Chapter 2129: Spit It Out

They don’t mind, but that doesn’t mean Sweetheart being used by newcomers is something they can balance in their hearts.

“No matter what, I disagree. It’s difficult for you to gain support. While there’s still a chance to remedy, replace Nan Jiaojiao’s design.”

Pei Dongshi wasn’t surprised, he only asked, “Who do you think is suitable to replace her?”

“Replace…”

The three designers wouldn’t want to do it; it’s a matter of picking up the slack. Given their current status, they don’t need to rush to catch this hype. However, if they’re not the ones, it’s hard to find a suitable replacement.

Qin Qing suddenly thought of someone, “Shen Bin, he already has a reputation. His works are well-liked. Besides, Shen Bin is a disciple of Rose, and Ni has shown goodwill to us long ago. If we use Shen Bin’s design, cooperation would be easier to achieve and there wouldn’t be any mistakes. Wouldn’t it be better if everyone is happy?”

What she said was reasonable, definitely better than using Nan Jiaojiao’s design.

Yet Pei Dongshi remained unmoved and looked at Qin Qing with a still gaze, expressionless, “Where did you come to your conclusion? Are you here just to notify me?”

His tone grew increasingly cold, “Promoting Shen Bin to raise several companies, I’m curious to ask you, about the cooperation proposed by Ni, why haven’t I heard anything from you before?”

Qin Qing spoke with confidence, “I mentioned it to you over the phone and during the video conference. The cooperation email has also been sent to your inbox, perhaps you were busy and didn’t see it.”

He sneered, “Didn’t I deny it? I explicitly refused cooperation. So how come there’s talk all over the company that cooperation is about to be reached? Given your ability, how could business discussed at the higher level spread throughout the entire company?”

Qin Qing felt a jolt inside.

She was forcing him.

But for these routine cooperations, he usually didn’t manage them. Otherwise, for such a large company, wouldn’t he have to handle everything himself? Why hire so many people?

Qin Qing had done things like acting first and asking later, or just informing him once.

Why didn’t it work this time?

“You only said temporarily not to cooperate, that we’d discuss it after your return. You didn’t outright refuse, meaning there’s room for negotiation. Ni’s sincerity is sufficient and more advantageous than previous cooperation with Yuexing. Besides, cross-border cooperation isn’t happening for the first time. Ni isn’t a small company and has Rose’s participation. No matter how you look at it, this cooperation isn’t going to be a losing deal.”

“So you contacted them secretly?” Pei Dongshi asked.

Qin Qing didn’t appreciate his questioning tone, “Is there a problem? I’m following protocol and I’m just analyzing the pros and cons for you. Don’t make assumptions about me.”

“Hmm.”

Pei Dongshi raised his eyebrows slightly, “Understood.”

And then?

“What about the matter I mentioned?”

“No cooperation, and Shen Bin’s things won’t be used either,” Pei Dongshi looked up with the authority of a superior, “You can go and respond to Ni, what they took from E.Y., sooner or later they will have to return.”

Qin Qing’s heart skipped a beat, she uncertainly raised her head, her gaze shifting from his face, then quickly moved away.

“What do you mean?”

“Just relay this message to Ni, they will understand.”

Qin Qing clenched her palm, her heart pounding inexplicably, something felt off and she felt suffocated.

She didn’t bring it up again and returned home feeling restless for the entire day. Unable to wait until she got home, she dialed a number while still in the car.

“Are you sure you really didn’t leak anything?”