CH 116

Embarrassment slid across Ouyang Mingqi’s face. He, who had always been cunning, was blushing. He said in a tender tone, “Regardless of what, you saved me and that made you my saviour. Why are you pretending to hate me that much?”

After he finished his words, he looked at her earnestly. Just when he was about to say something, he saw Xia Ruolin walking towards him. He quickly stopped the conversation.

“What are you talking about?” Xia Ruolin gave Ouyang Mingqi a vicious look. She saw him smiling at Xia Weilan just now, and she thought that he was trying to curry favour on both sides.

“Nothing. I came to pick you. Let’s go.” Ouyang Mingqi immediately took Xia Ruolin’s suitcase in a gentlemanly manner.

“Hmph! I never asked you to come.” Although Xia Roulin said so, she followed Ouyang Mingqi. She gave Xia Weilan a fierce stern before she left.

After they left, Xia Weilan looked in the direction they headed off to in a daze. It took her a long while to snap herself out of it. Could it be that they have already joined forces in this life?

“What are you thinking about?” Mo Beichen walked over with their luggages and asked in a puzzle.

“Nothing, let’s go.” Xia Weilan said dully.

In Xia Corp’s office.

When Xia Weilan came in, she saw Old Master Xia discussing official business matters with the secretary.

Old Master Xia gestured to Xia Weilan to take a seat on the sofa next to him.

Later, Xia Weilan heard Old Master Xia talk about the cooperation with the company in Country Z.

“Roulin didn’t come to me to report the outcomes of her business trip right away. Maybe it didn’t go well.”

“Chairman, do we still want to follow up on this matter?” the secretary asked.

Old Master Xia hesitated for a moment before nodding, “I heard that Z may come to China soon. We are not sure what the purpose of his trip was. But if we can find out where he is staying, perhaps, we may be able to get a chance to meet him.”

Z Jewelry Corp was well-known for their good reputation. As long as they manage to collaborate with them, it doesn’t matter how small the project is, the reputation of the Xia family will rise drastically and they might even be famous overseas.

This is the reason why Old Master Xia still insists on trying even though he knows how difficult it is.

“Secretary Liu, please inform the project department to give it their best.”

“Yes.” After hearing the Old Master’s words, the secretary quickly withdrew.

“Grandpa, the Z Jewelry Corp that you mentioned just now, is it the one in M country? Are we planning to cooperate with them?” Xia Weilan already heard half of it and couldn’t help but ask excitedly. Xia Weilan knew about the world-renowned jewelry designer Z, the founder of Z Jewelry Corp.

“Yes, my child. However, nothing is in the paper yet.” Old Master Xia was not very optimistic.

“Grandpa, I wish to participate in this project.” Xia Weilan suddenly said. In fact, she was hoping to get an opportunity to meet the designer in person.

Hearing this, the Old Master said, “This matter has been handed over to Ruolin, if I let you get involved…”

“Grandpa, let her participate!” Xia Ruolin’s arrogant voice was heard from the door. She walked in on her high heels, and she looked very different from her previous depressing look. It was all because Ouyang Mingqi gave her a lot of information regarding Z, including Z’s preferences and Z’s design philosophy. After reading it, Xia Ruolin realized how she had offended Z. Now that she learnt that Z is coming to China, it immediately rekindled her confidence. She was convinced that with the information she had, she would be able to convince Z.

Xia Weilan looked at Xia Ruolin coldly.

“Then you two should cooperate well,” Old Master Xia said solemnly.

“Sure, grandpa.” Xia Ruolin lifted the corner of her lips and smiled.

Not long later, the project department held a meeting regarding the cooperation plan with Z Jewelry Corp.

When Xia Weilan came in, Xue Zhiqing forced a smile on his face while he invited Xia Weilan to sit on his right while Xia Ruolin sat on his left.

At the meeting, Xia Ruolin concealed the information she obtained from Ouyang Mingqi. She only revealed the information that could be found on Baidu search. Anyhow, she still received compliments from everyone.

“I’ve met with the person in charge and he is very interested in cooperating with our company.” Xia Ruolin said without blinking. She looked at Xia Weilan triumphantly.

The reason why she let Xia Weilan participate was to let her see how capable she is and to show how the entire project department supported her.

Xia Weilan just sat there without making any comments.

This makes everyone look down on her.

“Both of them are the young Miss of the Xia family. But obviously, Xia Ruolin has the momentum.”

“Yes, Xia Weilan is just a designer but Xia Ruolin is different, she is already the deputy general manager.”

Some of them were speaking in a low voice, and they were not afraid to let Xia Weilan hear it.

After the meeting, Xia Weilan called the manager of Z Jewelry Corp. To her surprise, the moment she stated that she is Miss Xia, the other party immediately hung up the phone.

Why are they so rude? Xia Weilan frowned, feeling confused.

Over the next few days, no matter what channels Xia Weilan used, she was directly rejected by the other party.

Suddenly, Xia Weilan’s mobile phone’s notification sounded. It turned out to be a cash transfer from an anonymous friend.

Xia Weilan thought for a while before she recalled that this person must be Luke who had lost his wallet.

“Miss Xia, I’m sorry, I just returned to China and reactivated my phone line. I’m sorry to keep you waiting.” Luke sent out a long text.

Xia Weilan couldn’t help but lift the corners of her mouth. She didn’t expect him to treat this matter so seriously.

At this moment, Luke initiated a voice call, and Xia Weilan accepted the call. She heard his shy voice saying, “Miss Xia, I’m in Beijing now. Are you near Beijing?”

It was evening and Xia Weilan was just about to get off work. She replied, “I’m in Beijing.”

“Great, I’m staying at Yunmeng Hotel, can I invite you to dinner?” asked Luke.

“I’m sorry, I have something to deal with recently. We’ll meet again next time.” Xia Weilan glanced at the clock on the wall and stood up.

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She had an appointment with Mo Beichen to discuss about Z Jewelry Corp and she was really not in the mood to accept Luke’s invitation.

“Okay, I’ll call you again in a few days,” said Luke and he hung up the phone.

“What’s the matter? She’s not available?” Z looked at Luke’s expression and was able to tell the outcome.

“Yeah, she’s busy right now and we’ll meet next time.” Luke put down his phone and looked at Z, “But I wanted to introduce her to you. I see that your circle of friends are all into jewelry design and I figured that both of you will have a lot of common interests. It’s such a pity…”

“It seems that we have no fate. I came to visit you and I’ll be leaving two days later.” Z said while he looked at the menu and started to order.