How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 372 Was Needed
Zhang Wen led five trainees to Sun Di's clothing company.

Because they had made a phone call on the way, someone was already waiting outside the gate when the group arrived at the company.

"Young Master Sun, I have found a fashion designer and an image consultant as you instructed. They are in the design department's meeting room."

Xu Hui, the senior assistant in the general manager's office, quickly approached the boss's son and respectfully reported on the progress of her work.

"Okay, lead the way." Sun Di nodded casually and walked towards the main entrance on the first floor.

"Yes." Xu Hui didn't waste any words and immediately led the way.

The five trainees looked around curiously, like country bumpkins visiting the Grand View Garden.

Unable to contain herself, Zhang Jiajia asked in a low voice, "Teacher Zhang, where is this...?"

"The headquarters building of Aishang Apparel, and some of the brands you are familiar with, such as Aishang, Lolomon, Boshi, etc., all belong to Aishang."

Zhang Wen gave a brief introduction, then pointed to Sun Di beside him and said, "This is the young master of Aishang Apparel, and also the company's sole heir. If you work for him from now on, you won't have to worry about anything, whether it's formal wear for events or casual clothes for everyday wear."

Zhao Tong and the others looked at Sun Di in surprise. Back at the company, Teacher Zhang had asked them to thank Young Master Sun, and they all thought it was a joke, but they didn't expect it to be true.

Instead of going home to inherit the family business, he went to work odd jobs at an entertainment company?
The thoughts of the rich are truly baffling.

Sun Di was a little embarrassed by his uncle's teasing. When he met the strange looks from the five beautiful women, he quickly explained, "I'm not interested in managing a company. My dream is to become an outstanding musician, just like Teacher Wang Qi."

Zhao Tong and the others suddenly realized what was going on.

It turns out to be a story about a rich second-generation heir giving up his family business to pursue his dreams.

“Nephew, why do you want to be like Teacher Wang? Don’t you want to be like me? I am also an outstanding musician,” Zhang Wen said.

"Uh……"

Sun Di was stumped by the question.

Yes, if we're talking about the hottest musician in the music scene right now, it has to be this godfather.

Whether you're a top singer or a queen of pop, who wouldn't want to collaborate with their godfather? They might even feel honored to be able to buy a song from their godfather.

However, on the other hand, while Uncle is only outstanding in songwriting and composing, Teacher Wang Qi is more versatile.

Of course, he could only think these things to himself. In the future, he would still have to rely on this god-uncle to protect him at Tianxi Media.

“Teacher Zhang, you are so outstanding. I will never reach your level in my lifetime. If it were Teacher Wang, I would still have a chance if I tried harder,” Sun Di said.

"Nephew, it seems you have a clear understanding of yourself. But don't be discouraged. You're still young, and you have a long road ahead. As long as you study hard and stay humble, with your talent, you can still reach one-tenth of my level." Zhang Wen patted the other's shoulder encouragingly.

"..."

Sun Di was speechless, thinking to himself: You're getting cocky just because I said you're fat.

The elevator slowly ascended and finally stopped on the 12th floor.

This is the design department of Aishang Apparel.

The open-plan office area was filled with mannequins and fabric samples, ranging from simple sportswear to glamorous dresses, dazzling the eye, and even the air smelled of fabric.

Led by Assistant Xu, Zhang Wen and his group arrived at a room. Upon seeing someone enter, the people inside immediately stood up from their seats.

"Young Master Sun, this is Gu Yunxi, the fashion designer from the design department, and this is Sun Yining, the image designer from the design department," Xu Hui introduced, pointing to the short-haired woman and the long-haired woman respectively.

The short-haired woman looked to be in her thirties, not quite forty, and was dressed in a simple white shirt and jeans, looking very capable.

The long-haired woman was also in her thirties, a bit younger than the short-haired woman. She wore a black dress covered in subtle patterns, simple yet sophisticated.

Sun Di nodded to the two designers as a greeting, then pointed to his godfather standing to the side and said to the two designers, "This is Teacher Zhang. From now on, you will follow his instructions."

Gu Yunxi and Sun Yining shifted their gaze from the boss's son to Teacher Zhang, their eyes filled with doubt.

Is this young man a friend of Young Master Sun?
You're not thinking of ordering a few outfits, are you?

Doesn't the company have its own custom clothing brand store? Why did Young Master Sun bring his friend to the company?

"Teacher Zhang, what can I do for you?" Sun Yining couldn't help but ask.

"Here's the thing." Zhang Wen stepped aside and pointed to the trainees behind him, saying, "These five are members of a girl group that will be debuting soon. I would like to ask you to design their images and make a few sets of clothes for different occasions."

