The person outside the door came in. It was Jiang Qiwei.
She was dressed very gently today. Instead of her previous luxurious and eye - catching outfits, she wore a T - shirt and long pants, looking very approachable.
The "Ning Anmiao" in the room was also wearing a white T - shirt and long pants. The two of them had similar styles.
"Lu..."
Jiang Qiwei had just raised a smile. When she saw another person in the room, her smile froze.
"Miaomiao is here too."
Her smile obviously faded.
When "Ning Anmiao" saw Jiang Qiwei appear, there was no change in her expression. She was as calm as usual.
This was the first time Jiang Qiwei had seen "Ning Anmiao" since Mother Lu's birthday party.
Theoretically, "Ning Anmiao" should have been well - aware that she was the mastermind of what happened last time, but she acted as if nothing had happened, looking even calmer than herself.
Jiang Qiwei's mind raced as she began to speculate on "Ning Anmiao"'s purpose.
"Something up?"
Ning Anmiao looked at Jiang Qiwei in front of her. She no longer had the good impression of her from the design exhibition. Her tone was obviously cold.
Jiang Qiwei naturally noticed the change in "Lu Yan". Her heart tightened suddenly.
Did Ning Anmiao tell Lu Yan about what happened?
She quickly withdrew her gaze from sizing up "Ning Anmiao" and focused her eyes on "Lu Yan" again.
"Aunt Lu asked me to come and talk to you."
Her tone was softer than before. After saying that, she glanced at "Ning Anmiao" beside her.
The meaning of this subtle movement was clear enough. She just wanted "Ning Anmiao" to leave so that she wouldn't hear their conversation.
"Sure. Let's talk."
"Lu Yan"'s tone was very calm. It was obvious that he didn't intend to understand Jiang Qiwei's meaning. He looked very cold.
Seeing that "Lu Yan" didn't intend to ask Ning Anmiao to leave, Jiang Qiwei gritted her teeth. Then she turned to "Ning Anmiao" and forced out a smile: "Miaomiao, I'd like to talk to Lu Yan alone. Could you..."
"Ning Anmiao": "No."
Jiang Qiwei: …
"Ning Anmiao" didn't give her face, and "Lu Yan" didn't appreciate her intention either.
She was so angry that her teeth itched, but on the surface, she still had to maintain her elegant composure: "Actually, I'm here this time to apply for the position of the chief clothing design director of Star River Capital."
Jiang Qiwei was well - informed.
Lu Yan had just given this position to Ning Anmiao, and then Jiang Qiwei rushed over.
"Aunt Lu said that Star River Capital is in great need of a design director now, so she recommended me to come."
She smiled slightly, looking confident on her face: "I believe I'm qualified for this position."
Hearing this, there was a slight change in "Lu Yan"'s expression, but he shifted his gaze to "Ning Anmiao".
Ning Anmiao was waiting.
She was waiting for Lu Yan's reaction.
Lu Yan just glanced at her and then slowly looked away.
Jiang Qiwei sensitively noticed the eye contact between them. She couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.
Only to see "Ning Anmiao" ponder for a while before slowly saying: "Miss Jiang, the position of design director has already been taken by me."
Hearing this, Ning Anmiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, while Jiang Qiwei's face changed.
Was she too late?
Then, "Ning Anmiao" pursed her lips and said calmly: "However, I also appreciate Miss Jiang's design talent. If you're willing, we can work together."
As soon as these words were spoken, the other two people in the room were slightly stunned.
What did "work together" in these words mean?
Hearing such an answer, Ning Anmiao didn't say a word. She just sat on the chair, her eyes flickering.
What was Lu Yan up to?
Was he going to treat everyone equally and have two chief design directors?
It was really absurd.
Hearing this, Jiang Qiwei felt a flash of dissatisfaction in her heart. She didn't know why "Ning Anmiao" would speak up for her, but she also knew that this was the only chance for her to stay in Star River Capital and get close to Lu Yan.
"Thank you, Miaomiao. I have no objection. I just don't know..." Jiang Qiwei slowed down her tone and glanced at "Lu Yan" beside her.
When "Lu Yan" made eye contact with "Ning Anmiao", his Adam's apple rolled a few times, and his eyes dimmed a bit.
"I have no objection either."
Since it was Lu Yan's own suggestion, what right did she have to object?
Jiang Qiwei naturally didn't know what was going on in their minds. She was just overjoyed, thinking that she had a chance to strive for it.
Ning Anmiao naturally noticed Jiang Qiwei's joy. Her eyes gradually darkened.
...
After Jiang Qiwei left contentedly, the office was very quiet.
It was more like deathly silence.
"Don't you have anything to ask me?" Lu Yan's voice was steady. "Don't you want to ask me why I let you two work together?"
"I'm not interested." Ning Anmiao's expression turned cold. "What Mr. Lu thinks has nothing to do with me. I'm too lazy to speculate."
Although she said she didn't care, anyone could tell that Ning Anmiao was angry.
How could she not be angry?
Lu Yan's decision was undoubtedly telling her that he intended to balance the relationship between her and Jiang Qiwei in this way.
It was more like a kind of pity.
No matter what the reason was, she couldn't accept it.
Lu Yan said casually: "Jiang Qiwei dared to come here directly. It must have been arranged by my mother. If I just refused like this, my mother would never let it go."
Ning Anmiao frowned. After a few seconds, she suddenly seemed to understand something. She gave a sad smile and slightly lowered her eyelashes.
It was because he wanted to reassure Mother Lu that he had compromised.
She should have known this earlier.
This wasn't the first time such a thing had happened.
Thinking of this, Ning Anmiao pursed her lips. Due to the excessive force, her lips turned white, but she didn't say another word.
After a long time, she said coolly: "I understand."
She had thought too much.
From beginning to end, she shouldn't have had the slightest hope or fantasy about Lu Yan.
Lu Yan didn't know what Ning Anmiao was thinking. He just thought her tone was a bit strange. When he looked up at her, Ning Anmiao was no longer looking at him. She was avoiding his gaze.
...
Since the conversation at noon, Ning Anmiao had been in a low mood. She didn't seem to be very motivated when drawing design sketches.
In the evening, Lu Yan was just about to ask Ning Anmiao to have dinner together. Who would have thought that she would immediately stand up and leave the office without looking back. She didn't seem to be waiting for him.
What was this little woman angry about?
Although Lu Yan was puzzled, he immediately followed her. When he pushed open the office door, Ning Anmiao was walking very fast and was about to reach the elevator.
He immediately ran over and rushed into the elevator at the last second before the elevator door closed.
There were only the two of them in the elevator.
Ning Anmiao didn't expect Lu Yan to be able to catch up even though she had walked so fast. She was a little surprised, but on the surface, she still looked indifferent. Her back was turned to him, and she didn't intend to talk to him.
"Don't be angry. Be good."