Chapter 3 First Meeting: "You're unhappy, you don't like me?"...
Bai Yeke looked at the messages in the group chat, not daring to waste a single minute.
Ren Yisheng could reply to her after several hours, but she absolutely could not wait several hours to weigh the pros and cons before replying.
Otherwise, her superiors would bombard her with calls from all levels, along with a yellow card warning. Who knows, once this case is over, her superiors might kick her out of the company for being ungrateful and lacking a sense of the bigger picture.
Amidst the clinking of glasses and the lively atmosphere, no one paid any attention to the quiet, introverted girl.
Bai Ye took a few deep breaths, clicked on Yi Sheng's profile picture and pressed the apply button, then quickly replied in the group chat, "Okay."
It also includes a smiling emoji with eyes crinkling and cheeks flushed.
Polite and obsequious.
Bai Yeke bit her lip, and at that moment, she truly felt the reality of leaving school and entering the workplace.
Will she become more and more mature in the future?
Only by growing up faster can we break free from home more quickly.
She glanced at everyone at the table, all of them smiling, their faces flushed just like the emoticon she had just posted. However, these people were drunk, exuding an unbearable greasy and rotten smell.
The flavor didn't come from the alcohol they drank, but truly emanated from their blood, bones, muscles, and even internal organs, flowing out through outdated, shackled thoughts and words that had been repeated to death by others, like a broken record.
Bai Ye knew that her thoughts were somewhat extreme, but those who walk different paths cannot make plans together. Ultimately, she was not on the same page as this family and could not integrate. She had to find another way quickly, otherwise she would only be torn between her own thoughts and reality and eventually collapse.
After washing up in the evening, Bai Yeke lay back in bed.
The soft bed enveloped her, her back and aching waist sinking in. At first, she felt sore and tired, but then she slowly felt comfortable.
She let out a long sigh of relief.
The phone vibrated again.
Bai Ye took the phone and saw that Yi Sheng had accepted her friend request. He also sent her a message: "Hello."
Bai Ye dared not be negligent and immediately replied, "Hello."
Yi Sheng's WeChat name is "A Life of Tranquility".
Looking at the name Bai Yeke, she felt quite emotional. It is said that this woman kicked her uncles and punched her father's old friends when she was young, and that's how she took over the company with her bare hands.
What does having such a fierce personality have to do with being indifferent to worldly affairs?
But, all big shots are this amazing, right...?
She thought it was just a polite greeting, but to her surprise, Yi Sheng replied.
A life of tranquility: Still awake?
Bai Ye glanced at her phone; it was 10:23. If she were working overtime, she might not even be off work by now and would still be sleeping.
Even if you're leaving get off work at a normal time, please, young people, who's a good person and can fall asleep at this hour?
but……
I've heard that rich people have very regular schedules, go to bed early and get up early, and even though they're busy all day, they still find time to exercise.
Miss Yi is probably that kind of person, right?
Coconut Cola: Hehe, you weren't asleep either.
Bai Yeke pondered her reply, not daring to be too witty or too old-fashioned, and simply followed the topic the big shot was discussing.
A life of tranquility: contemplation.
oh……
The big boss is probably thinking about business matters.
Bai Ye thought to herself, "Then I'll just send a cute emoji and politely leave."
A life of simplicity: What about you?
ha?
Who is it?
What's wrong with her?
Bai Ye was confused. Was this Miss Yi just chatting with her?
When asked why she wasn't asleep at this hour, she replied...
Bai Ye couldn't give a reason, so she simply said, "It was a family gathering."
As for matchmakers and such, let's skip that. Miss Yi certainly has no interest in the idle gossip of someone as insignificant as her.
A life of simplicity: Oh.
A life of tranquility: That must be quite lively, right?
Bai Ye had no idea why Miss Yi had suddenly started chatting with her like this. Was she asking her something and this was just a prelude? Was it really necessary to go to such lengths?
Coconut Coke: smiley face.jpg Yes
The official answer is definitely correct.
A life of simplicity: Do you like it?
Bai Yeke's gaze swept over the latest sentence, and she was momentarily dazed. It was as if a taut string in her mind had been gently brushed aside.
The string seemed to be stretched even tighter, making people feel oppressed and uncomfortable, yet it also seemed to be slightly relieved by that brush against it.
