72-year-old grandpa models clothing line. (Chinanews.com) |
Liu said, "He will tell us which items should be stronger and what should be improved. He really likes bright, contrasting colours while I prefer more tone-on-tone combinations. So he gives lots of advice when we try different combinations."
Last week, Liu, a former farmer from central China's Hunan province, travelled to Shanghai for the first time to appear on television with his granddaughter. He said he has been approached by other companies to model for them but has turned them all down.
Liu Qiangping said, "I never dreamed of lucky things like this happening to me. Now my name has spread across the country. So I feel very happy."
Lu has been criticised on the internet and accused of using her grandfather but he insists the experience has put a spring in his step. Lu says the two are now closer than ever. They don't have firm plans for the future, but Lu says as long as her grandfather is happy and healthy, he will carry on as the face of her business.
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