Chapter 17 Who is the man surnamed Lu?
Zhou Yanci was extremely irritable.
"If you don't want to cooperate, that's fine. This is the only price we can offer, and we won't raise it any higher."
Chenmian turned around in disappointment, staring at him in disbelief: "Aci, you..."
Shang Wu stood up at the opportune moment: "Miss Chen, please accept the original price. Given your relationship with our President Zhou, I can have Designer Ji film your video."
Zhou Yanci gritted her teeth, feeling a sharp, unpleasant sensation in her heart upon hearing these words.
Chenmian couldn't understand: "Invite the seasonal designer? What good would that do me?"
"You'll get an exclusive interview with her, her understanding of the limited-edition works, and her inspirations. When the works sell well, people will flock to watch your exclusive videos, increasing your views and number of followers."
Shang Wu analyzed the situation entirely from a business perspective, which led to this collaboration.
She showed no malice towards Shen Mian and offered him a way out.
Chenmian had no reason to refuse, and her expression finally softened: "Well, alright then."
"This way, please. Let's go sign the contract." Shang Wu gestured for her to leave, remaining polite throughout.
Shenmian followed her out, and couldn't help but look back at Zhou Yanci, only to find him still sitting on the sofa, staring intently at Shang Wu's back with a hesitant expression.
She suddenly felt that her journey from coming to Zhou Yanci to negotiating a collaboration, only to be alienated by Zhou Yanci, was all driven by an invisible hand.
Is it Shangwu?
Chenmian fixed her gaze on Shang Wu, her expression clearly suspicious.
...
Jewelry Department.
Shang Wu signed the contract and got up to find Ji Yu.
Seeing her approach, Ji Yu looked out the window, sulking.
Shang Wu remained calm and walked over, placing a document in front of her.
"Take a look at this."
Ji Yu ignored it.
Shang Wu sighed and turned to close the door.
"Do you think I care about A-Ying? What I care about is my position in the jewelry department. You hit my secretary in front of so many people. If I don't protect her, what will the employees think?"
She softened her tone, walked over and patted Ji Yu's hand: "Okay, okay, don't be angry. I bought you your favorite milk tea."
Ji Yu pouted and pulled her hand back: "I wouldn't dare drink your milk tea!"
"And that vintage-style necklace you liked, I managed to snag it for you." Shang Wu looked down at her with a smile.
Ji Yu's eyes lit up, her expression softened, and seeing Shang Wu constantly chasing after her to coax her, she realized that Shang Wu had returned to her old self, always trying to please her and obeying her every word.
She scoffed, "You think you can appease me with this? I apologized to Aying in public!"
"Then take a look at this, and you shouldn't be angry anymore, right?" Shang Wu pushed the document in front of Ji Yu.
Ji Yu picked it up curiously, opened it, and couldn't take her eyes off it.
"This, this is the transcript of my interview with the Sleeping Video Channel?"
"Yes."
Shang Wu smiled and said, "I've included the design concept and source of inspiration for your work. Once the work is released and sells well, your reputation will soar. Combined with this in-depth interview, I'll help you establish yourself as an artist."
The interview transcript not only contains these, but also includes Chen Mian's high praise for Ji Yu during the recording of the video.
Even the excellence of her work was only mentioned briefly, praising Ji Yu as an unparalleled designer.
Ji Yu couldn't stop smiling. She excitedly stood up and hugged Shang Wu tightly: "I knew you were the best to me! Okay, okay, I won't be angry with you this time, alright?"
"Shall we wear necklaces?" Shang Wu took out the gift box and waved it in front of her.
Ji Yu smiled brightly and sat down with her back to her.
Shang Wu stood behind her, bent down and put the necklace on her, his gaze gradually turning cold and indifferent.
After calming the person down, the commotion had already reached the CEO's office upstairs.
Xiao Dong counted on his fingers: "To make it easier for Miss Shen to promote her past works, Miss Shang gave her a lot of jewelry for free, which must be worth several million."
Also, she sent Ah Ying a comforting red envelope, bought a necklace for designer Ji (Milk Tea), and wrote an interview for her on Miss Shen's channel. She's been so busy she hasn't had a moment to spare.
Zhou Yanci listened quietly, her expression complex.
strangeness.
Shang Wu used to do these things often.
He always cleans up the messes he and Ji Yu made; now he's just spending a little more energy dealing with Chen Mian.
He inexplicably felt a pang of guilt.
Xiao Dong coughed twice: "President Zhou, President Zhou?"
Zhou Yanci snapped out of his daze, realizing that he was ruthless even when dealing with merchants, yet he could still laughably feel guilty, so he forcibly suppressed that feeling.
He said expressionlessly, "What?"
"Director Shang is extremely busy and asked me to come and ask if she could freely utilize the marketing and public relations departments during the limited release period?" Xiao Dong asked.
Without hesitation, Zhou Yanci replied, "Okay."
This is all for the new product launch, of course.
"Okay, then I'll get back to Director Shang." Xiao Dong turned and left.
