Chapter 64 He's Fawning Over Me
"Someone has secretly pulled strings to protect Lin Xuesha's reputation," Manager Shen said, adjusting his glasses, before daring not to say anything more.
The others in the studio dared not speak up either.
Mia's previous fervent emotions were instantly shattered, and she froze on the spot.
Jiang Ranxing tried hard to suppress the bitterness in her heart and showed a very relaxed smile.
"It's nothing, we're all family, there's nothing we can't talk about."
Jiang Ranxing's smile was somewhat stiff.
Everyone understands.
It goes without saying who the capable and willing protector of Lin Xuesha is.
Fu Shenyuan was secretly protecting Lin Xuesha.
Mia whispered, "Even if Fu Shenyuan protects Lin Xuesha, they still can't beat us. Our Ember is still number one!"
Others chimed in, encouraging Jiang Ranxing.
"Yes, strength is the only true measure of success."
"True gold shines wherever it is."
Manager Shen comforted Jiang Ranxing, saying, "Ember, don't be too sad. The eyes of the masses are discerning. No matter how capable they are, they wouldn't dare to openly suppress you."
Manager Shen then took his computer and showed it to Jiang Ranxing.
"This is a fashion forum, full of people in the fashion industry. Everyone has mixed opinions on the works in this competition, but yours, Ember's, is the only one that has received almost no negative reviews, only praise."
Jiang Ranxing couldn't bear to refuse, so he sat down in front of the computer and took a look.
Indeed, as Manager Shen said, they were all praising her work. The very few who didn't know how to appreciate it didn't make any malicious comments.
She's the only emerging designer who can achieve this level.
This shows that Jiang Ranxing, as Ember, holds a very high position in the fashion industry.
Manager Shen said, "Next, we will connect with jewelry brands, and the two parties will launch a new collaborative work as soon as possible. Ember, you won't be so idle then."
In other words, once you become famous, things start to get complicated.
Jiang Ranxing thought about it and realized that this might not be such a bad thing after all.
Without the entanglements of romantic relationships and a troublesome family, and with her career back in full swing, she will surely regain her energy soon.
Jiang Ranxing bowed deeply to everyone, expressing his heartfelt gratitude.
"This is not my achievement alone. Ember is not just myself, but also us. It is the result of our joint efforts. Thank you all for your contributions."
Mia became lively again upon hearing this, and led everyone in teasing Jiang Ranxing.
Mia said, "Sis, you won the preliminary round, so you're going to treat us to some fun, right? You absolutely have to come this time, and you can't run away!"
Jiang Ranxing felt rather helpless, but also enjoyed Mia's clinginess as a little sister.
"Okay, okay, let's all do it together." Jiang Ranxing didn't want to spoil the fun, so he agreed.
That evening, Jiang Ranxing and his studio team found one of the most popular and hardest-to-book high-end hotels in City A and booked it all.
The group ate, drank, and played games, and the whole night passed quickly.
Jiang Ranxing was supporting the drunk Mia, unsure of what to do with her.
When Mia is drunk, she either talks nonsense or throws punches at people, making it impossible for her to support her.
Jiang Ranxing took out Mia's phone, unlocked it with Mia's fingerprint, and then called her boyfriend.
"Ya Ya has drunk too much again. I'll go pick her up now. Could you please look after her for a while, Sister Ranxing? I'll be there soon."
Mia's boyfriend sounded anxious, and Jiang Ranxing agreed.
The rest of the people were taken away by Manager Shen, leaving only Mia and Jiang Ranxing behind.
"Are you okay? Take care of her yourself," Manager Shen asked.
Jiang Ranxing nodded and said, "No problem, you and the others go home first. Mia's boyfriend will be here in a bit. I can go home by myself."
Manager Shen looked at the few people who were drunk and slumped over around him, and he really couldn't do anything more to help Mia.
"Then you all be careful, I'll be going now."
"Okay, you too."
After the drunkards were taken away, only Mia, a young drunkard, and Jiang Ranxing, who hadn't been drinking, remained in the private room.
"Jiang... Jiang Ranxing?" A flippant voice came from outside the door.
While Jiang Ranxing was taking care of Mia, she heard someone calling her from the doorway.
"It really is you! I thought I was seeing things."
Ji Shiheng, standing at the door, tossed his hair with his hand, looking carefree and dashing. He hadn't expected to run into her so coincidentally.
"When I visited you in the hospital last time, you were still asleep. You didn't remember me, did you?"
Ji Shiheng smiled broadly, his eyes still holding that familiar flippancy.
Jiang Ranxing did not feel any closeness to this person.
"Thank you for your trouble. Of course I know President Ji; he's the CEO of Lingsu."
Ji Shiheng shrugged, walked in, and casually sat down next to Jiang Ranxing.
Ji Shiheng spoke with a hint of alcohol in his voice: "Don't be so serious, Miss Jiang. This isn't the company. Don't talk about 'general manager' or anything like that."
Jiang Ranxing watched as Ji Shiheng drew closer and closer, his voice warm from the alcohol: "It would be so nice if you just called me by my name, Ji Shiheng."
Jiang Ranxing took a step back, clearly not intending to maintain any ambiguous distance with Ji Shiheng.
"President Ji is easygoing, so I wouldn't dare to overstep my bounds, since you might be my direct superior."
Jiang Ranxing has always valued politeness and would not easily do anything that might be against the rules.
For example, calling your boss by their full name is a major taboo in the workplace.
Even when drunk, one should not go too far.
Ji Shiheng suddenly laughed, his smile bright and dazzling: "Miss Jiang is really quite interesting, I like her."
Ji Shiheng tapped the table with his finger and said something after a while.
"I guess you are usually dignified, quiet, and dutiful. In that case, I should apologize for my behavior at the banquet that day."
Jiang Ranxing didn't understand what he wanted to do.
Ji Shiheng continued, "I was too rude that day, Miss Jiang, please don't take offense. This is just my personality, and I hope you can be more tolerant of me."
Jiang Ranxing was even more confused. What exactly did Ji Shiheng want to say?
"Um... I didn't know you couldn't drink alcohol at the time, please don't blame me, Miss Jiang."
Ji Shiheng's tone was soft, with a hint of pleading.
Jiang Ranxing was even more confused. She looked at Ji Shiheng with some horror and said, "Mr. Ji, what are you saying? You're too kind."
Ji Shiheng chuckled twice with amusement, his eyes sparkling.
He said, "Then you're not blaming me, are you, Miss Jiang?"
Jiang Ranxing didn't want to continue discussing this topic with him, so she had no choice but to drop the matter.
Let bygones be bygones, and look forward.
Ji Shiheng seemed very happy to hear this, and his eyes lingered on Jiang Ranxing's face, trying to gauge her emotions.
“Miss Jiang seems quite interesting,” Ji Shiheng said, tilting his head. “She’s also very pretty and has a refined and elegant appearance.”
Jiang Ranxing naturally didn't want to be scrutinized like that, so he tilted his head slightly and said, "President Ji, you flatter me."
Ji Shiheng continued talking to himself, as if he were thinking very seriously.
"Why does Shen Yuan not like you, but instead like Lin Xuesha?"
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