Chapter 179

This workspace, in its better days, certainly didn't look like this.

Translation: "This work area, in better times, was never like this scene." Need to keep meaning. Could be: "This work area, in better times, was never like this." Let's produce: "This work area, in better times, was never like this scene." Keep single line.

Everyone's computers were on; they were either busy with their own tasks or gathered in small groups discussing design drawings and samples. In short, what you saw was everyone's full enthusiasm for work.

Translation: "Everyone's computers were on, either busy with their own tasks or gathered in twos and threes discussing design drawings, discussing samples; in short, what one saw was everyone's full enthusiasm for work." Need to keep meaning. Let's produce: "Everyone's computers were on, either busy with their own tasks or gathered in twos and threes discussing design drawings and samples; in short, what one saw was everyone's full enthusiasm for work."

But now, everyone's computers are black screens, each person listless and lifeless.

Translation: "But now, everyone's computers are black screens, each one listless and lethargic." Let's produce: "But now, everyone's computers are black screens, each one listless and lethargic."

This is all because they know that Xie Mengke is going to sell the studio.

Translation: "This is all because they know Xie Mengke is going to sell her studio." Let's produce: "This is all because they know Xie Mengke is going to sell her studio."

"Sister Mengke, we can't bear to part." This was said by Sun Tian Tian, who walked up to Xie Mengke's side, extremely reluctant.

Translation: '"Sister Mengke, we can't bear to part." This is, a person named Sun Tian Tian walked up to Xie Mengke's side and said, extremely reluctant.' Need to keep meaning. Let's produce: '"Sister Mengke, we can't bear to part," said Sun Tian Tian as she walked up to Xie Mengke's side, extremely reluctant.'

Xie Mengke is usually kind and treats everyone very well, so the people in her studio have basically never left; after working together for a long time, everyone has developed feelings for the studio and for Xie Mengke.

Translation: "Xie Mengco is usually kind-hearted and treats everyone extremely well, so the people in her studio basically haven't left; after working together for a long time, everyone has developed feelings for the studio and for Xie Mengke." Let's produce: "Xie Mengke is usually kind-hearted and treats everyone extremely well, so the people in her studio basically haven't left; after working together for a long time, everyone has developed feelings for the studio and for Xie Mengke."

Suddenly having to part, everyone couldn't help but feel sad.

Translation: "Suddenly having to part, everyone couldn't help but become sad." Let's produce: "Suddenly having to part, everyone couldn't help but become sad."

"Ah, Tiantian, I know you're feeling bad, but this is unavoidable; I have to make this choice, otherwise if we continue, not only will I be affected, but your futures will suffer as well."

Translation: '"Ah, Tian Tian, I know you feel bad, but this is unavoidable; I have no choice but to make this decision, otherwise if we continue, not only will I be affected, but so will your futures."' Let's produce: '"Ah, Tian Tian, I know you feel bad, but this is unavoidable; I have no choice but to make this decision, otherwise if we continue, not only will I be affected, but so will your futures."'

"I'm giving up the studio, leaving this industry, and cutting off our ties in fashion design; then you can continue doing what you love. Don't forget, you all have dreams—we can't let my personal situation ruin your lives."

Translation: '"I'm letting go of the studio, leaving this industry, and cutting off our ties in clothing design; then you can continue doing what you love. Don't forget, you all have dreams—you can't let me personally ruin your lives."' Let's produce: '"I'm letting go of the studio, leaving this industry, and cutting off our ties in clothing design; then you can continue doing what you love. Don't forget, you all have dreams—you can't let me personally ruin your lives."'

Xie Mengke also hates to part with everyone, but she must consider herself and everyone else; this approach is the best for her and for everyone in the studio.

Translation: "Xie Mengke also hates to part with everyone, but she must consider herself and everyone else; this approach is the best for her and for everyone in the studio." Let's produce: "Xie Mengke also hates to part with everyone, but she must consider herself and everyone else; this approach is the best for her and for everyone in the studio."

"Those bastards are shameless—using underhanded tactics despite lacking ability, utterly despicable."

Translation: '"That bunch of bastards are too shameless, using underhanded tactics without any skill—despicable and shameless."' Let's produce: '"That bunch of bastards are too shameless, using underhanded tactics without any skill—despicable and shameless."'

"Exactly—if they have talent, they should compete openly; instead, they maliciously suppress us just because our studio does well, which is utterly shameless."

Translation: '"Exactly, if you have ability, fight with real skill; seeing our studio do well, you maliciously suppress us—too shameless."' Let's produce: '"Exactly, if you have ability, fight with real skill; seeing our studio do well, you maliciously suppress us—too shameless."'

"Hmph, I curse those scoundrels to go bankrupt soon, so they can taste being trampled upon, thinking they're something just because they have money and power."

