Chapter 15

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

On the other hand, Jian Yan had attracted the attention of many, and she found a place to sit down. She turned on her phone and was about to tell Zhang Yue that she would be back late. She wanted to ask about her children at the same time.

But as soon as she turned on her phone, she saw three missed calls from Fu Corporation. Jian Yan immediately returned the call.

At that moment, a shadow stood before her, its voice joyful.

“Ms. Jade, I’ve finally found you. You didn’t pick up your call just now. I hope I didn’t disturb you. Are you interested in working with the Fu Corporation?”

Jian Yan looked up and saw that it was an unfamiliar man. He had a handsome face and bright eyes. He was smiling politely.

“How should I address you?” Jian Yan asked.

Although she had the intention to return to France, she did not mind if she could snatch something from the Jian family before she returned.

Li Zhou immediately offered his hand and shook it.

“Ms. Jade, you can just call me Secretary Li. Your designs match our company’s concepts very well. At present, you are the most suitable candidate.

However, the HR department has some questions. I wonder if Ms. Jade can give us a solution?”

Jian Yan saw that his words were reasonable and sincere. She felt at ease and asked with a smile, “Are you worried that I won’t be able to produce enough alone?”

“Don’t worry. There’s no need to worry.

I have disciples back in France. Most of them are Chinese. They are very outstanding and patient. They can mass-produce luxury goods.”

Li Zhou’s heart skipped a beat as he quickly responded, “Then, can we build our studio in China?”

Seeing Jian Yan’s suspicious gaze, he quickly explained.

“If it’s built overseas, it won’t be conducive for communication. Besides, our market is mainly within the country.”

“This is quite different from the proposal that you gave me…” Jian Yan was confused.

Li Zhou replied, “Don’t worry, we have the international market in mind too. But after all, there are enough consumers here in the country. There’s no need to engage in aggressive marketing on our countrymen. The higher-ups have already decided on this route. I wonder if you’re willing to accept it?”

‘You must accept it. If you don’t, I’ll have to come up with a new excuse!’

Li Zhou was panicking, but he remained calm on the surface.

Jian Yan accepted it. She was more than happy to snatch the Jian Corporation’s business.

As long as they set the tone and design for development in the market, it wouldn’t take too long to settle everything else. Also, since they would target the local market before opening up to the international market in the future, she would simply go overseas to hide from Fu Li when that time came.

“Okay, deal.” Jian Yan nodded.

“That’s great.” Li Zhou pressed his palms together and continued to suggest, “I wonder if Ms. Jade is willing to take some time to make a name for herself?”

“There will be an official Embroidery Arts Competition held soon. If Ms. Jade can get into the top three, it will be very beneficial for our promotion in China.”

“Sure.” Jian Yan agreed without thinking. She had never participated in such a competition before.

Since it was organized by the government, she might even be able to meet her grandpa’s old friends.

Ever since her mother passed away and the Jian family took over the Bai family’s assets, many families that used to interact with the Bai family had left due to their negligence.

When Father Jian realized that and wanted to mend their relationship, the others no longer wanted to talk to him anymore. After being rejected several times, Father Jian no longer tried to fix their relationships.

Jian Yan sighed as she thought of that.

While they were discussing the details of the contract, a waiter walked over and very naturally handed over two cocktails.

“Please enjoy.”

Li Zhou received the wine and raised his glass excitedly, happy that he was about to receive his bonus.

Jian Yan also took the cocktail glass and clinked it.

She was about to drink it, but her sharp eyesight and strong defensive mentality made her stop in her tracks.

The atmosphere at such a banquet was relaxed, comfortable, and the guests were all allowed to walk around freely. Hence, it was normal for waiters to serve them drinks.

But why was her glass of coconut tequila milky white with sediments, while Li Zhou’s glass was clear?

Jian Yan didn’t drink it. She put her lips at the edge of the wine glass and immediately put it down.

Li Zhou naturally noticed this, but he didn’t dare to say anything.

After all, this was the person whom the president’s heart was set on.

He continued to chat with Jian Yan about the contract.

Jian Yan thought that she was overthinking.

However, due to her wariness, she did not drink the coconut tequila. At the same time, she observed the waiter who had come to deliver the drink from the corner of her eyes..