Chapter 74: Reborn 1987 Chapter 74: Jianghai City Clothing Design Competition

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Protagonist:

Jiang Wenyu

Her fidgety, hesitant demeanor clearly showed she still felt guilty about what happened back then; seeing this, Jiang Wenyu also said softly to Chen Lan, "This girl went to a high-end clothing store — a single outfit costs over a hundred yuan, she really put thought into it. Although I don't know what exactly happened between you two, you should still spend some time together."

Chen Lan smiled faintly at Jiang Wenyu, her eyes full of tenderness, then said to Zhong Beiyue, "Miss Zhong, let's not talk about that for now. Please sit down first."

"Ah, okay!"

Even so, the inn wasn't very spacious, so Jiang Wenyu could only give up his own chair to her; after she sat down, he immediately asked curiously, "What are you guys doing in Jianghai City?"

Chen Lan didn't speak; Jiang Wenyu said, "We're here to handle some business."

Zhong Beiyue didn't ask further, just asked again, "So are you still doing clothing design now?"

Seeing Chen Lan nod slightly, Zhong Beiyue immediately exclaimed in delight, "Actually, after I went back last time I also changed my design philosophy — I don't chase trends or avant-garde anymore. Now I focus on designing simpler, more mass-appealing styles, just like you!"

As she narrated her changes in Jianghai City, Jiang Wenyu listened from the side feeling it was rather odd; she looked like a daughter proudly showing her achievements to her mother — quite interesting.

Chen Lan, however, still seemed uninterested in these things, saying indifferently, "That's good. Does Miss Zhong only want to say these things?"

Her demeanor was indeed a bit cold, but Zhong Beiyue didn't mind, lowering her head slightly and saying softly, "I just want to say that going to Chema City let me see things I'd never seen before, meet people I'd never met before, even make friends. I like designing clothes, I like finding joy in it. I now understand how foolish I was back then. I'm sorry…"

A heartfelt apology that left Zhong Beiyue unable to lift her head, until Chen Lan suddenly said, "No need to apologize. What happened back then is in the past, and I don't mind. We each have our own pursuits; let's each work hard."

Although her face still showed no expression, her tone was no longer so cold, and a happy smile instantly bloomed on Zhong Beiyue's face.

They chatted a bit more before Zhong Beiyue turned to look at Jiang Wenyu standing there and asked, "What exactly are you guys doing in Jianghai City? Are you planning to move here? If so I can help!"

She looked eager to help; Jiang Wenyu glanced at Chen Lan, and only after the latter nodded did he smile wryly and say, "We're here to find someone."

"Find someone? Who?"

This time Chen Lan answered, "Chen Na, my younger sister."

Chen Lan's expression suddenly turned worried; seeing this, Zhong Beiyue seemed to think of something, and without a word grabbed Chen Lan's hand, her big eyes shining, saying, "Then I can help!"

At these words, Jiang Wenyu and Chen Lan both looked over in disbelief, staring intently at her, which startled the latter; Chen Lan hurriedly said, "You… you can help us?"

Zhong Beiyue nodded repeatedly; Jiang Wenyu also immediately asked, "Let me say this first — we currently have no leads whatsoever. Even the police might not be able to help. Jianghai City has so many people; can you really help us?"

Zhong Beiyue immediately replied confidently and proudly, "What's so hard about that? My dad returned from abroad and has countless connections in Jianghai City. I'm also a well-known clothing designer here and know quite a few people from all walks of life. Finding one person is a piece of cake!"

Hearing her say this, Jiang Wenyu really felt a glimmer of hope; compared to the two of them searching blindly, finding someone with a wide network of connections seemed more effective.

Chen Lan didn't decide directly but looked at Jiang Wenyu; only after the latter nodded did Chen Lan take a deep breath and look at Zhong Beiyue with a hint of expectation, saying, "Are you really willing to help us?"

Zhong Beiyue nodded repeatedly again, but then suddenly raised a finger, putting on a serious air: "Helping is no problem, but you must also help me with one thing — this is called equivalent exchange!"

Before Jiang Wenyu could speak, Chen Lan immediately asked, "Tell me. As long as I can do it, I'll definitely try my best."

The previously dead-serious Zhong Beiyue suddenly giggled, grabbed Chen Lan's hand, and said, "Hey, don't be so nervous. I was just imitating how people talk on TV. It's not a big deal — I just want you to accompany me to the Clothing Design Competition, keep me company there for a while, and then I'll help you find the person!"

"Clothing Design Competition?"

Jiang Wenyu and Chen Lan spoke in unison, both casting puzzled looks at Zhong Beiyue.

The latter nodded repeatedly, saying, "Right. How about it? Isn't this deal a steal? It'll just cost you one day — today you help me, and starting tomorrow I'll help you find the person!"