Zhang Wen briefly explained the purpose of his visit today.

The two designers immediately looked at the five beautiful women, their eyes scanning them up and down.

Zhang Wen thought for a moment and then added, "My requirement is that each of the five women has a distinct image, which should differentiate them from each other while also reflecting their individual styles..."

He had been to the recording site of "Super Trainee". One hundred trainees wore the same clothes. Although they were youthful and energetic, they could not show their personal style.

The result of this arrangement is that although the scene looks very neat, it's hard to remember many people.

Especially with the help of technology, many trainees are all cut from the same mold. If you don't look at their number tags, you can't tell them apart.

Therefore, in order to help fans distinguish who is who and to leave a deep impression on fans, he decided to position the five trainees with five different images.

Its main selling point is its distinctive features and comprehensive product range.

"Teacher Zhang, what are their roles in the group? Or, what is the company's style positioning for each of them?" Sun Yining asked.

"Well, the group formation was a bit rushed, so we don't have one yet," Zhang Wen said apologetically. Then he looked at Sun Di beside him and said, "Nephew, what kind of beautiful women do young people like these days? Name five for reference."

Sun Di's lips twitched involuntarily.

That's a question that makes it sound like he's always chasing girls; anyone who didn't know better would think he's a playboy.

“Teacher Zhang, don’t speak in such an old-fashioned tone. You’re only two years older than me. We’re both young. Think about it, what kind of beautiful women do you usually like to look at? I’m sure your taste is excellent.” Sun Di retorted slightly.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wen felt that his nephew's words made sense, so he thought about it seriously for a moment and pointed to the five trainees, saying:
"This is lead dancer Zhang Jiajia, who takes a cool and handsome approach; this is visual center Chen Silu, who takes an elegant approach; this is lead vocalist Zhao Tong, who takes a cool and avant-garde approach; this is second lead vocalist and second lead dancer Cheng Sisi, who takes a fresh and clean approach; and finally, this is high-note specialist Su Jin, who takes a sexy approach."

"Teacher Zhang!"

As soon as Zhang Wen finished speaking, Su Jin raised her hand high.

"What is it?" Zhang Wen asked.

"I don't want to go for the sexy route, I can't fake it. Can I go for the sweet route instead?" Su Jin blinked her big eyes after she finished speaking.

"Whatever you want," Zhang Wen said indifferently.

Even if she goes for a sweet image, it won't stop her from wearing miniskirts during future performances.

Su Jin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then lowered her hand.

If you go for a sexy image and wear revealing clothes every day, she can't stand it.

After explaining the positioning, Zhang Wen looked at the two designers and said, "That's about it. Now it's up to you two."

Sun Yining and Gu Yunxi nodded. With the style defined, their work would be much easier. "Teacher Zhang, let's go to the office area outside," Sun Yining said, pointing outside. "There are many clothes there. I'll design their looks based on your style first, and then Designer Gu will design their clothes based on the looks."

"Then I'll have to trouble you two," Zhang Wen said politely.

Whether the debut images of the five trainees can amaze the music industry depends on these two designers.

Inside the office area.

The two designers discussed and designed looks and clothes for the five trainees, demonstrating both professionalism and dedication.

Although it wasn't their job, they dared not neglect the task assigned by their boss's son. Even if it meant working overtime, they had to complete it.

Even though Young Master Sun isn't in the company now, the boss only has one son, so the company will definitely belong to Young Master Sun in the future. If you make a good impression on the future boss now, you might even get a promotion from Young Master Sun.

Zhang Wen sat quietly to the side and watched. He left the professional work to the professionals. The two designers worked in such a large clothing company, so they must be very good. They wouldn't come up with any inhuman designs.

Meanwhile, Sun Di was scrolling through videos on his phone, completely bored, showing no interest in clothing or styling whatsoever.

Zhang Wen glanced at his nephew; all the videos the other guy was showing were music videos. Big data doesn't lie; it seems this kid really loves music.

But what if the other party keeps making music?
Sister Hong will eventually grow old. Who will manage the company then?

Although Sister Hong had asked him to take care of Sun Di, he could tell that Sister Hong didn't want her son to become a musician. She just treated him like a child, and since she still had the energy, she kept indulging him.

Someday in the future, Sun Di will definitely be brought back to inherit the family business.

As Hongjie's godbrother, he felt it was necessary to share his god-sister's burdens, otherwise how could he benefit from the company's ruin in the hands of his nephew?

