An email quietly slid into my inbox, and when I opened it, I was surprised to find a personal invitation from the business tycoon Lu Jingshen. He hoped I would design a new product line for his company, which left me both excited and anxious.
I stood in front of the mirror, scrutinizing my reflection. Today's meeting was crucial, and I didn't want to leave the slightest unprofessional impression on Lu Jingshen. Taking a deep breath, I pushed open the door to the conference room.
Lu Jingshen was even more charismatic than I had imagined. His tall figure stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, facing away from me. Upon hearing the door open, he turned around, his gaze piercing and instantly enveloping me.
"Welcome, Miss Qin." His voice was deep and powerful, as if imbued with a certain magic.
I suppressed my nervousness and smiled as we shook hands. "President Lu, it's an honor to meet you."
As our conversation deepened, I discovered that Lu Jingshen was not only a successful businessman but also a visionary leader. His unique insights into design opened my eyes, and we found a strong resonance in our business philosophies.
"Miss Qin, your ideas are quite interesting." Lu Jingshen leaned slightly forward, his eyes sparkling with approval. "I believe our collaboration will be enjoyable."
The negotiations went exceptionally smoothly, and we quickly reached a preliminary agreement. As I walked out of the conference room, my heart raced with excitement. This was not just a business partnership; it marked an important turning point in my career.
In the days that followed, I threw myself wholeheartedly into designing the new product line for Lu Jingshen's company. In every discussion and brainstorming session, I did my utmost to showcase my professional abilities and unique design style.
Lu Jingshen often participated in discussions personally; his keen business instincts clashed with my creative ideas, sparking astonishing inspiration. Gradually, I found myself looking forward to every meeting with him.
One night, we worked late into the early hours on a critical design. As I rubbed my temples in exhaustion, Lu Jingshen handed me a cup of coffee.
"You've worked hard, Miss Qin." There was a hint of warmth in his voice. "I see all your efforts."
I looked up and met his gaze, my heart racing uncontrollably. In that moment, I realized that Lu Jingshen's admiration for me had transcended mere professional appreciation.
Suddenly, a strange feeling surged within me. I closed my eyes, and images of the future flashed in my mind: our collaboration would achieve tremendous success, but at the cost of losing a part of my childhood memories.
When I opened my eyes, I saw Lu Jingshen's concerned expression. "Are you okay?" he asked.
I forced a smile. "I'm fine, just a bit tired."
Despite the unease stirring in my heart, I decided to continue with this collaboration. After all, it was the opportunity I had always dreamed of, and I couldn't just give up.
As time went on, my design work brought significant profits to Lu Jingshen's company. The new product line caused a sensation upon its launch. My name began to appear frequently in major media outlets, and industry insiders praised me as the most promising Emerging Designer.
Lu Jingshen personally handed me a check with an astonishing amount as payment for my designs. "This is just the beginning," he said meaningfully. "We have more futures to create together."
My career was thriving, yet I felt an inexplicable sense of loss deep inside. Sometimes, vague childhood memories would suddenly surface, but I could never grasp them. This feeling left me perplexed.
One day, I accidentally came across a photo of Liu Rumeng and Gu Han together. They looked very happy, but strangely enough, I couldn't muster any interest in their current lives.
Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, I gazed at the bustling city nightscape. The success of my career, the allure of fame and fortune, and Lu Jingshen's subtle hints all propelled me forward. Yet deep within me, a voice kept asking: Is this truly the life I want?
The ringing phone interrupted my thoughts. It was Lu Jingshen. "Miss Qin, our new project is about to start," his voice brimmed with anticipation. "Are you ready?"
I took a deep breath and replied, "I'm ready, President Lu. Let's continue to create miracles."
Hanging up the phone, I looked at myself in the mirror. The once innocent girl seemed to have vanished, replaced by a mature and confident professional. I didn't know what the future held, but I knew that there was no turning back for me now.
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