Chapter 26 Patting your head: He will definitely try to win you over and mentor you. ...
Yi Sheng let her be and continued to gently pat her back.
It took Bai Ye a long time before she finally let go of the person.
She had never thought about hugging anyone before, given the family atmosphere and the fact that her friends were all rather reserved.
This hug felt so comforting, like escaping the world and being recharged and revitalized by warmth.
Yi Sheng looked at her and smiled faintly, "Let's change your clothes before we eat."
"good."
Bai Ye changed out of the nightgown she wore yesterday. Since she would need to change into clean clothes after taking a shower later, she didn't bother looking for a new one.
Yi Sheng came out a little later than her, having changed into a silk short-sleeved midi-length trousers in champagne color. Under the night lights, it accentuated her delicate face, giving her an air of ultimate nobility.
Bai Yeke handed Yi Sheng chopsticks.
Previously, Bai Yeke always thought Yi Sheng was the kind of person who was sparing with words, didn't like to talk, and would kill the conversation whenever she did. But now, when they're together, Yi Sheng is quite willing to chat with her for a bit.
Have you thought about what path you want to take from here?
Bai Ye picked up a piece of fish with her chopsticks and thought it was very tender. Upon hearing this, the fish in her mouth lost its flavor, and she looked at Yi Sheng speechlessly.
She had just finished charging her phone, why was she asking such a practical question? Miss Yi was still as bad at conversation as ever.
Bai Yeke's silence was an answer in itself.
Although Yi Sheng explained the situation to her and she understood, she was still powerless to do anything about it.
It's like there's a big river in front of you. You know you'll die if you fall in, but knowing the danger doesn't mean you know how to cross it.
Analyzing the current situation, Bai Ye felt there were only two paths.
Only if she achieves another meteoric rise and completely surpasses the duo in prestige, or even the store manager's position, can she force the store manager to change his stance.
This path is too difficult in the short term.
Last time it was an opportunity, but how can such opportunities come every day?
Either the duo will fall down.
Bai Yeke thought about this path and realized it was not only difficult but also very far away.
Those two are at the peak of their careers, are we just going to wait until they retire?
Perhaps, the only way to achieve peaceful coexistence is to swallow one's anger and endure it.
Bai Yeke's face fell, but in the corner of his eye, Yi Sheng smiled—as if to say, "I knew you had no ideas."
How schadenfreude!
Bai Ye looked over with a hint of resentment.
Yi Sheng's smile deepened slightly before he added, "You're not the only one who wants them to fall."
After listening for a moment, Bai Yeke nodded, "Yes, there must be other designers who have been bullied by them. In such a small ecosystem, who really submits to whom?"
Yi Sheng's words gave her a new idea, but she quickly rejected it.
She wouldn't do something like that if you asked her to resort to underhanded tactics. Just like the duo's assessment, she really is a reserved and well-behaved girl.
Whatever the problem, I'm only willing to resolve it through proper means, and I disdain to abandon my bottom line in exchange for a little bit of fairness.
Yi Sheng seemed to be able to read her thoughts from her expression, "Not just other designers."
Bai Ye looked up, puzzled.
What business is it of anyone else, especially when it comes to the affairs between those designers?
Yi Sheng cautioned, "This time it looks like the duo won, and they did indeed win."
Bai Yeke: "..."
Yi Sheng broke it down for her, explaining, "But doesn't this further demonstrate the power of their outdated intimidation tactics? They not only force you to submit, but even make you—"
This time, Bai Yeke instantly understood the second half of the sentence—making the store manager have no choice but to side with them and give them face.
This is something that leaders fear, hate, and will not tolerate; they will definitely eliminate it as soon as possible.
Yi Sheng spoke lightly, perhaps thinking it was only natural: "In the past, there was no other way but to rely on them, but now that you have established this brand new reputation, it's only a matter of time before the younger generation replaces them."
Yes, everyone knows that each generation has its own set of things, and the structure should be adjusted accordingly.
Yi Sheng said, "The store manager also hopes that the team in the store will be more vibrant and harmonious. Building a team around you will be very healthy. With your personality, you are upright and honest. You would never do those disgusting things, form a small team, or threaten or challenge his authority."
"The store manager's attitude today is only temporary and superficial. He will definitely try to win you over and train you in the future."
After Yi Sheng finished speaking, Bai Ye looked over in surprise.
Yi Sheng's smile remained unchanged, and he seemed confident.
With Yi Sheng's advance notice, Bai Ye felt less pressured and less resistant to going to work.
Even He Xin admired her mindset. "Wow, so composed!"
The two were revising drawings in the office area, and Bai Ye casually said, "It's alright." She was quite focused when she was drawing.
He Xin, however, got tired halfway through revising the design and took a break to chat and relax. "That's the demeanor of a top designer," she remarked.
Bai Yeke chuckled, "Oh, thanks."
"Hey!" He Xin leaned closer and whispered to her, "I'm telling you, those two big names really acted so unfairly last time, which angered everyone. Everyone has suffered at their hands before. In the past, we were less capable and experienced than them, but even though you've built up your reputation, you're still being suppressed by them. It makes people feel hopeless. How can we small designers like us, who will never have your luck, work hard and increase our value? Are we just going to be taken advantage of by them forever?"
When the road ahead is uncertain, everyone is willing to grope their way forward, even though it is hard, because they know that hope lies ahead.
But now, someone who ran to the front has touched the wall, making everyone realize that there is a dead end ahead.
Who wouldn't feel upset about this?
He Xin said even more quietly, "Everyone is hoping that you can take over the position of the chief designer. They would rather follow you than stay under them anymore."
Bai Yeke felt a little uneasy as she slowly sank down.
