Seeing her poise, Lu Chao was even more pleased, and his smile grew even brighter. Looking at Nan Zhi's face, he finally spoke:
"I have served as the president of the association for over twenty years. Now that I am getting on in years, it is time to choose a successor. You are exceptionally talented and highly accomplished in design. I have also observed your character; you are neither arrogant nor impatient, and you take every matter seriously. Therefore, I intend to have you succeed me as the president of the association. Are you willing?"
Nan Zhi was completely stunned. She couldn't understand why she had been valued by the president of the association. Besides, being the president was such a troublesome job.
"President, I am still young and inexperienced, and I am afraid I am not qualified for the position of president. You should choose someone else."
Lu Chao could easily see from her response that Nan Zhi simply didn't want to be the president. "Xiao Nan, I'll just call you Xiao Nan. I've been looking for someone for several years, but I haven't found a suitable person. This position doesn't involve much work most of the time. You can just tell others to do the minor tasks. You'll only be needed when it's an important occasion that requires the president to appear. Think it over carefully. I'll contact you again after the international competition."
"Thank you for your high regard, Chairman. Please find someone else as soon as possible. I am really not suitable."
Nan Zhi really didn't want to be this damn president, even if it was just a nominal position. But Lu Chao wouldn't give up so easily. He hadn't encountered such a genius in many years, and he was determined to seize the opportunity.
"Xiao Nan, I'm giving you five months to think it over. As president, you'll have a lot of authority, such as the ability to communicate with world-class designers, and there are many other things that will help your growth. You can learn about them gradually in the future."
Nan Zhi suddenly raised an eyebrow. Learning has no end. Many famous designers have long since retired after they get old. There are very few designers like Master Qian Mu who are still in the public eye.
The opportunity to communicate with designers who have achieved great success over the years would certainly be very appealing to her.
"You may not know enough that every country has fashion designers, but in some countries, those particularly outstanding fashion designers are not well known to the public and are royal designers. After becoming the president, you will likely meet those kinds of people."
Seeing Nanzhi hesitate, Lu Chao continued, as a designer, he understood Nanzhi's desire to become better. He said that as long as there was an opportunity to improve, she would definitely be willing to learn and improve.
This is precisely what he values. In this way, perhaps in the near future, the country can also produce many outstanding designers and reach the pinnacle of the world.
"Thank you, I will seriously consider it."
Nan Zhi thanked Lu Chao earnestly. Chairman Lu, knowing she was already somewhat interested, smiled and said:
"I should thank you for allowing me to see hope for our country's fashion design in my lifetime."
These are Lu Chao's true feelings. He has dedicated his life to fashion design, hoping to lead the country onto the world stage, but he ultimately failed to achieve this. Now, Nan Zhi has given him hope again.
Nan Zhi hadn't expected the other person to have such a high opinion of her; she wasn't that amazing, was she?
"Miss, this is your strength. Believe in yourself, you can lead your team to even greater heights."
Even Meow Meow Machine acknowledges Nan Zhi's abilities in fashion design. After all, she has studied it twice, and in the other world, she has also put in a lot of effort in fashion design. Although she didn't have the opportunity to put it into practice, she has still learned it.
After exchanging contact information with the president, Nan Zhi left.
On the other hand, after Lian Chuchu kept apologizing to Li Weiwei, Li Weiwei knew that she couldn't blame her. So, after calming down, she asked Lian Chuchu about the design drawings.
"That's impossible. It's all my own design. There's no way Sole's work in there. I thought you found Sole's designs yourself."
Lian Chuchu frowned, surprised and puzzled. Seeing her like this, Li Weiwei felt a little guilty. "I'm sorry, Sister Chuchu, I actually doubted you."
“Weiwei, this is my fault. I shouldn’t have given you those designs I made, otherwise this wouldn’t have happened.”
Lian Chuchu sadly grasped Li Weiwei's hand, feeling extremely guilty, and even her eyes were moist. Li Weiwei shook her head, "No, Sister Chuchu, you also wanted me to get a ranking. It's just that I didn't do well enough."
"Weiwei, don't worry, I will definitely help you after I get my results."
Li Weiwei was deeply moved by Lian Chuchu's words. She hugged Lian Chuchu's waist and cried, "Waaah, Sister Chuchu, I'm really doomed this time. Now, there's no way I can make Gu Ying like me."
He gently patted Li Weiwei's hair, but the smile in his eyes was gone, replaced by a mocking curve at the corner of his mouth.
Li Weiwei buried her face in Lian Chuchu's arms, crying heartbrokenly. This time, she had no chance at all.
The Nan and Shen families were overjoyed to learn that Nan Zhi had won first place and would be representing the country in the competition.
The two families planned to celebrate for Nanzhi, but Nanzhi felt it was unnecessary. She went to great lengths to persuade Mr. Shen to stop the idea of holding a celebration. However, he finally said that after the competition in Country F was over, as long as they won a prize, they must celebrate when they returned.
Nanzhi could only nod, and in the end, the two families had a meal together.
Because they secured a spot, they ended up having to invite Lin Youyou, Qin Xier, Lian Jin, and Hu Lai.
When Hu Lai learned that Nan Zhi had actually won first place, his expression was indescribable.
"What? You actually got first place?"
That incredulity made Nanzhi raise an eyebrow. "So? You think I can't?"
Hu Lai slammed his hand on the table. "Of course! You're all talk and no action, yet you managed to get first place. You must have pulled some strings, right?"
Nanzhi: "..."
"Hu Lai, what do you mean by this? You're not good enough yourself, but you won't let Zhizhi be good enough?"
Lin Youyou couldn't help but stand up, glaring at Hu Lai, and directly spoke sarcastically. Her protective attitude was noticed by Lian Jin, who was standing next to Hu Lai, and he couldn't help but frown. This little girl was always talking about Zhizhi, and he was actually jealous of a woman.
"Youyou, sit down quickly. Don't speak such blunt truths. Be careful that Hu Lai doesn't get angry."
Nan Zhi reached out and tugged at Lin Youyou's clothes, making her sit down, and also took the opportunity to hurt Hu Lai.
Hu Lai: "..."
Qin Xi'er found it amusing to watch the two bickering; seeing them argue was always the most joyful time for her.
"Zhizhi, where is Mr. Chen?"
He won't be here for a while.
As soon as Nanzhi finished speaking, the door to the private room was opened.
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