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Chapter 1051 Fashion Empire, Unparalleled Elegance

"Mr. Zhou, we've arrived."

"Ah."

The assistant gently reminded him, and Zhou Yutang nodded slightly.

It's unclear whether this was a response to his assistant or a sign of satisfaction with the airport photo he casually snapped at dusk.

Even without filters, the composition alone is already aesthetically pleasing.

After sending the photos to the WeChat group, the "Sea King" ignored several WeChat messages that he replied to instantly.

As he got up, he put on a pair of sunglasses and followed the security guards who were clearing the way out of the cabin.

The VIP lane outside the airport has been cordoned off.

The bodyguards, dressed in black suits, stood expressionless on both sides, giving off a bit of the Italian Mafia vibe from a movie.

—The arrival of the Asian entertainment empire even alarmed the local Milan team.

Several local police officers were specially dispatched, each with broad shoulders and thick backs, and walkie-talkies on their waists, to accompany the group throughout the entire process, in case any security issues arose.

Surrounded by a large entourage, the scene was incredibly grand.

Zhou Yutang's steps remained steady, and his eyes behind his sunglasses showed no emotion.

By now, he's long been used to being the center of attention.

A dozen or so excited reporters, some of whom had come from China, and others were Italians, crowded outside the passageway.

The tourists and passersby around them looked on with curiosity, exchanging whispers, their eyes filled with more curiosity than awe, probably wondering if some Eastern political figure had been parachuted in.

"Mr. Zhou, Mr. Zhang is already waiting at the entrance."

Soon, Zhou Yutang saw his younger brother Kang Yang, who was wearing a polo shirt, talking to some white men in formal attire around him.

Upon seeing Zhou Yutang emerge, Zhang Kangyang's face instantly lit up with a smile. "President Zhou, it's been a long time."

"Young Master Zhang, it's been a long time."

"Come on, let's get in the car and talk."

Zhou Yutang took off her sunglasses and shook hands with him.

Meeting an old friend in a foreign land, we were all brothers from Jiangsu Province, so we couldn't help but exchange a few pleasantries.

After completing the formalities, Zhou Yutang followed Young Master Zhang into the black Mercedes-Benz van that had been waiting in advance.

After Suning spent a whopping 2.7 million euros to acquire Inter Milan, Zhang handed the business over to his young heir.

Now, three years later, Inter Milan has not only maintained its position in the top four of Serie A for two consecutive seasons, but has also achieved considerable annual revenue. Xiao Zhang has managed the club very well.

As one of China's top second-generation rich, Wang Xiaowang of Wanda Group is known for his flamboyant personality and frequent appearances in entertainment headlines, with enough gossip to fill a book.

Zhang Kangyang is relatively low-key, only occasionally driving luxury cars and making a ruckus in the streets, but he has still been frequently reported on by local paparazzi.

Once inside the Mercedes-Benz luxury van, Governor Zhou's phone never stopped ringing.

First, I called Tianxian and Yijie to let them know I was safe, and then Teacher Fan called again.

"You've arrived?"

"Just got off the plane."

"That's perfect. I'll finish up early here and come straight to the hotel later, honey. I miss you."

"Don't scream."

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Mr. Zhang, with great tact, lowered his head and played with his phone.

At the same time, their ears perked up, recognizing the owners of those voices.

There are rumors that many popular female celebrities in the industry have long-term special relationships with Jiang Dong.

Mr. Zhang confirmed on-site that this was not a rumor.

If he hadn't seen and heard it with his own eyes, he would have found it hard to believe that top female stars like Liu Yifei, who is incredibly popular, Liu Shishi, and Fan Bingbing, who recently stunned everyone in Venice, spoke to Zhou Yutang in such a gentle tone.

Who would believe that these top actresses are all willing to revolve around one man?

Putting aside Old Zhang's instruction to cultivate a good relationship with Governor Zhou, even from the perspective of a peer, Young Master Zhang had nothing but deep respect for Zhou Yutang.

After Zhou Yutang finished her work, she gave him a knowing smile that only men could understand:
"Is it possible that President Fan has been in Italy recently?"

"I just finished the opening ceremony. I have a lot of fashion work to do, so the meeting ended early. I'm on my way to the hotel."

Mentioning Fan Meiren, Zhou Yutang's eyes softened, and even the corners of his mouth curved into a faint smile.

"President Fan is a very busy person. The brand collaboration between Aimeishen and Yusheng is very well done. I saw in the news a few days ago that their annual sales have broken a new record. Their future is limitless."

While Zhang Gongzi offered a flattering remark, he was already rapidly calculating in his mind.

Teacher Fan's surprise visit to Governor Zhou was an unexpected turn of events.

In that case, the Italian-style banquet that had been arranged to welcome Governor Zhou that evening can be cancelled to avoid displeasing Teacher Fan, which would be undesirable.

