Real Man-Chapter 752

“Fresh and classic, huh.”

He had said whatever came to his mind, but Lora Parker’s expression was very serious.

She seemed to want to ask him more deeply, so he changed the subject.

“Chanel is a very classic brand. It’s still very popular, but the customers’ age range is getting more diverse.”

“Do you mean this design can appeal to the younger generation?”

“Not just that. I thought the existing Chanel consumers would also crave something new. In that case, a bold innovation would be better than a half-hearted change.”

“Hmm…”

Tap tap.

She tapped her temple with her index finger, a habit of hers when she was deep in thought.

From her look, he guessed that she had also been drawn to this design.

But she seemed to hesitate a lot, as if she had many concerns.

‘It must be because it’s so radical.’

She sorted out her thoughts and opened her mouth.

“Steve, the product you chose received the lowest score from the internal evaluators. Do you still want to choose it?”

“Are you asking about my taste?”

“To be precise, I’m asking if you can recommend this experimental product as the representative of the collection.”

It didn’t matter if he hesitated or not.

It was Lora Parker’s job to dig out the pearl buried in the soil earlier than in the past.

He threw away his uneasy feelings and spoke confidently.

“Yes. I will stake my eye on this artistic work that connects the 100-year history and the future of Chanel.”

“…”

Lora Parker’s eyes shook, and Rebecca Devo’s mouth opened.

Jeong Da-hye was surprised and blinked.

‘Did I go too far?’

He felt a slight regret at that moment, but the designer bowed his head.

“Th-thank you, Steve. Thank you so much.”

“Thank you? I just did what I wanted. It won’t change anything just because I choose it.”

“No. Your words gave me a lot of strength. I, Alexander Lima, will never forget this favor.”

“Your name is…”

“Alexander Lima. Please remember it.”

The designer’s eyes sparkled.

Soon after, he took a seat at a fancy restaurant near the Chanel headquarters.

He looked at the vase in the middle of the table and remembered the designer he had seen earlier.

‘Alexander Lima, huh…’

He felt familiar somehow.

He didn’t recognize him because he didn’t have his trademark mustache and beard, but as soon as he heard his name, his past memory was unlocked.

He was Alexander Lima, the first creative director of Chanel.

He oversaw both the design concept and the production line, and was also responsible for the advertising and store design. His authority was immense.

The future of Chanel would flourish under his hand.

What was the trigger?

It wasn’t the floral design for sure.

He was trying to recall it.

Lora Parker, who was sitting across from him, laughed at Jeong Da-hye’s words.

“Ho ho! Local reviews?”

“Yes. It was so absurd. I really trusted them and went around, but I was totally disappointed.”

The two had become close enough to talk comfortably.

Lora Parker was very gentle, unlike usual.

“You can’t trust the people in front of you, let alone the strangers’ words.”

“There were so many local reviews.”

“The majority is not always right. It’s much better to have one trustworthy person like Steve.”

“What do you mean by me?”

He blinked his eyes as his name was suddenly called, and Lora Parker smiled.

“You inspired me today, too.”

“Did my choice decide the design?”

“Of course not. I’ll use it as a reference for the final selection. But, it seems to have some influence.”

“How do you make the final selection?”

“I need to get a proper review.”

“A proper review?”

Jeong Da-hye perked up her ears at Lora Parker’s answer.

The word ‘review’ was a sensitive topic for her, who had tasted a big failure with the local reviews.

Lora Parker explained the reason.

“Yes. I want to check the future of Chanel through the people who create the real value of Chanel, not the employees or experts.”

“Do you mean the VVIPs of Chanel?”

“That’s right. The products they choose instinctively will be the trend.”

“If it’s an instinctive choice…”

“You’ll find out soon.”

Lora Parker gave a meaningful smile.

A few days passed.

He received an invitation while he was enjoying his memories in various places in France.

-Chanel 100th Anniversary VVIP Invitation. by Lora Parker.

He received a suit and a dress as a gift, along with an invitation with a gold-plated Chanel logo.

Jeong Da-hye was nervous as she looked at the tuxedo and dress hanging in the hotel room closet.

“Are we really going to a party like this for the nobles?”

“It won’t be like that. It’s inside the Chanel headquarters.”

“Still. Everyone who comes will be big shots. This is…”

“What? Don’t you like it?”

“No. I like it. It’s just that this field is so unfamiliar to me, unlike you.”

Jeong Da-hye had a lot of experience, but she had never done anything related to fashion.

This was not much different for him either.

“I don’t know either. I don’t know anyone.”

“They’re doing it again. Lora Parker’s friend doesn’t know any other VVIPs?”

“That’s true. I only know Lora Parker.”

