There was a hint of uneasiness on Shao Yinan's face, and a fleeting, unfathomable emotion flashed across his eyes.
Meanwhile, Wen Yin was speculating about the identity of the person inside and didn't notice.
"A well - connected family in the aristocratic circle specifically asked me for this favor."
Shao Yinan sighed. Finally, he took Wen Yin's hand and pushed open the door.
From the angle of the doorway, Wen Yin could only see the back of the person.
The woman's long hair was neatly arranged, but one could faintly see a few strands of silver hair from behind, indicating that she was of a certain age.
Perhaps due to her professional habit, Wen Yin immediately recognized that the woman was wearing a high - end custom - made dress from a well - known brand.
A single top could cost at least five digits.
It seemed that she had a significant background.
After seeing the hesitation in Shao Yinan's eyes, Wen Yin vaguely guessed the identity of the visitor.
Sure enough, Shao Yinan spoke the next second.
"Mrs. Qi, Jinjin is here."
Hearing this, Wen Yin's eyebrows twitched slightly. She exchanged a subtle glance with Shao Yinan.
Qi?
This surname was not common in the whole city. Once it appeared, it must be related to the Qi family.
The Mrs. Qi who could make Shao Yinan be so respectful must be the current mistress of the Qi family.
The gorgeous lady slowly turned around. When she saw Wen Yin, her eyes were filled with an uncontrollable light.
"Are you Jinjin, Wen Yin?"
Mrs. Qi was perhaps too excited, and her voice even trembled slightly at the end.
Wen Yin nodded obediently. Her voice was clear and pleasant, yet with a hint of softness.
"Hello, Mrs. Qi."
There was a hint of aloof smile on Wen Yin's face, but she was still polite.
Mrs. Qi seemed to realize that she had been too excited just now. She resumed the demeanor of a noble mistress.
"Hello. I've watched several of your shows. I really like your design style."
"I wonder if I could order some special Shandong - embroidered cheongsams from you."
Wen Yin was not surprised by Mrs. Qi's answer.
In wealthy families, they usually had their own private designers. Even if the custom - made clothes were released to the public, there would only be one piece.
"Shandong embroidery?"
Wen Yin's eyebrows twitched. The Shandong - embroidered cheongsam at the last press conference had taken her almost half a month.
She had stayed up for several nights just to finish the Shandong embroidery on it.
Shao Yinan also frowned. Mrs. Qi didn't say this just now.
She only said that she really admired Wen Yin and wanted to meet and talk to her in person.
Why was it now moving towards the direction of asking Wen Yin to be a private designer?
Before Shao Yinan could speak, Wen Yin took the initiative to decline politely.
"Thank you, Mrs. Qi, for your appreciation. But I'm currently limited in energy. I've devoted all my attention to the new product design of Shaohua. I'm afraid I can't take on the job of a private designer."
Wen Yin spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, even though the other party was from the Qi family.
Mrs. Qi didn't seem to want to give up so easily. She pursed her lips and smiled, then spoke again. "I can offer you three times the salary of Shaohua."
"Mrs. Qi, if you poach employees so openly, Yinan will be unhappy."
Knowing that it was difficult for Wen Yin to decline at the moment, Shao Yinan quickly came to her rescue.
Mrs. Qi and Shao Yinan seemed to be very familiar. She pursed her lips and smiled. Finally, she didn't mention this matter anymore.
Looking at the smiling faces of Wen Yin and Shao Yinan, Mrs. Qi lowered her eyes.
Well, she was just being too impatient.
"If Mrs. Qi doesn't mind, I can use my spare time to help you modify a cheongsam and embroider it with Shandong embroidery."
Mrs. Qi, who was about to give up, regained hope because of Wen Yin's short words.
After briefly chatting with Mrs. Qi, Shao Yinan took Wen Yin out of the room.
Standing against the light, this couple was a perfect match. One was tall and straight, and the other was petite and charming.
But the smile on Mrs. Qi's lips froze.
However, if A Yin got close to Shao Yinan, it would ultimately lead to a bad result.
"So, is the 'Qi' of Mrs. Qi really the Qi family?"
After walking a long distance, Wen Yin finally asked.
The only Qi family that was on good terms with the Shao family was that one.
Shao Yinan nodded. He rubbed his temples with a headache.
"I don't know why Mrs. Qi pulled me aside to talk after this new product press conference and finally wanted to see you."
Wen Yin had already associated Mrs. Qi with the Qi family that had taken action against the Wen family half a month ago.
Everything seemed too much of a coincidence.
Just as Wen Yin was about to say something, her eyes suddenly fixed on a figure not far away.
The petite woman was wearing a bright red dress. Her skin was cold - white, with an unnatural sickly look.
She had a delicate makeup on her face, but she still gave people the feeling that she was in a bad state.
Her hands and feet were also very slender.
So slender... it was abnormal...
At this moment, the girl was smiling and waving her arms at them.
"Brother Yinan."
The girl's voice was also faint. After saying this, she coughed lightly twice.
It seemed that these four words had exhausted all her strength.
Shao Yinan frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed.
There was an indescribable sense of exhaustion between his eyebrows, and a distant smile that he usually wore when facing outsiders appeared on his face.
Wen Yin noticed all these small movements.
For a moment, she was curious about the identity of the girl opposite.
"Why are you here?"
Shao Yinan pursed his thin lips. There was no emotion in his voice as he called out the girl's name.
"Qi Siran."
Perhaps because Wen Ze had saved the Wen Corporation from the storm last time.
When Wen Yin heard the surname Qi, her eyes involuntarily twitched.
Qi again?
Qi Siran wasn't angry when she heard Shao Yinan's slightly cold tone. Instead, she slowly walked towards them.
Wen Yin keenly noticed that Qi Siran's gaze stayed on their intertwined fingers for a moment.
Then, she turned away as if nothing had happened.
"How could I miss Shaohua's new product press conference?"
There was a hint of determination on Qi Siran's sickly - white face, hiding a trace of gloom that the other two couldn't see.
Hearing her words, Shao Yinan frowned again imperceptibly.
He subtly distanced himself from the three of them.
Qi Siran, who noticed Shao Yinan's action, was not discouraged at all. Instead, her excited eyes fell on Wen Yin.
"Is this... Jinjin?"
"I really like your works! Especially your theme of the Deer Girl. I like it so much!"
Qi Siran rushed over as if she wanted to hug Wen Yin, but was held back by Shao Yinan.
"Speak properly and don't be so touchy."
Shao Yinan glanced at the time. "We still have something to do. Mrs. Qi is inside. You can go in and find her."
When Wen Yin was being pulled away by him, she looked back and happened to meet Qi Siran's black eyes.
Suddenly, Qi Siran's lips curled up into a faint smile.
It looked extremely strange.