"No need for any modifications, it's already perfect!" Yin Panpan looked at the sketch and couldn't help but say, "President Qing, I suddenly realized that your design style bears some resemblance to Master Mu Qing."
"Oh?"
"Master Mu Qing's works are bold and unrestrained, full of exhilaration. The modified sketch also carries a similar feeling," Yin Panpan said as she looked at the sketch in front of her. "How is it that all of you are so talented... I wish I could design something as beautiful!"
She let out a sigh and silently muttered, "I wonder how much longer I have to strive before I can come even a little closer to Master Mu Qing..."
Qing Yan lightly curved his lips. "Do you really like her?"
"Yes! I adore her! I idolize her!" Yin Panpan spoke about the legend in the design industry, her eyes sparkling with admiration. "I don't even know if she's a man or a woman, or how old she is..."
"She's not old," Qing Yan's voice remained calm as water. "And she's a woman."
"President Qing, how do you know? Have you met her?"
Keep in mind that Master Mu Qing rarely appears in public, not even the president of Mu Qing Group has many opportunities to meet her...
"Um... I have met her."
"Is she beautiful?" Before Qing Yan could answer, Yin Panpan began to imagine on her own. "She must be incredibly beautiful! Based on her design style, she must be cool and unique!"
"...," Qing Yan glanced at her. "Let's focus on work."
"President Qing!" Yin Panpan hurriedly grabbed Qing Yan's arm. "Next time you see Master Mu Qing, can you get me her autograph?"
Qing Yan: ???
"I probably won't have a chance to meet her..." Yin Panpan lowered her head, feeling somewhat disappointed.
"There will be..." Qing Yan casually replied, "The international design competition is coming up soon. Perhaps she will be one of the judges? If you participate, you might have the chance to meet her."
"Me? In the international design competition??" Yin Panpan felt that President Qing was overestimating her greatly!
That competition felt like a distant dream...
She didn't even dare to think about it!
"Besides, if you want to participate in the international design competition, you have to place in the top three in the national fashion design competition next month to qualify..."
"Oh, then let's register."
"President Qing????"
"Participate in the national competition next month, and then the international competition the month after that, perfect." Yan Panpan felt that Qing Yan was teasing her, but looking at Qing Yan's expression, it didn't seem like a joke at all.
"You have some talent in design, and as long as you work hard, you'll definitely achieve a good ranking."
"..." Yan Panpan didn't believe in her own abilities at all.
Seeing her lack of confidence, Qing Yan spoke lightly, "Even if you don't get in the top three nationally, this experience will be a great opportunity for growth."
Although Qing Yan had never paid attention to small-scale competitions like the national competition... She hadn't even followed international competitions for a long time.
But in the eyes of a designer, both of these competitions were of great significance!
Being able to achieve a ranking would be a confirmation of the designer's own skills.
"The Yin family's clothing company should also participate, right?" Qing Yan patted her shoulder and left ahead.
Yan Panpan sat back in her seat, dazed for a moment, and typed "national fashion design competition" with her fingers...
On the other side.
Lu Muyao took a photo of her signed contract and sent it to Gao Yang, only receiving two simple words in response.
"Congratulations."
Lu Muyao felt like she was about to lose something, but just at that moment, the class group for her sophomore year became lively.
"@Lu Muyao, we saw on Weibo that you won second place in the piano competition? Is it true? That's amazing!"
"We didn't know you could play the piano before, @Lu Muyao."
"Yao Yao, ever since you returned to the Lu family and transferred to the prestigious school for your senior year, we haven't been in touch for so long. We miss you! @Lu Muyao"
"Did you forget about us?!"
"Let's organize a gathering tonight to celebrate Yao Yao's second-place win in the competition! @everyone"
"Sounds good!"
"Agreed!"
"Agreed +10086!"
Eighteen years ago, a major fire caused Lu Muyao to be picked up and raised by a janitor soon after she was born.
Because she was the child of a janitor, Lu Muyao faced a lot of disdain from others and was often bullied.
But now, all those who had looked down on her and bullied her were trying to befriend her and even wanted to throw a party for her.
Lu Muyao's heart was filled with mixed emotions, but more than anything, she was determined to show off.
"Yao Yao, I heard your boyfriend is the son of the richest man in Qiucheng. Why not bring him out tonight to meet us?"
"Is that a good idea? Rich second generations probably don't like attending gatherings with us poor folks, right?"
"Why would that be? As long as Yao Yao asks, her boyfriend will definitely come! Can't Yao Yao even ask her own boyfriend?"
"That's right, Yao Yao, bring your boyfriend tonight! Let me make it clear, this gathering is mainly to celebrate your second place, so you and your boyfriend don't need to pay!"
"Yes, we'll split the bill!"
Seeing them all talking at once without a response from Yao Yao, she took a screenshot and sent it to Gao Yang.
"Gao Yang, what do you think?"
"If you're busy, I can go alone. It's okay."
"They're just being kind, and I don't want to disappoint them."
On the other end, Gao Yang felt a sudden pang of guilt after seeing this. His girlfriend had won second place in the national piano competition, and yet he, as her boyfriend, had been preoccupied with Qing Yan's face these past few days!
Ever since he saw Qing Yan outside Mr. Si's hospital room, his heart couldn't remain calm like before...
That girl was wearing ordinary clothes, but her temperament and facial features captivated him.
These past few nights, he even dreamed about her, dreaming of the two of them on a date, and him getting close to those luscious lips...
Yao Yao waited anxiously on the other end of the phone for a while, not receiving a reply from Gao Yang. Worried, she began contemplating a plan of action when her phone vibrated twice, displaying a message.
"I'll accompany you tonight."
Yao Yao was overjoyed and sent several kissing and hugging emojis in succession.
"I knew Gao Yang would be the best to me!"
"Gao Yang hasn't been talking much these days, and I thought he didn't like me anymore."
Saying this, Yao Yao also sent an expression of grievance.
Gao Yang felt ashamed of his recent changes. Yao Yao was so kind and understanding, so why was he thinking about the cold Qing Yan?!
That self-disrespecting Qing Yan, who casually slept with an older man, wasn't worth his infatuation!
Since he had chosen Yao Yao, he must hold her hand tightly and confidently move forward...
As for his parents, he would figure something out.
After all, a pure and kind girl like Yao Yao couldn't be found elsewhere in this world...