Chapter 477 Makes Him Feel Particularly Annoying

Meng Anran picked up the warm tea that Sun Yucheng had just served her and blew on it gently. "Duan Jingyao is shrewder than anyone else. The Bai family has no value to him and may even become a burden. Having two brothers to rely on is enough. He's eager to cut ties with the Bai family to avoid any scandal."

Liu Zhi suddenly understood. "Now that you put it that way, it seems to make sense. These people are all so cunning!"

At this time, the medicinal desserts they ordered were served one after another.

Liuzhi's full attention was immediately attracted. She picked up the spoon and ate with relish, squinting her eyes happily while eating.

Ming Jing always reminds her to control her sugar intake. She hasn't eaten sweets for a long time!

Looking at her childish appearance, Meng Anran couldn't help but smile, and picked up the spoon to taste it slowly.

The sweet and non-greasy taste of almond tofu melts in your mouth. The sweetness of honey is mixed with a hint of almond bitterness, giving it a rich and layered taste.

Liuzhi tasted several dishes in a flash. Meng Anran secretly noted down the dishes that suited her taste and were suitable for pregnant women based on her expression, and asked Sun Chengyun to bring out the recipes.

Satisfied with the recipe, Liu Zhi felt as if she had received a special pardon from drinking goat milk. In a good mood, she left Fushoutang arm in arm with Meng Anran.

As soon as she got into the car, Meng Anran's phone rang again. This time it was Lu Heng calling.

She put on her Bluetooth headset and answered: "Hello?"

Lu Heng's low voice came from the other end of the phone: "An Ran, where are you?"

"I just came out of Fushou Hall with Liuzhi. What happened?"

"Have you seen the news about the Bai family?" Lu Heng's tone showed no emotion.

"Yeah, I just watched it."

"They're in financial trouble now. Even if Bai Yuanshan wants to apply for a bank loan, they won't approve it. The only outcome is bankruptcy and restructuring." Lu Heng paused, then added, "The truth is revealed. Bai Fuchun and Bai Yuanshan are not pushovers. They might become desperate. Be careful."

Meng Anran subconsciously glanced at Liu Zhi beside her, feeling a faint sense of unease rising in her heart. After a few seconds of silence, she said to the other end of the phone, "I understand. Don't worry, the bodyguards are always following."

After hanging up the phone, Liu Zhi immediately looked over curiously: "Lu Heng? What did you say? Is there something new going on in the Bai family?"

Meng Anran laughed. It turned out that no matter what kind of family you are born into, everyone is a fun-loving person.

"He was afraid that the Bai family would become desperate, so he reminded me to be careful." She dialed Zhang Tao's number and said to the other end simply: "Show up."

After the call was disconnected, within two minutes, three black business cars appeared around, all of them were Meng Anran's bodyguards.

The boss's intention in asking them to show up was to change the protection from covert to close protection.

Meng Anran doesn't like to show off in public, but today it's a different story since she brought Liu Zhi with her.

It wouldn’t have been a big deal in the past, as both she and Liuzhi were good fighters and had strong adaptability.

But Liuzhi is pregnant now, so it is better to be cautious.

Liuzhi was stunned by the scene. Her best friend always kept a low profile and usually drove herself wherever she went, without even a driver.

It turns out there are so many bodyguards following us secretly?

"It seems that your current situation is quite dangerous." She seemed to sigh, but was actually joking.

"You're overthinking it. I'll take you shopping and they'll be responsible for carrying your bags." Meng Anran chuckled, started the car and drove out.

…

On the other side, Cloud Group.

Qin Mu waited in the office for nearly two hours before the interviewee finally arrived.

"Sorry, the plane is delayed and kept you waiting." The girl pushed the door open and bowed apologetically, but she didn't look restrained at all and remained graceful and elegant.

She wore an ivory shirt with a subtle sheen. The asymmetrical pleated design on the front was simple yet not monotonous. Paired with tailored dark blue straight-leg trousers and black thick-heeled loafers, she looked formal yet comfortable.

A square, stiff leather bag was hooked on her shoulder, and her curly hair was casually tied up at a low position, giving her a relaxed feeling that was unique to designers.

Judging from her dress alone, Qin Mu had a good first impression of her.

"It's okay. Flights are delayed due to heavy rain in Country B. I understand." He raised his hand and gestured, "Take a seat."

The girl walked over to the desk and sat down. She pulled a bound document from her bag and handed it over with both hands. "Hello, Mr. Qin, my name is Ning Nishang. I'm 25 years old and I just graduated with a doctorate in product design from the Capital Academy of Arts in Country B. Here are some of my skill certificates and my graduation portfolio. Please take a look."

His language was clear and his attitude was confident but not arrogant. Qin Mu nodded slightly as if satisfied.

After looking through Ning Nishang's profile, I discovered she's not just a "connected woman" but someone with real talent. She achieved excellent academic performance during her doctoral studies, has a creative portfolio, is fluent in three languages, and has a wide range of interests and hobbies.

People who love life will not have bad personalities, and their outstanding abilities are enough to win the support of others.

It can be seen that Ning Xing is very dedicated to raising his daughter.

Qin Mu's slender fingers slowly turned the last page of the portfolio. The delicate touch of the paper and the ingenious design content made the unhappiness caused by waiting in his heart disappear completely.

“The work is very thoughtful, especially the exploration of the combination of traditional materials and modern craftsmanship, which is very profound.”

He closed the folder and returned his gaze to Ning Nishang, examining her with a businesslike manner. "Your resume and portfolio both meet YunDian's requirements for a design director. However, managing a department requires not only professional competence but also leadership and cohesion. What are your thoughts on this?"

Ning Nishang smiled slightly, leaned forward slightly, rested her elbows on the smooth table, and her fingertips casually tapped her chin.

This posture allowed her bright eyes to look more directly at Qin Mu, and her eyes seemed to be brighter than the sunlight coming in from the window.

"Mr. Qin is right. In my opinion, design is not something that can be done behind closed doors. Product design, in particular, requires inspiring the creativity of every team member. When I was studying in Country B, I also led several interdisciplinary projects..." Her answer was clear and the cases she cited were quite convincing.

However, when she spoke, her gaze always seemed to linger on Qin Mu's face for a few tenths of a second, and the curve of her lips carried a hint of intimacy and temptation that went beyond an interview.

Like a feather gently sweeping by, seeming to be there and not there.

Qin Mu's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes darkened slightly.

He leaned back calmly, creating some distance between them, and tapped his fingertips twice on the table, interrupting her somewhat lengthy explanation.

"That's a great concept. I hope you can implement it in your work." His tone was flat, and no emotion could be detected. "Welcome to Cloud. HR will contact you regarding the specific onboarding matters."

"Thank you, Mr. Qin. I will never let you and the group down." Ning Nishang stood up and extended her hand.

When she shook hands, her strength was very light, and her fingertips lingered on his palm for a moment before she gracefully left.

The door closed gently.

Qin Mu sat in his original position, his eyes fell on the empty chair opposite, and his brows frowned slightly.

Ning Xing's daughter was truly talented, but beneath her seemingly graceful demeanor, her overly deliberate charm was particularly irritating to him.

He pressed the intercom button: "Xiao Chen, ask the deputy director of the design department to send over the information on the recent core projects."

He needs to make some preparations in advance for the arrival of the new director.