Top Dupe CH 052 He’s Out Of Print Part 1

In Luo Yu’s impression, office buildings are full of offices, with cubicles occupied by stressed-out workers. But he didn’t expect this floor to be so spacious, with distant views of the river through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The walls around were decorated with various clothing items, design sketches, and photos of runway shows. A fashion consultant wearing geometric accessories approached them with a smile. “Hello, Mr. Gu. You’ve brought a friend today?”

Gu Xiaowei nodded. “Just accompanying him to have a look.”

For some reason, the word “accompany” from Gu Xiaowei made Luo Yu feel a bit embarrassed.

The fashion consultant’s gaze shifted to Luo Yu and lingered for less than a second before showing a slightly surprised expression. “Sir, are you Luo Yu?”

“Yes, that’s right.” Luo Yu nodded and smiled.

“I’m Andy, the fashion consultant serving you today. Welcome to Why Me Studio. Do you have any specific needs for an occasion, or would you like me to recommend something based on your temperament?”

Luo Yu smiled, “I’m not sure what type suits me. But Andy, did you seem a bit surprised when you first saw me?”

“To be honest, don’t mind me, I saw your video as Bai Ying online and was impressed by your aura and appearance. But seeing you in person, I couldn’t see any trace of Bai Ying at all. Moreover, your natural look without makeup actually emphasizes your perfect features.”

“Thank you.”

No one dislikes praise.

Gu Xiaowei added, “What she said is true, not just commercial flattery.”

“What’s true?”

“You’re perfect,” Gu Xiaowei said.

Andy hesitated for a moment. This wasn’t her first time serving Gu Xiaowei. He rarely expressed opinions and was very assertive. His taste was very refined, but he spoke little. When he praised Luo Yu, Andy at first doubted if she had heard correctly.

“Andy, I’d like to look at some items with Luo Yu first,” Gu Xiaowei said.

Andy sensed that Gu Xiaowei seemed unwilling to have anyone approach his friend.

“Alright, Mr. Gu. If you need anything, please call me.”

Some clients like to be pampered, while others prefer space. Gu Xiaowei was clearly the latter. Respecting the client's needs rather than imposing service to avoid pressure was also a requirement for Why Me’s fashion consultants.

Gu Xiaowei patted Luo Yu’s left hand, which was hanging by his side. For a moment, Luo Yu thought Gu Xiaowei was going to hold his hand. This thought surprised Luo Yu.

What are you thinking, Luo Yu!

“Wen Yuchi’s outfit should be simple and comfortable,” Gu Xiaowei said as he pulled out a shirt and a knit sweater.

The shirt was made of cotton and linen, with a softer collar than usual, lacking a strong business feel. The knit sweater had a draped texture that should complement Luo Yu’s physique. The colors Gu Xiaowei chose were similar to the knit sweater Luo Yu had tried on in his room, very suited to Luo Yu’s temperament.

“Okay, I’ll try it on.” Luo Yu took the two pieces of clothing gracefully, and Andy led him to the fitting room.

“Mr. Luo, if you need anything, please let me know.”

“Alright.”

The fitting rooms here were all private, like small suites. You could pull down the curtain inside, and on the other side were sofas and coffee tables for companions to wait. Each fitting room was separated, ensuring privacy.

Luo Yu glanced at the price tag, which was not lower than globally renowned luxury brands, but at least the design would not become outdated in the next season, allowing for prolonged wear. At first glance, it didn’t have the iconic elements of international big brands, but it was suitable for daily wear, with thoughtful consideration in material and design. Once Luo Yu put it on, his aura changed—there was an elegant air amidst a laid-back tranquility.

A hand reached through the curtain, and Gu Xiaowei’s voice came, “Try these pants on as well.”

“Okay.”

In terms of fashion sense, Luo Yu had complete trust in Gu Xiaowei.

After changing, Luo Yu walked out.

Gu Xiaowei was sitting on a chair across from Luo Yu’s fitting room, with two cups of tea on the small table beside him. Gu Xiaowei held one tea cup in hand and the other hand held a tablet, browsing through the season's new arrivals.

As soon as Luo Yu emerged, Gu Xiaowei put down the cup and lifted his eyes. Whether it was the lighting or the angle, Gu Xiaowei had a gentle, soft aura.