Translation: '"Hum, I curse those bastards to go bankrupt soon, let them taste being trampled, thinking they're something just because they have money and power."' Let's produce: '"Hum, I curse those bastards to go bankrupt soon, let them taste being trampled, thinking they're something just because they have money and power."'

"That's true, but there's nothing we can do—they really do have money and influence; we can't afford to provoke them, and if we keep resisting, our studio will only suffer greater losses—who let us have no backing?"

Translation: '"That's right, but there's nothing we can do; they really do have money and power, we can't afford to provoke them, if we keep resisting stubbornly our studio will only suffer greater losses—who let us have no backing?"' Let's produce: '"That's right, but there's nothing we can do; they really do have money and power, we can't afford to provoke them, if we keep resisting stubbornly our studio will only suffer greater losses—who let us have no backing?"'

Xie Mengke's studio has gotten to where it is today entirely thanks to her own ability.

Translation: "Xie Mengke's studio has gotten to where it is today entirely thanks to her own strength." Let's produce: "Xie Mengke's studio has gotten to where it is today entirely thanks to her own strength."

She still has ability, but compared to those powerful big companies, it seems rather insignificant.

Translation: "She still has ability, but compared to those powerful big companies, it seems rather insignificant." Let's produce: "She still has ability, but compared to those powerful big companies, it seems rather insignificant."

Recently, Xie Mengke entered a competition and defeated several big companies; unexpectedly, they took notice of her studio's strength and wanted to recruit her, but she naturally refused. After several rounds of wrangling, seeing that she showed no sign of yielding, they became angry and began to suppress her studio.

Translation: "Not long ago, Xie Mengke entered a competition and defeated several big companies; unexpectedly, the other side took notice of her studio's strength and wanted to recruit her, but Xie Mengke naturally refused. After several rounds of entanglement, seeing that Xie Mengke showed no sign of yielding, they became angry out of humiliation and began to suppress her studio." Let's produce: "Not long ago, Xie Mengke entered a competition and defeated several big companies; unexpectedly, the other side took notice of her studio's strength and wanted to recruit her, but Xie Mengke naturally refused. After several rounds of entanglement, seeing that Xie Mengke showed no sign of yielding, they became angry out of humiliation and began to suppress her studio."

Although Xie Mengke is talented, she built her studio alone, without deep financial backing, so she can't match her opponents.

Translation: "Although Xie Mengke is capable, she built herself up alone, without a deep purse to back her; how could she be a match for others?" Let's produce: "Although Xie Mengke is capable, she built herself up alone, without a deep purse to back her; how could she be a match for others?"

Another employee stepped forward, worried, and said to Xie Mengke: "Sister Mengke, getting to this point is pretty unavoidable, but nothing is more important than you—you really need to take good care of yourself. As they say, 'As long as the green hills remain, there's no fear of running out of firewood,' right?"

Translation: "Another employee stepped forward and worriedly said to Xie Mengke: 'Sister Mengke, getting to this point is indeed somewhat helpless, but nothing is more important than you; you must take good care of yourself—as the saying goes, "As long as the green hills remain, we need not worry about lack of firewood." You agree, right?'" Let's produce: "Another employee stepped forward and worriedly said to Xie Mengke: 'Sister Mengke, getting to this point is indeed somewhat helpless, but nothing is more important than you; you must take good care of yourself—as the saying goes, "As long as the green hills remain, we need not worry about lack of firewood." You agree, right?'"

"Yeah, my mental fortitude is strong; I won't be easily knocked down."

Translation: '"Mm-hmm, my mental fortitude is so good, I won't be easily knocked down."' Let's produce: '"Mm-hmm, my mental fortitude is so good, I won't be easily knocked down."'

Seeing everyone so reluctant, even a few girls in tears, Xie Mengke couldn't bear it and told them about Xiao Jingrou's offer to buy her studio.

Translation: "Seeing everyone so reluctant, even a few girls crying, Xie Mengke couldn't bear it in her heart, so she briefly mentioned what Xiao Jingrou had said about wanting to buy her studio." Let's produce: "Seeing everyone so reluctant, even a few girls crying, Xie Mengke couldn't bear it in her heart, so she briefly mentioned what Xiao Jingrou had said about wanting to buy her studio."

"I have a senior schoolmate—she's of excellent character and very strong design ability. She said she'd buy my studio and let me keep working there. I'll meet her soon; if we can reach an agreement, we could continue working together. But if..."—Xie Mengke didn't finish, but everyone understood the meaning.

