Rebirth: I Am the Wealthy Family (GL) - Chapter 1

This is a show called “The Queen’s New Clothes,” jointly produced by Mingzhu TV and Xinlan International Media. The program consists of segments such as “24-hour garment making + runway show + auction.” As the first domestic celebrity crossover fashion reality show, it has attracted much attention since its debut. Chen Qianyǔ, as a special guest on the show, is racking her brains over the clothing for the theme “Couples,” and her manager Ā Hé next to her also looks anxious, while the other person, fashion designer Zhāng Nán, is rushing to complete the garment.

Chen Qianyǔ, twenty-five years old this year, with fair skin, large chest, and long legs, is a typical Oriental beauty. She rose to fame previously by starring in large-scale historical dramas like “The Legend of Princess Píngyáng” and “The Legend of Princess Tàipíng,” earning her the nickname “Princess Specialist.” She is currently the most sought-after female star. However, she has not made a public appearance for the past three months. In the fast-changing entertainment industry, if it weren’t for this show, people might have almost forgotten her. The entertainment industry never lacks newcomers, and for the past three months, rumors of Chen Qianyǔ’s death had circulated. Many people thought she had died in a car accident, but she later came forward to clarify that the one who died was her twin sister, not her.

“What should I do, Ā Hé, I can’t do anything, I can’t walk the runway at all. My sister was a model, I can’t do any of this, I’m so stupid.” Chen Qianyǔ was on the verge of tears, and she pulled Ā Hé aside to cry. Ā Hé also looked helpless and handed Chen Qianyǔ a tissue.

Ā Hé, male, thirty-two years old, Chen Qianyǔ’s manager and assistant. Chen Qianyǔ once showed great kindness to Ā Hé; if it weren’t for her, Ā Hé would not have entered the entertainment industry, nor would he have become the hottest manager today, so he was full of gratitude towards Chen Qianyǔ. Until the day he learned of Chen Qianyǔ’s death in a car accident. That car accident, it was obvious to anyone with a discerning eye that someone had tried to harm Chen Qianyǔ and wanted her life, and in fact, it did take Chen Qianyǔ’s life. And the person standing here now is Chen Qianyǔ’s twin sister, Chén Ruănruăn, who had been studying abroad.

To find out the person who truly murdered Chen Qianyǔ, Ā Hé and Chén Ruănruăn reached an agreement to substitute one for the other, claiming that the one who died was Chén Ruănruăn, and the person appearing in the public eye now is still the proud Chen Qianyǔ, like Princess Píngyáng.

“Don’t cry, this is just the beginning. This is already the simplest variety show I could get for you. No singing, no dancing, all you have to do is walk the runway. Last time Hán Dōng’ér just walked casually, and her clothes sold for nearly a million. You can do it too. Plus, the designer I hired for you is the top Italian designer—Zhāng Nán, she specializes in couples’ wear, so don’t worry. Come on, keep smiling, don’t forget how your sister died. Don’t you want to avenge your sister?”

Chen Qianyǔ stopped her tears and smiled. She still remembered how tragic her sister’s death was, her whole body was shattered. Who could be so cruel as to take her sister’s life? For her sister, she must strive hard.

There was still an hour before the show started, and Chen Qianyǔ’s outfit was ready.

“Qianyǔ, what’s wrong? You look so pale?” Hán Dōng’ér walked over and asked Chen Qianyǔ with concern. Hán Dōng’ér had worked with Chen Qianyǔ before; she played Wèi Zǐfū in “The Legend of Princess Píngyáng,” and had many scenes opposite Chen Qianyǔ’s Princess Píngyáng. The two also had a good private relationship. Seeing Chen Qianyǔ’s pale face, Hán Dōng’ér thought it was because of her poor results in the previous three episodes and the resulting immense pressure.

When the manager Ā Hé saw Hán Dōng’ér approaching, he quickly gave Chen Qianyǔ a look, signaling her to speak carefully and absolutely not to give away the secret.

