Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Will you like it?
In the end, greed for money triumphed over shame.
Su Tu was cowardly and hesitated to pick up the phone. It took him a long time to edit the good news and send it out. He felt it was a bit magical.
To be honest, she believed that her emotions had always been relatively stable, and she didn't really care about either praise or criticism.
But I would lose my composure and show timidity in front of him several times.
And after sending the message, my mentality is not the same as usual. I hope the other party can respond quickly and resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Instead, I was hoping that he would take the initiative to refuse or postpone the request. It would be even better if he could send someone to replace him and connect with me.
Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned.
Not only did he give a positive answer right away, he also arranged to meet at a restaurant...
It is no exaggeration to say that when Su Tu knocked on the door and walked into the box, he was even more nervous than when he went alone to report to a group of Party A leaders yesterday.
She sat down on the opposite side awkwardly, still hesitating about what to say to ease the awkwardness, but he seemed to be fine and asked her in a normal tone, "Are you hungry?"
Su Tu: “…”
Actually, a little bit.
She often forgets to eat, and after yesterday's events came to a temporary halt, it was obvious that rest was more important.
I slept until noon today, got up, checked Xiaolin's email, quickly edited the following picture, and rushed over. I really didn't have time to eat.
The meeting time was at four o'clock in the afternoon, neither early nor late.
She originally thought he would pick a teahouse or something, or just chat in the studio, but he seemed to be specifically catering to her habits and directly booked this clay pot porridge shop.
Before she could figure out what was going on, he seemed to understand and reached out to push the side dishes on the table over to her: "Take a bite first."
"The porridge is still cooking."
Su Tu was slightly embarrassed: "..."
Thinking back to the last time, she didn't know whether she was terminally ill or possessed by a ghost, but she actually forgot the important business completely. Afterwards, because of the indescribable embarrassment, she didn't dare to ask him what details he wanted to discuss with her that day.
To avoid repeating the same mistake, she was determined this time: "Let's look at the plan first."
Shi Shu paused: "Okay."
While she was taking the computer, he poured her a glass of water and placed it in a convenient place, indicating that she could start at any time.
Su Tu couldn't help but look at him.
I just feel that some people have really good self-cultivation. No matter what happens, they can remain calm even when faced with a disaster. They can even maintain their composure and lower their posture to do these trivial things.
When I opened the renderings and saw this place defined as "home", a thought flashed through my mind:
To be liked by him.
It should also be a very ultimate experience.
She snapped back to her senses at the right moment, smiled, and got back to business. Her tone was even, perhaps to avoid suspicion: "I sent you some examples of effects before, but because I couldn't get your exact preferences, I could only refer to the floor plan and the details we discussed before to create this natural wood style."
The design takes logs as the basic tone of the hard decoration, matched with emerald leather soft decoration, and then through large floor-to-ceiling lighting, the light and shadow scattered on the green plants add a touch of free forest atmosphere to the already transparent and spacious space.
Bright and natural tones can be well integrated into areas such as studios, greenhouses, and pet spaces, and are also more conducive to the presentation of display effects in display areas and cooking tables...
This draft plan took her a lot of effort. The large area was one reason, but there was also a subtle reason, which was that she was also looking forward to this "home".
Whether from a material or spiritual level.
But when she finished her long speech and calmly waited for his reaction, she vaguely sensed a hint of silence that seemed to indicate hesitancy.
He looked calm, and it was hard to tell whether he was disappointed or not, but he was obviously no longer as fluctuating as he was when we were talking about planes last week.
Su Tu's heart tightened: "Is there...something wrong?"
Shi Shu looked at her with a look of hesitation, as if he was choosing his words. After a moment's hesitation, he finally used the most straightforward words: "Will you like it?"
“…”
Here's the problem again.
When I sent him a design example and asked him what style he wanted the house to be designed in, his answer was: "It depends on how you like it."
Su Tu could understand that he might not really be with "that person" yet and might not know her preferences well enough, so he needed to consult the opinions of others or designers.
But there is no right or wrong in aesthetics. If there must be a standard, she can only say that what you like is right and what you don’t like is wrong.
And it is not her responsibility to decide what "that person" thinks is right or wrong.
"Mr. Shi."
Su Tu pursed his lips and tried to keep his tone calm: "Have you ever considered asking 'her' opinion?"
"Even if only from the side."
Shi Shu nodded: "Yeah."
He looked over calmly, met her gaze and said, "I'm asking."
"But she didn't answer me."
Su Tu's eyelashes trembled: "..."
