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Rong Qi frowned as Ye Shaochen turned and angled the umbrella closer to her. âRong Qi, Qiyan Studioâs designs are truly impressive. The competition hasnât even started, and Iâm already feeling the pressure.â
At this, Rong Qi slightly curved her lips and said, âPressure brings motivation. Maybe this is an opportunity for you to surpass yourself?â
Ye Shaochen chuckled, âI do need to surpass myself. But before that, I need to find a reliable talent. Want to guess who Iâve hired?â
Rong Qi shook her head, disinterested and perplexed by his inquiry, âThe design industry is full of talents. How could I possibly guess?â
Ye Shaochenâs brows lifted, finally showing a different expression, seemingly challenging. âHavenât you heard of Gu Yuyan? Initially, she was a staunch supporter of your husband.â
âOh, so she switched sides?â Rong Qi replied, âSeems like Ms. Guâs judgment isnât that great.â
Ye Shaochen paused, momentarily at a loss for words. He searched Rong Qiâs face, trying to find any trace of jealousy or concern.
But after a while, he found nothing. He asked, âDo you really not know what kind of relationship Ms. Gu had with your husband before?â
Rong Qi looked at him amusedly and said, âWhy does it matter what their past relationship was? How does it concern me? I donât care.â
Ye Shaochen leaned in closer, bending toward Rong Qi, âYou truly understand the bigger picture, so broad-minded!â He tried to reach for her head, bending down to whisper in her ear.
Suddenly, as he leaned in, Rong Qi pulled her umbrella down sharply. Ye Shaochenâs face hit the rain-washed surface of the umbrella, recoiling a couple of steps back into the mud. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Annoyance flashed across Ye Shaochenâs face as he lost his balance, his umbrella blown into the artificial lake. Standing in the mud, drenched in rain, his face showed not only the embarrassment but also the imprint of Rong Qiâs umbrella.
It was a comical yet pitiable sight.
Ye Shaochen stared at Rong Qi with a dark expression.
Rong Qi feigned surprise and said, âIâm sorry, Shaochen, my hand slipped. Are you alright?â
With a smirk, she added, âMaybe you should find shelter from the rain. Shall I call someone to bring you an umbrella?â
As she turned to leave, she spun her umbrella, flinging droplets onto Ye Shaochenâs face, and walked away with light steps.
Ye Shaochen clenched his fists at his sides, watching Rong Qi leave with a brooding gaze. He snarled, âVery well, Rong Qi, refuse my toast and you drink a forfeit! I wonât let this go easily.â
Meanwhile, in a private room at a bar. Ye Shaoxian was having a blast with his friends, playing dice and drinking. Just as they were getting into the spirit, one of his subordinates rushed in and whispered something in his ear.
Ye Shaoxian frowned, about to dismiss it when his friends egged him on, âWhatâs the good news, Shaoxian? Share with us and lighten the mood!â
Ye Shaoxian sneered, âWhat good news could there be? Just someone sending me a woman, thatâs all..â