unruly

Organize the coffee table and put away the scattered paper and pens.

The draft paper was kept and not thrown away. It was sandwiched among the remaining white papers and placed on the desk in the study.

The design drawing was not finished and still needs to be refined. Mingshu brought it to the studio and used the spare time in the morning to make up the texture design of the neckline and waist.

The style of that skirt is not complicated, it is relatively simple among the recent designs, gray and black, irregular neckline, hollowed out on both sides of the waist, half-naked back, the part connecting with the chest is transitioned with lace, the skirt and The ground is surrounded by gray and black gauze.

Ming Shu was quite satisfied with this work, and after finishing the drawing, he called Xiao Jiang to import the design drawing into the computer for storage.

Xiao Jiang asked: "Do you want to contact Master Wang and the others to do this?"

"No, just keep it in the transfer library." Ming Shu said, flipping through the contracts in the folder, "I haven't figured out who to use, the size has not been determined, and there is no rush now."

Xiao Jiang replied: "Success, we will do it right away."

Ming Shu thought for a while, "Call Secretary Zeng in, I have something to do."

Xiao Jiang nodded neither humble nor overbearing, "Okay, wait a minute."

Secretary Zeng was the one who was scolded last time. After being criticized in a disguised form, he was much more considerate in his work.Mingshu is going to the north of the city to meet Jiahe's editor-in-chief. In the afternoon, he will be accompanied by his assistant, and Secretary Zeng will be in charge of the work in the store.

It was a temporary decision to go to the north of the city, and it was not in the planned itinerary. Secretary Zeng didn't know about it. He was very nervous when he was called in suddenly.

Mingshu handed over two folders containing materials to Secretary Zeng, and asked them to hand them over to Fan Chuyu, as well as the plan for the next half day, explaining everything in detail.

She has always been relatively strong in the store, with a one-sided personality, doesn't like to be wordy, and doesn't emphasize too much after she finishes speaking, she just tells: "Call me if you have an urgent matter, or find Mr. Fan."

"Yes, don't worry." Secretary Zeng said quickly.

The schedule in the afternoon was light. On the surface, I was going to meet the editor-in-chief of Jiahe. In fact, the two parties had already finalized the contract. We went to discuss the general process and shooting style.

Lao Cao also went and appeared as an intermediary.He was an acquaintance with Jiahe's boss, and he had helped there before, so he still had two voices and respect.

In addition, for this filming, Jiahe had hired Lao Cao as a consultant a long time ago, and Lao Cao is not an outsider.

The cooperation between the two parties is actually Jiahe's promotion for the M&F studio, including the cover and inside page shooting, to promote the next autumn new product of the M&F brand.As for the studio, they will match up for Jiahe in the future, and Mingshu will introduce some fashion resources to them.

In short, it is mutual benefit and win-win, and each exchanges interests.

The place for the interview was set inside Jiahe Company. Mingshu took his assistant in and sat there for two or three hours. The rest of the time was spent visiting the opposite site under the leadership of the editor-in-chief.

The editor-in-chief is a smart person, and he is also well-informed. I don't know where to find out the rumors, but he knows that Mingshu and AURORA Group have already had signs of cooperation. He even mentioned it politely on the spot. At the same time, he also hoped that Mingshu could help to establish a relationship. .

Ming Shu didn't respond positively, but said without leaking: "Editor Wen is being polite."

No promise or no rejection, there is room in the words, and the other party can understand whatever they want.

Leaving Jiahe Company, Lao Cao went out with him. After getting into the car, Lao Cao asked, "Have you found a model yet?"

"It's all settled," Ming Shu said, "Chu Yu is in charge of this, you can find her if you have any questions."

Lao Cao said: "I have to look at the people first, so as not to make any mistakes when the time comes."

Ming Shu leaned on the back seat, "Anything is fine."

Lao Cao handled things quickly, and immediately sent a message to Fan Chuyu, and when he received a reply, he asked curiously: "I heard that the studio is going to sign a newcomer again?"

Ming Shu glanced at him, "Who did you listen to?"

"No one, everyone knows." Old Cao replied, "The one from AURORA Group, the granddaughter of Director Ning, is she really?"

Ming Shu nodded, "Yes."

Old Cao raised his eyebrows, "Then who will take it, Chu Yu, the people below, or you?"

Ming Shu said without thinking, "Me."

Lao Cao was shocked, "Really? That seems to be quite difficult to deal with. You run around every day, and you have to design and manage the entire studio. Do you have the energy?"

Mingshu asked back: "Otherwise, who can take it?"

"That's right, I'm afraid no one will dare to take care of it at that time." Lao Cao smiled, "Do you want to reserve a place for him?"

Ming Shu was puzzled.

Lao Cao explained: "Aren't you going to cooperate with Jiahe? Do you want to leave a vacancy for that person? And it's also just right, it can be regarded as helping to make connections in the middle, and it's the editor-in-chief Xu's favor."

Without any hesitation, Ming Shu naturally disagreed, "No, let's see."

Lao Cao said "嗐", thinking that she was worried that she would not be able to suppress Ning Zhi, and persuaded: "Jiahe is not bad there, if you can catch up by then, signing someone, isn't it the best of both worlds? There couldn't have been a more suitable opportunity."