Bai Ye couldn't type the word "like," because that would be far from being genuine; she felt that no matter how much she grew, she hadn't matured to that extent.
But you can't exactly confide in a stranger, or even a VIP customer, can you? You're not a primary school student anymore; do you need to go around complaining and crying for approval and comfort?
Coconut Cola: It's alright.
This was the most rational response she could give.
Actually, I just hate it, I hate it to death!
A life of simplicity: How wonderful.
A life of simplicity: I just hate that.
Bai Ye was stunned. Was the big shot confiding in her? They had never even met in person, and this was their first time chatting online?
Coconut Cola: Um...
Coconut Cola: Are you not the real person?
Just now it was "you" (您), now it's "you" (你).
The woman on the other side of the screen slightly curled the corners of her lips, then quickly let them fall back, her expression as indifferent as ever.
A life of simplicity: That is me.
Why did Designer Bai say "a life of simplicity"?
Bai Ye was suddenly embarrassed again. Uh, she was really silly. How could she have typed out such a sentence? It wasn't like she was joking with her classmates or friends.
Bai Ye racked her brains for a long time, but really didn't know how to reply appropriately.
Coconut Cola: Sorry, I made an inappropriate joke.
Coconut Cola: Please don't mind.
A life of simplicity: It's alright.
Upon hearing those two words, Bai Yeke felt a little heavy-headed.
Normally, it would just be a perfunctory polite remark, but Bai Ye had just replied in the same way, the subtext of which was clearly dislike.
My God, are big shots really this terrifying?
Bai Ye glanced at the chat history; just a few words had driven her to such a predicament.
But why would a big shot be so bored as to torment a tiny ant like her right before going to sleep?
Bai Ye wanted to cry.
Leaders, managers, store managers... I admit I'm not capable enough, I really can't handle it.
The design process hasn't even started yet, and the challenge is already this difficult?
Perhaps because she paused for too long, the big boss spoke up again.
A life of tranquility: Are you going to sleep?
Bai Ye was on the verge of tears; what should she say?
I don't want to sleep, but I can also really want to sleep...
I don't mean to ignore you... but I really want to end the conversation.
It would be better if Baiye couldn't knock down another one.
Coconut Cola: And you?
Good grief, she even dared to pry into the big boss's private affairs, even though she was forced to.
Bai Yeke felt like she had fallen into a huge trap...
well.
A life of simplicity: It's alright.
Bai Yeke: "..."
God, this is insurmountable.
A life of simplicity: Then go to sleep.
Bai Yeke's eyes lit up, and disregarding politeness, she quickly seized the opportunity to back down.
Coconut Cola: Okay, please take a rest too.
A life of tranquility: Hmm, let's talk again next time.
Bai Ye replied with tears in her eyes: Okay.
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Because she was chosen as Yi Sheng's designer, Bai Ye was not assigned any new clients for a short period of time.
She methodically revised the plans with the clients she was already working with, and her spare time was always filled with both melancholy and tension.
What's disheartening is that as a new designer, she doesn't have any new clients, which means her income will be severely limited for a period of time, and she will continue to be poor.
What's nerve-wracking is this big order from Yi Sheng. If it goes well, the profit sharing will be normal; they can't charge Yi Sheng more than he should. But if it doesn't go well...
Forget it, the consequences of not doing it well are too terrible; she dared not think about it.
Finally, a week later, Yi Sheng contacted her, informing her of the time and place so she could go to the house to take a look.
The news came suddenly; it was contacted by Yi Sheng's secretary.
He Xin was having a tough online battle with her client when she saw that He Xin was about to leave. She immediately looked envious and said, "That's great, you're going to meet Miss Yi."
Bai Ye sighed helplessly, "It must be the secretary, or maybe there's no one here at all. They just gave me the household registration information and told me to check it myself."
The initial measurement does not necessarily require the client's presence; she is only there to obtain accurate information about the house before the design process begins.
He Xin said, "That's great too. Ms. Yi is beautiful and professional, unlike me, her client!"
She was furious when she saw the conversation on the screen. "That guy is so ugly, and he's so annoying and unreasonable!"
"Ahem." Bai Yeke coughed awkwardly. "It's not good to speak ill of clients."
