Chapter 72 Choosing Chu Qingxue's Design
Lu Junyan did not shake off Chu Qingxue's hand.
This was within Jiang Ning's expectations.
Although Lu Junyan never acknowledged Chu Qingxue's identity, the fact that he allowed Chu Qingxue to hold his hand and never shook her off spoke volumes.
Luo Zhongshi's gaze towards Lu Junyan and Chu Qingxue became ambiguous.
He let all four of them in and had his assistant prepare tea.
Although Luo Zhongshi is not the president of the Jewelry Collection Association, he has a long-standing tradition of recommending a new designer to the association every year.
This is why both Lu Junyan and Pete chose him.
Since Pete and Jiang Ning had arrived early, Luo Zhongshi directly instructed his assistant to accept Jiang Ning's designs along with Chu Qingxue's.
Every designer who visits him must bring a piece of jewelry of their own design—anything will do, as long as it showcases their design philosophy.
"Go back and wait for the results! I'll have my assistant inform you once I've made a decision."
Luo Zhongshi chatted with the four for most of the day, then had his assistant see them out.
When the assistant returned, she accidentally bumped into the corner of the cabinet, knocking off the name tags that were stuck on the two jewelry boxes.
The assistant hurriedly picked up the name tags and put them back on, but accidentally put Jiang Ning's name on Chu Qingxue's jewelry box and Chu Qingxue's name on Jiang Ning's box.
"Xiao Ai, bring me their designs!"
The assistant immediately picked up two jewelry boxes and handed them to Luo Zhongshi.
Jiang Ning returned to his studio, feeling restless and uneasy.
After Lu Junyan told her that Chu Qingxue had also opened a studio, she thought that she and Chu Qingxue would have a direct confrontation.
But I didn't expect the confrontation to happen so quickly.
However, Jiang Ning was not without confidence in himself.
On the way back with Pete, they passed a shopping mall, and Jiang Ning saw that all the jewelry featured in the shop windows were designs she had created.
Pete told her that Lu's sales had increased several times in the last two months, surpassing FY's.
Since Pete also has a design background, he could tell at a glance that the new Lu's products were designed by Jiang Ning, even though Jiang Ning had already left the company.
"Those were all designs that my boss rejected in the past."
The "leader" Jiang Ning was referring to was naturally Chu Qingxue.
She never expected that after she left the company, those designs would be promoted by Chu Qingxue and contribute such amazing results to Lu's jewelry brand.
Jiang Ning waited a full week before receiving the results.
It turned out that Pete called to inform her.
"It's a pity that Luo Zhongshi chose Chu Qingxue's design."
Jiang Ning's heart plummeted to its lowest point, like a rollercoaster ride.
"Jiang Ning? Are you alright?"
"...I'm fine..."
Just by listening to Jiang Ning's voice, Pete knew how disappointed Jiang Ning was.
"However, the other party also praised your design, but they appreciated Chu Qingxue's concept even more."
"Um……"
Jiang Ning knew Pete was trying to comfort her, but she really couldn't muster any energy right now.
The studio failed right after taking its first step, and it was all her fault.
Seeing that Jiang Ning remained silent for a long time, Pete changed the subject:
"How about I treat you to dinner? Tonight, please."
"You've already helped me so much, how could I let you spend so much money?"
"No, this time you're helping me, I need you to be my dance partner."
Jiang Ning's eyes widened as she realized that the meal Pete had invited her to was probably no ordinary meal.
The Louvre Royal Banquet Hall.
Magnificent and resplendent, with toasts and laughter filling the air.
Luo Zhongshi is recommending Chu Qingxue to Geng Li, the president of their jewelry collection association.
"President Geng, this up-and-coming designer has great potential, and her design concepts are very advanced..." Luo Zhongshi praised Chu Qingxue highly: "The flowing Tai Chi Bagua crystal button she designed is something I have never seen before."
Chu Qingxue was originally beaming with joy after being praised.
However, when she heard "crystal buttons," her smile froze.
"What's wrong?"
Standing beside her, Lu Junyan noticed the subtle change in Chu Qingxue's expression.
"No, it's nothing." Chu Qingxue shook her head. "I just think Mr. Luo's words were too exaggerated."
"It's no exaggeration to say that this tiny button is not only exquisitely designed and three-dimensional, but also has a crystal cut that is dazzling and perfect, meeting the most important elements of jewelry. The flowing metal inside also has a grand and majestic feel that encompasses everything," Luo Zhongshi continued to praise.
However, Chu Qingxue couldn't listen to a single word.
What she designed wasn't a button at all!
At the time, Lu Junyan told her that Luo Zhongshi liked the Chinese style, so she chose the finest mutton fat jade and made a gold-inlaid jade thumb ring.
She was initially pleased when Lu Junyan told her that Luo Zhongshi had chosen her design, which boosted her confidence in her design skills.
But what's going on here...? Actually, Luo Zhongshi misunderstood her and Jiang Ning's design!
Chu Qingxue was both angry and scared.
What's infuriating is that Luo Zhongshi lacks foresight.
What I'm afraid of is that Jiang Ning will find out about this and expose it.
"Junyan, let's go dance over there, it's a bit stuffy here."
"good."
Lu Junyan accompanied Chu Qingxue toward the dance floor. At that moment, two people who appeared at the entrance of the banquet hall caught his attention.
Lu Junyan stopped, and Chu Qingxue also stopped and looked towards the door.
Jiang Ning was surprised to find that many people's eyes were on her.
"Is there something on my face? Or am I not dressed properly?" Jiang Ning asked Pete, who was standing next to her.
Pitt was wearing a black tuxedo today, very elegant and very British.
"No, it's because you're so beautiful that they were all amazed by you."
Jiang Ning's cheeks flushed; he felt that Pete was too good at praising people.
"I think being your girlfriend would be really wonderful."
Pete was taken aback, only to hear Jiang Ning continue, "Because you're very good at sweet talk!"
"I'm just telling the truth."
Jiang Ning couldn't help but chuckle.
However, the smile on her face quickly disappeared.
Because she saw Lu Junyan and Chu Qingxue.
Lu Junyan walked towards Jiang Ning, and Chu Qingxue had no choice but to follow.
Jiang Ning saw Lu Junyan lower his eyes and scrutinize her, his gaze icy.
"He gave it to you?"
Hearing Lu Junyan ask this in a deep voice, Jiang Ning reacted for a moment and thought that Lu Junyan was referring to the white pearl dress she was wearing.
Jiang Ning nodded.
Lu Junyan could tell from Jiang Ning's confused expression that Jiang Ning had no idea that the dress Pete gave her was FY's prized possession, sewn with thousands of top-quality Australian white pearls, a collector's item, and only two were made in the world.
One item was custom-made for the coronation banquet of the Queen of Country Y.
The other garment was currently being worn by Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning has no knowledge of haute couture gowns and no interest in them.
But Chu Qingxue has it.
Just now, she realized that Luo Zhongshi had actually chosen Jiang Ning's design, and now, in terms of clothing, she was completely outshone by Jiang Ning.
Chu Qingxue almost crushed the red coral bracelet on her wrist.
"Wow...is that the same haute couture gown the Queen wore?"
Jiang Ning turned around at the sound and saw a slender, elegant young woman wearing a black fishtail dress.
Jiang Ning didn't know the woman, but he was familiar with the man beside her.
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