"Nephew, stop scrolling through your phone and look up at these five trainees' outfits." Zhang Wen nudged Sun Di next to him with his shoulder.

“Teacher Zhang, I don’t know anything about styling, so I can’t give any advice,” Sun Di said after hearing this.

"Humble, aren't you? I heard from Sister Hong that you used to come to the company to play a lot when you were little. As the old saying goes, 'One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black.' You've been immersed in this environment for so many years. Even if you didn't deliberately learn it, some knowledge has been unconsciously instilled into your brain. Otherwise, how could your fashion sense be so good?" Zhang Wen praised.

Upon hearing the last sentence, Sun Di immediately perked up.

This isn't the first time someone has praised his fashion sense.

He didn't actually put much effort into matching his clothes, but the clothes he casually picked out just looked better than what others wore.

Now that he heard what his god-uncle said, he finally understood that this was probably what influence was.

“Teacher Zhang, if that’s how you see it, then I’ll give you some advice.” Sun Di straightened up, a hint of smugness in his eyes.

Zhang Wen chuckled inwardly. Although he hadn't had much contact with the other party, he had already thoroughly understood their personality.

They enjoy being praised and appreciated.

In fact, this is true not only for this nephew, but for the vast majority of people.

"Okay, tell me quickly, give me some professional advice." Zhang Wen adopted a look of being all ears.

Sun Di glanced at the five trainees and said briefly, "The styling that Designer Sun designed for Zhao Tong is quite good. It creates a strong visual impact through asymmetrical cuts. It would be even better if some splicing or cutout designs were added..."

"In terms of color matching, designer Sun used a large area of ​​cool colors, which not only creates a sophisticated and aloof atmosphere but also highlights a fashionable and avant-garde feel..."

"..."

Zhang Wen looked at his nephew with some surprise. Once the other party started talking, he became very talkative and articulate. People would believe he studied fashion design.

and many more!

Since the other party is so knowledgeable about design and styling, should we give them a chance to showcase their skills?
Perhaps after gaining public recognition, the strong sense of accomplishment will lead him to give up music and work in the fashion industry.

With his nephew around, he can worry less about the group's styling.

It's important to know that styling is extremely important for female celebrities, as it can influence not only public opinion but also commercial opportunities.

Female celebrities with good taste in clothing and a great style often receive more attention.

With more people paying attention, businessmen will naturally come knocking on your door with endorsement contracts.

Another very important point is that the other party is the heir of Aishang Apparel. With him by your side, you can use Aishang Apparel's resources whenever you want.
Yes, just do it!

"Clap clap clap!"

After Sun Di finished speaking, Zhang Wen raised his hands and clapped vigorously without hesitation, shouting "Bravo!" repeatedly.

“Well said. After listening to my nephew’s words, I feel that my understanding of clothing and styling has improved a lot. Nephew, I have a favor to ask.”

In the end, Zhang Wen's smile faded, and his expression became serious.

Sun Di was slightly taken aback and asked in confusion, "Teacher Zhang, what is it? As long as I can do it, I will definitely not refuse."

"Alright, then I'll get to it." Zhang Wen paused for a moment before saying, "Nephew, could you be the stylist for this group?"

"Huh?" Sun Di was stunned, feeling like a million alpacas were stampeding through his mind.

Is he a musician?

It's not about styling.

"Nephew, do you know why I'm so concerned about this group? It's because I'm now in charge of this group. I'm responsible for everything about their future. I have high hopes for this group. You should know how important styling is for a girl group. Your uncle needs you right now!"

"..."

Sun Di unconsciously swallowed.

need?
Does this mean I am needed?
I suddenly feel like I've become very important.

After working as a general laborer in the record production department for half a month, he suddenly felt that his own value had been demonstrated and a sense of accomplishment arose when someone seriously told him that he needed help.

Seeing the stunned expression on the other person's face, Zhang Wen continued, "Nephew, I know you are passionate about music, but you are still inexperienced and no one will hire you. Why don't you come with me, learn music, and take charge of the group's styling? Once the group becomes famous, you will have gained experience, and then who will refuse you? Everyone will be scrambling to hire you."

Sun Di thought about it and realized that his god-uncle was right.

Learning from my godfather is definitely no worse than learning from Teacher Wang.

Moreover, he no longer wanted to print documents or move equipment for people.

"Okay, I promise you."

"Hey, that's right. When it comes to fighting, brothers are the best. It's the uncle and nephew who should be on the front lines."

As Zhang Wen spoke, he put his arm around his eldest nephew's shoulder, feeling as if he could now command the princes from the emperor's back.

"..."

(End of this chapter)