New York, a private maternal and infant care center on the Upper East Side.
This is September 1st.
Friday.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Cindy Crawford arrived on time for her regular pregnancy check-up, but was unexpectedly told that Dr. Cardinal Pahrone, who had made an appointment in advance, was temporarily visiting the doctor. This was a rare thing.
Dr. Parlan is a well-known gynecologist in Manhattan. Cindy was not willing to improvise. She was told that she would have to wait for about half an hour, so she chose to wait.
After all, she was a famous person. Being led to the lounge by a nurse, and running back and forth with her nanny to make tea and water, Cindy's original displeasure at being left out finally dissipated.
However, when asked who exactly Dr. Pahrump was treating, the nurse remained silent. Even if Cindy put down her airs and half-jokingly talked to the other person, this trick was usually very effective, but it didn't work at all this time.
Can only give up.
Cindy also knows very well that even though she is very famous, there is still a big gap between her and the top of the pyramid in this country, and similar small bumps are to be expected.
After the nurse left after greeting her, Cindy, who was sitting by the window in the lounge, looked at the magazine she had just taken down from the newspaper rack.
This is an elle, which was part of the Hearst Group in the early days.
After the rapid decline of the Hearst family over the years, the magazine business was packaged and sold, and is now directly owned by Time Media, which is part of Time Warner, and Time Warner is now part of General Electric.
And then.
Cindy couldn't help but think of some information she had seen before. As a veteran industrial giant in the Federation, the huge General Electric Group has a market value only half of that of Daenerys Entertainment Group, which is also traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Daenerys Entertainment Group is only part of the larger Westeros system.
Back to elle.
The most important September issue just launched today, the cover is none other than Cindy herself, and it is also a very special pregnancy photo cover, the one that starts with the letter n.
Looking at herself on the cover, Cindy was actually not very satisfied.
Ever since the news of her pregnancy broke out, magazines have been contacting her, hoping to buy out her pregnancy photos at a high price.
However, the prices of several magazines that Cindy valued more, such as Vouge and Vanity Fair, were really lower than her expectations, and the period periods given were also unsatisfactory. In the end, she settled for the next best thing and chose Elle.
Because here was an offer that finally met Cindy’s expectations, US$1 million, and after negotiation, they also got the most important September issue.
Compared with several other leading magazines, elle can only be considered to be on the front line. This time, elle spent 1 million US dollars, hoping that its own magazine can become famous during the upcoming autumn fashion season and take it to the next level. .
There was a lot of hype beforehand and the feedback was very enthusiastic.
However, Cindy can almost imagine that even if they didn't grab her cover, Vouge and other companies would not feel sorry for her, but maybe they would laugh at her and try to do the next best thing.
First of all, for things like pregnancy photos, an actress usually only earns this amount. It is impossible to have to do this for every child, except of course, those unsightly women who don't care about such unspoken rules at all.
Therefore, the price of one million US dollars is actually not high. Considering Cindy's popularity in the Federation for more than ten years, it is actually a bit low.
Not to mention the top magazines that are not at the top.
As for the reason, the only reason is that in recent years, the fashion industry has been replaced by new people and old ones.
Just like Vouge, Cindy got the latest issue of the magazine in the morning, and the cover was actually given to an Asian girl, the Chinese model Jiang Mi who participated in the still-showing documentary Brahmaputra Grand Canyon, no It’s just a sporty cover, but Vouge also made a special issue.
It can be seen that it is probably inspired by the success of the Brahmaputra Grand Canyon. Not only vouge, many fashion media are quietly promoting a wave of sports style in the upcoming fashion season. Some time ago, they quickly signed a contract with Nike. Jiang Mi, the spokesperson for Asia, has become a typical example.
However, no matter what, Cindy had to hold back from throwing out the Vouge magazine in the morning.
These little girls who come one after another have squeezed seniors like them to the point of almost losing their lives in recent years!
Bichi!
I always comfort myself to look away, but no matter what, Cindy can't help but look away.
So I didn’t look at it.
Holding the elle in his hand, he sulked for a while, then simply put it aside and turned to the street outside the window.