He Xin rolled her eyes dramatically. "I didn't want to either. Look at who I've ever talked about before. This guy with the receding hairline, trying to be like those people who keep mistresses and even get them a place to live. You should at least have some of the 'rich man's' attitude. Instead, he's complaining about how expensive it is and how it's not tasteful enough... What's most infuriating is that he even tried to seduce me the other day!"
"Huh?" Bai Ye was stunned.
What kind of jobs do they have? They only earn this much. What money did the clients pay? What gives them the right to seduce them?
He Xin wished she could slap that person across the computer screen, gritting her teeth, "After I rejected him, he pretended to look down on me, and then he started causing trouble for no reason!"
How disgusting!
Bai Yeke whispered in unison, "I hope his wife finds out soon!"
After speaking, he quickly glanced around to make sure no leaders were nearby who could hear him.
He Xin nodded vigorously. If she weren't afraid of causing trouble, she would have been tempted to report the lewd man. But due to her professional self-discipline, she could only swallow her anger and keep quiet about things that weren't her business.
The house is located about 5 or 6 kilometers away from "Shentian", about a half-hour bike ride away.
The sky was overcast, with a light drizzle falling. Strictly speaking, it couldn't be considered rain. Some people on the street were using umbrellas, while others weren't.
Bai Ye hesitated for a moment, but still didn't take a taxi. She took out a tissue from her bag, wiped the shared electric bike clean, and then set off.
Luckily, there was a car return point not far from the community. When Bai Ye got closer, she realized that the community was not very high-end, and it was not even up to her level. It should be a place that middle-to-high-income people could afford to buy. However, it was located in the city center, so the price must not be low.
As expected, Yi Sheng didn't come, nor did his secretary. Upon arrival, a young woman recognized her, introduced herself as Yi Sheng's assistant, took her to the house, and then left. She also gave her the password and said that she would handle the follow-up work herself from now on, and that she could contact her online if there were any problems.
After the assistant left, Bai Ye suddenly realized something was wrong. She only had Yi Sheng's WeChat account online, and even the VIP group was filled with Yi Sheng's account. There were no assistants or secretaries in the group.
So... she can't possibly be asking her to contact Yi Sheng online, can she?
No, it definitely won't!
The apartment isn't big, less than 200 square meters, with one unit per floor. If one person lives there...
Bai Yeke found it a bit troublesome.
If you use a robot vacuum cleaner, you still have to clean the table and everything else yourself, unless you hire a maid, but she doesn't like having outsiders in the house.
The aunt from her stepfather's family was the one who made Bai Ye feel like there was always a pair of cold eyes staring at her.
Furthermore, how many rooms will this large house actually have? A standard bedroom, dressing room, study, gym…?
It's troublesome; even walking around is tiring.
Bai Yeke feels that if she were to buy her own house in the future, a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment would be enough...
Wait a minute.
Bai Ye was surprised to find herself thinking about these things.
When I come to take measurements, most customers are usually there, so I'm a little nervous.
But today, the place was deserted, and the occupancy rate of the community was low, with excellent soundproofing, which gave her the illusion that she was the only person there.
A faint "ding" came from the elevator.
Bai Ye was wondering if that was the reason, and just as she was wondering, she heard footsteps.
The sound of high heels, each beat rhythmic and elegant.
Is that the assistant from earlier?
Bai Ye quickly retreated from the inner part of the room and went to the door.
A strange woman.
She wore a gray-white business suit skirt, with a linen-gray blazer draped over her arm.
He was very tall and thin, with striking legs. Moving his gaze upwards, what was even more striking was his face, which exuded a cold and sharp aura.
Bai Yeke stood motionless, unable to utter a word for a moment.
"Designer Bai".
The woman brushed her hair back with one hand and casually tucked it behind her ear, glancing over casually.
“Ah, yes,” Bai Yeke replied, adding, to sound less naive and unprofessional, “I am.”
The woman slightly curved her lips, but the smile vanished before it could fully form. "I am Yi Sheng."
!
!!
!!
Bai Ye had a feeling the moment they met, but she was still a little shocked when the other person said it.
Why did the big shot suddenly come over by himself?
