Chapter 999: Who Calls the Shots

The private room features an especially ostentatious large round table, specifically for the purpose of discussing business matters.

Seated around it are prominent figures with status.

Nan Jiaojiao only realized then just how impressive Pei Dongshi’s network was.

Fortunately, she didn’t embarrass him, always displaying impeccable manners, coupled with her naturally cool demeanor which, in her quiet moments, easily gave off a sense of elegance.

It was only towards the end when her phone kept ringing persistently that she took it out to check.

Coincidentally, Pei Dongshi caught her.

“President Pei, it’s an honor to be able to collaborate with you.”

The other partners chimed in appropriately.

These are all the formalities required for appearances; Nan Jiaojiao stood by, smiling slightly, without interrupting, showing no signs of impatience.

From the outset, Pei Dongshi introduced her identity.

Yet, no one believed that E.Y’s other partner could be so young.

They assumed she must have a close private relationship with Pei Dongshi and that he had elevated her status because, since the establishment of E.Y, Pei Dongshi had always been its public face.

But over the course of the evening, Nan Jiaojiao’s composed and unflustered demeanor, and her straightforward manner, although she spoke little, were very fittingly conducted, gradually reshaping their impression.

President Hao looked at her directly, smiling, “If President Pei hadn’t mentioned it initially, I wouldn’t believe that E.Y’s highly respected chief designer is such a young lady.”

As they walked outside, Pei Dongshi and President Hao naturally found themselves in the center of the group.

Upon closer inspection, Pei Dongshi held a higher status, even President Hao subconsciously bowed slightly when speaking to him.

He said, “She, well, I’ve practically raised her since she was a child.

She does have some talent in design.

The original intent behind founding E.Y was simple, really.

She was young at the time, and kids, they’re easily deceived if they go elsewhere, exposed to society’s vanities too early, she might lose her nature.

So, I thought I’d start a company where she could design, and I could open the market.

Accidentally and blindly, it became the scale it is today, which wouldn’t be possible without everyone’s assistance over the years.

Otherwise, E.Y wouldn’t have come this far.”

President Hao’s eyes twitched.

He scrutinized Nan Jiaojiao with a glance.

His gaze didn’t linger and quickly retracted.

Pei Dongshi has never been the type to be cunning and slick.

His background means that others tend to ingratiate themselves with him.

He is shrewd and strategic in business, E.Y is just one of his many ventures.

Outsiders see Pei Dongshi, insiders look at the designer he protects.

That he was willing to speak at such length for Nan Jiaojiao is, without exaggeration, a privilege for all present to have heard.

At the same time, no one dared to underestimate Nan Jiaojiao anymore.

President Hao said, “President Pei, you’re too kind.

It’s not about assistance or not; it’s a collaborative win-win.

If anything, we’ve been the ones benefiting more.”

Pei Dongshi laughed and said, “The branch in Capital City, I’ll be visiting often.

For business matters, do stay in touch with me.

As for her—”

His eyes touched upon Nan Jiaojiao, “She’s still a student, there’s time yet.

I’m sincerely collaborating with all of you, and today I’m sharing a bit more, regarding Jiaojiao’s identity, I kindly ask everyone not to spread it.”

“Forgive me for asking, President Pei, in the future, who will be in charge of E.Y in Capital City?”

Pei Dongshi glanced at the person speaking, saying with deep meaning, “E.Y has always had only two owners; it’s hard to say who’s in charge.”

Implying that Nan Jiaojiao shares equal status with him.

Perhaps, for E.Y, Nan Jiaojiao is more important than Pei Dongshi.