CH 51.2

How about I design rings for us?

“What?”

Gu Jue’s long and narrow phoenix eyes flashed with the pleasure of a victor, as he had already reaped an all-around victory in the next auction that had not yet begun.

Look, Yuan Rui didn’t even dare to refute his words.

For their work to be shortlisted as “X Design,” perhaps the Yuan family bought their way in to save face.

“Mr. Gu, our jade studio was just established not long ago. We need to find ways to accumulate contacts, gain fame, and expand the market.“

Shi Yunnan did not hide the purpose of their trip, because every new career required a good start.

He paused and his eyes suddenly sharpened, “However, some jade design companies are already going downhill.”

“…..”

Hearing this, the Lingyu trio froze in unison.

“Mr. Shi, that’s not a proper thing to say, is it?” Song Miaoke retorted, her gaze sliding towards Gu Jue.

“Did I refer to your Lingyu? There’s no need for you guys to substitute yourselves, right?” Shi Yunnan asked with a smile, “Designer Song, may I ask why Lingyu came to this auction gala?”

“A company as big as yours has been in the jade design industry for so many years, why are you back at the same starting point as our new studio?”

Shi Yunnan looked at Song Miaoke while asking the question, but he was actually slapping Gu Jue in the face.

The charity auction has progressed to its ninth session in total. In the past, Lingyu Design didn’t bother to participate. Yet as soon as Gu Jue took over two years ago, they regressed to the point where they had to compete for a spot with a new jade design studio like them?

Surely, isn’t this more humiliating?

Obviously, without a single heavy word, Shi Yunnan analyzed Lingyu’s current situation and also poked their sore spot.

The joy in Gu Jue’s eyes dissipated immediately. Yuan Rui, who caught sight of his stiff lips, no longer felt unhappy.

“Also, Yuan Rui is very good; the Yuan family won’t fall down in his hands!” Shi Yunnan silently clenched Yuan Rui’s wrist, secretly sending support and affirmation.

“On the contrary, Mr. Gu, if you have the heart to mock others, you might as well reflect on yourself.”

“Although it was the first time I met the design supervisor of Lingyu, Miss Song has really opened my eyes.“

Shi Yunnan learned from the other party’s implicit sarcasm, and before leaving, he did not forget to add a “compliment” to Gu Jue, “Mr. Gu, you have good eyes.”

“…..”

Gu Jue’s face dropped completely.

Song Miaoke also heard the sarcasm in his words, and her face turned red on the spot.

It’s a pity that Shi Yunnan didn’t want to look at these people any longer, so he pulled Yuan Rui to the auction area on the left without looking back.

Song Miaoke stared at the backs of the two who were far away and immediately complained and acted like a spoiled child at Gu Jue, “President Gu! Look at those two, I…“

“Shut up!”

Gu Jue roared at her, and the depths of his pupils were filled with anger.

Xie Keyue was right.

Shi Yunnan really was a guy who hid knives in his smile.

Gu Jue straightened the neckline of his suit, and asked in a low voice, “Yang Sen, how is the thing I told you to do?”

“Don’t worry, Mr. Gu, I’ve made all the arrangements.”

Yang Sen, who had been silent, took a half step forward and asked in a low but respectful voice, “Shall I contact them again to make sure everything progresses smoothly?”

“Go ahead.”

Gu Jue nodded and explained cautiously, “This is related to the status of our Lingyu in this auction. Tell them to be careful.“

Yang Sen replied, “Yes.”

Gu Jue reluctantly suppressed the bit of unhappiness in his heart, and the corners of his mouth curved again.

Just wait, what’s the use of verbal bravado? The real battle has yet to begin!

Only then did Gu Jue pay attention to Song Miaoke, who had just been reprimanded and left out in the cold, and he also took her towards the auction area for a seat.

Yang Sen, who was left in place, put away his smile and could no longer suppress his stifled and resigned look.

He and the other five designers all thought that after jumping to Lingyu, they would be directly assigned to the newly established “Design Department 2,” and he would also be promoted to the leader of this second team.

He thought he would get better treatment and have more room for advancement than in Yuan, but what happened? He actually entered the cold palace and sat on the cold bench!

Their designs were not reused; they were always asked to make templates. Occasionally, a good idea they came up with would be taken over by another group of designers.

Some designers in the second group expressed their dissatisfaction, but Lingyu executives ignored them.