The little one in my belly is already 8 months old and will enter her due date early next month. I feel regretful again. By then it was already October. Not only would the fashion season in late September and early October be missed, the Victoria's Secret show was in November, so it was too late anyway.
If I had known earlier, I should have planned better in advance for things like pregnancy.
Anyway, it is said that this time it will be three installments in three consecutive years, and there will be another chance next year. Next year, I will definitely go on stage again next year.
As for what the outside world says, who cares
I have considered retiring several times before, and have tried it occasionally. Anyway, I have made enough money over the years and made some good investments.
However, the result is that, like many people in Vanity Fair, Cindy found that she couldn't stand the sudden change to mediocrity.
Next year!
After thinking wildly, half an hour passed before she knew it. Cindy asked the nanny to ask, but she only received an apology from the nurse.
Suddenly I felt depressed again.
I want to walk away, but think about the baby in my belly that is more important, my little Kaya.
So I calmed myself down, picked another magazine, leaned against the window again, and flipped through it casually. After waiting for nearly an hour, I finally noticed a chubby black Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle slowly approaching on the roadside outside the window. Stopped at the door of the care center.
I didn't care too much at first.
Because I happen to know that Dr. Cardinal Palang's car is not like this. It is usually a nanny car for pregnant women, and it is also a very rich one, at least richer than her.
Then, a uniformed girl who looked familiar at first glance got out of the car, opened the back door of the business car, and Dr. Palang, who was still wearing a white coat, got out of the car. The two parties were not in a hurry to separate, and stood on the roadside to greet each other very politely. .
Cindy's mood suddenly became worse.
Because I recognized the girl in uniform and met her once in a small circle.
A woman who is absolutely a godlike Cinderella in the Manhattan women's circle, Emma Treston, is simply inexplicable. She made her debut in the fashion industry at the age of 27, and became an elite favorite.
Then, suddenly, he disappeared again.
The outside world may think that the other party failed to adapt to the competition in the fashion industry and was quickly eliminated. In fact, the circle knew that this woman was suddenly pregnant, and the father of the child was pointed at a certain super tycoon.
Then, it exploded for a while, and it soared into the sky again.
It is said that he received alimony worth hundreds of millions of yuan.
Also, like downstairs, the Wei family's team of attendants take careful care, and even the top doctors come to your door as soon as they are told.
It's simply unreasonable.
Leaning against the window and looking downstairs, it was obvious that a certain woman would not send the doctor back in person, but would only be accompanied by his attendants. This made Cindy's nose feel a little sour for no reason.
That woman was nothing, but she could summon the top doctors at a moment's notice. Yet, she came for a check-up with a heavy belly, and she had to be left alone for an hour.
Bichi!
My life is so miserable.
Anyway, until the afternoon inspection was over, until she returned to her mansion, and until she had dinner, Cindy's mood could not be relieved. She had a few quarrels with her husband over some trivial matters. Of course, it was mainly her fault. But, I am already eight months pregnant, and now we are sharing two people, and you actually want to reason with me
So they slept in separate rooms.
The next day, Lander Gerber flew to the West Coast to discuss a new bar project. They had originally arranged to fly there together and spend the weekend together, but Cindy's temper was still lingering and she changed her mind at the last minute.
My belly is so big that I don’t even want to rent a private jet. What a cruel treatment!
So only one person was left.
After spending a whole morning doing nothing, I finally decided to cheer up again, made some contacts, and found out that there was a cocktail party in the evening.
Hosted by Daenerys's USA TV station to celebrate the perfect ending of the first season of Project Runway.
Because she had missed the opportunity to host this phenomenally popular fashion reality show, on the surface it was nothing, but secretly Cindy couldn't help but pay attention.
The 13th episode of Project Runway in the first season happened to be the last one this Tuesday. Compared with the 5.1 million viewers when it started, by the end of the first season, in just three months, this show has attracted the most attention this summer. The number of viewers of the reality show has reached 13.6 million.
Throughout the first season, the average audience reached 8.3 million, easily surpassing the other popular reality show in the same period, The Hilton Family.
If it were normal, Cindy would not be able to help but care about similar news, but in fact, she would quickly ignore it. But, this time, somehow, probably because of a woman's sixth sense, Cindy still managed to get an invitation letter through elite.