Ming Shu still refused, and had other plans.

I am not going back to Yulin Garden today, I am going home to visit the old couple.

The lakeside villa where the Ming family's parents lived was in a remote location, an hour's drive from the north of the city.Ming Shu called in advance and told her mother that Ming Yiru was going back for dinner.

The Ming family is a reorganized family, and the old couple are remarried. Ming Yiru is a self-made director of a large company and a very capable woman. Xiao Heliang is a typical intellectual and a Chinese teacher in a key high school.

In this family, there is only one daughter, Mingshu, and no other brothers and sisters. The old couple did not have many children after marriage, and Xiao Heliang has no other children.

Mingshu was going home for a reunion, the couple were happy, especially Xiao Heliang, who started shopping for vegetables after receiving the call, and insisted on cooking dinner to welcome Mingshu himself.

The whole family is free on Friday night, and there is nothing to do tomorrow, so Ming Yi returns from work early.

When Ming Shu arrived home, the fire was turned off in the kitchen, and Xiao Heliang was arranging dishes by the stove, insisting on arranging a plate of ordinary green vegetables into flowers.Ming Shu carried his things into the door, and called for someone before he changed his shoes.

"Mom, Uncle Xiao!"

Xiao Heliang smiled and brought out the dishes, with an apron tied around his waist.Ming Yiru came out to help carry things, and went to pick her up at the door.

The family is still as humane and full of warmth as ever.

By default, this trip will bring Ji Anli back together, seeing that she is the only one, Ming Yiru took the things and asked: "Where is An Li, why didn't you come back, are you still busy with work?"

Ming Shu's face remained unchanged, and she said calmly, "She still has something to do, she's going back to her home."

Ming Yiru was a little unhappy, half unhappy and half disappointed, he muttered: "Last time I asked you that you were also busy, why are there so many things every day."

"There's a lot of work, and I have to take both sides into account, so there's nothing I can do." Ming Shu said, hugging his own mother and hugging her, and turned his attention away, "Didn't you want to eat the sweet-scented osmanthus cake from Heshanfang a while ago, just passing by in the afternoon, I bought a copy, you can try it later."

Xiao Heliang greeted the two of them to come over, and helped Ming Shu smooth things over, "Come over and sit down, chat while eating, or the late order food will be cold."

Mingshu called out again, saying that he had also bought something for Xiao Heliang.

It is a rare time for the family to get together. When did the last time we meet.

When facing the elders, Ming Shu was much gentler, not as harsh as in the store, and even spoke in a calm tone.

The old couple are concerned about her recent situation. Although they talk on the phone every day, they still have to ask again when they meet.The couple knew many things, including Ming Shu's move. Xiao Heliang asked: "The original one didn't live well, how could you just move?"

Mingshu said: "Yulin Garden is closer to the studio, so it's convenient to commute to and from get off work."

Speaking of this, Ming Yiru complained a little, "You didn't tell us when you moved out, which made me miss your place last time."

Ming Shu replied: "I didn't have time to say that day, I was not at home, I went to Chu Yu's place."

Ming Yiru said, "I think you just forgot."

Ming Shu didn't argue, but smiled.

I still stay here at night, there is Mingshu's room upstairs.

Before going to bed, the family of three chatted for a long time in the living room, all of which were insignificant.However, the old couple are always thinking about Ji Anli, and talk about each other from time to time, Ming Yiru is very concerned about Ji Anli's absence for a long time, even if he doesn't say anything, his expression is not very good-looking.

All mothers feel sorry for their daughters and tend to be biased. In fact, Ming Yiru is very dissatisfied with Ji Anli's attitude of not coming out so far, and feels that Mingshu has suffered too much wronged by that way of handling things.

Some things are not incomprehensible, the old man is clear in his heart, and has long been concerned about it.

Mingshu tried her best to avoid those messy things, and didn't mention anything about it.

In the middle of the night, it was time to go upstairs to bed. She sent the old couple to the door of the room before returning to her room.

Lying on the bed without feeling sleepy, I flipped through WeChat for a while.

There was a new movement in the circle of friends, and a special movement happened to land at the top. It was sent by cousin Ji Anli, about a photo of a party with another family.

——The cousin didn't know the real relationship between Ming Shu and Ji Anli, and thought they were just ordinary friends, so she didn't block Ming Shu.

Ming Shu had no intention of spying on the other person's life, but it's not difficult to guess what occasion it was, no need to ask, she knew it was a blind date bureau, and it was done to introduce Ji Anli's marriage partner.

She didn't want to read more, let alone question Ji Anli because of this, click in and out, and treat him indifferently.

Lock the screen and put down the phone.

Ming Shu didn't worry about what he had or what he didn't have, but he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, and couldn't be completely relieved.She lay straight on the bed, facing the ceiling, and calmed down for a while.

When it calmed down, a message popped up on WeChat.

Ming Shu didn't care, and waited until the screen was automatically locked before picking up the phone, unlocking it, and clicking in to have a look.

It's a friend verification.

The applicant's profile picture is extremely familiar, it is the retro literary style naked back picture with strong color contrast.

Ning Zhi turned to add her.