Chapter 1727: Misguided Intentions

Previously, there was a rumor that the designer who had been secretly supporting Shen Shichu all along was Nan Jiaojiao. Hardly anyone believed it at the time, as Nan Jiaojiao was too young, just a sophomore in college, and hadn’t yet learned much. How could she possibly have the skills of a master? Even with multiple pieces of evidence, they preferred to believe Nan Jiaojiao was being pushed into the spotlight to hide the real designer. It’s said that Shen Shichu had the potential to rise again overseas, maybe he even took that designer with him.

“Jiaojiao, was it really you who designed it?” Chen Nian asked.

Nan Jiaojiao nodded, “It was me.”

“You child! You didn’t say anything to your aunt, I liked it very much at the time but couldn’t buy it. If I had known it was your work earlier, I would have ordered dozens of sets to support you, even if not for liking it myself. You went to E.Y without saying a word, look, your aunt didn’t even prepare a gift for you.”

Chen Nian, having assisted Old Madam Ye in managing the household for decades, spoke diplomatically. Regardless of the actual thoughts, she at least maintained a good front.

Su Rong said, “Started working and didn’t even tell grandma?”

Nan Jiaojiao said, “I’m in Master Su’s group, she’s guiding me and teaching me a lot. I just recently got a promotion, and I didn’t mention it before.”

“Good, good, E.Y is great, do well, the people placing orders at your company hold high statuses. Child, you must be astute and wise, learn more about how to behave and handle matters.”

Su Rong could never change her worldly ways, “Come, bring the jewelry you designed for Shuyun for grandma to see.”

Nan Jiaojiao handed over the jewelry box.

“No way!” Lin Shuyun suddenly became agitated and snatched it away.

Everyone looked at her as she forced an explanation, “It’s the first time the child designed something for me, I should keep it well and wear it at more important occasions.”

“What occasion is more important than today?”

Chen Nian grabbed the jewelry box, “Jiaojiao personally designed it, it’s most fitting to be worn on you, why keep it hidden away, what’s there to conceal…”

The box was opened.

Chen Nian was silent for a moment, then turned to Lin Shuyun’s hand, “Sister-in-law, how come it’s identical to what you’re wearing?”

Lin Shuyun tried to pull her sleeve down, but Chen Nian insisted on grabbing her hand to compare it with what was in the jewelry box.

“Really identical. Sister-in-law, you seemed to tell us that the custom jewelry was not from E.Y?”

Lin Shuyun pressed her lips tightly together, wanting to pull back her hand, but Chen Nian held it strongly. She was annoyed, knowing Chen Nian was deliberately trying to embarrass her, especially with several wealthy ladies present whom she usually gets along with—all were watching. She couldn’t afford this disgrace.

“I originally didn’t plan to mention it.”

Lin Shuyun sighed, looking at Nan Jiaojiao with a mix of heartache and anger, “Weren’t you all curious why I didn’t invite Jiaojiao, yet lied saying I notified her? The child’s intentions went astray.”

Chen Nian asked, “What do you mean?”

Lin Shuyun said, “I honestly didn’t know Jiaojiao was at E.Y. At the time, I went to E.Y to find Master Su, somehow, my order was assigned to Jiaojiao. I won’t delve into any intrigues, thinking it’s the child’s first job, there’s nothing wrong with her striving to impress. But what she designed, indeed, fell short. I thought about giving her a chance, she couldn’t seize it. Later, I turned to another company, with a designer on par with Master Su. They gave me two versions to choose from. Once Jiaojiao came to find me at home, and then…”

She gave a glance at Nan Jiaojiao, seemingly unwilling to continue, “Never mind, let’s save the child some dignity, she’s young and has the chance to make mistakes. Let’s not talk about it, it’s not a particularly important matter anyway.”