As soon as Pei Yan and Pei Junhai left, Cheng Yu immediately led Su Qiao into the lobby of Donghai Investment. After all, Su Qiao was an internationally renowned menswear designer, and Director Cheng personally invited him. Donghai Advertising Department staff were also there to welcome him, fawning over the elegant and extraordinary top designer Su Qiao.
Cheng Yu was absent-minded. As soon as he entered the lobby, he looked around everywhere and saw Qi Feng sitting on the first-floor lounge with his back facing this side.
From afar, his casual and slender back exuded a refined and gentle temperament, untainted by the vulgarity of the world. Compared to Su Qiao beside him, who was already thoroughly infused with vulgarity and full of monetary interests, they were completely not on the same level.
His breath slowed for a beat.
But his eyes soon took on a meaningful look. He patted Su Qiao beside him and pointed to Qi Feng’s side, saying, “Look, he’s here, waiting for us over there. What do you think? Want to go over and take a look in person?”
Qi Feng?
Following Cheng Yu’s hand, Su Qiao looked over with disdain and hidden jealousy on his handsome and arrogant face.
He had never taken Qi Feng seriously; he was just a no-name little celebrity. Even the models he had collaborated with were more renowned than Qi Feng.
A counterfeit who rose to popularity relying on Pei Yan, how could he be compared with him, an internationally renowned designer?
But when he personally saw the boy’s back and the almost perfect profile and contour of his face, his brows suddenly furrowed.
The boy was completely different from the little celebrity he had imagined.
He could hardly describe Qi Feng’s looks with words like handsome and beautiful.
His features were cold and refined, his posture noble, possessing an indescribable introspective and classical beauty. Such temperament could not be achieved without years of maturity and cultivation.
For a nineteen-year-old boy, that kind of refined aura was, as if ingrained in his bones, impossible to imitate.
Su Qiao was a designer, so his sense of aesthetics was naturally much stronger than ordinary people’s, and he pursued the ultimate beauty even more than ordinary people’s.
When he saw Qi Feng in person, he couldn’t help but feel the desire to design for the boy with such an elegant and noble temperament. The inspiration to design for him suddenly broke out.
Su Qiao was startled by his own thoughts, which was immediately followed by uncontrollable jealousy.
So, this was the person who made Pei Yan forget about him. To think that he was his own stand-in…..
Cheng Yu observed his expression and whispered in his ear, smiling, “What’s wrong, feeling threatened?”
Su Qiao suddenly clenched his fingertips, bracing the disdain in his eyes, “A little star, and even a substitute, would threaten me? How laughable!”
“Then…..”
Cheng Yu spoke with provocation, “Do you want to go meet him?”
Even without him saying so, Su Qiao would take the initiative to find Qi Feng.
He tidied up his appearance and walked towards Qi Feng with the most confident and elegant smile he wore on fashion runways, standing in front of Qi Feng’s sofa with a condescending posture and asking loudly, “Qi Feng? Nice to meet you. Do you recognize me?”
Qi Feng was holding Uncle Pei’s secretary’s business card. He instinctively looked back when someone called him.
He looked up and saw a tall man wearing a well-made suit and exquisite appearance. The man looked down on him with an unfriendly attitude. At the same time, he noticed the man had a mole under his lips, in the exact same position as his.
Qi Feng was confused and asked calmly, “Hello, may I ask who you are?”
Su Qiao smiled generously and said, “I am the designer responsible for designing your endorsement clothes. My name is Su Qiao.”
As he spoke, he reached out his hand to Qi Feng.
Su Qiao?
Qi Feng had a good memory. He immediately recalled the information Cheng Yu had inadvertently mentioned to him.
Su Qiao was Pei Yan’s high school classmate and the man he had once liked.
It turned out he was the one responsible for the endorsement outfits at Donghai Investment, and Cheng Yu had specially arranged for them to meet. What exactly was his intention?
