After hearing Xi Yue explain why it hadn't worked out, Ye Qing was particularly puzzled: "So, someone else had the same name as our shop?"
"Yes."
Xi Quan was also there. After listening to what Xi Yue said, he stroked his chin and pondered for a long time before asking, "Although copyright and such things must be respected, with so many people registering every day, how can the other party remember them so clearly? Are they deliberately making things difficult for you?"
Upon hearing Xi Quan's words, Ye Qing's gaze turned to Xi Yue once again.
At that time, computers were far from widespread, and all records were handwritten. How could the people registering these things have such good memories that they knew every name, trademark, and the like had been registered before?!
Xi Yue said, "I asked, and the other party said that they had just finished doing it right before me, how could they not remember?"
"What a coincidence!" Ye Qing was surprised. Sometimes things are too coincidental, which inevitably makes people think more. But why would this happen? Ye Qing couldn't figure it out for a moment. He glanced at Xi Quan's thoughtful look and asked, "Have you thought of something?"
Xi Quan glanced at Ye Qing but did not answer her question.
Although she didn't get Xi Quan's answer, Ye Qing wasn't too disappointed. She sighed and said, "Oh well, let's think of other names. But I need to talk to Zitai Fashion first and tell them that the name on the hangtag needs to be changed."
After saying that, Ye Qing was about to go out to find a public phone to make a call when she suddenly remembered something and sat down again.
Xi Yue glanced at Ye Qing and asked, "What's wrong? Did you remember something?"
Ye Qing did remember something, but then thought it was unlikely. Would a company as big as Zitai Fashion really go against a student like her?
Isn't this a bit too much of a fuss?
And isn't my idea a bit too conspiratorial?
So even when Xi Yue asked, Ye Qing still didn't say what was wrong. Instead, Xi Quan looked at Ye Qing and asked, "Do you think this was done by Zitai Fashion?"
Although surprised that Xi Quan had guessed what she was thinking, Ye Qing still reiterated the terms she had agreed upon with Zitai Fashion.
After hearing this, Xi Yue looked at Ye Qing with admiration, thinking that Ye Qing was amazing and had the fearless spirit of a newborn calf.
Although Xi Quan admired Ye Qing's approach, after hearing Ye Qing's words, Xi Quan wondered if it was just a pose or an act.
After thinking for a while, Ye Qing first shared some of her ideas: "Although Zita knows that I'm planning to open a shop called Qingye, they don't need to steal my thunder, right? After all, the work is mine. If they really force me like this, and I don't let them mass-produce, they won't be able to meet the Spring Festival deadline. Making less money is secondary; the key issue is that they will be at a disadvantage in the competition with others. Such a big company wouldn't do something like losing the big picture for a small gain, would it?"
Ye Qing is still a student and is indeed short of money. But to be honest, even if Zitai Fashion didn't take a liking to Ye Qing's work, it wouldn't really have a significant impact on Ye Qing. However, for such a large company, one wrong step could have a much greater impact than on Ye Qing, if not catastrophic.
Xi Quan asked, "Which company is competing with Zitai Fashion?"
Ye Qing: "It's that famous designer David who just returned to China."
After saying that, Ye Qing was stunned again, belatedly realizing something. When she glanced at Xi Quan out of the corner of her eye, it seemed that Xi Quan had thought of the same thing as her.
The two exchanged a glance, and finally Xi Quan coldly asked Xi Yue, "Does David know that Ye Qing is going to open a shop called Qingye?"
“He…” Clearly, Xi Yue had also considered this possibility, and she stammered a little when faced with Xi Quan’s questioning.
Looking at Xi Yue's expression, Ye Qing knew that his guess might be right. It would be a lie to say that he wasn't angry. However, Xi Yue had never hidden the fact that she liked David. Under these circumstances, and since he was still working with Xi Yue, it seemed that he couldn't entirely blame Xi Yue for what happened.
Moreover, although no one has said it explicitly, David, whose Chinese name is Ye Shuwei, is very likely Ye Qing's biological father. If a biological father can scheme against his own daughter, then what's the point of Ye Qing complaining about others?!
However, Xi Quan was unaware of the relationship between David and Ye Qing. Seeing Xi Yue's regretful expression, Xi Quan was very angry: "Judging from your expression, does David know that Ye Qing is going to open a shop?"
"You know, I didn't specifically mention it to him. He asked me what I've been busy with lately, and I just said something, and then I mentioned the shop that Ye Qing is going to open." After saying that, seeing that Xi Quan and Ye Qing's expressions were still very unpleasant, Xi Yue emphasized again: "I really just mentioned it once, I didn't say anything more."
Despite Xi Yue's repeated emphasis, Xi Quan's expression remained grim. Ye Qing glanced at the two cousins, paused for a moment, and said, "I believe what Xi Yue said."
Xi Yue excitedly pulled up a stool and sat down next to Ye Qing, glancing cautiously at Xi Quan, whose face was still ashen.
Ye Qing glanced at Xi Yue and sighed softly: "Xi Yue has never hidden her feelings for David. If she really was helping David to scheme against me, there would be no need for us to know that she likes David."
After saying that, Ye Qing glanced at Xi Yue, who was nodding vigorously in agreement with what he had said. After hesitating for a moment, Ye Qing still said what was on his mind: "But Xi Yue, after this experience, you can see clearly what kind of person you like."
Before Xi Yue could speak, Xi Quan said, "It would be good if she could see things clearly."
After saying that, Xi Quan stood up and prepared to leave. After taking two steps, Xi Quan said to Ye Qing, "I'm going to find that guy named David and see what he wants. Don't rush to talk to Zitai Fashion about the price tag."
"But what if David doesn't budge and doesn't change the tags? What will happen when the clothes are released?" Ye Qing asked, puzzled.
Xi Quan said, "Since that David and Zizai Fashion are competitors, what do you think David was trying to do by doing this knowing that you have a collaboration with Zizai Fashion?"
"You're ruining our cooperation."
"That's right. If we ruin your collaboration and the tags aren't changed, it will become a collaboration between David and Zitai Fashion. Even if Zitai Fashion doesn't object, do you think David would be willing? Since David has done this, you need to keep things stable and wait for him to become passive. If you take the initiative to bring this up with Zitai Fashion now and change the tags, the problem will be solved, but what about later? Will you still be held back by David in the future?"
Ye Qing was stumped by Xi Quan's question. To be honest, she hadn't really thought about the future.
However, Ye Qing's answer was also very simple. She didn't want to be held back by anyone. After a moment of silence, Ye Qing asked, "What's your idea?"
Xi Quan glanced at Ye Qing but didn't say anything: "Wait for my news."
As Xi Quan was about to leave, Ye Qing suddenly remembered something: "He's Ye Shuang's uncle or great-uncle, maybe... Ye Shuang and your mother know each other, they..."
"I understand." Xi Quan interrupted Ye Qing's hesitant stammering, unsure of what to say.
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