Translation: '"I have an older schoolmate whose character is excellent and whose design ability is very strong; she said she would buy my studio and let me continue working there. I'll go meet her shortly; if we can reach an agreement, then we can continue working together in the future, but if..." Xie Mengke didn't finish the rest, but everyone understood the meaning.' Let's produce: '"I have an older schoolmate whose character is excellent and whose design ability is very strong; she said she would buy my studio and let me continue working there. I'll go meet her shortly; if we can reach an agreement, then we can continue working together in the future, but if..." Xie Mengke didn't finish the rest, but everyone understood the meaning.'

"You, you're not joking with us, are you?"

Translation: '"You, you're not joking with us, are you?"' Let's produce: '"You, you're not joking with us, are you?"'

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy; they've followed Xie Mengke for years and have feelings for her and the studio, so if they could keep working together, they'd naturally be eager.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, everyone's faces immediately lit up with joy; they've followed Xie Mengke for many years, have feelings for her and the studio, and if they could continue working together, they would naturally be eager." Let's produce: "Upon hearing this, everyone's faces immediately lit up with joy; they've followed Xie Mengke for many years, have feelings for her and the studio, and if they could continue working together, they would naturally be eager."

"Sister Mengke, is that schoolmate of yours very wealthy?"

Translation: '"Sister Mengke, is your schoolmate very wealthy?"' Let's produce: '"Sister Mengke, is your schoolmate very wealthy?"'

After all, Xie Mengke's studio is still quite strong; it's not something just anyone can easily acquire.

Translation: "After all, Xie Mengke's studio is still quite strong; it's not something just anyone can easily acquire." Let's produce: "After all, Xie Mengke's studio is still quite strong; it's not something just anyone can easily acquire."

"To be honest, I'm also confused right now; I'll see her soon and talk it over, then I'll understand what's going on." Xie Mengke is also at a loss; having been apart for years, she knows nothing about Xiao Jingrou's life.

Translation: '"To be honest, I'm also a bit confused right now; I'll see her soon, explain things in detail, and then it'll become clear what's going on." Xie Mengke is also at a loss; having been apart for several years, she knows nothing about Xiao Jingrou's life.' Let's produce: '"To be honest, I'm also a bit confused right now; I'll see her soon, explain things in detail, and then it'll become clear what's going on." Xie Mengke is also at a loss; having been apart for several years, she knows nothing about Xiao Jingrou's life.'

"But I will explain those companies' conflicts clearly to my schoolmate."

Translation: '"However, I will make sure to explain clearly to my schoolmate the conflicts with those companies."' Let's produce: '"However, I will make sure to explain clearly to my schoolmate the conflicts with those companies."'

"What?" Upon hearing this, everyone's faces fell; they said dejectedly, "If you tell her all about this, she definitely won't want this mess."

Translation: '"What?" Upon hearing this, everyone's faces immediately showed difficulty; they said dejectedly, "If we tell her everything, she definitely won't want this mess."' Let's produce: '"What?" Upon hearing this, everyone's faces immediately showed difficulty; they said dejectedly, "If we tell her everything, she definitely won't want this mess."'

You should know, Xie Mengke has offended several big companies, the most formidable of which is Xiangnai'er.

Translation: "You should know, Xie Mengke has offended several big companies, the most formidable of which is Fragrant Endure." Let's produce: "You should know, Xie Mengke has offended several big companies, the most formidable of which is Fragrant Endure."

Having offended such a big shot, where could there be any room to survive?

Translation: "Having offended such a big shot, where could there still be a path to survival?" Let's produce: "Having offended such a big shot, where could there still be a path to survival?"

If the other party knew about Xie Mengke's grudges, any sensible person would refuse to take over her studio.

Translation: "If the other side knew about Xie Mengke's grudges, any sensible person would not take over her studio." Let's produce: "If the other side knew about Xie Mengke's grudges, any sensible person would not take over her studio."

After thinking it over, even if Xie Mengke's schoolmate were willing to take over after learning the truth, the studio couldn't compete with such a big company—so in the end, wouldn't it still be a dead end?

Translation: "After thinking it over, even if Xie Mengke's schoolmate, upon learning the situation, were willing to take over, the studio couldn't possibly compete with such a big company; in the end, wouldn't it still be a dead end?" Let's produce: "After thinking it over, even if Xie Mengke's schoolmate, upon learning the situation, were willing to take over, the studio couldn't possibly compete with such a big company; in the end, wouldn't it still be a dead end?"

Thinking of this, everyone fell back into their previous miserable state.

Translation: "Thinking of this, everyone again fell back into their previous miserable state." Let's produce: "Thinking of this, everyone again fell back into their previous miserable state."

……

Translation: "……" (ellipsis). We need to output exactly the ellipsis as is? Probably just "……". We'll output that.

In contrast, Xiao Jingrou's mood is the opposite of theirs; usually quiet, she walks toward her car humming a little tune.

