Meng Ruozhao was a bit surprised, but quickly replied with a smile.
"Sorry, we basically only make self - original products. We can't make school uniforms."
This customer must have mistaken their shop for one that does everything. Maybe he had damaged a friend's school uniform and needed to compensate with a new one.
However, due to the shortage of manpower, she didn't take such orders.
Moreover, even if she wanted to, she didn't have the fabric for school uniforms.
After thinking for a while, she added another sentence.
"Maybe you can ask the school where the school uniforms were custom - made and then go directly to the manufacturer.
"After all, if you want to keep it consistent, it's better to find the original manufacturer. They usually have stock."
The man's gaze, however, still clung to her face. Only after a moment did he shake his head.
"Sorry, I made a mistake. So what kind of clothes do you usually customize here?"
"Do you have anything suitable for me?"
For some reason, Meng Ruozhao thought his tone sounded very sad.
Strange. Was he disappointed because he couldn't compensate his friend?
"Yes, there's our ready - made clothing display over there. You can take a look."
"If you don't like any of them, you can also tell us your ideas, and we can come up with design drafts according to your requirements."
As she spoke, she led him towards the rack of ready - made clothes.
Just then, Yi Mo, who had been peeping in this direction, suddenly jumped up and rushed over quickly.
"Hello. May I ask if you're Mr. Qin Mu?"
There was an uncontrollable excitement in Yi Mo's voice, and even the tips of her fingers clutching the clothes were trembling slightly.
Her eyes were as bright as if they had caught starlight, firmly fixed on the man.
You know, back then when she was a small supporting actress in the crew of *Snow in Chang'an*, Qin Mu had already become a top - tier star popular across the whole network with a costume drama.
They had a few scenes together at that time, but their statuses were too different.
Occasionally when they met at events, she felt that he was unreachable even from a distance.
Moreover, she never had the opportunity to cooperate with him in filming again, but she had always regarded him as an idol.
Now, unexpectedly meeting him in her sister's shop, her heart was about to burst out of her chest.
Hearing this, the man turned his head. The corners of his eyebrows twitched imperceptibly, and he didn't immediately deny it.
His gaze swept across Yi Mo and then quickly turned back, firmly fixed on Meng Ruozhao, as if waiting for an important answer.
No one noticed that there was a trace of imperceptible expectation in his eyes.
Even his thin lips under the mask tightened slightly.
Seeing that he didn't say a word, Yi Mo quickly added, her voice full of eager confirmation.
"You must be Mr. Qin Mu! I'm Yi Mo.
"I once cooperated with you in the crew of *Snow in Chang'an*. I played the little palace maid who delivered letters to you. Do you remember?"
"You even reminded me not to trip on the steps with my skirt at that time..."
As she spoke, her voice got softer and softer.
After all, she was so insignificant back then that she had to muster up all her courage just to say a word to him. How could she ever expect him to remember her?
Unexpectedly, Qin Mu gently nodded. His voice was a bit deeper than when he had spoken to Meng Ruozhao just now, but he didn't look at Yi Mo. His gaze was always fixed on Meng Ruozhao's face.
"I remember. You acted very seriously."
These words instantly made Yi Mo's eyes turn red. Just as she was about to say something else, she noticed that Qin Mu's attention was not on her at all.
He stared at Meng Ruozhao, the expectation in his eyes as bright as a candle flame. Even his breathing seemed to slow down by half a beat.
It was as if he was waiting for her to show surprise of "So it's you", waiting for her to open her eyes wide like an ordinary fan, or even just say a word "I know you".
But Meng Ruozhao just blinked her eyes, her face full of pure confusion.
She looked at the excited Yi Mo and then at the man staring at her, gently frowning.
"Qin Mu?"
In the past six months or so, she had been fully focused on fashion design. Except for necessary trips to the fabric market and meeting clients, she hardly watched any movies or TV shows.
She was even more vague about the concept of "top - tier stars".
So at this moment, she just thought that Yi Mo's reaction and the man's gaze were a bit strange.
That blank question was like a basin of cold water, instantly extinguishing the candle flame in Qin Mu's eyes.
The expression on his face froze for a moment.
Although he knew that he was wearing a mask and others couldn't see his expression, he still couldn't help but lower his eyes.
Letting his long eyelashes cast a faint shadow under his eyes, covering the surging disappointment in his eyes.
The gentle aura that had been there just now instantly turned cold.
Even his shoulders seemed to slump slightly, and the sad feeling around him became several times stronger.
He was silent for a few seconds. When he looked up again, the emotions in his eyes were well - hidden.
Yi Mo also noticed the change in the atmosphere.
She looked at Qin Mu's dejected look and then at the blank - faced Meng Ruozhao, extremely puzzled.
Qin Mu's reaction was like... he was sad because Meng Ruozhao didn't recognize him.
This shouldn't be right. Qin Mu had been in the circle for four or five years and had always had a good reputation. He wasn't the kind of person with a big - star attitude.
Even if he wasn't recognized, he shouldn't be sad.
Maybe it was embarrassment.
After all, he had wrapped himself up so tightly, but others didn't recognize him at all.
Thinking of this, Yi Mo quickly explained.
"Teacher Qin, please don't mind. My friend doesn't usually pay attention to the entertainment circle. Her biggest hobby is work.
"The fact that she didn't recognize you is definitely not because of your popularity, but because of her.
"It's definitely an honor for our shop that you can come here to have clothes made."
As she spoke, she winked at Meng Ruozhao.
Who doesn't like to hear nice words?
Even the slow - witted Meng Ruozhao understood.
This person must be a big star.
She felt a bit embarrassed and continued along with Yi Mo's words.
"Yes, our shop has a relatively diverse design style. If you have a favorite type, we can talk in detail."
She pointed to a dark - blue linen shirt hanging on the rack.
"For example, this one is made of the new - style washed linen fabric this year. It's very breathable, and the style is relatively loose, suitable for daily wear."
She tried to lead the conversation back to the clothes, after all, this was her job.
Qin Mu just淡淡地 responded with an "Um". His gaze swept across the shirt and then involuntarily landed back on Meng Ruozhao's face.
As if he wanted to find a familiar shadow in her clear eyes, even just a little bit.
But in those eyes, there was nothing but polite aloofness and seriousness about work.
It was as if he was just an ordinary customer and she was just a dutiful shopkeeper.
His fingertips unconsciously rubbed the edge of the mask, and his Adam's apple rolled slightly.
Just when Yi Mo thought the atmosphere was a bit strange and wanted to speak up to smooth things over again, Qin Mu suddenly took off his mask.
"Okay, I'd like to try it."
As he did this, Meng Ruozhao subconsciously looked at his face.
The moment the mask slipped off, a well - defined face was revealed.
Meng Ruozhao's first thought was: No wonder he's a big star. Qin Mu's appearance is really outstanding.