Chapter 137 You Are My "Stabilizing Force"
Su Nian raised his head, sorted the drawings in the order he had just looked through them, and pushed them in front of Lan Ting.
"The first two groups aren't a big problem. The colors used in the third group, 'Spring Whispers,' are too striking, and the fabrics are a bit contradictory. And the design of that evening gown..." She paused, choosing her words carefully.
“Maybe they didn’t consider the cost and practicality. They are more suitable for shining on the red carpet, but not suitable for our brand’s everyday evening parties.”
Lan Ting picked up the drawing and flipped through it. Her fingertips paused on Zhang Yue's design, and she suddenly looked up at Su Nian: "Where do you think the problem lies? Is it a lack of ability or a problem of attitude?"
Su Nian was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect Lan Ting to be so direct.
Is this to make her a destroyer of relationships among colleagues?
After a moment's thought, she said truthfully (trying to be as tactful as possible): "The color matching might be a matter of aesthetic bias, but the fabric and cost issues are more likely due to a lack of preliminary research. The marketing department's materials should have been distributed to the entire team last week."
"Okay, that's all. By the way, when will your design be completed?"
"Director, it can be completed this week and will not lag behind the department." Su Nian promised.
When I returned to my workstation, I found a box of cutely packaged snacks on my seat.
She looked around and when she saw Fang Xia's seat, she met her smiling eyes and made a "eat quickly" gesture to her.
Su Nian suddenly felt warm in her heart. She had brought it to him specially when she came back from the factory.
It seems that there is true love in the world and warmth in the workplace. Not only are there jaw-dropping gossips and palace intrigues that require a battle of wits and courage, but there is also thoughtful feeding.
It feels so good to have someone care about you. Especially when you've just gone through an identity reveal and a review storm, this little bit of sweetness is like a life-saving elixir.
When he got off work, Assistant Fang brought down another stack of documents.
Su Nian now feels a headache whenever he sees the documents. He is about to shout to the sky, "Help! Why are you here again?", fearing that it is a new urgent task.
Fang Shuo placed the documents on her desk and said, "Here are the information on several foreign universities selected by Director Chen. Let me show you first."
"Okay, thank you, Special Assistant Fang." Huh - I almost blamed my own father by mistake. It turns out that he was not assigning me a job, but a future.
I have to take this back and discuss it with Professor Si. After all, choosing a school is not like choosing takeout, and both of us have to make the decision together.
After dinner, Su Nian had just spread the documents on the coffee table in the living room when Si Yan naturally sat down next to her and gently put his arm around her shoulders.
"Come, let's take a look together." Si Yan's voice was gentle, and his fingertips lightly brushed over the names of several foreign universities printed on the paper. "The ones Dad chose are indeed the best in the field of fashion design. It seems that he put a lot of thought into it."
Su Nian nodded, leaned on his shoulder, picked up one of the documents, and frowned slightly: "IFA Paris's courses are very professional, but they are taught entirely in English. I'm worried that I can't keep up with the language."
Si Yan chuckled, tilted his head and placed a light kiss on her hair: "Don't worry, I'm here. I'll be your personal sparring partner when the time comes."
He took the information and looked at it. "This school is highly internationalized and offers many practical opportunities, which will be very helpful in accumulating industry experience."
He then picked up information about another school: "ESMOD International Fashion Design School is a veteran institution in the French and global fashion world, with a very high status and strong professional expertise. Its founding dates back to 1841, making it one of the oldest fashion schools in the world. And Paris is undoubtedly the world's fashion capital."
He held Su Nian's hand tightly and said, "When I come to see you in the future, I can not only experience the top art atmosphere, but also take a vacation."
Su Nian looked up at his smiling eyes and said, "Then you have to come to see me often, otherwise I will miss you so much that my study efficiency will drop to zero. The teacher might think I'm teaching a fake student."
"Of course," Si Yan hooked her nose and promised solemnly, "I wish I could be your pendant and protect my wife at any time."
But she was still a little hesitant: "I heard that ESMOD's craftsmanship and pattern making are very strong. I am worried that focusing too much on technical practice will restrict the creativity?"
Si Yan's tone was gentle yet firm. "No, ESMOD has become a benchmark in the industry precisely because it possesses the most solid 'methodology.' Its renowned 'draping' teaching system serves your creativity, providing a tool for you to perfectly realize your wildest ideas, not a shackle. Design ultimately needs to be put into practice, and a truly excellent school will surely enable you to further unleash your creativity while mastering cutting-edge techniques. Do you prefer to focus on creativity or practice?"
Su Nian lowered his head and thought for a moment. "I'd actually like to explore my creative side for a while longer, but I also understand that creativity without solid technical support is like castles in the air. ESMOD's concept of 'combining craftsmanship and creativity' sounds like exactly what I need."
When Su Nian saw the information of the other two well-known colleges, she frowned slightly. "The creative design program at Saint Martin's is amazing, but the curriculum is too stressful. I'm pregnant now, and I'm afraid I can't handle it. Others will feel the weight of KPIs before their babies are even born."
Si Yan reached out and gently stroked her belly, his eyes soft. "Stress is something we do need to consider. After all, you're not alone now. We have to prioritize your health and the baby's."
He looked at the information about Parsons School of Design. "This school has excellent resources and is located in New York. It has a strong fashion atmosphere and will be very helpful for future careers in brands."
Si Yan smiled knowingly, sorted out the information, and looked at her seriously. "Then I'll focus on analyzing the course details of these schools and their advantages in professional skills training. I'll list the strengths and weaknesses of each school, and then make a comprehensive assessment based on your needs. I'll ensure you have a clear reference. This is referred to as 'Mrs. Si's Study Abroad Feasibility Analysis Report.pdf'."
Su Nian looked at his serious expression, her heart warmed, and she reached out to hold his hand: "Thank you for your hard work. In fact, I haven't sorted out my thoughts yet. With you helping me analyze it, I feel much more at ease. Husband, I feel like you are my 'stabilizing force'."
Si Yan shook her hand tightly with his backhand, a smile in his eyes: "Mrs. Si, I am honored to be your exclusive think tank! Your business is my business. I will make it clear to you as soon as possible and strive to produce a report within a week. Then we can decide the final direction together."
He bent down and kissed the top of her head, his tone suddenly becoming teasing: "No matter where you go, the baby and I will be your number one fan club. I'm just worried that as you gain more knowledge and progress faster, you'll despise me in the future..."
"No, I promise!" Su Nian snuggled in his arms and said sincerely, "You are my 'preferred stock'. I will hold you for a long time and never sell you off!"
Si Yan was amused by her. He hugged her tightly and sighed softly, "My silly girl, sometimes I'm so conflicted. I hope you fly high and go far to realize your dreams, but I'm also afraid that you'll fly too high and too far. I'm older than you, and I'm worried I won't be able to keep up with you. I'm afraid that in the future I won't be your husband, but will have to be a 'light-chasing uncle'!"
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