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Chapter 812: Really Didn’t Bribe?

Chapter 812: Chapter 812: Really Didn’t Bribe?

Zhu Qianying returned to the studio, and the staff gathered around her asking for gifts.

Zhu Qianying distributed the gifts one by one, and then everyone dispersed to get busy with their work.

Of course, Zhu Qianying had also promised everyone that she would treat them to a good meal at noon today.

Once all the staff had gone, her assistant Xiao Yu took out a stack of documents for her to sign and then teased her, "Sister Ying Zi, are you not making Boss Yan feel the pinch by always having him treat us to big meals?"

Of course, she knew that Boss Yan had plenty of money, but having money didn’t necessarily make one generous.

Zhu Qianying lowered her head and rustled through the papers to sign her name, "I never asked him to pay; he insisted on joining us for the meal."

Xiao Yu clicked her tongue twice, "Sister Ying Zi, you’re flaunting your affection too obviously, torturing us singles. Soon there won’t be anyone left to work."

Zhu Qianying finally lifted her head to glance at her, "Single dog, may I ask if you’re interested in being my sister-in-law? My brother is young and promising, a prime example of tall, rich, and handsome!"

The brother Zhu Qianying referred to was Luo Yifan’s eldest son, Luo Xian, who was a few months older than Zhu Qianying. Occasionally, Zhu Qianying would jokingly call Luo Xian ’Brother’.

Once, Luo Xian came to the studio wanting to commission two pieces of jewelry for a friend. Zhu Qianying was not there, so she instructed Xiao Yu to receive him.

Afterward, whenever relatives asked Luo Xian about getting a girlfriend, he would get Zhu Qianying to introduce Xiao Yu to him.

Zhu Qianying mentioned this to Xiao Yu as a joke, and whether it was because it wasn’t formal enough or for some other reason, Xiao Yu had never given a direct response.

However, this time Xiao Yu hesitated for a moment, then replied to her, "Actually, it wouldn’t hurt to start by being friends."

Zhu Qianying’s assistant was a top student from a Design College, beautiful and talented with ambition, but most importantly, she had a good temper and was very capable at work.

So, while Zhu Qianying seemed to be joking, there genuinely was a sincere element to it.

Seeing her coy manner, Zhu Qianying sensed there might be a chance, and after being tied up with urgent tasks, she called Luo Xian.

"Little sis, looking for me?" Luo Xian’s voice came through the phone with a laugh, clearly in a good mood.

As for the terms ’brother’ and ’sister’, whether it’s between Zhu Qianying and her sister or between the Luo brothers, they mostly take it as a joke.

"Brother, do you really like our Xiao Yu?"

He had mentioned it several times, but always in the presence of relatives, leaving Zhu Qianying unclear if his feelings were genuine or if it was just a shield.

"Oh? Is there a chance?" Luo Xian’s tone was very laid-back.

"She said you can start by being friends, so how about if I give her your contact information? If she’s willing, she should add you on her own initiative. What do you think?"

"Sure, I quite fancy her, and being friends sounds good!"

He seemed quite willing indeed.

When Xiao Yu came in again, Zhu Qianying sent all of Luo Xian’s contact information directly to Xiao Yu’s email in front of her.

"If you feel like making this friend, you can initiate contact. Don’t feel obligated because of me."

Xiao Yu blushed and responded, her demeanor suggesting a hint of something more, making Zhu Qianying, playing matchmaker for the first time in her life, sense a whiff of romance.

However, when it came to others’ romantic affairs, Zhu Qianying usually preferred not to intermeddle. After giving out the contact details, she didn’t follow up.

The domestic jewelry exhibition wasn’t very influential internationally.

After all, the country’s jewelry industry had only begun to emerge recently.

But domestically, its influence was not to be underestimated.

For Han Zhiying’s studio, which had only been established for a year, receiving an invitation from the organizing committee was not only a great honor but also an excellent opportunity to showcase their work.

That morning, after receiving a barrage of messages from Xiao Yu, Zhu Qianying immediately asked Boss Yan.

"Boss Yan, did you pull some strings with the Jewelry Association for us?"

It’s no wonder Zhu Qianying would have such an idea, after all, this opportunity had come so suddenly, and it was like an enormous pie that had dropped from the sky, arriving in a somewhat bewildering manner.

Yan Shao, however, had a blank look on his face, Zhu Qianying passed the mobile phone to him, and after he had read it, he firmly shook his head.

"I swear, I have not done anything to promote this jewelry exhibition, nor have I had any dealings with anyone from the Jewelry Association."

On matters like this, Yan Shao always disdained lying, so although Zhu Qianying was still a bit puzzled about why the Association favored Han Zhiying, she was very happy to return to the company and start making all the necessary preparations.

It wasn’t yet lunchtime when there was a knock on the door of Zhu Qianying’s office.

"Come in!"

Zhu Qianying thought it was Xiao Yu at first, but when she raised her head, it was Yan Shao.

A glance at the wall clock showed it was not yet eleven o’clock.

"Why so early?"

Yan Shao smiled at her but didn’t answer her question; instead, he walked behind her and started to knead her tense shoulders.

Zhu Qianying tilted her head back and comfortably leaned it against his firm abdomen.

"Have you finished your business?"

Yan Shao shook his head, "Not yet, how could it be so fast?"

Zhu Qianying also thought that made sense, how could such an important project have its tender drafted in just one morning?

"It’s not a big deal if the work isn’t finished, but the wife can’t go hungry!" Yan Shao said with righteous conviction.

Ever since Zhu Qianying had returned to work in the studio after giving birth, her lunch each day had been personally overseen by Yan Shao who made sure she was escorted to eat.

It was then that Zhu Qianying remembered she hadn’t yet informed him about her promise to treat the staff to a big meal.

"I promised the staff I’d treat them to a big meal, you don’t mind, do you?"

Yan Shao himself was a considerate boss, and that afternoon, Qin Xiu and a group of high-ranking managers had gone for a big meal too, of course, at Yan Shao’s suggestion, and the bill was also covered by Yan Shao.

It was just that Yan Shao wanted to accompany his wife, so he chose not to attend.

"No problem, what do you want to eat? Have Xiao Yu book a table in advance."

Zhu Qianying knew he wouldn’t object, asking him was just a matter of showing him respect.

"They want to go for a Western-style buffet, what do you think?"

"That’s fine!"

Yan Shao actually preferred the kind of dining where everyone grabbed their food and sat at individual tables rather than gathering around one big table, that way, he could have some private conversations with Zhu Qianying.

"Then wait for me for a bit, we’ll leave in half an hour."

Yan Shao didn’t disturb her work, and settled down on the Sofa to look at emails on his mobile phone.

The Western restaurant for the buffet was just opposite the Yanhuang Group building, and when Zhu Qianying and Yan Shao led Han Zhiying’s staff into the dining room, they immediately saw Qin Xiu and several senior executives from Yanhuang in the buffet area getting food.

"Grandfather, what a coincidence that you’re also here for the buffet!"

Qin Xiu, holding a plate, came over and asked.

"Nonsense!"

Yan Shao put on an indifferent face as if he couldn’t be bothered to talk to this idiot, and Qin Xiu pretended to cower slightly.

Zhu Qianying smiled at Qin Xiu and nodded to the other senior executives behind him.

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