Two days ago, someone proposed to resign, but Lingyu’s HR director told them this—

“It’s okay to resign, but they failed to fulfill the labor contract they signed with Lingyu, so they need to pay for the breach of contract.”

Old-fashion design companies are like this. They are devoid of human feelings and morality.

It was only when this happened that Yang Sen and the others realized, with hindsight, that Lingyu didn’t really value their designs at all; they just wanted to push down their hidden competitor, which is the Yuan family!

In contrast, they realized how much the Yuan respected them with their “cooperation contract” and that they really valued their ability and design!

As it was now, there was no turning back.

It was impossible for Yuan to want fence sitters like them again, and it wasn’t so simple to leave Lingyu.

Does he regret it?

Of course! He regretted it so much that his intestines turned green!

…

Shi Yunnan took Yuan Rui back to the auction area and found their corresponding seats.

Before they could sit firmly, Yuan Rui burst into tears and pounced on Shi Yunnan because he was so touched, “Yunnan, thank you.”

“…..”

Shi Yunnan was stunned when he heard Yuan Rui’s cry. Because he was suddenly hugged, he couldn’t help but pat the other person’s back, “What’s wrong with you? Not afraid that others will see you as a joke?“

Yuan Rui withdrew his body and quickly wiped the tears from his eyes, “The Yuan family will definitely rise up in my hands! Your investment will not lose money! So you must not believe Gu Jue’s nonsense!“

While squirming and wiping his eyes, he was still afraid that his “radish” would be pried away by others.

Shi Yunnan felt speechless and amused, “Cut it out. Why didn’t I know that your tear ducts were so well developed before?“

“No, don’t talk nonsense.” Yuan Rui denied it and began to look around to change the subject.

It was only ten minutes before the official start of the auction, and most of the seats were already filled with wealthy businessmen and women who had come to participate in the charity auction.

Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure at the door, “Yunnan, isn’t that your husband?”

“…..”

Shi Yunnan was stunned, and immediately followed the direction of his finger.

Luo Lingsheng controlled the wheelchair to enter the hall. Besides his subordinates, Yuan Meng and Qin Jian, stood a familiar figure—Yu Shuo.

Perhaps telepathy really exists between lovers.

Shi Yunnan and Luo Lingsheng were separated by a distance of dozens of meters, but they could still accurately align their eyes.

Shi Yunnan curled his lips and stood up immediately, “Sit down first, I’ll go over to him.”

Husband comes before friend.

Before Yuan Rui could respond, Shi Yunnan strode towards Luo Lingsheng.

“I thought you said you’d be here later?“

“The meeting ended early.” Luo Lingsheng replied.

He glanced at Yu Shuo beside him, as if afraid that Shi Yunnan would be as unhappy as last time, “I met him by chance.”

Hearing this kind of “henpecked husband” response, Yu Shuo was shocked but found it interesting at the same time, “That’s right.”

“I came to see if there are any good items in today’s jewelry auction. I want to buy a birthday gift for my mother and donate to charity along the way…”

He paused slightly and lowered his tone, “I think she would be happy.”

Hearing this, Luo Lingsheng cast a brief but complicated look at him, then Shi Yunnan turned his attention back, “Which row and number are you sitting in?”

Qin Jian reported the seat number, “In the eight rows.”

Yu Shuo answered casually, “I’m in the seventh row.”

These positions were all close to Shi Yunnan and Yuan Rui’s positions. The group quickly found their positions and took their seats.

“What number is your design work?” Luo Ling Sheng only cared about his lover’s work.

“No. 21, not very good.” Shi Yunnan replied.

He suddenly remembered something and seriously instructed, “Don’t blindly follow the auction and bid for it. I want to see the true level of my design work in the minds of these guests.“

Luo Lingsheng, who planned to participate in the auction and was determined to win: “…..”

He was silent for a few seconds before responding, “Okay, so you’ll design a little something for me in the future?”

Shi Yunnan smiled, inclined his head and bit his ear, “How about I design rings for us?”

Luo Lingsheng was about to answer when there was movement three or four seats away.

Shi Yunnan glanced sideways and raised his eyebrows involuntarily.

He said to his friend beside him, “Yuan Rui, you’re really right; enemies are bound to meet on narrow roads.”

In order to sit next to Luo Lingsheng, Shi Yunnan deliberately asked Yuan Meng and Qin Jian to switch to where he and Yuan Rui were originally seated.

Unexpectedly, before the chair was even warmed up, they actually met Gu Jue and Song Miaoke in the same row.

The two sides’ eyes met and an invisible contest began.