I don't understand why he looked at me when he said such words, and I don't understand why my first reaction was to hide.
"That--"
Her heart skipped a beat. She tilted her head to look at her notebook, unconsciously scrolling the mouse: "Do you think she might not like this style?"
Shi Shu was never one to be euphemistic: "Yeah."
Most of the time, I feel that being euphemistic is not a good thing.
Su Tu clenched his palms and looked back: "What's the reason?"
I couldn't give her an accurate answer.
You have to give some reference, right?
You can hear a slight rivalry.
After all, the draft plan took so long to work on, and there was not even a single point worthy of recognition, so it had to be overturned and started over again. The reason for this result was that he did not give a clear direction for a long time.
Probably no one is completely without temper.
Shi Shu didn't do it on purpose.
First of all, he was not a professional and could not confirm her favorite style through her fragmented and complicated hobbies; secondly, he had hidden thoughts at work and because of so many concerns, he did not dare to make a conclusion easily.
I'd like to ask more directly.
If she was sure she wouldn't be frightened.
After a moment's hesitation, he finally said, "She is a small-sized creature."
Su Tu: “?”
"Maybe they like the color green, but they don't like sunlight very much."
“…” Having good lighting in a house is one thing.
But when you want to curl up and draw the curtains, you need something warm and dark, so maybe: "Dark tones would be more appropriate."
Su Tu's expression froze: "..."
It was a bit of a surprise that I had hit a sore spot, but it still couldn't outweigh the annoyance of having to rework it: "In this case, I have to redo the entire draft."
"I might need another week."
The contract clearly states that once the floor plan is finalized, the renderings must be completed within one week.
However, if there are any changes, they will be postponed reasonably.
"No rush."
Shi Shu had no objection: "Follow your pace."
But Su Tu didn't take it to heart.
She had always left the impression that he was very efficient. During the several appointments, he always gave clear responses at the first opportunity. He even added a "no cancellation" clause when signing the contract to prevent future troubles.
He was obviously very anxious.
I say this just to be polite.
Thinking of this, her gloomy mood became even more dejected.
It’s still the same very realistic problem. The projects she already has in hand are still not being digested, the battle line is getting longer, and she still doesn’t have the energy to take on new cases.
Not to mention that in just two days, the two cases that were rejected in succession were the two cases that consumed the most of her energy in the past half month.
Shi Shu also seemed a little guilty.
After the waiter quietly served the dishes, he took the initiative to serve her a bowl of shrimp porridge and gently reminded her, "Be careful, it's hot."
Maybe it was because they had eaten together several times before, Su Tu had become more or less tolerant. In addition, he was in a bad mood at the moment and was indeed a little hungry.
After simply saying thank you, he didn't think any more about it. He lowered his head and took a bite. When the hot, salty and fresh taste spread over his tongue, he suddenly raised his head again.
Shi Shu raised his eyes: "What's wrong?"
Su Tu paused: "You seem to be good at eating."
He responded casually: "Really?"
"Yeah." Su Tu affirmed: "The previous snacks, afternoon tea, the fish last time, and today's porridge are all delicious."
They are all... quite to her taste.
When she was not so busy before, she also liked to explore for delicious food, but her luck was not so good. Seven out of ten times she would fail.
If they get criticized too harshly, they will move to Weibo.
I could only manage to appease myself by angrily writing a short essay of no less than 800 words.
At that time, she felt that most of the recommendations on the Internet were fake. How could anyone find delicious food every time they went out?
So when she first discovered that he seemed to have this skill, she was quite curious: "Is there any method?"
Shi Shu still didn't show any extra expression. Seeing that she liked it, he moved another tray of warmed taro steamed pork ribs closer and gestured for her to try it: "Pick whatever you want."
Su Tu: “…Oh.”
All right.
Looking at his indifferent look, it is indeed too likely that he would research these things. Maybe his good luck is just because he has money?
She was about to pick up her chopsticks when the phone on the table suddenly lit up, and the caller ID showed it was Qiao Yue.
She paused, a premonition coming from her that made her put down her chopsticks and stand up hastily: "Excuse me, I have to take a call."
…
As we walked out of the private room, Qiao Yue's voice came from the receiver: "Did the email arrive?"
Su Tu: "What?"
Qiao Yue didn't keep it a secret: "The email commissioned by the design team."
"You've got it."
“…”
Even though he had a premonition, Su Tu was still stunned and speechless for a moment.
Qiao Yue was very straightforward: "Don't be surprised, you already have this ability. In the past few years, we have cooperated with Guanyu Department, and every time we did it, you were the one who led it. Zhuo Xuefeng is just a figurehead."
