As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes fell on Chris.
Vice Minister Xu was somewhat puzzled, though he certainly knew who the young woman in front of him was.
However, as far as I can remember, this matter wasn't her responsibility.
Of course, I know what's going on in my heart, but I can't say it so bluntly.
He glanced at Chi Heng subconsciously, "Why don't you go back and discuss it again?"
Anyway, it wasn't Hua Fang who needed his help, so he wasn't in a hurry.
If Vice Minister Xu wasn't in a hurry, then Jiang Si was even less anxious.
I glanced at the time; it was already more than half an hour later than my expected time to get off work.
Jiang Si said, "Then let's call it a day and talk again another day?"
“No need.” Chi Heng shook his head. “I will take full responsibility for this matter.”
At his signal, his entourage brought out the contract that had been prepared earlier.
Chi Heng's move was undoubtedly a slap in the face to Chris.
In a moment of desperation, Chris blurted out, "You can't hand over such an important project to her just because you're on good terms with her. I strongly object to this!"
"Chris, please control your emotions."
When he said this, Chi Heng's expression clearly turned rather unpleasant.
"This matter was decided by your father."
"I know, but he doesn't know the specifics. You've all been deceived by her!"
Jiang Si originally didn't intend to interrupt, but the other party was already blatantly threatening her.
They even used such a serious word as "deception".
"Miss Chris, if I remember correctly, this is our first meeting today. I wonder where you get this idea from?"
"I heard it from someone else!"
What?
Did you hear that?
If she hadn't spoken in Chinese, everyone would have doubted whether they had misheard.
“Yes.” Chris wasn’t stupid; she immediately pointed to the people she had met at the state-run store that morning.
He then repeated what he had overheard.
“I think their suspicions are quite reasonable. Miss Jiang is so young and has never done this kind of work before.”
"But her design was so sophisticated that it's normal for her to have someone guiding her behind the scenes."
Perhaps feeling that saying only this was not enough, Chris added at the end.
"Moreover, Ms. Jiang's design concept and the whole plan feel so familiar, as if I've seen it somewhere before."
In Chris's imagination, she was sure that after she said these words, she would gain everyone's approval.
It's important to know that seniority is the most important factor in academia.
Which architectural design master in the world didn't emerge in the architectural world in their thirties or forties?
How could a complete newcomer with no work experience possibly do all this!
That's why she stood up without hesitation and said she disagreed!
As for Jiang Si's eloquent speech that morning, that's not hard to understand.
She had been preparing for half a month, and she could memorize all the answers.
But to everyone's surprise, their faces immediately darkened upon hearing this.
Most of the people present today are experts in architectural design.
Before they came, they did have some doubts.
Design is like mathematics; you either know it or you don't!
This cannot be explained simply by memorizing a few design principles.
Furthermore, what's this "K" thing?
What did she mean by her last sentence?
Is this a veiled accusation that Chinese designers plagiarized?
Even if it's not about themselves.
In this era where collective honor is paramount, Chris's words were undoubtedly like stirring up a hornet's nest.
Professor Li was about to speak up in rebuttal.
Jiang Si said, "Professor Li, let me do it. There are so many reporters here today, so please bear witness."
Of course, before witnessing it, there was one thing she wanted to confirm.
"Miss Chris, did you represent yourself or the French embassy in what you just said?"
Chris paused for a moment.
She certainly cannot represent the Kingdom of Gaul.
And she added, "These words weren't said by me, they were said by them!"
"Really?" Jiang Si didn't think so.
When Chris said her last sentence, the people from the design institute were so anxious they almost jumped up and down.
Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, those people were so ashamed that they didn't dare to raise their heads.
“We whispered a few words to each other in private, but we did not say that Comrade Jiang’s design was plagiarized.”
Chris dismissed it, saying, "Maybe I misheard."
"That's not important. You just need to answer whether you're speaking on your own behalf or on behalf of the embassy."
Chris was now in a difficult position. "Personally..."
“What a coincidence, me too,” Jiang Si said.
When dealing with government officials, the wording needs to be carefully considered.
If it's a one-on-one situation, then she'll go all out.
“Miss Chris, in your culture, you may not yet understand what ‘accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing it’ means.”
"You think that because I'm young, I shouldn't be able to design this? That shows that your perception is flawed."
"I don't understand, but I respect it."
These words practically welded the word "ignorance" right onto the other person's face.
"However, designers let their drawings speak for themselves. If you have any questions about my design, I can answer them at any time."
“Perfect timing. I brought all the design drafts with me today, including the initial draft.”
As soon as she finished speaking, her assistant, Xiao Qi, took Jiang Si's briefcase.
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