charm. When I have money in the future, I will definitely ask him to design clothes for me.]
[After tonight, Gu Jingchen will definitely become famous in the fashion industry. I can already imagine how many orders he will receive in the future.]
[……]
"So beautiful," Ruan Xiaoyu murmured, "As expected of Teacher Gu."
Wen Ruoxi looked at the opening model, a hint of regret in her eyes.
She had a good impression of Gu Jingchen, probably because they shared the same interests. She was good at painting, while Gu Jingchen was quite proficient in design. In addition, they both had gentle personalities, so they must have a lot in common.
Unfortunately, he never actually saw her.
Maybe this is just not fate.
Although she has given up hope, she still feels lost in such an environment.
"Are you crying?" Zhong Zining leaned in closer to look at her. Seeing that her eyes were red and she looked distracted, she scoffed, "Why don't I see what's so special about this dress? It's just a special fabric and the embroidery master's exquisite craftsmanship. What's so moving about it?"
Wen Ruoxi blinked, forcing back the tears in her eyes, "You don't understand, there are many ingenious designs in this dress, Teacher Gu must have put a lot of effort into it."
"Of course," Zhong Zining sneered, "He finally got to see a live broadcast of a dating show, so of course he has to use all his skills. Otherwise, how can he become famous?"
Wen Ruoxi's eyelashes trembled.
"Sometimes, not being together is actually a good thing. Otherwise, you'd be skinned alive and stripped of your tendons, and you wouldn't even be able to cry."
Wen Ruoxi: “…”
After the opening model left, there were bursts of discussion in the show hall. Many people were surprised by Gu Jingchen's design and planned to discuss cooperation with him after the fashion show.
Xu Qinghu listened to these voices and looked quietly at the show, as if he was looking forward to the next exhibits.
"How do you feel?" Gu Jingchen turned around and looked at her, and asked specifically: "Are you interested in the clothes for the opening show? If you like it, I can tailor it for you and give it to you as a gift."
Facing the camera of the program crew, he did not hesitate to express his preference for Xu Qinghu.
It seemed that as long as Xu Qinghu was interested, he would present his design with both hands.
[My old swan, Teacher Gu is so generous.]
[I saw the artwork online and saw that the gold threads on the clothes are made of real gold. This piece alone is so expensive. How could he actually give it to Xu Qinghu?]
[Teacher Gu's high score this time, if I were Xu Qinghu, I would definitely be very touched.]
[Although, Hulu doesn't need this piece of clothing, right? Her ex-boyfriend is the heir to Yunzhou Holdings, so there's no need for her to accept Gu Jingchen's advances.]
[I don't understand what the above person said. We are impressed by Mr. Gu's sincerity. Isn't his generosity enough to show his respect for Xu Qinghu?]
[Even drinking milk tea would get her called a gold digger these days. His couture must be worth at least several hundred thousand dollars. Giving it to Xu Qinghu like this, isn't that sincere enough?]
There was a lot of discussion online, and everyone was lamenting that Gu Jingchen was willing to pay. It seemed that as long as he was willing to spend money, everyone could ignore the fact that he gave up Qiao Wanshu and turned to Xu Qinghu.
If a person's value is linked to money, the audience seems to easily overlook the flaws in his character.
But is it really like that?
Xu Qinghu shook his head and said to Gu Jingchen: "No, this dress doesn't suit me."
Gu Jingchen expected her to refuse, and he quickly said, "There are many more works to come. If you like any of them, please let me know. I'm happy to make a custom one for you."
"I'm looking forward to it." Xu Qinghu didn't say anything to dampen the mood. He just looked into Gu Jingchen's eyes and smiled, "Teacher Gu is very capable and will definitely bring us more surprises."
The following exhibits are all related to flowers, with exquisite designs that have a Chinese style, combining blue and white porcelain elements with various flowers and plants, giving people an extremely elegant and beautiful visual experience from the perspective of vision and material.
Next came Gu Jingchen's bolder design. He seemed to have gained a lot of inspiration from some foreign totems, and matched them with various animals, including ferocious grassland beasts and cute little animals, with their fur clearly visible, giving people a feeling of freedom and wildness. Coupled with the model's extremely professional presentation, it brought a strong visual contrast to everyone.
"So shocking," Ruan Xiaoyu exclaimed repeatedly, "I feel that these works related to animals are even more amazing."