The young master Zhang, who was raised by his father with an elite education to succeed him, is not some spoiled brat who only knows how to squander money. He is capable of managing such a large club as Inter Milan in a foreign country.

In matters of interpersonal relationships, she handles them with perfect clarity, only saying things that sound pleasant:
"Professor Fan has been featured in several Italian local media outlets these past few days, and it seems they all give 'She Kills' very high ratings."

When Zhou Yutang spoke of Teacher Fan, his eyes softened.

A woman who can openly declare herself to be from a wealthy family in public never hides her ambition.

When it comes to ambition, among the women around Governor Zhou, perhaps only Yang Mi can rival her.

Especially this year, the "The Legend of Ba Qing" project failed miserably, and Teacher Fan lost a lot of money. His ambition has exploded, like a tightly wound spring, running non-stop.

Aside from her established career in the entertainment industry, she focused more of her energy on becoming a beauty icon.

The current Aimeishen is no longer the shell company it once was, but a real subsidiary of Yusheng Holdings.

With a two-pronged approach of combining beauty and streetwear brands, and leveraging the influence of celebrities, it has become incredibly popular in China.

The Mercedes convoy smoothly drove out of Linate Airport, attracting considerable attention on the streets of Milan.

About half an hour later, the car slowly drove onto Via Montenapoleone and finally stopped in front of the Armani Hotel, which was designed by fashion master Giorgio Armani.

Zhou Yutang glanced at the hotel's glass facade, which reportedly cost over 8 million euros. The eight marble columns standing at the entrance were even airlifted from Greece, exuding understated luxury.

When Zhou Dudu debuted, he became an instant sensation and was suddenly appointed as Armani's global brand ambassador, causing a huge uproar both inside and outside the entertainment industry.

It's worth noting that prior to this, Armani had never had an Asian male celebrity as a global ambassador.

The arrival of the Purple Star on the Grand Commander of Jiangdong shattered the monopoly of European and American stars, making him famous overnight.

Even though his contract expired and wasn't renewed, he maintained a good relationship with fashion icon Giorgio Armani.

The artists from Jiangdong have benefited greatly from Armani's fashion resources.

I heard that Governor Zhou is coming to Italy to attend the Venice Film Festival and will be staying in Milan to handle some official business.

Armani called ahead to extend a warm invitation, and Zhou Yutang did not refuse.

This hotel is not far from Milan Cathedral and La Scala, and is surrounded by flagship stores of more than a dozen luxury brands such as LV, Gucci, and Prada.

Clearly, the hotel had received information about Zhou Yutang's itinerary in advance.

As a convoy of six luxury Mercedes-Benz vans filed in, the hotel manager, accompanied by several staff members dressed in black suits, was already waiting at the entrance, their faces displaying perfectly respectful smiles.
"Mr. Zhou, your suite is ready. Tonight's welcome dinner will be held at the rooftop restaurant."
Mr. Armani specifically requested that he arrive before 8 a.m. Please feel free to contact me anytime you need anything during your stay in Milan.”

The Italian spoke with exaggerated gestures, quite stylishly. After the translator relayed his words, Zhou Yutang thanked him and followed him into the hotel lobby.

All eyes seemed to automatically focus on him, following the dazzling light reflected from the crystal chandelier above.

Chen Duling, who was half a step behind, had to admit it.

Living environment shapes one's temperament, and upbringing shapes one's body; the ancients were truly right.

Status and environment can change a person's temperament. Zhou Yutang now has such a subtle yet powerful aura.

It's not deliberate ostentation, but absolute confidence.

It was as if, as long as he stood there, everything around him became a backdrop, and everyone's eyes would be drawn to him like a magnet.

Just as Zhou Yutang stepped into the private elevator, his phone rang again.

I glanced at the caller ID, pressed the answer button, and my tone unconsciously softened:
"You've arrived?"

"Fifteen minutes to go, almost there."

Teacher Fan's clear voice came from the other end of the phone, slightly tired but still gentle.

"Yes, I have a short meeting to attend, which will last about an hour. Let's have dinner together tonight."

Zhou Yutang has a lot on his plate. Chen Zhiheng needs to report on the progress of public relations for the Venice Film Festival, and there are seven or eight media interviews pending confirmation.

Several senior executives from foreign funds, along with Xiao Ai, the director of Liverpool Football Club, and others, all made a special trip to Milan to accommodate Governor Zhou's schedule.

After this meeting, I have to meet with the two senior executives from the Yusheng brand tonight.

Fashion is a crucial link in the entire entertainment industry chain.

Bearing the heavy responsibility of the Jiangdong entertainment dynasty's fashion, it is naturally the remaining life that Governor Zhou had planned long ago.

Starting with an online store, step by step, relying on Jiangdong's influence in the entertainment field, they gradually rose to the top 3 in the industry!
Later, leveraging Jiangdong's influence in the entertainment industry, in addition to having its own artists serve as brand ambassadors, it gradually opened up offline channels.

