Chapter 78

No. Xi Ze replied calmly without a second of hesitation.

This answer made Ming Yu slightly shocked. He lightly placed the small bowl on the table and asked in a confused manner. You know a lot about my itinerary and even knew what happened when I was recording on the island. This Ming Yu paused before continuing. Yes, is this what Sister Du told you?

Xi Ze shook his head. She didnt say you were sick.

That means Sister Du told you other things.

Ming Yu didnt think much about this issue because in certain aspects, he also had a strong desire for control. a.s.suming that he was a designer and Xi Ze the model he was interested in, Ming Yu would also use various means to make Xi Ze care about him. Ming Yu might be even more intimate than Xi Ze was now.

As long as the other person wasnt malicious and cared for him, Ming Yu didnt mind the mans actions of having informants. His morale requirements werent high.

Xi Ze stayed silent and didnt answer.

Upon seeing this, Ming Yu understood the other persons words by default. He didnt care too much and kept talking. Since you know the situation of my jobs, you should know that I endorsed the Nideland Smoke perfumes. Isnt the promotional effect very good?

I know. Xi Ze lightly nodded and handed the porcelain bowl to Ming Yu. Eat the porridge.

Ming Xiaoyu, Werent we talking?

Xi Ze who was still holding the bowl. We can talk while you eat.

Ming Xiaoyu, !!!

Ming Yu felt that it was strange to listen to this mans words and to talk about such a serious topic when eating glutinous rice porridge! Sometimes he would take a few sips, put down the porridge and speak a few words, then eat from the bowl again!

Ming Xiaoyu thought, I dont look solemn at all!!! >

Then this matter has nothing to do with you. Did Shen Xiang a.s.sist in the publicity? Ming Yu thought carefully before saying, In fact, there is a loophole in what you said. My current momentum is good, but it isnt enough to make Shen Xiang promote me to this extent. Brother Zhao said that Shen Xiang pays attention to the Muse models according to rating. Can you tell me what level I am at now?

Xi Ze didnt expect the youth to unexpectedly cut to the key part of the problem. He was startled and stared seriously into the youths eyes.

This contact gave Xi Ze a deeper understanding of Ming Yu.

This youth was quite clever and intelligent.

The two words werent repeated. Ming Yus IQ was high and his memory was good. He had a wide range of knowledge for a model and a first-cla.s.s sense of aesthetics. This intelligence was supplemented by Ming Yus cleverness. His emotional quotient was high, he carefully observed small details and he had a good grasp of human nature.

If Ming Yu had questioned his level of concern a few months ago, it wouldve been impossible to ask Xi Ze in person. It was because at that time, their relations.h.i.+p wasnt close enough. He paid close attention to human emotions.

Now Ming Xiaoyu knew that Xi Ze would happily answer this small question.

It also indicated that Ming Yus heart treated Xi Ze in a manner different to the vast majority of the world, maybe even everyone else.

The handsome and n.o.ble man couldnt help feeling good as he thought this. His lips curved and he whispered, The same level as me.

Ming Yu was stunned when he heard the words, his spoon even freezing in the air. It took him a moment to digest the meaning of The same level as me. Then Ming Xiaoyu frowned and asked, Xi Ze, arent you too good to me?

Xi Ze made a surprised expression. How?

Ming Yu replied, Isnt it?

Lets put aside the level of concern in the company. Just look at the bowl of porridge and side dishes in front of him. Even if they werent made with Xi Zes own hands, he had ordered the take away. At the same time, Xi Ze stayed at his house since morning and took care of him until now.

If this wasnt good, then what could be considered good?

Xi Ze didnt immediately answer the youths question. His black eyes were like deep pools as he quietly stared at Ming Yu. The emotions in his eyes were very complex, but Ming Yu didnt avoid the other persons gaze. Rather, he calmly confronted it.

The two men watched each other for a long time before Xi Ze whispered, Well, I guess so.

Ming Xiaoyu, /==/

Hey, you are a little irritating today!!

Xi Ze was probably aware of the youths gloomy mood but couldnt help smiling as he used his chopsticks to help Ming Yu with a few dishes. He held the vegetables and said quietly, I have been telling you from a long time ago that you are my muse, my source of inspiration. The picture I drew of you earlier, I got a good inspiration from it. Perhaps you can see the clothing in the next Ji and Ya show. And if you agree to be my model, I will treat you better than I am now.

Ming Yu heard this and subconsciously asked, Is it only if I become your model?

Xi Zes hands paused during the motion of selecting vegetables. After a short time, he shook his head and said, There is another way that I can treat you 10,000 times better than being my model.

Ming Yu didnt ask and XiZe didnt say anything more.

