Yicheng is not far from Yuncheng; it only takes a few hours by plane.
When Ji Fuling and her assistant Su Ling arrived at the hotel, it was almost noon.
The two put their luggage back in their rooms, tidied up briefly, and then went to the hotel restaurant together.
Their purpose in coming here was to secure a spot at a high-end luxury brand fashion show.
As soon as she entered the restaurant, Su Ling spotted a familiar figure.
She moved closer to Ji Fuling, pointed to the two o'clock position to her right, and said excitedly, "President Ji, Boss Ye is over there! Shall we go over and say hello?"
Ji Fuling looked in the direction Su Ling was pointing and indeed saw Ye Nanqing.
This was the first time she had seen him in a week.
He wore a navy blue suit today, still with that noble and aloof demeanor. Even just sitting there quietly, he was still dazzling and impossible to ignore.
But now, sitting opposite him was a young woman.
The woman wore exquisite makeup and a well-fitting, sophisticated business suit. She had a standard smile on her face, and her gaze was unabashedly fixed on Ye Nanqing.
The two were talking, and from a distance, they seemed to be having a good conversation.
Seeing this, Ji Fuling's good mood was instantly ruined, and she suddenly felt annoyed.
She gave a soft snort, ignored Su Ling's words, and walked directly to the spot furthest away from the two of them.
Su Ling, with a thoughtful expression, followed after him.
After sitting down at the table, she couldn't suppress her restless gossip and asked in a low voice, "President Ji, did you and President Ye have a falling out?"
Ji Fuling was flipping through the menu when she heard this, she paused, looked up and gave her a cool glance, "Stop gossiping about your boss's private life, or he might make you work overtime every day."
Su Ling: "!!!"
The terrifying warning about having to work overtime made her quickly cover her mouth.
However, judging from President Ji's attitude, she was certain that the two of them had indeed had a falling out.
And it's highly likely because of that recent news that's been making headlines!
Su Ling endured it for a long time, but after finishing her meal, she could no longer hold back and said with a forced smile, "President Ji, please allow me to say a few more words."
"Actually, I think there's something fishy about what happened online. If Mr. Ye is such a respectable person, how could he deny having a child with another woman?"
"So, the news online is definitely fake. You absolutely mustn't fall out with Boss Ye over this!"
In her opinion, President Ji and President Ye were a perfect match. It would be such a pity if they broke up because of a misunderstanding and didn't end up together!
Moreover, according to her observation, the woman sitting across from her at the nightclub was very suspicious.
Just by looking into that woman's eyes, you could tell she was interested in Mr. Ye.
What if that woman takes advantage of the situation and steals Mr. Ye away?!
Thinking about all this, Su Ling couldn't help but worry for her CEO, Mr. Ji.
Hearing Su Ling's words of encouragement, Ji Fuling couldn't help but chuckle.
Is her assistant being overly concerned about her love life?
Also, how is she going to explain that she didn't have a fight with Ye Nanqing because of the news on the internet?
After a moment of hesitation, Ji Fuling pulled her wandering thoughts back on track and got up from her seat.
She placed her hands on Su Ling's shoulders and said earnestly, "Wake up. Stop focusing on my private life. Remember, we're here to work. We absolutely have to win the bid later, understand?"
This clothing exhibition bidding is quite important for the company, as it is the best way to increase the company's brand awareness in Yuncheng.
She didn't want to have come all this way for nothing.
Seeing how serious Ji Fuling was, Su Ling didn't want to gossip any further and quickly said, "Understood, President Ji!"
"Well, it's about time, let's go."
Ji Fuling then let go of her hand and turned to walk out of the restaurant.
Out of the corner of her eye, she couldn't help but glance at Ye Nanqing. Seeing him still chatting with that woman, she pursed her lips, feeling somewhat stifled, and quickly withdrew her gaze, leaving.
The moment she stepped out of the restaurant, Ye Nanqing slightly turned his head, his gaze following her figure until she disappeared around the corner...
1:30 PM.
In Meeting Room 1 on the third floor of the hotel, the first round of bidding for the clothing exhibition officially began.
After Ji Fuling and Su Ling arrived, people from other companies also arrived one after another.
Amidst the chatter, representatives from Norman Brands arrived at the scene.
"Hello everyone, I'm Hua Zheng, Norman's chief designer and planning director. It's a pleasure to meet you all today..."
Su Ling immediately moved closer to Ji Fuling and whispered, "Isn't this the woman who was having dinner with Boss Ye just now? So she's the person in charge of Norman's bidding this time!"
Ji Fuling looked at the woman who was giving her opening remarks and remained silent without responding.
Hua Zheng...
She is intellectual and capable, with a gentle and beautiful appearance—a type that is generally preferred by men in the workplace.
Suddenly, an image flashed into Ji Fuling's mind: Ye Nanqing sitting across from this woman, chatting happily...
"Not only does Norman attach great importance to this project, but the head office also values it highly. Our president will be here in person today. We hope everyone can come up with excellent proposals."
The sound of the zither rang out again, and Ji Fuling, whose thoughts had drifted away, suddenly came back to her senses.
She frowned, a hint of annoyance flashing in her bright eyes.
hateful!
She seems to be under a spell; she keeps thinking about that big liar without even realizing it!
No, she had to be firm and stop thinking about him!
"That's strange. Why does Norman have a headquarters? I've never heard of it before."
Su Ling muttered something suspiciously, then whispered to Ji Fuling, "President Ji, do you know which company is the parent company of Norman?"
Ji Fuling shook her head, indicating that she did not know.
Before this bidding process, they had some understanding of the Norman brand, but they did not realize that Norman had a parent company.
So it's no wonder Su Ling was surprised; even she was somewhat taken aback.
Just as the two were wondering what was going on, the meeting room door was pushed open, and a tall, upright figure walked in and sat down in the empty head seat.
"This is our company's president, Mr. Ye Nanqing."
Hua Zheng smiled as she introduced the guests, her gaze fixed on Ye Nanqing.
Everyone present turned their attention to the scene and began to whisper among themselves.
Ji Fuling looked at the man sitting in the main seat, her expression slightly dazed.
It turns out that Norman is actually a brand under the Ye family.
But is it really necessary for him, the president of the Ye Corporation, to personally attend a brand's clothing exhibition?
This project is indeed quite significant for her branch office, but for the Ye family, it's probably insignificant.
Was he here for work? Or to see his lover?
Thinking of this, Ji Fuling couldn't help but turn her gaze to Hua Zheng beside Ye Nanqing, and her mood became gloomy.
Su Ling, standing nearby, was quite excited. "President Ji, this is fate! After the first round of bidding, you should treat Boss Ye to dinner. That way, our company will have no doubt about winning the bid!"
Ji Fuling's face immediately darkened: "..."
What terrible things did she do to deserve having an assistant who loves gossiping about her boss's private life and even encourages him to use connections to get ahead?!
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