Rebirth of the Fashion King

Back at the hotel, Fan Bing looked at her face in the mirror. Her skin was in perfect condition, her makeup was exquisite, and the tailoring of the beige tweed coat she had just bought from Chanel made her already excellent head-to-body ratio appear even longer.

She knew that her appearance was a good asset in any social situation.

But this card seemed to be of no use to Li Xun.

He didn't even give her a chance to hand him his business card.

Fan Bing stayed in the restroom for a full five minutes, during which time she made a decision—not to rush.

The information she has today is incomplete. She needs to figure out three things: the true relationship between Li Xun and Liu Yifei, how much real influence Li Xun has at Chanel, and whether there is any possibility of a private reconciliation between Hua Yi and Chanel.

If the last option is possible, she wouldn't mind being the matchmaker; if not...

She sent a message to her agent on her phone: "Find out exactly how Li Xun and Liu Yifei met, the timeline, the location, the middleman, find out as much detail as possible. Also, find out if Huayi and Chanel Asia Pacific have any private communication activities."

……

The three of them had already found a restaurant and sat down to have dinner.

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Virginia placed her briefcase on the table and opened her mouth.

"That person, the one who talked to you at the stairwell just now, Fan Bingbing, I thought you should remember how often her face appears on Asian beauty websites."

Li Xun nodded: "Her face is indeed suitable for the fashion industry."

Virginia raised an eyelid: "Coming from you, this doesn't sound like a compliment."

"That's not true to begin with."

"She wants to get to know you," Carl teased.

"Standing so close, waiting so long, spending so much money on so many useless things."

Li Xun said calmly, "She doesn't want to get to know me; she wants to use me to sit in the front row of top luxury fashion shows. She can't rise any higher in China, so the international route is her next step."

Paris is her first choice. If Chanel doesn't work out, she'll go for LV or Dior. Whichever brand gives her a front-row seat, that's where she'll go. Brand loyalty is just a bargaining chip for her.

Karl Lagerfeld smiled.

"What if she comes again tomorrow?"

"She will come, not just tomorrow, but the day after tomorrow. She might also come during Paris Fashion Week, but no matter how many times she comes, it won't change anything. I don't like people who have business dealings with Huayi, regardless of whether the dealings are real or fake, deep or shallow."

Chanel doesn't need to go through someone tied to Hua Yi to access the Chinese market; we have a better entry point.

"The better entry point you mentioned, are you referring to LEON LAI?"

"One of them, but not the only one." Li Xun flipped the design back over.

"The Chinese market is big enough to accommodate multiple brand ambassadors at the same time. What we need are people who truly fit the brand's image, not the most popular ones."

……

In reality, Bingbing's face is very suitable for the fashion industry.

The reason she is called "a Chinese entertainment star born for the fashion industry" is that her facial features perfectly match the three keywords that the fashion industry values ​​most: extreme visual tension, unlimited plasticity, and a contradictory beauty that breaks through the boundaries of Eastern and Western aesthetics.

The fashion industry's primary requirement for a "high-fashion face" is that the facial bone structure has a clear sense of structure, which can support the interplay of light and shadow and the overall design.

Fan Bingbing's cheekbones are slightly prominent but not wide, her jawline is sharp and clean, and her chin is pointed and upturned.

This kind of silhouette produces a distinct line between light and shadow under strong light, making it extremely convenient for photographers and lighting technicians—just a little lighting and you have a dramatic, impactful photo that doesn't need excessive post-processing to present a "cool" and "powerful" feel similar to a runway model.

Moreover, she possesses a full forehead and rounded crown, which are rare among East Asians, and her hairline and sideburns are clear and smooth.

This means she can withstand the most brutal test in the fashion world: a slicked-back, close-to-the-scalp hairstyle.

This style can accentuate the flaws of many people with flat skulls and messy hairlines, but Fan Bingbing uses it to highlight her queen-like majesty and efficiency.

Crucially, her high cheekbones support the skin and flesh, while her defined jawline holds back the soft tissue of her face.

Therefore, even under high-definition lenses, her facial features remain firm and well-defined, perfectly showcasing the texture and "nobility" that high-end jewelry and luxurious fabrics should possess, without making high fashion appear cheap in the slightest.

At the same time, her facial proportions are extremely in line with traditional aesthetic standards, so there is nothing "strange" or "awkward" on her face, leaving almost no creative space for makeup artists and stylists.

You can freely create large-scale makeup art on your face, such as exaggerated geometric eyeliner or large-area eyeshadow blending, without making your face look unbalanced.

It's no exaggeration to say that Fan Bingbing is a plastic surgery template for a generation, and even the real-life fashion icon Anna Wintour acknowledges her face and charisma.

If it weren't for what happened to her in the future, Li Xun would have been willing to get to know her; she would at least be a good brand ambassador.

……

The 5th arrondissement of Paris.

"Xiaoli? Weren't you and Xixi supposed to be back in China today filming? What's going on?"

When An Shaokang returned home from get off work, he saw the two women with puzzled expressions on their faces.

Liu Xiaoli glanced at Liu Yifei, who was diligently "studying," and said irritably, "Qianqian said she has more important things to do in Paris and doesn't want to go back to film any teen romance movies... Your daughter has been controlled by Su Daji, and a male 'Su Daji' at that."

An Shaokang's pupils dilated in shock. He had heard about Qianqian's situation a few days ago, but he never expected things to develop this way.

"Mommy, why are you saying that!"

Liu Yifei, wearing glasses, hummed along, her smile undiminished.

An Shaokang was very happy that his daughter could stay with him in Paris for a little longer.

He sat down and asked a question.

"Which boy is it? You mean Sisi likes him?"

Liu Xiaoli hummed in agreement.

"Impressive, right? You've completely captivated Sisi. Last night she even asked me how to woo boys."

An Shaokang hissed.

"Could she have been scammed? Sisi must have very high standards; only scammers can usually meet them."

"Dad! I don't ask for much. He's not a fraud!"

Liu Yifei immediately retorted.

Liu Xiaoli shook her head.

"You've been in Paris for so long, are you familiar with Chanel's designer, Rhine Li?"

An Shaokang immediately said, "Oh my, of course I know. This kid is something else. He's the dream of Parisian ladies."

Liu Yifei: "!!!!!!!"

Liu Xiaoli: "??????"

"Young, incredibly talented, and one of Karl Lagerfeld's most outstanding students. I've even heard that some Parisian socialites have made bets about who could sleep with him for one night, and... blah blah blah..."