This collaboration is indeed beneficial for them; the benefits are certainly considerable. Designing for the Milan major show will help in their design growth and result in recognition and significant exposure for their studio ’Story.’
In this way, Cen Jin and Ye Lingran have been ’pushed onto the stage’ by Yun Xi to sign the contract.
"Oh, by the way, about the timing..." After signing, Cen Jin suddenly remembered and looked up to ask.
"The major show will be held in three months."
"So, we have a total of three months for both design and production, right?" Ye Lingran put down the pen and asked, raising her eyes.
"Thinking about it this way, the time is a bit tight."
"Inspiration is not something that comes just because you want it; you can’t rush it." Yun Xi smiled, walked over to Cen Jin, patted her shoulder, and extended his hand. Raising his eyebrows, he glanced at Ye Lingran and said, "Since we’re partners now, I’ll call you by your names directly! You should call me by my name too! Otherwise, calling me Director Yun or Miss Yun seems too formal!"
"Sure." The three exchanged smiles and lightly shook hands.
"When shall we start?" Ye Lingran asked after withdrawing her hand.
"Tomorrow, perhaps!" Yun Xi thought briefly and asked, tilting his head, "Can we work at your studio? Haha, I’d love to visit your studio."
"Of course!" Cen Jin responded promptly: "Then I’ll go back tonight to get my thoughts sorted and see you at ’Story’ tomorrow."
After the three agreed, they discussed the details of the cooperation with Yun Qi and finalized all aspects of the details until five-thirty. Cen Jin and Ye Lingran then got up to leave.
"Cen Jin, Miss Ye, if you have time in the evening, shall we have dinner together?" Yun Qi asked as they were about to say goodbye and leave.
"Sure, sure! Let’s have a dinner to celebrate our first successful collaboration!" Yun Xi cheerfully chimed in, "I know there’s a super delicious restaurant nearby!"
Yun Qi smiled helplessly and glanced inquiringly at Cen Jin and Ye Lingran.
Since Yun Xi had said that, Cen Jin and Ye Lingran couldn’t refuse and nodded in agreement. The group then left the president’s office and headed to the restaurant Yun Xi just mentioned.
By the time they reached the very grand and luxurious restaurant, dusk had fully settled, and the neon lights on the street corners were lit up. Waves of warm evening breeze blew gently, brushing her hair pinned behind her ear.
As she was about to enter the restaurant with the group, her phone in the bag suddenly rang. Cen Jin picked it up, and upon seeing the name ’Jiang Baizhou’ on the display, a slight smile appeared on her lips. She gently pressed the green button and answered cheerfully: "Hello!"
"Where are you?" The voice on the other end was still deep and rich, mixed with a hint of hoarseness: "Is the meeting over?"
"It’s over, I’m at the restaurant now, ready to eat." Cen Jin replied softly, paused, and worried that his ’silence is golden’ habit would kick in, she intentionally asked again: "What about you? Are you going home now?"
"No." Jiang Baizhou replied casually: "How many people are eating with you?"
"Four," Cen Jin answered truthfully: "Me, Ling Ran, Yun Qi, and Yun Qi’s cousin."
"When is it going to end?"
"Hmm, probably around seven or so."
"Call me after dinner."