391 Making Insinuations
After the brand manager from Lada said this, she praised Bai Shanshan, “On the contrary, we can sense the nobility and elegance from you. This is then the pursuit of our brand. So, please give us one more chance.”
After saying that, she continued, “We have cooperated with the four great families many times before. All women in the four families have praised that our clothes fit them very well. Madam Bai, the brand you selected earlier is actually considered average among us, top-tier brands. Our brand is akin to Hermes in clothing.”
Lada’s clothes had always been targeted at the rich and influential. After wearing them, one would be able to flaunt their status very well.
So, when the four great families organized any great events, they would indeed purchase clothes from Lada.
However, when compared to the women raised in the four great families, Bai Shanshan’s temperament was much gentler, and the red dress was too aggressive. Hence, it was indeed not suitable for Bai Shanshan.
Bai Shanshan resolutely waved her hands. “No need, I like the one my sis-in-law picked for me. You should quickly help take my sister-in-law’s measurements.”
After saying this, the brand manager from Lada couldn’t help but shoot another glare at Shen Ruojing. “Madam Bai, if one didn’t exude a certain aura, it would be impossible for them to look good in our clothes. The style of the clothes that Madam Shen chose for you looks like what someone from a small family would wear. It truly isn’t suitable for your figure…”
When Shen Ruojing heard this, she lifted her eyebrows.
She then slowly placed her arms down and looked at the brand manager.
This insinuation was very clear. It was like the brand manager was pointing her finger right at Shen Ruojing’s nose and saying her judgment sucks!
The servants in the family had been instructed by Matriarch Chu frequently, so although they were more respectful toward Bai Shanshan, they didn’t dare to slight Shen Ruojing.
However, things were different for outsiders.
Shen Ruojing finally realized why there was a hint of pity in the gaze of the butler earlier.
No matter how high the Chu Family wanted to prop her up, in the eyes of outsiders, Bai Shanshan’s status would always be higher than hers.
Actually, she was mentally prepared for it, and she didn’t care about casual things like this. Hence, she didn’t lose her temper.
However, this didn’t mean she was willing to be bullied.
Shen Ruojing’s expression turned cold.
Bai Shanshan could also hear what the manager implied, and she felt some anger in her heart. “I like what my sis-in-law has chosen for me, so you don’t have to continue talking. Go and take my sis-in-law’s measurements immediately!”
The brand manager from Lada lowered her eyelids. “My apologies Madam Bai, I cannot agree to your request. The guests for our brand have to either be from the four great families or people we approved of. We won’t sell to those who cannot match our concept.”
The brand ‘Lada’ could simply afford to be so arrogant!
Just like Hermes, those who purchased their goods had to be qualified to use it first! For example, it meant that if one wanted to purchase a $200,000 bag, they had to purchase $200,000 worth of other stuff first before they could be qualified to buy the bag.
With such a condition, it actually caused Hermes to become the favored brand of the rich.
Clothing from Lada was the same as well. They would only sell to people who ‘matched their brand image’. This would cause those who were wearing their clothes to feel honored.
In fact, many celebrities were willing to pay top dollar to loan one of their clothes to walk on the red carpet…
However, the ego of this brand manager was too high. Since the Chu Family had established a foothold, they could also be considered a noble family. In this case, this manager could simply set the price higher and earn more profits. By doing so, she could help Shen Ruojing boost her fame while also earning tangible benefits for her brand.
However, she intentionally wanted to make things difficult for Shen Ruojing because the latter had chosen an article of clothing from another brand for Bai Shanshan.
People who were rejected by Lada would either be those with no fashion sense or those with low status.
Once this matter spread, Shen Ruojing would become a joke in the circle of wealthy women.
At this moment, the brand manager lifted her head slightly and said, “Naturally, if Madam Bai chooses us, we can give you some face and also allow Madam Shen to wear one of our clothes. After all, if Madam Bai becomes our esteemed member, you do have the qualifications to purchase clothes for your friends.”
The brand manager’s appetite was very great.
She wanted both of them to choose the Lada brand, so she could earn twice as much!
She thought that Bai Shanshan and Shen Ruojing would surely compromise for the sake of the Chu Family’s face.
“No need.”
Shen Ruojing calmly replied, “You can scram now.”
Hearing this, the brand manager of Lada frowned. “Madam Shen, maybe you didn’t understand what I meant. You should go and ask Mr. Chu or Matriarch Chu about the consequences of rejecting us. We will keep our members’ information a secret, but as for non-members, we won’t be responsible for such a thing.”
She meant that if the two of them didn’t purchase clothes from her brand, she would spread the news of Shen Ruojing being rejected!
