Chapter 414: Invitation to the Party
Even through the phone, Jiang Ping could hear that Lin Xiaonan was very anxious, so he hurriedly whispered: "Don't panic, say something slowly." ”
"Here's the thing...... Lin Xiaonan has already lost his bearings, and he couldn't go on after only a few words, but said anxiously: "It's not clear on the phone, are you free now, I'll tell you when we meet." ”
Since Lin Xiaonan can still meet with him, it means that it is not a very dangerous thing, Jiang Ping is also a lot more relieved, and quickly said to her: "Okay, see you in the old place, I'll go over now." ”
"Good!" Lin Xiaonan didn't say much, and hung up the phone after answering.
Jiang Ping put away the phone and said to Jenny slightly apologetically: "I'm sorry, I have a friend who is in a hurry and called me over, so I have to go." ”
"It's okay, you've helped me a lot." Jenny smiled reluctantly over Jiang Ping, but in the end she couldn't help asking, "Is it a girlfriend?" ”
Jiang Ping hesitated slightly, then nodded and said, "Sort of, let's go, goodbye." ”
"Goodbye!" Jenny said goodbye to Jiang Ping with some melancholy, but soon looked at his back and muttered: "Even if I have a girlfriend, I can fight!" ”
Jiang Ping didn't know that he had been targeted by Jenny. He rushed to the Chinese restaurant as fast as he could, and found that Lin Xiaonan had arrived. It's just that her eyes are a little dazed, obviously out of her mind, and she doesn't know what she is thinking.
Jiang Ping strode over to Lin Xiaonan and sat down, and then asked in a low voice, "What is the matter, making you rush like that." ”
Lin Xiaonan, who was a little distracted, was taken aback by Jiang Ping. Reluctantly smiled at him: "In the afternoon, the school teacher sent me an invitation to attend an evening party in two weeks' time. ”
"That's it?" Jiang Ping said with some tears and laughter: "Isn't it just a party, just go." ”
Lin Xiaonan shook his head and said, "It's not that simple. It was a formal evening and all the guests were required to wear formal attire. ”
Jiang Ping shrugged and said, "It's also simple, we'll buy you a dress in a while." This is Paris, what kind of clothes can't be bought, don't worry. ”
Seeing that Jiang Ping still didn't understand the importance of this party, Lin Xiaonan frowned and said: "There are many big names in the fashion circle who will attend this party, and it is also a major event in the fashion circle." Many famous models are not eligible to participate. I'm just a fashion design student, why would they invite me? ”
Hearing Lin Xiaonan say this, Jiang Ping also understood the strangeness. But at such an evening. The possibility of someone engaging in some kind of conspiracy was too small, so he quickly smiled and said to Lin Xiaonan: "No matter what the reason, it's always good to go to this kind of occasion to open your eyes." Don't forget that you are also studying fashion design, so you can get to know more of the biggest names in the fashion industry. Good for your future career. ”
Lin Xiaonan was also born in a merchant family. Of course, I know the importance of connections, and I agree with Jiang Ping's words. However, she still seemed a little hesitant, looked at Jiang Ping and said, "But...... The invitation said I wanted to bring a male companion, and I didn't want to go with anyone else. ”
Hearing Lin Xiaonan say this, Jiang Ping couldn't help laughing, looked at the long-legged beauty and said, "I'll accompany you!" ”
"Okay!" Lin Xiaonan immediately became happy, but soon lowered his eyes and said, "But there are a lot of rules on that occasion, and you don't necessarily like it." Ay. I still don't go, save the trouble! ”
In fact, Jiang Ping could see it. Lin Xiaonan wanted to open his eyes. After all, she is studying fashion design, and it is indeed very attractive to be able to participate in a party of this grade.
At the same time, Jiang Ping also knew that the reason why Lin Xiaonan was hesitant was because she cared about her feelings. There are a lot of rules for this kind of party, and Lin Xiaonan is obviously worried that Jiang Ping will feel uncomfortable among so many celebrities. That's why she reluctantly cut her love and decided to give up this opportunity.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ping couldn't help but smile, Lin Xiaonan knew that thinking about himself also made him feel very happy. It's just that what Lin Xiaonan doesn't know is that Jiang Ping will not have the slightest pressure to participate in this kind of party. In the previous life, not to mention the party organized by a group of celebrities in the fashion circle, even Jiang Ping had mixed in the dinner of several European royal families.
For this reason, Jiang Ping has received extremely strict etiquette training, and his etiquette teacher is also an expert in the imperial etiquette of the British royal family. Even according to the strictest standards, Jiang Ping is not bad at all. So for him, there is no pressure to participate in this kind of thing.
So in the face of Lin Xiaonan, who was suffering from gains and losses, Jiang Ping also persuaded calmly: "I think you should go, it's not easy to have such an opportunity." As for me, you don't have to worry, I won't disgrace you. ”
"I'm not disgusted with you!" Lin Xiaonan hurriedly explained: "People are just afraid that you will feel uncomfortable!" ”
Jiang Ping smiled: "I know your intentions, but you really don't have to worry about me." Come, eat first, and then take you to get your dress ready! ”
It's also strange to say that Lin Xiaonan has been struggling with this matter for an afternoon, but Jiang Ping solved her heart with just a few words.
