Chapter 184 - Know Both Yourself And Your Enemy
Upon hearing President asking about Madam, Zhu Rui smiled and said, “In response to the President’s question, Miss Ning has a dinner appointment today, so she is not the office now.”
Dinner appointment?
Lu Shaoming’s left hand, which held a pen, did not pause. He raised his eyebrows and asked carelessly, “What appointment?”
“Miss Ning has her heart set on designs done by the top costume designer in the country, Fan Chengsi. She has an appointment with him today because she wants him to custom design the costumes for her.” Lu Shaoming knew Fan Chengsi; he’s known in the corporate world for being the famous descendant of a rich family, a star on Weibo. His father had a chain of department stores and was a man of outstanding talent, on the list of the nation’s billionaires. He himself has a strong flair for fashion design and was often known as the CEO of Fashion Design.
Only to pity, Fan Chengsi has an unconventional lifestyle. He likes to surround himself with women daily, and once held a grand party with young models when he was 20 years old. He was surrounded by a group of beauties who were wearing bunny headbands dressed in bikinis, deeming himself the emperor and the girls his concubines. He is daring and stubborn.
Those that wanted him to design could line up to the Huangpu River; he was only willing to throw a few sketches after he played around enough and was satisfied with the person before him before he’d move forward. Stubbornness was part of his personality, but whenever he designed an article, it was an extraordinary piece of work.
Lu Shaoming’s delicate features were tight, and the tone of his voice lowered. “Don’t we already have a brand working with us on the production?”
“Yes, we are working with an international brand with a huge presence, but unfortunately, Miss Ning said that their designs do not suit the content of the production. Miss Ning also said that Fan Chengsi’s designs are elegant and graceful, and have the touch of a fairy. She says that his clothing is well suited for someone like Xia Xiaofu. On top of that, it’s important to note that Fan Chengsi has a huge following on Weibo; if she could work with him, it would only be a boon to our efforts.”
“Isn’t this just settled with a simple sentence?” Yin Shuiling’s small hand popped a peanut into her small mouth. She looked sideways at Fan Chengsi and said, “Ay Fan Chengsi. I have heard that you have been infatuated with girls and acted free and unfettered. If you keep distracting yourself from designing clothes, you’ll get rusty. Ning Qing wants you to be her designer. I haven’t seen your designs in a long time. I will also be there on 21st. Don’t let me be disappointed.”
Fan Chengsi’s eyes brightened up and he immediately nodded his head and patted his chest saying, “Shui Ling, don’t worry. Leave the matter of Ning Qing’s design to me. From the leading actors to the side casts, I will settle them all. I will definitely make you satisfied. “Yin Shuiling nodded her head. Ning Qing was then satisfied and said, “Young Master Fan, Shui Ling, you guys chat slowly. I will be leaving first, my mum called me to let me go home to have dinner.””Sure Ning Qing be careful on your way home.””Sure, bye bye.” Ning Qing brought Xiao Zhou along with her and waved to the group.
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Xiao Zhou walked by Ning Qing’s side, and she was so excited that she could jump for joy. “Wow, Ning Qing, this is great! Fan Chengsi has actually agreed to design all the costumes for the cast. Oh my god, I don’t even dare believe it myself. Why didn’t you tell me beforehand that he and Yin Shuiling were old pals. I was almost certain that you wouldn’t strike a deal with Fan Chengsi just now.”
Ning Qing laughed and said, “Xiao Zhou, why would I go into a battle that I have no confidence in winning? If Fan Chengsi and Shuiling were not old pals, I would not have been able to get what I wanted from Fan Chengsi. I know my abilities. If I take a step back, if Fan Chengsi and Shui Ling were not old pals, I would not have chosen Fan Chengsi. Although he is able to start a trend on Weibo, he is too rash and beyond control. Regarding every person you deal with – you must know both yourself and your enemy. We don’t have to choose the best person; we simply must choose the one who best suits our ambitions.”
Xiao Zhou could not stop admiring Ning Qing. She could not help but tug Ning Qing’s slim arm and say, “Ning Qing, I have profited more from one consultation with you than from ten years of study. Please accept me as your mentee.”
Ning Qing used her fist to pretend to hit her. “Xiao Zhou, if you dare to be talkative with me again, look at how I would deal with you!”
“Ah, help me, Ning Qing wants to hit people now.” The two girls laughed and chatted merrily and left the bar while hitting each other playfully.