Biyi Studio,
Susu was sifting through a mountain of design drafts on her desk, trying to select a few to prepare for hiring two or three designers and a receptionist.
The studio had only been open for a short time, but the orders she had received were already overwhelming. She couldn't manage it all by herself.
"Sister Susu, are you that busy?" Huo Zheng knocked on the door of her studio. Receiving no response, he entered with a large box, finding Susu surrounded by a pile of documents.
Susu looked up. The box obscured his face, and she assumed he was a delivery person. "Thank you, you've worked hard. Just leave it here," she said.
She then lowered her head to continue selecting design drafts. Huo Zheng put the cardboard box down and opened the lid. "Take a look, do you like it..."
"I told you to put it down and leave. Why are you opening the delivery?" Susu looked up again and saw it was Huo Zheng, not a deliveryman.
"You think I'm a delivery person?" Huo Zheng leaned closer and asked, "Where do I look like a delivery person?"
Susu said impatiently, "Get away from me. Are you here to see me about something?"
Huo Zheng stood up straight and pointed to the cardboard box, saying, "A housewarming gift for you. I was late last time when you opened, and the opening event was already over by the time I arrived."
Susu then looked at the cardboard box. It was a Pixiu ornament, meant to attract wealth. "Thank you. My studio was indeed lacking such an item."
"Then I really picked the right gift. Where do you want to place it? I'll help you set it up." Huo Zheng solicitously took out the Pixiu ornament and looked around her studio, searching for a suitable spot.
"On the counter facing the door. I'm planning to use that area as the reception area," Susu pointed to a custom-made long counter, slightly elevated, facing the door.
Huo Zheng placed the ornament on it, facing the door with the side symbolizing wealth attraction, signifying flowing riches.
After placing it, he showed no intention of leaving. He walked over to Susu's desk and asked, "Did you design all these design drafts?"
"No, I posted a job opening online. These are design drafts submitted by applicants for the designer positions." Susu was too busy to chat and continued to focus on her work.
Huo Zheng casually picked up a few design drafts she had placed aside and asked, "Can I take a look?"
"Yes, feel free."
Huo Zheng sat on a chair by her desk and carefully examined the design drafts. He picked out one that looked particularly striking and handed it to Susu, saying, "This motorcycle suit design is so cool and stylish. I like it."
Susu glanced at it and said, "Yes, this designer's creativity is quite good. I've already selected her for the interview list."
Huo Zheng asked curiously, "There's no name or contact number on it. How will you notify her?"
"Young master, it's on the back."
Huo Zheng then noticed the back of the design draft. Indeed, there was a resume and contact information. "Are your designers so economical that they don't want to use an extra sheet of A4 paper?"
"This is called environmental protection and saving. It's also simple and clear."
Huo Zheng looked at the photo resume on the back. Accustomed to looking at a woman's appearance first, he couldn't help but whistle and say, "Xu Shishi, she's quite good-looking, and her resume is well-done. Why don't you just choose her?"
Susu impatiently snatched the design draft from Huo Zheng's hand and said, "You're treating hiring like selecting concubines. If you have nothing else to do, go watch the shop and don't bother me."
Huo Zheng stood up helplessly, took out an invitation, and placed it on her desk. "You're welcome to come and observe and offer guidance then."
Susu picked up the invitation and saw it was for the debut of RJ, an internationally renowned brand newly entering the Lancheng market. She asked curiously, "How do you have an invitation? Does the luxury store have a partnership with RJ?"
Huo Zheng didn't answer her, just smiled and turned to leave.
Susu remembered something important and called out to him, "Huo Zheng, didn't you used to run a domestic service company?"
Huo Zheng immediately nodded. "Yes, why?"
"I want to help a friend hire a nanny, preferably one with nursing experience."
"It's not easy to find such a professional nanny," Huo Zheng said, acting as if he had a lot of expertise in this area.
Susu also knew that finding a good nanny was not easy. "Price is not an issue. As long as she's kind and patient, and doesn't need to do housework, the main thing is that she can accompany my friend."
"Since your friend wants someone to accompany her, why not find a boyfriend or husband?" Huo Zheng asked strangely.
Susu couldn't explain it to him. "Can you help me find one or not? If not, then forget it."
"Is your friend male or female? I'm not joking, this is very important. If she's a woman, she definitely can't hire a male nanny, it would be inconvenient."
"Female."
"Then I'll help you ask some friends who are still in the domestic service business," Huo Zheng said, appearing very helpful.
Susu lowered her head again to look at the documents and said, "Thank you."
Huo Zheng tactfully left first.
Susu put the invitation aside and watched his departing back, muttering to herself, when did this carefree young master become so mysterious?
She then looked at the design draft that Huo Zheng had picked out earlier. This Xu Shishi's educational background and award history were indeed excellent. She would consider it seriously.
...
In his office, Qin Tianyi was comparing the conditions offered by Huo Shi and Shu Shi for the second phase of the amusement park project. He was undecided whether to choose one of them or to cooperate with both, combining their strengths and weaknesses.
However, getting Huo Shi, Shu Shi, and himself to sit at the same negotiation table would likely not be easy.
Everyone could see the prospects and profits of the second phase amusement park project. Who would be willing to share a piece of the pie with one more person?
At this moment, Xiao Anjing walked in with a document and placed it in front of him. "Sign it." He also glanced at the cooperation materials from Huo Shi and Shu Shi.
"Knock next time," Qin Tianyi said after signing, then closed the document and returned it to him.
Xiao Anjing patted his head and said with a smile, "Ah, I forgot again."
Qin Tianyi said abruptly, "Do you know Shu Yanhui is back in Lancheng? Have you been in contact with her recently?"
"I know, but I haven't seen her lately either. It seems she hasn't left the house since returning to the Shu family. I'm also busy and don't have time to contact her."
Qin Tianyi reminded him, "Don't pity her and think you can save her. Perhaps you don't understand her at all. This woman has no bottom line and will do anything. Stay away from her in the future."
"Young master, since when have you started caring about my personal life?" Xiao Anjing was still joking. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. That Shu Yan isn't as terrifying as you say. She's just a frail woman, no matter what."
Qin Tianyi said with a serious expression, "What if she's capable of murder and arson?"
Xiao Anjing scoffed, "No way."
"You went to the countryside a few times when she was there. Did you notice anything unusual about her? Her behavior, her actions, etc."
Xiao Anjing thought for a moment and asked, "Did something happen?"
"Did you notice anything at all?" Qin Tianyi repeated.