“It looks pretty good. Can I take a photo of you?” Gu Xiaowei asked.

Luo Yu looked at Andy. “Can we?”

After all, it concerned their designs.

Andy smiled and nodded. “Yes, of course. I must say, Mr. Luo, when you walked out wearing this outfit, it was quite stunning. Mr. Gu’s taste is consistently high.”

This was the first time Luo Yu had been described as “stunning,” which made him a bit uncomfortable.

Gu Xiaowei glanced at the spot across from the coffee table. “Sit down, have some tea, and look at their new collection.”

“Mm, alright.” Luo Yu sat down opposite Gu Xiaowei, picked up the tea cup, and took a sip. The black tea had a unique taste, fragrant but not heavy.

He picked up the tablet and flipped through it.

After turning two pages, he saw a mid-length trench coat. The coat didn’t have standout designs at first glance, but Luo Yu felt its material and waist design were quite high-end. Just as he raised his eyes, he noticed Gu Xiaowei was holding his phone, taking pictures of him.

“Hey! You’re really taking photos?” Luo Yu said, stretching his fingers to grab Gu Xiaowei’s phone.

Gu Xiaowei let Luo Yu take his phone, slightly leaning towards him. “This way, your expression looks more natural. Don’t be shy; there will be many people taking photos of you in the future.”

Luo Yu realized that Gu Xiaowei seemed to instinctively know the best angles for him, capturing even the different vibes of his eyelashes.

Gu Xiaowei called Andy over and asked if the trench coat Luo Yu liked on the tablet was available in finished form.

“Please wait, I’ll go find out.”

As soon as Andy went out, voices could be heard from outside the fitting room, as if several people were attending to a customer.

“Are there many industry peers coming here?” Luo Yu asked.

“I don’t know. Every time I come, there aren’t many people.”

Although Gu Xiaowei’s expression was very calm, Luo Yu could still sense a trace of impatience in his eyes.

He liked quiet and disliked the commotion of people fawning over him.

Andy walked in with the trench coat, "Mr. Luo, I found it. This should be the right size for you."

Luo Yu thanked her and casually asked, "Have several customers arrived outside?"

Andy smiled professionally, "No, just one. But their identity is a bit special."

"Oh, I see."

Luo Yu wasn’t curious about the customer’s identity at all. After all, with Gu Xiaowei here helping him pick out clothes, who could be more special than Gu Xiaowei?

There was no need to enter the fitting room; Luo Yu put on the trench coat directly over his outfit.

Even though it was just a trench coat, Luo Yu's aura changed entirely—he looked sharp yet unthreatening, with an air of brisk confidence.

As he turned and walked towards the fitting room, pulling up the curtain, his silhouette resembled a bird gliding over a calm river, creating ripples on the water.

Gu Xiaowei watched him, his gaze deepening.

"How do you think it looks?" Luo Yu asked, turning his head.

"Very good," Gu Xiaowei replied.

Andy, smiling, said, "Would you like to try it in the natural light by the floor-to-ceiling windows?"

"Sure."

Luo Yu nodded, and Gu Xiaowei also stood up, rolling up his sleeves as if to free his pulse from any restraint.

When Luo Yu walked towards the windows, he was momentarily stunned.

Because the person being treated like a star was actually He Mu!

He Mu was accompanied by two assistants, several stylists, and a few WHY ME service consultants carrying fruit and tea. The scene was so grand that it could be described as a "superstar's outing."

Luo Yu and He Mu’s eyes met across the crowd, both slightly stunned.

The assistants, aware of the tension between He Mu and Luo Yu, one of them directly said to the service consultant, "What’s going on? Isn’t this a members-only place? How come anyone can come in?"

"I came with him. Is there a problem?" Gu Xiaowei’s voice rang out, steady and piercing as always.

He Mu and his entourage turned to look. Gu Xiaowei ignored them, walking up to Luo Yu, and whispered, "Wait a moment."

"Huh?"

Gu Xiaowei gently tugged at the back collar of Luo Yu’s coat, his index finger brushing against Luo Yu’s neck, tucking the coat tag into the collar, "All set."

The scene fell silent. The assistant who had spoken earlier felt extremely embarrassed.

He Mu stared at Luo Yu, gritting his teeth, trying not to admit that he was stunned the first time he saw Luo Yu.

