QIN Corporation, Summer
Xia Xingxing:
"Bai Ning, you've been with our Secretariat for a few days now. We have a cooperation project with French Lady Fashion for the next season, and you will be in charge of following up on it."
As Xia Xingxing spoke, a flicker of jealousy crossed her eyes.
She handed over several folders to Bai Ning,
Xia Xingxing:
"Here are the project materials. Take a look at them as soon as possible."
White Ning took the folders and glanced at them briefly,
White Ning:
"Sure."
Bai Ning turned and walked back to her seat.
Staring at her retreating figure, the jealousy in Xia Xingxing's eyes intensified.
The cooperation project with Lady Fashion had always been her responsibility.
But this very morning, Qin Feng had called her over and asked her to hand over the project to Bai Ning.
Why?
What was so special about this country bumpkin? Just because she was Qing Feng's fiancée?
At that moment, Xia Xingxing received a text message.
Zhang Wan'er:
"How's the thing I told you about last time?"
It was from Zhang Wan'er.
Xia Xingxing thought for a moment and quickly replied,
Xia Xingxing:
"Miss Zhang, rest assured. I will definitely get rid of that country bumpkin this time!"
Zhang Wan'er responded with just two words,
Zhang Wan'er:
"Hurry up!"
She couldn't wait a moment longer.
At the Zhang patriarch's banquet, Zhang Wan'er had designed that scheme to frame White Ning for stealing something, hoping to drive her away.
But Bai Ning had easily defused the situation, and it had ended up with Zhang Wan'er losing face in front of everyone.
She wouldn't let it go so easily!
A dark look crossed Zhang Wan'er's face. Bai Ning, just you wait!
After a busy day, BaiNing had gone through the materials Xia Xingxing had given her, getting a good grasp of the project.
For the next season's cooperation, the Qin Corporation was planning to launch several jewelry pieces, which were already in the design phase. All Bai Ning had to do was follow up on the progress, which was a piece of cake for her.
When she got home after work, White Ning found that her belongings had been moved to the downstairs servant's room.
Bai Ning:
"Who moved my stuff around?"
Bai Ning was quite annoyed and frowned as she asked.
Ma Lin, clicking her high heels, walked up to White Ning with a triumphant smile on her lips.
Ma Lin:
"It was me who had the servants move it. What's the problem? Do you have a complaint?"
BaiNing:
"Didn't your mother teach you that it's stealing to move someone else's things without their permission?"
Bai Ning:
"Didn't your mother teach you that it's stealing to move someone else's things without their permission?"
BaiNing folded her arms across her chest, leaning casually against the door frame with a indifferent expression.
Ma Lin:
"Just two old suitcases?"
Ma Lin retorted sarcastically, her tone dripping with disdain.
Ma Lin:
"Old suitcases are so precious to you? No wonder, coming from the countryside. Our Qin family kindly took you in, feeding and clothing you. Even living in the servant's room is a thousand times better than the countryside. If you don't want to stay, just leave!"
"Old suitcases?"
Bai Ning looked at Ma Lin as if she were an idiot. These were the suitcases her grandfather had specially commissioned from an Italian master. The design, craftsmanship, and materials were all top-notch. In Ma Lin's mouth, they had become old suitcases. It seemed the Qin family's knowledge was quite limited.
Qin Feng:
"What's going on?"
Qin Feng, who had just got off work, heard the quarrel and asked with a few degrees of coldness and detachment.
Ma Lin:
"Cousin."
Ma Lin, seeing Qin Feng, quickly clung to his arm, putting on a wronged look.
Ma Lin:
"You come and judge. I was kindly helping White Ning move her things, and she accused me of stealing. Those two old suitcases of hers, even a beggar on the street wouldn't want them. How could I possibly steal them?"
White Ning smiled,
White Ning:
"Qin Feng, you heard it too. She moved my things without my permission."
Qin Feng frowned slightly, casually pulling his arm back, and asked with a poker face,
Qin Feng:
"Ma Lin, did you have someone move White Ning's things?"
His cold and intimidating aura made Ma Lin involuntarily take a step back.
Ma Lin:
"Cousin, it was Auntie's orders."
Qin Feng nodded. He knew his mother didn't like White Ning, but no matter what, Bai Ning was a guest. If Grandpa found out that Bai Ning had been moved to the servant's room, he would definitely be angry.