“Oh, I’m fine, I just didn’t sleep well. You know, it’s my first time participating in this show, so I’m a bit nervous.” Chen Qianyǔ tried hard to appear very nervous at the moment. Hán Dōng’ér didn’t doubt her: “That’s right, I’m also very nervous. That’s Zhāng Miǎo over there, she brought two designers, and she’s a real model, so we definitely can’t compare to her on the runway. And that one is Pŭ Zhēnxī from Korea, and her designer is said to be the godfather of the Korean fashion industry. And that one is the talent show singer—Sū Xiùjǐn, she’s very popular.”

The former Chén Ruănruăn never watched entertainment shows, and apart from the TV series her sister Chen Qianyǔ acted in, she didn’t watch anything else, concentrating on her research of oracle bone script. If Hán Dōng’ér hadn’t introduced them in time, she probably wouldn’t even know who these people were.

After Hán Dōng’ér finished speaking, she saw Chen Qianyǔ silent, “Actually, we’re not weak either. Qianyǔ, you are very popular and have a real Queen’s presence. Come on, you can do it. I also need to go and communicate with my designer again.”

After seeing Hán Dōng’ér leave, Chen Qianyǔ let out a long sigh of relief, finally not being exposed. But what should she do for the rest of the show? She had been lagging behind for three consecutive episodes. If she fell behind again this time, she would become the first person to be eliminated. She really didn’t want to be the first person eliminated. If her sister were still alive, she definitely wouldn’t be the first person eliminated. Her sister was so determined.

The show started, and Chen Qianyǔ’s heart was in her throat. The first to appear was Pŭ Zhēnxī, last episode’s second-place finisher. This time, her couples’ outfits were full of fashion sense, using warm colors like red and yellow, coupled with the winter stage effect, which made people’s eyes light up. As soon as she appeared, the starting price was bid up to seven hundred and fifty thousand, from Gǔ Lái, a buyer from Taiwan.

There were four buyers in this show, namely Gǔ Lái from Taiwan, Yìn Shàng from Hong Kong, Míngzhū Design focusing on the mainland market, and Pǐn Xiāng OL from Singapore. Gǔ Lái’s price had already exceeded the highest price of the previous episode, causing a sensation both on and off the stage. Pŭ Zhēnxī was even more excited and greeted and bowed in Chinese.

“The price is so high, she will probably be number one this time.”

Zhāng Miǎo said helplessly. She was last episode’s number one and the pressure to maintain the first place was considerable.

In the end, Pŭ Zhēnxī’s couples’ wear design was acquired by Pǐn Xiāng OL for 1.2 million, setting the highest transaction price for this show. The pressure on the others was also great. Chen Qianyǔ was the fourth to appear. The prices of the previous contestants were not far from Pŭ Zhēnxī’s, with Sū Xiùjǐn’s being the lowest at seven hundred and eighty thousand. Now it was Chen Qianyǔ’s turn to go on stage.

“Qianyǔ, don’t worry, walk well, your design is great!” Manager Ā Hé whispered in her ear. Chen Qianyǔ gritted her teeth and walked onto the T-stage, but she was still not used to the lights. The lights flashed over her eyes, she subconsciously felt the glare, closed her eyes, and shielded them.

Her foot slipped, and she fell to the ground. The audience burst into an uproar, and her fabric also tore in response. The perfectly fine dress was now broken. Chen Qianyǔ braced herself and stood up, still not used to high heels. The host saw the situation and immediately walked to her side, smiling at her.

The four buyers sitting on the side also started discussing. To be fair, Chen Qianyǔ’s design took the fresh and simple route, using a grey-green design with printed threading, which had a nostalgic flair. If Chen Qianyǔ’s dress hadn’t torn, it should have sold for a good price. But now that the dress was torn, buyers would have to consider the garment’s durability and preservation value when purchasing.

As expected, the prices given by the buyers in the first round of bidding were not high, only around one hundred thousand, and Gǔ Lái even gave up directly. The abandonment by the Taiwanese buyer also caused a commotion in the audience, which was a first. Chen Qianyǔ was somewhat anxious. The second round of bidding was about to begin.

