Lin Xi said Su Chen only knows a little about design, but He Tianqi insisted that Su Chen was an expert, which appeared to be praising him but was in fact sarcastic.
Su Chen just smiled faintly and responded, "Oh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology."
Upon hearing Su Chen's words, He Tianqi's disdain became even more pronounced.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology have a design major?
Looks like a country bumpkin trying to put gold on his face, mentioning a famous foreign university at random.
If He Tianqi hadn't studied abroad, perhaps he would've really been taken in by Su Chen's ruse.
But it had to be He Tianqi who had been overseas, and his school was near the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He often audited classes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which simply did not offer a design major!
Su Chen's lie was immediately exposed.
However, He Tianqi was a scheming person, he did not expose Su Chen.
After all, he was brought by Lin Xi.
Probably just a small-time employee from Lin Xi's company who hadn't seen much of the world.
When Lin Xi heard Su Chen's answer, she was covered in black lines.
She wished she could find a crack to crawl into right that moment. This jerk, such a big talker.
Also, if you're going to boast, could you at least do a quick Baidu search to see if the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a design major...
Luckily, she hadn't directly told He Tianqi that Su Chen was her husband, otherwise, as the goddess CEO of Jiangdu City, ending up with an idiot for a husband—wouldn't that be a laughingstock?
Although, He Tianqi thought, since Su Chen was only a small employee at Lin Xi's company and had attended his banquet with Lin Xi alone, this indicated that their relationship, even if not particularly intimate, must be out of the ordinary.
"Hehe, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, indeed, is a very fine institution. Back when I was studying in the United States, my school was not far from there, and I often went over to listen to lectures by their professors, especially Dean Cruise, a very remarkable person."
Slap in the face, absolutely a resounding slap.
Upon hearing He Tianqi's words, Lin Xi felt all the more that she shouldn't have brought Su Chen along today.
"Mr. He Tianlu, you're absolutely right, Professor Cruise is not only a remarkable person but also very humorous," Su Chen chimed in casually.
Su Chen would've been better off keeping quiet; his remark made Lin Xi feel like she was being slapped even harder in the face.
After she finished communicating with the world-class master of dialogue, she was planning to tell He Tianqi that Su Chen was her husband...
Now, how to even say it?
A pair of beautiful eyes kept shooting glances at Su Chen.
You think you're being cool, but in others' eyes, you're just a fool...
And when they arrived, she specifically reminded Su Chen that word was pronounced 'Qi,' but he ended up calling him 'Lu'...
Heavens, had she known, she would have dragged any male employee from the company instead of this unreliable guy.
Lin Xi was filled with regret.
Hoping he wouldn't speak again.
With just a few words, He Tianqi had thoroughly probed Su Chen's pretentious, vain nature.
EVE would never be interested in such a man, and his animosity suddenly lessened quite a bit.
"Mr. He, is this the beautiful designer you were talking about? She truly is stunning!" At this moment, a foreign man approached, his eyes fixated on Lin Xi.
"Yes, Mr. Stephen, EVE is not only beautiful but also has a remarkable level of design skill," He Tianqi generously praised Lin Xi.
"Oh, then we really should have a good chat with Miss Yimei later." Stephen said with a smile.
"Nice to meet you." Lin Xi took the initiative to reach out to Stephen.
Although this Stephen isn't a world-class design expert, he's somewhat famous in the design circle, and worth a handshake.
When Lin Xi actually reached out to shake hands with him, Stephen immediately showed a hint of surprise.
He also reached out his hand.
However, Su Chen was one step quicker than Lin Xi, grabbing Stephen's hand and said admiringly, "Mr. Stephen, right? I've long heard of your big name, it's like a torpedo to the ear!"
At this moment, Lin Xi just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Please, if you can't use idioms then don't.
What does 'a torpedo to the ear' even mean...
"Mr. Su, it's 'reverberates like thunder through the ear,'" Stephen corrected.
"Anyway, it's all 'thunder,' isn't it all the same?" Su Chen pouted.
Seeing this scene, He Tianqi shook his head with a teasing look on his face.
Of course, he knew what it meant for Lin Xi to bring a man along.
But come on, EVE, you're usually so clever, why are you so muddle-headed this time bringing such a dumbass along.
The more embarrassed Su Chen acted, the greater He Tianqi's sense of achievement.
Following He Tianqi, they arrived at a yard where there were already many people.
Some were friends from the United States, and some he had invited on the spot.
However, these were not people he had invited casually; all of them had had considerable accomplishments in design.
Although his purpose was not design exchange, he still had to make the play look good.
"EVE, long time no see, you're still so beautiful!" At this moment, an American girl in the crowd greeted Lin Xi.
"Lucy, Long time no see." Originally, Lin Xi thought He Tianqi had ulterior motives, but seeing so many familiar faces, even classmates from her studies in the United States, she immediately let down her guard.
However, Lin Xi immediately showed a skeptical expression.
Because these people, indeed, were all design geniuses, even somewhat famous in the design circle.
But not one of them could be called a world-class design master.
Seemingly noticing Lin Xi's doubts, He Tianqi said with a smile, "EVE, don't be impatient, you know, world-class design masters are usually very busy, but he has already agreed, he will definitely come."
Lin Xi nodded, also feeling some anticipation. Which master had He Tianqi actually managed to invite?
It was nothing more than eating and drinking, everyone praising each other.
One said: "I saw your personal design exhibition last time, it seems you won an award internationally."
Another said: "Just a minor award, not worth mentioning. How can that compare with you, your work has been on the cover of international fashion magazines."
"Here, let me introduce everyone, this one, is the outstanding designer from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Su Chen, Mr. Su." Suddenly, He Tianqi pointed to Su Chen and said to everyone.
Upon hearing He Tianqi's words, everyone was taken aback, stunned for several seconds, then burst into laughter.
Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology have a design department?
Even if it does, isn't it pretty average?
Obviously, He Tianqi deliberately disclosed Su Chen's identity at this moment just to embarrass Su Chen.
Yet this guy didn't feel embarrassed at all, he waved to everyone with a smile and then said: "Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning."