Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

So during the subsequent casual conversation, he picked up on some basics of the popular trends for the next few years, after all, being one step ahead is genius, being too far ahead is being an oddball.

These "treasures" hidden in his memory are the foundation of his life; how could he become so arrogant and ignorant after just a few words of praise?

Even though it was just a brief exchange, the two got along very well.

Li Xiang's futuristic ideas, which have an Eastern influence, are a fresh source of inspiration for someone like Anna who has always been at the forefront of trends.

Absorbing even a fraction of her knowledge would be enough for her to maintain her leading position for the next few years.

As a result, Anna's affection for him quietly increased with each conversation.

The car stopped in front of the Morgan Library. After the two got out, they continued talking together.

And they both had natural smiles on their faces, like two old friends who had known each other for many years.

This scene, witnessed by Zhang Yu and the Vogue team who arrived later, almost made them hold their breath in shock.

Who doesn't know that Anna Wintour has always been arrogant and haughty?

That figure at the very top of the fashion world, who sits in the best spot on the runway year-round, wearing sunglasses, expressionless, and whose mere nod or shake of the head determines life or death—

When has he ever shown such a relaxed smile to a newcomer from the East?

Some even wondered to themselves: Could there really be some kind of "witchcraft" in the East? From Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan, there are always some unique figures.

But no one dared to say it aloud—because in Vogue, Anna represents authority, and even in the entire fashion world, she remains that authority.

Li Xiang, oblivious to everyone's shock, smiled and waved to them, then whispered a few words to Anna before they went inside together.

Guo Pei quietly tugged at Zhang Yu's arm, his voice extremely low: "This kid... he's too amazing, isn't he?"

Watching the two figures walk away, Zhang Yu suddenly recalled the scene at the dinner table during the Spring Festival—

Li Xiang was like that back then; he could liven up the atmosphere with just a few words, and he was so composed that he didn't seem like a junior.

She suddenly chuckled, realizing that she herself had also been won over by this kind of enthusiasm.

If you hadn't experienced it firsthand, who would have imagined that this seemingly gentle young man possessed such a subtle and pervasive talent?

The group entered the Morgan Library without any hindrance and went straight to the dome reading room.

The room is filled with a classical atmosphere, with carved domes, towering bookshelves, and yellowed ancient books, all exuding the weight of time.

However, all eyes were fixed on Li Xiang.

Sister Zhou and Xiao Jiang immediately laid out their suitcases one by one, and after the sound of zippers, the clothes they brought were once again on display.

Chinese-style knotted buttons, flowing silk, and exquisite embroidery stand out in this Western classical space.

Li Xiang glanced around but didn't see a separate changing area, and his heart sank—so he was supposed to change right there?

He looked at Zhang Yu, who gestured with her eyes that "this is the only way."

With no other option, he had to change his clothes in front of everyone with the help of several people.

He was slender, but had smooth muscle lines, and his skin appeared delicate and radiant under the light and shadow.

Anna stood to the side with her arms crossed, watching with an open mind, and casually commented: "If you want to go far in the fashion industry, remember never to build big muscles."

Believe me, nobody likes things that are fake, at least not in the fashion industry.

Li Xiang was initially a little uncomfortable, but as he listened to the professional guidance, he gradually relaxed and was forced to put his shame aside.

After changing into that brocade robe and tying a silver-embroidered belt around her waist, she stood in front of the bookshelf and felt a sense of harmony that transcended time and space.

The elegance of the East and the gravitas of the West are strangely intertwined in him.

Anna stepped forward, her fingertips lightly brushing against the hem of her outer robe.

The fabric trembled slightly at her touch, spreading out like smoke and mist to reveal the lining embroidered with subtle patterns underneath.

She tilted her head and gestured with her chin towards the photographer, her tone leaving no room for argument: "I want a ray of sunshine."

The photographer immediately understood and whispered as he adjusted the camera position, "Understood, wait for the angle when the natural light comes in at an angle."

Standing in front of the bookshelf, Li Xiang could feel the coolness of the fabric brushing against his skin. The hem of his clothes swayed gently with his subtle movements, like a handful of moonlight that might scatter at any moment.

He looked out the window; the clouds were slowly moving away, and he could vaguely see golden rays flowing between the buildings, getting closer and closer.

"Almost there." Anna stepped aside, her gaze fixed on the beam of sunlight about to pierce the glass.

"Li, remember this feeling—not standing in the scenery, but being a part of the scenery yourself."

Just as he finished speaking, the first ray of sunlight pierced through the window and fell obliquely on Li Xiang's shoulder, instantly turning the brocade into a translucent gold.

The subtle patterns in the fabric reappeared under the light, a design of intertwined lotus and flowing clouds, swaying gently with the rise and fall of his breath, as if they had come alive.

Against a backdrop of heavy, ancient bookshelves, filtered by golden sunlight, the young man's robes flutter in the breeze, exuding both Eastern gentleness and Western classical aloofness.

The collision of these two qualities creates a timeless sense of nobility.

"Perfect!" The photographer pressed the shutter repeatedly, exclaiming excitedly in a low voice, "This is the moment!"

Anna's lips curled into a faint smile, and as she turned her head, she met Li Xiang's gaze.

His eyes still held a lingering sense of dazedness, as if he hadn't yet recovered from that beam of light.

"Remember this light," Anna whispered.

"The essence of fashion is never the clothes themselves, but how the wearer makes the light linger for them."

As Li Xiang nodded, the sunlight had already moved past his shoulder and fallen on the ground, leaving only a small patch of warm, gentle light.

But Li Xiang is hardly a literary youth; even if he occasionally puts on an act, he can't quite capture that delicate sensitivity.

So while Anna's observations about light and shadow and the essence of fashion made sense to him, he couldn't fully grasp them.

However, the photographer next to him was so excited that he was almost dancing with joy, which gave him a sense of what was going on.

It seems that my filming trip to New York will likely be quite successful, and I might even gain some fame here in the United States.

In the following photoshoot, several traditional Chinese-style costumes were worn in turn.

Vogue's ability to maintain its position as the world's leading fashion magazine for a century is due to its own unique strengths.

Because Anna clearly enjoyed it, although she didn't reveal all of her photography skills, she still gave a lot of pointers, explaining everything from capturing light to the progression of emotions in great detail.

Li Xiang listened attentively. This experience would help him avoid many detours when shooting magazines in the future and would also allow him to better align with mainstream international aesthetics.

When focused on the work, three hours pass in the blink of an eye, and the filming task is successfully completed.

Anna clearly had no intention of inviting everyone to lunch. The workaholic packed her things and waved to them.

"That's all for today. You all have a good rest and can also explore New York." Then he hurriedly left with his team.