It was only after Ma Donglai made an appearance and spoke a few words that the jewelers, with regret, left their contact information behind and departed.
By then, Jin Ran and Zheng Wen’s designs had been pletely ignored.
But Yao Zhenqing was beyond caring about that now, his gaze fixed on Ma Donglai in panic, "Chairman, this..."
Ma Donglai waved his hand dismissively, cutting him off, "Vice Chairman Yao, whether you truly failed to see the highlights of this design or you deliberately said what you did... As a vice chairman of the International Jewelry Association, you have pletely neglected your duties."
Having said that, he turned to Chi Guihe and Mrs. Fu, saying, "Clearly, your design is rightfully the first place tonight. After the exhibition, wait for me, I’ll introduce you to a very good jeweler."
His pleasant demeanor was a stark contrast to how he had treated Yao Zhenqing.
Mrs. Fu nodded, too excited to know what to say.
Mr. Fu acpanied Mrs. Fu outside to wait in the car, while Chi Gui and Fu Si escorted Ma Donglai upstairs.
It wasn’t until then that Chi Gui said, "Thank you for making a special trip down."
She had felt something off when she saw Mrs. Fu’s design placed in a corner, and mentioned it to Ma Donglai.
Her intention was to have Ma Donglai send someone to keep an eye out, but she hadn’t expected him to e down personally.
Ma Donglai laughed nonchalantly and seized the moment to ask, "Since you’re thanking me, why not consider joining the Association directly?"
Chi Gui replied, "I really don’t understand much..."
Ma Donglai’s face turned cold instantly as he waved his hand, "If you’re not willing, then get lost quickly, don’t be an eyesore in front of me."
It was frustrating for him to see such a talent slip through his fingers and not be able to bring her back to the Association.
Chi Gui: ...
She nodded to Ma Donglai’s secretary behind him and "rolled" away swiftly.
Fu Si also greeted Chairman Ma and the secretary, then followed Chi Gui out.
Only after the two had left did Ma Donglai turn to his secretary with some confusion, "Isn’t our Jewelry Association tempting enough? Or have I lost my charm? Those young girls used to respond so enthusiastically to my invitations!"
Secretary: "... To be frank, pared to the Medical Alliance, the Jewelry Association really isn’t that appealing. You..."
Ma Donglai gestured dismissively, feeling stifled, "You can go too!"
The secretary retreated as usual.
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Downstairs.
Jin Ran watched as Yao Zhenqing returned with a gloomy face, her fingers tightening slightly, "Mr. Yao, has something unexpected happened?"
"The Chairman favored the Fu Family’s design..." Yao Zhenqing uttered weakly before turning to leave, "We’ll talk after returning to the Jin Family."
Staying at the exhibition now, he felt as if he were suffocating.
Jin Ran and Yuan Rou’s expressions changed, and they quickly followed Yao Zhenqing out.
By the time Chi Gui and Fu Si came downstairs, the people from the Jin and Yao families had all left.
Fu Si leaned back with his hands behind his head, his phoenix eyes sweeping coolly across the room, "They sure ran fast."
Chi Gui walked ahead, and upon hearing him, turned back to glance at him and then spoke, "Fu Si, your aunt likes to reason things out."
Realizing what she meant, Fu Si let out a light chuckle, "Don’t worry, I’m someone who likes to reason things out, too. Whatever I do, I’ll definitely convince others with logic!"
Chi Gui looked at him skeptically.
Fu Si spread his hands, his graceful and handsome face full of sincerity, "My people should have already arrived at the Zheng Family. Once they bring my grandparents back, you can personally ask the old couple if I’m not particularly reasonable."
Chi Gui: ?
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At the Zheng Family.
Zheng Wen had already relayed the news from the exhibition to the Zheng Family.
At this moment, the entire atmosphere of the Zheng Family was oppressively somber.
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