Mr. Butler on the catwalk

The design drawing drawn by Cui Shinian is very beautiful.

Different from the scribbled outline draft, after drawing out the ready-to-wear style with a pencil, Cui Shinian also meticulously painted with pastel colors, and even used a carbon pen to outline the texture differences of different materials; this set of ready-made clothes under his brush It is composed of a refreshing style of men's top and trousers. The background color is white, but it is not monotonous - the unique shoulder design of the top will always extend diagonally, and the low collar on the right still reveals the shoulders, while the fabric on the left shoulder is Because the silhouette is picked up, not only can the shoulders be gathered in the fabric, but also a sharp triangular silhouette is formed outside the shoulder line.

This avant-garde geometric design has already constituted a major highlight. In order not to distract the line of sight, there are no other major emphasis on the silhouette of the clothing.Other details are placed on the texture and color of the fabric, and try to achieve the ultimate.

The base color of the clothing is white, but judging from the colored parts, Cui Shinian seems to want to make a light pink printing and dyeing pattern on the jacket.The pink color seemed to be dissolved in water vapor, and it gradually opened up, like a fog blown by the wind.Although the color is extremely light, in order to avoid the fatigue caused by the large-scale use of color, Cui Shinian carefully chose to focus on the left shoulder, use printing and dyeing in a small area, and then let the color spread out radially, and the transition continues to the white stage.Such printing and dyeing will increase the connotation of clothing and bring a warm atmosphere.

As for the material, Cui Shinian seems to have a deep love for lace, so in the attempt to diversify the texture, he made a collage of off-white lace on the original fabric.It is not easy to master the collage scale of lace.In fact, if lace is used as the protagonist alone, or if the outline is planned and used on a scale, it is not a big problem.But subconsciously collaging lace according to aesthetic intuition, it is easy to spell out a mess.In order to ensure the lightness of the clothing, Cui Shinian will not choose the relatively thick hand-crocheted lace that can be designed by himself. Instead, he will consider cutting the traditional thin lace into different sizes and shapes in an approximately random manner, and then arrange them— — This point cannot be seen from the design drawings, it was Cui Shinian who slowly told Luo Lin beside him.The final pattern should be soft like vines to neutralize the sharpness of the silhouette, adding some retro and neutral sentiment.

As for the style of the trousers, it will be a high-waisted classic design—and a lot of thought will be put into the draping to form the style that luxury goods should have.Because the top is designed with a narrow waist, the silhouette of the trousers will match with the maximal elongation of the lower body line, so that Luo Lin's figure can be best displayed.The overall design style of this set is clean and neat, but it can also create a warm and soft atmosphere, which is very in line with Luo Lin's character and temperament.

When Cui Shinian was explaining, he didn't use any proud tone, but he was very serious and analyzed for Luo Lin bit by bit.No matter how dull Luo Lin was, he could still feel deeply that Cui Zenian was really planning for himself—he really wanted his design to serve Luo Lin.

But for some reason, Luo Lin always felt that something was wrong.

The clothes look perfect, there shouldn't even be a fault.But that's it, it seems that there is still not enough.

Luo Lin stopped his thoughts, raised his head and smiled at Cui Xiannian, saying, this design is really good.Cui Zenian exhaled softly, nodded slowly, and smiled a little.It seemed, for some reason, like a sigh of relief.

But when Luo Lin raised his head to look at Yuan Shuai who was sitting with them, Luo Lin understood that there might really be some problems with this design.

Yuan Shuai, who had always shown no emotion on his expression, was frowning and staring at the design drawing with almost disgusting eyes.

That look almost made Luo Lin feel uneasy.Finally, Luo Lin stood up and asked Cui Shinian to take the draft to make a copy, and then returned to the model house.

……

The night of January [-]th.Boss He was still the result of Yu Luo Lin's drunken forgetfulness, so he stayed in the hotel room to watch the replay of the fighting match.It was Luo Lin's phone call that cheered him up a little.

He originally thought that Luo Lin wanted to continue talking about last night's story with him, so he still had a chance to extend the topic to "emotional issues".However, Luo Lin's first sentence was: "Brother He, do you have a fax machine?"

...Afterwards, He Shiwei continued his depressed mood and went to the work center of the hotel to collect the blueprint that Luo Lin had faxed to him—of course, it was the blueprint that Cui Sinian had drawn.

