Chapter 137: Condition (1/2)
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Even Tao Fei didn’t know Zhang Siyi held an ace up his sleeve. Tao Fei began to listen to him attentively. Zhang Siyi’s ideas to incorporate Buddhist culture and related programs into the project was the most thought-provoking aspect to their plan.
When the presentation was finished, Zhang Siyi left the glowing picture of a Bodhi Beacon on the screen making it seem like the warm light from the Beacon illuminated the conference room.
The honeycomb mosaic of the sun-film that was used for the lampshades had a reflective effect under sunlight making them purely white. At night, when the light source of the lamp was turned on, the vague interlaced veins showed through, making the lamp look like iridescent leaves.
On the lookout tower, a series of Bodhi Bells were hanging from the edge of the platform. Although they were the same shape as the beacon, they had a different function. As the wind blows, they would emit a gentle chime and thus, making the tower and surrounding area a timeless place where one could seek refuge from modern life.
With their professionalism and beautiful drawings, coupled with the thought provoking culturally significant landmark, Tao Fei and Zhang Siyi have delivered a nearly perfect solution for the luxury resort project in the tourism development zone.
Even though they ended the presentation, the meeting wasn’t over. The silence was broken by the multiple voices talking at the same time in the room. One of the members of the group was particularly vocal after the presentation was finished. At first glance, other than wearing a string of beads, he didn’t stand out as he was very plainly dressed and low-key. In the beginning, he was quietly observing and listening to the report, but when he spoke at the end, the rest of the group immediately quieted and respectfully listened to all he had to say. This indicates that he must hold part, if not all, of the real decision-making power in Party A.
He happens to be a Buddhist and although his faction is different then those in the Southern region, he knows that Buddhist teachings are unbound. Being interested in Zhang Siyi’s plan considerably, he was eager to further discuss the significance of religious architecture with everyone present.
In this way, Zhang Siyi’s plan was exactly what he wanted! In the excitement, time passed quickly and lunchtime fast approached. At President Li’s suggestion, they took a break. Although they haven’t signed a contract yet, their intentions are obvious at this time.
Overjoyed, President Li invited the Manager of the public relations department to bring her people to a nearby hotel in the afternoon to further discuss the details of the contract over dinner. As such, Gu Yu as the creative director and Tong Heyi as the deputy design director need to attend the party as well as the person in charge of the project, Tao Fei. Given the status of the people required to attend, it was natural that they were expected to go. Beyond expectations, when Zhang Siyi heard Gu Yu, he was surprised: “Zhang Siyi, after packing up and stowing away the materials from the presentation you also come to the hotel.”
Zhang Siyi: “……”
When exiting the conference room, Bi Lele and the other colleagues gathered around him excitedly: “Wow Four! You pulled that one out of the bag!”
Ji Feiyu was also curious: “Did you really go to those hotels?”
Tao Fei came over and put his arm around Ji Feiyu’s shoulder: “Jealous?”
Afraid of being hated, Zhang Siyi chuckled and said: “It’s all of Tao Fei’s money.”
Everyone immediately turned to stare wide eyed at Tao Fei with expressions of worship. Tao Fei grinned widely and threw a wink in Zhang Siyi’s direction in appreciation for his quick-witted remark.
Since the hotel was a ten-minute drive from the company to the hotel, the people in Party A took a business car to the facility while the designers from Borderless took a taxi.
For the other designers in Borderless, the banquet was actually rather boring as they were there specifically to create a good atmosphere by offering an ear to listen to Parry A’s bragging nonsense and chat politely.
With Zhang Siyi humble attitude, he was able to keep his head down and eat some food peacefully, but some of the others weren’t as fortunate. In particular, as a result of Gu Yu young fame, he bears more pressure than average to maintain positive relationships with peers in the industry.