"Lemon, Lu Chengjing has reviewed your design and agreed to give you a chance to bid exceptionally. The bidding time is three days later."

  After Wen Ning received Qiao Miaos phone call, he immediately rushed to the garment factory and discussed the matter of making a mold with Li Xinhou.

  "The Lu Group wants to collaborate on a product, with the Lu familys backing, sales and promotion will not be a problem. This is a rare opportunity for Manrou."

  Li Xinhou couldnt hide his excitement: "Really? Thats great! Little miss, youre amazing. I knew youd be back and the company would get back on track."

  Wenning took out his own design draft, "The bidding meeting will be in three days, we need to rush and make a physical prototype first."

  Li Xinhou hesitated and said: "In order to keep confidentiality and continue with the follow-up design, we usually just submit a quotation for bidding. Do we need to directly push out the prototype?"

  "Our conditions are no match for those of other major companies, and we cant win a price war either. We can only use design and quality to convince the Lus."

  Li Xinhou nodded in agreement, took another look at the design, and furrowed his brow. "Miss, these are all wool and silk, very expensive materials. If we really take on this order, Lus company will at most pay 30% of the deposit first, which is not enough for us to purchase the fabric. In addition to raw materials, machines, and labor, everything needs to be updated and increased..."

  "The company is now simply taking on orders that others cant finish, processing them for a meager profit. The capital chain is extremely tight, and its only being maintained with the trust of a few old suppliers. As of now, there isnt even a single penny that can be taken out."

  "Uncle Li, dont worry, Ill think of a way for the funding. First, let people make the samples."

  ……

  That afternoon, at Xies home.

  Xie Wenyue was dressed in a heavy evening gown, with a diamond necklace sparkling around her neck and thumb-sized pearl earrings on her ears, as if she couldnt wait to wear all the familys jewelry on herself.

  "Dad, you promised me, today I must clarify with the Gu family and let me marry into the Gu family." Xie Yuanyuan said coquettishly.

  "Alright, alright, dont worry, dear daughter, Ill definitely get this done today."

  "What if Wen Ni regrets it and doesnt go home today?" Xie Yuanyuan worried.

  Bei Pings eyes flashed with a sharp light, "She doesnt dare not to go. Even if she doesnt go, the Gu family wont want her anyway. In recent years, the Gu family has developed rapidly, and after Gu Bei returned from studying abroad, he became famous for his surgical skills, so the Gu family will definitely look for a daughter-in-law who is a good match."

  With this guarantee, Xie Wanyi felt like she had taken a reassurance pill, and her mind couldnt help but start fantasizing about the scene of marrying Gu Beidi.

  "Where is she? Go call her down." Xie Beiping looked at his watch and asked impatiently.

  At this time, Wen Nings figure came down from the stairs. She was wearing a pale pink sleeveless cheongsam, her hair casually coiled behind her head, with only a touch of lip color, and she looked very simple overall.

  Xie Wanwan sneered, "Others are holding an engagement banquet, and youre dressed like youre in mourning."

  Xie Bei Ping didnt like it either, but he didnt want to waste any more time, so he ordered the carriage to move on.

  Wen Ning and Xie Yunyun sat side by side in the back seat, Wen Ning silently gazing out at the scenery outside the window.

  Xie Wenyue hated her calm demeanor the most, it made her teeth itch just by looking at her, but thinking about tonights main event, she didnt want to clash with Wen Ning, so she endured it.

  She opened her phone, found her friends WeChat, 【Still havent figured it out after so long? What kind of medicine is it? 】

  The other party replied: "Ive already sent your medicine to a doctor friend for analysis. Ill get back to you as soon as theres any news."

  ……

  Home Inn

  Today is the engagement banquet of Gu Nan Cheng, the eldest son of the Gu family, and Tang Shi Shi, the daughter of the Tang family. Gu Bei Ci, with a tall and handsome figure like jade, wearing a black tailcoat, stood at the door to help entertain guests.

  The car had just driven into the gate when Xie Wenyue saw Gu Beidi from afar, and she was like a chicken that had been injected with blood. As soon as the car slowed down and stopped at the entrance, Xie Wenyue rushed out of the car first, and Gu Beidi came to greet her, his expression suddenly brightening up.

  Xie Wenyuan was delighted, Gu Beici helped Wen Ning open the car door from the side.

  "Xiao Ning, youre here too? I mentioned you to my mom today, come on in."

  Gu Beis right hand intimately rested on Wen Nings shoulder, pulling her inside, while Xie Wenyue caught up from behind and grasped his left hand.

  With his left arm around one and his right arm around the other, this peculiar combination attracted attention from those around them. Gu Bei Ci hastily withdrew his hand and took a step forward, leading the two of them to stand before Madame Gu.

  "Mrs. Gu, its been a long time since Ive seen you! You look even more beautiful than before." Xie Wenyue rushed forward to hug her, as if trying to make up for lost time.

  Gus mother quietly pushed people away and smiled at Wen Ning.

  "Hello, Aunt Gu." Wen Ning stepped forward to greet her.

  Gus mother was shocked and looked up and down at Wen Ning.

  "This is your moms dress, I have one too. Just now I thought I saw your mom."

  "Xiao Ning, its been many years since we last met, youve become even more beautiful. Your father told me that you went abroad to study, when did you return?"

  Wen Ning hadnt replied yet when Gu Beidi hastily said: "She just got back a few days ago."

  Xie Wanwan saw that the focus was always on Wen Ning, and quickly changed the subject: "Aunt, when is Nanchengs wedding ceremony? Have the best man and maid of honor been decided?"

  When it comes to her sons happy event, Mrs. Gus spirits lifted, "The wedding is next month, the groomsmen except for Bei Ci, are your friends from Nan Cheng, and there is still one bridesmaid missing."

  Gus mother suddenly turned her head and asked Wen Ning, "Little Ning, will you be a bridesmaid?"

  Wen Ning felt out of place, Xie Wenyuan saw herself being excluded and hastily said: "Aunt, my sister is not suitable. Her sister has a boyfriend and will get married soon."

  Gus mother and Gu Bei Ci were both stunned, Xie Wenwen turned her head to ask Wen Ning: "Is it sister? Didnt you say that today you would bring him together to introduce him to everyone?"

  Xie Beiping wants to maintain the engagement, but the object of the engagement is changed to Xie Wenyuan. The best way is for Wen Ning to take the initiative to bring a boyfriend and let everyone in the Gu family know that she doesnt like Gu Beidi.

  "Xiao Ning, do you have a boyfriend?"

  She nodded slightly and looked towards the door, got up and walked out, "Hes already at the door."

  As soon as Shen Shihan arrived at the entrance of the Gus house, he saw a familiar figure walking towards him from the crowd.

  She wore a pale pink cheongsam with a high slit, and as she moved, the hem fluttered lightly, revealing a slender white leg. Her slim waist was like a willow swaying in the spring breeze, and there was an indescribable charm to her.

  Shen Zihan had never seen a woman look like this before. He slightly raised his chin and his gaze fell on her face.

  A gentle warmth lingered between her eyebrows, a soft smile playing on the corners of her mouth, like a painting that invites people to savor its meaning. This expression was very familiar to Shen Cihan.

  For the past two years, every time he came home from work, no matter how late it was, he could see Wen Ning greeting him with this expression.

  Have you finally figured it out? Are you coming back? Shen Sihans lips curled up slightly.

  (End of chapter)