She was clearly trying to threaten them!
Bai Shanshan hesitated as she stared at Shen Ruojing. “Sis-in-law, if this matter spreads, would you be ridiculed by others…?”
She had been mocked and ridiculed by others all these years, so she understood the feeling.
However, Shen Ruojing replied, “A brand that mocks its customer won’t be able to go far.”
The brand manager immediately countered, “A sparrow that flies up to the branch of a tall tree also cannot become a phoenix.”
After saying that, she looked at the butler. “You must be the butler from the Chu Family, right? Are you sure you want us to scram according to Madam Shen’s instructions?”
The butler revealed a look of hesitation.
If a scandal like this broke out before the banquet began, who would even show up?
Shen Ruojing clenched her fists.
At this moment, she couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
In the end, she wasn’t the person who could make decisions in the Chu Family.
She lowered her peach blossom eyes and smiled mockingly.
It had been so many years, but when had she, Shen Ruojing, ever suffered such injustice?!
–
Downstairs.
Chu Cichen returned.
Since the brands were here today, he also needed his measurements to be taken.
Chu Cichen actually wasn’t interested in it. In the past, he would simply get Lu Cheng to directly pass the information on his measurements and get them to make the clothes. After all, he would look good wearing any black-colored suit.
But after thinking that Shen Ruojing was going to pick clothes as well, he was quite excited, so he quickly came home.
The moment he entered, he saw Matriarch Chu walking out of the kitchen while rubbing her temples. After seeing him, she said, “It is simply too tiring to organize a banquet, and you are actually stopping me from collecting money…I feel so bored doing this!”
“…” Chu Cichen’s lips twitched and he turned his gaze upstairs. He then asked in a low voice, “Which brand did Jingjing choose? What’s the color of the dress?”
He wanted to get a tie that matched the dress.
It would be for the best if they wore matching colors, so others would know immediately that she was his wife with just a glance.
Only then did Matriarch Chu regain her senses. “Oh, the brands just arrived. We might as well head up now to help Jingjing and Shanshan choose their clothes!”
Chu Cichen curled his lips and followed closely behind Matriarch Chu.
As the two of them went up, they heard a voice drifting out of Bai Shanshan’s room. “Butler Chu, do you want to listen to Madam Shen’s suggestion or choose our brand instead?”
391 Making Insinuations
After the brand manager from Lada said this, she praised Bai Shanshan, “On the contrary, we can sense the nobility and elegance from you. This is then the pursuit of our brand. So, please give us one more chance.”
After saying that, she continued, “We have cooperated with the four great families many times before. All women in the four families have praised that our clothes fit them very well. Madam Bai, the brand you selected earlier is actually considered average among us, top-tier brands. Our brand is akin to Hermes in clothing.”
Lada’s clothes had always been targeted at the rich and influential. After wearing them, one would be able to flaunt their status very well.
So, when the four great families organized any great events, they would indeed purchase clothes from Lada.
However, when compared to the women raised in the four great families, Bai Shanshan’s temperament was much gentler, and the red dress was too aggressive. Hence, it was indeed not suitable for Bai Shanshan.
Bai Shanshan resolutely waved her hands. “No need, I like the one my sis-in-law picked for me. You should quickly help take my sister-in-law’s measurements.”
After saying this, the brand manager from Lada couldn’t help but shoot another glare at Shen Ruojing. “Madam Bai, if one didn’t exude a certain aura, it would be impossible for them to look good in our clothes. The style of the clothes that Madam Shen chose for you looks like what someone from a small family would wear. It truly isn’t suitable for your figure…”
When Shen Ruojing heard this, she lifted her eyebrows.
She then slowly placed her arms down and looked at the brand manager.
This insinuation was very clear. It was like the brand manager was pointing her finger right at Shen Ruojing’s nose and saying her judgment sucks!
The servants in the family had been instructed by Matriarch Chu frequently, so although they were more respectful toward Bai Shanshan, they didn’t dare to slight Shen Ruojing.
However, things were different for outsiders.
Shen Ruojing finally realized why there was a hint of pity in the gaze of the butler earlier.
No matter how high the Chu Family wanted to prop her up, in the eyes of outsiders, Bai Shanshan’s status would always be higher than hers.
Actually, she was mentally prepared for it, and she didn’t care about casual things like this. Hence, she didn’t lose her temper.
However, this didn’t mean she was willing to be bullied.
Shen Ruojing’s expression turned cold.
Bai Shanshan could also hear what the manager implied, and she felt some anger in her heart. “I like what my sis-in-law has chosen for me, so you don’t have to continue talking. Go and take my sis-in-law’s measurements immediately!”
