Wen Ran didn't even take the elevator and went down the spiral staircase.

When she reached the first floor, her heart was still beating so fast that it seemed like it was about to jump out of her throat.

There was a man in his forties at the door, leading Wen Ran out and into the car.

The car drove out of 'Tan Garden' along a winding road and soon arrived at the gate of 'Lan Yufeng' community.

Wen Ran thanked the driver and got off the car.

The air outside the car was stuffy and dry, and Wen Ran was walking so fast that he was sweating all over his forehead.

After entering the elevator, the only noise left was the slight movement of the elevator.

Wen Ran breathed a sigh of relief.

She relaxed her mind, but couldn't help wondering what Yan Wangshu meant.

Could it be that I misunderstood and Yan Wangshu didn’t mean that?

Also, why did he suddenly get angry?

Is it because she stained the carpet?

If he really had that kind of intention towards her, he wouldn't have let her off just because she soiled a carpet.

Wen Ran couldn't figure it out.

I don't want to think about it anymore.

It was already past eleven when Wen Ran got home. She took a shower, applied lotion, climbed into bed, and got under the quilt.

Wen Ran raised his hand to touch the phone, and then he saw an unread message prompt on the top of the phone.

She unlocked her phone and opened WeChat.

Zhai Chengjing replied about an hour ago, [If you want, tomorrow afternoon at 4pm, Xunfeng International Hotel, room number 808]

Wen Ran typing, [Brother, what do you want to give me?]

Wen Ran waited for a while but did not receive a reply from Zhai Chengjing. Instead, Ivy sent a message in the group.

Ivy, [crying] I'm hungry, not full.]

Li Wan sent a “laughing” emoticon, followed by [Why don't you dare to eat as much as you want?]

Ivy,[rolling eyes]]

Ivy, [I was a little excited at the dinner table, and now I can’t remember what I said. I guess I didn’t say anything wrong?]

Li Wan, [No, you performed very well!]

Ivy, [@Wen Ran, what do you think? ]

Wen Ran was @ed, typed reply, [Very good! ]

Ivy, [I never thought that an intern like me could eat the big boss's food. It's enough for me to brag about it for a year.]

Li Wan, [Is it so exaggerated?]

Ivy, [Why not? I thought people of President Yan's status had their eyes on top of their heads.]

This message was just sent out and then withdrawn by Ivy.

Li Wan saw it and exclaimed, “This is exaggerated.”

Ivy, [President Yan is a third-generation businessman! And his brother-in-law, the father of Miss Lin today, I heard he is a third-generation official!]

Ivy emphasized again, [The third generation of officials in Beidu!]

Li Wan,[thumbs up][thumbs up][thumbs up]]

Wen Ran didn't interrupt.

Yes, so how could someone of Yan Wangshu's status have any thoughts about himself?

I must have misunderstood.

Wen Ran felt sleepy, so he set an alarm on his phone, put it down, closed his eyes and went to sleep.

In a daze, Wen Ran felt a thick carpet under his feet and a sturdy man approaching him.

It was pitch black all around, the space was small and cramped, and even my breathing was intermittent.

She wanted to step back, to escape this oppressive feeling, but her feet felt like they were welded with cement and she couldn't move.

She looked up and met those hot, charming, and possessive light brown eyes.

That's the way a man looks at a woman.

Wen Ran opened his eyes suddenly, and it was pitch black.

She raised her hand and placed it on her heart, which was beating violently.

Why did I dream about him?

Wen Ran woke up again, woken up by the alarm on his cell phone.

Zhai Chengjing replied in the middle of the night, [You will know when you come.]

Wen Ran replied with a “good”, then washed up and went into the studio.

A new day brings new ideas. Wen Ran overturned the original draft design and drew it again.

Wen Ran has never thought about a design so seriously. Whenever she has an inspiration or an idea, she just picks up a pen and draws it down, which is more like a record.

This time, it's a competition.

It is Wen Ran’s first competition.

When the alarm rings again, Wen Ran has to put down his pen no matter how reluctant he is.

She packed up and took a taxi to Xunfeng International Hotel.

Wen Ran stood in front of Room 808 and rang the doorbell.

Zhai Chengjing opened the door, wearing formal trousers and a white shirt, and smiled gently, “On time.”

Wen Ran was praised and smiled subconsciously.