“I don’t believe it. They’re trying to surprise us again.”

There was no way that the VVIP invited by Lora Parker had anything to do with Yoo-hyun.

Even if there were people he knew from his past experience, they wouldn’t recognize him.

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“No, really. I’ve only been in Korea, how could I have any connections in the fashion industry?”

“Really?”

“Of course. I wouldn’t fool you with something like that, Da-hye.”

Yoo-hyun answered confidently to Jeong Da-hye, who gave him a suspicious look.

The VVIP invitation was held on the third floor of the Chanel headquarters.

Before entering the banquet hall, a staff member waiting for them guided them to an empty space.

“We prepared a gift as a token of our gratitude. Please choose one type that you want and we’ll get it ready for you right away.”

There were two collections displayed in the space.

They were the new products he had seen a few days ago, one was a classic design and the other was the floral design that Yoo-hyun had chosen.

Jeong Da-hye muttered as she saw them.

“Now I understand what Lora Parker meant.”

“What she said about choosing instinctively?”

“Yes. In this situation where they narrowed it down to two types, they’re giving us one as a gift. Without any information about the price or design.”

This was not a test where they gave information and asked them to judge one of the two, it was a simple gift.

Yoo-hyun nodded.

“That’s right. This way, we can choose whatever we want.”

“I wonder what the VVIPs will choose.”

“What about you, Da-hye?”

“I trust your eye, Yoo-hyun.”

“Then I have to stick to my word, too. I’ll choose this one.”

Jeong Da-hye picked a handbag with floral embroidery, and Yoo-hyun picked a pouch with floral shadows.

The banquet hall had a unique atmosphere that preserved the original exhibition hall.

While classical music was playing, the guests were either looking at the 100-year history of Chanel or chatting over champagne at the round table in the center hall.

Buzzing.

There were already many VVIPs inside.

He walked among the people who looked like the upper class just by their appearance.

As expected, there was no one he knew.

Jeong Da-hye whispered as she sat down at an empty table.

“It seems like the other people are subtly aware of us.”

“It’s because we’re unfamiliar faces in the VVIP gathering. Why? Are you nervous?”

“I wouldn’t know unless I came to a place like this.”

“I’m new here, too.”

“But it’s amazing.”

“What is?”

“Most of the great people are carrying the design you chose.”

Since they were special gifts from Lora Parker, everyone was wearing the products.

He looked around and nodded.

“That’s true. I see a lot of floral products.”

“How do you feel?”

“What do you mean? I just gave my opinion.”

“No. This was the product that got the lowest score from the internal evaluators. Maybe the result was reversed because of your choice.”

Jeong Da-hye smiled brightly as she answered.

At that moment, a familiar voice in German came from behind.

“Steve, long time no see.”

He turned his head and saw a handsome man with fair skin and sharp features standing there.

He had changed from casual clothes to a tuxedo, but he had no problem recognizing him.

Yoo-hyun blinked in surprise.

“Huh? Andrea? Weren’t you in Korea?”

“The building construction started. I had some free time, so I came back for a while.”

“How did you come here?”

“I got an invitation from Lora, so of course I had to come.”

“Now that you mention it, you were friends with Lora. I never thought I’d see you here.”

Andrea Gurski, a world-renowned architect, was the one who connected him with Lora Parker.

Thanks to the relationship he had established with him, his father’s brick company was able to escape from the crisis.

That relationship was still ongoing.

-I’ve been exchanging emails with Andrea a lot lately. Won Young is so good at English, there’s no problem with the conversation.

As Yoo-hyun recalled his father’s words, Andrea Gurski asked in English this time.

“By the way, who is this beauty next to you?”

“Hello. I’m Ellis Jung, dating Yoo-hyun.”

Jeong Da-hye answered herself, and Andrea Gurski smiled with his eyes.

“Nice to meet you, Ellis. I’m an architect, Andrea Gurski. I’ve heard a lot about you.”

“About me?”

“Yes. Seung Won Han often talked about you. He said Steve’s girlfriend was so pretty and nice.”

“Seung Won Han?”

“Steve’s father.”

Jeong Da-hye’s eyes widened at the unexpected answer.

“His father?”

“He even bragged that he had a phone call with you last time.”

“Oh…”

Jeong Da-hye hadn’t met Yoo-hyun’s father yet.

She only had a feeling that he was a good person from talking to him on the phone.

She was flustered and pulled Yoo-hyun’s sleeve and whispered.

“Yoo-hyun, what’s going on? How does Andrea know your father?”

“Well, there’s a bit of a complicated story.”

“What? Was your father such a great person?”

“No. It’s not that…”

He felt like there was some misunderstanding, and he was about to explain it.