Chapter 132: The Designer’s Demand

The notion of stripping completely naked for measurements struck everyone as inherently wrong. No matter how they tried to rationalize it, the demand felt improper.

After all, these weren’t garments meant for intimate wear, demanding such precise, meticulous measurements. There could be no room for even the slightest error.

Yet, the insistence on having them shed all their clothes stirred an undeniable feeling of discomfort within them.

While boys’ bodies weren’t typically as sensitive as girls’, and men in swim trunks were a common sight at bathhouses or beaches, casually exposing themselves…

This was entirely a matter of context!

Here, within the confines of a school classroom, such a demand was utterly unreasonable.

“My apologies, but I personally strive for perfection; there can be no room for even a single error.”

As the gazes of the students converged upon him, the designer Lin Ran spoke casually, his words carrying a distinct air of perfunctory dismissal.

While speaking, Lin Ran looked down at his own hands, nonchalantly toying with his fingernails, as if he barely registered the presence of others.

This haughty demeanor, witnessed by all, only deepened their simmering irritation.

However, this project was spearheaded by Su Yao, with Comet Group investing a substantial sum to prepare for the class’s themed event.

If any issues arose from their side, tomorrow’s school festival would be jeopardized.

They couldn’t resist; they could only endure the slight.

The initial joy of receiving free help, which the students had felt, now completely dissipated, replaced by a suffocating resentment.

Upon seeing the students’ indignant expressions, Lin Ran couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. He mused that it was an eight-lifetime blessing for them to have an internationally renowned designer like him create their clothes.

Such a stroke of luck was rare, something one wouldn’t find even with a lantern in broad daylight.

Had it not been for the generous compensation from Comet Group, coupled with the promise of a contract as their headquarters designer, Lin Ran would never have deigned to make clothes for these penniless nobodies.

These individuals were truly fortunate to be in the same class as the Comet Group’s heir, benefiting immensely from the association.

Otherwise, even glimpsing him would be an extravagant hope.

Now, to display such furious expressions? They were truly audacious, oblivious to their own standing.

A bunch of trash.

What future could students from such a backward high school possibly have? In the end, they would simply be impoverished nobodies.

He, on the other hand, would forever stand at the forefront of fashion, showered with flowers and applause, becoming an internationally acclaimed design master envied by all!

Once he became the Comet Group’s headquarters designer, his worth would skyrocket.

Recalling Tony, who had always overshadowed him, Lin Ran’s mood brightened considerably. He knew things would soon change; no matter how strong Tony was, he couldn’t withstand the might of Comet Group’s operations.

From now on, the fashion world would be his, Lin Ran’s, domain.

To seize this opportunity, Lin Ran had specifically bribed an insider at Comet Group to be chosen as the designer for this event, hoping to forge a good relationship with the group’s future heir.

However, as the future heir of Comet Group, Su Yao gained absolutely no benefit from interacting with these commoners. He couldn’t understand why she would forgo a prestigious aristocratic high school to attend such a rubbish one.

Considering other possibilities, perhaps it was to cultivate a down-to-earth image?

After all, Su Yao was just a woman. Even as the group’s sole future successor, many coveted her position, constantly seeking to undermine her.

To counter this, Su Yao had to become powerful, resorting to any means necessary.

With this thought, Lin Ran believed he had figured it out, understanding why Su Yao was being kind to these students.

It was merely a show, a performance for the occasion.

The Comet Group was already immensely powerful. If they embraced a populist approach, earning the affection and respect of the people, and actively enhanced the group’s image through exemplary conduct, Su Yao’s position as heir would become even more secure.

Yet, ever since he had arrived, Su Yao hadn’t even spared him a glance.

‘Even if she’s the heir of Comet Group, isn’t that a bit too arrogant? Does she truly believe I want to be in this dilapidated place?’

“We’re all men; if we have to take them off, we take them off. What’s there to be shy about?”

“Exactly. Let’s just get the measurements done quickly, so we don’t have to keep looking at that annoying face.”

“I’m not even looking forward to the school festival anymore.”

While Lin Ran was busy observing Su Yao’s standoffishness, the students of Class Six didn’t continue their resistance. They understood that they couldn’t afford to delay.

Although they felt Lin Ran’s demand to strip completely was an insult, he had presented a legitimate reason: precise measurement and the pursuit of perfection.

What more could they say?

Quit?

How could they possibly!

Thanks to Su Yao’s care and Comet Group’s support, an internationally renowned designer had been specially invited.

If they continued to resist, they would ultimately be seen as uncooperative and ignorant of the situation.

When one lives under someone else’s roof, one must bow their head.

Upon seeing the previously resistant and uncooperative students now obediently removing their clothes, Lin Ran immediately flashed a mocking smile. He had known this would be the outcome.

‘This feeling of controlling everything is truly wonderful!’

‘No wonder everyone wants to climb to the top and avoid staying at the bottom.’

“I’m truly sorry; we didn’t know he was this kind of person. Please bear with us; we’ll finish the measurements as quickly as possible.”

However, unlike Lin Ran’s arrogance, his assistants, who were there for the measurements, apologized profusely.

Their apologetic demeanor actually made the students feel much better. They thought that it was just one bad apple spoiling the bunch; apart from that so-called international designer, the assistants were quite good.

This also diminished the students’ resistance, and one by one, they began to genuinely take off their clothes.

However, halfway through the measurements, an assistant approached Lin Qing, only to be met with a rebuff.

“Student, aren’t you going to be measured?”

Lin Qing remained seated, showing no intention of removing his clothes. When faced with the assistant’s inquiry, he simply nodded.

Lin Qing disliked exposing his body in front of others.

Furthermore, stripping completely naked was inherently an act of humiliation. No matter how legitimate Lin Ran’s reasons seemed, they couldn’t conceal the underlying malice.

Based on Lin Qing’s understanding of Su Yao, she would never tolerate Lin Ran doing something like this.

Therefore, Lin Qing felt no fear; he would not compromise.

“If he’s not measuring, move on to the next. Since the person himself has said so, what are you standing around for?”

Lin Qing’s motionless presence was quite conspicuous. Coupled with the assistant’s hesitant movements, it prompted Lin Ran, who stood on the podium, to sneer before immediately instructing the assistant to move on.

‘They’re just a bunch of incapable commoners.’

‘They really think they’re rich young masters.’

‘Without Su Yao, these people are nothing.’

‘He should be active on the international stage, yet here he is, making clothes for a group of common students. If anyone knew, they would laugh him to death.’

Because Lin Ran was inwardly resistant but compelled to be there, he vented his frustration on these students, adopting an extremely unpleasant attitude.

“I won’t be measured either.”

However, Lin Qing wasn’t the only troublemaker in this class.

Liu Hong, also seated and motionless, shot Lin Ran a cold glance before speaking in an exceptionally loud voice, causing the ears of those nearby to ache.

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