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As the wealthiest woman in Liyue, she has the financial means to do so. Moreover, she will be coming to negotiate with the government soon, and she can make a hefty sum of money then. There is absolutely no problem with funding.
Although the textile exhibition was not as significant as the reconstruction of the Jade Pavilion, it was still very lively, as it was the first major event in Liyue after the disaster.
The event will be held at the Yujing Terrace plaza, and Tianquan and Yuheng, two of the Liyue Seven Stars, will personally attend the opening ceremony.
The exhibition was held as scheduled the next morning. Ningguang and Keqing attended in formal attire and gave brief speeches.
Lu Lin was also in the audience, watching the two radiant figures on stage, and he felt a faint sense of satisfaction.
"Hey, Lu Lin, do you recognize these two Seven Stars on stage?" Charlotte, who was snapping photos with her camera, asked curiously when she saw Lu Lin's expression.
"Yes, we have a good relationship."
"Really? Could you talk to them and let me do an exclusive interview with them?"
I've heard many legendary stories about Tianquan and Yuheng, and I've long wanted to interview them!
Charlotte looked excited; the young reporter was truly dedicated.
"Hmm, I can ask for you, but whether they'll agree is another matter."
Lu Lin was naturally happy to play matchmaker. This reporter was not only beautiful and cute, but also very lively, making her a perfect fit as a member of Chen Ge Hu!
Moreover, as a journalist, she was quite skilled at photography, and Lu Lin had a penchant for collecting the most beautiful moments of girls.
His collection now contains quite a few pictures. If he could win Charlotte's heart, wouldn't that be like having a professional photographer in the future?
All I have to do is work hard, and a professional photographer will help me document everything. It sounds so comfortable.
"Really? Thank you so much! Next time you come to Fontainebleau, come find me, I can be your guide!" Charlotte was overjoyed to receive his promise.
"Hehe, wait for my good news. Come on, let's go see what Chiori is up to."
Lu Lin accompanied Qianzhi and Charlotte to the event.
Originally, Ye Lan was supposed to come with them, but she had some work to take care of, so she asked Lu Lin to be her substitute.
Lu Lin was naturally happy to oblige; he couldn't let such a good opportunity to get closer to Chiori Charlotte slip by.
The exhibition was very large, with most textile and garment businesses in Tewat participating.
The booths were neatly arranged at Yujingtai for everyone to visit and exchange ideas.
The most eye-catching booth was that of the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild. The Flying Cloud Merchant Guild is not only the leading textile company in Liyue, but also an industry giant in the entire Teyvat region.
Everything they exhibited was absolutely top-notch! Even their booth was significantly larger than other companies'.
Chiori-ya is quite famous in Fontainebleau now, and it certainly deserves a booth.
However, Chiori came with the intention of learning from others' strengths, so she didn't bother to apply for a booth and only planned to visit.
Her first stop for a study tour was the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, an industry giant.
As a long-established giant, Feiyun Chamber of Commerce naturally has no shortage of top-notch tailors, who are also called fashion designers in Fontainebleau. The different names don't really matter.
In short, Qianzhi was immediately attracted by the several traditional Liyue costumes exhibited by the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild.
Qianzhi felt she had benefited greatly from observing, studying, and researching each piece.
She paused for a moment when she reached the very end.
At the textile exhibition, all the exhibits were of various textiles, except for the old lady at the end, where there were no actual textiles on display, but two design drawings.
The design drawings look heavily modified and don't look very professional, and there are no physical samples on display.
But Chiori's eyes lit up.
To be honest, after visiting so many costumes, most of them were displays of Liyue's traditional clothing. Although I could learn a lot about the essence of Liyue's traditions, they were lacking in terms of innovation.
There are a few innovative pieces, but they are actually alternative interpretations of tradition; there aren't many truly new ones.
These two designs, however, have a very novel style and a trendy, fashionable feel that Fontaine Clothing champions! They're completely different from the others!
Was it designed by this old lady?
Chiori was a little puzzled. She looked at the drawings carefully for a while and found them increasingly creative.
