Extra Chuci vs Tang Yutong 04
Tang Yutong had just taken two steps when Zhou Hongwei's slightly hurried voice came from behind him:
"Mr. Tang, please stay! Did you... misunderstand me?"
Tang Yutong paused, turned around, and looked at him calmly with a hint of scrutiny:
"Mr. Zhou, I don't quite understand what you mean."
The expression on Zhou Hongwei's face has adjusted, replaced by a sincere and almost misunderstood helpless look.
He stood up, took two steps forward, and explained:
"Mr. Tang, I'm inviting you to the banquet as my female companion, and I have absolutely no other intention. It's a high-profile business dinner, attended by many entrepreneurs and celebrities from all walks of life. I think this is a rare opportunity for you and Yihe Studio."
He leaned forward slightly, and his tone became more convincing:
"As a fashion design studio, isn't the best way to showcase your work to the right people and in the right occasion? If you can appear in a dress designed by Yihe, it will be the most intuitive and high-level advertising. If a lady or celebrity appreciates your design, wouldn't subsequent orders and cooperation be a natural outcome?"
Tang Yutong looked at him silently, trying to discern how much sincerity and how much insincerity there were in his words from his seemingly sincere expression.
She naturally understood the logic he was talking about.
Using high-end social occasions to expand contacts and showcase works is a common practice in the industry.
But the problem is, this is only the first time Zhou Hongwei has worked with her, and his attitude before was ambiguous. Why should he provide her with such a valuable opportunity?
Is this sudden "goodwill" really without any strings attached?
The seeds of doubt still took deep root in her heart.
Tang Yutong's silence made Zhou Hongwei catch a hint of hesitation.
He took the opportunity to take a half step forward, his tone becoming more sincere:
"Mr. Tang, I understand your concerns. But please believe me, I'm a businessman, and I'm a businessman. I'm willing to give this order to Yihe because I've seen your portfolio and I recognize your design capabilities and professionalism."
He paused for a moment and lowered his voice deliberately to create an atmosphere of confidentiality:
"To be honest, that dinner party is very important to me. I need a decent female companion to show my social image, and you and your studio's design just meet this need. This is... mutually beneficial, isn't it?"
Seeing that Tang Yutong still didn't give in, he took a step back and smiled a seemingly compromising smile:
"Well, Mr. Tang, we can include this agreement in the supplementary terms of the contract. Your attendance as my female companion at the dinner is purely part of a business cooperation, intended to provide brand exposure for Yihe Studio. Other than that, there won't be any requirements beyond the scope of work. Is that okay with you?"
These words really hit Tang Yutong's heart.
Having the terms clearly written into the contract undoubtedly gave her peace of mind.
Zhou Hongwei had said this. If she insisted on refusing, she would not only lose the order at hand, but might also completely offend a potential important customer.
She needs to find a balance between practical interests and personal principles.
After a moment's consideration, Tang Yutong finally raised his eyes, his tone calm but firm:
"Mr. Zhou, I accept your proposal. But please ensure that all the details are clearly reflected in the contract."
"Of course, of course!"
Zhou Hongwei immediately smiled and stretched out his hand:
"It's a pleasure to work with you, Mr. Tang."
Tang Yutong shook hands with him gently, her fingertips feeling slightly cold.
“It’s a pleasure to work with you.”
She kept a proper smile on her face.
…
A week passed in a flash.
On the day of the banquet, Tang Yutong changed into a dress that was personally tailored for her by the design director.
The silk long skirt fits her figure perfectly, maintaining a dignified look while revealing ingenuity in the details.
Just as she finished putting on her makeup, Zhou Hongwei called and offered to pick her up and go with him.
After a little thought, Tang Yutong agreed.
In less than ten minutes, a black Bentley slid silently in front of him.
The rear window rolled down, revealing Zhou Hongwei's smiling face:
"Mr. Tang, please get in the car."
Tang Yutong nodded slightly, opened the car door and sat in the back seat.
Zhou Hongwei's gaze lingered on her for a moment, a hint of undisguised amazement flashing across his eyes.
"Mr. Tang is very dazzling tonight."
Tang Yutong looked calm and turned the topic to work:
"Thank you. This dress is the latest work of our design director. Many details reflect the main elements of this season."
Even at this moment, she still did not forget to take the opportunity to showcase the brand, as if she regarded this appointment as pure work.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Hongwei just smiled meaningfully and did not respond.
The car fell into silence until it slowly came to a stop.
Tang Yutong looked out the window. The four large gilded characters "Supreme International" were particularly eye-catching in the twilight.
Her heart sank suddenly. Why was it here?
She never expected that the place where the banquet was held was Chu Ci's territory.
Countless memories suddenly came flooding back - her first meeting with Chu Ci, that grand and romantic birthday party... This place carried too many past events that she tried to forget.
She unconsciously clenched the evening bag in her hand, her knuckles turning slightly white.
An irresistible thought came to my mind:
Will I meet him tonight?
Zhou Hongwei saw her staring out the window in a daze and called out softly:
"Mr. Tang?"
Tang Yutong suddenly came back to his senses, and the trance in his eyes was quickly replaced by professional calmness.
"Sorry, let's go in."
She nodded slightly.
He bent his arm in a standard gentleman's gesture, motioning her to hold it.
Tang Yutong's gaze lingered on the arm for a moment, her fingertips curled up almost imperceptibly, and finally she gently placed her hand on it.
She could feel the outline of the other person's arm through the fabric of his high-end suit. The action was so intimate that it made her feel a little uncomfortable, but it was an unavoidable etiquette in this kind of situation.
The two walked side by side into the magnificent lobby of Supreme International, and the elevator rose smoothly to the 23rd floor.
At the entrance of the banquet hall, the waiter respectfully checked the invitation letter handed over by Zhou Hongwei, and then pushed open the heavy carved wooden door for the two of them.
The hall is brightly lit, melodious classical music flows in the air, and people are well-dressed and drinking.
The flashy atmosphere of the upper class is overwhelming.
Tang Yutong straightened her back unconsciously, put on a decent and distant smile on her face, and walked into the banquet hall with Zhou Hongwei.
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