Zhai Chengjing booked a suite with a separate small living room. There was a black suitcase next to the dark gray sofa and a suit jacket draped over the back of the sofa.

Zhai Chengjing also untied his tie and put it on the back of the sofa.

Judging from his appearance, he seemed to have just arrived and moved in.

Wen Ran sat on the single sofa, “Brother, you just arrived in Shanghai?”

“Um.”

Wen Ran immediately showed his host's attitude and said, “Shall I take you to dinner?”

“Don't you want the things?” Zhai Chengjing bent down and picked up an inconspicuous paper bag on the coffee table, and handed it to her with a smile on his lips, “A gift.”

Wen Ran took it, opened it and took a look. It was a piece of jade, a rough stone.

Wen Ran's eyes tightened and his fingers trembled subconsciously.

Zhai Chengjing was turning around and didn't see Wen Ran's guilty expression. “Do you like it?”

“I like it.” Wen Ran bit her lip.

“As long as you like it.” Zhai Chengjing dragged his suitcase into the room, “I'll take a shower and change clothes, then you take me to dinner.”

Wen Ran smiled and replied, “Okay.”

The room door is closed.

Wen Ran looked at the jade in his hand and thought of the lie he had told: I know a 'Southern School' jade carving craftsman in Shanghai, and I want to stay in Shanghai for a while.

This was clearly a lie on her part, but she took it to heart.

This feeling is so guilty.

After a while, Zhai Chengjing came out wearing a suit.

Wen Ran looked at his attire and stood up, “Brother, do you have an appointment tonight?”

“Well, so I can't spend too much time eating with you.”

“It's okay.” Wen Ran walked towards the door, “Then let's hurry up.”

“Ranran.”

“Um?”

Zhai Chengjing glanced at the paper bag that fell on the sofa, “Don't you like the gift?”

She actually forgot to take it.

Wen Ran ran over, picked up the bag and held it in his arms, “I like it very much. I was just thinking about what to eat with you, so I forgot.”

At this moment, Wen Ran deeply realized an old saying: when you tell a lie, you have to cover it up with countless lies.

Lies are an abyss.

Zhai Chengjing didn't have a good appetite, so he ate a little and then stopped eating.

He has always been like this.

Wen Ran also put down his fork, “Brother, do you have any plans for tomorrow?”

Wen Ran thought, if he had time, she would take a day off tomorrow.

Zhai Chengjing smiled apologetically, “I have to go back to M Country... I can only accompany you for this meal.”

“It doesn't matter.” Wen Ran shook his head, “When I get back, we can see each other every day.”

“Um.”

Wen Ran picked up the scented tea and took a sip.

Zhai Chengjing looked at her and said, “You have to go home soon. Everyone in your family misses you.”

“I know, it will be soon.” Wen Ran agreed firmly.

She will be able to go home soon.

Zhai Chengjing's schedule was indeed very tight, and he had no intention of sending Wen Ran back to her residence. After dinner, he hugged her hurriedly and got into the business car that came to pick him up.

He sat in his car with the window down and waved goodbye to her.

He also wore a ring on his index finger, which Wen Ran gave him last year.

Wen Ran stood by the roadside and waved goodbye to Zhai Chengjing in the car.

The vehicle started slowly, merged into the traffic flow, and disappeared.

Wen Ran felt his heart being gently pulled, full of sourness.

This feeling was even stronger than when she left M Country alone and waved goodbye to them.

During this month away from home, she really felt that home was good and warm. Home gave her a big umbrella to protect her from all the wind and rain.

After the regular meeting on Monday, Wen Ran eliminated the original design idea.

She suddenly remembered the gift she received from Zhai Chengjing yesterday, and her mind suddenly became clear.

Design should assist the original stone and make the original stone bring out its greatest charm, which is the basis of the existence of design.

Wen Ran carefully studies Miss Zhong's rough stone.

Baibing jadeite, known as the “white, rich and beautiful” in the jadeite world, is as white as water, as pure as crystal, and as transparent as morning dew.

Its temperament is pure, elegant and grand.

Therefore, it does not need exaggerated or complicated designs, which will only distract from the main feature, make it lose its essence and become a foil.

If it wants to be the protagonist, it must be set off by things of the same temperament.

Wen Ran supported his head with his hands, thinking about how to highlight this 'white, rich and beautiful' girl in the jade world, when he caught a glimpse of Yan Wangshu walking past the window in front.

