Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The selection for the position of the design director some time ago could be said to be full of turmoil. Anyone with discerning eyes could tell that this Second Miss of the Xie family was a good-for-nothing.

It was only because her family doted on her that she had the reputation of being a bluestocking today. If it was for real, it would be hard to say who was the better one between the two sisters of the Xie family.

“Missy, this is yours.”

Xie Nian took the bamboo tube from the security officer and opened it gently. Then, she took out the painting inside bit by bit.

The people around seemed to have lost their breaths. If the eldest daughter of the Xie family really managed to get hold of Master Zhuang Jie’s painting, they would have to reconsider whose side they should take.

Xie Nian and her younger brother still had shares of Nian Cheng Corporation. At the same time, they were also qualified to participate in the board of directors’ selection. Although Xie Zhanan had the position of the president of Nian Cheng Corporation, he didn’t have any shares on hand.

Finally, the canvas appeared in front of everyone’s eyes bit by bit. Those who knew the ropes could tell at a glance that this painting was the work of Master Zhuang Jie.

“Pfft, Elder Sister, if you really didn’t manage to get Master Zhuang Jie’s painting, you have to be more serious. You even imitated the name wrongly. How can such a simple mistake appear? Who are you trying to kid?”

The people at the banquet looked at Xie Zhizhi as if they were looking at a monkey from Chang Ming Mountain. This Master Zhuang Jie was the person with the most quirks in the art world, with his signature being one of them.

Everyone in the industry knew that the second daughter of the Xie family was also a designer. The art world and the design world were also somewhat interlinked. Didn’t she know of such a simple principle?

Xie Zhizhi also felt that something was wrong. Shouldn’t the people around her agree to what she said? They were all looking at her as if she was a monster.

“Isn’t younger sister a famous bluestocking among the designers? Or was it just a self-proclaimed title? You don’t even know that Master Zhuang Jie doesn’t sign his own name on his works.”

“This, this, this, how could I not know? I was just joking with Elder Sister. Hahahaha, it’s to ease the pressure in this environment. This is Grandpa’s birthday banquet. How can we let there be any feelings of unhappiness and seriousness?”

Xie Zhizhi stabbed her fingers into her palm and cursed in her heart. She was going to kill this woman, Xie Nian, sooner or later. Why didn’t she learn anything from what happened six years ago?

“This really is a painting by Master Zhuang Jie. Niannian really did put your heart into this gift. You just came back from abroad, right? Why don’t you ask your father to arrange a position for you in Nian Cheng?”

No one expected that a mere painting would capture the heart of the Xie family’s old master. However, it was not the right time to enter Nian Cheng.

“Grandpa, I’ve already found a job. My workplace is quite close to my younger brother and I will have someone to take care of me. I shan’t trouble Father.”

“That works too. If you have anything you want, you can talk to your father.”

Xie Nian nodded. Old Master Xie’s words were the absolute orders in the Xie family. Xie Zhanan would have a lot of work to do in the future.

“Ms. Xie, did you visit the Turquoise Mall two days ago?”

A man’s cold voice sounded behind her. Xie Nian was slightly taken aback. She did not expect to meet Ruan Mu in the washroom. Has what happened in the Turquoise Mall been exposed? However, with Chen Bao’s competence, this person should not have been able to discover it.

“I wonder what President Ruan is talking about. Is the Turquoise Mall very famous?”

Ruan Mu sneered. He leaned towards Xie Nian and trapped her at the sink. He said in a low voice, “I don’t know. I remember there was a child, wasn’t there?”

“Ah, I remember now. I did see President Ruan back then.” Xie Nian suddenly realized. So that was what Ruan Mu was talking about.

“Then why were you so nervous just now? Did… you do something wrong?”

Ruan Mu’s face appeared in front of Xie Nian as if it was magnified. Xie Nian felt that his face was a little familiar, but she couldn’t recall where she had seen such a face.

She gently pushed Ruan Mu away. His body felt especially heavy against hers. A hint of alcohol wafted towards her nose. Suddenly, Xie Nian froze on the spot and her face turned red.

“President Ruan, you have a lot of internal heat recently. It seems like the people around you aren’t very good and are not serving you well.”

Ruan Mu snorted. “None of them are as talented as the eldest daughter of the Xie family.”

“Haha, President Ruan, you really are not allured by the many beauties around you. A girl from a decent family like me shouldn’t taint President Ruan’s eyes here.”

Xie Nian struggled to get out of Ruan Mu’s grip and tidied herself up. Just as she was about to leave, her wrist was grabbed by someone behind her.

“I remember that there was a woman who participated in a competition at that time. Her figure was exactly the same as Miss Xie’s. Such a coincidence is rare. Even the location of the birthmark on your body is exactly the same. I can’t help but be suspicious..”