Translation: "In contrast, on the other side, Xiao Jingrou's mood is completely opposite to theirs; usually gentle and quiet, she walks toward her car while humming a little tune." Let's produce: "In contrast, on the other side, Xiao Jingrou's mood is completely opposite to theirs; usually gentle and quiet, she walks toward her car while humming a little tune."

Her luck is too good, isn't it? She actually got someone else's victory for free.

Translation: "Her luck is also too good, isn't it? She actually picked up someone else's victory fruits for free." Let's produce: "Her luck is also too good, isn't it? She actually picked up someone else's victory fruits for free."

Her studio is indeed renovated, but starting a business isn't that simple; she's just getting started, and recruiting staff, management, and launching projects are all challenges.

Translation: "Her studio has indeed been renovated, but starting a business isn't that simple; she's only just begun, and recruiting staff, management, and launching projects are all problems." Let's produce: "Her studio has indeed been renovated, but starting a business isn't that simple; she's only just begun, and recruiting staff, management, and launching projects are all problems."

Trying to make the studio's name known—how easy is that?

Translation: "Trying to make the studio's reputation known—how easy is that?" Let's produce: "Trying to make the studio's reputation known—how easy is that?"

But if she acquired Xie Mengke's studio, it would be like getting someone else's achievements for free; Xie Mengke's studio is very famous, and her personal ability is also very strong—with Xie Mengke's help, her own studio could gradually get on track.

Translation: "But if she were to acquire Xie Mengke's studio, it would be like getting someone else's achievements for free; Xie Mengke's studio is very famous, her own abilities are also very strong, and with Xie Mengke's help, her own studio could gradually get on track." Let's produce: "But if she were to acquire Xie Mengke's studio, it would be like getting someone else's achievements for free; Xie Mengke's studio is very famous, her own abilities are also very strong, and with Xie Mengke's help, her own studio could gradually get on track."

Actually, if she wanted, Xiao Ming could give her any fame or profit.

Translation: "Actually, if she wanted, Xiao Ming could give her any fame or profit." Let's produce: "Actually, if she wanted, Xiao Ming could give her any fame or profit."

But if she did that, she wouldn't experience the joy of building a business, working step by step to realize her dreams.

Translation: "But if that were the case, she wouldn't experience the joy of building a business, working step by step to realize her dreams." Let's produce: "But if that were the case, she wouldn't experience the joy of building a business, working step by step to realize her dreams."

So she told her father that she wants to build the studio herself; of course, she'll seek his help when needed.

Translation: "So she told her father that she wants to rely on herself to get this studio off the ground; of course, when needed, she will also appropriately seek help from her father." Let's produce: "So she told her father that she wants to rely on herself to get this studio off the ground; of course, when needed, she will also appropriately seek help from her father."

She had been worrying about staff matters, not expecting Xie Mengke to just hand everything over to her.

Translation: "She had been worrying about employee matters, not expecting Xie Mengke to just deliver all of this to her." Let's produce: "She had been worrying about employee matters, not expecting Xie Mengke to just deliver all of this to her."

She quickly arrived at the place she'd agreed to meet Xie Mengke; upon entering, she was stunned, because more than ten people had come with Xie Mengke.

Translation: "She quickly arrived at the place she had agreed to meet Xie Mengke; upon entering, she was stunned, because besides Xie Mengke there were more than ten other people who had come along." Let's produce: "She quickly arrived at the place she had agreed to meet Xie Mengke; upon entering, she was stunned, because besides Xie Mengke there were more than ten other people who had come along."

Seeing Xiao Jingrou appear, Xie Mengke was first startled, then happily greeted her: "Sister Jingrou, you've come."

Translation: "Seeing Xiao Jingrou appear, Xie Mengke was first startled, then happily went to meet her: 'Jingrou sister, you've come.'" Let's produce: "Seeing Xiao Jingrou appear, Xie Mengke was first startled, then happily went to meet her: 'Jingrou sister, you've come.'"

Seeing Xiao Jingrou's puzzled look at the employees who came with Xie Mengke, Xie Mengke quickly explained: "Right, Sister Jingrou, they're all my studio's staff; hearing I was coming to see you, they wanted to tag along to have a look—you don't mind, do you?"

Translation: "Seeing Xiao Jingrou's puzzled look at the employees who had come with Xie Mengke, Xie Mengke quickly explained: 'Right, Jingrou sister, they're all my studio's employees; hearing that I was coming to see you, they all wanted to tag along to have a look—you won't mind, will you?'" Let's produce: "Seeing Xiao Jingrou's puzzled look at the employees who had come with Xie Mengke, Xie Mengke quickly explained: 'Right, Jingrou sister, they're all my studio's employees; hearing that I was coming to see you, they all wanted to tag along to have a look—you won't mind, will you?'"