Unfazed, Qi Feng glanced at Cheng Yu, who was chatting with the staff not far away. He stood up as a courtesy and shook Su Qiao’s hand briefly. “Nice to meet you.”
Then, he quickly retracted his own hand.
The boy’s fingers were slender, icy, cool and comfortable, as if inlaid with clean snow.
Su Qiao recalled the warmth and softness of the boy’s hand in his palm. F*ck, even his hands were so beautiful.
He had been disdainful about contending with a stand-in at first, but now he had developed a strong sense of possession.
He deliberately raised his hand and pointed at the corner of his lips, smiling meaningfully, “What a coincidence, we seem to look a little alike.”
Qi Feng was silent, looking at him coldly.
Su Qiao thought Qi Feng didn’t understand the meaning of his words, so he revealed more information to remind him, “I was Pei Yan’s high school classmate and at that time he…”
He deliberately left his words unfinished and smiled again, “Oh, I didn’t expect that Pei Yan’s preferences still haven’t changed after so many years.”
If Qi Feng still didn’t understand even such obvious hints, then this boy must be really stupid, probably just an embroidered pillow like the online rumors said.
Fang Cheng had been full of respect for Su Qiao when he first heard that he was a designer. But after hearing his words, Fang Cheng’s expression suddenly changed.
Su Qiao’s meaning was obvious.
So, Pei Yan liked Qi Feng because he had liked someone who looked like Qi Feng before?! The one he truly liked was Su Qiao!
My god, what was going on here?!!
Fang Cheng was shocked in his heart, staring wide-eyed at Qi Feng.
No matter whether this was true or not, having someone suddenly appear and tell you that he was your love rival and you were just a stand-in, who could tolerate this?
And this person just happened to be Qi Feng’s designer.
Would Qi Feng directly fall out?
Fang Cheng’s heart thumped anxiously. After all, the investor, the endorser, and the designer providing the outfits were the three parties involved. If they had conflicts, future cooperation would become difficult.
Qi Feng’s expression was unchanged, and he even smiled softly with his eyes, “Is that so? What a coincidence.”
Because he had just met Uncle Pei, Qi Feng’s heart did not fluctuate much after seeing Su Qiao himself.
On the contrary, he figured out one thing.
It turned out that Pei Yan had been looking for him all this time. Even if he couldn’t remember their past lives, he would still subconsciously search for his shadow.
He even developed feelings for Su Qiao, who looked so similar to himself.
Hmph, what a brainless little general.
However…..
Qi Feng sighed silently: It seemed that this bad relationship could not be broken off so easily. Pei Yan’s personality was too stubborn.
Qi Feng’s reaction made Su Qiao very uncomfortable, like throwing a heavy punch into cotton, unable to cause any harm at all.
Could it be that Qi Feng didn’t understand the meaning of his words? Or was he pretending on purpose?
Clearly, it was the latter.
Su Qiao became angry.
He didn’t understand where an eighteenth-tier little star got the confidence to be so rude to him. He was the invited designer. Having Qi Feng wear his clothes was already lowering the value of his work.
He must be a not-so-simple person. Otherwise, Pei Yan wouldn’t have developed feelings for him. After all, from what he knew about Pei Yan over the years, he was cold and abstinent, and no one could find a gap to get close to him.
This was also why he had vaguely been looking forward to getting back together with Pei Yan over the years.
Thinking of this, Su Qiao steadied his emotions and continued to provoke the boy. His eyes were contemptuous as he laughed and said, “I have always had high standards for my work. If the model doesn’t have enough temperament to carry my work, then I won’t work with him.”
He emphasized, “Even if you are the spokesperson for Donghai Investment, I would still refuse you.”
“If I really don’t suit your work…..”
Qi Feng’s voice was calm. “Then I’m sorry. After all, I’m the spokesperson contracted with Donghai Investment. They will be responsible for arranging other outfits for me.”
Su Qiao: ???
