hard wife

Chapter 7 Jewelry Contest One Month Later
In the spacious and bright office, Qiao Jiaojiao looked at the design she had finally drawn with satisfaction, and let out a long breath.After a week, she finally finished the painting. She chopped off the debris on the paper, stretched out her hand to activate her joints, and finally brightened her mood that had been gloomy for several days.

There was a moment of silence when her eyes fell on the mobile phone on the desk. Gu Qing hadn't contacted her for a long time. Although this was a very common thing before, Qiao Jiaojiao always felt a little unspeakably bored.

When she came out of Victoria's underground parking lot that day, she was thrown on the side of the road. Without any reason, she simply said "get off the car", and then the domineering and majestic Hummer drove away.

And since that day, she has never seen Gu Qing again, nor received a call from him, as if he had disappeared from this world.

But in fact Gu Qing didn't disappear, he just disappeared in front of Qiao Jiaojiao.Qiao Jiaojiao picked up the phone, hesitated for a while, and finally put it down again.

Isn't this kind of result what she always wanted, get together and part ways, after being his underground lover for three years, now the two should have their own new lives.

But why is there such a bit of reluctance in my heart? This feeling has never been felt before. Thinking of the ice sculpture-like profile he left for her when he drove the car expressionlessly that day, asking her to get out of the car, She felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.

At this time, there was a knock on the door of the office, and the little assistant pushed the door in and reminded: "Director, the meeting is about to start."

"Okay, I got it." Qiao Jiaojiao nodded to show that she got it, got up and packed up the materials needed for the meeting, and then left with the little assistant.

Three years is enough for her to sit in the position of design director in this company. During these three years, she lived a peaceful and satisfied life. She can do the work she likes and support herself by her own ability without having to bear the burden of the Qiao family. The status of a young lady is restricted everywhere, and she is very satisfied.

The company has a regular meeting every Monday to report on the work schedule for the new week. Like many people in the company, Qiao Jiaojiao enjoys such a working atmosphere. Today's meeting is no different from usual.

She, the director of the design department, was only excited when the boss of the company mentioned the upcoming jewelry design competition. The jewelry competition in City A is held every three years. Qiao Jiaojiao missed the one three years ago. It took a lot of thought.

"This year's jewelry design competition is still led by the city government, but it is hosted by Gu's Jewelry. The judges of the competition are all senior personnel in the industry, but the scale of this year's competition is the most ambitious in history."

Mr. Liu of the company was also very excited when talking about the competition. You must know that if the company has a designer who can stand out in the jewelry competition, the company can be said to be a matter of fame and fortune.

"Director Qiao, are you sure about the upcoming jewelry design competition?" Mr. Liu looked at Qiao Jiaojiao with a face of trust. For this beautiful woman who was able to sit on the position of design director at a young age, Mr. Liu It is appreciated.

Qiao Jiaojiao was in deep shock at this time. She looked up the information of previous jewelry design competitions, and found that almost all the awards were won by the employees of the Gu Corporation, but the Gu Corporation has never been so high-profile about such things. .

There has never been a precedent for hosting a jewelry design competition. Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't think of the reason why this year's competition was hosted by Gu.

When thinking of the Gu family, one would think of Gu Qing, the person in charge of the Gu family. Before, Qiao Jiaojiao was full of confidence in the design competition, but now that Gu Qing was involved, she suddenly became a little timid.

Mr. Liu, who was sitting at the top, didn't understand Qiao Jiaojiao's sudden silence. He only thought that she was timid in the face of such a powerful Gu family's outstanding designer, and comforted her very clearly: "Director Qiao, you also Don't feel pressured, with a strong competitor like Gu's, you just need to do your best."

Mr. Liu's words reassured the other employees present. They never thought that there would be a chance to win the championship. If the colleagues in the design department can win one or two small prizes under Gu's strength, they will open champagne celebrated.

"Mr. Liu, don't worry, I, I will do my best." Qiao Jiaojiao tightened her fists, telling herself that she has nothing to do with Gu Qing.When they met again, they were just nodding acquaintances. In that case, as long as she showed her true colors, it would be fine, and there was no need to be afraid.

Mr. Liu didn't hold much hope for Qiao Jiaojiao's words, but Qiao Jiaojiao's attitude satisfied him, so he nodded to show that he understood.Then he talked about a few work arrangements for the coming week, while Qiao Jiaojiao was full of thoughts about the jewelry design competition in a month's time.
Her first draft of the design has been completed and needs to be polished, and then the finished product has to be produced.The design department she leads has many excellent designers. Although they cannot compare with the top designers of the Gu family, they also have their own uniqueness. Qiao Jiaojiao decided to report the news to the design department and ask them to Let's compete together.

After the meeting ended, Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't wait to hold a small meeting within the design department.

