Chapter 300 - 198: Lu Fan: Silu, I’m Giving You a Design Company to Run

Chapter 300: Chapter 198: Lu Fan: Silu, I’m Giving You a Design Company to Run

"Silu, I’m calling mainly to tell you some news. The National Youth Landscape Designer Competition is about to start. I’ve already recommended you to your department head, and he also has great confidence in your talent and abilities. We all agree that you can do very well in this competition."

Jiang Silu was stunned.

A national competition?

Her voice trembled as she said, "Teacher Meng, I... I’m just a freshman. I’m afraid I’m not good enough. Besides, there are so many outstanding upperclassmen at the university. If I participated, I’m afraid they would..."

But Elder Meng encouraged her, "What does being a freshman have to do with it? Your skill level is already on par with the juniors and seniors. This is an individual competition where you complete the work on your own. I think you should give it a shot."

Jiang Silu bit her lip, not knowing what to say.

Watching her from the side, Lu Fan encouraged her softly, "Lulu, don’t be scared. If Teacher Meng recommended you, it means he believes in you."

Jiang Silu raised her head and glanced at him.

On the other end of the line, Elder Meng continued, "Silu, let me be frank. If you want to come to the capital for graduate school later, this competition is highly prestigious. An award-winning project designed by you alone will be a huge boost to your application. When the time comes, as long as you pass the written exam, I can help you with the entire interview process."

Jiang Silu’s heart skipped a beat.

Graduate school in the capital?

That was something she had never dared to dream of before.

"Teacher Meng, I... Can I think about it for a bit?" she said, taking a deep breath.

"Of course you can. Just give me an answer within a week."

After hanging up, Jiang Silu stood frozen, phone in hand, her mind a chaotic mess.

Lu Fan looked at her and asked with concern, "What’s wrong? Still scared?"

Jiang Silu nodded and answered in a small voice, "A national competition... I’ve never even thought about it."

"If you’re really that scared, then don’t do it. Don’t force yourself. You’re only a freshman, and you’ll have plenty more opportunities in the future," Lu Fan said with a laugh.

"And as for getting into grad school, don’t take it too hard. It’s not a big deal if you don’t make it. At worst, Dad will just hand the design company over for you to manage in the future."

Jiang Silu was a little surprised.

Hand the company over to her?

She shook her head, her tone turning serious. "I don’t want that."

Lu Fan asked curiously, "Why not?"

Jiang Silu answered seriously, "Learning is a lifelong journey. If I have the chance to study with Teacher Meng, I’m sure I’ll be able to grow so much more. And... I don’t want to go to your company later and have people whisper behind my back that I only got in through connections."

"I want to make it on my own merit," she added, her voice dropping to a whisper.

Lu Fan looked at her, his eyes filled with pride and approval.

’This kid has ambition.’

He reached out and patted her head, his tone gentle. "Good. Dad supports you. No matter what you decide, I’ll support you."

Jiang Silu didn’t pull away from his touch. She just lowered her head as the base of her ears turned red again.

Just then, Chen He got out of the car, walked over to Lu Fan, and whispered a few words to him.

After listening, Lu Fan raised an eyebrow, looked at Jiang Silu, and said with a smile, "Silu, there’s something I need to tell you."

Jiang Silu asked, puzzled, "What is it?"

"Lin Qiang’s case, and the case of the company that scammed your brother’s startup—both hearings have been scheduled for tomorrow."

Jiang Silu was quite surprised. ’They were both scheduled for the same day?’

’Could Dad have arranged this on purpose?!’

’But could Dad really have influence over the court’s schedule?’

’That’s just too unbelievable.’

Lu Fan looked at her, a hint of anticipation in his voice. "Bring your brother to the courthouse tomorrow. You can both watch how these bad guys are brought to justice."

Jiang Silu thought for a moment, then nodded and replied earnestly, "Okay, I’ll tell my brother!"

’It’s been a while since I’ve seen that kid. I wonder how he’s doing. I heard he even took a girl to a hotel last night. He’s a real chip off the old block, just like me in my younger days. Boundless charm.’

’Still, with all those girls fluttering around him... if his mother were to find out...’