Zhou Yanci paused for a moment: "Please also tell Shang Wu that I'm going to sleep at her house tonight, and that she doesn't need to cook dinner, as I'll bring her food."
Xiao Dong gave a cryptic smile, nodded, and quickly left.
Soon, the message reached the jewelry department.
Shang Wu paused in typing, even having the urge to work overtime all night and sleep at the company.
She took a deep breath, got up, closed her laptop, and went back.
Zhou Yanci used to come over to stay from time to time, but after she strongly refused, she always slept next to her and never shared a bed with her.
Gradually, Zhou Yanci stopped coming as often.
Shang Wu was already in a bad mood, and having to cheer herself up to deal with Zhou Yanci only made things worse.
She got home and tidied up a bit, then her phone started vibrating incessantly.
Shang Wu checked the group messages and found that Xiao Dong had already added her to the marketing and public relations departments.
She was responsible for all the publicity and marketing for the jewelry department herself.
The marketing department is responsible for launching other product lines.
Now that Shang Wu has taken over, and is using the public relations department that dominates public opinion, it all looks like a pre-launch publicity stunt for the new product.
The employees in the group greeted Shang Wu.
Shang Wu sent out several red envelopes containing several thousand yuan each.
When everyone was having a good time, she tapped the screen and sent a message.
[The jewelry department of Chengzhou Group is now celebrating its third anniversary. We at the jewelry department take this new product launch very seriously and hope everyone can cooperate during this time.]
The employees all expressed their willingness to fully cooperate.
Shang Wu added: "This new product launch is primarily aimed at building Ji's reputation and propelling her onto a better, broader international stage. Please focus your attention now on promoting Ji's personal abilities."
The message was sent, and the entire group responded.
Shang Wu's eyes darkened, and the doorbell suddenly rang.
She put down her phone and went to open the door.
Zhou Yanci came in carrying groceries she bought at the restaurant, looked up at Shang Wu and smiled, "These are all your favorites."
Shang Wu turned to the side to gesture for him to come in, her attitude neither warm nor cold.
Zhou Yanci paused, placed the food on the table, and chuckled as she looked at the chat history on her phone.
"You're so good to Ji Yu, helping her so wholeheartedly. Aren't you afraid she won't remember your kindness later?"
Shang Wu was bringing over a plate when she heard this and said calmly, "There's nothing to be afraid of. Just have a clear conscience. I've said before that I believe in karma and retribution. Those who hurt me will definitely lose everything and die a horrible death."
Zhou Yanci's smile froze slightly. She coughed lightly and changed the subject: "Awu, I know you're angry, but we're getting married soon. That's the best proof that I want to continue with you. As for Chenmian, she's irrelevant to me."
After he finished speaking, Shang Wu did not respond. He simply poured all the food into a plate and sat down.
Zhou Yanci was a little anxious, so he went around to sit down next to her and took both of her hands.
How can I make you believe me?
"Then let's get married right away, get our marriage certificate first, then have the wedding, and register tomorrow?" Shang Wu stared at Zhou Yanci with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes.
Zhou Yanci's expression immediately became awkward: "This, this is a bit..."
"alright."
Shang Wu interrupted him: "Let's eat. Even if I'm unhappy, I'll be fine after a good night's sleep. You don't need to coax me."
She picked up her chopsticks and started eating by herself.
Seeing her calm expression, Zhou Yanci slowly withdrew her hand, picked up her chopsticks, and ate with her.
He felt that Shang Wu had been acting strangely lately.
His temper is always unpredictable.
Sometimes I get angry and hit him directly, and other times I behave exceptionally well-behaved and sensible.
Perhaps this is related to Shang Wu meeting Shang Yun Shen?
No, their conversation in the visiting room was normal; perhaps he's overthinking it.
Zhou Yanci seemed to be deep in thought.
After the two finished their meal in silence, Shang Wu went upstairs to take a shower.
Zhou Yanci picked up her phone and made a call while leaning against the dining table.
"Has Shang Yun Shen finished writing that letter?"
"It's written, the application has been submitted, and I can intercept it immediately."
"Revise the content carefully, and don't let Shang Wu notice anything amiss."
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhou."
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yanci played on her phone.
Chenmian sent him several text messages accusing him.
Zhou Yanci lost patience after reading the first one and deleted it immediately.
The sound of running water upstairs was more soothing to him than the content of the text message.
Just then, the cell phone rang.
It's not in my hand.
Zhou Yanci saw the phone lit up on the corner of the table, walked over, and discovered it was a number she had never seen before.
The note contains only one character: Lu.
He answered the call.
A man's voice came from inside.
"Is this convenient? I have something to tell you."
Zhou Yanci narrowed his eyes, his face instantly darkening.
Who are you?
The person on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then hung up.
The door upstairs was opened.
Shang Wu came out wearing a nightgown and drying her hair: "I just heard my phone ring. Who called?"
Zhou Yanci gripped her phone tightly, a surge of anger rising within her.
“A man surnamed Lu called you and asked if it was convenient for you to answer, saying he had something to say to you.”
He stared intently at Shang Wu, and in an instant, he seemed like a completely different person.
"who is he?"
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