Chapter 474: Chapter 474: Unavoidable Ye Si_1
Ye Qilan wore an unreadable expression, but didn’t rush anyone away.
Among all company representatives, only Su Hongxing seemed the most underprivileged. Other companies were represented by several people, yet when her turn came, she didn’t panic.
Although the design proposal was Mo Li’s brainchild, she was involved throughout its creation, so expressing Mo Li’s creative inspiration wasn’t difficult.
The meeting room lights were dimmed, the PowerPoint presentation began, she stood up and bowed to everyone, then officially introduced their design proposal: “Our design positions the core concept on an entertainment-based comprehensive commercial center, integrating brand stores, restaurants, entertainment, and leisure. Focusing on the operational characteristics of a street full of bars, we paid attention to area division, space ratio and operation mode…”
Su Hongxing was speaking confidently when she inadvertently glanced in Ye Qilan’s direction and was met with his mysteriously brooding gaze.
Alarmed, she quickly averted her eyes, her heartbeat skipping a half-beat, and her presentation temporarily forgotten.
Only when Li Yan reminded her did she regain her composure and finish Mo Li’s proposal articulately.
Afterwards, she didn’t look at Ye Qilan again, she only wished to end this bidding process as quickly as possible.
“We will select the winner based on onsite voting results which will be announced shortly. Please wait.” After Li Yan finished speaking, the official voting selection began.
Su Hongxing scanned the room but saw no sign of Fu Yan.
As Lugang’s CEO, was Fu Yan really not attending this final bidding selection?
Just as she was lost in thought, Wen Lan sat down next to her and whispered: “I mentioned to my older brother already. He should choose your company. You’ll definitely pass.”
Su Hongxing remained silent, patiently waiting for the results.
In the end, when Ace Design was announced among the selections, Wen Lan immediately went to show off to Su Hongxing: “Now do you believe it? With my recommendation to my brother, your company was bound to be selected!”
Su Hongxing was both joyous and worried.
She was delighted for getting this project which would secure the company’s finances for the next two years. But she was worried about having to interact with Ye Qilan regularly in the future.
Unfortunately, her worries were not unfounded.
She had thought that after being selected, she could return to work at her own company. But Li Yan’s statement meant she had to stay and discuss the cooperation details with another company’s designer and representative.
Plus, Li Yan’s decision implied that, as Mo Li is absent, she would have to work at Lugang for the next month.
For tonight, there would be a so-called project initiation party.
And naturally, as the only representative from Ace Design, she could not be absent.
After the third round of wine, the conversation flowed freely. Yet, Su Hongxing still felt out of place. Reluctance to engage in conversation led others to find her disposition distasteful and uninvested emotionally.
In truth, her discomfort was due to Ye Qilan’s proximity, making her edgy.
What frustrated her most was Wen Lan should have been sitting next to her. But when she came back from the restroom, Wen Lan was already drunk and had been helped away, and her spot was taken by Ye Qilan.
Su Hongxing did her best to avoid eye contact, but Ye Qilan’s arm would occasionally brush against hers.
She had been in more intimate contact with Ye Qilan before, but such subtle touches now made her feel uncomfortable.
Xiaofei, a designer from another company, was sitting opposite Ye Qilan, thoroughly infatuated by his stunning good looks.