Su Qiao almost laughed in anger, “You mean Donghai Investment would replace me for a small celebrity like you? Don’t you know my relationship with Cheng Yu and Pei Yan? Donghai Investment would replace an internationally renowned designer for a little celebrity.”
Qi Feng indifferently, “Sorry, I haven’t heard of you.”
He really hadn’t heard of him before.
Originally wanting to provoke Qi Feng, Su Qiao was now annoyed by Qi Feng’s calmness instead.
An eighteenth-tier star trampled on his pride. He, he…
Su Qiao’s face flushed red with anger.
He was about to flare up when Cheng Yu walked over and said, “Oh, sorry, sorry to keep you waiting for so long. I was briefing the preparation work with the staff just now. The conference room is ready. Let’s go over now.”
He pretended not to know anything and smiled like a fox, very gentlemanly offering his arm and inviting Qi Feng, “Qi Feng, this way, please. Teacher Su, please come this way too.”
Su Qiao suppressed his anger and glanced coldly at Qi Feng before turning to walk towards the elevator.
Fang Cheng hurried to follow them and whispered anxiously to Qi Feng, “Xiao Feng, don’t listen to his words. What he said may not be true. Mr. Pei would never…..”
From their interactions over this period of time, he could see Pei Yan’s feelings for Qi Feng.
What’s fake cannot become real, and what’s real cannot become fake.
Especially the deep feelings in his frowns and smiles and the respect in his every move; these couldn’t be pretended.
Qi Feng remained silent, following Cheng Yu towards the elevator.
Su Qiao walked in front, and when he reached the elevator, he was about to get on when Cheng Yu stepped forward to block the doorway. Very gentlemanly, he extended his arm and invited Qi Feng on first, even apologetically saying, “I heard from the receptionist just now that you’ve been waiting for a while. I’m really sorry to keep you waiting and taking up your time. Please go on first. If it’s possible….”
Cheng Yu coughed lightly and tentatively asked in a lowered posture, “…after we’re done, as an apology, may I invite you out for dinner?”
From the moment Qi Feng saw how Cheng Yu looked at Su Qiao, he had already become suspicious of Cheng Yu’s enthusiasm.
Cheng Yu was Pei Yan’s old friend, so he must be aware of their relationship with Su Qiao.
Although his relationship with Pei Yan was not made public, Cheng Yu could not have been completely oblivious.
Even so, Cheng Yu still invited Su Qiao to be responsible for Donghai Investment’s endorsement outfits and specially arranged for him to meet Su Qiao. What exactly was his intention?
Unfazed, Qi Feng politely declined, “No need, it was me who came early today. Director Cheng, you’re too polite.”
Su Qiao: ???
Su Qiao was angered by Cheng Yu’s attitude towards Qi Feng.
Although Cheng Yu was smooth and slick, he would not casually lower his status to fawn over anyone.
How could he treat Qi Feng so well?
It must be because Qi Feng was Pei Yan’s current lover!
Su Qiao held back his anger, watching as Cheng Yu politely invited Qi Feng and his assistant onto the elevator. While he himself, even though Cheng Yu got on after him, was the last to get on.
Su Qiao’s expression turned ugly.
Cheng Yu was always good at socializing. Seeing Su Qiao’s expression, he chuckled and said, “Designer Su, you may not know, but Qi Feng is our chairman’s designated spokesperson. His career as an artist is also on the rise. He will be a big star in the future. We can’t neglect him.”
To neglect him would be to neglect himself.
Su Qiao tried to maintain his dignity, but his face became increasingly red with embarrassment. He sneered, “Cheng Yu, I’m providing you with clothes as an old friend. Don’t blame me for turning against you if you keep this up.”
His words were laced with angry warnings.
Cheng Yu: “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. We are old classmates, our own people. Qi Feng is a star we invited. Designer Su, please bear with us.”
His lowered posture looked more like an apology for favoring Qi Feng over himself.