She held Xu Qinghu's hand tightly, her eyes burning as she said, "It feels like walking on the African savannah."
"Really?" Xu Qinghu looked at the endless stream of models. Each of them displayed their work very well, making Gu Jingchen's design even more convincing.
"The most exquisite thing is these totems," Wen Ruoxi couldn't help but say, "They must be from some ancient civilization. They are even more shocking than the opening piece."
The embroidery is certainly exquisite, but the totem and animal designs are the highlight of this exhibition.
It is hard to imagine that someone like Gu Jingchen could design such a shocking work, which is very different from his appearance.
"So this is his true character?" Wen Ruoxi pondered, "He seems gentle, but in fact he is a very ambitious person."
A person's true character can be seen through his works. Wen Ruoxi then realized that she and Gu Jingchen were never from the same world.
No wonder he always avoided her approach. It turned out that he had known for a long time that they were not suitable.
It turned out that she had never entered his inner world.
Wen Ruoxi was stunned for a long time, and her restless heart suddenly calmed down. She quietly let go of all the regrets from before.
This was how they should have ended.
The audience in the live broadcast room were also quite shocked by these designs and praised Gu Jingchen again.
[How many more surprises does Mr. Gu have that we don’t know about? I’m already captivated by him.]
[I declare that Gu Jingchen is my favorite male guest on the dating variety show from now on.]
[Men who work hard are the most attractive. Teacher Gu's favorability has increased. Even if he doesn't find love in the end, his career will soar!]
[Although I don't like Gu Jingchen, the totem and animal design really hits my heart. Even if I want to criticize him, I can't find a reason.]
In less than an hour, Gu Jingchen completely changed his online image with this fashion show.
From being a bootlicker of Qiao Wanshu to a scumbag who changed his ways too quickly and then to a famous person, netizens were completely impressed.
Whenever he is mentioned, people will just say, I know him, he is the most talented designer in the dating variety show, his designs are very distinctive, and he will definitely achieve great things in the future.
Talented and promising.
These have become his labels.
His fans on social media also skyrocketed, and his popularity even surpassed He Shengnian and was close to Wu Xuan's.
Although Gu Jingchen's sudden rise to fame was somewhat sudden, it has become an unstoppable trend.
His name has been on more than a dozen trending searches on major platforms, and his popularity is even greater than in his novels.
Although Gu Jingchen was at the show, he had already received the message from his assistant. Even though he was calm and reserved, a look of joy could not help but appear between his brows.
He had long thought about what would happen after the fashion show was successful, but this kind of feedback far exceeded his expectations.
He succeeded!
He finally gained popularity!
Gu Jingchen secretly clenched his fists. From now on, he will completely embark on his own journey as a designer.
From then on, he no longer had to rack his brains to analyze the market, but a steady stream of customers contacted him on their own initiative.
He can even leave the company and set up his own studio and his own exclusive brand.
In an instant, Gu Jingchen had a lot of thoughts in his mind.
When you show joy on your face, even your breathing becomes heavier.
Xu Qinghu sat on the chair, looking at his trembling appearance with excitement, and the corners of his mouth curled up, "What is Teacher Gu thinking about?"
Gu Jingchen came back to his senses and said calmly, "I didn't expect so many people like my work."
"Of course I like it," Xu Qinghu said. "Even I'm amazed by the totem and animal designs. How on earth did Teacher Gu come up with such an intricate totem? It must have taken him a long time to think about it."
Gu Jingchen's smile deepened as he patiently explained, "When I was traveling abroad, I passed by several ancient tribes and gained inspiration from their civilizations."
Xu Qinghu nodded and did not continue the topic.
[Teacher Gu even went abroad for design. He's so dedicated.]
[As expected of a career-oriented man, the more I get to know him, the more I feel his appeal.]
[Actually, Mr. Gu is no worse than my junior and Mr. He, and he's also in the fashion industry. Xu Qinghu could try to get in touch with him, maybe sparks could really fly.]
Just when netizens were particularly praising Gu Jingchen, some bad news suddenly came out online.
An unknown designer jumped out and said that Gu Jingchen had stolen his designs. These totems were designed by him after years of research abroad and had nothing to do with Gu Jingchen.
When Gu Jingchen was traveling abroad, he did visit several tribes, but those were places where he had lived for a long time. The people in the tribe thought Gu Jingchen was his friend, so they shared these totems with him, but they were stolen by Gu Jingchen.
