diymy Chapter 61 Qi Luo's Heart is with a Dog
Chapter 61 Qi Luo's Heart is with a Dog
"The Kennel Club is a non-profit private animal protection organization that accepts donations from the Hong Kong government, international organizations, institutions, and private charitable individuals..."
"We will ensure that donations are used exclusively for dog protection, and that every dollar donated is transparent and open to oversight from all sectors of society, the Hong Kong government, and international organizations..."
"Our mission is to protect dogs, promote education and awareness of responsible and safe dog ownership, safeguard dog rights, and advance international cooperation and legislation..."
On the stage, Li Fuhe delivered a passionate speech;
The reporters in the audience were snapping photos non-stop;
"Mr. Li, are you trying to influence Hong Kong's legal system by pushing for legislation?"
"Was the dog welfare association established to avoid taxes?"
"Why only protect dogs and not cats? Don't other animals deserve protection? Isn't this discrimination?"
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When pressed by tabloid reporters, Li Fuhe and Chen Xiangshui chose to remain silent.
With their current influence, the two organizations could easily make a name for themselves as dog lovers, so it doesn't matter whether these tabloids report on them or not.
Chen Guanjiang stood backstage, watching his third sister stand on the stage in a gorgeous dress, with an unnatural smile on her face. He was impressed by her growth, but also felt a mix of emotions that were hard to describe.
As a member of the council of the Dog Lovers Association, Chen Xiangshui was making his first appearance on the Hong Kong stage, so he naturally needed to wear a gorgeous and dignified outfit to make a grand entrance.
Respect the clothes first, then respect the person!
As the pace of life accelerates and efficiency becomes increasingly important, people have less time and energy to understand a person, making outward appearance the most direct indicator of value.
For this reason, Chen Guanjiang specially spent HK$27 to choose a Patek Philippe Ref. 3359 for his third sister.
Made entirely of 18k white gold, the bezel is set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.93 carats. The delicate and lively white gold daisy design is perfect for young women.
Her attire was Chanel, the world's most famous women's clothing brand. The pure white dress paired with a purple coat further accentuated Chen Xiangshui's fair complexion and noble temperament.
However, Li Guoneng completely rejected her outfit.
Li Guoneng took the two directly to the small tailor shop of Mei Wah Fashion in Central, without asking about the style of the clothes, but instead choosing the color and material.
Now that it's winter, two sets of clothes and three skirts made of "silk" were custom-made for Chen Xiangshui.
The red silk pomegranate skirt worn by Xue Baochai in "Dream of the Red Chamber" was made of "silk" and was suitable for attending various formal occasions.
Since we were already there, we bought two more sets of everyday clothes, which were made primarily of satin.
The crane cloak worn by Lin Daiyu and the satin jacket worn by Wang Xifeng in "Dream of the Red Chamber" were both made of satin.
Silk and satin!
These four textile techniques, representing the most noble textile crafts in China, all use silk as raw material, rather than modern polyester fiber.
Chen Guanjiang also ordered several sets of casual wear made of "brocade" and "silk", and bought several sets of everyday clothes for his younger brother and sister. He also asked if he could make two sets of casual suits.
Unexpectedly, Li Guoneng took her to a shop called JC&Son in Central. This time, she didn't even have to choose the materials or colors. After taking her measurements, she was told to come back in ten days to pick it up.
Li Guoneng explained that the tailor would design a suit that suits the client based on factors such as personal temperament, body proportions, and age, and would refuse to listen to the client's opinions.
What if the customer is not satisfied?
It's very simple, just turn right after you go out, it's absolutely awesome.
For a long time, Chen Guanjiang's impression of high-end clothing has been international big brands in the entertainment industry, as well as the custom-made pure wool suits from British textiles in the TV series "Prosperity".
The two tailor shops and fashion tailor stores in Central that Li Guoneng introduced made Chen Guanjiang see the difference between old money and new money.
The best tailors are concentrated in Shanghai.
In the 40s, the best tailors in Shanghai, known as the "Red Gang," came to Hong Kong. Even the British royal family had their clothes custom-made in these inconspicuous little tailor shops.
The purchase of these clothes alone cost HK$42. To put that in perspective, a Rolls-Royce costs only HK$30, and this is not even considered the top-of-the-line model.
Rumor has it that a single set of "brocade" costs HK$18, and that's just for "Song brocade." The top-grade "Yun brocade" is out of stock.
According to the tailors of the Hongbang school, each person can only weave 2.5 centimeters of brocade per day.
It takes at least two people working together for a whole year to weave a complete set of clothing. Even HK$100 million isn't enough to buy just one piece, making every inch of brocade incredibly valuable.
The dragon robes of ancient emperors were made of brocade, and gold was the cheapest material among the materials needed.
It is clear that true luxury goods are never about big international brands, nor are they about celebrities and influencers emphasizing so-called "textile craftsmanship" while deliberately obscuring the fact that the materials are cheap.
What annoyed Chen Guanjiang was that this silly dog, despite running around busily, couldn't keep up a good show. While Third Sister was giving a speech on stage, Li Guoneng was laughing and clapping in the audience, his eyes never leaving Third Sister.
Li Guoneng, nicknamed "Silly Dog," is 24 years old this year, while her third sister, Chen Xiangshui, is 17. The 7-year age gap between them is not a problem; the older sister is more likely to take care of people.
The crux of the matter is that this guy comes from a wealthy and influential family, and his marriage is not up to him; he was already engaged to the Hu family, another wealthy family in Hong Kong.
Even more surprisingly, the law firm he practiced at after returning to Hong Kong was "Hu Guan Law Firm," owned by Hu Baoxing, the elder brother of his fiancée.
Her family and relatives helped her obtain her barrister qualification.
Hu Baoxing is also quite remarkable. His father had mentored the "Three Musketeers of Real Estate" in their early years, and after becoming a lawyer, he became the exclusive lawyer for all three.
The law firm of Hu Guan under his name has more than 50 lawyers. Another partner, Guan Zhuoran, is the eldest son of Guan Zurao, the Queen's Counsel who passed away last year.
Next year, Hu Guan Law Firm plans to merge with Li Luo Law Firm.
"Li" represents Li Yeguang, the exclusive lawyer for Cheung Kong Holdings.
"Luo" indicates that Luo Zhineng is involved with the Luo Wenjin family;
Faced with such a behemoth, it probably won't be so easy for Li Guoneng to break off the engagement.
But when Chen Xiangshui on stage turned his gaze to Li Guoneng below the stage, their eyes met and Chen Xiangshui quickly looked away. Seeing this, Chen Guanjiang patted the shoulder of the silly dog next to him meaningfully.
"What's wrong?" Li Guoneng turned her head around with a blank look, while Chen Xiangshui on the stage was too shy to look up.
"It's okay, don't worry too much."
"What are you talking about?"
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Chen Guanjiang smiled with a complicated expression. He was fairly satisfied with this guy. He was impeccable in terms of both character and upbringing, and he didn't have the frivolous attitude often associated with second-generation scions of powerful families.
If it's a mutual agreement, even if it means going against the Hu family, it's their duty to stand up for their third sister.
As for the two families, they are not from the same social class, but as long as the two are truly willing to get together, it is not a problem in Chen Guanjiang's view.
Although the Chen family is still a small and insignificant family, even if they are still not on par with the Li family in three months, they should at least be someone that the Li family needs to take seriously...