Gu Anran glanced at the scars on the back of his hand and frowned. She took his hand and saw that it was red, swollen, and broken. She told him to disinfect it and apply some medicine. Seeing her firm attitude, Ye Lichuan could only obediently go to find a nurse and buy some food.
"Dad, did you go find that person and beat him up?" he asked quietly in a low voice.
"Let's eat." Ye Lichuan rubbed his head. Gu Xiaotian tried to pull his hand away, but Gu Anran smiled as she watched the two of them joking around.
Lin Xinrou, who won first place, also learned about Gu Anran's miscarriage from her former staff. She got up, poured herself a glass of red wine, and gently swirled it while scrolling through trending topics and news reports with her other hand, all of which were full of praise.
Whether it's passersby or designers in the industry, everyone speaks highly of her. The more she sees it, the happier she becomes. "Gu Anran, even the heavens are on my side. What can you possibly do against me?"
Because the competition attracted a lot of attention from beginning to end, she became famous overnight. Even though it wasn't her work, she still used it without a care in the world. Many related platforms would mention her name whenever they talked about emerging design books.
She also bribed several magazines, so her news appeared in the public eye almost every day, and even if a few people raised different opinions, they were quickly suppressed.
Many small companies approached her for collaboration, but she refused them all. How could she possibly work in such a small place? It was completely inconsistent with her current status.
Just as she was feeling smug, her agent called, "Several magazines have called recently, saying they want to do a joint interview with you."
How well-known is it?
"The first two aren't very good, but the last one is the famous Lingyao Design Magazine. All the designers featured in Lingyao are well-known in China. I think you can consider it."
The agent then added, "They also invited managers from several large companies at the same time; it would be an opportunity for you to go as well."
As a popular designer, what she needs is a continuous stream of popularity. In this era, popularity can easily fade, and her agent wants her to seize this opportunity, since opportunities are always fleeting.
Lin Xinrou tapped her wine glass, thought for a moment, and agreed, "Ask them about the scope of their interview." Unlike her agent, she was thinking about how to keep Gu Anran in check at this juncture.
With her consent, her agent immediately made the arrangements, while Lin Xinrou continued to bask in the joy of being the center of attention.
The interview was scheduled for the afternoon of the third day. Her agent carefully selected everything from her clothes to her makeup to ensure there would be no mistakes. She also did not show any arrogance and arrived on time.
The staff member who came to pick her up showed her the manuscript in case she couldn't answer any questions later. Lin Xinrou glanced at it casually.
When the director saw her, he took the initiative to greet her and arranged a seat near the front for her. After she sat down, she began to look around and saw a man with a tall and straight posture, dressed in a suit and tie, looking straight ahead.
Just before her was the man's interview: "I am the CEO of Hengcheng, and I am very happy to receive Lingyao's invitation."
Lin Xinrou's eyes lit up when she heard the name Hengcheng, but after his interview, it would be her turn, so she could only greet him after the interview was over.
Her interview was just a few minutes away. She smiled gracefully and answered the host's questions with ease. Her agent had already found out the answers to these questions, and she had memorized them.
"Could you please share with us the inspiration behind your recent hit artwork, Mr. Lin?"
Lin Xinrou straightened her chest and said, "Actually, I didn't expect it to have such a big impact. I am very grateful for everyone's appreciation. The work was actually created when I was traveling abroad for a while. I saw a breathtaking view in another city. When I saw that captivating scene, inspiration flowed like a spring. I simply stayed there and completed this work in a week."
She paused and looked at the audience, then said, "My intention was simply to let everyone experience the gifts of nature."
The host smiled and praised, "As expected of designer Lin, such a stunning work was completed in just one week."
"You flatter me, host."
After asking two more unimportant questions, the interview came to an end. The agent, who was watching from the shadows, nodded in satisfaction and turned his gaze to Jing Hao.
Hengcheng is a top-tier design company, with all the best designers and resources inside. If Lin Xinrou can get in, she won't have to worry about her future.
Jing Hao sat below, expressionless, watching the person being interviewed. After hearing her answer, a look of amazement flashed in his eyes. Her mother liked to say things like that. After Lin Xinrou, there were several more interviews. After the interview, Jing Hao took the initiative to walk over.
"Hello, Ms. Lin, I am Jing Hao."
Lin Xinrou, who had originally planned to find an excuse to strike up a conversation, was pleasantly surprised. She then realized that he must have been amazed by her answer earlier. It seems that opening your mouth and getting a response does have its advantages.
"Hello, I am Lin Xinrou."
"Congratulations on your excellent results in the semi-finals. Ms. Lin, what knowledge do you have about design?"
Lin Xinrou had a question in her mind, but having been in the design industry for so long, she still knew a thing or two. She gave a dry explanation, but then she suddenly remembered a few words that Gu Anran had said in a report, and she recited them from memory.
Although she spoke with difficulty, Jinghao thought she spoke very well. "I was deeply impressed by Ms. Lin when I was in the audience. I admire your talent. This is my business card."
He handed over his business card, and Lin Xinrou immediately took it, smiling and saying a few polite words.
Jinghao, who was very satisfied with her, directly expressed his thoughts: "Hengcheng is currently recruiting talented designers. If you are willing, I hope you can come and work for Hengcheng."
Lin Xinrou suppressed her excitement and pretended to think, "Could you let me think about it first?" Jing Hao agreed.
After leaving the magazine office, Lin Xinrou held up the business card in her hand and looked at it several times. "Why don't you agree? That's a top design company. So many people want to get in but can't." Her agent followed behind her, looking very puzzled.
Lin Xinrou didn't say much about her doubts, and her agent knew she had her own thoughts, so she didn't ask any further.
Two days later, Jinghao received a reply from Lin Xinrou, who expressed her willingness to work at Hengcheng. Although it was expected, he was still very happy and felt that she was a rare talent.
Lin Xinrou, who had piqued his interest, approached the organizers, explained the situation, and chose to withdraw from the competition. This move greatly disappointed many people, who expressed that they did not want to watch the rest of the competition.
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