Xiong Miao chuckled coldly, "Of course, I can design. However, as company employees, you should assist your superior in completing the respective tasks! On the day of the new product launch, I will use my design to silence you all!"
"We can help you with your work, but if your design cannot lead to a successful product launch, you'll have to make a video admitting that you climbed the ranks by selling your appearance and acting as a mistress!" Xiao Chen, a distant relative of Ling Xiaoxiao, had this job thanks to her connection with Ling.
Naturally, she sided with Ling Xiaoxiao. Xiong Miao, this mysterious woman, dared to compete with Zhan Yeling! She wouldn't let her have it easy.
"What if I succeed?" Xiong Miao wasn't afraid. When it came to design, she had never admitted defeat.
Her graduation work not only ranked first in the school but was also recognized by an overseas company that bought the copyright.
Even though it was a small copyright and she wasn't very famous, the money the company gave wasn't much. But that did prove her strength.
"If you succeed, we will all obey you as the manager, from now on, we will follow your orders without a word of refusal." Xiao Chen had some authority among her colleagues, and was well-liked. On normal days, everyone listened to her.
At this moment, she spoke for everyone.
"Okay, that's settled. In these two weeks, you need to cooperate with my work. Now, complete this fabric report." Xiong Miao placed the files on Xiao Chen's desk, turned around in her mid-high heels, and returned to her office.
From then on, everyone got down to their work. Even though they still showed hostility to Xiong Miao, they did not shirk their responsibilities.
And Xiong Miao, not only did she need to understand the design direction and information, but she also had to do the designing, working day and night.
In the blink of an eye, a week had passed.
Today was the day Zhan Yeling visited the design department for a meeting.
For some reason, Zhan Yeling was especially focused on this new product launch.
The meeting room was ready, and the leaders from various departments were already seated.
As the manager of the design department, Xiong Miao naturally had to wait for the arrival of her superior. Holding a stack of documents, she stood by the door of the conference room, waiting for the president's arrival. Today, she was wearing a black professional suit, and the arm wrap dress was somewhat short. She occasionally pulled it down with her hands.
While she was pulling her dress down, she heard the steady and powerful footsteps from a distance. Looking up, she saw a man dressed in a black suit, tall and muscular, with a strong presence, striding towards her.
Xiong Miao instantly tensed up, stood straight, and watched as the man approached. Her breathing also became more strained.
As Zhan Yeling's towering figure approached and stood beside her, his shadow covered her petite body, and his overwhelming presence made her breathless.
She lowered her head to avoid his gaze, so nervous that she forgot the welcoming speech she had prepared.
The door to the meeting room was open, and Zhan Yeling just glanced at her indifferently before entering the room.
But because of that glance, Xiong Miao's heart raced and every pore on her skin opened up.
"Manager Xiong, please come in," Gu Yi's voice drifted over.
Xiong Miao jolted back to reality, blushing at the realization that she had become flustered due to Zhan Yeling's arrival and her accelerated heartbeat.
In the conference room, everyone was seated with grave expressions. Only Zhan Yeling, who sat at the head of the rectangular conference table, seemed at ease. His legs were casually crossed, his long fingers tapping on the desk absentmindedly. Despite his casual posture, his aura was intense. His indifferent gaze carried a formidable presence.
Following Xiong Miao, Gu Yi sat down to Zhan Yeling's right. "Manager Xiong, you can begin presenting the design proposal now," he prompted.
Taking a deep breath, Xiong Miao tried to push down the tension induced by Zhan Yeling's powerful aura. She confidently marched toward the projector.
Since she had completed all the designs herself, it was essential for her to explain everything personally. As she approached the head of the conference table, her heart suddenly raced. Feeling dizzy, she stumbled and fell.
There was a collective gasp from the room, but no one dared to speak.
Xiong Miao found herself falling onto someone, a cold, crisp scent filled the air above her, and the breaths from above were equally chilly.
She quickly regained her senses and felt a chill on her back. Looking up, she met the man's obsidian-like eyes, cold and authoritative.
Xiong Miao's heart skipped a beat. She hurriedly tried to rise, apologizing, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."
She hastily got to her feet, but due to her dizziness, she wobbled and bumped into the man beside her again.
She fought to steady herself, only to see the man's handsome face frosty enough to form ice.
Xiong Miao's eyes widened.
His handsome face was as black as ink, and his deep gaze was sharp and cold.
It felt as if he could tear her apart on the spot.
In panic, Xiong Miao bowed her head and apologized, "I'm sorry, President Zhan, I didn't mean to."
Zhan Yeling gritted his teeth.
Did this woman not realize where she was?
Did she think that by resorting to such silly tricks, he would pay her more attention?
How incredibly naive!
Gu Yi was sitting right next to Zhan Yeling and had witnessed the whole scene of Xiong Miao falling onto him.
He had been by Zhan Yeling's side for years and understood him to some extent.
Seeing Zhan Yeling's eyes changing from indifference to a hint of something different, he grasped the situation.
Their always composed president, who remained unaffected by anyone, had revealed such an angry and gritted teeth expression because a woman had accidentally bumped into him.
Did President Zhan have feelings for this woman beyond cold indifference?
That was indeed interesting.
Their normally icy President had angry emotions.
But now was not the time to be curious.
"Cough, Manager Xiong, be careful when you walk. We can start now," Gu Yi timely intervened, breaking the awkward silence.
Xiong Miao felt somewhat grateful for Gu Yi's timely intervention.
Taking several deep breaths, she managed to steady her emotions a bit. She walked up to the projector, turned on her computer, and displayed the contents of her USB drive on the large screen. Then she began to explain her design.
"This new product release is primarily aimed at young women. I wanted to use the theme of spring to depict the vitality and youthfulness of young women..."
Due to the unexpected incident just now, Xiong Miao mind was in disarray. She forgot the well-structured speech she had prepared and had to improvise on the spot.
As she spoke, she couldn't help but observe Zhan Yeling's reaction. The man, however, remained still. He seemed indifferent and nonchalant, his deep eyes shadowy. Instead of looking at the projector, he was looking at her.
Xiong Miao felt her heart fluttering, leaving her at a loss.
Why was he looking at her?