Chapter 91: You’re Using My Cup

Lu Yunting sat up straight, raising an eyebrow at the remark. He didn’t bother to decline, directly addressing Xu Ying:

“I hope you’ll join Lu Corporation.”

Xu Ying waited for him to elaborate, but Lu Yunting remained silent, creating a slightly awkward atmosphere.

Zhou Tong, noticing this, hurriedly intervened with a chuckle:

“Ms. Xu, our CEO is very sincere. He came all the way to Rongcheng just to meet you.”

Su Yiren secretly rolled her eyes. Wasn’t he here to recover from his injuries at Lu Yunzhi’s place? Zhou Tong’s words were just a facade, so fake…

Thinking about this, she subconsciously glanced at Lu Yunting’s back. Seeing him sitting straight, as usual, she couldn’t discern any signs of the dozens of lashes he received.

As if sensing her gaze, Lu Yunting suddenly turned his head towards her. They locked eyes for a couple of seconds before Su Yiren rolled her eyes at him and looked away.

Lu Yunting: “…”

Zhou Tong had already briefly introduced the company situation to Xu Ying, including the area she would be responsible for if she joined. As for salary and benefits, Zhou Tong wouldn’t discuss them in this setting.

But just because he didn’t mention it, didn’t mean Lu Yunting wouldn’t.

Seeing that they weren’t discussing this aspect, Lu Yunting directly addressed Xu Ying:

“If you join, Lu Corporation will definitely not let you down,” he glanced at Su Yiren and added,

“Any offer other companies give you, Lu Corporation can double it.”

Wow! Talk about deep pockets.

Su Yiren scoffed. Using money to poach people, only someone like Lu Yunting would think of that.

Xu Ying smiled and said:

“Since Mr. Lu is willing to hire me, I’m sure the compensation will be satisfactory. I’m aware of that. However, what concerns me is that Lu Corporation’s clothing brands are not quite in line with my design style. I wonder if there will be any discrepancies in the future.”

Lu Yunting crossed his arms on the table, his gaze proud and confident:

“We have many types of designers in our company. You can join a specific team based on your unique style. We will invest in different clothing lines targeting customers who prefer that style. However, this is all part of the later operational work, which you won’t need to worry about.”

Xu Ying nodded and smiled softly:

“Then I have no objections,” she then turned to Su Yiren，

“Ms. Su, what do you think?”

Before she finished speaking, the waiter entered with dishes.

Su Yiren smiled:

“No rush, let’s chat while we eat.”

The table was soon filled with exquisite dishes. Xu Ying glanced at the dishes and was taken aback.

Su Yiren explained:

“I saw in your resume that your hometown is in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang area, and you lived there for a few years when you were a child.”

Xu Ying nodded:

“Yes, I later went abroad with my parents.”

“You just returned to China, so I thought you might miss the dishes from your hometown. I took the liberty of ordering these, but I don’t know if they suit your taste.”

“Of course, of course!” Xu Ying was touched:

“Ms. Su, you’re so thoughtful! All these dishes are my favorites!”

“That’s great, I happen to like them too.” Su Yiren raised her wine glass and smiled:

“Whether we work together in the future or not, meeting today is fate. Let’s have a toast.”

Lu Yunting watched coldly as Su Yiren quickly struck up a rapport with Xu Ying, a disdainful hum escaping his nose.

He couldn’t believe it. She actually had this side to her.

He suddenly remembered that whenever he took her to attend banquets or gatherings, she would always smile and listen to other ladies and young women chat, never taking the initiative to speak.

Many people said she was quiet and gentle, devoted to him.

But only after their divorce did he realize how absurd that assessment was.

She’s quiet? Who was it who stayed up late at night dragging several large picture frames out of the house with a bang, and then shamelessly asked for his help?

She’s gentle? Who was it who, without any context, arrogantly pointed at his nose and cursed at him?

She’s devoted to him? Then who was it who, before even getting a divorce, couldn’t wait to get entangled with other men, and not just one?

Lu Yunting became increasingly angry and took a large gulp of wine.

But then he froze:

Wine?

He remembered his glass was filled with water.

Su Yiren’s voice sounded extremely unwilling:

“You’re using my cup.”

Lu Yunting felt a bit awkward and mumbled an apology, wanting to find a crack in the floor to disappear into.

Xu Ying saw this scene and teased:

“Mr. Lu and Ms. Su have been married for so many years, but you’re still so polite. No wonder the outside world says you’re a loving couple who respect each other.”

Lu Yunting didn’t say anything, but Su Yiren smiled:

“Respecting each other can sometimes be a derogatory term.”

Xu Ying blinked, not quite understanding.

Su Yiren didn’t intend to elaborate, so she changed the subject and talked about work:

“I’ve seen your design drafts, and they’re very similar to our new company’s concept, both focusing on youth and passion. So I really hope you can join our company and fight alongside me to make our new brand bigger and better.”

Xu Ying nodded, “I’ve also done some research and know that your new brand targets teenagers, which is indeed a good fit for my style.”

She took a sip of wine and asked with a smile:

“I just wonder what the compensation is like at the new company?”

Su Yiren glanced at Lu Yunting and said with a hint of meaning:

“It definitely won’t be as generous as Mr. Lu’s deep pockets. I wouldn’t dare to make such a bold statement about doubling the offer.” She smiled,

“However, although my company is small, we allow designers to express themselves freely, without restrictions, and to freely express themselves.”

Xu Ying’s eyes lit up, but before she could speak, she heard Lu Yunting interject:

“Freedom? These are products that require investment, that need to face an audience, that need to be linked to profits. If it’s truly free and unrestrained, it’s too risky. Ms. Su’s idea is a bit too idealistic.”

Su Yiren retorted:

“Art is inherently idealistic, free and unrestrained. Anything confined within a frame is not true art.”

Lu Yunting frowned:

“I’m discussing freedom and profits with you, not what constitutes true art.”

“I don’t want to discuss art with you either, since you don’t understand it anyway,” Su Yiren didn’t hesitate to retort,

“Lu Corporation’s clothing industry is stuck in its ways, rigid and formulaic. But how have your profits been lately?”

Lu Yunting was momentarily speechless.

Indeed, without Susan as a living brand, Lu Corporation’s clothing industry had plummeted, suffering heavy losses.

That’s why he desperately needed to find a designer who could replace Susan. Even if they couldn’t reach her level, at least they could hold on for now, salvage some losses.

But he and Su Yiren had both fallen for this designer.

It was a real headache.