"Last night, you looked really handsome in that shirt," Si Yechen remarked.
Qingyan raised an eyebrow. "Wasn't I good-looking on other occasions?"
"You're always good-looking," Si Yechen leaned closer to her petite and adorable ear, his voice alluring and tempting. "But last night, you were especially irresistible."
Qingyan: ...
Si Yechen's gaze held a hint of indulgence, and his lips curled up slightly. "You were very obedient last night."
While she slept, she was untouched by the dust, her tranquil and beautiful face resembling that of a celestial being who was untouched by worldly concerns.
Qingyan didn't know what happened after she fell asleep. As the car approached the company's entrance, she reminded him, "Qingmu, pull over so I can get out."
"Yes, Miss Qingyan!"
Si Yechen reached out and caressed her face. "I'll pick you up for lunch."
"Okay."
Just as Qingyan entered the company, she heard a mocking voice.
"Oh, isn't that Director Qing? You're coming to work in a luxury car? It must have cost a fortune."
The speaker was Hu Linquan, who used to be the biggest boss in the company before Qingyan arrived.
Although he hadn't seen the car's license plate, the extended model and the Rolls-Royce emblem on the hood were enough to prove that the car was valuable.
"At Director Qing's age, being able to afford such a luxury car is truly admirable to me, Hu," Hu Linquan said, deliberately bowing.
Qingyan's lips curled up with indifference. "Mr. Hu has so much free time? You're not at your workstation during working hours, but here enjoying the view?"
"I'm waiting for a client. I didn't expect to run into Director Qing!" Hu Linquan smirked. "Director Qing, is that your family's car? Or your boyfriend's?" Or... your sugar daddy's?
"What's it to you?" Qingyan walked towards the elevator without looking back. "Just mind your own business."
Hu Linquan watched her slender and beautiful figure, sneering in his heart. Wasn't it just relying on a young and beautiful face that she obtained her current position? Who's she trying to show off to?
Qingyan stepped into the elevator and arrived at the twentieth floor. From afar, she saw her assistant, He Ning, and the designer, Yin Panpan, waiting at the door for her.
"Director Qing, Yin Designer has been waiting for you for a while..."
"Do you have something to discuss?" Qingyan pushed open the office door, sat on the chair, and looked up at the girl in front of her.
"Director Qing, these are the designs I've been working on recently. I'm wondering if I'm honored enough to receive your guidance?" Yin Panpan handed over the design drafts, feeling anxious and uncertain. She didn't know if Director Qing would offer her any advice.
Seeing Qingyan's slight confusion, Yin Panpan hurriedly explained, "Last time, at the company meeting, Minister Yin from our department attended, and he showed you my design drafts. After your modifications, my sketches became even more stunning."
She was even more convinced of Qingyan's talent from the bottom of her heart, almost idolizing her as a master!
"What kind of designs do you want to create?" Qingyan picked up her sketches and looked at them.
"Of course, ethereal, beautiful, and refreshing... that's my design style," Yin Panpan said.
With a gleam in her eyes, Yin Panpan continued, "I hope to design the most stunning clothes in the world, just like my idol, Master Qingyan. Have you heard of her, Director Qing?"
Qingyan paused for a moment, her lips curling into a slight smile. "I have."
"She is an incredibly talented person! You can see her unique aesthetics and accomplishments in her works."
"Every piece of clothing and every handbag she designs is perfectly exquisite!"
"You might think that's the limit of her design skills, but little did you know, when she unveils a new collection, your eyes will be dazzled once again!"
"Her talent seems inexhaustible, and every new release showcases her progress!"
"She's truly amazing!"
Qingyan looked at the girl in front of her, who was speaking passionately without pause, and raised her lips. "Is she really that formidable?"
"Absolutely!" Yin Panpan's tone was filled with admiration. "Every time she releases something, countless designers rush to imitate her! Even top-tier designers seek inspiration from her works."
"Her creations inspire me endlessly. Likewise, her success tells me not to blindly pursue trends but to design my own style. As long as it looks good enough, I can carve out a place for myself in the design world!"
As Qingyan observed Yin Panpan's longing and anticipation for the future, she picked up a pen and calmly explained, "Here, you can make this change..."
With Qingyan's guidance, the dozen or so sketches quickly transformed into stunning works of art.
Yin Panpan watched in astonishment. This was incredible! In such a short amount of time, Director Qingyan could identify all the shortcomings and make improvements. The ordinary clothing sketches, after passing through Qingyan's hands, instantly became unique and top-tier luxury pieces.
Just then, He Ning's voice came from outside the door.
"Mr. Hu, you can't go in..."
"A mere employee dares to block my way?" Hu Linqaun sneered at He Ning. "Who do you think you are? A sycophant!"
The office door suddenly swung open.
Henning felt sorry, "I'm sorry, Miss Qing. I... I couldn't stop him..."
Hu Linquan swaggered in, clearly disregarding anyone, and walked straight to Qingyan. "There was an urgent matter, so I had to come in this abrupt way. I believe Miss Qingyan is magnanimous and won't mind..."
Qingyan raised her eyes and looked at this arrogant unexpected guest in front of her, curling her lips coldly. Without letting him finish, she interrupted, "Don't you knock before entering?"
"It's an urgent matter, related to the future development of the company..."
Qingyan didn't have the patience to listen to him. She coldly expelled him, "Get out."
"Miss Qing, what I'm about to say not only concerns the future development of the company but also..."
"I don't want to say the same thing for the third time." Qingyan wasn't interested in the topic he wanted to discuss. "I'm sure General Hu wouldn't want to be escorted out by security, right?"
Yin Panpan, who was standing aside, was shocked. What's going on? Hu Linquan is really full of himself! The key is that Miss Qing doesn't seem to be afraid of him at all...
So cool!
"General Hu, please." Henning made a inviting gesture.
Hu Linquan glared at him with suppressed anger, closed the door behind him, and stood impatiently at the door, knocking.
There was no response from the office.
Hu Linquan knocked for a while, venting his anger on Henning. "Are you mute? Your master pretends to be deaf, and you don't even inform her? The company hired you to be a statue here?"
Henning could only speak softly from the outside, "Miss Qing, Hu, General Hu has something to discuss with you..."
"Not interested." Came the crisp and decisive response from the office.
Now Hu Linquan couldn't hold back his anger anymore. He pushed the door open directly, "Then why did you make me knock?"
"Did I say that if you knock, I will definitely let you in?"