"Alright!" Ye Hua invited her to a al, and since she had nothing much to do in City Z, taking so ti out for a casual al was fine by her. Thinking of Xu Xiuxiu, she agreed readily and directly.
The two arranged to have their al in a newly opened star-rated hotel in City Z, which was quite classy. They booked a private room. Xu Xiuxiu, having nothing else to occupy her, arrived at the hotel a bit early, while Ye Hua arrived on ti. However, what surprised Xu Xiuxiu was that Ye Hua had also brought a female friend along.
"Mr. Ye, aren’t you going to introduce us?" Xu Xiuxiu arched an eyebrow, slightly surprised as she inquired of Ye Hua. Her eyes contained a knowing smile. Ye Hua was no longer young and had yet to settle down with soone. Suddenly there was a woman in the picture, and although Xu Xiuxiu was surprised, she carried a heart full of blessings.
"This is Su Nuo." Ye Hua’s tone was casual; he simply introduced the woman beside him with a brief ntion of her na, without planning to say much else.
But Ye Hua’s perfunctory introduction clearly caused a flash of embarrassnt and dissatisfaction on Miss Su Nuo’s face. She had thought that since Ye Hua had agreed to bring her to the al, he intended to give her an official status. After all, she believed she had rit and was a match for Ye Hua. But it seed she had overthought it. When she asked him to help facilitate a eting with Xu Xiuxiu, he indeed only took on the role of setting up the eting; he paid no mind to anything else. This showed that Ye Hua was much more difficult to handle than she had imagined.
Xiuxiu, being a woman herself, clearly understood why Su Nuo felt aggrieved. After all, Ye Hua’s attitude was also a way to define her status. She originally thought that Ye Hua was fond of Miss Su Nuo, which was why he had brought her along, but for so reason, it seed that was not the case. Yet, if Ye had no interest in Miss Su Nuo, why bring her along to the al? Now, Xiuxiu was sowhat puzzled.
"Hello, Miss Su Nuo." Although her mind was swimming with thoughts, she still greeted her warmly with a smile. eting soone with a smile has always been effective, both in ancient tis and today.
"Hello, Mr. Xu. I’m quite familiar with Mr. Ye, so I often hear him speak of you. I truly admire your capabilities. It’s an honor to et you today; your charisma is indeed exceptional," said Su Nuo, her words equally dignified and polite with just the right amount of a flattering tone. Despite being about the sa age as Xu Xiuxiu, considering Xu Xiuxiu’s accomplishnts, Su Nuo’s speech was full of respectful titles.
"You flatter , Miss Su," Xu Xiuxiu replied in a casual tone, giving Ye Hua a sidelong glance with a raised eyebrow. Clearly, Su Nuo was trying to flatter her, which ant she had so agenda in mind, and Xu Xiuxiu had no choice but to inquire with Ye Hua.
Ye Hua, too, picked up on Xu Xiuxiu’s inquisitive gaze and had no choice but to explain, "Miss Su has so business she’d like to discuss with you. I’m just acting as a diator and introduced you two. Whether her matter goes through or not, you’ll have to weigh that yourself." Ye Hua straightforwardly passed the responsibility to Xu Xiuxiu.
"Oh! Miss Su, what would you like to discuss?" Xiuxiu asked, with an expression showing she understood.
"Mr. Xu, how about we talk while we eat and drink?" suggested Su Nuo, a woman who clearly had so skills. Although Ye Hua had introduced her to Xu Xiuxiu, he didn’t seem inclined to speak up for her. Natural enough, she didn’t rush to speak business before dinner, as it’s always been easier to discuss matters over a al, making the conversation more relaxed.
"No problem!" Xu Xiuxiu had experience with these types of situations.
It was clear Su Nuo needed sothing from her, displaying an attitude of soone with a request. Xu Xiuxiu was in no hurry; things would proceed as they should, and when necessary, she would speak up.
Su Nuo was an intelligent woman. Throughout the al, whenever Xiuxiu or Ye Hua said sothing, she occasionally chid in, never annoying and always within bounds. And she picked the perfect ti to reveal her intentions once she saw that Xiuxiu was almost done eating.
"Mr. Xu, the thing is, I’m in the fashion industry, and I currently focus on children’s wear, following a mid to low-range line. I hope to acquire two storefronts in Tangshui City Clothing City’s upscale VIP level—one focusing on children’s wear and the other on adult n’s and won’s clothing." Food, clothing, shelter, and transportation—clothing offers enormous potential, but it’s also tough to build a brand. Her franchise outlets had expanded so, and the brand had gained so recognition, yet it still remained niche. Endorsents by celebrities and the like were not as widespread as in later years, but if she wanted to elevate the brand’s status, Tangshui City Resort in City Z was the place with the highest developntal prospects and the largest footfall—a surefire profit.
This was Su Nuo’s intention, but Tangshui City had very stringent requirents for fashion brands looking to set up shop. She had known Ye Hua for so ti and was aware that he held shares in Tangshui City, so she turned to him for help. However, Ye Hua inford her that he was not the sole decision-maker in Tangshui City, so her desire to establish a presence there necessitated Xu Xiuxiu’s approval; hence, she was here today, thick-skinned, seeking a al.
"Miss Su Nuo, since Mr. Ye introduced you to , I’ll be straightforward and won’t beat around the bush. Tangshui City Clothing City has just been completed, but since you’re interested, I suppose you’ve done your research and know how expensive the storefronts there are," said Xu Xiuxiu. The Clothing City was built behind the luxury brands, designed to cater to high, mid, and low ranges, with the VIP level hosting world-famous fashion brands, none cheaper than the ordinary luxury brands. If Su Nuo had asked for a mid-range brand, Xu Xiuxiu might have agreed grudgingly, but she requested a VIP level storefront—reserved for world-renowned brands that only had one storefront each. Su Nuo’s ambition seed rather excessive!
"Let’s set aside the cost for now, but the layout of the VIP level is already set with one storefront per brand. Your request for two storefronts puts in a difficult position. Of course, that’s a secondary issue. The problem is that the VIP level of Tangshui City features internationally renowned brands. You are aware that the current occupants include Chanel, LV, and other top-notch international won’s clothing brands. Even the least among them are well-known dostic brands. Your clothing design and materials are indeed innovative, as I can tell from your own attire, suggesting you have done quite so research on fashion. However, your brand is still relatively small, and, to be frank, I hadn’t even heard of it before now," said Xu Xiuxiu, addressing Su Nuo’s audacious request with sharp clarity, causing Su Nuo to blush with embarrassnt.
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