Wen Yin stood there with a calm face. Her gaze was placid, showing no hint of emotional fluctuation.
"Do you think I could make a name for myself in the design world only because Shao Yinan is there to back me up?"
There was not a trace of anger on Wen Yin's face. She just calmly looked at Shao Qi and then retorted.
Shao Qi sat there, sizing Wen Yin up and down.
This woman only had a face that could seduce men. He really couldn't understand what about her had attracted Shao Yinan!
"Otherwise?"
"The entertainment circle is a complex and chaotic place. What do you think enables you to stand out, Miss Wen? Just because you have a pretty face?"
Shao Qi chuckled softly, his words full of contempt.
"You've just forcibly tied yourself to Shao Yinan and gained the reputation of being the girlfriend of a top - tier star."
Shao Qi said exactly what was on his mind.
"Miss Wen has been in the entertainment circle for quite a while, hasn't she? You don't even have a well - known work, and your public image is not so good either. What makes you think I'd allow my son to be with you?"
Every word of Shao Qi's was demeaning Wen Yin. If it were an ordinary person, they would have been left in a very awkward situation by his words. But the person in front of him was Wen Yin, the one who was often insulted by Shen Ziying and Wen Zhi. Shao Qi's words didn't bother her at all.
"If that's what you think, Mr. Shao, I don't have anything to explain."
Wen Yin's voice remained steady, so steady that it made Shao Qi suspicious. Did this woman even listen to what he was saying?
"I believe you wouldn't discuss personal matters in the company, Mr. Shao."
Wen Yin's red lips parted slightly. She casually lifted her thin white eyelids, subtly putting a high - hat on Shao Qi.
An old fox like Shao Qi knew clearly that he had been outsmarted by this young girl. His face darkened. There were still several pairs of eyes watching them. If he continued to be aggressive, it would make him seem...
Seeing that her offensive was effective, Wen Yin immediately continued.
"Let's talk about business then. The old project of Shaohua cannot be stopped."
Shao Qi was almost laughed at by Wen Yin's attitude. How arrogant could this woman be? He should know that in Shaohua, he could make Wen Yin leave with just one word.
"Reason? Shaohua won't do loss - making business. This project involves many fields that Shaohua has never touched before."
It had to be said that although Shao Qi was not as outstanding as his two sons, he was a man who had been in the business world for more than a decade. A businessman, of course, put profit first.
"Just the jewelry field is an area that Shaohua has never set foot in. How can you be so confident that it will make a profit?"
Shao Qi analyzed from his professional perspective and with his sharp eyes. Although Shaohua had expanded many times under Shao Yinan's leadership, when he saw this bold project of Shao Yinan's, his eyebrows couldn't help twitching. This rebellious son! Shaohua had made a name for itself with evening dresses and had always remained true to its original intention over the years. It was about to join other top - tier high - end custom brands. Suddenly integrating other elements was a bold challenge.
Wen Yin let out a soft laugh, and a hint of coldness flashed across her eyes. This old man actually shifted the problem to her. Her voice was clear and pure.
"It's not me who is confident. It's Shao Yinan. I believe in him, so I insist on completing this project."
Shao Qi was almost laughed at by Wen Yin again. He leaned back in his boss's chair. "So, are you still going to tell me that Shao Yinan doesn't secretly support you?"
Wen Yin was also shocked by this old man's way of thinking. Which of her words had made Shao Qi think that Shao Yinan was backing her up? Wen Yin began to ponder Shao Qi's train of thought.
"I'm just a small designer. Are you suggesting that I could handle such a large - scale project, Mr. Shao?"
With a faint smile on her lips, Wen Yin subtly pushed the question back to Shao Qi.
Shao Qi slowly raised his eyes. After just a few exchanges, he could feel that Wen Yin was different from ordinary rich girls.
"One last time. Give me the reason and your confidence."
A businessman couldn't ignore profit. In front of Shao Qi, profit always came first.
Wen Yin closed her eyes and then slowly opened them. Her tone was clean and slightly cold.
"If this project succeeds, Shaohua will reach a new height."
"I, Wen Yin."
Wen Yin's rosy lips parted and closed. When it came to design, her whole aura changed. A hint of coldness and a subtle seriousness appeared in her eyes.
"I am my greatest confidence."
A sneering laugh came from the meeting room.
"If I remember correctly, Miss Wen, the great designer, doesn't seem to have a representative jewelry work, does she?"
Shao Qi still looked disdainful on the surface. He had really misjudged this girl just now. She was still so arrogant. A glint of shrewdness flashed across Shao Qi's eyes.
"I can agree to continue this project, but I want to replace the jewelry designer. I heard that N.A. is a new Chinese - origin designer. One of his 'Eternal Love' pieces has been bid up to tens of millions."
The smile on Shao Qi's face gradually became intriguing. "As a fellow designer, N.A. should not refuse Miss Wen's invitation, right?"
The curve of Wen Yin's lips flattened. Her beautiful eyes were calm, making it impossible to read her emotions. Shao Qi's deal was a sure - win situation. The only one who would ultimately benefit was Shaohua. Wen Yin stared fixedly at him. He was throwing the most difficult burden onto her.
Shao Qi raised his eyebrows at her. "Well? Do you agree?"
N.A. had never shown up in front of the media. Moreover, as an international designer, no one knew where he was. For Wen Yin to find him was like looking for a needle in a haystack. If she couldn't find him, this risky project wouldn't need to be carried out. If she found him, N.A. would only add luster to this project and even strengthen Shaohua's position in the design world. This was a fool - proof deal. Shao Qi was calculating shrewdly in his mind. His smug face caught Wen Yin's eye. A glint of light flashed across her black eyes involuntarily.
"I agree."
Since he wanted to play, she would accompany him to the end.
After saying that, Wen Yin packed up her documents and left the meeting room. Her mind couldn't help but recall Shao Qi's self - satisfied expression, fearing that she couldn't find N.A. A faint smile appeared on Wen Yin's red and moist lips. So, what difference did it make who came?