Things took an unexpected turn.
Will what Yi Sheng said come true?
Two days later, Bai Ye received a call from the store manager.
Normally, if there's something to discuss, the store manager would either post it in the group chat or call them to the office. It's rare for someone who's in the same store to have to make a phone call.
The call was brief: "Xiao Bai, headquarters recently conducted customer follow-ups. The design you did during your business trip received very good feedback, which is commendable. Keep up the good work!"
"Okay, I understand, manager."
Bai Ye could guess that this praise was a personal commendation from the store manager.
Clearly, at most, when headquarters held meetings to analyze customer follow-ups, they mentioned that Baiye was doing a good job, but it didn't warrant a reward from headquarters.
If it weren't for Yi Sheng's analysis, Bai Ye might have taken the store manager's private phone call as pure encouragement.
But now... I do tend to overthink things.
What Bai Ye didn't know was that this business trip not only brought her praise, but also criticism to others.
When the client received the follow-up call, in addition to saying that the designer performed very well, they also expressed their dissatisfaction that the person who accompanied the team had poor professional skills and gave the client a very bad experience.
It was this evaluation that led to this case being used by headquarters as a typical example for discussion at the conference.
Ultimately, the information obtained from the headquarters regarding the person accompanying the team was obtained from the store; it was Lü Feiteng.
When his name was announced, Vice President Lü's expression turned grim.
However, thanks to Vice President Lü's strong protection, the matter was not blown out of proportion.
When Lao Lü got home, he gave Lü Feiteng a severe scolding.
Lu Feiteng was scolded until he cried and wailed that he would turn over a new leaf and never embarrass his father again, but in his heart he had completely formed a grudge against Bai Yeke.
He resented this useless person who only knew how to design but not how to socialize, because he exposed his shortcomings.
He had heard that headquarters had previously suggested that Bai Yeke make an appearance, but Bai Yeke had politely declined and asked the store manager to come forward instead.
In any industry, one must start with professional skills and eventually reach the management and administration level to truly enter a new social class. However, Bai Yeke has blocked this path for himself.
I recently offended a senior employee in my department and was suppressed by the store manager.
This kind of trash can only gain temporary popularity; once the hype dies down, it will become utterly cold.
Lu Feiteng would never tolerate this good-for-nothing's rudeness; he vowed to avenge this humiliation!
On the other hand, Bai Yeke told Yi Sheng about that phone call.
At the dinner table, they found themselves having more and more to talk about.
Sometimes Yi Sheng would laugh at her, and sometimes he would comfort her.
Bai Ye was shy and didn't bring up her own affairs at first, but gradually she became willing to talk to Yi Sheng.
Because she really didn't tell Yi Sheng about these things, and there was no one else she could talk to. Yi Sheng would just laugh at her at most. If he gave her a good idea, she would accept it; if he didn't, she wouldn't feel ashamed.
After all, if anyone brings up their career troubles in front of Yi Sheng, it's just a matter of a few simple words for Yi Sheng to analyze. Who wouldn't feel embarrassed?
She felt that someone as important as Yi Sheng wouldn't care about the embarrassing rumors about someone as insignificant as her.
Just like now, Bai Ye felt that Yi Sheng was teasing her.
As Yi Sheng cut his steak, he looked to the future with her, saying, "You need to build your reputation step by step, which is also a way to accumulate experience. Whether you become a big name and start your own brand company or plan to start a small studio, these are all necessary steps."
Bai Yeke felt that Yi Sheng's statement was theoretically very correct, but practically speaking...
"Uh, I didn't say I wanted to leave Santen..." Bai Ye was a little embarrassed.
Yi Sheng raised an eyebrow. "You don't want to work for someone else your whole life, do you?"
Bai Yeke: "Uh..."
Aren't ordinary people just working their whole lives? Does everyone want to be a big boss like you?
Yi Sheng gave a provocative look, "Tsk, that's like being a beast of burden for life."
She paused for a moment, then added, "Yes, and you'll be sacrificed by your superiors and arbitrarily assigned tasks by them for the rest of your life."
Bai Yeke: "..."
Bai Yeke said weakly, "But then again, what big boss does he/she do his/her own professional work? Aren't bosses supposed to control capital and manage things?"
Shouldn't one first have the ability to enter senior management before talking about being a leader?
Yi Sheng took a bite of steak. "Bill Gates?"
"Or, which famous startup these days isn't run by a boss who is also a technical staff member? And the most skilled technical staff at that."
The woman's delicate features and elegant demeanor made her seem effortless.
Bai Ye was stunned for a moment, "Huh?"
Yi Sheng chuckled, "As long as you're professional enough and have a good enough reputation, you can completely skip that so-called senior management level. As for operations, just leave it to the team. Let professionals handle professional matters."
"Besides, too many scoundrels stop at becoming senior executives, and senior executives are often the ceiling they can't reach; that's how limited their vision is."
The world before my eyes seemed to become clearer from the fog, yet it still seemed very distant.
Bai Yeke's preconceived notions were pulled into a completely new world, one that was entirely different from what she had previously imagined.
After finishing his meal, Yi Sheng walked past the island table and, without warning, reached out and patted her head.
Bai Yeke: "?"
It felt natural, but the movements were still very unskilled.
She looked at Yi Sheng, who withdrew his hand and walked towards the balcony.
Perhaps it was Yi Sheng's encouragement to her? Like a successful person encouraging a hardworking student.
Bai Ye seemed to understand, but not quite.
However, Yi Sheng is definitely a big boss.
Yes, what you say and do must be right.
Bai Yeke still felt confused, but perhaps the road ahead wasn't as far away as she thought.
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