Chapter 1803 - 1648: Stylist 24
Chapter 1803: Chapter 1648: Stylist 24
Tao Shuangshuang looked at Min Bowen with a headache. This guy is like a ghost, unable to comprehend what rejection means, leaving her speechless.
But Tao Shuangshuang found it a bit strange. Why was Min Bowen’s glamorous female companion looking at her with more enthusiasm than Min Bowen?
Soon, Tao Shuangshuang figured out why. Min Bowen’s glamorous female companion, upon seeing her, quickly ditched Min Bowen and rushed over, with a very friendly smile on her face.
"Hello, you must be Ms. Tao Shuangshuang, the stylist. I’m Feng Baoying, an actress, very pleased to meet you here!"
Once Feng Baoying spoke, Tao Shuangshuang suddenly remembered—she actually did know Feng Baoying.
All the fuss caused by Min Bowen had clouded her mind, leading her to forget who Feng Baoying was.
Feng Baoying is a rich second generation, but unlike others, she enjoys acting. To get roles, she often funds the film crew herself and tends to get decent roles.
Her acting skills seem pretty good, but she’s just not popular. Even though she played roles like a second or third female lead, and even had two lead roles in idol dramas, she somehow hasn’t become famous.
Because Feng Baoying isn’t very popular, she hasn’t asked Tao Shuangshuang for styling, which is why she didn’t pay much attention to her.
Now, with Feng Baoying enthusiastically greeting her, Tao Shuangshuang also smiled back, "Hello, I’ve seen your work, the movie with the female police officer. You played a detective, and your acting was excellent, especially the sacrifice scene, very moving."
Feng Baoying was a bit surprised—she hadn’t expected Tao Shuangshuang to actually know what roles she had played.
In fact, Tao Shuangshuang has diligently watched all the popular movies and TV dramas featuring actors with some fame, memorizing the characters, so she’d have conversation topics when meeting these actors later.
Tao Shuangshuang didn’t want to spend more time with Min Bowen, so she quickly exchanged a few words with Feng Baoying, ignoring Min Bowen’s eager gaze from the side, then pulled Jiang Jiali and Sister He away.
After Tao Shuangshuang left, Feng Baoying still excitedly watched her back, as she had just secured a chance for an advance styling session with Tao Shuangshuang.
"You look so happy. What’s so special about this Tao Shuangshuang?" Min Bowen was a bit upset with Tao Shuangshuang’s indifference and didn’t care about expressing his interest in another woman in front of Feng Baoying.
This was because Feng Baoying wasn’t Min Bowen’s woman. Both were rich second generations, loved fun, and their families were acquainted.
This time, they just happened to bump into each other while touring, and genuinely had no romantic feelings.
Feng Baoying looked down on Min Bowen for being a playboy who changed women quickly, and Min Bowen couldn’t understand why Feng Baoying, a perfectly fine lady, was so fixated on the entertainment industry.
However, neither Min Bowen nor Feng Baoying would say these things out loud, let alone when Min Bowen wanted to ask Feng Baoying more about the woman who disdained him.
Feng Baoying didn’t mind enlightening Min Bowen: "She’s Tao Shuangshuang, an incredibly talented stylist. People in our industry say she has God’s hands. Many who didn’t make a splash in the entertainment industry had their images successfully transformed by her styling and became famous.
Our company’s currently hot top star, Miao Rui, got her styling done by Tao Shuangshuang. The clothes were specially designed by her. I heard that’s why Miao Rui got a filming opportunity that’s now exploding in popularity. All her red carpet looks were styled by Tao Shuangshuang.
I wanted Tao Shuangshuang to style me a long time ago, but she’s so famous now, her queue extends over a month.
I just happened to meet her now and asked if I could cut in line, and surprisingly, she was very agreeable, promising to design a custom style for me once back in S City."
Feng Baoying was excited, thinking her acting skills, even if not on par with seasoned veterans, were still strong among newcomers. It was just her image wasn’t right, which kept her from fame.
If a top stylist like Tao Shuangshuang could pair her with the best-suited style, she would surely become popular.
Min Bowen watched the direction where Tao Shuangshuang left, feeling even more intrigued—it turned out she was a strong woman, and he hadn’t pursued such a woman before.
Feng Baoying, seeing Min Bowen’s expression, understood what he was thinking and couldn’t help but warn him: "If you’re thinking of targeting her, I advise you to give up.
Tao Shuangshuang isn’t one of those shallow girls who can be won over with sweet words or money.
She’s both a designer and a top-tier stylist. I’ve heard she’s also serving as Asia’s fashion designer for an internationally renowned brand, earning more than enough to keep you.
Look at her face. Even among stars, it’s top-notch, and she has a queue of men—rich and handsome ones—pursuing her. Yet, she hasn’t shown even a hint of interest in any man.
Our entertainment company’s CEO is an incredibly outstanding man. Are you a match for him? Such an excellent man pursued her fervently for six months but barely exchanged a few words. Measure yourself and see if you can chase after her."
Min Bowen: "..."
Now he was feeling a bit heartbroken. Although Min Bowen was fickle and loved chasing girls, he still had self-awareness. If Tao Shuangshuang was that exceptional yet uninterested in romance, he really had no chance.
Although giving up felt uncomfortable and inexplicably sad, Min Bowen decided to be sensible and not irritate her. With so many flowers in the world, if he couldn’t have the queen of flowers, there’s always the peony.
Tao Shuangshuang didn’t yet know Feng Baoying had silently solved a trouble for her. If she knew, she would surely give Feng Baoying a VIP membership card, one that allows her to cut in line anytime.
Worried Min Bowen might pursue her, Tao Shuangshuang didn’t enjoy herself this time, only soaked in the hot springs and viewed cherry blossoms for two days before hurriedly returning to S City.
Ten years later, Tao Shuangshuang bought a lakeside villa in the neighborhood where Wang Ziqing lived. Beside the shore was a blooming rose garden, and the lake was adorned with grand lilies and lotus, offering a splendid view.
Though Sister He and Jiang Jiali also purchased homes and brought their families over, due to their good relationship with Tao Shuangshuang, they often continued living together, maintaining close ties over the years.
Additionally, over these years, Wang Ziqing, originally a client, became fast friends with Tao Shuangshuang, Sister He, and Jiang Jiali. Whenever their schedules permitted, these four strong women would gather to dine together.
Meanwhile, Wang Ziqing’s husband, Lai Mingxing, frequently complained about his wife’s busy lifestyle, lamenting she spent her little free time with friends rather than him.
Wang Ziqing, however, became increasingly indifferent in her dealings with Lai Mingxing, ready with the intention to divorce if he cheated, regardless of their history together.
Nowadays, Wang Ziqing’s life is full and no longer reliant solely on men, thus she calmly maintains this approach. Meanwhile, Lai Mingxing has remained passionately devoted to her, having not cheated again.