Gong Shen was blown away! He was sure that he was having some bizarre dream or hallucination otherwise how would the Boss be so friendly with another person especially a girl...
After pinching his thigh the man in a red hoodie realized that this encounter wasn't a figment of his imagination.
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" I'm not sure whether to just forget about the cape. However ,the dress is incomplete without it." Zhan Xian complained still pushing his hair back in frustration.
" The cape is covering up most of the back and the gorgeous train but instead of putting it over the shoulders and in the back why not the side. Maybe change to a detachable satin cape?" Song Xia suggested.
Xian froze before hurriedly sketching a new and improved cape.
" Yes , perfect! It's better than before!"
His grin behind his mask gave his pretty eyes a hint of childish wonder that made Song Xia unconsciously smile.
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The ever loyal personal assistant, Gong Shen, downright stared at the pair seated at the counter in disbelief.
Boss Xian was happily discussing his designs with another person! It must be known that Zhan Xian's designs were his babies and his very soul. Nobody was allowed to touch and even comment on his work before completion this included his mentor and senior sister. Xian was a known temperamental eccentric genius . He wasn't a cold or unfeeling person but was hardworking and indifferent to most things.He was intelligent , handsome and rich. The genius of Huxia university who recently completed an economics and business degree as well as Fashion Designing degree.As if that wasn't enough to make a person envious to death he was only 20 years old!
Gong Sheng met his boss in high school and decided to follow this male god for the rest of his life. Some people might wonder why the capital's famous Gong Family 's second son was content and willing to follow the Zhan Family 's Zhan Xian as a little assistant even though they were more or less on the same social standing. To this question Gong Sheng had only one answer
' None of your goddamn business!'.
How would they understand how much Boss Xian inspired and pushed him to be the best version of himself? Inspired him from being a third generation rich bum who went through the motions of life into being a worthy human being capable of standing by his side!So what if hime was Zhan Xian's PA ! He would be the best goddamn PA in the world!
Back to the present. The girl was gorgeous but a bit young. Could it be that Boss wanted to be an old cow chewing on green grass?Well, whatever as his friend and subordinate he would always support Zhan Xian! Yes, the two did make a golden couple. It must be known that even in the Industry few models and actresses could match the the boss' looks. But why was the boss still wearing a mask?
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Looking at a light rose gold dress Zhan Xian tried to explain his ideas to Song Xia. He himself was a cagey person especially when it came to his work but for some reason he could speak to this girl whom he just met .Her voice was charming and sweet but she was a talented and straightforward person. Even her ideas were great but not overbearing so she kept the integrity of his designs but subtly improved them. With such tacit understanding it was if they had known each other forever. He remembered something his Maternal Grandmother had said something about kindred spirits and how they were bound to meet.
' A friend who knows you better than yourself.'
As he became lost in his own thoughts Song Xia had finished analyzing the brilliant design in front of her and put forward some of her own ideas.
" This dress has a dreamy and romantic feel. Yet the zip in the back somehow takes away from it. Why don't you try buttons on the back ?Maybe crystal or pearl buttons?"
Before he could reply Zhan Xian saw Gong Shen with his mouth slightly opened and a dumbstruck look on his face.
Gulping, Gong Shen walked over and said,
" Hello Boss and little sister."
Zhan Xian was a bit annoyed at being interrupted when his creativity started following but nevertheless politely introduced Gong Shen to Song Xia
" This is my childhood friend and assistant, Gong Shen."
Song Xia nodded to the other man.
"Nice to meet you . I'm So..."
Ring.Ring. Ring.
Gong Shen's cellphone interrupted her and the words General Zhan flashed across the screen. Gong Shen broke out into a nervous cold sweat and in a rush tried to answer the call. Unfortunately, he was very anxious and clumsily dropped the phone.
With a look of crying without tears he tried and failed to switch his phone on.
" Boss..." A blank look similar to the blank screen devoid of hope stared at Zhan Xian.
With a sigh Zhan Xian relented .
" Why is my Grandfather calling you?"
" Of course to ask about you! He called so many times on your phone but it was dead and charging in the car! I got the shock of my life when he called me! Quickly, phone him back before he skins me alive for not taking his call."
Gong Shen's dramatic plea made Song Xia struggle to hold back her laughter while Xian was simply excused himself and exited the coffee shop.
Gong Shen then realized how immaturely he behaved in front of his future sister-in-law and felt a bit embarrassed and awkward. However, he quickly got over it and with thick- face tried to help out his boss who knew zilch about romance and dating.
" Little sister, which university do you go to? Are you studying fashion designing at D City?" He asked in a subtle way and not as if he was fishing or information so his boss could chase her.
" I'm still in high school although I do want to study fashion designing in the future." Song Xia answered and didn't notice Gong Shen stiffening and that his smile became a bit forced.
' Oh no she's still too young! Is she even 18 year old? There was no way he could directly ask her without it sounding a bit strange!Well, it shouldn't be a huge age difference...'
Gong Shen knew how rare it was that Zhan Xian actually liked a girl God knows how many women he firmly and coldly rejected. As a decent man he was sure Xian would wait until sister-in-law was of legal age but right now there was no problem with being friends.Right?
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While Gong Shen was having an internal debate and trying to think of ways to talk to Song Xia she had received a call from Sun Shui.
" Song-Song ! Where are you? We've been waiting for you for the last 15 minutes. You need to come soon otherwise the boys will turn into savages. I can even hear Gengxin's stomach rumbling like a roaring bear!" Sun Shui didn't forget to tease her colleagues as she urged Song Xia to quickly come for breakfast.
Song Xia realized that time flew as she looked at the mysterious genius' wonderful designs. She was already late but hesitated when she thought she may never get the chance to met this person again. It would be a shame to never see such a talented person with a beautiful mind and unique perspective again so she impulsively pulled a sheet of paper from her notebook and wrote him a note.
While it might seem that she made friends easily that was not exactly true. She had always been an observant person and only those that truly touched her heart would she consider more than just passing acquaintances . So to give her contact information to a stranger whose face she hadn't even seen was truly out of the norm.
Song Xia bid goodbye to Gong Shen and picked up her order for her acting classmates. She also ordered and payed for two slice of Black Forest Cake for the designer with pretty eyes and Gong Shen as a thank you for letting her view such wonderful work and as a parting gift. Since they had similar taste in drinks and fashion maybe he would like the cake? Anyway ,Song Xia hoped they could be friends and meet again in the future.