Chapter 766: Trouble with the Models

Su Zeyuan returned to Su Yuxi’s side and whispered, “Are you sure there won’t be any problems with the show later?”

“Of course not. By the way, how did the talks with those big bosses go?”

“They’re all old foxes. Even though someone put in a good word, they haven’t turned down Jiu Yi either. I’m guessing they want to see how the afternoon show plays out.”

They were all shrewd business people with their own connections. In a situation like this, the quality and style of the clothing would naturally be a deciding factor.

Su Yuxi was very confident in her designs. “Don’t worry,” she said. “It’ll be fine!”

‘Those styles are all so chic. Foreigners love dressing in novel, fashionable ways; they like the unexpected. My bold, ultra-modern designs will definitely catch their eye!’

To this day, Su Yuxi firmly believed she was in no way inferior to Qin Jiao.

‘She just has a protagonist’s halo, that’s all!’

After a short break for lunch, the afternoon runway show began.

In those days, the pace of runway shows wasn’t so fast, the number of models wasn’t very large, and it was easy for things to go wrong.

Sure enough, Jiang Xiaoyue came rushing over to find Qin Jiao. “Xiao Jiao, something’s happened with the models! A few of them suddenly have upset stomachs and can’t go on stage.”

For something like this to happen at such a critical juncture, it was clearly sabotage.

Fortunately, Qin Jiao and her team had anticipated all sorts of situations and had backup models ready. But there was a specific reason Jiang Xiaoyue was so anxious.

“None of the backup models can wear the finale outfit we prepared,” she said.

It was a Chinese-inspired outfit with dragon and phoenix embroidery, and it was a vibrant red!

Only a model with a powerful, commanding presence could pull off an outfit like that.

In truth, the outfit wasn’t suited for everyday wear; it was perfect for formal events. Of course, if a bride had an exceptional presence and was tall enough, it would also be suitable for a wedding.

The embroidery on this outfit, which was suitable for important events or even a wedding banquet, had been hand-stitched by artisans Qin Jiao had specially commissioned from Su City.

This was an experiment for her; if it was successful, she planned to develop a whole new production line dedicated to this style.

But without the right model to properly showcase its style, the outfit would just be a two-dimensional object on a hanger, lacking depth and form. Its impact would be greatly diminished.

With the afternoon show already underway and their slot third in the lineup, they had less than half an hour. There was no time to find another model.

Qin Jiao said decisively, “I’ll do it.”

At over five-foot-seven, Qin Jiao was quite tall. And although she had given birth, she had taken excellent care of herself; her figure was every bit as good as a professional model’s.

Most importantly, her presence was a perfect match for the outfit.

In fact, when Jiang Xiaoyue had first designed the outfit, Qin Jiao had joked that they should make another one in a different color for her to keep.

She never imagined she would get to wear it so soon.

Jiang Xiaoyue’s eyes lit up. “That’s right, Xiao Jiao, you should wear it! You can definitely pull it off!”

Meanwhile, Su Yuxi watched as Qin Jiao hurried backstage with Jiang Xiaoyue, a smug smile playing on her lips.

‘With your models out of commission, let’s see how you’re going to showcase anything!’

Su Zeyuan muttered to her, “I heard Qin Jiao was prepared and brought three backup models with her.”

“If she had backups, why would she be rushing backstage like that? The backups must be useless.”

Su Yuxi wasn’t concerned in the slightest.

As far as she was concerned, she had today’s show in the bag.