"Grandma, did you design this outfit? Why isn't the finished product on display?" Chiori asked curiously.
"Hehe, this isn't my design. A few days ago, a customer brought me a sketch and asked me to make a set." The kind-faced old lady explained patiently.
"Because of the tight schedule and the urgent demands from the customer, there was only one finished product left, which has already been delivered to the customer."
I thought this outfit was quite innovative, so I brought the design to the exhibition.
"What, little girl, are you interested in this outfit?"
"Yes, I think this outfit is quite innovative. It would definitely look very elegant on a girl," Chiori nodded in affirmation.
"Yes, the young lady is right. When the finished product was finished, I was thinking, if I could be thirty years younger, I would definitely make one for myself too!"
"Grandma, I'd like to take a picture of these two drawings so I can study them carefully when I get home, is that alright?"
"Of course I can. I asked that customer, and he didn't mind the paper being leaked. He agreed that I could exhibit it at the exhibition. Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken it out so easily."
"Thank you, Grandma. Please wait a moment while I go get the camera from my friend!"
Chiori turned around to look for Charlotte, but just then she ran into Lu Lin and his companion who were coming to find her.
"Charlotte, you've come at the perfect time! Take a couple of pictures for me!" she waved excitedly.
Chiori's personality isn't very likable; she's very independent and only shows this slightly lively side in front of her close friends.
"Here it comes! Did you come across some perfect piece of work?"
"These are two design drawings. The author is very creative, and I want to take them back and study them carefully."
As Chiori explained and pointed it out to Charlotte, just as she was about to take a picture, the old lady suddenly stopped Charlotte from doing so.
She smiled and pointed at Lu Lin: "You don't need to take any more pictures. The person in question is right here. Just ask him if you have any questions."
"Huh?" Chiori was momentarily stunned. "You designed this outfit?"
"These were some of my immature ideas, but I also owe a lot to the seamstress's superb skills!"
Lu Lin appeared exceptionally humble, with a smile on his face; he was truly a gentleman.
Chapter 115 In-depth Exchange with Chiori
The two design sketches that Chiori saw were naturally the white shirt and pencil skirt that Lu Lin had asked the old lady to make.
This outfit didn't seem particularly special to Lu Lin, but it was something very novel to Li Yue Ren and Qian Zhi.
After all, there is no similar style in Teyvat yet.
"I never expected it to be Mr. Lu's work. This makes me even more eager to communicate with you." Chiori was also quite surprised.
"Wow, Lu Lin, you're so amazing!" Charlotte knew how professional Chiori was in fashion design.
For her to approve of his design and even ask him to take pictures of his design sketches, Lu Lin's outfit must be something special.
"I wouldn't call it a work of art; it's just some random thoughts. I know absolutely nothing about actual design."
“Novel ideas are the most valuable. Yesterday Mr. Lu said he didn’t bring the design drawings. Did he bring them today?” Qianzhi’s eyes lit up as if she had discovered a new continent.
Although she has a difficult personality to get along with, she had a good impression of Lu Lin from the beginning, and now she has discovered that Lu Lin and she can have common ground in clothing design.
She was already quite eager to have a proper, in-depth conversation with Lu Lin.
"Don't worry, I certainly wouldn't forget such a great opportunity for exchange. I've brought all the blueprints." Lu Lin reassured her, then added:
"However, there are many good works at this exhibition, which should not be missed. Ms. Chiori, please browse the exhibition first, and we can talk in detail this afternoon."
“Okay! Why don’t you come with me, Mr. Lu?” Although she was a little impatient, Chiori knew that the exhibition was a rare opportunity, so she simply invited Lu Lin to come along.
Charlotte was somewhat surprised by this intimate gesture.
Qianzhi has never been one to give men the time of day, and she doesn't even care about the big shots in the Court of Law and the Mo Mang Palace. Inviting a man to go to an exhibition together like this is definitely a first for her.
However, Mr. Lu Lin is highly knowledgeable and humorous, making him a suitable companion for visiting exhibitions.
The three of them strolled through the exhibition together, and Lu Lin indeed demonstrated extraordinary knowledge. He not only spoke eloquently about clothing design, but also had his own insights into photography.
