They exited the elevator, and Qiao Qiao followed Shi Xin Xin closely, surprised, "Haven't the models been chosen yet?"
"Mmm, I have very strict requirements for models. If they can't perfectly fit the designs, I won't choose them lightly."
Qiao Qiao nodded, understanding, "This will indeed make the final effect of the models wearing the clothes more perfect, and it's a very correct approach."
Gaining Qiao Qiao's approval and hearing her thoughts align with her own, Shi Xin Xin raised an eyebrow, a hint of joy appearing in her eyes, "From your professional words, did you also study modeling?"
Qiao Qiao nodded a bit shyly, "In college, I studied modeling and design at an art academy. However, it's hard to make a name for yourself in the industry with both."
"Even so, you have talent and ambition, so you'll definitely forge your own path."
Hearing this, Qiao Qiao nodded, her eyes glistening in the darkness.
The two had already walked out of the company. Shi Xin Xin saw a familiar Rolls-Royce parked in front and knew who was inside.
The corners of her mouth curved slightly. She looked at Qiao Qiao, "It should be hard to get a taxi during rush hour. Let's go, I'll give you a ride."
Qiao Qiao was still surprised to see a car there. When she heard Shi Xin Xin's words, she instinctively started to say, "Ah, no need, I'll just go to the intersection later..."
"What do you mean no need? We can talk about the competition on the way. Come on."
Knowing Qiao Qiao's shy and easily embarrassed nature, Shi Xin Xin didn't hesitate, taking her hand and getting into the car.
"Ms. Shi, thank you very much." Qiao Qiao sat in the car, her cheeks flushed.
Noticing a stranger in the car from the rearview mirror, Sheng Chen Jin paused his intended greeting and cleared his throat, "Is this your friend?"
"Mmm," Shi Xin Xin replied. She suddenly remembered she didn't know Qiao Qiao's address and quickly added, "Qiao Qiao, just tell him the address."
Qiao Qiao agreed, thinking the person driving was just a chauffeur hired by Shi Xin Xin. So she casually said, "Just take me to Li Xiang Yuan..."
At that moment, a car passed by, its headlights illuminating everything inside the car. Qiao Qiao suddenly noticed the driver's face and was so startled she couldn't finish speaking.
"This... Mr. Sheng!" Qiao Qiao's eyes widened, almost biting her tongue in disbelief!
She was actually seeing Sheng Chen Jin, who usually only appeared in the news!
It was too unbelievable. Was it possible that the car lights weren't on, and her eyes had played tricks on her?
But Qiao Qiao wiped her eyes and looked again, even more surprised. The legendary figure from the news was right in front of her, alive and well.
Seeing her unusual reaction, Shi Xin Xin was also taken aback. Realizing why Qiao Qiao was speechless, she suddenly laughed, "What's wrong? Your eyes are as wide as ping pong balls."
Qiao Qiao stammered, not daring to look up, and whispered, "Ms. Shi, are you and Mr. Sheng really like what they say online?"
"What do they say online?" Shi Xin Xin didn't understand at first and asked.
Seeing Qiao Qiao's surprised yet curious gaze, she suddenly thought of the popular CP rumors online. The smile on her face vanished instantly, and she forced a laugh.
Sheng Chen Jin also heard Qiao Qiao's words. He smiled and said, "No need to doubt, that's all true..."
"Qiao Qiao, you know, a lot of what's online is just for hype. What they say is usually not reliable."
Sheng Chen Jin swallowed half of his sentence. He was displeased with Shi Xin Xin's words, "But many marketing accounts online also report facts truthfully."
Shi Xin Xin retorted, "Even so, you can't guarantee that every one of their ten headlines is true."
Sheng Chen Jin stopped talking and put the car in gear.
Qiao Qiao listened silently to their conversation, trying to make herself as inconspicuous as possible. However, observing the unusual atmosphere between them, Qiao Qiao's mind began to form some ideas.
"Qiao Qiao, don't be misled by those online marketing accounts, and don't blindly believe those trending topics, okay?" Shi Xin Xin didn't ignore Qiao Qiao and continued to lecture her.
Qiao Qiao nodded in agreement, though she had already come to her own conclusions.
They say fighting is affection, scolding is love. Looking at the way Ms. Shi spoke to Mr. Sheng just now, it was clearly tinged with anger, but also a hint of defensiveness. Qiao Qiao mused, Ms. Shi must definitely like Mr. Sheng!
To think that Ms. Shi had such a pure side, Qiao Qiao chuckled to herself.
At this moment, Shi Xin Xin unceremoniously handed her an iPad. "These are some of CL's long-term collaborating models. Each has their own unique characteristics, and they are truly one in a million. See if any of them are suitable for this theme?"
"Oh..." Qiao Qiao initially didn't think much of it, but then remembered what Shi Xin Xin had just said, and her hands holding the iPad froze.
"Ms. Shi, can I really pick the models?" she asked cautiously, still surprised.
Shi Xin Xin slapped her forehead. "See, I completely forgot to tell you. My rules are always different from others. The designer understands the dress best, so you are the most suitable person to choose the model."
As if surprised that Shi Xin Xin understood her thoughts so well, Qiao Qiao blinked, pursed her lips, the corners of her mouth curving upwards, and murmured to herself, "So I'm not the only one who thinks this way."
"Mmm?" The streetlights flickered across the window, casting streaks of light that illuminated Qiao Qiao's face. Shi Xin Xin looked at her.
Qiao Qiao smiled faintly, as if recalling something from a long time ago, her eyes gradually becoming moist.
She turned her face away and slowly said, "When I used to design clothes, I would imbue them with different emotions. But once a model chosen by the company wore them, I felt that the original intention of my design was shattered."
Shi Xin Xin listened attentively. Seeing a hint of sadness in Qiao Qiao's eyes, she thought Qiao Qiao must have suffered a lot of bullying in the past.
Shi Xin Xin sighed softly, stepped forward, and patted Qiao Qiao's shoulder. "Now you have the right to choose the models. Quickly look and see which ones are suitable. I'll contact them soon."
"Okay." Qiao Qiao smiled, looking down at the introductions on the screen.
CL generally collaborated with a few designated international top models, or else with A-list celebrities. Each of them was highly renowned in the modeling industry.
Therefore, when Qiao Qiao saw the model interface, her mouth gaped open in surprise.