Su Nian closed the apartment door and turned back to her studio. The soft glow of the floor lamp spilled over the drawing board as she picked up her pencil and continued to revise her design draft. Time passed slowly until the sky outside began to lighten with dawn. Only then did she stop her work, stretch lazily, and rub her tired eyes.
The next morning, Su Nian arrived at the office early. Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the air with a faint aroma of coffee. "Everyone," Su Nian said, standing at the conference table and surveying the department members present, "the preparations for the design exhibition are in their final stages. I hope everyone will keep up the good work to ensure everything goes smoothly." She paused, her gaze landing on Lin Weiwei. "Weiwei, have all the arrangements for the exhibition hall been confirmed?"
Lin Weiwei nodded and handed Su Nian a folder. "Everything is arranged. Here’s the final confirmation letter." She adjusted her glasses and added, "I've also contacted a few media friends who will come to cover the event."
Su Nian took the folder and reviewed it carefully. "Thank you for your hard work, Weiwei." She closed the folder, her eyes filled with gratitude.
After the meeting, Su Nian returned to her office and opened her computer to find an email from Gu Tingchen. The message was concise, inviting her to attend a summit in the new energy sector. Su Nian clicked thoughtfully on her mouse. This summit gathered many industry elites, presenting a rare opportunity to enhance the company's visibility and expand networking resources. She replied to the email, agreeing to attend.
On the day of the summit, Su Nian appeared at the venue in a sharp professional suit. She gracefully navigated through the crowd, engaging with industry professionals about current trends. Suddenly, a familiar figure caught her eye—Gu Tingchen, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, exuding a mature charm with every gesture.
"Miss Su, long time no see," Gu Tingchen approached her with a slight smile.
"Mr. Gu, hello," Su Nian responded politely, maintaining a calm demeanor.
"I didn't expect to run into you here," Gu Tingchen said as he slightly turned to indicate a nearby lounge area. "What are your thoughts on the future development trends in the new energy sector?"
They sat down on a sofa and exchanged insights on future trends in new energy. Su Nian's unique perspectives and thorough analysis impressed Gu Tingchen even more. "Miss Su's design philosophy and business acumen are truly admirable," he remarked appreciatively as he looked at her. "I believe your company will have even greater development potential." His tone was sincere, with a hint of subtle admiration in his gaze.
Meanwhile, Lu Jingxuan seethed with jealousy upon learning that Su Nian and Gu Tingchen were attending the summit together. He slammed his glass onto the floor with a sharp crash. "Su Nian, how dare you be here with Gu Tingchen!" His face turned pale with anger as he clenched his fists. His assistant stood by silently, not daring to breathe.
"Find out! Get me all the details about Su Nian's design exhibition—the exact time and location!" Lu Jingxuan ordered through gritted teeth, his eyes glinting with malice. "I will make her pay!" He abruptly stood up, grabbed his coat, and strode out of the room.
"You're too kind, Mr. Gu," Su Nian said modestly with a smile as she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "Our company is still in its early stages; there’s much we need to learn and improve."
Gu Tingchen nodded slightly. "Miss Su is too humble. Your talent in design and business is evident." He paused for a moment before looking at Su Nian's hands. "I heard your design exhibition is about to open; I wish you all the best."
"Thank you," Su Nian replied politely as she placed her hands naturally on her lap. The light from the crystal chandelier reflected off her fingers, highlighting an elegant ring.
In the distance, Lu Jingxuan's assistant cautiously approached him and whispered, "Mr. Lu, I've found out that Su Nian's design exhibition will take place two nights from now at Haicheng Art Center."
Lu Jingxuan's expression darkened as coldness seeped into his gaze. "Good. Contact some media outlets; I want them to know that something 'interesting' will happen at Su Nian's design exhibition." A cold smirk crept onto his lips as he turned towards the black sedan parked outside.
As night fell over the city and lights twinkled like stars against a dark canvas of sky, Su Nian returned home to change into comfortable loungewear and began organizing documents for the next day’s use. She opened her computer to browse recent news about the new energy industry while contemplating how to integrate this information into her company’s future development plans.
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