Chapter 1539: Covering Up the Lie

The implication was to remind her, young people shouldn’t be too ambitious, flaunting their achievements; know what to keep hidden and don’t speak out, otherwise, you’ll drag down the entire team by trying to stand out.

Wow, moral coercion.

But of all things, Nan Jiaojiao was the least swayed by this, steady as Mount Tai.

At this moment, the door to the meeting room opened, and Qiao Shan walked in, “I’m not late, am I?”

“Assistant Qiao?”

Shen Bin hadn’t met President Pei yet and didn’t know Qiao Shan, but Su Miaotong was familiar, and she greeted her with a smile, “What brings you here?”

“President Pei asked me to assist everyone. He’s busy and can’t come in person, but it’s the same if I relay things to him afterward.”

Su Miaotong was about to make room, but Qiao Shan held her down, pulled out the chair next to her, and sat down, casually asking, “Where are we at?”

Shen Bin glanced around, deliberately letting his gaze fall on Nan Jiaojiao, “We were just discussing Jiaojiao’s previous collaboration with Director Chen and wanting to learn a bit from her.”

“About that—”

Qiao Shan took out her phone, “I contacted the stylist from Director Chen’s last film, who is also from our company. Jiaojiao worked with her at the time.”

As she spoke, Qiao Shan made a call, and soon, a crisp and graceful female voice came through.

She shared all her experiences working with Director Chen without holding back and exchanged some polite words before hanging up.

Nan Jiaojiao found it rather amusing, and she sneakily texted Pei Dongshi: “Where did you find her?”

“It’s not difficult for me to find a low-key, capable designer in my company, otherwise how would you keep up that front?” Pei Dongshi replied promptly.

Nan Jiaojiao always had the feeling that he seemed exceptionally free, “Who was it that helped me lie in the first place?”

Pei Dongshi: “…”

Followed by a long string of teasing emojis.

“It was your dad, so what!”

Nan Jiaojiao quietly put her phone away, pretending to listen intently.

With that phone call, Shen Bin didn’t press her further.

Su Miaotong spoke, “Sweetheart’s forte is designing in the national style. Two years ago, she designed a set of cheongsams; I still remember every piece, perfectly fitting the theme of the film. If we use Sweetheart’s cheongsams for styling, it would definitely work.”

Qiao Shan sneaked a glance at a certain big shot sitting silently in the back.

She said, “Sweetheart is quite free-spirited. After handing over last quarter’s designs to President Pei, she hasn’t created anything new. She’s currently vacationing abroad; getting her to take action is not easy.”

Su Miaotong also understood, “I know it’s improbable, such a pity.”

Shen Bin gave her a look and smiled slightly, “Which set of Sweetheart’s designs is Master Su referring to?”

“Haven’t you seen it?”

Su Miaotong was quite surprised. Sweetheart’s series was very popular, and just the release of concept drawings had caused them to sell out.

Designers in the circle, even the most indifferent ones, would have seen it to some extent.

“I have, I was there at the show, just didn’t remember much from back then, and the impression is a bit vague due to the time passed.”

“I’ll send it to you later for a look.”

“Sure,” Shen Bin smiled and said, “Can Assistant Qiao get in touch with Sweetheart? If possible, could we have the expert guide us a little?”

Qiao Shan glanced again at a certain expert, shaking her head congenially, “I’m afraid that’s not possible.”

“Really, that’s problematic. I was thinking, since we’re from the same company, having a senior’s help would make things twice as effective with half the effort.”

Su Miaotong didn’t agree with this, “Sweetheart is different from the company’s designers. Her contract is independently signed with President Pei, and she designs only two seasons a year, making her hard to reach ordinarily.”