"All you lack now is an opportunity."
"Yesterday's meeting was actually a remote one. Wu Wencai and the others didn't know that the regional manager saw everything that happened in the conference room. He even came down to the branch office today to discuss the matter and made the final decision directly on you."
"However, there are only two model apartments, so the sales office was given to Guanyu."
"I don't have much say in this matter, so don't be so picky. The result is pretty good. Otherwise, if I really gave it all to you, your current team might not be able to handle it. Then you won't be able to deliver on time, which would be troublesome."
Su Tu understood what she meant: "I know."
Qiao Yue continued, "Okay, then when you're free, check your email and prepare everything you need so we can go over the contract together."
"Write the plan as soon as possible. Someone should come to you for it soon."
Su Tu: "Okay."
Qiao Yue: "That's it."
"Qiao Yue."
"how?"
Su Tu smiled and said, "Thank you."
“…”
Her face was cold. Although she said she had little say, Su Tu knew that she must have spoken for him a lot.
Although they were just partners, she had always been very sympathetic towards her.
It seems like they are not used to this kind of atmosphere.
After a while, he cleared his throat and replied in a businesslike manner, "You're welcome."
…
Back to the private room.
Su Tu's condition had obviously improved. Although he was sitting at the dining table, he seemed to have no interest in the food. He looked up at him several times, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
Shi Shu could probably guess something: "Won the bid?"
It's normal to guess.
At least it means that the scolding I received through the screen at the fish restaurant a few days ago was not in vain.
"hold head high…"
Su Tu said half excitedly and half embarrassedly: "Half of it is right."
Shi Shu was puzzled: "Half?"
Su Tu’s desire to share is quite strong at this moment: “Yes.”
He was more or less aware of the situation, so since he'd asked, she was willing to tell him, "I only won the model apartment. The sales office is owned by another company, but this is already pretty good. I originally thought there was no hope at all, and I'd already decided to just focus on private housing from now on..."
Halfway through the conversation, I realized I had said too much.
He was just her client after all.
Su Tu: "Sorry, I said too much."
"Won't."
Shi Shu said sincerely: "Congratulations."
Su Tu pursed his lips: "Thank you."
Now that things had come to this, she considered it for a moment before offering, "Well... we've already discussed the plan. If there's nothing else, can I leave first?"
I also have to rush back to write a plan, assign work, revise the plan... and so on.
Shi Shuxin served a bowl of hot porridge.
Just as he was about to replace the cold bowl in front of her, he stopped: "..."
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Two minutes later.
Shi Shu looked at the table full of almost untouched dishes and picked up the phone with an expressionless face.
Lu Sheng, the regional director of Jinli Group, was entrusted with the task and personally handled the entire matter, acting like an errand boy. He immediately called Xin and said, "The power of attorney should have been sent. You can rest assured, young man."
But suddenly I was questioned: "What time is it now?"
Lu Sheng looked at the time, confused: "Five o'clock, what?"
Shi Shu said in a bad tone: "Just pick the time after get off work?"
Lu Sheng was stunned for a moment before realizing he was accusing him of delaying someone from getting off work. He immediately said angrily, "Didn't I see you were anxious?!"
"If you hadn't been nagging me for the results so early this morning, I wouldn't even have had to make this trip! Whether or not the power of attorney was actually issued is another matter!"
Shi Shu frowned, clearly extremely dissatisfied with his work style. Not only did he have no sense of time, but there were also loopholes everywhere. "What's the matter with only half of it being right?"
“…”
Lu Sheng was stunned again: "How long has it been since then? She already told you?"
"I was wondering why you were so irritable! So you were supposed to be together, and I disturbed you, right?!"
Shi Shu: “…”
Lu Sheng laughed heartily for a moment, but he stopped joking with the young man. He quickly turned serious and said, "Then do I have to consider the company as well?"
"Her plan is good, but the studio is so small. How much risk can we take? And the effectiveness of the implementation remains to be verified."
"To put it bluntly, if it weren't for the fact that she'd worked at Guanyu before and had indeed handled a lot of projects like this, I wouldn't be able to give her these two model rooms even if you came forward today."
"After all, this is such a large project. Taking a risky approach might yield unexpected results, but you can't really expect me to put all my money on an unknown quantity, right?"
Shi Shu may not necessarily understand this principle.
But regarding the fact that Su Tu was not selected despite having the ability, he only accepted one reason, which was that she didn't want it.
He frowned and said in a cold voice, "You're old now, so you should retire early."
"Let someone with more courage come forward."
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