After spending an afternoon taking care of herself, she rushed to a hotel banquet hall near Daenerys's headquarters on the Upper West Side in the evening, deliberately being a little late. After all, she was a pregnant woman and had privileges. Then, the sixth sense was indeed right. As expected from the strict security when entering, a certain man appeared.
Simon has been traveling back and forth between the east and west coasts during this period. This time he came to New York yesterday, and tonight he is supporting Jerry Hall.
Hall and I were originally socializing with guests from inside and outside the industry, but we didn't expect Cindy Crawford to show up. After all, this woman, with her bulging belly, really made people feel on tenterhooks.
He also directly warned Hall around him.
After repeated efforts, Jerry Hall finally got his wish and was recently confirmed to be pregnant with another little guy.
No. 25.
Simon was very straightforward, and the negative teaching materials were right in front of him. If he dared to walk around with such a big belly, he would definitely be beaten.
Jerry Hall nodded his assurance obediently.
Then he looked at Cindy with a playful smile, who briefly circled the crowd and quickly approached the man next to her.
Cindy was not in a hurry to greet a certain man, but congratulated Hall first. After all, the other party was master of this show, and Claudia Schiffer standing in front of the stage was only the executor.
Um.
If I had participated, I would have been deeply involved.
The two women chatted animatedly for a few words, and Cindy couldn't help complaining about her husband who went on a business trip to the West Coast during the weekend. Then she turned to someone next to her: "Simon, how are you doing lately?"
Simon nodded: "Very good, how about you?"
Cindy lowered her head and stroked her bulging belly, with some distress: "I can't do anything. I'm already thinking about whether one child is enough."
Simon was noncommittal.
Now she is a little Kaya who is no longer the Kaya she once was. If there is one less boy, well, it is none of her business.
So the cliche: "Being a mother is an exciting thing, you should look forward to it."
Cindy did not hide it: "I just hope she will come out of my belly soon."
"Hey, keep your voice down, the baby will be sad if he hears it."
Cindy also stopped, nodded cooperatively, and hummed in a low voice. Just as she was about to find another topic, someone came over, two Asian girls who were also familiar faces, Jian Xin and Tao Yuelei.
Another season of the four major fashion weeks is coming soon, and the final list of the Victoria's Secret show at the end of the year has also been finalized recently. It is not surprising at all that the two women appear here.
After all, Simon is closer to his own woman than Cindy. He chatted with the two girls for a few words, but when he saw that they were hesitant to speak, he simply pointed it out directly and said with a smile: "This time there are three Asians." There is one quota for China, Japan and South Korea. You, Jiang Jiang, and Shen Gui, I will not favor anyone. In this way, you can arrange a lottery yourself, and whoever draws the quota will be the one."
Because of the rumors in recent days, Jian Xin and Tao Yuelei thought that the man had reserved the quota for Jiang Mi. After all, the girl's momentum had been obvious to all recently. They didn't have high expectations at first. But now, listening to what the man said, it depends on luck and fairness. Competition, of course, without any dissatisfaction, he agreed immediately.
After the two girls left, Cindy inevitably said in a sour tone: "Simon, you are really good to your girls."
Simon pretended to be proud and said: "Of course, this is something everyone knows, are you envious?"
Cindy wanted to say that she was not envious. Thinking about the incident that made her so sulky yesterday, it was a bit of a lie to say that she was not envious. So her eyes that were full of amusement turned to resentment for some reason, and she stared at a certain person. The guy simply gave an affirmative answer: "I'm envious."
Simon held a glass of red wine and made a slight gesture of spreading his hands: "It's a pity that you can't be envious."
Cindy looked at someone's hateful expression and felt like she wanted to bite him.
There will be absolutely no mercy!
no sooner said than done.
However, the final result is that Dao did achieve it, but it seems that he did not achieve it.
In short, after only staying at the party for less than an hour, Cindy, who was inevitably a little exhausted, came up to say goodbye to someone. The other person asked if they wanted to take her home, and she agreed half-heartedly, but in the end she didn't. go home.
Fortunately, everyone now uses mobile phones.
very convenient.
At that time, her husband called to say good night. Cindy, who did not react for a while, was so frightened that she managed to cope with it.