As if guessing her question from her bewildered reaction, Yi Sheng took a few steps closer, casually looking around the house, "I just happened to be passing by and remembered that I was supposed to ask you to come and see the house today, so I came over."
So, does that mean you came to see the house on your way here, or did you come to see... mine?
Bai Yeke's feelings were mixed, but she still put on a professional smile and said, "Oh."
She obediently followed to a position two steps away from Yi Sheng.
This is how she usually stays by the leader's side. Whenever the leader has something to say or ask, she can respond at any time.
Yi Sheng turned his head and glanced at her.
Bai Ye wasn't sure if she was annoyed by Bai Ye's approach or if Bai Ye had nothing to say and was waiting for her to speak.
After a two-second silence, Bai Yeke adopted her professional ethics and asked solicitously, "What style would you like to dress up in?"
Yi Sheng asked her, "What style do you like?"
ha?
Bai Ye blinked. "What style do I like?"
Does it matter what style I like?
It's your house, not mine.
"Uh," Bai Yeke asked with a smile, "Do you need me to recommend a few styles?"
This choice seemed to be causing trouble for Yi Sheng. She shook her head and said, "Never mind, you take care of the design."
Bai Ye gritted his teeth, feeling secretly frustrated.
Is this a sign that I have no ideas of my own and that I'm asking her to design multiple solutions, which I then reject and modify one by one?
Actually, this type of client is a real headache for them. They can't articulate their needs when asked, and they always say that something doesn't feel right when the design is done.
"What's wrong?"
Yi Sheng walked halfway around and asked her.
"It's nothing, okay," Bai Yeke could only reply with a smile.
Yi Sheng's gaze swept across her face twice. "Are you unhappy? Don't you like me?"
!
What does this have to do with anything?!
Although your demands are causing me a lot of pain, I can't help but like you because you're a VIP and so good-looking.
Besides, even if I really didn't like you, I wouldn't dare say that!
Bai Ye shook her head hurriedly, utterly terrified, "No."
As she said that, the rain outside the window seemed to pick up a little, the wind picked up, and raindrops flew in through the window.
The two stood not far from the window. Bai Ye had her hair tied up, but stray hairs were blown onto her face by the wind, and she couldn't open her eyes for a moment.
Damn it!
Could things get any more embarrassing and pathetic?
Bai Ye raised her hand to block the stray hairs, but another hand brushed them away for her before she could.
Bai Yeke opened her eyes, and Yi Sheng had already taken two steps in front of her. She had to tilt her head slightly to see her face.
A slight displeasure was visible on that delicate face.
It’s over!
Bai Yeke's alarm bells rang loudly. She had ruined her first impression. Boss Yi Sheng must think she was very unreliable!
"Why is your hair wet?" Yi Sheng's gaze swept from top to bottom, and when it passed over her shoulders and chest, his displeasure deepened slightly. "And your clothes too?"
Because she had come through a light drizzle, not a heavy rain that would have soaked her, she didn't look wet from a distance, but up close you could tell she was a little damp.
Bai Ye was embarrassed and couldn't answer that she had ridden her bike in the rain to save money...
Yi Sheng opened the suit jacket he was holding in his arms, turned slightly, and draped it over her.
!
Bai Ye was completely caught off guard.
She didn't even have time to politely decline.
"Don't catch a cold," Yi Sheng said after draping the cloak over her shoulders.
Bai Yeke's surprise was clearly conveyed through her eyes.
"It seems you really don't dislike me anymore," Yi Sheng scrutinized her.
"Of course," Bai Yeke stammered, only able to speak instinctively, "You're so beautiful."
"Heh." Yi Sheng chuckled softly.
That cold, sharp, and exquisite face softened briefly, and the smile was beautiful, very... stunning.
Bai Ye knew she was somewhat of a sucker for good looks, after all, everyone loves beauty, but she never realized she was this obsessed with it. She felt she was completely captivated by that smile.
Furthermore, the warmth of the suit jacket gradually seeped down, and the damp, cold feeling that had been clinging to her skin for a long time was now enveloped by the remaining warmth of Yi Sheng's body, which soothed the discomfort.
"You look beautiful too," Yi Sheng said to her with that same gentle smile.
Bai Ye felt that everything around her had become quiet, and she only felt her face getting hot.
It's really embarrassing.
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