Gu Group's new menswear brand, YIVIYA, has begun its pre-launch promotion. Nan Qing reported her schedule to the company, indicating that she was going to shoot an advertisement for YIVIYA.
Upon receiving the news, Zheng Ming couldn't sit still and immediately called the Bai Family.
But for some reason, no one answered the phone for a long time. Zheng Ming dialed several times before the call was finally connected.
Zheng Ming went from bowing and scraping to looking utterly shocked, his voice rising several octaves.
"Are you injured?"
"No, why did I have to get injured now of all times—"
"I was being sarcastic, it was a slip of the tongue. Our young master is so precious, he should never get hurt!"
Zheng Ming hung up the phone dejectedly, looking at Nan Qing's schedule.
"That kid's lucky!"
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Nan Qing spent two days shooting the advertisement for YIVIYA.
He has never lacked money in either of his lives, grew up surrounded by luxury goods, and possesses an innate air of nobility and languor. His expressiveness is exceptional, and every frame he captures looks like a scene from a blockbuster film.
The photographer praised her highly, and even the marketing manager, who had always opposed finding a spokesperson, unusually offered Nan Qing water.
Young girls passing by gathered around to watch, and word spread quickly, until the area around the window was packed with people.
Huo Yuzhou came with Gu Xingchen.
Behind the two were a string of executives. Fearing they might disturb the people at the filming location, Gu Xingchen waved for them to stop, and the group watched from a distance.
Nan Qing was wearing YIVIYA's autumn outfit, a dark red shirt with long ribbons, her slender waist tucked into dark trousers, making her proportions appear even more perfect and her figure tall and slender.
The photographer made a gesture, and the assistant next to him brought a freshly ironed suit for Nan Qing to put on.
Wearing a retro-colored plaid suit gives it a completely different feel.
Standing under the light, Nan Qing held a steaming cup of coffee, turning her head to look at the screen. Her long eyelashes lifted at the corners of her eyes as she looked at the person. Her face was excessively beautiful, and the picture was exceptionally sophisticated.
Wearing a hoodie, he's a pure and innocent young man; wearing a long trench coat, he's dashing and carefree; and in a leather jacket, he's an arrogant and unruly rich young master.
Gu Xingchen clicked his tongue and sighed.
"My sister-in-law really should join the entertainment industry."
Huo Yuzhou glanced at him.
Gu Xingchen pondered his gaze, then turned pale with shock.
"No? Are you a jealous person?"
"You look at me like that when I just say something nice!"
The photographer's voice came from the other end; the last set of photos had finally been taken.
Huo Yuzhou was the first to applaud, and a large round of applause quickly followed in the photography area.
Nan Qing finally snapped out of her daze, her eyes sparkling, " Mr. Huo!"
Huo Yuzhou curled his lips into a smile.
Gu Xingchen was being obnoxious in a low voice.
"Don't laugh at me like that, it's kind of scary."
Presumably because there were so many people around, Huo Yuzhou didn't take the other person's hand.
Nan Qing was dressed warmly, and even with the air conditioning on, it was still a bit hot.
He took off his coat and handed it to his assistant, then casually took the water that Huo Yuzhou offered him.
"Thanks."
"Thank you President Gu, thank you, Mr. Huo."
Even in front of so many people, Gu Xingchen remained composed, wearing a polite smile.
"Teacher Nan Qing's fashion sense is absolutely amazing! I have a feeling that YIVIYA will be a huge hit as soon as it hits the market!"
Nan Qing smiled and thanked him, while Gu Xingchen deliberately nudged Huo Yuzhou again.
" President Huo, how's the spokesperson I found?"
Huo Yuzhou's gaze fell on Nan Qing, looking at his smiling face and then at the way he was gulping down water. He felt a mixture of relief and heartache.
"Very good."
After finishing his water, Nan Qing started feeling hot again. He tossed the water bottle into a nearby trash can and waved to the two of them.
"I'm going inside to change my clothes. Let's talk again when we come out!"
The assistant pushed a snack cart out and greeted the people at the filming location.
"Teacher Nan Qing ordered coffee and desserts for everyone. Thank you all for your hard work these past two days!"
A cheer erupted from the crowd, and everyone left with their belongings, leaving the venue empty except for the two CEOs standing in the middle.
Seeing that no one was paying attention, Gu Xingchen coughed and lowered his voice.
How have you been lately? Did you use the method I taught you last time?
"Did your sister-in-law's eyes light up when she saw you, like a hungry wolf pouncing on you and devouring you completely?"
Huo Yuzhou remained calm. "No, just don't come up with bad ideas in the future."
"How can this be a bad idea? Don't you even understand what a young man is thinking?"
Gu Xingchen bumped into him, her gesture carrying a hint of reproach.
"I'm a seasoned veteran in the dating scene, I'm more than qualified to be your senior in this area. Now that I, with my extensive experience, am teaching you, why aren't you learning?"
Huo Yuzhou glanced at him. "Your stuff is useless."
Gu Xingchen was unhappy.
"How could it not work? It must be that your performance didn't satisfy your sister-in-law!"
"Okay, you'll listen to me..."
Gu Xingchen leaned over and whispered a few words, then gestured for her assistant to hand over a box.
Huo Yuzhou listened without changing his expression, then opened the black packaging box.
The next second, his dark pupils suddenly dilated.
He slammed the box shut, then turned to look at Gu Xingchen, his voice filled with disbelief.
You want me to wear this?
Gu Xingchen was so angry at his expression that she jumped up and down.
"What kind of tone is that? You're so old-fashioned, Huo Yuzhou!"
"You're seven years older than her! Do you know what seven years older means? It means she's only in her early twenties, and you're almost thirty!"
"You want to pursue someone but you don't cater to their preferences?"
"Look at that expression on your face, I don't even want to say anything to you--"
Gu Xingchen clicked his tongue.
"Whatever you want, I've already handed it over to you. Just do as I say, and your relationship will definitely improve by leaps and bounds, and your girlfriend will be absolutely smitten with you."
He emphasized the words "I love it so much" with great emphasis. Huo Yuzhou seemed to recall something, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his ears turned red.
Gu Xingchen spoke earnestly:
"Don't try to distinguish right from wrong. Anyway, you can have everything; do with it as you please."
After closing the box, Huo Yuzhou resumed his aloof and refined expression, his voice indifferent.
"What kind of nonsense is that? I definitely wouldn't wear that."
-
That night.
The man, having just showered, smoothed his black hair back, revealing a sharply defined face reflected in the mirror.
Broad shoulders, straight back, narrow waist, and long legs.
The lights bathed the abdominal muscles in a honey-colored glow, and droplets of water slid down the well-defined abs, falling onto the floor.
The steamy bathroom was completely silent, with only the faint sound of someone playing video games coming from outside.
Huo Yuzhou grabbed a towel from the side and dried himself off, but his gaze involuntarily fell on the black box in the corner of the counter.
The next second, those dark phoenix eyes deepened.
His large, well-defined hands, still damp with water, picked up the box under the bright light.
It slowly opened.