Chapter 589: Chapter 589

Duan Yu had gotten her makeup done earlier than Jinxia, having sent her a message half an hour before.

Cheng Xiaohua looked at her phone and told Jinxia that she would reply for her, asking them to send a location after their arrival as she would be coming later.

At a film festival, generally, a single celebrity doesn’t walk the red carpet alone; it’s usually done by the entire film crew together.

Of course, if you’re a big enough star, other staff members will step back a few steps when the crew enters together, leaving the space in front for you.

This phenomenon is quite common, and in many large film crews, it is usually the male and female leads who receive this treatment, who also, for the most part, walk the red carpet together, rather than separately.

The closing ceremony venue of the Berlin Film Festival was very close to the styling house, less than a ten-minute drive away, and they even ran into a traffic jam, with many stars rushing to the venue by car.

After going through a check, He Jinxia and the others smoothly entered the venue and met up with the crew.

Without even getting close, just from a distance, He Jinxia recognized Duan Yu, and her steps involuntarily paused.

The reason being, they were simply too conspicuous!

It was only then that she understood why Duan Yu was so excited about wearing Hanfu; it turns out their Hanfu was very unique.

They called their Hanfu the "War Robe," and now, upon seeing it, it indeed had the air of a War Robe—

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He Jinxia couldn’t help but twitch the corners of her mouth when she saw those three figures shining under the lights from the reflective scales on their armor. Was she sure this was an awards ceremony and not a cosplay event?

As He Jinxia approached Duan Yu and the others, she also noticed several celebrities in other strange and unusual outfits, and the surprise in the pit of her stomach gradually dissipated.

Initially, she thought their attire would be quite odd, but seeing the bizarre outfits of those around them, they seemed to balance each other out, making them no longer stand out as strange.

What’s the big deal about wearing armor-like general’s clothes? Other stars were dressed in clothes entirely woven from grass, covering only the essential parts, with a few feathers on their heads, giving off a primitive tribal vibe.

Not to mention the bizarre attires like see-through outfits and animal costumes, and the endless emerging of other dresses with strong ethnic characters. Compared to those, their costumes were a bit more normal.

When Duan Yu saw He Jinxia arrive, his eyes lit up, and he boasted confidently, "How about that, cool right?"

Xu Xiuzi and Xi Jing looked over and a hint of admiration flashed in their eyes. Even as women, they could not deny He Jinxia’s beauty.

The dress chosen by He Jinxia was moonlight blue, a very soft color, with a layer of snow-white gauze on the outside, adding a touch of haziness. The details of the dress were also well-handled; a close inspection could reveal its unique craftsmanship.

The dress was beautiful, but the person even more so.

Her demeanor seamlessly blended with the Hanfu, without any sense of abruptness.

As she drew closer, that dignified and graceful aura of hers became more and more apparent, captivating everyone’s attention at first glance.

As celebrities, naturally, none would be lacking in looks, the other female stars were also very beautiful, but compared to He Jinxia, there seemed to be a certain flavor missing.

Xu Xiuzi’s eyes flickered with dejection, having originally thought that her outfit and meticulously applied makeup would surely outshine He Jinxia by a long shot. Now, standing beside He Jinxia, she felt like she was being shown up as a mere amateur!

Xu Xiuzi’s family was not lacking in means; they would sporadically splurge on several luxury items. With one glance, she recognized that He Jinxia’s outfit was haute couture, though she didn’t know which brand it belonged to.

The clothes she wore, although produced by PDZ, were only ready-to-wear garments. In terms of price, they could never exceed haute couture, and they were available in stores, often selling out due to their popularity. She had managed to acquire this particular piece thanks mostly to Xi Jing’s help.

She had thought that in terms of attire, if not surpassing He Jinxia completely, she at least could hold her own. But now it seemed she had been overly optimistic.

He Jinxia was chatting with Duan Yu, asking him when his crew was scheduled to walk the red carpet, what number they had drawn, and roughly how long it would take.

Duan Yu responded to each question in turn, and once he had managed to answer several questions, he quickly seized the chance while He Jinxia wasn’t asking more to ask her:

"You haven’t told us yet, how cool do you think our director trio’s outfits are, aren’t they quite cool?"

Just as He Jinxia was about to speak, Duan Yu, unable to wait, went on, "To find battle garments to our liking, we visited so many stores, but after looking for days, we couldn’t find anything we liked. In the end, we had them custom-made."

"Every detail on this War Robe, each little accessory, was designed by us. Except for the actual sewing, which wasn’t done by us, even the materials were purchased by us. How about that, isn’t it unique? You can’t find this outfit anywhere on the market!"

He Jinxia furrowed her brows slightly, "It must have taken you a long time to make, right?"

Duan Yu nodded, "Yes, since learning that the movie had been shortlisted for Berlin, we commissioned someone to make it. We only received the finished garments a few days before coming to Berlin."

He Jinxia smiled, her voice crisp as she effortlessly dodged giving her opinion on the outfit, "I thought you’d be very busy once your work was shortlisted for Berlin, wondering if you had plans to shoot a new film."

Duan Yu answered her question, and before he knew it, the conversation had shifted to his new project.

After talking for quite a while, He Jinxia felt slightly relieved, thinking that Duan Yu had probably forgotten about his initial question, but after Duan Yu had talked at length, he came back to it with—

"What do you think of my War Robe?"

A faint sadness rose within her; it seemed that no matter what, she couldn’t escape the pangs of conscience today.

He Jinxia’s gaze drifted, "It looks quite nice, gives off that ’Clothed in Layers of Golden Armor throughout the City’ vibe, all gleaming and grand."

Inwardly she chanted: But the reality is more like, ’The chrysanthemums are wilted, the ground littered with decay, and your smile has long since faded, oh has faded~’

It’s not gold, but yellow, yellow enough to sear the eyes, like a giant human-shaped chrysanthemum!

Duan Yu’s mouth widened into a delighted grin, "I thought the same! This is my first attempt at making clothes, and it’s unbelievable how good it looks. I’m starting to wonder if I have a talent for designing. Maybe, after I make some money, I could open my own clothing store, create my own fashion label."

He Jinxia encouraged him with utmost sincerity, though it was a struggle, "It’s a great idea, I believe it will come true one day in the future."

Xu Xiuzi watched as Duan Yu and He Jinxia chatted gleefully, leaving her and their entire group hanging off to the side, feeling jealous to the point of bubbling inside.

Out of some inexplicable feeling, she feigned curiosity and interjected, "Senior Jinxia, the Hanfu you’re wearing is very beautiful. Where did you buy it?"