C48 (1/2)

When Director Su said this, everyone in the audience thought of the thunderous applause, especially the designers in the design department. Tang Tianbao was naturally happy in his heart as he looked around at the other designers. He still had that kind of confidence in himself.

”Everyone, quiet down!” Director Su made a gesture of suspension towards everyone before continuing, ”Next, let me read the names of the designers from our design department who are participating in the semifinals... ”Xie Min …”

Everyone pricked up their ears, silently listening to CEO Su recite the names of the personnel. Every time a person's name was recited, everyone's heart would tremble.

When the names of the designers were called, a joyful smile immediately appeared on their faces. Some of them couldn't help but clench their fists and silently applaud.

When CEO Su finished reading out the names of all twenty-one designers who were qualified to qualify for the semifinals, the venue once again rang with thunderous applause. Tang Tianbao was suddenly stunned. He hadn't heard his name from these twenty-one designers. Could it be that he had misheard? Tang Tianbao thought to himself, but that's not possible. Director Su read out everyone's name twice. It's true that he doesn't have his own name.

Tang Tianbao suddenly stood up.

Everyone's gaze was attracted by Tang Tianbao's strange actions as they were all stupefied. Some people discussed quietly. What was going on with Little Tang?

Director Su looked at Tang Tianbao and asked, ”Little Tang, what's wrong?”

Tang Tian Bao suddenly realized that he had lost his composure. He immediately raised his hand and asked: ”Director Su, is there no me?”

Director Su said, ”Sit down first, I'll take a look.” Su Ai Lan looked at it again and said, ”Your name is missing.”

”Director Su, have you submitted my design manuscript to the jury yet?” Tang Tianbao nervously asked. He simply couldn't believe that his work would be rejected.

”I did.” Our company has handed in a total of more than a hundred people. ” As Director Su spoke, he gestured for Tang Tianbao to sit down.

Tang Tianbao could not understand. Could it be that his manuscript was inferior to Xie Min's? At the very least, he had entered the academy earlier than Xie Min. Wasn't she just a model for a clothing exhibition?

Tang Tianbao had seen Xie Min's design plan before. In his opinion, that script didn't have any outstanding characteristics. He couldn't see any creativity in it.

After the meeting ended, Yu Meng arrived at Tang Tianbao's office. Xie Min was not in her office. Tang Tianbao was alone in her seat, smoking a cigarette.

”Little Treasure …”

Tang Tianbao interrupted Yu Meng and said, ”What are you doing? I was just annoyed!”

”Aiya, this is such a small matter!” If it doesn't succeed, we'll just wait for next year! ” Yu Meng consoled Tang Tianbao, but he was not in the least bit in the mood to participate in the semifinals this time. The plan in his mind had been completely destroyed. Tang Tianbao pressed the cigarette he hadn't finished into the ashtray, and a wisp of green smoke came out from the ashtray that was already full of cigarette butts.

”There must be something going on here! Why didn't anyone tell me they were going to have a preliminary contest? Why didn't anyone tell me the time of the preliminaries? It's not like I don't have the money to do it! ” Tang Tianbao kept complaining to Yu Meng.

”It's fine, it's fine.” When Yu Meng saw Tang Tianbao's wronged expression, the estrogen in her heart started to flood over. She walked up to Tang Tianbao and patted his shoulder, ”What big deal is this!?” After work, I'll treat you to a meal! This is bad luck for you! ”

Although Tang Tianbao didn't have much of a masculine or feminine feeling towards Yu Meng, at this moment, there was a beautiful woman comforting his wounded heart, causing him to feel a bit more at ease. Tang Tianbao took the tissue that Yu Meng handed over and wiped away the tears that were on the verge of flowing out of his eyes.

”Alright, you should be fine. Don't be too sad. ”Work hard, I'm going back. Director Su is giving those who passed …” When Yu Meng said this, she noticed that Tang Tianbao's face immediately darkened. She put a hand on his face and said, ”Little Treasure, be happy!”

After Yu Meng left, the office became empty again. Tang Tianbao insolently stretched his feet to the desk and lit up another cigarette. As he smoked, he wondered if there was something fishy going on. Was his work so worthless? Did he not give money to Du Wenjiang?

As Tang Tianbao was thinking, Xie Min returned. Her face was full of excitement, but when she saw Tang Tianbao's bitter face, her smile disappeared.

”What's wrong? ”Eldest Brother Tang …” Xie Min suddenly realized that calling him a designer was a huge blow to her. She quickly changed her words and said, ”Brother Tang, don't do that.”

Tang Tianbao's eyes were fixed on Xie Min. She was still dressed beautifully today, but why didn't the judges appreciate her design? Tang Tianbao still couldn't understand what was wrong with this question.

”I'll get you a cup of coffee. Stop it!” Xie Min comforted Tang Tianbao once again.

”What brand is this dress of yours?” Tang Tianbao seemed to be lost in thought as he suddenly asked.

”Ah …” ”Armani!” Xie Min hesitated a little. She was worried that Tang Tianbao would mock her for being a prodigal daughter if she said so.

”What?” Tang Tianbao asked again.

”Armani.” Xie Min repeated herself.

Tang Tianbao suddenly froze. His eyes stared blankly, dumbstruck.

”What's wrong?” Xie Min was shocked by Tang Tianbao's expression.

After a long while, Tang Tianbao finally recovered. He used both hands to pat his head and said to Xie Min, ”Say it again.”

Xie Min also began to mutter in her heart. She believed that Tang Tianbao must be secretly thinking that she was a prodigal daughter.