"Miss Su, what do you think?" Bob asked Su Yingxue.
"It's already perfect!" Su Yingxue was very satisfied and said, "Miss Dandan will definitely amaze everyone at the weekend fashion show!"
Bob was still not entirely satisfied, but since Su Yingxue said so, he had no objections. He turned to Chen Fan and asked, "Jack, what do you think?"
"Since Miss Su says it's fine, then it's fine," Chen Fan nodded with a smile.
These people are really arrogant! Meng Dandan felt unhappy and couldn't help but say, "Since Miss Su is more suitable, then she should wear this dress for the show. Why look for me?"
The agent's expression changed, and she quickly said, "Dandan, don't talk nonsense!" Then, she smiled apologetically at Jiang Tiansheng and said, "I'm sorry, my Dandan is just like this. She speaks a bit carelessly!"
Jiang Tiansheng frowned slightly. Chen Fan, however, remained unbothered and said, "Miss Su is the designer, not a model, so she naturally won't be walking the runway. Since it's acceptable, let's leave it at that!"
The agent was overjoyed and said, "Good, good, my Dandan will definitely put in her best effort to showcase this garment!"
Meng Dandan sneered inwardly. These words were too presumptuous. Let alone her being a reigning queen, even when she was just starting out as a model, she never took herself this lightly. However, having been in the entertainment industry for many years, she had some discretion and didn't say much more, though her expression was not pleasant.
After changing back into her clothes, Meng Dandan couldn't bear to stay any longer and turned to leave. Her agent, however, bid farewell with a smile.
Outside the office, catching up to Meng Dandan, the agent said, "Dandan, didn't I tell you this wasn't arranged by President Han from Longteng? Your career is in trouble, facing industry-wide suppression. If that President Han is willing to help you, all your problems will be solved. Why are you still throwing a tantrum?"
Meng Dandan fell silent upon hearing this. After a while, she finally said, "Sister Wang, I'm sorry. I was wilful. It's just that those people just now were so indifferent. They didn't even prepare any tea for us!"
"You, your self-esteem is just too high!"
"Although President Han didn't come in person, since she personally invited you, it means the people inside have a close relationship with her. What's this little bit of grievance compared to the cold shoulder and mistreatment you've received these past two years?"
Meng Dandan nodded and said, "Sister Wang, I won't do it again next time!"
"Okay, I'll contact President Han right away!"
In the office, Bob was still not satisfied. "Then I'll modify the design a bit more to better suit Miss Meng."
"Mr. Bob, you're too much of a perfectionist," Su Yingxue said admiringly.
Bob said, "Jack invited me here, and I don't want to leave any flaws!"
"Alright!" Su Yingxue said with admiration, "Mr. Bob, what do you need me to do? I'll cooperate."
"There's nothing for you to do. The materials are all ready. Recreating it won't take too long, and Lilith can help me."
As Bob spoke, his gaze moved between Chen Fan and Su Yingxue, and he suddenly smiled, "Su, I still believe this current piece is most suitable for you. Perhaps you can keep it as your wedding dress to wear on your wedding day with Jack!"
"Your beauty and talent are a perfect match for Jack. Unfortunately, my Lilith doesn't have such good fortune!"
Bob's sudden joke made Su Yingxue blush. Jiang Tiansheng chuckled beside them but dared not chime in. He knew how important Su Yingxue was to Chen Fan, but this was not something he could comment on. Bob's words conjured corresponding images in Chen Fan's mind, and his breathing became slightly unsteady. However, thinking of the 'him' in Su Yingxue's heart, he knew that day was unlikely to ever come true. He changed the subject and said, "It's getting late, let me treat everyone to dinner."
"Sure, my friend!" Bob said happily, "The taste of Chinese food is too good. I feel like I can't live without it anymore. I can't imagine how I'll stomach those hamburgers and pizzas back home!"
Everyone couldn't help but smile, and then they went to a high-end restaurant not far from Huancai for dinner, where the atmosphere was naturally harmonious.
...
Outside Xiangshan Tanfu, at Youdao Coffee.
"So, Jiang Shaolong doesn't suspect anything?" Yuan Liangping asked.
The man sitting opposite him was the fierce-looking man with a scar on his face from the garden villa. Few people knew his real name anymore. Because of the scar, he was known as Scarface on the Jiangbei underworld. Mentioning this nickname could reportedly stop children from crying in Jiangbei. He had committed no less than ten homicides and, for doing dirty work for several powerful families in Jiangbei, was secretly protected by them, remaining at large. He was ruthless, vicious, and knew how to abide by rules without overstepping. Scarface was an extremely useful tool in the eyes of influential families like the Yuan family.
After nearly falling into the hands of the Raptor Brigade last time, Yuan Liangping thought of this blade and had his subordinate invite him from Jiangbei. However, even with Scarface and his kind, he wasn't certain of dealing with Chen Fan, which is why Yuan Liangping had to utilize Jiang Shaolong as a weapon. Only by combining these two blades could the destructive power against Chen Fan be maximized. He had calculated Jiang Shaolong's desire for frenzied revenge against Chen Fan and arranged for Scarface and his men to wait for Jiang Shaolong in the garden villa.
"Just as Young Master Yuan predicted, Jiang Shaolong sees us as his last resort!" Scarface said, "He handed over five million without batting an eye!"
Yuan Liangping showed no hint of smugness. "Then cooperate with him. Once Chen Fan is dealt with, I will protect you from any wrongdoing in the Two Rivers region."
Scarface nodded and said, "Don't worry, Young Master Yuan. No matter how skilled that person is, with several of us, each with a gun, we can finish him off!"
Yuan Liangping shook his head. "Be careful. Since you're drawing weapons, I want no room for error! Otherwise, if Mr. Long finds an excuse, even I won't be able to handle it!"
"We will absolutely not ruin Young Master Yuan's plans."
Scarface asked, "Jiang Shaolong's plan is to target Su Yingxue. If they capture her, Chen Fan will go to rescue her no matter where she is. Is that Su Yingxue really that important?"
"In this regard, trust Jiang Shaolong. He understands Chen Fan better than we do, and he hates Chen Fan even more!"
"Remember, this time, Chen Fan must die." Yuan Liangping said in a chilling tone, "If he doesn't die, and I can't protect myself, Brother Scar, don't blame me for making your lives unbearable!"
Scarface's heart tightened. "Young Master Yuan, rest assured, there will be no slip-ups!"
"In our line of work, we've long accepted the possibility of death. We won't implicate Young Master Yuan and your families!"
The Yuan family, as a powerful clan in Jiangbei, possessed formidable influence. Even such notorious and brutal individuals as them were wary of such influential families.