The fashion shows, which have been held for several consecutive years, have attracted the attention of the entire Asia and even the world.

This year, the show debuted at New York Fashion Week with a cutting-edge design themed around Chinese style, perfectly combining traditional Chinese cultural elements with street fashion and sportswear.

It can be said that this has completely overturned foreign stereotypes and perceptions of China's fashion development.

With the help of TikTok, it instantly went viral on global social media, bringing Yu Sheng unprecedented attention both at home and abroad.

This is the benefit of having control over media channels.

What you say will be heard.

As the most influential short video platform in the world today, it can subtly and continuously change the perceptions of ordinary people.

It's not just the film and television projects that are being developed; there are also quiet efforts being made to boost them.

By transforming the Yu Sheng brand from a high-quality, cost-effective clothing brand into a trendy brand with a strong sense of design and cultural confidence, it has successfully become a leading trendy IP!

Young people are always eager to embrace new things.

The seemingly sophisticated "The Rest of My Life" has become a wildly popular item among young people.

Once a product is launched, it sells out quickly whenever a celebrity wears it.

Because Yu Sheng's offline stores overseas have not yet been fully established, many professional purchasing agents from China have emerged.

— They buy goods from Yusheng specialty stores in China, take them abroad to sell, then purchase other goods abroad and bring them back to China, thus making a profit from both ends.

Industry insiders have revealed that Yu Sheng has not yet gone public, but its revenue last year was already estimated to have reached a staggering 10 billion yuan.

Its incredible achievements, second only to the long-established giant Anta, have directly pushed Li Ning, the original second-place brand, out of the running.

Ms. Wang Fengqin was therefore selected as the most successful female entrepreneur.

She's a superwoman who can be compared to Aunt Mingzhu, no matter how you look at it.

She even slightly outshines Aunt Mingzhu.

The fact that the Queen Mother gave birth to a son made things even more extraordinary.

Today's meeting was originally scheduled to be chaired by Mrs. Wang, but Ms. Wang Fengqin is currently preoccupied with taking care of her granddaughter.

He cherishes his two little princesses like the apple of his eye, and has long since entrusted most of his remaining life's affairs to top professionals hired at high salaries.

The boss was having a meeting upstairs, while Chen Duling sat in the hotel lobby chatting with Young Master Zhang.

"Secretary Chen, is President Zhou always this busy?"

"Yes."

Chen Duling glanced at her phone absentmindedly and replied casually, "I probably won't get more than 5 hours of sleep these past two days. I only managed to doze off for a bit on the plane."

hiss!
Young Master Zhang from Suning gasped in astonishment and said with deep respect, "President Zhou is so busy with so many things, yet he still has so much energy. I admire you!"

I originally thought I had worked hard enough to crush those rich kids in China.

But I never expected there would be such a prodigy as Zhou Yutang.

How can one not admire them?

Not everyone can handle such a glamorous situation, manage the two Dongbao princesses, and maintain the ecological balance of the fishpond.

Chen Duling smiled on the surface, but couldn't help but chuckle inside.

Governor Zhou was only concerned with his romantic pleasures, and she even had to chat with the fishpond for him. As a result, she has now mastered the art of slaying dragons, but she only regrets that she was born a woman and has no place to use her skills!

The two people come from different social circles, know each other differently, and can't connect with each other.

Young Master Zhang talked about company operations, expansion, and achieving new heights.

Chen Duling offered a few polite words of flattery, but her gaze had already drifted away as she silently counted the mosaic floor tiles and the artistic murals on the walls.

When it comes to artistic flair, Italians have it all figured out.

Finally, as she admired the thirteenth medieval oil painting, she saw a WeChat message and breathed a sigh of relief.

No more awkward conversations with Xiao Zhang.

Benedict! Benedict! Benedict!
The crisp sound of high heels approached from afar, with a brisk rhythm, as if stepping right on the heart.

Young Master Zhang, who was sitting on the sofa drinking Evian purified water, subconsciously looked up and his gaze froze instantly.

A pair of classic red-soled, black-uppered high heels landed steadily on the mosaic floor tiles.

Above that is a section of calf delicately wrapped in semi-transparent flesh-colored stockings, with beautiful and well-proportioned lines.

Teacher Fan wore a well-tailored off-white suit skirt and carried a black crocodile skin bag.

She moved gracefully with light, delicate steps.

The casual women's suit jacket had its collar slightly open, and the V-neck shirt revealed her slender collarbone.

Her long, slightly wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders, her makeup was exquisite, and her red lips were bright.

She seemed to radiate light, exuding both sexiness and maturity, as well as an undeniable and powerful aura.

Everyone in the hotel lobby was staring at them.

Even the worldly-wise young master Zhang couldn't help but hold his breath upon seeing such stunning beauty, his water bottle hovering in mid-air.

At this moment, only one word flashed through his mind:

Unrivaled in splendor!

(End of this chapter)