Su Nian heard Chen Lishu's words. She knew the other party was joking, but her expression turned serious when she replied. She put her hands on her hips and said,
"I actually think Madam has a good chance of winning. You know, the clothes you design are all styles I've never seen before. Your mind is full of design concepts. I believe that once your designs are out, they will definitely surprise them and make them see things in a new light!"
Hearing Su Nian's unreserved praise, Chen Lishu couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. She had completely forgotten the online comments from before. It was as if, from this moment on, nothing could ever trouble her!
Meanwhile, in another luxurious hotel in Kyoto.
Zhang Wan'er pushed open the hotel door and playfully shouted inside, "Uncle, what important matter do you need to discuss with me so late at night?"
After her voice fell, there was no reply from Yang Zhiguo. Zhang Wan'er's brows furrowed tightly. Didn't her uncle call her here? Why was he nowhere to be seen?
"Uncle, are you in the room or not? If you're not in the room, then I'll be leaving. We can discuss anything tomorrow morning. I'm a bit sleepy." Zhang Wan'er finished speaking to herself, yawned, stretched, and prepared to leave the room.
However, just as she turned around, Yang Zhiguo's cold voice sounded from behind her, "Where do you think you're going? I have something important to tell you. Come with me!"
Sensing that the atmosphere was a bit off, Zhang Wan'er quickly straightened up and, with a frown, followed Yang Zhiguo into the living room.
As she walked, she asked, "Uncle, why do I feel like you're acting a bit strange today? I haven't done anything I shouldn't have recently, right? You're not trying to lecture me, are you?"
Hearing Zhang Wan'er's words, Yang Zhiguo was so angry he laughed. He slammed his palm forcefully on the table and then shouted at Zhang Wan'er, "What, don't you know what you've done?
I originally thought your personality was just a bit spoiled and that you were a little too pleased with yourself around me. But tonight, you've made me realize that it's not your personality, but your character that's problematic!
Don't you have any idea what you've been doing all these days? Don't make me say it. If I have to say it, then this matter will become much more serious. Just confess honestly!"
Zhang Wan'er had never seen Yang Zhiguo look so fierce before. She was stunned, her mouth opening and closing for a long time, but she couldn't utter a single word. After a while, tears uncontrollably streamed down her face. She choked out, "I don't know what heinous thing I've done for you to be so angry with me!
I've been staying in the Dynasty Hotel the whole time without going out. What trouble could I have caused you? Did you misunderstand something? Or did you listen to someone's slander? Don't forget I'm your little niece. Who do you believe, me or an outsider! If you believe an outsider, then I have nothing more to say. I'm going to tell Grandpa that you're bullying me."
After saying that, Zhang Wan'er ran towards the door, but as soon as she reached it, she was stopped by a group of people in camouflage uniforms.
Seeing these people appear, Zhang Wan'er looked at Yang Zhiguo with disbelief. "Uncle, what are you doing? Why did you call these people to block me?"
Yang Zhiguo gave Zhang Wan'er a cold glance. Considering that family matters should not be publicized, he waved at the men in camouflage uniforms at the door and said, "All of you, go outside and close the door."
The men outside quickly dispersed and closed the door as ordered. After they left, Yang Zhiguo, furious, came to Zhang Wan'er's side and asked sternly, "Don't you really know what you did wrong? You are truly despicable!"
Zhang Wan'er had never been treated like this before, especially by her usually doting uncle. Tears fell like priceless pearls, non-stop. She sobbed, "I really don't know what I did wrong, Uncle. Just say what you have to say. Aren't I your most beloved little niece? Why are you being so secretive with me?"
As she spoke, she walked over to Yang Zhiguo, tightly clutching the corner of his clothes with both hands, pouting her lips. She said coquettishly, "How serious can this matter be that you're so angry? Just tell me what's on your mind!
Alright, alright, no matter what it is, I apologize to you here and now. Can you please not hold this against me? I'm your most beloved little niece, can you really bear to be angry with me? If Grandpa and Grandpa know about this, you'll get scolded!"
Yang Zhiguo coldly pulled his hand back and said unceremoniously, "Behave yourself. I'm talking to you about serious business right now.
I'm asking you, is this widely publicized matter that is happening all over the city something you did? You don't need to speak to me. The reason I called you back is precisely because I have evidence in hand!"
The smile on Zhang Wan'er's face froze. She pursed her lips and asked enigmatically, "Uncle, did someone whisper in your ear? I'm your little niece, and you don't believe me, choosing to believe outsiders. Your behavior is truly disappointing."
At this point, seeing that Zhang Wan'er was still lying, Yang Zhiguo angrily threw a pile of documents in front of her. "Do you know that your actions have already attracted the attention of people above?
You are truly a scoundrel. I thought you were just a bit spoiled and wanted to fight hard for what you liked. We spoiled you. I didn't expect you to be a bad seed from the very beginning!"
Zhang Wan'er seemed surprised that Yang Zhiguo would speak so harshly. She widened her eyes in anger. "Uncle, what are you saying? I was just fighting for my love, and I didn't expect the outcome to be like this. But it's okay, I will succeed soon!"
Yang Zhiguo looked at her unrepentant demeanor and shook his head in anger. "Do you know that your actions have been discovered by people above? You might have to accept punishment. The nature of your actions is equivalent to treason."
Seeing Yang Zhiguo's furious expression, Zhang Wan'er couldn't help but feel a little scared. After all, she had come from the military, and she knew very well what the punishment for treason was!