Chapter 93: Brazen Favoritism

Lu Xiwán stared intently at the meeting documents in her hand, without lifting her head.

"The meeting equipment has already been checked, the documents have been distributed to everyone, and my work is done."

Upon hearing her say that, Yun Ruojin only then noticed the neatly arranged meeting documents beside her.

For a moment, it sounded unreasonable.

But in the blink of an eye she found a better reason, "Is that all?"

"Xi Wan, today's meeting is to select the summer new‑season design drafts; didn't you know?"

Lu Xiwán: "I know."

"Since you know, why didn't you prepare coffee and snacks?"

"The Design Department submitted several hundred design drafts, this meeting will last at least two hours, and you prepared nothing; what will we do when everyone gets hungry?"

Lu Xiwán paused her typing, lifted her head, and stared directly at Yun Ruojin.

Coldly, she said, "Miss Yun, I am Wan's assistant, not the entire Fu Clan's nanny."

"You!"

Yun Ruojin's face darkened, and just as she was about to speak, the conference room door suddenly opened.

Xie Zian strode in, scanned everyone with a glance, and said, "Now that everyone is here, let's begin and make good use of the time."

With the director present, Yun Ruojin, as the deputy director, could no longer bluff.

She could only obediently shut her mouth.

The conference room returned to quiet, and Yun Ruojin pressed the projector button, displaying a flamboyant, boldly colored design drawing before everyone.

"This is my graduation work from abroad, which happens to align with the Fu Clan's design philosophy; everyone, take a look—any revision suggestions?"

Yun Ruojin's words were modest, but her face showed an unmistakable pride.

Xie Zian sat at the head seat, squinting at the projection without offering any evaluation.

"Deputy Director Yun's design is the best I've ever seen; this time our theme also happens to be…"

Before the flattering words could finish, Lu Xiwán lightly tapped the table, interrupting.

"Excuse me, may I ask, are we doing a summer‑limited theme?"

Lu Xiwán's behavior was exactly that of someone completely clueless about design.

Yun Ruojin frowned, "Miss Xi, since you're here to learn, I hope you set your attitude straight."

"If you don't understand, just ask; is there any problem?"

Lu Xiwán rose slowly, meeting Yun Ruojin's subtly angry gaze, her lips clearly smiling, "Or are you saying, Miss Yun, that you lack real substance and dare not answer my question?"

"What am I not daring to do!"

Lu Xiwán's smile widened, she nodded slightly, "Then I'll start asking."

Looking at the ambiguous smile on her face, Yun Ruojin suddenly felt an ominous premonition.

But Lu Xiwán had already stepped onto the stage, and it was too late to regret now.

"Not to mention the issues in the color scheme, Deputy Director Yun, this design is fine in spring or autumn, but now it's summer."

"Wearing this clothing out in the scorching summer of Haicheng is just self‑inflicted suffering."

After speaking, Lu Xiwán shrugged, "I'm indeed not a professional; I'm evaluating this design from a consumer's perspective."

The scene was silent for a few seconds, and Yun Ruojin, unable to bear it any longer, stood up abruptly.

"On what grounds do you question my design?!"

Yun Ruojin's expression twisted, the refined face unable to suppress her anger.

Xie Zian hadn't even said anything!

Lu Xiwán calmly looked at her, "Based on my understanding of Haicheng's climate and consumer needs."

"Fu Clan's clothes aren't cheap."

"Who would spend a lot of money to buy a piece of clothing that can only be displayed at home?"

Xie Zian fell silent for a moment, then suddenly led the applause.