Xiao Wenyao, as soon as he sat down, began to cause trouble. "Qingqing, it's not that your second uncle looks down on you, but this collaboration with Ruisi Group is of great importance to both families, so it cannot be taken lightly."
Shen Qingqing was not intimidated. "So, Master Fu sent me."
Xiao Wenyao sneered inwardly but kept a calm expression. "Although I trust Master Fu, I don't know you very well. You claim to have the ability, so you need to prove it to me. Do you understand our collaboration?"
"Of course."
Shen Qingqing had already reviewed the materials and files. "You are launching the latest design work of the famous designer Lolin, 'Night of the Forest'."
The entire work was quite famous in the design world, with novel and unique styles, and it was from a master hand.
Xiao Wenyao said lightly, "Since you understand it so well, then replicate 'Night of the Forest'. Make it exactly the same. As long as you pass my test, I will believe you have the ability to be in charge of this project."
Everything designed by each designer is unique. Even the most skilled designer cannot replicate another person's work exactly.
This is because everyone has their own thoughts and style, and it is almost impossible.
"What, you can't do it?" Xiao Wenyao put on a helpful demeanor. "If you can't do it, forget it. I won't make things difficult for you. Go back and tell Master Fu to find someone else to talk to me."
He glanced at the time, appearing very busy and ready to leave.
He was certain that Shen Qingqing could not do it.
"Okay."
Xiao Wenyao thought he had misheard. "What did you say?"
Shen Qingqing finished the last sip of coffee in her cup, her voice clear and cold. "I said, okay. We'll meet here again tomorrow at this time."
"In one day, you can finish it in one day?"
"That's right."
She was too arrogant.
Xiao Wenyao laughed directly, delighted to see Shen Qingqing embarrassed, and naturally did not refuse. "Good, then tomorrow."
Xiao Wenyao was in a very good mood the entire day. By the time they were supposed to meet the next day, he didn't even put on airs and arrived at the coffee shop right on time.
He was eager to see Shen Qingqing humiliate herself.
She had made him lose so much face in front of the younger generation of the Xiao family. If he didn't get her fired by Ruisi Group, he would consider himself defeated!
This time, Shen Qingqing was the one who was late. Although she was only two minutes late, Xiao Wenyao was still very displeased. "As a junior meeting an elder, how can you be late?"
He seemed to have forgotten that he himself was more than half an hour late yesterday.
Shen Qingqing couldn't be bothered to argue with him and retorted with a casual remark. "I was stuck in traffic on the way, so I had to be late. Yesterday, I didn't bother you about your lateness, so you shouldn't bother me."
Xiao Wenyao took a deep breath. "Where is your work?"
She took two sheets of paper from her bag and placed them on the table. Xiao Wenyao glanced at them casually. It was Lolin's 'Night of the Forest'. "Why did you bring two identical copies?"
"Are they really identical?"
"These are just photocopies, of course they're the same..." Xiao Wenyao suddenly thought of something and said with a light smile, "You're not going to say that one of them is your replica, are you?"
Shen Qingqing raised her lips. "Thank you for your evaluation just now, second uncle."
Xiao Wenyao's face darkened. "What evaluation did I give you? That was not an evaluation for you. As a child of the Xiao family, how can you fake it for the sake of face? If you do this, your grandmother will be sad."
He didn't believe it was her replica at all, and he hadn't even looked at the second one.
Shen Qingqing tapped her fingertip on the table, looking a bit confused. "Do I look like such a fool?"
Xiao Wenyao glanced at her. "What are you trying to say? If you insist this is your replica, I don't believe you. Even if you lie, you should tell a lie that others will believe. Who is Lolin?"
"She is a renowned genius designer in the design world. No one has ever been able to imitate her work. Even if they replicate it, if they don't understand her design concept, they still can't capture its soul!"
What she said made sense, and Shen Qingqing didn't refute it. "Since you don't believe me, why don't we make a bet? We can go to the appraisal institute for an appraisal. Whether it's real or fake, it will be known with one test."
Indeed, you won't stop until you reach the Yellow River.
Xiao Wenyao narrowed his eyes. "Good. If the appraisal results prove you cheated, I will report this matter truthfully to Master Fu, and you will leave Ruisi Group. From now on, you are forbidden to step foot in the design circle."
"Good, then second uncle should also have a punishment."
Xiao Wenyao did not believe he would lose, and said generously, "You tell me."
Shen Qingqing's eyes curved slightly, smiling like a cunning fox. "If it is finally proven that I did not cheat, then second uncle will buy my drawings for thirty million."
"Thirty million?"
Xiao Wenyao was so angry he laughed. Was she crazy for money?
Shen Qingqing nodded, with a hint of doubt. "Second uncle, you don't... dare, do you..."
Xiao Wenyao was not one to be provoked, but he detested the person in front of him, so he did not hesitate. "What do I dare not do?"
"Good, then let's seal the deal with a palm strike."
She raised a hand, and Xiao Wenyao unhesitatingly slapped her palm.
They then went to the appraisal institute. Shen Qingqing handed the two drawings to the staff. The appraisal results would take about twenty minutes.
The two of them waited outside.
Xiao Wenyao said with a smile, "Qingqing, it's not too late for you to regret it now."
Shen Qingqing said word by word, "I don't regret it. On the contrary, second uncle, I advise you to have your secretary prepare the activity funds now. Otherwise, thirty million is not a small sum, even for second uncle..."
"You can't possibly get it out instantly, right?"
This last sentence was said with certainty, making Xiao Wenyao take a deep breath in anger. "You don't need to worry about me. You should worry about yourself."
After that, neither of them spoke. When the results came out, Xiao Wenyao went up to check them first.
The staff said, "The appraisal result is that these two drawings are indeed not from the same person. The pigments used are different, and the paper material is completely different."
He handed the report to Xiao Wenyao.
Xiao Wenyao couldn't believe it. "How is this possible?"
He even felt like he was dreaming and couldn't help but pinch himself hard. The pain made him grit his teeth. Now he was sure, this was real.
He subconsciously looked at Shen Qingqing and saw her smiling a radiant, fiery smile.
"Second uncle, give me the money, thirty million."
Thirty million!
Even for Xiao Wenyao, it was indeed impossible to produce it instantly. Funds needed to be mobilized, and mobilization took time... He had only one thought in his mind.
I can't give it!
Shen Qingqing said softly, "If I remember correctly, there are surveillance cameras in the coffee shop."
Xiao Wenyao's forehead instantly broke out in a sweat. If that recording were released, and he agreed to the bet and then reneged, he, the general manager of Feiyang Company, would likely lose all face.
He called his assistant and instructed him to transfer the funds.
Perhaps it was his bad tone, but the assistant was also startled and transferred the thirty million to him as quickly as possible. This almost made Xiao Wenyao spit blood with anger.
He gritted his teeth. "Alipay."
Shen Qingqing skillfully and quickly pulled up the QR code. Hearing the beautiful sound of the transaction, she was instantly delighted. "Thank you for your generosity, second uncle."
At the time, Lolin had come to her saying her inspiration was exhausted. She had helped with some ideas, and Lolin, being a genius, quickly came up with an excellent design framework.
Under her guidance and refinement, the work became more and more mature. He named it 'Night of the Forest'.
She left潇洒ly. Xiao Wenyao, clutching the receipt, was so angry that his vision went black. He had given away thirty million for nothing in exchange for this single drawing...
"Shen Qingqing, just you wait!"