Stealing Your Heart Chapter 504
Shen Peichuan leaned back on his chair and held his head with one hand. I should have pushed her
away at once, why was I stunned?
He felt as if he had taken advantage of a young girl despite her being the one who initiated the kiss.
Nevertheless, he was the adult in the room and wasn’t a youngster anymore. Why wasn’t I able to react
then?
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Just when he was struggling with himself, his phone rang. It was Su Zhan who called to ask if he
wanted to go Country Y.
Shen Peichuan was surprised. What are we going there for?
Su Zhan didn’t exin and only asked if he was interested.
After hesitating for a while, he figured staying would only cause his imagination to run wild. Hence, he
agreed, “Ok, I’ll go.”
“Be at the airport before three. Or else, we won’t wait for you.” Su Zhan ended the call the moment he
was done.
Inside the car, he held the invitation card in his hands and continued to scrutinize the person on its
cover. On the back of the card was information on the time and address. The exhibition wasn’t held
domestically. In fact, it was part of the international fashion exhibition being held in Country Y, which
was famous for its design and fashion industry. However, there was only one theme this time.
He tapped his fingers on his lips. “I really don’t understand what are you going there for…”
At that moment, something clicked in his mind. Lin Xinyan is also a fashion designer. So, is he going
there to look for her?
He turned toward Zong Jinghao and asked, “Do you think we will find Xinyan there?”
Zong Jinghao furrowed his eyebrows as he obviously didn’t want to talk about that topic. Hence, he
closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep instead.
He wasn’t sure if they would be able to find her there. In fact, she might not choose to even be there. If
she were willing to expose herself, the invitation card would also have her on it instead of Qin Ya alone.
He wasn’t sure of his decision as there were still some lingering fears of facing her. However, he was
also looking forward to it at the same time. Hence, he was stuck in a dilemma.
Meanwhile, Su Zhan was sensitive enough to not push the issue so he sat quietly and waited for Shen
Peichuan to arrive.
While waiting, he brought up the invitation card and continued to stare at its cover. He wasn’t sure what
was it that somehow captivated him.
Finally, when he felt that staring at ady in a picture was a form of disloyalty to Qin Ya, he chucked the
invitation card aside.
Soon, Shen Peichuan arrived. Their flight would arrive there in the morning and they would have the
day to rest. After that, the exhibition would begin at night.
Meanwhile, Su Zhan could understand why Zong Jinghao was silent the whole time. But why is Shen
Peichuan equally sullen?
He looked as if he had lost his soul and was no longer as energetic. Su Zhan felt as if he was going on
a trip with two terminally ill men.
When they arrived, they kept a low profile as they were here on personal matters. In the evening, they
took a cab from the hotel to the exhibition venue. The hall where the exhibition was held was huge and
surrounded by skyscrapers. As night fell, the busy city’s atmosphere did not dampen at all. In fact, the
city felt livelier than ever lit with the glistening lights.
At the entrance, there was a huge signboard. On it were the same words that were written on the
invitation card followed by a trantion beneath it.
As the invitation card was sent out to different countries, they were customized in differentnguages.
With Mrs. William’s help, Lin Xinyan managed to send out many invitations. There were also many who
came due to her fame. As this was Lin Xinyan’s first fashion exhibition, Mrs. William was the guest of
honor as she was the one who uncovered Lin Xinyan’s talent. Breaking from her usual attire, she wore
a Cheongsam which was exquisitely embroidered with both eastern and western motifs. Matched with
a in colored shawl, it made her look exceptionally elegant and dignified.
As all the lights were switched on, they flooded the hall as if it was daylight. Many members of the
international media were calibrating their cameras while waiting for the event to begin. As the event
was well-publicized, the hall was filled with attendees from different industries. There were those who
worked in bridal houses, owners of photo studios, and anyone whose work rted to fashion one way
or another.
The hall was packed and all one could see was a sea of people. All the organizing staff wore special
uniforms which made them easy to identify. Near the T-shaped stage, there was a long table covered in
white silk. On it, were bottles of expensive wine and an array of hors d’oeuvres.
There were seats on both sides of the stage for the guests to sit during the fashion show.
Amidst the chatter of the crowd, a loud bang was suddenly heard. The T-shaped stage lit up and the
host ascended the stage wearing a ck suit. Beside him was the female host. She was wearing a
long red Cheongsam that extended to her ankles. It was matched with four inched heels that made her
look tall and exceptionally elegant.
With one in ck and the other in red, it made for a contrasting visual effect as the spotlight followed
wherever they went. The male host raised his mic and began to give the wee speech. As the main
theme of the event was Country Z’s style, the host spoke in Country Z’snguage. Separately, there
was an interpreter beside him who would trante everything he said.
“On this star-studded night, I would like to wee all of youdies and gentlemen to tonight’s event
and also to thank you for gracing the asion.”
When he finished, the female host continued where he left off with a vibrant voice. “As we gather during
this wonderful season, I would like to thank all of you foring and participating in this international
fashion exhibition.”
After the pleasantries werepleted, the atmosphere was further elevated with excitement. The male
host added, “Ladies and gentlemen, please have a seat. At eight-thirty, the Cloud Corporation’s first
and foremost exhibition will begin.”
The female host continued, “After much anticipation, we finally wee a brand new collection of
works from Cloud Corporation.”
Once the two hosts descended from the stage, the guests started to take their seats. Su Zhan and his
companions sat in thest row by the right corner. Suddenly, the lights dimmed.
As darkness encapsted the hall, an old Chinese ssical piece called River in the Mountains yed
slowly in the background. The crowd quietened down while they allowed themselves to relish in the
music. When the song was about to end, the lights on both sides of the stage lit up suddenly and gently
crisscrossed at the center.
The event started with two models from Country Z strut down the stage. Both were wearing Chinese-
styled wedding gowns with one in pink while the other was in red. Their elegant swagger entuated
their feminine charm and modesty at the same time. When they stopped right in front of the stage, the
host exined, “Country Z has a history of five thousand years with a rich cultural legacy. Tonight,
Cloud Corporation will present to you a whole new perspective on these traditional wedding gowns.”
in the past, traditional wedding gowns had always been loosely cut. But this time, Lin Xinyan employed
western-style tapering techniques in her designs. With that, she created a whole new look that
entuated the bride’s perfect figure. At the same time, it had a modern and luxurious touch while
highlighting the cultural traditions of Country Z. As a result, these wedding gowns looked modern and
fashionable as opposed to their usual conventional design.
Her designs were simply impressive.
Western-style wedding gowns were more pure and solemn where the focus was on the design of the
gown. As for Chinese wedding gowns, the focus was on the embroideries on top of the gowns and the
meaning behind each embroidery, which carried different meanings. The dragon and phoenix
represented wealth and auspiciousness while a pair of mandarin ducks represented fidelity.
Hand-embroidered gowns offer deeper colors and tactile sensations. The delicate yet glistening
threads and lifelike designs exude a sense of luxury. Despite being highly time-intensive, they maintain
their unique charm with the passage of time while serving to preserve the cultural heritage.
Finally, it was time for the finale.
The design of the gown remained steeped in tradition despite some minor details modifications. A gold-
rimmed lotus flower was embroidered to the chest, weaved using a unique and exquisite technique. As
for the cuffs, they were also embroidered using in the same fashion but in red festive colors. The color
symbolized the gentility of the culture while the cuffs entuated one’s femininity. The gown came with
a cloak that swayed as the model strutted down in catwalk, creating a magnificent sight.