Actually, when it comes to fashion design, Lu Lin doesn't really know much about it; he just has knowledge from his original world.
Furthermore, he has a very good eye for beauty. After all, he is surrounded by beautiful women with unique characteristics, and their clothes and appearances are all quite good. Over time, his eye for beauty has naturally improved.
However, he was quite skilled in photography, and he had a very insightful conversation with Charlotte, the reporter.
"I never expected Mr. Lu to have such a deep understanding of photography!" Charlotte exclaimed with admiration as the conversation drew to a close.
"Hehe, these are just hobbies. I have a photo album with many stunning moments I've captured. You can take a look sometime."
Lu Lin's smile held a deeper meaning.
"I'm really looking forward to it!" Charlotte, unaware of his sinister intentions, was quite interested in these so-called "exquisite moments."
Half a day passed in a flash. The three of them strolled and chatted, and Lu Lin was eloquent and talkative, and had already been regarded as a close friend by Qianzhi and Charlotte.
Having finished exploring the exhibition, Lu Lin invited the two to have lunch at Wanmintang.
Because of the exhibition, Liyue Harbor was exceptionally bustling and lively today, and Wanmintang, a famous restaurant in Liyue, was also packed with customers.
Fortunately, Lu Lin had the foresight to ask Xiang Ling to reserve a private room in advance.
As soon as she arrived at Wanmintang, Xiangling took a break from her busy schedule to ask for a hug.
Then Shen He arrived.
Shen He has recently become increasingly adept at his work at Wanmintang.
She dresses very modestly and conservatively when she goes to work, which cannot hide her ethereal and fairy-like temperament, but now no one dares to approach her.
The aloof shop assistant at Wanmintang is not someone to mess with; everyone in Liyue Harbor knows that!
The only one who dared to provoke her was Lu Lin. He reached out and pulled the aloof fairy into his arms, and even kissed her thin lips.
This completely shocked countless diners.
Seeing Lu Lin's close interaction with Xiang Ling and Shen He, Qian Zhi and Charlotte were confused.
Lu Lin, isn't he Ye Lan's boyfriend?
Why are you so close to the chef and staff at Wanmintang again?
Even in front of Chiori and Charlotte, Lu Lin did not hide his intimate relationship with Xiangling and Shenhe.
He was actually testing how effective the "debonair" skill could be.
It seems things are going quite well now; although the two girls are puzzled and curious, they don't seem to have any aversion to it.
With the added appeal of the keywords, Lu Lin's behavior is not seen as scummy; on the contrary, it is seen as sincere and honest.
This entry is truly unbeatable.
After lunch, Chiori and Charlotte stood prettily in front of Lu Lin, waiting for his instructions.
We've finished touring the exhibition, and the afternoon is the time we've all agreed to spend exchanging ideas in depth.
"Hmm, I've prepared a special meeting place. Would you be interested in checking it out?"
"I'll do whatever you say."
After the morning's exhibition, Qianzhi and Charlotte had gained a relatively in-depth understanding of Lu Lin and had established a certain foundation of trust.
"Then come with me." Lu Lin grabbed the hands of the two women, one in each hand.
His movements were quite natural, but the two women were a little confused.
Charlotte blushed slightly; it was the first time she had been held in the hand by a man.
He hesitated for a moment, then ultimately said nothing.
Chiori was also surprised; she hadn't expected Lu Lin to make such a move. Instinctively, she tried to break free, but then heard Lu Lin say softly, "Don't move!"
Then, the two of them suddenly found themselves in an unfamiliar place.
"Wow, what a beautiful place! Can I take pictures?" Charlotte's voice was full of surprise.
The picturesque scenery of Chengehu, with its clear waters, lush mountains, and fragrant flowers, is truly captivating for young girls.
The two girls were so shocked by the sudden change of location that they forgot Lu Lin hadn't let go of their hands.
"Hmm~ You can take pictures, but the pictures can't be leaked. If you like this place, you can come here often."
Lu Lin led them inside, introducing the Chenge Pot like a tour guide.
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