As soon as these words were spoken, the netizens who were originally enthusiastic instantly exploded and rushed to the designer's account, questioning whether he was deliberately hyping it up.
This kind of person must be trying to throw dirty water on Gu Jingchen because he sees that he has become popular.
Unexpectedly, the designer directly produced proof of his life abroad and the timeline of designing these totems.
As it turned out, the designer developed a deep affection for these ancient tribes during his travels and specially designed exclusive totems for them, but these totems were used by Gu Jingchen for commercial purposes.
After discovering that Gu Jingchen had used his inspiration to become a hot topic, the designer, who was far away abroad, was furious and came out to expose his true identity.
"Mr. Gu is indeed an excellent designer, but the more outstanding a designer is, the more he must protect his reputation. He used my designs to profit for himself without my consent. Such behavior is tantamount to erasing my existence."
"If he had thoroughly studied the origins of the totems and had detailed discussions with the tribe while traveling there, he wouldn't have been unaware that these totems were my creations. But he used them privately. As a creator, I can't turn a blind eye to such behavior."
The designer's indignant words left the netizens who were speaking for Gu Jingchen speechless.
They wanted to say that Gu Jingchen was not that kind of person, but in the face of ironclad evidence, this highly anticipated fashion show was instantly shrouded in an indelible haze.
No matter how good a designer is, once he is associated with "plagiarism", he can no longer easily clear himself of the charges.
Online public opinion also swept in like a wave.
Is what this person said true? Wasn’t the totem designed by Gu Jingchen? Why don’t I believe it?
[It must be a black market. The evidence is also fabricated. Wait for Teacher Gu to come out and explain.]
[+1, if it was really plagiarism, how could Mr. Gu not do his homework? He is not such a reckless person.]
[Could it be that the tribes don't speak the same language, and Gu Jingchen couldn't communicate freely, leading to this misunderstanding?]
[The evidence is irrefutable, is there any need for doubt? Gu Jingchen's personality simply cannot design such a barbaric totem.]
[No, I just became a fan of Teacher Gu, and he's about to fall out?]
[Although he didn't design the totem, he did design the other things. Teacher Gu is definitely talented.]
[The above, don't you think this statement is ridiculous? He stole the totem, so why wouldn't he plagiarize other people's inspiration?]
[This fashion show is a huge joke. Gu Jingchen still wants to increase his popularity, but I think he's destined to be a pillar of shame!]
At this point, the fashion show has reached its closing stage.
Gu Jingchen lowered his eyes and said to Xu Qinghu: "This last dress is the one I put the most thought into. You should like it."
Before he finished speaking, his cell phone rang.
Gu Jingchen bowed to Xu Qinghu, turned around and answered the phone. After hearing the voice on the phone clearly, his figure suddenly froze in place.
"What did you say?" Gu Jingchen's voice trembled with disbelief, and he said without hesitation: "This is impossible!"
No one knew what was said on the other end of the phone. Gu Jingchen slowly lowered his head and kept saying: "This is impossible! This is impossible!"
On the catwalk, the closing model appeared in everyone's sight. She was wearing an exquisite and dazzling feather dress, set off by colorful feathers and gems. It reflected fine and bright light under the lights, which was absolutely beautiful and gorgeous.
It's simply a work of art.
The audience held their breath secretly, but unexpectedly the closing work amazed them even more.
Ruan Xiaoyu hugged Xu Qinghu's hand tightly and chattered about her longing for the dress. "If I had money, I would definitely ask Teacher Gu to be my designer."
Xu Qinghu didn't care what she was saying. She looked in Gu Jingchen's direction, and the corners of her mouth curled up. "Really? Maybe we don't have to wait until you have money."
"Ah?" Ruan Xiaoyu blinked, not understanding why she said that.
Xu Qinghu no longer responded.
She wondered, how could she completely avenge someone who had hurt her?
Did it make him feel sorry emotionally? Or did it make him feel remorse morally?
Can you forgive him as long as he acts like I was wrong and I'm sorry?
Of course not.
Yes, destroy the thing he cares about most.
It's his future, his career, everything he is proud of.
This is true revenge.
This is true empathy.
Only in this way could she feel unprecedented pleasure when appreciating his pain.
Gu Jingchen, this is your ending.
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