Luo Lin tactfully told He Shiwei his opinion on the design on the phone - after many sincere and compliments, Luo Lin said that he felt that there was something wrong with this design.

He Shiwei was on the other end of the phone, lifted the blueprint with his hand, and looked up.Then he said to Luo Lin: "Of course. Because this design has no soul at all."

This sentence sounds illusory, but He Shiwei said it in a very serious tone.Before Luo Lin opened his mouth to defend Cui Shinian, He Shiwei carefully analyzed the suit.

"...His design composition this time is almost all added to meet the default requirements of the fashion industry. The silhouette must be bright, so geometric figures are added. The pure color is too monotonous, so it is printed and dyed. The materials need to be diverse, so Just add lace... Isn't this just like adding elements together?" He Shiwei sighed.

Luo Lin argued: "But Mr. Cui is really hardworking, he won't be perfunctory..."

"Did I say that he was perfunctory?" He Shiwei shook his head on the other end of the phone, "It's his whole body that is confined by the framework. It can be seen that he has tried his best to meet those tacit requirements, Then, in order to match your temperament, he made a piece of clothing "for Luo Lin"... But he really put his design too low.

Luo Lin was silent for a long time, and then said: "...he is a very good designer."

He Shiwei smiled helplessly: "I don't deny this. He has his talent, and it is a talent honed in life. But those bad experiences probably lowered his character. Maybe he is too He cares about how to repay you, so this time he is willing to restrain his design. But Luo Lin, I think you also know...those truly outstanding people, whether they are designers or models, only live for themselves, for Work on your own."

Luo Lin on the other end of the phone sniffed, and then asked in distress, "What can I do?"

It's a pity that He Shiwei couldn't think of the answer for a while, so he could only say:

"If possible, talk to Cui Shinian... With this design, it may really be impossible for you to win in the final stage."

...However, with Luo Lin's character, how likely is it that he can take the initiative to muster up the courage to propose an opinion with Cui Shinian?Especially when Luo Lin himself felt the pressure from Cui Shinian.

The two of them are probably really similar, so even the bottlenecks they encounter are exactly the same.

……

January nine.In the afternoon, it was time to start shooting the promotional video, so Luo Lin took time out in the morning to visit Cui Zenian's class.

The designers of the personal show are uniformly arranged by LGM in a hotel apartment, and each apartment includes a studio that has been simply remodeled.It was only nine o'clock when Luo Lin went, but from the looks of it, Cui Zenian seemed to have gotten up early to do part of the plate making, and was resting now.

Luo Lin sat down on the chair in the studio.In the living room outside, Yuan Shuai and Xiaobao were sitting on the ground, with the latter leaning on the former's arms, and the two of them were watching TV.

Cui Shinian looked at the two with a smile, but his expression was still a little tired.Luo Lin was silent for a while, and finally chose to speak: "Mr. Cui...you and Yuan Shuai..."

Luo Lin knew that such hesitant words were not liked at all.But Cui Zenian didn't mind, he just turned his head to look at Luo Lin: "He and I...? What?"

Luo Lin hesitated: "I only know that when you came to the United States to find Yuan Shuai, I don't know how you are doing now...you two...cough..."

After taking a breath, Luo Lin continued: "Now, are we together?"

Cui Shinian still looked at Luo Lin, stunned for two seconds, and then laughed softly: "That's all, I thought you were going to ask something. I'm with Yuan Shuai? How is that possible."

This kind of natural tone made Luo Lin stunned.Seeing Luo Lin's reaction, Cui Zenian explained: "Probably you are thinking too much, thinking that Yuan Shuai treats me differently... I also misunderstood that at the beginning. But I brought Xiaobao to find him At that time, he really didn't react at all. At that time, Xiaobao was attached to him and didn't want to leave him, but I really didn't know what to say to Yuan Shuai, and Yuan Shuai didn't say anything to me. He didn't want to go back to China , I couldn't throw Xiaobao to him, after much deliberation, there was really no other way, so I stayed."

Luo Lin: "How do you spend the remaining time...?"

"You also know that Yuan Shuai teaches graphic design at RISD, so I changed my visa to become an amateur student at the school, and I went to attend lectures... and learned a lot. Some jobs in China can be done remotely, so it's not economical. Question. Later, a youth studio nearby came to me and asked me to be a guide for them. It was the first time in my life that I felt that life was full, happy, and relaxed. The most important thing is that Xiaobao is happy, after all, Yuan Shuai After raising him for so many years, they are the closest."