"Move Miss Bai's things back to my room," Qin Feng instructed the servants.
Before he finished speaking, Bai Ning interrupted.
White Ning:
"No need."
Thinking about what happened last night, Bai Ning frowned and refused.
Her expression caught Qin Feng's eye, making him somewhat displeased.
She would rather live in the servant's room than stay with him?
Qin Feng's face darkened. He thought for a moment and then said,
Qin Feng:
"You will stay in the guest room from now on."
Bai Ning:
"Whatever."
Bai Ning shrugged. She didn't mind staying in the guest room. More importantly, she didn't want to stay in Qin Feng's room anymore. If something like last night happened again, it would be too awkward.
The guest room of the Qin family was exquisitely decorated, which suited White Ning's taste quite well. After tidying up her things, Bai Ning sat on a chair, preparing to rest when her phone suddenly rang.
She glanced at the screen and saw it was a call from Song Yaxuan.
Bai Ning:
"Hello, this is Bai Ning."
Bai Ning answered the call.
Song Yaxuan:
"It's me, Ning Ning sister."
Song Yaxuan's voice came from the other end of the line,
Song Yaxuan:
"Are you free on Sunday evening?"
Sunday should be a day off, and she didn't have any special plans. White Ning smiled and said,
Bai Ning:
"I'm free. What's up?"
Song Yaxuan:
"My new drama has wrapped up. Ning Ning sister, I want to invite you to the bar to celebrate on Sunday night."
Song Yaxuan invited enthusiastically, her voice filled with anticipation.
White Ning:
"Congratulations!"
Song Yaxuan's new drama had achieved success again, and White Ning was genuinely happy for him.
Song Yaxuan:
"Sunday night at seven, at Meise Bar."
White Ning:
"Okay, see you then."
After hanging up the phone, a cold and stern voice suddenly came from behind,
Qin Feng:
"Who were you talking to on the phone?"
The sudden voice startled BaiNing. She turned around and saw Qin Feng's familiar handsome face in her line of sight.
Bai Ning:
"Who I was talking to is none of your business, right?"
BaiNing stood up and frowned,
Bai Ning:
"Instead, why did you come to my room without permission? Don't you know how to knock?"
Seeing Bai Ning's indifferent attitude, Qin Feng's handsome face darkened.
The man on the phone just now, she had been all smiles and laughter, but with him, she was so prickly, like a little hedgehog.
Qin Feng:
"This is my house."
Qin Feng said coldly,
Qin Feng:
"I came to tell you that I'm taking you to see Grandpa this weekend."
White Ning:
"Sure, no problem."
White Ning agreed readily.
Grandpa Ma and Bai Ning's grandpa were close friends who had been through thick and thin. Since she had come to City A, as a junior, she should visit Grandpa Ma out of respect.
Unexpectedly, Bai Ning agreed so quickly, and Qin Feng was taken aback.
Recalling White Ning's phone call just now, Qin Feng said coldly,
Qin Feng:
"Remember your status. Don't go to some bar with disreputable people and bring shame to the Qin family."
Bring shame to the Qin family?
Who did he think he was to control her? Did he really think he was her fiancé?
White Ning:
"This is my freedom, and it has nothing to do with the Qin family."
Bai Ning curled her lips,
Bai Ning:
"In three months, we will break off the engagement. Mr. Ma, you are overstepping your bounds."
Seeing that Qin Feng's face had turned so cold it was almost frozen, White Ning unhesitatingly issued an order to leave.
White Ning:
"I need to rest. If you have nothing else to say, please leave."
Qin Feng's handsome face twitched. This woman actually dared to drive him away?
White Ning pushed Qin Feng out without hesitation and then closed the door with a bang.
The loud bang made Qin Feng extremely annoyed. He had never been driven away like this, especially not by a woman. Originally,
He had intended to offer her some professional guidance. He'd assigned the Lady Fashion project to Bai Ning through Xia Xingxing, hoping to give her a challenging opportunity to grow. He knew that such a large project would be difficult for a newcomer, and he'd planned to mentor her personally. But now, it seemed unnecessary. The woman was utterly unappreciative. Bai Ning, of course, remained oblivious to his intentions. If she knew he considered this a trial by fire, she'd be speechless.
After dismissing Qin Feng,
Bai Ning retrieved a slim laptop from her exquisitely crafted luggage and opened an encrypted file.
Inside, lay the designs for her latest collection of gowns.