Chapter 883 Terrace Corner
At four o'clock in the afternoon, the sunshine becomes softer, and the temperature is the most suitable time of the day.
So although the area around the high-end apartments is still bustling with people, the streets are full of families who have just returned from playing sports, college students and high school students cozily interacting with each other, or couples going shopping together.
Even though all restaurants are almost overcrowded, people lining up in front of the Golden Arches can be more than ten meters away.
Ning Weimin and Qu Xiao finally found a small place to sit down in the corner of the second floor terrace of a western restaurant called "Hardy Bar".
But they were actually quite comfortable sitting here, neither cold nor hot, and close to the fence.
Outside the fence is a very old cypress tree, and there are also yellow cosmos flowers under the fence.
From here you can clearly see the flow of people on the street.
Although there are guests at other tables sitting next to them, it does not affect the privacy of their conversation. After all, they all speak Chinese.
"Okay? Little girl. Going to France is different. I brought all the Cartier watches. Is this watch expensive? Have you received an invitation from a big brand to perform? It's quite impressive. Ah, how much extra money I earned, tell me the truth!”
They hadn't seen each other for a long time, and Ning Weimin was sharp-eyed and attentive, and he understood Qu Xiao's changes as soon as they met.
Although this girl's clothes are still so simple, her taste and matching have been greatly improved.
And there is a low-key and luxurious women's Kun watch on the wrist, which already has the temperament of a supermodel.
Just taking a look at the watch, Ning Weimin showed a relieved smile.
So before I could order something, he started teasing me.
"No, it's not me, this is a small stone..."
Who knows that Qu Xiao shook his head like a rattle and waved his hands repeatedly.
"How do I know what brand it is? I bought this watch casually when I was shopping. I blamed it on a small stone. I didn't even ask about the price..."
"What's going on? You don't Make it clear.”
Qu Xiao’s casual explanation without any logical relationship really aroused Ning Weimin’s curiosity.
"Hey, don't worry. Let me tell you some good news first. Little Shitou is staying in Paris. She is the only one among all our models. Not only Mr. Catton likes him, but the French also like her. A Yves Saint Laurent The company's designer took the initiative to find her after watching her performance. He said that they were in need of an Oriental model to participate in their own brand performance. They felt that Xiao Shitou had androgynous beauty and her facial features were very three-dimensional. They wanted her and wanted to sign one. A year-long performance contract. And Mr. Caton actually paid 30,000 francs for a show for Xiao Shitou, of which 20,000 went to Xiao Shitou. Mr. Caton would use it to pay for the girl's food and accommodation in Paris. Are you surprised? In one year, this girl will become a millionaire..."
To be honest, this news is not surprising to Ning Weimin, because history is like this.
It is because of Pierre Cardon's special preference and strong support that Shi Kaili was recognized by the European fashion industry from her performance in Paris, and became a world famous model.
Even Ning Weimin was somewhat disappointed after hearing this.
Because his aesthetics and emotions are more inclined to the humor discovered by himself.
Originally, he insisted on letting Qu Xiao go to Paris, hoping that this girl would also get such luck and opportunities.
After all, he is the child he "raised". It's normal to have a preference. As fate would have it, Shi Kaili is the only one left.
However, Qu Xiao smiled so happily without any jealousy or envy. It was clear that he couldn't feel happy for his good friend from the bottom of his heart.
Ning Weimin felt that he was a little stingy and could not show such partiality and selfishness anymore, so he smiled and nodded.
"Then what was Xiao Shitou's reaction? This girl's value suddenly increased sharply. Was she frightened by the high-priced contract?"
But unexpectedly, Qu Xiao's answer to this question really surprised Ning Weimin.
“Scared to death? How is that possible! This girl is the bold little stone monkey that Mr. Song calls her. Brother Ning, you can’t even imagine how ridiculous she is. Before she even earns much money, she dares to go out and spend money. The way she makes money can scare others to death."