At this time, Lin Xiaonan only felt that his whole body was relaxed, and nodded vigorously: "Well, I listen to you!" ”
The two hurriedly had dinner, and Jiang Ping took Lin Xiaonan to buy a dress for the party. In fact, he had vaguely guessed that Lin Xiaonan received the invitation inexplicably, which should be related to Robert. Except for that guy, among the people Lin Xiaonan knows, there shouldn't be anyone who can easily get an invitation to a party of this level.
And the reason why Robert did this, Jiang Ping also guessed a few points. is nothing more than to let Lin Xiaonan see the luxury and style of the so-called "high society", in order to highlight the incompetence of his "poor boy", hoping that this will make Lin Xiaonan change his mind and turn into Robert's arms.
In Jiang Ping's view, this kind of trick is not worth mentioning at all. If Robert knew what he and Lin Xiaolan had experienced together, he would definitely not use such a clumsy method.
"Since you want to pretend to be a buddy, then let's pretend to be enough." Jiang Ping thought to himself in his heart, and a disdainful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Although Jiang Ping said that he was taking Lin Xiaonan to buy dresses, he did not go to those big shopping malls that sold famous brands, but took her to a delicate and quiet alley. There isn't even a store here, and I don't know what dresses I can buy. In fact, thanks to Jiang Ping who brought Lin Xiaonan here, if it was someone else, Lin Xiaonan would have found an excuse to leave.
Jiang Ping took Lin Xiaonan's hand, came to a two-story small building and stopped, and gently rang the doorbell twice. Soon, a middle-aged woman in her thirties came to open the door, looked at the two of them and asked suspiciously, "Who are you looking for?" ”
"Hello, we want to meet Mrs. Patty." Jiang Ping said politely: "Please tell me." ”
The middle-aged woman glanced at the two of them, and then asked, "Do you have an appointment?" ”
"Oh, we don't have an appointment." Jiang Ping tore out a piece of paper from the notebook he was carrying with him and handed it to the other party: "But please give this to Mrs. Patty, I think she will be willing to see us after she sees it." ”
On that piece of paper was the outline of a dress that Jiang Ping casually sketched on the way here. The woman took it and looked at it, and then politely said to Jiang Ping, "Please wait a moment, two of you." ”
"Thank you." Jiang Ping also nodded politely, and then the woman left in a hurry.
"Who is this Lady Patty?" Waiting for the woman to leave, Lin Xiaonan couldn't help but whisper to Jiang Ping: "Seeing that she still has to make an appointment, she seems to be very powerful!" ”
Jiang Ping glanced at the curious Lin Xiaonan, then shook his head with a smile and said, "You also study fashion design, but you don't know Mrs. Patti?" I'm starting to doubt the quality of teaching in your school! ”
Jiang Ping's words made Lin Xiaonan startled, and he couldn't help but open his eyes and said, "She is that Mrs. Patty?" ”
"Who else but her?" Jiang Ping smiled and nodded, "That painting of mine should be able to impress Mrs. Patty, you will soon be able to meet the real person!" ”
"Oh, why didn't you say it sooner!" Listening to Jiang Ping's words, Lin Xiaonan couldn't help but say to him with disgust: "I didn't prepare anything, I didn't even change my clothes, it's too presumptuous to see her like this!" ”
It's no wonder that Lin Xiaonan is so nervous, because this Mrs. Patti is simply a legend in the fashion industry. Before she was 45 years old, she was a very famous fashion designer and worked with many famous fashion brands. And every time Mrs. Patti launches a new fashion collection, it always causes a sensation in the fashion circle and has received countless praise. At the same time, these fashions are also very popular with consumers, and they are typical of applause and popularity.
After the age of forty-five, Mrs. Patti gradually stopped designing fashion, but turned to a tailor, specializing in tailoring haute couture.
With Mrs. Patti's reputation in the fashion industry, there are certainly many people who come to her for custom fashion. However, she is not a refusal to come, she only customizes fashion for those who are pleasing to her eyes. If Mrs. Patti doesn't like you, whether you're a member of the royal family or the richest man in the world, she'll give you a shut-in.
But Mrs. Patty's hand-made tailoring is impeccable, so despite her demanding selection of customers, her reputation continues to grow. In the upper class of Europe and the United States, being able to own a handmade fashion by Mrs. Patti has become a status symbol, and it can also become the envy of others.
And Jiang Ping actually brought Lin Xiaonan to visit this legend in the fashion industry, which of course made her feel very nervous. She complained to Jiang Ping while re-tying her hair, and then carefully looked at her dress to see if there was any rudeness.
Just when Lin Xiaonan was busy sorting out her appearance, the woman just now opened the door and came out again, and said politely to the two: "Madame, please, please come with me!" (To be continued......)
PS: Second update.