Chapter 580: Stylist
Compared to the high-standard treatment Anna spent money to build, Daria is far more frugal...
However, the girl didn't seem to mind at all. She applied a slightly understated makeup look on herself, then changed into a somewhat conservative, even rigid, black evening gown. She then left her room and cosmetics to Tiffany and Lilith.
The assistants brought by Jessica Past were excellent stylists. Mountain Eagle really wanted to see how these stylists could transform two muscular women into party stars...
The outcome was unexpected for Mountain Eagle, as Daria found the suit he had custom-made at the tailor and confidently dragged Mountain Eagle into Anna's room, humbly seeking advice from the seemingly harsh yet pretentious Jessica Past on what accessories the boss might need...
Anna, wearing figure-enhancing lace lingerie, sat on a chair. Seeing Daria's clean and understated outfit and demeanor, she stood up gracefully, placed a hand on Mountain Eagle's shoulder, and took a stroll around...
"I also feel like he lacks something," she said.
Jessica Past, skinny and slender, flipped through the suit Daria brought over. She felt the fabric of the suit with her hand and then picked up a set of navy blue suits and turned to Mountain Eagle...
Jessica Past glanced at the Rolex on Mountain Eagle's wrist and the shoes on his feet, smiling with a strange expression: "In his wardrobe lie suits made from the world's most expensive fabric, hand-crafted, yet he doesn't know how to make himself look expensive!"
Mountain Eagle didn't really appreciate some of Jessica's words, frowning as he said, "I don't need others to think I'm expensive because 'expensive' implies that you're for sale!"
Jessica, with the suit in her right hand and her elbow resting on her waist for leverage, showcased the suit, smiling: "This suit is made of 'Si Family Treasure' wool fabric costing 2000 British pounds per yard, and it's purely hand-sewn.
Sir, what you need to do now is not protect your odd sense of self-esteem, but to choose the right shirt, shoes, watch, tie clip, cufflinks, bow tie according to my requests...
Oh, and hairstyle!
You appear too aggressive now, wearing it will make you look a bit..."
Mountain Eagle sighed after hearing this and said, "Kind of like a nouveau riche...
Honestly, I really don't care what I wear as long as it's not disrespectful!"
Beside him, Daria frowned slightly, looking at Mountain Eagle as she said, "Boss, you constantly emphasize that we aren't mercenaries.
I don't know how to change the impression of those people at the party of you, but dressing more expensively, more like a wealthy person, is definitely a good start.
At least this way would filter out some presumptuous people, avoiding unnecessary trouble.
Boss, you are really wealthy now!!"
With a glance at Anna nearby looking at Mountain Eagle with glowing eyes, Daria laughed as she said, "As long as Miss Anna and Ms. Li cooperate, you can quickly change your image in those people's minds.
You can let everyone know Mountain Eagle is not a mercenary; he is willing to fight himself, but definitely not just for money because most people can't afford you!"
Mountain Eagle admitted he was persuaded by Daria since it wasn't something difficult to accept...
However, Mountain Eagle was quite annoyed by Jessica Past's attitude...
This garishly made-up woman with a peculiar hairstyle held a suit in one hand while silently squeezing and prodding him with the other and even shook her head disdainfully...
Clearly, Mountain Eagle, being overly tall and robust, did not align with Jessica Past's big screen aesthetic.
Like a picky buyer, she pondered while scrutinizing Mountain Eagle and then wrote a list and attached several phone numbers...
"Your watch is barely passable; Rolex is an always correct choice!
He now needs suitable shirts and shoes; there's not enough time to custom-make them, but my friend has some ready-to-wear items, shoes I can help pick, and shirts can be brought over and altered on site to get you through tonight's party.
Also, there are phone numbers of a few jewelry coordinators from whom you can get some special cufflinks and tie clips, and your assistant needs a decent set of jewelry.
You can buy directly or choose to rent; he should give you a good discount on my behalf."
Mountain Eagle pinched his nose, handed the list and phone numbers to Daria, saying, "You handle it, pick some suitable jewelry for yourself, I'll foot the bill."
While saying this, Mountain Eagle reached for a matching shirt that came with the suit purchase, saying, "They're all white shirts, I think this one's actually decent..."
Jessica Past rolled her eyes disdainfully, saying, "If you can't distinguish fabric and yarn counts, don't offer opinions."
While speaking, she hung the suit on the hanger and said to Anna, "You're a big project, we need to be more focused..."
