Chapter 1437: Poor Vision
Zhu Er stopped Xiao Peng and said, "Mr. Xiao, I apologize to you for Miss Ruth Birkin's ignorance! She has very poor vision."
Ruth Birkin's face was filled with bitterness after hearing this. Her career in the fashion world was essentially doomed. She might become the laughing stock of the entire Parisian fashion world!
What does the fashion industry rely on? It's what's called "eyesight."
It's like the woman in China who, for whom "650 yuan wasn't enough for food," was the editor-in-chief of various fashion magazines. She was a force to be reckoned with in the fashion world, courted by celebrities wherever she went. She rubbed shoulders with the world's top fashion brands daily, attended countless exclusive fashion shows, and was hailed as "China's No. 1 Fashionista."
Why is she so popular? Of course, it’s because celebrities who want to be in fashion magazines cannot avoid this woman.
And what happens when she no longer holds this position? She's directly confronted by female celebrities: "Your clothes are so tacky."
In reality, the actress wasn't really seeking revenge. If you didn't know her and only looked at her photos, her fashion sense and style would be hard to describe. She piled herself on all sorts of designer clothes all day long, and yet, when she put them on, she didn't have the slightest bit of what fashion circles call "high-end" quality; instead, she gave off a cheap, micro-business vibe.
She really lived up to the saying "the ultimate in earthiness is the key to fashion." Her outfit...
A sigh!
To put it simply, when she goes out, she wishes she could wear a whole house, and as long as she hears the rustling sound of jewelry, she knows she is coming.
Her fashion sense is even more impressive: "What is fashion? It's the latest, the most current, the most eye-catching—that's fashion." It's like a sudden downpour on a sunny day. Even when she was editor-in-chief, nearly every cover photo of a female celebrity had the same pose: the "queen with her hands on her hips." How could someone like that be called "the fashion icon of China"? No wonder China lacks fashion—its fashion scene is a joke.
The reason why she was criticized was because the fashion industry requires "vision", which she obviously did not have.
She is where she is today thanks to the opportunities of the times: in the mid-1990s, the economy of Daxia had just started to improve, and at that critical juncture, anyone who stood in the right position could fly.
Of course, she is not without merits. The famous "Bazaar Star Charity Night" changed her life. It was definitely a "perfect deal": luxury brands donated products, and the tycoons were responsible for taking pictures and giving them to female stars. In the end, the luxury brands got publicity, the tycoons got female stars, the fashion magazines got profits, and the charity organizations also received donations.
Thanks to this flawless business, her reputation naturally soared, earning her the title of "fashion icon." However, this didn't change her incredibly unfashionable taste. If she'd stayed in her previous position, celebrities would still have adored her. But now that she's gone, she's been the subject of widespread criticism.
Even the most devoted woman to Vanity Fair will be abandoned by Vanity Fair without reservation. That's the reality.
Ruth Birkin's situation was similar. As the COO of Chaumet, she couldn't even tell if her brand's jewelry was genuine. Despite numerous attempts to clean it, she couldn't. Her own CEO publicly criticized her for having "no taste." Her future is now bleak...
Xiao Peng listened to Zhu Er's evaluation of Ruth Birkin but was unmoved. "Well, hiring someone like that as COO is your company's business and has nothing to do with me. Okay, I should be leaving now."
Zhu Er said, "Mr. Xiao, since you deliberately brought Mr. Niduo's work to attend such an event, it means you want to promote our Shangmei. Why did you make such a fuss over such an ignorant person?"
Xiao Peng nodded and smiled after hearing this, "You're right. I did want to promote Shangmei at first, because my friend is a shareholder of Shangmei, and he was the one who invited me here."
"Your friend?" Jules saw Billy and Swann and said, "Could it be..."
Xiao Peng nodded and said, "Well, if Billy hadn't invited me, I wouldn't have come to a place like this."
Jules' eyes widened. "Billy? Swan? Why didn't you tell me about this?"
Billy perked up at this point. He lit a cigarette and said, "My idol has always been very low-key. Even when he came to this party, it was purely to show his support for me. You see, he basically stayed here and didn't even go to the party. Oh, I forgot to mention, I did have an argument with Bobby Alfonso and Sara over a girl, but it wasn't jealousy. The girl being bullied by Sara and Bobby Alfonso was this Miss Kiki. I was just trying to protect her."
Zhu Er said: "Why didn't you say it just now?"
Billy said leisurely, "Did you give me a chance to speak just now? As soon as your interim board of directors came in, they revoked my board rights and asked my brother and I to sell our shares and leave the company. Now we've done what they said!"
Xiao Peng was shocked when he heard this. "What? Billy, you've already sold your shares? Doesn't that mean you have nothing to do with this company anymore? Then what am I still doing here? Let's go."
Zhu Er wanted to stop Xiao Peng, but Bruch stood up and said, "What do you mean by not letting my boss go? Do you know we are carrying precious jewels and trying to rob them? The jewels on these three ladies are all priceless national treasures. If any losses are caused by you, you will be held responsible!"
Who would dare to stop him after hearing what Bruch said? Quickly make room for the door—this thing is too expensive to pay for.
Xiao Peng turned to Vincent and said, "Vincent, I will stay in Paris for a few days. When I return to the Netherlands, I will ask you to come with me."
Vincent smiled and said, "That's perfect. I can prepare for it. Swan, Marlene, we're leaving now. Please let me know in advance when your wedding is. Tsk tsk, everyone is getting married now, it really keeps me busy!"
Swan smiled and said, "Xiao, you will definitely be invited when the time comes. You are the guest of honor!"
"By the way, Marlene." Xiao Peng waved to Bruch. Bruch took out a small box from his arms and handed it to him. He then handed the box to Marlene and said, "This is a gift for you and your wife."
"What's this?" Marlene opened the box, puzzled. Inside was a pair of rings. They were made of gold and inlaid with diamonds, shaped like two wings.
Jules, a connoisseur of fine goods, was horrified when he saw it. "This is the custom-made ring that the Duke of Westminster gave to Gabrielle Chanel. Hasn't it been missing for years? How did it end up here?"
Xiao Peng did not answer him at all, but said goodbye to everyone and left the "Navy Mansion".
Jules took a deep breath and lowered his voice, "Birkin, this is your fault. Either you deal with him, or you deal with yourself!" At this point, he smiled, "Swan! I didn't know you and the Salvage King were friends! Let's talk? That was all a misunderstanding..."
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