Chapter 549 Your Man The moment Ning Ran alighted, she saw Sunny, who had dyed his hair purple.
He was wearing a pink tapered trench coat and a pair of white leather trousers. With his flawless white skin, one wouldnât be faulted for thinking that he was a girl.
Sunny saw her too. âDing Mi, my baby, come over here.â
His voice was so gentle and feminine that it made Ning Ran envious.
âSunny, itâs been a long time. I see youâre as⦠fashionable as always.â
Just when Ning Ran walked over and shook his hand, she caught a whiff of the elegant perfume he was wearing.
âAre you saying that I look slutty? Just speak candidly instead of telling me that Iâm fashionable,â Sunny replied with a smile.
âI was worried about getting on your nerves,â Ning Ran returned his smile.
She truly liked Sunny a lot. Although he was weird, he was never hypocritical and always wore his heart on his sleeve.
By being himself, it made him someone approachable. Nonetheless, it required a lot of courage from him to behave that way.
As a result, Ning Ran admired him for his attitude toward life.
âI wonât be angry because I donât care about what others think of me. Even though more than half of those in showbiz ridicule me for being crazy, they cannot do without my expertise, especially for major events. After all, I excel in making people look amazing.â
While speaking, Sunny gestured with one hand and placed the other on his hip. It was an animated sight indeed.
âI never said that you are crazy. Instead, I admire you for how unique you are,â Ning Ran added.
âI knew that you have good tastes. Come, let me take you to a tailor to get your evening gown done,â
Sunny remarked.
Half an hour later, Ning Ran met Sunnyâs tailor.
Assuming she was going to meet someone old, Ning Ran was surprised to see a young man instead.
He was wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and a grey suit. He also had his hair tied up in a ponytail and a huge diamond ring on his finger.
Tall and dashing, he even had a vibrant look to his face.
âThis is the famous designer, Giorgio. And this is Ding Mi. Sheâs here to tailor a gown,â Sunny introduced them to each other.
âPleasure to meet you, Giorgio,â Ning Ran greeted with a smile.
Without saying a word, Giorgio approached Ning Ran and scrutinized her from top to toe.
Ning Ran naturally felt uncomfortable being eyed by a man like that.
However, on Sunnyâs account, she bore with it without protest.
âYou have a very good figure, but why were you wearing such an ugly costume on the show? Who designed that ugly piece?â Giorgio asked a strange question all of a sudden.
Briefly stunned, Ning Ran quickly realized he was talking about The Sound of Thunder 2.
Having thought that the costume looked decent, she was surprised by Giorgioâs comment.
âIâm not really sure who designed it.â Ning Ran laughed awkwardly.
âIâm not saying youâre ugly. In fact, youâre pretty like an angel. Iâm just criticizing the costume for being ugly. If I had designed it, you would have definitely looked divine!â Giorgio declared.
âThatâs enough. Considering how high your fees are, the production team canât afford you,â Sunny interjected.
Giorgio pondered a moment. âItâs true that they canât afford me.â
âThatâs all there is to it. Anyway, take a look at her and design something for her to wear to the Golden Flower Awards,â Sunny instructed.
âWhatâs your budget?â Giorgio asked.
âThereâs no limit. All that matters is that she looks stunning,â Sunny replied.
âNo limit? Thatâs not acceptable. The clothes I make have always been expensive. What if she doesnât pay up?â Giorgio questioned.
âIâm here on Sir Chenâs instructions. Do you think money is going to be an issue?â Sunny gave him a condescending look.
âIn that case, thereâs no problem at all. Nonetheless, I have to let you know first that I donât tailor anything for less than a hundred thousand,â Giorgio reiterated.
Ning Ran was astounded. A hundred thousand?
âA hundred thousand for a gown?â Ning Ran stared at Giorgio.
âYes. I only use the best fabric and accessories in the market. Hence, thereâs no way I can make anything for less than that. Also, thereâs no ceiling for my prices,â Giorgio explained.
âWellâ¦â
âDonât worry. You donât have to pay for it. Sir Chen has asked the company to take care of it,â Sunny reassured her.
âIsnât it too expensive still? Is it worth it just for a gown?â Ning Ran couldnât believe her ears.
âItâs definitely worth it. In fact, itâs not expensive at all, as clothes are everything to oneâs beauty. If that werenât the case, you wouldâve gotten something from the mall instead of coming here to see me.
Actually, Iâm in the midst of an order for one of the royal families. If it werenât because of Sunny and Sir Chen, I wouldnât have bothered with you.â
Giorgio was visibly displeased.
Ning Ran apologized with a smile, âIâm sorry that my words have come across the wrong way. Itâs just that I have never worn anything this expensive before.â
âItâs all right. Letâs take your measurements now. When do you need the gown?â Giorgio asked.
âNext week,â Sunny answered.
âNext week? Thatâs not possible. Iâm sure that youâre aware that the entire process, from design to the final product, takes a long time. How am I going to finish the gown in only a few days?â Giorgio lamented.
âI donât care. All I know is that the awards ceremony is upon us, and she needs to be wearing your gorgeous dress by then,â Sunny declared.
âForget it. You should just get one from the mall. Thereâs no way I can come out with a gown in just a few days.â Giorgio shrugged his shoulders.
âSir Chen insists that you take the job. If you donât, I canât guarantee that nothing will happen to you.
After all, you too are familiar with his temper,â Sunny threatened.
âSir Chen is a reasonable man. Call him, and Iâll explain it to him myself,â Giorgio replied, unfazed by Sunny.
âSure. Give Sir Chen a call.â Sunny turned to Ning Ran.
âMe?â
âIsnât it obvious? You should be the one calling because heâs your man, not mine,â Sunny remarked sarcastically, causing Ning Ran to feel a chill down her spine.
It was terrifying to her when men spoke coquettishly, more so than watching a horror movie.
Left without a choice, Ning Ran gave Nan Chen a call, to which he quickly answered. âSpeak.â
âGiorgio wants to talk to you.â
Ning Ran handed the phone over to Giorgio like a hot potato after putting it on speaker.
âSir Chen, itâs been a long time. When are you dropping by to tailor some clothes?â Giorgio greeted.
âYou only do female clothing. They suit Sunny more than me,â Nan Chen quipped.
It sounded to Ning Ran that they knew each other well. Otherwise, Nan Chen wouldnât have said something like that.
âSir Chen, Iâm unable to take this job. Although I feel the urge to tailor a gown for a beauty like her, thereâs just not enough time.â
âThatâs your problem,â Nan Chen countered.
âNo, if you had let me know earlier, I would have been able to do it. But now, there isnât enough time.
Why donât you get one from the mall this time? And Iâll do it for her next time. Sir Chen, I know youâre someone reasonableââ
âNo, Iâm not,â Nan Chen snapped.
Meanwhile, when Sunny tried to hide his smile, he did it with such elegance that Ning Ran couldnât help but feel impressed.
âSir Chen, youâre putting me in an impossible positionââ
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