“It seems that Qianyǔ’s elimination is inevitable. Her ranking was not good in the first three episodes, and this time she even fell. It’s really unlike Qianyǔ. It seems her sister’s death really hit her hard.” Hán Dōng’ér said helplessly. In this competition, everyone wanted to win, and Hán Dōng’ér was no exception. But more than others, she didn’t want Chen Qianyǔ to be eliminated, but now that the trend was set, Chen Qianyǔ’s elimination seemed inevitable.

In the second round of bidding, the highest price was only two hundred and fifty thousand. Although Chen Qianyǔ tried to remain calm, she felt increasingly panicked inside when she saw such a price. She really messed things up and was about to become the first person eliminated. What should she do? If her sister were alive, she would definitely know how to handle it.

“Míngzhū Design, this will be your last bid, please make your offer!”

The representative of Míngzhū Design frowned, contemplating with great hesitation. Just then, a person walked over and spoke to Qín Míngfán, the director of Míngzhū Design: “Wait a moment, today our Executive Director of Míngzhū Design has rushed over, and she will personally participate in the bidding!” With that, Qín Míngfán ceded his seat to Gù Míngzhū.

Gù Míngzhū, female, twenty-eight years old, was in a coma for five years after a car accident, and only suddenly woke up three months ago. She is now the Executive Director of Míngzhū Group. Those who know Míngzhū Group are aware that the founder Gù Jiànhuá has only one daughter, named Gù Míngzhū. The enormous Míngzhū Group will sooner or later be Gù Míngzhū’s property, and she has become the richest woman in mainland China by inheriting Gù Jiànhuá’s wealth. However, she was comatose for five years, her life and death a mystery, and she never made a public appearance. This was her first public appearance after five years, and it was for this reality show.

“It is a great honor that Miss Gù can attend our program!” The host was too excited to speak. Gù Míngzhū was undoubtedly beautiful. Her captivating glances revealed a Queen’s dominance, and her every gesture exuded a mature, powerful aura. As soon as she arrived, she gave a slight smile and placed her handbag aside.

“Is it our turn to bid now?”

Gù Míngzhū looked up at Chen Qianyǔ on the stage and smiled calmly.

“Yes, Miss Gù can bid now. The highest bid is from Yìn Shàng of Hong Kong!”

“Oh, I see.”

Gù Míngzhū smiled slightly again. Everyone on the set was waiting for her to bid.

“The price from Míngzhū Design is…”

The host was stunned, and Chen Qianyǔ was also stunned, as was the designer Zhāng Nán standing next to her. The price Gù Míngzhū offered was five million, the highest price in the entire venue, unsurpassed by anyone.

“Five million!”

The host finally confirmed the number. Mr. Láng, the boss of Gǔ Lái, said very impolitely: “Miss Gù, I think you have really slept for too long. To spend five million to buy the design of this set of clothes, it’s simply ridiculous, you’ll go bankrupt doing business like this sooner or later, with this quality.”

Gù Míngzhū was not annoyed, she looked at Chen Qianyǔ on the stage and said: “First, I am a fan of Miss Chen Qianyǔ. I really like the Princess Píngyáng you played. Can you give me an autograph after the show? Second, Míngzhū Design always starts from the market and never does business that results in a loss. I think this design is worth the price. Frankly, it’s just that Mr. Láng doesn’t recognize the value. Sometimes couples’ outfits don’t need to be too durable; if they are too durable, they can’t be ripped apart. That’s not good for men like Mr. Láng.” At Gù Míngzhū’s words, the audience burst into laughter, and Mr. Láng’s face turned extremely gloomy.

“Besides, I am confident that I can sell this garment for a good price. Mr. Láng, don’t forget that I graduated from Harvard Business School and specialize in marketing. I have the confidence and ability to sell this design for a good price. Let’s wait and see. Hello, Mr. Láng, I am Gù Míngzhū, this is my business card!” Gù Míngzhū took out her business card from her handbag and handed it to Mr. Láng, as well as Mr. Sū, the boss of Yìn Shàng, and Mr. Lǐ of Pǐn Xiāng OL.

“Qín, you continue with the rest. I have something else to attend to, so I’ll leave now.”

Gù Míngzhū picked up her handbag, smiled, and left gracefully. Chen Qianyǔ, surrounded by the designer Zhāng Nán, descended the stage.