Cui Shinian's expression was very emotional when he was narrating, but he still felt a little unknowingly lonely.

Luo Lin lowered his head and thought for a while: "Mr. Cui...will you remember Yuan Shuai?"

"Hate him? Why do you hate him? He has done so many things for my own good, and Xiaobao should kiss him..." Cui Zenian wanted to laugh, but his expression faded in the end, "But except when Xiaobao I really don't know how to get along with him about Bao. He told me once that he wanted me to forget all the things he said about liking and loving. He didn't want us to be embarrassed. But so So many things have happened, how can I really go back... I can only be so stiff."

Luo Lin felt a little uncomfortable when he heard this, and continued after a while: "If Yuan Shuai actually still likes you, would you stay in a stalemate with him like this?"

Cui Zenian looked ahead and blinked twice.The corner of his mouth tried to twitch, but the smile looked bitter.

He didn't answer.

……

Luo Lin has always been dull to death when it comes to his emotions.But this time when it came to the issue of Yuan Shuai and Cui Shinian, it was rare for him to see clearly the crux of the two.

Yuan Shuai did so many things for Cui Shinian, but the purpose was never to be with Cui Shinian.When protecting Cui Shinian, he carried the reputation of a villain, and in the end he chose to return the child and take Gao Fei away.This kind of love was very tragic from the very beginning, probably Yuan Shuai never thought that he and Cui Shinian would have a happy ending.

Therefore, Cui Shinian chased after him at that time, which should have greatly exceeded Yuan Shuai's expectations.Such a person who is used to hiding his emotions probably would not launch any violent pursuit offensive, but dealt with the situation coldly - instead, Cui Shinian was at a loss.

Cui Shinian was originally a straight man, and after knowing the truth, his feelings for Yuan Shuai must be very complicated.However, he mustered up the courage to rush over, but the junior who said he liked him instead said that the previous matter was invalidated, and anyone who changed it would probably be confused.What's more, Cui has been thinking hard for so many years, and he really doesn't dare to have any extra confidence to guess whether Yuan Shuai is just covering up and refusing.

I really don't know how the two of them spent the past six months in such a dead state.

Luo Lin felt anxious looking at it, but he might not be the one who can really push these two people.

The atmosphere in the studio became a bit dull, Luo Lin thought about changing the subject.Cui Zenian probably thought the same, so he led Luo Lin up to see the progress of the plate making.

Other people's studios may be messy, but Cui Shinian is more used to tidying up while working, and there are not many scattered things on the floor and table.Luo Lin's eyes moved from the cut fabric to the accessories gathered in the box, and felt that Cui Xiannian was really an orderly person.

It was in this scene that Luo Lin suddenly saw a piece of paper that seemed to be crumpled and then unfolded in the corner of the work table.This blueprint was so out of place, so Luo Lin subconsciously looked at the pattern of the clothes on it—with rough, repeatedly deepened strokes, the sharp outlines of the clothes were stacked.The drawings are blotted with flakes of soft lead, and shaded by hand pressure.Luo Lin still wanted to ask what the drawing was about, but Cui Zenian hastily took the paper over, crumpled it into a ball and threw it aside——

"It's something I painted casually before... At that time, I don't know why I felt a little upset, so I just painted to vent my emotions. It makes you laugh."

Cui Zenian lowered his head slightly, his polite appearance made Luo Lin not know what to reply.

But at this time, Yuan Shuai, who was staying in the living room, walked to Cui Zenian's side silently, bent down, picked up the scrapped drawing, and flattened it.

Yuan Shuai looked at the design expressionlessly, his whole body exuded a coercive aura.Cui Zenian stood aside, not daring to snatch the blueprint from Yuan Shuai's hand again.

"I want to talk to you." Yuan Shuai said to Cui Zenian.Then he looked at Luo Lin: "...As for you, it's time to go."

Luo Lin would not argue with Yuan Shuai about politeness.He glanced at Yuan Shuai, then picked up the bag, nodded slightly to Cui Shinian, turned and left.

In the end, what fell into Luo Lin's eyes was Xiaobao who was fast asleep in the soft chair in the living room, and Cui Zenian and Yuan Shuai who were silently facing each other by the door of the studio.

...Inexplicably, this depressing scene made Luo Lin see some kind of...turning point.