Chapter 80 - Was It Really Just a Coincidence? (2/2)

Before the girls stepped their first step down the staircase, a man had interrupted, ”What a coincidence to run into you.”

Susu turned around after recognizing the familiar voice and smiled politely, ”Zhi Hei? It's been a while.”

Lily squeezed Susu's arm and whispered lowly, ”By Zhi Hei, did you mean Huang Zhi Hei? The Huang Corps' King of the economy?”

”Huh...uhm yea..” Susu never knew that Zhi Hei had such a title.

Zhi Hei smiled and introduced himself, ”I apologize for my late introduction. My name is Huang Zhi Hei. I believe you are the daughter of Jiang Corps? Lily Jiang?”

Lily nodded, ”Impressive memory. I am Lily Jiang.”

”We've met during some business events. Though we've never officially talked to each other, Miss Jiang's name is widely known amongst the socialite's group.” In a way, he complimented her and made her feel slightly proud of her achievements.

His gaze shifted from Lily to Susu, ”I was going to ask Chen Mu, but since I ran into you I might as well talk to you about it myself.”

”What is it?” Susu couldn't think of anything that he would need from her.

”Every year, our corporation holds an annual event in which people with creative talents in design could participate through sending us their application. We have the most famous professors and designers coming from different private institutions to judge the work.” Zhi Hei took out an envelope with a rose stamp on it and handed it to Susu.

”This is?” Susu looked at the unique stationery stamp on the envelope.

”That is a personal invitation for you from Huang Corps to join as a participant in the upcoming event.”

”But why?” She never disclosed any information about her self-interest in design, so how did he know about it?

”Initially, I asked Chen Mu about the secret designer who helped him out with the projects that needed done urgently. He told me that it was you who managed to do such a splendid job. I've seen your work and had been interested in collaborating with you.” He explained to her.

”Oh.. Well that would make more sense. At the same time, I doubt that this personal invitation was based solely on the few projects that I managed to complete in a short period of time for Chen Corps. Would you mind explaining why I was invited?”

Her instincts told her that there was a much deeper meaning behind inviting her personally to join as a participant. Zhi Hei smiled, ”You're sharper than I expected. This year, our company settled on inviting several powerful and well known people in the design industry to be the judges. One of the judges said that the only way he would accept our invitation is if you, Yin Susu, agree to join the event.”

”One of the judges? Who?” She asked curiously with her gaze still on the familiar rose stamp imprinted on the envelope.

”Professor Luo Xia from Paris Fashion Institute. He has multiple identities in the fashion design industry that it is rare to see him in events as a guest. As the CEO of Huang Corps, I officially invite you to attend the event if you are available and are interested.”

Susu was about to reject his offer, but was interrupted by his words. ”Before you respond right away, why not think about it first? You have more than enough time to consider it.”

She sighed softly and nodded with a smile on her face, ”Alright. I'll let you know when I come to a decision. Thank you.”

”I should thank you instead for listening to me. Since I've already said everything that I wanted to say, I will take my leave. Before I do, do you have any questions for me?”

Susu shook her head, ”Nope. That'll be all.”

”Alright. Then I look forward to seeing you.” Zhi Hei bid them both goodbye and walked away.

Lily wrapped her arm around Susu's shoulder, ”Hun, was it really a coincidence or did he purposely come to deliver this invitation to you? Which CEO will keep a private invitation with him at all times unless he knows that the person will show up at a certain place and time? Could the mighty devil king actually be a stalker?”

Susu carefully slipped the invitation card into her purse, ”Let's go, little guesser. We will never understand what's going on in a rich CEO's mind. Maybe he coincidentally bumped into me by pure accident or maybe he really is stalking me. All I know is that he is Chen Mu's close friend and someone I could trust. Therefore, don't think too much into it.”

- Mall's parking lot -

Zhi Hei sat in the back seat of his limousine, next to Professor Luo Xia, ”I did as you had requested. But may I ask why her?”

Professor Luo Xia sipped his tea and smiled, ”Just something I want to confirm.”

Zhi Hei nodded and didn't ask for further details. He believed that there must be a reason behind this big shot's request. At the same time, Professor Luo Xia had his eyes on the list of selected participants that he had reviewed.