Chapter 155: Give Up Struggling, Brother Chusheng
Tang Jie’er explained the competition process, and it was very clear, but her tone made people feel uncomfortable.
It seemed like a warning to Ye Chuxiao, that this was a competition open to the public with a generous prize money, and many professional designers would participate. She, a sophomore, should first gauge her own abilities.
As for what Lin Chusheng said about introducing the company, wait until you pass the preliminary round, otherwise it would be a waste of my words and time.
Ye Chuxiao had already accepted the fact that she and Miss Tang didn’t get along very well. She just politely smiled to show that she understood, without stating whether she would participate.
Meanwhile, Lin Chusheng was still working hard to foster a friendship between Tang Jie’er and Ye Chuxiao. He still strongly suggested, “Xiaoxiao, participate in the competition. Let’s get through the preliminary round first. Jie’er is in charge of this competition. If Xiaoxiao doesn’t understand anything, you can ask Jie’er.”
Tang Jie’er’s lips curled up into a superficial smile: “The competition requirements will be announced on the company’s website. Xiaoxiao, if you’re interested, go take a look.”
This sentence also responded to Lin Chusheng. She didn’t have the leisure to explain anything to Ye Chuxiao; it would be better for her to look at the company’s website herself, just like the other contestants.
“Okay,” Ye Chuxiao replied simply.
After a superficially harmonious dinner, as the three of them walked out of the restaurant, Tang Jie’er said, “Chusheng, accompany me to the company. I still have a lot of work to finish. Help me.”
Lin Chusheng looked at Ye Chuxiao with concern: “I’ll take Xiaoxiao back to school first, and then go to the company to find you, okay, Jie’er?”
“No need to trouble yourself, Brother Chusheng,” Ye Chuxiao said considerately. “I can take a taxi back.”
“But…” Lin Chusheng felt very apologetic. He had brought Xiaoxiao to the commercial district in the city center, but now he was leaving her alone to go home at night.
“It’s okay, I’ll call you when I get back to school.” Ye Chuxiao said goodbye to Lin Chusheng and Tang Jie’er and got into a taxi waiting for customers outside the restaurant.
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After school started, life and studies entered a routine. When Ye Chuxiao didn’t have classes, she would go to Lu Ziyi’s design studio.
She would basically go there in the evenings. If there was any work, she would help out. If it wasn’t too busy, she would study in the design studio.
On Saturday morning, Ye Chuxiao arrived at eight o’clock.
Lu Ziyi had also woken up early. He was already at his desk, working on his laptop.
“Senior Student Ziyi,” Ye Chuxiao walked into the hall with a smile, shaking the bag in her hand. “Breakfast is here. Are you hungry?”
“Thank you, Xiaoxiao,” Lu Ziyi walked over and took the bag from Ye Chuxiao’s hand.
The two of them sat at the dining table and ate breakfast.
After breakfast, Lu Ziyi immediately went back to work. Ye Chuxiao stood behind Lu Ziyi’s office chair, watching him draw.
The graphics were more complex than ever, looking very intricate.
Ye Chuxiao murmured, “This looks like a big project.”
“It’s a large-scale project,” Lu Ziyi said while working. “It’s the design for a new office building for a company. I’m creating the initial draft, and there will be many revisions later.”
Ye Chuxiao asked, “Does the design studio also take on large projects?”
Ye Chuxiao wasn’t doubting Lu Ziyi’s ability, but rather the small scale of the design studio and the apparent lack of manpower.
“There’s no choice,” Lu Ziyi sighed. “Handa Company originally commissioned the Engineering Department of Maoshen Group for the design, but they were too busy and couldn’t fit it in. Handa Company pulled some strings, and the task was passed down. My father then said I would do it, and Handa Company agreed. I’m considered an external employee of Maoshen Group now.”