Qi Feng calmly watched their words and actions, secretly pondering.
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The 19th floor conference room.
The staff of the advertising department had prepared everything. On the large conference table, they scattered Su Qiao’s portfolio and the promotional brochures of the previous spokespeople for Donghai Group.
Because Pei Yan was also attending this discussion.
They placed Pei Yan’s nameplate in the center of the conference table, followed by Cheng Yu and other senior executives of the advertising department.
Considering Su Qiao’s status in the fashion design industry, they put Su Qiao’s nameplate in the center of the opposite side of Pei Yan, and then Qi Feng and Fang Cheng.
Without any words, they measured the difference in status in their hearts.
After that, they put some documents, drinks, and snacks on the conference table and whispered to each other:
“The clothes of the previous spokespeople were just tailored suits made by our advertising department. This year, we actually invited Danna.SU to design the spokesperson’s outfit. Our President Pei really spared no expense.”
“Danna.Su seems to be invited by Director Cheng, but President Pei also values this. He is coming in person today.”
“Yeah, the star who is endorsing us this year is really lucky. He was handpicked by the chairman, valued by President Pei, and got an internationally renowned designer invited by Director Cheng. This treatment could make the top celebrities jealous.”
“It’s probably not for him. He was lucky to be chosen by the chairman, but President Pei and Director Cheng just wanted to show us that they are hands-on in everything. After all, they are both the future controllers of Donghai.”
“That’s right, so I say, Qi Feng is the one who got the most benefit from this. You look at the previous models who wore Danna.Su on the runway, they were all international supermodels. How can a domestic entertainment star like Qi Feng compare with them?”
…
The elevator door on the 19th floor opened, and they immediately fell silent, nervously and orderly going out to greet Cheng Yu and the internationally renowned designer Danna.Su.
But they saw Cheng Yu standing at the elevator entrance with a gentle smile, politely extending his arm and saying, “Qi Feng, this way please.”
The elegant boy walked out of the elevator under Cheng Yu’s invitation, his calm and handsome face carrying an indescribable noble aura. That temperament was completely unlike the popular fresh meat nowadays.
His assistant followed him, and only after him came Danna.Su.
Because Qi Feng was walking in front, the fashionable and aesthetic Danna.SU seemed to be suppressed by a layer of momentum.
The staff looked at each other, quite surprised.
Some quick-witted staff saw Cheng Yu’s attitude towards Qi Feng and swiftly swapped the nameplates of Qi Feng and Danna.Su.
Qi Feng became the person sitting in the center.
So, when they sat down, Su Qiao saw that his position was below Qi Feng, and his face sank a bit more.
The people of Donghai Investment actually put his position as an internationally renowned designer behind Qi Feng. This was simply an insult to him.
Was it Cheng Yu’s arrangement?
To please Pei Yan? After all, Cheng Yu’s status was still inferior to Pei Yan’s, and he had to rely on Pei Yan to secure his position in Donghai Investment.
Su Qiao could only think of this reason.
But at this moment, there were many people in the conference room, and he couldn’t afford to fall out with Cheng Yu. He just took a deep breath and suppressed the anger rising in his heart.
Cheng Yu’s position was also below Pei Yan’s.
He glanced at Pei Yan’s name, and as if he couldn’t see Su Qiao’s cold eyes, he raised his hand, smiled, and invited Qi Feng and Su Qiao to sit down.
Just then, the elevator on the 19th floor rang again.
“It’s President Pei.”
All the staff hurried out to welcome him.
Su Qiao couldn’t care about being angry anymore; his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he looked nervously toward the elevator.
He knew that Cheng Yu’s special treatment of Qi Feng and putting Qi Feng’s position above his were all because Qi Feng was now Pei Yan’s lover.
As long as Pei Yan could look at him and remember him, remember his previous liking for him, he would definitely dump Qi Feng, this fake, and the whole Donghai Investment would be his.
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