"Everyone, you must have been notified a long time ago that the triennial jewelry design competition will be held in a month, and this year's competition will be hosted by Gu. I have decided that all members of our design department will design a pair of entries. Everyone participates."

In Qiao Jiaojiao's view, design is her life. She loves design and more loves that the jewelry she designed by herself is liked by more people.

Because she was happy, her voice was a little excited, which surprised her colleagues who were used to her calm and composed appearance.

"Wow, director, you are so excited. It seems that you are bound to win the design competition director."

"Director, I heard that every time the grand prize winner of the design competition is the designer of Gu's, rookies like us are going to participate, are we sure it's not to serve as a foil for others?"

Different voices represent different ideas. In the design department, everyone has always expressed their opinions, and there is no hierarchical concept. You can say whatever you think in your heart.All of a sudden, the entire design department became lively, and various opinions were freely communicated.

Qiao Jiaojiao kept smiling and looked at the colleagues who were discussing in full swing, scribbling on the paper with the pen in her hand from time to time, until the discussion sound gradually died down, she raised her head.

"But it's all over? Can you hear me say a few words?" The clear and crisp voice had a unique charm, as if a clear spring had poured into everyone's heart.

"As you all know, the winners of each competition are the designers of Gu's. I have carefully studied the design styles of those winners and found that there are actually traces to follow. The most taboo thing about design is the same. Today As long as we can design new ideas in the design competition, we will surely stand out, I have confidence, do you have confidence?"

There was nothing special about what Qiao Jiaojiao said, and she didn't say anything big. She just simply said what she knew.In fact, for this jewelry design competition, she started to do her homework a long time ago. Regardless of Gu Qing's reasons, she is not afraid of Gu's top designers at all.

"Director, we all believe in you."

"Yeah, following the director will definitely give you meat to eat."

"Director, if we are really lucky enough to come back with an award, you must treat us to a big meal."

Just because of Qiao Jiaojiao's words, everyone in the design department was gearing up, and some bold people even asked Qiao Jiaojiao for rewards directly.

Qiao Jiaojiao has always been generous to her subordinates, so she just readily agreed to being teased by them, "Okay, then I will be the host and hold a celebration banquet for everyone!"

The matter of the jewelry design competition was settled in this way, and Qiao Jiaojiao devoted herself to a more busy life. She had no time or extra energy to think about those annoying things. Her mind was only full of design drawings all day long.

After another three days of polishing, Qiao Jiaojiao finally finished the blueprint of her work. Looking at the work on the blueprint that condensed her painstaking efforts, Qiao Jiaojiao stretched out her hand and touched it gently as if stroking her lover.

There is only a simple tail ring on the white drawing, and it is a men's style, without any fancy decorations, except for a slightly complicated circle on the inside of the half near the fingertip.

The circle was enlarged not far away, and the naked eye could see that the circle looked like an ancient totem.Qiao Jiaojiao looked at the totem with distant eyes. The tail ring had a special meaning to her, but she didn't intend to reveal the meaning.

Qiao Jiaojiao stared blankly at the tail ring, without saying a word, a voice came directly to her ear: "Director, it seems to be raining soon, why don't you get off work?"

Only then did she raise her head to look outside, and found that the sky, which was still bright, suddenly turned dark, and all the colleagues in the office had already left work one after another, leaving only her and the assistant.

"Well, let's go now, do you have an umbrella? Do you want me to give you one?" Qiao Jiaojiao asked considerately after tidying up the items on the table.

Her little assistant has just graduated and seems to be renting a small apartment not far from the company. If she didn't bring an umbrella, she might be exposed to the rain.

"No need, Director, my boyfriend is already waiting for me downstairs with an umbrella." The little assistant shyly refused, and when he talked about his boyfriend, his face was full of sweetness.

After hearing her words, Qiao Jiaojiao was obviously taken aback, then chuckled again: "Okay, pay attention to safety on the road."

When I drove out of the company's underground parking lot and passed the company's gate, I happened to see the little assistant running into a young man's umbrella quickly, and then the two of them walked away with an umbrella together.

The man was much taller than the little assistant, and most of the little assistant's head was covered by a small umbrella. The man's body was basically exposed in the rain, but he still bowed his head and said something to the little assistant without knowing it. .

From Qiao Jiaojiao's perspective, she could just see the little assistant smiling happily. The two of them were running happily in the rain. They obviously had nothing, but they were so happy.

Holding the steering wheel and waiting for the red light, Qiao Jiaojiao felt a little emotional. She was also full of longing for love like the little assistant.In her best years, she always thought that she and Gu Nan would become a couple that everyone envied, and one day her name would be filled in the column of Gu Nan's spouse.

In those most beautiful years, she did for Gu Nan what all women in love would do. Now that I think about it carefully, Gu Nan has never rejected her warmth, but he has never responded. He seems to be kind to everyone. So gentle and polite.

(End of this chapter)