Mountain Eagle was stunned by the confrontation, blinking as he looked at Daria beside him, saying, "She is mocking me, isn't she?"
Daria comfortingly laughed, saying, "Sometimes, professional people's words indeed sound somewhat unpleasant...
But I think you look handsome no matter what you wear, boss!"
She covered her mouth and giggled, picking up the list as she turned and headed out, saying, "I'm going to make a call, you guys continue!"
Mountain Eagle felt he didn't vibe with Jessica Past at all and didn't want to stay here even for a minute.
But just as he turned to leave, Anna pulled him back...
"Mountain, stay and chat with me. I need to know who will be at tonight's party and how you need me to cooperate with you."
Mountain Eagle was now deeply regretting inviting Anna to the party. He didn't expect it to be this troublesome, and most importantly, Jessica Past's disdainful look made him feel uncomfortable all over.
He was starting to feel a bit insecure, as if there really was something wrong with him.
Just as he shook his head and turned to leave, Jessica Past pulled him back, pushed him onto a chair, and draped a white cloth over him.
Then, one of her assistants, like an emotionless robot, came up behind him, and after a few instructions, picked up scissors and a comb and began intently trimming around Mountain Eagle's temples.
While Mountain Eagle was getting his haircut, Jessica Past selected a few evening gowns to compare in front of Anna. Meanwhile, this seemingly alternative female stylist would occasionally smooth and pinch Anna, causing her to pout and curse playfully...
Slowly, Mountain Eagle began to feel that there was something off...
He looked through the makeup mirror in front of him at the young female assistant cutting his hair and whispered, "Is your boss one of those?"
The neatly dressed, ponytailed assistant saw Mountain Eagle's curious eyes, smirked, but didn't answer his question...
Mountain Eagle suddenly realized and said, "Does she dislike me because she's a man-hating lesbian?"
Seeing the assistant's eyes filled with amusement but her face remaining expressionless, he nodded knowingly and said, "I knew it, there's no normal person in Hollywood...
Oh, sorry, I didn't mean you!"
The assistant shrugged indifferently and said, "Sir, you are very handsome and have an impeccable physique.
Miss Past spent a long time in New York, where Miss Kusichenko gave her a chance to showcase her artistic talent.
Outstanding women are always attracted to each other..."
Mountain Eagle immediately recognized the nonsense. It's normal for excellent women to sympathize with each other, but if they are attracted, that's definitely lesbian.
Glancing at the bony Jessica Past, who wore a low-cut camisole with nothing on her chest, Mountain Eagle shook his head disdainfully...
"I don't like your boss. I think you're more articulate, so you have more potential!"
The assistant suppressed a laugh, not acknowledging Mountain Eagle's comment...
Mountain Eagle's grumbles fell on deaf ears, and it wasn't entertaining. Just as he wanted to close his eyes and rest for a bit...
Anna had changed into an expensive-looking golden evening gown, plunging from her neckline to the small of her back. She carefully sat down to start doing her makeup...
"Mountain, how did you meet that Ms. Li?"
Mountain Eagle leaned back in the chair with his eyes closed and said, "Do you remember the Diamond Queen cruise ship? Li Chengji was on that ship back then."
"Did you save her life?"
Mountain Eagle shook his head and said, "I wouldn't call it life-saving; it was all part of a big show orchestrated by Pirate King Fayiz..."
"You seem particularly attentive to your collaboration with her. What exactly is this project you're working on with her?"
With others around, Mountain Eagle couldn't disclose the details of his relationship and collaboration with Li Chengji.
He briefly explained Li Chengji's unique status and gave a rough outline of the party's attendees.
Smugglers are traders, drug dealers are narcotics suppliers, money launderers are financial managers, assassin groups are downsizing outsourcing companies, and those like Peggy who specialize in breaking marriages are marriage risk management consultants...
The fashion industry figures like Jessica seemed confused, but someone like Anna, with a spy background, quickly grasped Li Chengji's distinctiveness, even guessing at parts of her situation.
The International Intermediary Company is ultimately just a job platform, an intermediary platform, a service platform. If Anna wanted, she could instantly become a major client.
Detecting Mountain Eagle's distinct attitude toward Li Chengji, Anna said sourly, "Do you just love finding women to be your partners?
Alaska is your wife, Thailand is Tessa, Russia is me, and now there's another Li Chengji..."
Mountain Eagle looked at Anna as if she were an idiot and said, "Are you out of your mind? What makes you think you're my partner? Do we have any business dealings?"