Daily Life in the Countryside After Being Reborn

Chapter 775: Chapter 104: Here Come the Troublemakers (Part 2)

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The music started, and the superstar Zhang Xiaoyu walked onto the stage amid the cheers of the audience, showcasing Zhou Dafu’s new designs for the year.

Those interested in the spectacle stayed put, while those who were not had already made their way to the entrance of Pavilion D4.

"Paul, are you sure you want to visit the Chinese exhibition area? You’ve already seen it in D3. The Chinese jewelers that pose a threat are mainly in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Mainland China doesn’t yet have any domestic companies worth our attention," said the only woman in the group. She was tall, with ear-length brown hair, and her eyes carried a hint of disdain.

"Anna, don’t underestimate the market of Mainland China. You should know our company is planning to open a few more boutiques in Asia, including first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai, besides Japan Tokyo. The number of Chinese people who come to Paris for shopping each year is not to be taken lightly," said the man with a slightly protruding hairline and a lean figure, his face sharp and chiseled.

As soon as he finished speaking, the other accompanying members chimed in agreement.

"Fine, I will condescend to challenge my sense of aesthetics by visiting Pavilion D4. Since when did Yabao Company start catering to the taste of the nouveau riche? It’s truly sad," scoffed the brown-haired woman with partial British Royal Family lineage. If it wasn’t for a senior family member’s instruction to heed the team leader’s advice when traveling, she wouldn’t bother with Paul’s words.

After all, he was just a jewelry designer; what right did he have to boss her around?

Upon entering Pavilion D4, the group of five, including Anna, stopped in unison. Each venue was built by different exhibition contractors, so the style and construction method varied greatly.

Take Pavilions D1 and D2 as an example, which considered international exhibitors and therefore adopted a modern European and American architectural style, with a wishing fountain and an inverted gold pyramid by Ieoh Ming Pei at the entrance respectively.

Pavilion D3, mostly comprised of Hong Kong and Taiwan manufacturers, featured a gilded Wealth-Attracting Golden Cat.

Pavilion D4, by all logic, should have followed a similar pattern, yet now...

There stood a bamboo house in a rising tiered style, three or four rooms in total, all built with premium green Moso Bamboo. The beams and walls on the exterior of the bamboo house were made of bamboo, and the constructor had even hung bamboo wind chimes put together with bamboo slats. Several indoor bamboo plantations reflected the quaint bamboo house, making it look even more delicate.

"This pavilion is quite uniquely decorated," said the members of the well-known European jewelry design team that accompanied Paul. Although they only designed jewelry, as designers, they had something to say about any form of beauty and novelty.

After being accustomed to the similarly extravagant decorations of the first three pavilions, the sudden splash of green was indeed a breath of fresh air.

"I’m not sure the distinctiveness is necessarily from the designer’s ingenuity. I heard from the florist arranging our stand, Victoria, that the greening company for Pavilion D4 is some little-known small company, lacking even the basic floral purchase sources. Just yesterday, someone from Pavilion D4 was asking around if they could bypass their venue’s gardening company and get flowers from other florists," said Anna, sniffing in disdain. She had visited numerous international exhibitions and had never seen any florist using bamboo to decorate their front.

"Any innovation comes with risks. The bamboo house at the entrance is also to distinguish this pavilion from the others. At least guests tired from visiting the previous pavilions will feel a completely different vibe upon arriving here," Paul gazed at the bamboo house ahead, as he said, those dazzled by all kinds of colorful diamonds and precious jewelry were now gathered around the bamboo house, enthusiastically discussing what they saw, faces alit with an explorer’s excitement.

"It could also be that the organizers built the bamboo house for an enhanced promotional effect. Don’t forget the famous silver craftsman master Li Quqi is from the Miao Clan. I heard his generation lived in bamboo houses. This bamboo house may be smaller, but it doesn’t look like it was built by Han people," said a member of the Yabao Company group who had some knowledge of architecture.

"Regardless of the reasoning, we need to pay more attention to the emerging potential in Chinese design. Let’s go inside and take a look. I heard that Li Quqi will personally be silver making today. Miss Michelle, I remember you have been unable to find a fitting chain for that Queen Elizabeth-era pocket watch. Maybe today Li Quqi could make a custom one for you," Paul’s eyes flashed with an incisive gleam.

"If it’s really possible to get a custom chain, it couldn’t be better. I’ve searched all over Europe and haven’t found anyone who can make a chain that matches my silver watch. I’m afraid I’ll be disappointed again today," Michelle said with a sly smile, seemingly forgetting that Paul was known to be quite the cunning Fox.

Their voices were neither loud nor low; a female student in a staff uniform overheard their conversation and paused.

"Uncle Li’s stand is indeed here. No wonder Yezi said she would come and take a look this morning. I’m not sure what these people are here for. I’ll wait for Yezi to arrive before I go take a look," Xiao Xian watched the conspicuously "guest-like" group walk away, talking to herself.(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to Qidian () to cast your vote for monthly ticket and recommendation ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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