Ch. 767 Sorry, She Is Our Boss

The fashion show began, and models with long legs strode down the T-shaped runway, showcasing a variety of beautiful clothes.

Jiu Yi’s collection was scheduled for second to last. While all the other outfits were ready, Qin Jiao was still practicing some modeling poses.

Runway modeling requires specific gaits and specialized poses. Qin Jiao knew a little about it, but she wasn’t a professional, after all.

To avoid any mishaps, she was doing some last-minute cramming.

Of course, Qin Jiao was practicing with intense focus.

Backstage was mostly staff, designers, and models.

A model glanced at Qin Jiao practicing her poses and sneered, “What company is she with? Hiring such an amateur model… Aren’t they worried she’ll do a disservice to their clothes?”

Jiang Xiaoyue was immediately displeased.

“What’s it to you?”

Someone who looked like an assistant next to the model immediately shot back, “What company are you with? How dare you be so rude to our Sister Chen? When Sister Chen was already starring in TV shows, you were probably still a nobody.”

‘Oh, so she’s a model-turned-actress, here today to lend some star power to Su Yuxi.’

‘And Su Yuxi must have paid her a hefty appearance fee.’

Qin Jiao glanced at the dress Sister Chen was wearing, which seemed incredibly audacious… But in reality, the outfit was simple in its components: a strapless top and a skirt with a high-low hem.

Later on, this style would become a popular choice for female celebrities walking the red carpet.

But for the current time, a design like this was far too daring.

More importantly, while this Sister Chen was tall with a decent figure, she was so thin that the strapless top looked a bit awkward on her.

The sex appeal of the design was instantly lost.

Of course, foreigners might like this kind of design, but the domestic market at the time would have absolutely no interest in it—in fact, it would likely be met with intense scorn.

After all, it wasn’t the new millennium yet.

‘Besides, the Jinyi collection is scheduled to show right after us. The contrast between the two different styles…’

“Ignore them,” Qin Jiao said to Jiang Xiaoyue. “It’s almost our turn.”

“Okay.”

Jiang Xiaoyue was also able to keep her composure. She gave some last-minute instructions to the other models one by one. Then, just as Qin Jiao’s group took the stage, Jiang Xiaoyue watched nervously from behind the backstage curtain.

The final group of models for the Jinyi collection showcase was also waiting in the wings.

Desperate to feel superior, Sister Chen approached Jiang Xiaoyue, feigning a kind tone. “You’re the designer for Jiu Yi, aren’t you? I saw your clothes. They’re not bad. But why on earth would you use such an amateur model? You really need to hire professionals. Take that one… she looks like she’s barely over 1.7 meters, and she’s so unpolished. What if she messes up? How are you going to answer to your boss?”

Jiang Xiaoyue had reached her limit. She turned and said flatly, “Oh, her? She *is* our boss. She started the company just for fun, so it doesn’t matter if she messes up or not.”

Sister Chen was stunned.

‘The… the boss is walking the runway herself?’

Meanwhile, on the runway, although it was the first time in her life Qin Jiao had ever walked in a fashion show, she was poised and serene. That, combined with an outfit that was utterly captivating and a beauty that was almost aggressively striking, made for a powerful impression.

The moment Qin Jiao appeared, a wave of excitement unexpectedly swept through the media pit. Camera flashes went off nonstop!

Qin Jiao walked slowly, but each step was steady. She didn’t strike many poses, but she also didn’t make a single mistake.

No one would have ever guessed it was her first time on a runway!

A foreign businessman in the audience even began to clap excitedly. “Magnificent! Absolutely magnificent! The clothes are beautiful, but the woman is even more so!”

“What’s this model’s name? How have I never seen her before?”