There was no unnecessary expression on his face, and it was very cold.

When he disappeared, Wen Ran felt funny again, but in just a few seconds, how could she see what emotions he was feeling?

Wen Ran still remembered what Yan Wangshu said the night before. She thought for a few seconds, picked up her portfolio and went to find him.

She couldn't get into Yan Wangshu's office because she was stopped by his assistant.

After Wen Ran explained his purpose, Qin Xiao looked at him with a questioning look.

Wen Ran always feels guilty now, and always feels that when others look at her deeply, they are questioning her.

She held the portfolio and blinked, very sincerely , “It's true, President Yan asked me to show it to him.”

Qin Xiao looked at the intern-looking employee and suddenly seemed to remember something. He smiled and said, “Wait a moment.”

Wen Ran nodded, “Thank you.”

Qin Xiao made an internal call, and during the call, he didn't know what was said on the other end, and the smile on his face slowly disappeared.

After he hung up the phone, he politely extended his hand to Wen Ran, “President Yan is busy, just give it to me.”

Wen Ran said “thank you” and handed the portfolio to Qin Xiao.

On the way back, Wen Ran confirmed once again that he was just overthinking.

Yan Wangshu really didn't have that intention towards her.

She is judging others by her own mean character.

Gentleman?

Of course a gentleman can match a fair, rich and beautiful woman.

Wen Ran suddenly had an epiphany, and he trotted back to his workstation, picked up his pen and started working.

Wen Ran didn't go to lunch because he had a new idea for the business and had to submit a complete answer sheet.

She asked Ivy to bring her some pastries.

After lunch, Ivy came back and put the pastries on Wen Ran's desk.

Wen Ran said “thank you” without looking up.

Ivy frowned when she saw how hard she was working.

Now, everyone in the company knows that Wen Ran is desperately competing for that position, and they use her lack of experience to justify her lack of ability.

They kept saying things like 'it's a good thing for newcomers to work hard', but in fact they were just mocking her for overestimating her own abilities.

And this afternoon, Ivy heard another piece of news.

Ivy couldn't bear it, “Wen Ran, I heard something.”

“What's up?”

Ivy approached Wen Ran, “Wu Yunshan also submitted a commercial design work.”

Wu Yunshan, submitted a commercial design work?

That means she has to compete for this spot.

But Wu Yunshan doesn't have to compete at all. She is the chief designer and she already has a place in the 'Apollo Jewelry Design Competition'. What is she doing?

Wen Ran paused and looked sideways at Ivy.

Ivy reminded her, “Some people say that she just wants to prove her ability in front of the new supervisor, or to prove her ability to President Yan. After all, President Yan will be participating in the judging this time. But this is too low of her status, isn't it? So I think...”

Wen Ran rarely gossiped, and his eyes widened a little, “So what?”

Ivy bit her lip and said, “Targeting you.”

Because of what happened to Xiang Xiaoyue last time?

Wen Ran understood what Ivy meant. She pursed her lips and lowered her head to draw the draft design. “After all, this opportunity is fair and just. I still want to try my best.”

Ivy didn't know whether Wen Ran was just trying to be tough, but she felt that what Wen Ran said was not wrong.

Ivy couldn't say anything more to discourage Wen Ran, so she could only comfort her, “It's okay, you're young, and you'll have many opportunities in the future. And I heard that Chen Xing has been preparing for the 'Apollo Jewelry Design Competition' a few months ago, so even if you win a spot this time, you can't send it there to waste, right? So even if you don't win a spot, it doesn't matter.”

“Let's talk about it later.” Wen Ran smiled, “Let's pass the first level first.”

“Then eat first.” Ivy pushed the small pastry away, “Don't ruin your body. It's not worth it.”

Wen Ran put down his pen under Ivy's gaze, tidied up the table, took the small pastry, took a small bite with a spoon, raised his eyebrows, “What you bought is really delicious.”

Ivy enjoyed this and thought Wen Ran was extremely cute.

After eating some cakes, Wen Ran picked up the pen again to draft the design.

Ivy's words just now did not dampen Wen Ran's enthusiasm, but made her more serious and take it more seriously.

Because she had to win Wu Yunshan first, and then win those high-level designers who had been preparing for a long time, before she could finally win the Flower Filigree Incense Box.