Yan Ning said, "Hello, I'm Yan Ning. I'm looking for Guan Jiaojiao."
Mrs. Guan's voice came from the microphone, "It's Yan Ning, I'm Jiaojiao's mother, are you okay?"
Yan Ning: "Auntie Lan, I'm fine, it's just that the car broke down on the way back.
Later, it took some time to find someone to repair the car, so I got home late."
Mrs. Guan Er breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm glad you're okay. Wait a moment, I'll go get Jiaojiao to answer the phone."
After waiting for two minutes, Guan Jiaojiao's voice came from the microphone, "Hello, Xiaoning, I just heard what my mother said. I was really scared. I'm glad you're okay."
Yan Ning smiled and said, "Well, I'm fine. I'm sorry for making you worry this time. I'll treat you to a meal some other day, okay?"
The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up the phone.
It was already past ten o'clock in the evening and everyone went back to their rooms to rest.
For the next two days, Yan Ning stayed at home with Old Madam Ning, tending to the flowers, drinking tea, and sometimes taking a stroll in the yard.
Time passed quickly.
Wednesday morning, November 12th.
Yan Ning and Old Madam Ning were trimming flowers and plants in the rooftop garden.
Butler Li hurried to the top floor and handed Yan Ning a letter. "Miss, here is a letter sent to you from Paris.
I guess there should be news about the jewelry design competition you participated in."
Yan Ning happily took the letter. The address on the letter was indeed the exhibition center he had registered for in Paris.
She opened the letter and pulled out two sheets of paper. The first sheet was written in French, but she didn't understand French, so she couldn't understand what was on it.
But I think the organizers will take the language issues of different countries into consideration and should prepare an extra copy of English letter paper.
Thinking about this, Yan Ning opened the second piece of letter paper and found that it was indeed the English version of the notice.
Halfway through, a smile appeared on Yan Ning's face.
Madam Ning smiled and said, "Ningning, judging from your expression, do you think there's good news?"
Yan Ning nodded excitedly, "My design has been shortlisted for the Paris Jewelry Competition."
Old Madam Ning was also very happy.
Butler Li smiled and said, "Miss, your design is so excellent. I think it will definitely be among the top three and win an award."
Yan Ning chuckled, "It would be great if I could win a prize, but if not, it means I need to work harder to improve. I'll try harder in the next competition."
Madam Ning asked, "Ningning, when is the award ceremony? I'll have someone book your flight and hotel in advance.
Also, you should hurry up and ask designer Xiao Y to customize a high-end dress for the award ceremony."
Yan Ning glanced at the letter again, "The award ceremony is on the 20th, and I'm flying to Paris on the 18th. Today is the 12th.
There are only five days left. Is it too late to order a custom dress now? "
Madam Ning thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll ask your aunt to call Designer Y.
See if their studio has any newly made luxury dresses. If so, have your aunt take you there to pick one out in the next few days."
Yan Ning nodded.
During lunch, Sister Huo Yan came back.
"Xiao Ning, I just called Elena and asked her about it. She said she just released a fashion show for her dress collection last week.
The dresses in that series are not on the market yet. I will take you to her studio tomorrow to pick out one you like."
"Thank you, aunt."
After Yan Ning finished thanking him, he thought of something else. "Aunt, I'm going to Paris in a couple of days. Can I ask Sister Huihui to accompany me? She speaks French and can help with translation."
Huo Jieyan smiled and said, "Okay, I will tell her, I will arrange the air tickets and hotel.
By the way, how many days will you be staying in Paris this time? I can ask someone to book a hotel for you.”
Yan Ning thought for a moment and said, "Just stay for two nights. After the awards ceremony on the 20th, I'll be back on the 21st."
Huo Jieyan nodded to indicate that she understood.
The next morning around nine o'clock.
Yan Ning and Huo Jieyan got in the car and left.
The vehicle drove for more than half an hour and stopped in front of a brand clothing store in Sheung Wan.
The first floor is a clothing store, the second floor is an employee studio and customer reception room, and the third floor is the studio of Xiao Y, a well-known Hong Kong designer.
Huo Jieyan took Yan Ning up to the third floor with ease.
When she arrived at the office door, Huo Jieyan knocked.
“Boom boom boom!”
After a few seconds, the door opened and a woman in a misty blue dress opened it.
Yan Ning's gaze fell on her face, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
This woman should be a mixed-race person. She has brown hair, light blue pupils, and very delicate and three-dimensional facial features, with some of the features of an American.
Huo Jieyan greeted, "Elena."
Elena smiled and said, "Mrs. Ning, you are here, please come in."
Yan Ning followed Huo Jieyan into the office.
Huo Jieyan introduced Yan Ning, "Xiao Ning, this is Xiao Y, a well-known fashion designer in Hong Kong. You can call her by her English name, Elena."
After that, she introduced Yan Ning to Elena, "Elena, this is my niece, the third lady of the Ning family, her name is Yan Ning."
Yan Ning extended his hand towards Elena, "Hello, Elena."
Elena smiled and shook hands with Yan Ning, "Hello, Miss Yan."
Yan Ning smiled again and said, "Elena, you are so beautiful. Excuse me, are you mixed-race?"
Elena smiled slightly, "Yes, I am a Chinese-Eagle mixed-race. My mother is Chinese, so I have lived in Hong Kong with my mother since I was a child."
Yan Ning smiled and praised him a few times.
Sister Huo Yan said on the side: "Elena, we are here today mainly to choose a dress for my niece to wear to the awards ceremony."
Elena: “Then I’ll take you down to the second floor to look at the dresses and see if there is a style that Miss Yan likes.”
The three of them left the office and went down to the second floor.
Elena led the two into a room.
Yan Ning looked around. The room was very spacious and there were many clothes hangers and plastic mannequins.
Some of the models were wearing a variety of clothing.
On the other side, various clothes and dresses are hung on the rack.
Elena walked inside to a row of dresses hanging on the racks, "Ms. Yan, last week I just released a dress fashion show, this series is called Star Moon Cloud,
The dresses in this series are not on the market yet, take a look and see if there is anything you like."
Yan Ning nodded slightly and walked to the rack to choose a dress.
Elena suddenly thought of something, “By the way, I still don’t know what award ceremony Miss Yan is attending?
Perhaps I can recommend you a suitable dress for the occasion."
Yan Ning said: "I participated in a jewelry design competition in Paris, and my work was shortlisted.
So this time I'm choosing a dress to wear to the awards ceremony."
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