The brand manager from Lada lowered her eyelids. “My apologies Madam Bai, I cannot agree to your request. The guests for our brand have to either be from the four great families or people we approved of. We won’t sell to those who cannot match our concept.”
The brand ‘Lada’ could simply afford to be so arrogant!
Just like Hermes, those who purchased their goods had to be qualified to use it first! For example, it meant that if one wanted to purchase a $200,000 bag, they had to purchase $200,000 worth of other stuff first before they could be qualified to buy the bag.
With such a condition, it actually caused Hermes to become the favored brand of the rich.
Clothing from Lada was the same as well. They would only sell to people who ‘matched their brand image’. This would cause those who were wearing their clothes to feel honored.
In fact, many celebrities were willing to pay top dollar to loan one of their clothes to walk on the red carpet…
However, the ego of this brand manager was too high. Since the Chu Family had established a foothold, they could also be considered a noble family. In this case, this manager could simply set the price higher and earn more profits. By doing so, she could help Shen Ruojing boost her fame while also earning tangible benefits for her brand.
However, she intentionally wanted to make things difficult for Shen Ruojing because the latter had chosen an article of clothing from another brand for Bai Shanshan.
People who were rejected by Lada would either be those with no fashion sense or those with low status.
Once this matter spread, Shen Ruojing would become a joke in the circle of wealthy women.
At this moment, the brand manager lifted her head slightly and said, “Naturally, if Madam Bai chooses us, we can give you some face and also allow Madam Shen to wear one of our clothes. After all, if Madam Bai becomes our esteemed member, you do have the qualifications to purchase clothes for your friends.”
The brand manager’s appetite was very great.
She wanted both of them to choose the Lada brand, so she could earn twice as much!
She thought that Bai Shanshan and Shen Ruojing would surely compromise for the sake of the Chu Family’s face.
“No need.”
Shen Ruojing calmly replied, “You can scram now.”
Hearing this, the brand manager of Lada frowned. “Madam Shen, maybe you didn’t understand what I meant. You should go and ask Mr. Chu or Matriarch Chu about the consequences of rejecting us. We will keep our members’ information a secret, but as for non-members, we won’t be responsible for such a thing.”
She meant that if the two of them didn’t purchase clothes from her brand, she would spread the news of Shen Ruojing being rejected!
She was clearly trying to threaten them!
Bai Shanshan hesitated as she stared at Shen Ruojing. “Sis-in-law, if this matter spreads, would you be ridiculed by others…?”
She had been mocked and ridiculed by others all these years, so she understood the feeling.
However, Shen Ruojing replied, “A brand that mocks its customer won’t be able to go far.”
The brand manager immediately countered, “A sparrow that flies up to the branch of a tall tree also cannot become a phoenix.”
After saying that, she looked at the butler. “You must be the butler from the Chu Family, right? Are you sure you want us to scram according to Madam Shen’s instructions?”
The butler revealed a look of hesitation.
If a scandal like this broke out before the banquet began, who would even show up?
Shen Ruojing clenched her fists.
At this moment, she couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
In the end, she wasn’t the person who could make decisions in the Chu Family.
She lowered her peach blossom eyes and smiled mockingly.
It had been so many years, but when had she, Shen Ruojing, ever suffered such injustice?!
–
Downstairs.
Chu Cichen returned.
Since the brands were here today, he also needed his measurements to be taken.
Chu Cichen actually wasn’t interested in it. In the past, he would simply get Lu Cheng to directly pass the information on his measurements and get them to make the clothes. After all, he would look good wearing any black-colored suit.
But after thinking that Shen Ruojing was going to pick clothes as well, he was quite excited, so he quickly came home.
The moment he entered, he saw Matriarch Chu walking out of the kitchen while rubbing her temples. After seeing him, she said, “It is simply too tiring to organize a banquet, and you are actually stopping me from collecting money…I feel so bored doing this!”
“…” Chu Cichen’s lips twitched and he turned his gaze upstairs. He then asked in a low voice, “Which brand did Jingjing choose? What’s the color of the dress?”
He wanted to get a tie that matched the dress.
It would be for the best if they wore matching colors, so others would know immediately that she was his wife with just a glance.
Only then did Matriarch Chu regain her senses. “Oh, the brands just arrived. We might as well head up now to help Jingjing and Shanshan choose their clothes!”
Chu Cichen curled his lips and followed closely behind Matriarch Chu.
As the two of them went up, they heard a voice drifting out of Bai Shanshan’s room. “Butler Chu, do you want to listen to Madam Shen’s suggestion or choose our brand instead?”
