Chapter 463: Chapter 463 Miss Bai
Miss Bai, Bai Ruoshu.
Lin Zhiyi had long been familiar with this name.
She was the biggest dark horse in the jewelry circle in recent years.
Bai Ruoshu had won several international design awards while still in university, and held a solo exhibition right after graduation.
Many big-name jewelry brands wanted to keep her, but she chose to join Xue Man’s studio.
It’s said that Xue Man, as an alumnus, helped her out during a campus visit.
Her capabilities always earned Xue Man’s praise and were frequently mentioned to Lin Zhiyi.
However, the person who truly made Lin Zhiyi remember the name Bai Ruoshu wasn’t Xue Man, but Song Wanqiu.
In her past life, at the height of Song Wanqiu’s success, Bai Ruoshu appeared.
It took less than two months for her to become Song Wanqiu’s biggest rival.
As for the outcome, Lin Zhiyi didn’t know.
Because she had died.
She wondered if too much had changed in this life, as Bai Ruoshu appeared so much earlier than before.
Returning to reality, Lin Zhiyi watched the graceful woman approaching.
She wore a light-colored cape coat, with an irregular bead necklace around her neck, understated yet costly.
Her chestnut long curls casually flowed down her back, her exquisite face resembling springtime peach blossoms in the light.
Every movement exuded an air of elegance and nobility.
She turned to the reception with a faint smile, “Good morning.”
Then, she slightly nodded at Lin Zhiyi, her gaze lingering for only a moment.
Her look wasn’t quite polite, carrying an indescribable feeling.
But when Lin Zhiyi looked again, Bai Ruoshu had already entered the elevator.
She shook her head, feeling overly suspicious.
She didn’t even know Bai Ruoshu, so where did all these feelings come from?
The receptionist then noticed her, “Who are you?”
Lin Zhiyi stepped forward, “I’m here to report in.”
The receptionist gave her a once-over, her attire very ordinary.
Not to mention the lack of brand names, coming to a jewelry studio without even wearing any jewelry was unexpected.
Probably just someone here for miscellaneous duties.
The receptionist glanced casually at the computer, not even looking at Lin Zhiyi, and pointed to the other end of the hallway.
“HR is inside.”
“Okay.”
Lin Zhiyi noticed the receptionist’s disdain, a stark contrast to her treatment of Bai Ruoshu.
But she said nothing.
Society is indeed realistic like this, and she had no right to demand anything from others.
She turned and walked towards the HR department.
In the elevator.
Colleagues made room when they saw Bai Ruoshu.
Going upstairs, someone made a side comment.
“I think I just saw Lin Zhiyi.”
“I saw her too, I thought I was seeing things. Could she have come back?”
“Even though the email forgery incident was clarified, the studio still got implicated, how could she have the nerve to come back?”
“I heard she has someone backing her.”
A female colleague sneered, “Who knows how many people she’s been through. Those men aren’t afraid of getting sick.”
A few chuckled softly.
The colleagues didn’t know that after Lin Zhiyi was dismissed, she got engaged to Sang Li.
Although there were some rumors in Gang City, no one had the time to pay attention to Lin Zhiyi, only knowing that later it was debunked citing Du Qian’s mental illness delusions.
So they only knew a few years ago before Song Wanqiu had any incidents, Song Wanqiu often mentioned privately how Lin Zhiyi was entangled with men.
At this moment, the elevator doors opened.
As everyone stepped out, Bai Ruoshu reached out to stop the female colleague who had disparaged Lin Zhiyi.
“Zhao Xuan, who were you talking about just now?”
Zhao Xuan pursed her lips, “Lin Zhiyi, a woman who climbed up through her looks and body.”
“She stirred up our office’s four male designers — some resigned, some were fired, her tactics are truly shrewd.”
“Miss Bai, you’re not like her, you better be careful.”
When Lin Zhiyi first arrived, she showed remarkable talent, Xue Man took her everywhere she went.
Over time, Zhao Xuan, being a senior, had fewer opportunities.
Moreover, Zhao Xuan had a crush on one of those male designers.
Now he’s so downcast, he’s forced to muddle through in the mid-to-low-end market.
Bai Ruoshu’s bright eyes curved into a smile, relaxed and unperturbed.
“That’s an exaggeration, I think I also saw her downstairs just now. She didn’t seem as you described.”
Zhao Xuan snorted as if hearing a joke.
“Others might not know, but I do. There was a brief report online years ago about Gong Family’s adopted daughter being kept by a man. I recognized her in an instant. I still have the screenshot too.”
Bai Ruoshu was surprised, “Really?”
“Let me show you.”
Zhao Xuan opened her gallery and zoomed in on a photo.
In the picture, Lin Zhiyi was embracing and kissing a man, but only the blurry back of the man was visible.
Zhao Xuan said, “This report was taken down from the internet in less than three hours, to this day no one knows who the man was.”
“I never imagined she’d be such a person.” Bai Ruoshu lightly frowned, her peripheral glance catching the author’s name at the bottom-right of the screenshot.
“Miss Bai, she’s naturally not comparable to you, but it’s wise to stay alert.”
Bai Ruoshu didn’t reply, just smiled, “Let’s go, time to work.”
Zhao Xuan nodded and turned to head towards the office.
Bai Ruoshu took out her phone and sent a message.
“Get me info on this paparazzo.”
…
Lin Zhiyi had maintained a decent relationship with the HR manager before, so her entry went smoothly.
Just as she finished signing, Xue Man’s message arrived.
“Come up, I have something to discuss with you.”
“Okay.”
Setting down her phone, Lin Zhiyi informed the manager and went upstairs to Xue Man’s office.
The upstairs had been renovated, now looking more upscale than before.
Xue Man’s office from the outside was full of design and splendor.
Lin Zhiyi knocked on the door.
“Come in.”
Xue Man’s voice came through.
Lin Zhiyi opened the door and was greeted by floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a more imposing Xue Man whom she hadn’t seen in a while.
“President Xue.”
Xue Man nodded slightly, not standing but pointing to the sofa beside her.
“Zhiyi, meet our chief designer.”
With that, a figure stood up from the sofa.
Bai Ruoshu extended her hand towards Lin Zhiyi, “Hello, I’m Bai Ruoshu.”
Seeing this, Lin Zhiyi also politely extended her hand.
Just as she was about to speak, Bai Ruoshu proactively grasped her hand, but only held a single finger.
A bit dismissive.
Given they weren’t acquainted, Lin Zhiyi didn’t mind.
“Hello, Lin Zhiyi.”
As she raised her eyes, a pair of bright eyes gazed at her.
Still a calm and indifferent look, but this time Lin Zhiyi understood Bai Ruoshu’s expression.
The disregard from someone in a higher position.
Releasing her hand, Xue Man slowly spoke, “Zhiyi, although you’ve worked at the studio before, the studio has undergone changes in these two years, everything needs to be started fresh.”
“Okay.”
Lin Zhiyi understood Xue Man’s meaning, she couldn’t rush things.
Xue Man continued, “Jing City hosts an annual charity gala by elite families, this year it’s hosted by the Gong Family, with the commemorative jewelry designed by our studio. Zhiyi, I want you to work with Ruoshu as her assistant to design it together.”
Lin Zhiyi was momentarily stunned.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to, but Bai Ruoshu as a jewelry designer surely had the capability to design independently.
Jing City’s elite charity gala was no small event.
The commemorative jewelry each year held significant importance, an honor for any designer.
Bai Ruoshu might not want a co-designer.
Unexpectedly, Bai Ruoshu turned to look at Lin Zhiyi.
“I’m looking forward to collaborating with Miss Lin.”