"Before we returned home, this girl had already walked in the first Saint Laurent show, and after the end she received 20,000 francs, which is equivalent to ordinary money. Five months' salary for a Frenchman is definitely a huge sum of money in our country. But what about this girl? Not only did she have a big banquet for several days, but she also invited homeless people on the street. She had not heard of Louis Vuitton yet, so she dared to go into the store and order a box. The final bill was sent to Mr. Caton, and his face changed when he looked at it."
"And the last thing before we returned to China. One day, I went out to eat with Xiao Shitou. I didn't even notice the name of the store, so I was dragged into Cartier. She insisted on choosing jewelry or a watch as a gift. I couldn't refuse, so I chose this one. Simple. Later, after I returned to China, I contacted Xiaoshi Internationally and found out what happened next.” I didn't look at the price. Because it was more than what Xiaoshi could pay, the bank refused to pay. Xiaoshi called the girl anxiously and even scolded her. In the end, it was Mr. Caton who solved the problem. Ah, it’s really worrying to be alone in Paris. I asked her to send money, but she refused. Later, I had to ask Mr. Song to help me transfer the money. But I heard that she spent it again. It's a lot of money. Every time she gets the money after a show, she can't control herself. She already owes one hundred thousand francs. It seems that Mr. Cotton has confiscated her card and makes people look at her every day...
Qu Xiao is right. An eighteen-year-old girl spending money in Paris is really unsettling.
But this is Shi Kaili's style, and it also reflects her character as a person, which is dignified, bold, generous, and free and easy.
And his friendship with Qu Xiao is obviously very real, otherwise it wouldn’t be like this.
From this aspect, Ning Weimin was really pleased for Qu Xiao.
"Mr. Song is indeed right, she is really a lawless monkey. Especially when you said that, I remembered the first time she participated in a performance at the Beijing Hotel. At that time, the performance was After all, she bought lychees for the five yuan of foreign exchange coupons. These are the things she can do. But you don’t have to worry too much. After all, there is Mr. Carton to look after her. In my opinion, The old French man simply regarded her as his daughter. With Mr. Catton here, she would not have any problems in Paris. Besides, she was a careless person who didn't care about anything and was very adaptable. She can forget about it as soon as she turns away, and won’t take it seriously.”
Ning Weimin couldn't help but sigh with some laughter.
But as he said, he didn't worry too much about Shi Kaili. The conversation quickly changed, and instead he became concerned about Qu Xiao's condition.
Because Ning Weimin knew very well that Qu Xiao and Shi Kaili were completely opposite types.
Qu Xiao is not a very independent person, and he is always used to taking care of other people's feelings first.
It is inevitable to suppress yourself from time to time, and love to keep your own thoughts and needs in your heart.
"To be honest, I'm actually a little worried about you. Do you feel sad after leaving Xiao Shitou, like you've lost something? How have you been recently? No Xiao Shitou to accompany you anymore, work Is life going well? Hey, you were performing for Takashimaya in Osaka, right? Why did you come to Tokyo this time? Did you ask for leave from your boss? By the way, since you sent the money to Xiao Shitou for such an expensive watch, . Do you still have money to spend?”
Listening to Ning Weimin’s nagging, Qu Xiao couldn’t help but laugh.
"Brother Ning, you are looking down on people again. I am older than Little Shitou. She is so small, she can adapt to living alone and work hard in Paris on her own. There are so many people around me when I perform in Japan Companion, why not? I won't cry about this. Although I miss Xiao Shitou a little, I am very happy for her to have such an opportunity. As for the money, you really don't have to worry about me. I am also the champion of the first model competition, and my labor fee is much higher than others. Now it is 15,000 yen for one performance. Also, I didn't come here secretly, I am the leader of the team. In order to meet Takashimaya's publicity needs, someone was sent to accompany me to Tokyo for interviews with TV stations and two magazines. I only took leave after completing my work to see you. By the way, the photos I took this time are still there. There will be additional labor fees, a total of 400,000 yen, and 200,000 yen will be mine. I’m pretty good too, right?"
