Chapter 285 Industry Benchmark

In the interview room, the soft light hit my face, and I adjusted my sitting posture to make sure I looked energetic in the camera. Xu Sisi stood behind the camera and gave me an "OK" gesture.

"Ms. Gu, first of all, congratulations on your studio's victory in the recent business war." The reporter smiled and said, "Can you share with us how you surpassed Jin's Enterprise in such a short time?"

I pursed my lips and looked straight into the camera. "It's not about surpassing others. We just adhere to the most basic principle - integrity. Jin's company tampered with the ingredients of its products for short-term profits, which is a deception to consumers. Our studio has set rules since its inception and will never compromise on product quality."

The reporter nodded and continued, "So what are your plans for the future? After all, the studio has become a benchmark in the industry."

"I don't dare to be a benchmark," I smiled, "but we do have some new plans. First, we will continue to expand our R&D team and strive to launch new products every quarter. Second, we are working with Xingchen Technology to develop a new product traceability system."

When the reporter mentioned "Xingchen Technology", I noticed that his eyes lit up. That was his company, which has been thriving in the field of smart technology recently.

“Can you tell me more about this traceability system?”

"Of course," I sat up straight. "Through this system, consumers can scan the QR code on the product and directly see the entire process from raw material procurement to production and packaging. We hope that in this way, consumers can buy with confidence and use with peace of mind."

The interview went smoothly, and the reporter asked a few more questions about the industry's prospects. I answered them one by one, neither exaggerating nor being deliberately modest. Finally, the reporter asked a personal question: "Ms. Gu, what do you think has supported you to get to where you are today?"

I was silent for a moment, and countless nights of overtime and the days he spent with me flashed before my eyes.

“It’s my original intention,” I whispered. “I always remember why I founded this studio. It’s not to defeat anyone, but to make a really good product. As long as I remember this, I won’t lose my way.”

After the interview, Xu Sisi ran over excitedly: "Great! The number of viewers in the live broadcast room just now broke the record!" She shook her phone, "Look, everyone in the comment section is praising you."

I took the phone and saw the screen full of comments:

“This is the real anti-counterfeiting live broadcast!”

“Support conscientious enterprises!”

"The cooperation with Xingchen Technology is really exciting!"

I smiled and returned the phone to Xu Sisi: "Notify the technical department and prepare for a meeting. Since I made such a boast in the interview, we have to build the traceability system as soon as possible."

"Understood!" Xu Sisi ran to make arrangements with great enthusiasm.

I walked to the window, took out my phone and sent him a message: "The interview went well."

Soon, his reply came: "Celebrating in the evening? I've booked your favorite French restaurant."

The meeting time has come. "Technology Department, the anti-counterfeiting website we developed last time may need to cooperate with Xingchen next..."

Everyone listened attentively below, and soon it was over.

In the evening, I arrived at the agreed restaurant. I pushed open the door and the waiter immediately came up to me: "Ms. Gu, this way please."

The lights in the restaurant were soft and the violin was playing. My husband was sitting by the window. When he saw me, his eyes lit up and he stood up immediately.

"Wife!" He walked over quickly and put his arm around my waist naturally, "Why did you come just now? I've been waiting for a long time."

I smiled helplessly: "Didn't I say there's a meeting after the interview?"

"I know," he pouted aggrievedly, "but I missed you." Then he kissed me lightly on the cheek.

The waiter pulled out chairs for us, but he insisted on sitting on the same side as me: "The view over there is not good, I want to sit next to my wife."

I felt warm at heart when I saw his childish look. After three years of marriage, he was still so clingy.

"You look especially beautiful today." He leaned close to my ear and whispered, "Is this skirt new?"

"I bought it last week." I teased him deliberately, "You didn't even notice."

"How is that possible!" He immediately retorted, "I see what you wear every day. It's just... you've been working overtime these days, so I haven't had a chance to appreciate it properly."

The waiter brought the aperitif and he raised his glass: "To my wife for the wonderful interview today."

"For our common efforts." I clinked glasses with him, and the bubbles of champagne jumped happily in the glass.

During the meal, he insisted on feeding me steak: "Ah - open your mouth."

"I can do it myself." I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"No," he held up his fork stubbornly, "You've been too tired lately, I have to take good care of you."

I had no choice but to compromise, and looking at his smug look, I felt sweet in my heart.

"During the interview," he suddenly said, "when you talked about your original intention, it reminded me of when we first started our business."

I put my fork down and looked at him.

"You were just a college student at that time..." There was a smile in his eyes.

“So…” I raised an eyebrow.

"Of course," he said confidently, "otherwise how could I have tricked you into my hands?"

I couldn't help but laugh. He took the opportunity to move closer and steal a kiss on my lips.

"Hey," I nudged him, "I'm in the restaurant."

"What are you afraid of?" He said nonchalantly, "We are a legal couple."

The violin sounded at the right time, a song called "Ode to Love". He held my hand, interlocking our fingers: "Honey, we haven't dated for a long time."

"Yeah," I leaned on his shoulder, "I've been too busy lately."

"Then take a good rest outside tonight," he said with a sly gleam in his eyes, "Why don't you go home? I've booked a room upstairs."

I looked up at him and found that the tips of his ears were red. This man who was so powerful in the business world was like a young boy who had just begun to fall in love in front of me.

"Okay." I agreed softly.

He immediately smiled like a child who got candy.

Outside the window, the neon lights of the city are flickering, and our story is still as sweet as ever.

The next day, I was sorting the resumes on my desk when Xu Sisi knocked on the door and said, "The interviews have been arranged. The first candidate will be here in five minutes."

"Okay," I nodded, "show me Lin Xiaoxia's information."

Xu Sisi handed over the folder, hesitating to speak: "Um...Lin Xiaoxia is here today too."

I looked up: "Hasn't she already..."

"She said the last interview was too rushed and she wanted a formal interview," Xu Sisi explained. "I saw that she was sincere, so I arranged it."

I flipped through Lin Xiaoxia's resume and found that she had added a lot of details, including specific projects during her internship at Starlight Media.

"Let her come last," I said.

The first candidate was a senior planner who was well-spoken but had high salary demands. The second was a fresh graduate who was enthusiastic but inexperienced.

When Lin Xiaoxia pushed the door open, I noticed that she was wearing a light blue shirt, which made her look capable and energetic.