novelraw Chapter 402: A Dream (1)
Chapter 402: A Dream (1)
He wasn’t sure if her smile had left him a bit lost, but his heart softened, and he couldn’t bear to refuse.Soon, two figures could be seen slowly moving around the room.
Qiao Mo’s slippers were tossed near the window; she kept stepping on his feet. Whenever he moved, she moved too, finding it especially fun, and soon she let out a soft laugh.
A trace of affection flashed in his gaze, his large hands rested on her waist, and immersed in her faint fragrance, he was reluctant to let go.
The entire afternoon, he accompanied her in the hospital ward, being playful. Qiao Mo was rarely this happy.
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A week later, after numerous protests from Qiao Mo, she finally got discharged.
Two days after returning to Nanshan Villa, she was about to head to school to finish her work.
Fu Nancheng couldn’t help but worry since her wounds hadn’t fully healed. So he simply rented a place near Qiao Mo’s school, about seventy square meters, and every day at precisely half past four in the afternoon, he’d appear in front of Qiao Mo’s dormitory to take her back.
Having taken quite a few design orders previously, Qiao Mo was busy like a spinning top.
She didn’t use the fame gained from the past two design competitions to directly sign with a company for stability. On the contrary, she signed individual projects, some tailored to company requests, and others created after a company approved her initial design drafts.
Fu Nancheng wasn’t idle either; he’d delayed quite a bit of time accompanying her in the hospital recently.
Though he indeed had plenty of free time each day, his proud self-control always crumbled in her presence, leaving him no heart for work.
This noon.
Qiao Mo quickly caught a cab to head to the fashion exhibit at Longchang Building.
Every year, Longchang Group holds some fashion exhibits for emerging designers, which always turn out to be quite lively.
One reason is that all garments at the exhibit are examined by well-known designers from Longchang, ensuring their quality.
Another reason is that designs from emerging designers are priced much lower than those of established designers before they become famous, making them quite cost-effective.
A third reason is that many companies and celebrities come to choose potential designs from new designers, buying them at high prices to show endorsement. If the designer becomes famous later, these companies and celebrities would have some privileges from their earlier support.
Hence, each of the two annual Longchang fashion exhibits attracts many international celebrities and models, as clothing is crucial for them.
With celebrities come reporters, and the celebrity effect leads many wealthy young women to imitate.
So over the years, the Longchang fashion exhibits have become increasingly popular.
After getting out of the car, Qiao Mo walked into the exhibition hall.
The hall had a high ceiling, splendidly decorated, and the marble floor reflected dazzling lights, glittering brightly.
She had to admit the place was far livelier than she had imagined.
Qiao Mo slowed her pace; the venue was large, and she observed others’ outfits and price tags as she walked.
Each piece of clothing had the name of the designer who inspected and commented on the garment posted on it; with these renowned designers lending their credibility, the prices were naturally higher, a gesture considered Longchang’s way of flattering designers.
Of course, it wasn’t altruistic. Longchang took thirty-five percent of each garment’s sales revenue.
It was fairly reasonable.
After walking for a while, Qiao Mo found most of the pieces at the venue were haute couture gowns, as these could showcase design intricacies and command high prices.