Obviously, in the face of the situation in career and life, the comparison in Vanity Fair, Qu Xiao is optimistic and calm.
This is not only due to her natural character, the simple folk customs in this era, but also due to the words and deeds of her family.
Qu Xiao’s parents are both down-to-earth people, not just because their daughter is making a name for herself on the fashion stage.
And he has been teaching her since she was a child that there are no shortcuts in life. Modesty will benefit, but fullness will cause harm.
If you want to live happily, in addition to working hard, you must also know how to be satisfied.
So Ning Weimin not only understood why Qu Xiaoren appeared in Tokyo, but also felt relieved about her situation.
"Congratulations. It's amazing that a Chinese girl can be so popular in Japan. I'm happy for you. But I still have to say, you must not wrong yourself too much in Japan, and don't always obey unconditionally at work. If If anyone dares to embarrass you, or if you encounter any difficulties and need my help, please don't hesitate to call me! Don't worry about the opportunity to perform. With me here, you will not be without work, and I will continue to do so. Find a way to arrange for you to perform in Europe and the United States. Maybe in a few years, you can be with Xiao Shitou again. "
"Brother Ning, you are so kind to me. You have always tried your best to help me. , I keep it in my heart. Without you, where would I be today? However, I am really satisfied with the present and have no more extravagant expectations. I will be really embarrassed if I bother you again. If I don't get better results, I feel sorry for you..."
"Don't get me wrong, I never meant to put pressure on you. I just hope you know that I will always support you. You, you can feel safe and live a happy life. Remember, the reason why I help you is not only because we were colleagues and good friends, but also because I personally brought you into the modeling industry. You are talented and willing to work hard. I really like you and hope you can have a bright youth. So if you feel a little tired, just take it easy and rest when you want. . There are no strings attached to my help.”
“Thank you, I know. So, don’t rush me to do something for you today. I must ask you.”
< br>"Okay, let's order. I know how to order expensive dishes."
"Okay, don't be polite to me. Order more."
This girl is so sincere, she called the waiter, took the initiative to open the menu, and really wanted to order the most expensive dish.
The first thing I opened my mouth was the priceless caviar, which cost tens of thousands of yen per customer. It looked like he had to spend all the 200,000 yuan in labor fees.
Ning Weimin quickly refused to stop her, and she tilted her head in confusion, which was so cute.
In this noisy and chaotic restaurant, she looked like a crystal clear dewdrop on the leaves in the morning.
In other words, it is a firefly dancing with light in the dark night.
I have to admit that Western food is fast.
Not long after, the food and wine were served.
A piece of steak and a piece of baked scallops, these are what Ning Weimin ordered.
In order to stay in shape, Qu Xiao only ordered a salad.
In addition, when a bottle of red wine was opened, only Ning Weimin drank it, while Qu Xiao only drank lemonade.
To be honest, such an unequal meal made the meal somewhat embarrassing.
However, nothing can enhance the conversation more than two young men and women who are familiar and emotionally close meet by chance in a foreign country, sit together and talk about topics that only they can talk to each other.
Even though they met so late, they still had a great time chatting.
We started chatting about each other’s feelings about Japan, about trivial matters in life, about the differences between Japan and China, about Pierre Cardin Company, interesting things about the show, how long it had been since they last saw each other, and about China. Changes, and missing everything about the capital.
Then they started talking about the sea in Tokyo Bay, about the boats on the sea, the snow on Mount Fuji, the meteor shower they saw, the wishes they had made, the cats that can be seen everywhere in Tokyo, the crows that always grab things, and the ability to The dog that ran to the river to catch fish...
We chatted until two hours passed. During this process, Qu Xiao was always smiling, and his smile was warm and natural.
The feeling is just like the setting sun outside and the pink clouds all over the sky.
In Ning Weimin's view, girls like her are the ones who can most inspire men's desire to protect, and they are simply synonymous with beauty.
Everyone hopes that such a pure and clean girl can live carefree forever.
(End of this chapter)