The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 367 Breaking Boundaries: A Relaxed and Slow-Paced Return to the Spotlight
With its massive population and unparalleled consumption potential, China holds a pivotal position in various fields around the world.

In order to compete for this huge piece of the pie, even the traditionally arrogant Western fashion world has had to tilt the scales toward the East.

Today, Chinese models are achieving increasingly better results in the runway. There are shining examples like Liu Wen, who has won NEWSUPERS, and there are also iconic figures like Sun Feifei and Ju Xiaowen, who have made achievements in both the commercial and high fashion fields. However, modeling is just one form of output.

If China wants to truly achieve something in the fashion industry, it needs not only the efforts of young women, but also the emergence of designers. When Evangeline Foster was first invited to Beijing, she saw the works of a group of designers hailed as "the pride of China".

People still remember her polite yet aloof expression throughout the show, and her long silence afterward.

"China does have luxury goods, but those are intangible cultural heritage items that even ordinary businessmen can't afford. As for luxury brands in China's fashion industry... it's a long story."

An anonymous fashion commentator later astutely pointed out: "China does have luxury goods, but those are intangible cultural heritage items displayed in museums, unattainable even for the super-rich. As for modern luxury brands that can enter the global market... well, that's a long story."

And now, she's back again.

Evangeline Foster's private jet landed at Beijing Capital International Airport.

No flashbulbs, no cameras, no red carpet—it was a private trip. But in this age of ubiquitous information, what secrecy is there to speak of?

A blurry profile picture, secretly posted by a female airport ground staff member, first went viral in a fashion buyer group.

Initially met with skepticism, the iconic bob haircut, sunglasses silhouette, and unique aura in the photos were repeatedly confirmed, causing an instant upheaval in the entire Chinese fashion industry.

That's Evangeline Foster!

The discussion quickly gained momentum, with various speculations and jokes emerging one after another.

"So, which Chinese designer's 'masterpiece' will this fashion icon be mentally tortured again this time?"

Global Editorial Content Director of the top fashion magazine AURA;

Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast;

Chairman of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Charity Gala;

The prototype for the Prado Queen.

The news spread rapidly, quickly breaking out of the niche fashion world.

Public doubts and excitement followed: What is she here for?
"A secret schedule? Could there be personnel changes in the Chinese version of AURA?"

"I bet some high-end brand invited her to a closed-door dinner. Their PR was flawless!"

Of course, the most popular, and most ironic, speculation is that she's once again "judging" Huaxia Design. Her cold expression back then remains a haunting nightmare for the entire industry.

"So, which local designer's 'colorful black' will mentally torture this fashion devil this time?" A highly-rated comment accurately hit everyone's funny bone and sore spot.

However, when Foster's team was spotted by the resourceful fans and media, netizens were stunned.

What place is this?

"How can there be such a large construction site on the outskirts of the Fourth Ring Road?"

"Fatou...?"

When the final destination was confirmed, the internet's memory was instantly awakened. "...A new, relaxed, and leisurely pace?"

The name is not unfamiliar. Not much time has passed, and those brave young women and the elderly Mrs. Zhou who faced the storm of public opinion remain in the public's memory. Even now, news of those netizens who maliciously reported the incident being punished according to law still occasionally appears on social media platforms.

It has no branches, but it acquired a listed textile factory to ensure its supply chain.
It passively gained a massive amount of traffic during the storm, but did not hesitate to close its official account and refuse to monetize it;
It has repeatedly topped the trending searches, yet not a single video of its visit has been released to date;
Rumors of its exorbitant service fees have never ceased, yet there has never been a single negative review about it being a "rip-off" or having poor service.

Its effects were described as miraculous by those who experienced it, who dismissed the skepticism of 'internet experts' and sparked countless discussions and curiosity online.

"Good wine needs no bush?"

If it's truly effective, there's no need for self-promotion; the presence of someone of Foster's stature is the strongest advertisement.

However, someone immediately suggested another possibility:
"Wait a minute... Could someone like Foster not even be here for a massage at all?"

Immediately afterwards, a screenshot was released—it showed Easy Slow Life linen products displayed on the websites and offline channels of many department stores and luxury boutiques in the United States.

Some items clearly indicate their collaboration with Frette, and there are prominent "sold out" signs at the bottom of the page.

The netizen who posted the picture directly asked: "Can everyone help me identify this brand name and logo... Is this 'Easy Slow Life,' which is sold out in high-end channels in the United States, related to this Easy Slow Life brand?"

Immediately, netizens replied to confirm:
"That's right! It's their store! Before their official account closed down, they did list a batch of towels and bath towels. The quality was excellent, and the styles and colors were all the same, but the price..."

"To the netizen who posted the picture, are you sure this price abroad is real? I remember that a standard towel used to sell for over 400 RMB in China, and now this price tag is... $800 USD?!"

"This move... is a precise targeting of overseas tycoons?"

Just as everyone was discussing the price difference, another netizen posted an even more shocking screenshot—

It was a screenshot from a live stream on an overseas video platform. The screenshot showed a bright and clean fully automated textile workshop, with the title "Easy Slow Life x Frette Co-Production Live".

"Holy crap! It's actually manufactured and sold in-house?! I thought it was just a rebrand!"

"The upstairs neighbor just got connected to the internet, right? They acquired a listed textile company specifically for their supply chain."

"Was the original Jin Dayang production line really that advanced?"

"Hehe, that's the most advanced equipment our bank has as collateral. Because of the easy and slow travel, Jinghai's GDP and employment figures will look great this year."

"Upstairs, you've gone off-topic."

"Hmm, a towel made by a massage parlor actually makes it into a boutique like this? When did the fashion industry and towels become one and the same??"

"So, I'm only a towel away from being fashionable?"

"By the way... what do those sold-out towels in the pictures actually look like? Are they really that nice?"

When this question was raised, netizens unanimously zoomed in on detailed images of the sold-out products. There were no eye-catching logos or elaborate prints, only simple cuts and low-saturation solid colors.

Netizens were completely silenced.

(End of this chapter)