Nanzhi paused for a moment, and seeing that everyone was listening attentively, she continued:
“Our association only selects participants for world-class competitions once every four years. We have never had any selection process for other competitions. Why can’t we cultivate a group of good designers and let them participate in those competitions, whether big or small? In this way, in four years, these designers will have participated in many competitions, and their abilities will definitely improve. Then, we can select the best ones to represent the country in the competition. I think that might be a better approach.”
The Beijing Fashion Design Association has always been more of a retirement home. Apart from some domestic design competitions and the World Fashion Design Competition held every four years, the rest of the time is very leisurely.
They never considered training designers themselves, but only selected them when the time came.
Now that Nanzhi has suddenly made such a suggestion, Chairman Lu was immediately enlightened and overjoyed.
He always felt that the association was missing something, and after listening to Nanzhi's words, he realized that it was that missing part, which he could cultivate himself.
In the past, there were no outstanding teachers; now, teachers are readily available.
"That's a great idea!"
"Yes, why didn't we bring this up before?"
"Sigh, it's not that it wasn't brought up. Back then, who could really help designers improve? It was just that the design industry was too weak, and no one had the energy to do it."
"I have some respect for this new president."
"She dares to speak and act, and she deserves to be the first place winner in this international fashion design competition."
"I'm a fan now. I think she's so cool and has so many ideas."
........
In the end, Nanzhi gained everyone's temporary approval and officially became the new president.
When I got home, it was already past six in the afternoon, and I bumped into Shen Xingmian at the door.
"How is the situation?"
Shen Xingmian smiled slightly and reached out to touch Nanzhi's hair. Nanzhi had already told Shen Xingmian about being chosen as the president and they had discussed it and asked for his opinion.
Shen Xingmian only said, "If you want to do it, then do it. If you don't want to do it, I'll still be there for you."
At that moment, Nanzhi was so moved that she almost cried. Sometimes, all a person needs is a simple word of comfort and a comforting word.
Nanzhi winked at him. "Of course, don't you know who I am?"
Shen Xingmian laughed, reached out and pinched her nose, teasing her rarely:
"I know, you are my wife."
Nanzhi: "......"
This sudden, unexpected flutter of the heart.
Her face flushed with embarrassment. Just as she jumped onto Shen Xingmian's back, the door opened from the inside.
Standing at the door was Bai Xiaolian. Seeing this scene, she was immediately embarrassed and didn't know what to do.
Nan Zhi quickly jumped off Shen Xingmian, pinched Shen Xingmian's waist, and was filled with shame and indignation.
Shen Xingmian was slightly displeased. She looked at Bai Xiaolian, frowned, and said nothing.
"Cousin, cousin, I heard a noise outside, so I came out to see what was going on."
Bai Xiaolian glanced quickly at Shen Xingmian, then lowered her head in fear. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you."
Her brother-in-law's gaze was terrifying.
Nanzhi smiled and stepped forward, spontaneously changing the subject, "Cousin, you're back quite early today."
Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaolian raised her head, her face beaming with joy, and smiled as she spoke:
"Yes, I got paid today, Zhizhi. I've been looking for a place to live these past few days. Once I find one, I can move out."
When the topic of salary came up, Bai Xiaolian's face lit up with excitement.
Nan Zhi was happy for her and took her hand as they walked into the room, leaving Shen Xingmian standing alone outside, her eyes filled with gloom and displeasure.
Once inside, Nanzhi learned that Bai Xiaolian had bought a large amount of vegetables and meat and had prepared a meal.
A warmth welled up in her heart. "Cousin, why did you do so much? It's such a waste."
Bai Xiaolian smiled and shook her head, "It's not a waste. You've taken me in for over a month now. I finally got paid, but I can't afford to eat out, so I bought the food and cooked it myself. I hope you don't mind."
Nanzhi shook her head, "How could I possibly dislike it?"
Having lived here for so long, Bai Xiaolian understands that Nan Zhi and the others live in a completely different world than her, so she doesn't dare to invite them out to eat. The only place she can afford to treat them is always a roadside stall.
But Bai Xiaolian never asked whether Nanzhi would eat at roadside stalls.
"Please sit down first. I also made some fish soup, it should be ready soon."
Nan Zhi nodded and smiled as she watched Bai Xiaolian leave. Shen Xingmian washed his hands and came to the restaurant. When Nan Zhi saw him return, she smiled like a cat.
"Shen Xingmian, come sit down here quickly, I have something to ask you."
Shen Xingmian sighed. He had been upset that Nan Zhi had ignored his presence, but now a single sentence from her had soothed him.
“Hey, when I took office today, those old-timers in the association were all unconvinced.”
Shen Xingmian's expression softened as she raised her hand to smooth Nanzhi's hair, listening to her endless tale:
"Then I started spouting nonsense, saying that I would take our fashion design to the world stage, and that if I couldn't do it in three years, I would resign as president. What do you think I should do then?"
Speaking of this, Nanzhi was still a little unsure, but she just said it out loud.
Hearing her excited story, Shen Xingmian chuckled, "Don't worry, President Nan, as long as you want to do it, there's nothing you can't do."
Shen Xingmian had always been an unconditional newcomer to Nan Zhi, and for the first time, Nan Zhi thought the title "President Nan" sounded quite nice.
With a smile, she took Shen Xingmian's hand and said, "Say it again, I'm the president of the Beijing Fashion Design Association."
Meow Meow Machine: "...Isn't that cheesy? Miss, when did you become so shameless?"
Nan Zhi: "..." This is because no one else was used.
"President Nan."
Shen Xingmian obediently called out, which delighted Nan Zhi. The word "president" sounded very prestigious, and the fact that it came from Shen Xingmian's mouth made it even more meaningful.
Nanzhi smiled, her eyes crinkling, and replied, "Yes."
Bai Xiaolian, who had just brought the fish soup, was standing at the restaurant entrance. The president must be a very high-ranking position.
Nan Zhi is truly blessed with good fortune and luck. With the Shen family as her backing, she can easily obtain a position like the chairman.
At this moment, Bai Xiaolian suddenly lamented the unfairness of fate. If she could also have a good and excellent husband's family, she would definitely be able to live a carefree and happy life like her cousin.
In Bai Xiaolian's eyes, she could only conclude that Nanzhi's position as president was obtained through scheming. Usually, presidents are older people who have the qualifications, abilities, and shrewdness to hold the position.
But Nan Zhi is so young, and she's still a girl, how could she possibly become the president so easily?
Sigh, fate is really unfair.
Bai Xiaolian suppressed her disappointment and envy, and walked into the restaurant with a smile, carrying the fish soup.
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