Ming Yu still had a bit of a cold and his appet.i.te wasnt very strong. If the porridge and side dishes hadnt been too delicious, he wouldnt have eaten so much. Once Ming Yus stomach felt full, Xi Ze removed the dishes. Ming Yu smiled and asked, This restaurants food is really good. Where did you order it from Xi Ze?

Xi Ze was startled by the words. He turned seriously and emphasized, I, made, all, of, it.

Seeing that this man insisted the food was all his own, Ming Yu could only nod helplessly. Yes, you made it.

Xi Ze,

As Xi Ze was walking towards the door, the youths low and hoa.r.s.e voice suddenly rang out in the room. Xi Ze, I really want to thank you.

Xi Zes footsteps suddenly paused. He turned to look at the youth behind him raising an eyebrow and asking, Are you thanking me for making such a delicious meal?

Under the bright and dazzling lights, the pale youths lips slightly curved, looking like a splendid spring flower, a type of sick beauty. He c.o.ked his head and solemnly continued, It isnt just for these things, but all the things you have done. Whether I know it or not, thank you.

The words made Xi Ze feel startled for a very long time. Then he gave a low laugh. A long time ago, I said I wouldnt accept verbal thanks.

Ming Yu asked, Ah?

What practical actions are you planning to use to thank me? For example, being my model?

Ill take back my thanks.

***

His sickness came and went quickly.

Maybe it was because Xi Ze really took care of him. Ming Yu didnt know what Xi Ze did, but he woke up feeling a lot better. The next day, there were no symptoms apart from some dryness in his throat.

Xi Ze was very busy but the next day, he still came downstairs to measure Ming Yus temperature. After confirming that there was no fever and his physical condition was much better, Xi Ze a.s.sured Ming Yu that he could freely move.

Ming Yu looked at the mans serious appearance and couldnt help murmuring, Are you sure your surname isnt w.a.n.g?

The confused Xi Ze, ?

Huaxia has an old saying: If you have difficulties, I will help. I live next door and my surname is w.a.n.g.

Xi Ze,

The old Huaxia saying,

After lunch, Mr. Xi, who might be surnamed w.a.n.g, left Ming Yus house first in order to let him rest. But Ming Yu wasnt a person who could be still. He had two or three days of rest and felt that his body was completely good. Thus, on Zhao Ruis advice, he attended a fas.h.i.+on show organized by a fas.h.i.+on magazine.

Occasionally, magazines would hold fas.h.i.+on shows and invited several good fas.h.i.+on brands to display a series of clothing. The one that Ming Yu attended was the exclusive fas.h.i.+on show of his old collaborator, Character.

Unknowingly, Ming Yu had acquired quite a high status in the industry.

In particular, the recent Nidelan advertis.e.m.e.nts overwhelmed peoples attention. Once Ming Yu entered the fas.h.i.+on shows venue, many celebrities in the industry wanted to talk to him. Luo Ru smiled from beside him and accepted the business cards.

Once the fas.h.i.+on show was about to begin, Ming Yu found that sitting behind him was unexpectedly Wu Yuzhen!

Sir Wu was just as handsome as he was six months ago. Ming Yu chatted with him for a while before the fas.h.i.+on show began.

Half a year ago, Wu Yuzhen and Liu Qian were considered the best performers in the fas.h.i.+on industry in recent years and Ming Yu could only occupy a small section with them in Character. This indicated the reputation of the other party. Today, when Character sent an invitation to them, Ming Yus seat was placed in front of Wu Yuzhen. This showed how the world had changed in six months.

Small companies had the advantages of small companies, but large companies also had the advantages of large companies.

In a small company, Wu Yuzhen could get all the best resources and opportunities. In a big company, if Ming Yu had no strength and didnt try hard to go up, the good resources wouldnt come to him.

However, once in a big company, the resources obtain were incomparable to the small companies.

Once the fas.h.i.+on show ended, Ming Yu invited Wu Yuzhen to attend his birthday dinner next month. Wu Yuzhen easily smiled and agreed. There was no need to have too many barriers between friends. Ming Yu mightve risen quite rapidly in the past half a year and surpa.s.sed Wu Yuzhen, but Wu Yuzhen didnt mind it.

Only a small and weak-minded person would envy the growth of others instead of working hard.

After the fas.h.i.+on show ended, Ming Yu thought up a plan to change houses.

TL: From Hahachns Internet Slang Glossary: Next door+Old w.a.n.g. Mr. w.a.n.g who lives next door. This Internet slang term has two meanings: 1) The secret lover of ones wife. 2) Someone elses husband whom a woman often deems better than her own. She often annoyingly compares her own husband with that alpha male neighbor/friend/acquaintance hoping to inspire the husband to catch up with the role model.