Chapter 242: Chapter 242: Too Popular, So Much Envy
"Hungry? Impossible, I don’t feel hungry at all."
"I don’t feel it either, President Monroe. We’re made of iron; you don’t need to worry about us."
Pfft~
Ivana Monroe never expected these young girls to be so adorable.
She said, "You’re all amazing! But, still, you need to take care of your health. An empty stomach is no joke. Now I announce, we’ll close the store this afternoon, and everyone will go out with me for a meal, then go home to rest, and continue our hard work tomorrow."
The employees were instantly thrilled.
"Yay! President Monroe, you’re awesome!"
"Long live President Monroe!"
"..."
The employees at the women’s fashion store on this floor watched as "GK" locked up. Beside a classy beauty stood a handsome tall mixed-race man, with several young girls in matching outfits following them like cheering groupies, with flattery written all over their faces.
"GK closed down? What’s the situation?"
"Did the owner and employees of GK leave? Are they not doing business anymore?"
"Judging by the look of it, it seems like a celebration! Could they have really sold out of fashion pieces and are now going on holiday to celebrate?"
Just as Ivana Monroe and the staff left, almost all the female employees from other stores on the floor rushed to "GK’s" entrance to look. The vibrant floral displays were still full of life, the transparent glass doors were locked, and the fashions that were once hung inside had been completely sold out.
"Wow! Did they really sell out everything?"
"Oh my god! I’m dying of jealousy."
"What kind of godlike brand is GK? It’s too hot!"
"I would’ve joined if I knew GK was hiring at the HR department... Ahh... envy, jealousy, and hate."
Back in their own store, employees searched "GK" on their phones and found the cover of "Yiren Magazine," where the goddess Phil was dressed in an outfit that seemed to be from the "GK" store.
Wow! The effect when worn is amazing!
Stacy Floyd’s Weibo post also popped up to the employees’ attention, titled: "Top Celebrity Endorses Best Friend’s ’GK’ Fashion, Spurring a Fandom Craze; Evidently, Stacy’s Influence is Not to Be Underestimated."
"Ginny, Ginny, look! So GK is this popular! Wow! Stacy Floyd is actually the best friend of GK’s owner. And there’s Lian’er too; she’s been pushing GK like crazy online. Gosh, what’s going on? Lian’er’s singing praises online, lavishly complimenting Ivana Monroe. Huh? GK’s owner is named Ivana Monroe."
"Ruth, would you stop already? Our store’s sales are just in the thousands this month, yet you’re not concerned about boosting performance and still have the time to gossip about GK. If you love GK so much, you should just join their store."
Ginny got irritated at the mention of GK; she envied GK’s sales, envied Ivana Monroe closing the store to take the staff out, and envied the future income of GK’s employees even more.
"Ginny, did you eat explosives today? Why are you in such a bad mood?"
Ruth and Ginny started arguing.
Lian’er stood in line in the middle, and when it was her turn, GK’s wardrobe selection was complete. She chose her two favorites, and her beautiful eyes lit up like blooming flowers when she saw Ivana Monroe.
The store and its exterior were packed with customers; Ivana was assisting someone else with a garment, so Lian’er didn’t disturb her. After purchasing the clothes, she arrived home around eleven o’clock.
She had a simple lunch.
Lian’er changed into her newly bought outfit, turned eagerly in front of the fitting mirror to see her reflection.
Lian’er was stunned and covered her mouth for a moment, letting out an "Ah! Ah! Ah!" scream.
A woman in her fifties opened Lian’er’s door, frowned, and said, "Are you going crazy? Screaming so loudly? Your dad and I can hear you from the living room."
Lian’er joyfully ran to the woman, twirled around, and said, "Mom, what do you think of my new outfit?"
The woman looked, nodded, and said, "Hmm! Your taste has improved! This one is much classier than what you’ve bought before, and it suits you."
Lian’er excitedly asked, "Mom, do you really mean it?"
She could hardly believe it; her fashion-critical mom actually praised her.
The woman rolled her eyes and noticed two shopping bags on the bed. She walked over, picked one up and said, "GK? You went to grab GK’s fashion early this morning."
Lian’er wasn’t surprised her mom knew "GK," as her mom had always been fashionable, a woman stylish her entire life.
Lian’er nodded, "Yes! I got two pieces! Oh, right, I have another one. I want to try it on to decide which one to wear for the live stream later."
The shopping bag the woman picked up contained the other piece. She glanced at the color and style without taking it out, held the bag, and didn’t pass it to Lian’er, who had her hand outstretched.
"The one you’re wearing looks great; it’s very elegant. Wear it for the stream! And this one... consider it a gift for your mom."
After saying that, the woman took the shopping bag and left Lian’er’s room.
Lian’er’s mouth twitched, feeling like crying but without tears, robbed by her own mom, what could she say?
Lian’er entered the streaming room, which used to be her study but was converted for her beauty streams.
Just as she switched on the computer and entered the streaming room, she heard her mom’s high-pitched voice outside.
"Old man, come check out how I look in our daughter’s clothes?" Lian’er’s mom said excitedly.
"Wow! Old lady, you look amazing in it. This dress was tailored for you; even our daughter doesn’t look as good as you in it."
Lian’er wanted to roll her eyes, thinking how her dad was overly flattering her mom by diminishing her.
"Really? Ah~ I just love GK’s fashion so much. If I weren’t worried about rushing over at my age to line up and grab clothes like the young ones, I wouldn’t have missed such beautiful outfits."
"You haven’t missed anything; we have our daughter, right? We’ll have her line up again tomorrow to grab you a few more..."
Lian’er’s mouth twitched: Is that really my biological dad? Placating the wife, selling out the daughter!
How... She did plan on lining up again tomorrow, but she had wanted to grab some for herself! Now it was to be for her mom.
Her mom’s high approbation of "GK" caused an inner joy in Lian’er.
Who said "GK’s" fashion was tailored specifically for Phil and suited only Phil?
A truly talented fashion designer’s work is ageless, reflecting unique temperament and style on anyone, rather than being contingent on models, limelight, or touching-up artifice.
Now, she would hit back hard in her streaming room at those who badmouthed "GK" as lacking in taste.