“I am sure there are more. Just give me all the design drafts. In addition, have all the designers, including the interns, turn in all their designs.”
“The interns’ as well?” The department head of Designs double checked cautiously.
“Yes.” Shu Yan gave her a look and said, “The younger they are, the bolder they are. Perhaps there will be something eye-catching. We shouldn’t just gloss over the work of interns. You should pay it more attention on a regular basis as well. Our company does not stress on experiences or generations. As long as they are competent, their ages, education levels, or work experiences are not important.”
Especially when it came to design. It was all about one’s artistic talent and didn’t have much to do with one’s experiences or background. Some could design at a young age what others couldn’t in their entire life.
Those from Designs pulled out all of their past drawings. Boss Shu would be looking at them personally. If any of their work was picked by chance, they would be promoted instantly.
“Have you heard? Boss Shu said she would look at the designs from interns as well. Xia Rou, I think your designs are great. If it wasn’t for our team lead, you are probably already a permanent hire.”
“Don’t say that. Someone might overhear us.” Xia Ruo looked around them. She felt pretty helpless as well. Who would have thought that her team lead happened to be someone senior to her in college?
Xia Ruo was a design major and Lin Shanshan, her current team lead, attended the same school as her and was a year ahead of her. She liked a boy in her class. Lo and behold, this boy was interested in Xia Ruo. And that was when Lin Shanshan started to dislike Xia Ruo. Xia Ruo didn’t think that the two of them would end up at the same company. Lin Shanshan was referred to this company when she graduated a year ahead of Xia Ruo and quickly became a team lead.
“I trust that you have heard the news already. Now hand me all of your designs.” Lin Shanshan came in her high heels and glanced over at Xia Ruo. “Xia Ruo, give me your design drafts.”
“Sorry. I haven’t had much lately,” said Xia Ruo as she avoided Lin Shanshan from seeing the look on her face.
After Lin Shanshan had walked away, the girl next to Xia Ruo tucked her on her sleeve. “What’s up with you? This is such a rare opportunity.”
Xia Ruo smiled at her but did not elaborate. She knew very well that even if she had handed in her drafts, there was no way that Lin Shanshan would submit the for her. All in all, as long as Lin Shanshan was still with this company, she would never have the opportunity to shine. She might as well take a chance here.
Using going to the bathroom as an excuse, Xia Ruo went in front of Shu Yan’s office. She cheered herself on and knocked on the door.
“C’mon in.”
Shu Yan looked up. Standing in front of her was a very beautiful woman. The corners of her eyes rose up some and she looked a little seductive when she blinked but her eyes was virtuous.
“Which department do you belong to and what do you want to talk to me about?”
Xia Ruo stood up straight and bowed to Shu Yan. “Hi Boss Shu. I am Xia Ruo, an intern in Designs. I would like to recommend myself to you.”
Shu Yan leaned back. “I have already talked to the manager of Designs. He should have already pass down the order and all you need to do is to hand your drafts in to him.”
Her draft designs in her hand, Xia Ruo tightened her lips a little and summoned up her courage to go on. “I went to the same school as my team lead. There had been some misunderstandings back then and we didn’t have a good relationship, so……”
Shu Yan got it now. She was not a fan of someone going above their superiors but neither was she a fan of management acting on their personal interests.
“Okay, show me your drafts.”