Lin Zhiyi didn’t say anything.
Because she knew better than anyone else that her and Gong Chen’s identities were always a hurdle. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
Bai Ruoshu glanced at the big-mouthed Zhao Xuan and changed the topic: "From what I know about the Gong Family, Third Young Master isn’t a conservative person. He prioritizes innovation and hopes everyone continues to strive."
"Alright, everyone get back to work."
After speaking, Bai Ruoshu smiled at Lin Zhiyi.
As for why she smiled, no one could say.
Lin Zhiyi also returned a smile, and when she returned to her desk, it was piled with thick stacks of documents.
Zhao Xuan, without looking up from the front, instructed, "Zhiyi, since you’ve just returned, familiarize yourself with the studio’s content to do the designs well. Sorry to trouble you."
Lin Zhiyi knew that her return was met with dissatisfaction by many.
Arguments would only exacerbate conflicts with everyone.
She didn’t say anything further, spending the entire morning organizing files, printing documents, and sending them out.
By noon, she hadn’t even had a sip of water, and Bai Ruoshu called her to order lunch.
Although it was a collaboration in design, she hadn’t even touched the designs.
Once everyone had started their lunch break, Lin Zhiyi finally had some free time.
By then, her stomach had already been growling with hunger.
She had just sat down with her phone to order takeout when a slight sound she made drew a tut from her resting colleagues.
She had no choice but to leave the studio.
Twenty minutes later, the takeout arrived.
She ate her meal at the steps beside the landscape. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
Halfway through eating, her phone rang.
Seeing it was a call from Gong Chen, she hurriedly swallowed the food in her mouth and found a secluded spot to answer the call.
Covering her mouth, she lowered her voice: "Hello? What’s up?"
"What are you doing?" The man’s voice was clear and ambiguous.
"Lunch break. Everyone’s resting now," Lin Zhiyi said softly.
"What did you have for lunch?"
"I ate with everyone... just steak, from a nearby steakhouse that’s really good. Once I get my salary, I’ll treat you."
"Okay."
"If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now, or it’ll disturb others."
"Alright."
After hanging up, Lin Zhiyi sighed in relief and resumed eating her takeout.
She didn’t notice a car parked under the shade of the opposite tree.
The person inside was watching her.
Inside the car.
Chen Jin turned and asked, "Third Young Master, should I go get Miss Lin?"
Gong Chen raised his hand to interrupt, "No need. Her silence means she doesn’t want me to help. With her proud character, she wouldn’t want me to see her in this state."
"Should I let President Xue know?"
"No need, let her handle it herself."
Gong Chen said to let Lin Zhiyi handle it herself.
But watching her eat unappetizing takeout at this hour, his dark eyes gradually narrowed.
His fists clenched, restraining the urge to barge into the studio.
A moment later, Lin Zhiyi disposed of her finished takeout, wiped her mouth, and returned to the studio.
Gong Chen loosened his fists and turned to Chen Jin: "Have that newly opened restaurant at the corner prepare me a private room for tonight."
"Yes."
...
Afternoon.
Xue Man returned from a business trip and walked into the office to inquire about the progress of the charity banquet’s Ji Nian Jewelry.
Bai Ruoshu stood up frantically from her seat.
"Sorry, President Xue, I’m still preparing."
"What’s going on? Didn’t I ask Zhiyi to assist you? Why is there still no progress?" Xue Man asked displeased.
No one dared to speak.
Bai Ruoshu helplessly glanced at Lin Zhiyi.
Realizing something, Lin Zhiyi spoke up ahead of Bai Ruoshu.
"President Xue, it’s my fault. Everyone thinks I’ve just come to the studio and am not familiar with many things, so they let me get more acquainted with the work content."
Saying that, she looked at the pile of documents on the desk.
Xue Man stepped forward and flipped through the files, all being past year’s materials.
She immediately understood and forcefully closed the files.
"Anyone not wanting to work, just say it!"
"Daring to delay the Gong Family’s collaboration, are you looking to be boycotted by the industry?"
The room fell silent.
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