After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me-Chapter 491 - 336:

Tang Xi followed Jiang Wangyue and met some wealthy ladies, then she went to sit down in a rest area to the side.

Tang Xi’s personality is more on the serene side, actually somewhat unsuited for socializing in this type of setting.

A waiter came over and handed her a drink, and Tang Xi took out her phone to reply to Fang Yuan’s messages.

"Tang Xi, sis!! Quick, take some photos for me! Is it big there? I heard it’s all rich ladies!!"

"A friend of my mom’s seems to have gone there too. I heard that only those who have spent a certain amount at Fu’s Jewelry are qualified to be invited."

"This is one of the ten famous mansions in North City, not open to the public nor for rent. Organizing a dinner party here cannot be done without connections, and money alone is not enough. For Fu’s Jewelry to hold a private exhibition here is truly befitting of their status."

Tang Xi immediately took out her phone, snapped a few photos, and sent them to Fang Yuan to satisfy his curiosity.

At this moment, a middle-aged woman dressed in a light blue cheongsam approached Tang Xi. The woman was well-maintained but had traces of cosmetic procedures on her face, looking to be around forty-six or seven years old. Around her neck was a necklace featuring an emerald Buddha pendant. She walked up to Tang Xi, "Are you Tang Xi?"

Tang Xi stood up, "Hello madam, how can I help you?"

"I have seen your design and I quite like it. My daughter is having her coming-of-age celebration next month, and I want you to design a set of jewelry for me. Nothing too flamboyant or luxurious, my daughter doesn’t like gold or diamonds. Here is my business card."

Tang Xi was stunned for a moment.

She hadn’t expected someone to commission jewelry from her so soon, and she subconsciously glanced at Jiang Wangyue not far away, experiencing this for the first time. Tang Xi still had much to learn, but Jiang Wangyue was currently holding champagne and chatting with a wealthy lady. The woman saw Tang Xi hesitate for a couple of seconds and slightly frowned, "You don’t want to take it?"

It seemed unexpected to her that a junior designer might hesitate?

"This is the first time I’ve seen a designer reluctant to take on a private commission. I know you designers can get a fair amount of commission from one order... Do you think because I don’t want gold or diamond jewelry, you won’t make money?"

Tang Xi quickly said, "Not at all, madam. I’m a new designer and I appreciate your consideration. I’ll draft a preliminary design tomorrow and send it to you to see."

With that, she took the business card from the lady with both hands.

The woman sat down on the sofa opposite Tang Xi, "A newcomer, huh? Your design style doesn’t seem so, though. I frequently shop with friends at Fu’s Jewelry, and I find your designs quite exceptional. To think you are a newcomer, do you have any other design work from before?"

Tang Xi shook her head, her fingers nervously tightening. Although someone had approached her for a private design, it was her first experience and she felt a bit nervous. Meanwhile, there was also a slight thrill in her heart, "Sorry, madam, I don’t have other design experience, but I can show you the initial draft tomorrow. If you and your daughter find it suitable, we can proceed to discuss the details."

The lady nodded.

Just at that moment, a voice called out, accompanied by the sound of a woman’s high heels.

"Mrs. Liang, it’s been a while. The Buddha pendant necklace suits you very well."

The woman who came over was wearing a black velvet dress with high slits. She was Qin Mo, a designer from the second design department, and a long-time employee. Her designs had featured in fashion magazines several times as hot items, and they sold well.

Liang Wen Yue glanced at Qin Mo and responded with a calm, indifferent smile, nodding her head. She picked up the coffee on the table, "Of course, your designs are attractive."

Qin Mo sat down next to Liang Wen Yue; the two seemed familiar, likely having collaborated a few times before.

Qin Mo said, "Mrs. Liang, I’ve heard Miss Liang has her coming-of-age ceremony next month. I don’t know if you wish to have a set of jewelry customized as a gift. Knowing Miss Liang doesn’t prefer extravagant designs and matchings, I’ve designed a set featuring pearls and seashells for a necklace, earrings, and a bracelet, and I’ve already sent it to your WeChat. Would you like to take a look?"

Tang Xi understood at once — she had competition for the commission.

But indeed, she had no competitive edge in front of Qin Mo.

Apart from professionalism in design, Tang Xi didn’t think her work was inferior to Qin Mo’s. However, Qin Mo had collaborated with Liang Wen Yue many times, naturally understanding her and Miss Liang’s preferences better, and also had a completed design draft ready.