Sunlight illuminated Luo Yu’s shoulders, his hair tips glinting with golden flecks. The trench coat made him appear even taller, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs. Crucially, Luo Yu had none of the gaunt look often associated with a thin figure. His clean and pure temperament intertwined with an enticing aura, drawing out a deep, unspoken longing.

Even the stylists around He Mu couldn’t help but look back at Luo Yu several times.

At that moment, He Mu had a bad premonition—if this was the Luo Yu he was up against in the audition, he wouldn’t win.

And he was brought by Gu Xiaowei?

He Mu frequently visited WHY ME to shop for clothes because he had heard that Gu Xiaowei was also a member there. But WHY ME was a members-only place, and he had specially befriended a member of a certain girl group, Ai Cheng, to get a recommendation to become a member. Despite visiting two or three times a month, he had never encountered Gu Xiaowei, let alone had a chance to speak with him.

Who knew that when he finally met Gu Xiaowei at WHY ME, Gu Xiaowei was accompanied by Luo Yu and treated him so attentively—helping pick out clothes, adjusting his collar… When had Gu Xiaowei ever treated someone else so personally?

No matter what the assistants said to He Mu, he couldn’t take his eyes off Luo Yu and Gu Xiaowei.

He watched Gu Xiaowei help Luo Yu choose clothes—a privilege no one else in the circle enjoyed!

At that moment, Luo Yu felt extremely helpless. Gu Xiaowei’s constant presence made him the center of attention.

He glanced at Gu Xiaowei, who seemed oblivious to He Mu, and whispered, “He’s a colleague after all. Aren’t you going to greet him?”

“He probably won’t get a chance to work with me. He’s not really a colleague,” Gu Xiaowei said coldly.

Luo Yu realized that Gu Xiaowei might be biased against He Mu due to past grievances, finding his protective attitude rather endearing.

He originally wanted to take a photo, but as Gu Xiaowei was hanging up an unsuitable piece of clothing, Luo Yu’s finger lightly touched his sleeve.

Gu Xiaowei noticeably paused.

“Oh, I was going to take a photo of you, but you suddenly reached out.”

“It’s nothing. I just suddenly remembered a drama where someone wanted to catch the male lead’s attention by hooking his sleeve with their finger and said it was to check the time on his watch,” Gu Xiaowei’s gaze shifted sideways.

Luo Yu made an amused expression, “Well… I doubt that’s a drama you’ve worked on.”

“Why not? Have you watched all my works?” Gu Xiaowei asked.

“I just can’t imagine what your expression would be if someone used such a method to attract you,” Luo Yu replied.

Gu Xiaowei, hands in pockets, turned to face Luo Yu, drawing closer. His gaze seemed calm but carried an undercurrent of numerous flower vines extending into Luo Yu’s eyes and bloodstream, subtly but intensely seeking an outlet.

Luo Yu leaned back, seeing Gu Xiaowei’s lips slightly part, “It would be this kind of expression.”

His blood surged uncontrollably, and something felt like it was on the brink of losing control.

Gu Xiaowei’s lips curled subtly, which Luo Yu caught.

This guy was really trying to prove that his romantic scenes were superior to Luo Yu’s.

Luo Yu grabbed Gu Xiaowei’s shoulder and pushed him up, “You’ve definitely surpassed the teacher. I suggest you take on more romantic roles. The ‘high mountain flower blooming for a certain person scene’ is a crowd favorite.”

“Heh.” Gu Xiaowei quirked a faint smile and continued looking at the ready-made clothes.

At this moment, He Mu entered the fitting room, pulling an assistant over and whispering, “Go take pictures of those two. Be careful, don’t let them see you.”

The assistant looked as if struck by lightning, cautiously confirming, “You want me to take photos of… Gu Xiaowei and Luo Yu?”

“Yes.”

He Mu’s answer left the assistant feeling hopeless.

That’s Gu Xiaowei! Asking him to secretly photograph Gu Xiaowei? Gu Xiaowei’s gaze alone could kill him!

“Get going!” He Mu glared coldly at him.

He didn’t understand why his agent found such timid assistants, who even hesitated to take photos.

The assistant took a deep breath, picked up his phone, and walked out.

His back had the air of someone about to face a deadly trial.