Jiang Qiuyi hadn’t settled on a name for the new company yet.

She decided to ask Lu Mingcheng that evening and see what he thought.

He was definitely better at naming things than she was.

Xinze had already prepared a vacant office for her. It was spacious and bright, with two small potted plants adding a touch of greenery.

Stepping inside, she glanced around. The décor and color scheme were all in warm tones—exactly to her liking.

A group of people followed closely behind her. The regular employees had returned to their desks, leaving only the managerial staff, waiting for her to start the meeting.

For a small company like Xinze, the number of employees wasn’t high, but there was no shortage of leadership.

Jiang Qiuyi exchanged a look with Xu Chen, who gestured for her to take a seat behind the desk.

With a slight smile, she sat down, leaning forward a little—finally looking the part of a boss.

Lifting her gaze, she swept her eyes over the people in front of her.

The little stunt she pulled in the main office earlier had clearly worked. No one dared to underestimate her now.

“President Jiang.”

Now that Xu Chen had spoken up, no one called her “Miss Jiang” anymore.

Jiang Qiuyi responded with a soft “Mm” and looked at the person who had spoken. “What is it?”

Xu Chen, standing beside her, said, “The other shareholder.”

Jiang Qiuyi quickly did the math in her head.

After getting acquainted with Xinze’s department managers, she had no intention of staying for the meeting.

The rest was Xu Chen’s responsibility—she was just here for show.

As he walked her out, Xu Chen lowered his voice and said, “Madam, you’ve worked hard.”

Jiang Qiuyi couldn’t help but chuckle. “Thank you, Assistant Xu.”

She gestured toward the office and said, “I’ll leave this to you, then.”

Xu Chen nodded. “Rest assured, Madam. We’ll have professional managers overseeing the company. If you need anything, you can reach out anytime.”

“Mm.” Jiang Qiuyi replied, “No need for drastic changes—keep things running as they are in terms of operations.”

She only wanted to rename the company, not put its employees out of work.

Understanding her intentions, Xu Chen nodded. “Got it.”

Jiang Qiuyi thought for a moment, then turned to Lin Shanshan. “You’re really not staying?”

Lin Shanshan smiled and shook her head. “No, I’d rather start by learning at the store first.”

She hesitated briefly before adding in a low voice, “Once I’m capable enough, I’ll come back here.”

“Alright.” Jiang Qiuyi didn’t push her. Truthfully, if Lin Shanshan had wanted to stay, she could have arranged a position for her at Xinze—any role she was comfortable with.

With a smile, she said, “Then I’ll wait for the day you come back.”

Lin Shanshan’s eyes sparkled as she flashed a bright smile. “Mm.”

She firmly believed that day would come soon.

After leaving Xinze, the two of them headed to the Nijin storefront.

The renovations were nearly complete. The building was already a fully furnished two-story shop with a small attic. After purchasing it, all Jiang Qiuyi had to do was give the walls a fresh coat of paint and design the space to match Nijin’s aesthetic. Soon, it would be ready for business.

She looked around and saw that the final touches were being made.

She hadn’t been around much lately—Sheng Qingni had been handling most of the back-and-forth.

When they arrived, Sheng Qingni was already there.

“Qiuyi.”

Jiang Qiuyi smiled and introduced her. “This is Lin Shanshan.”

Sheng Qingni greeted, “Nice to meet you. Sheng Qingni.”

Lin Shanshan smiled. “I’ve heard a lot about you.”

The two exchanged a knowing look and smiled.

Jiang Qiuyi rolled her eyes. “Alright, drop the formalities. We’re all friends now.”

Sheng Qingni nodded. “Fair enough. Let’s check out the second floor.”

They followed her upstairs, where a few construction workers were still busy.

Jiang Qiuyi walked around, inspecting the space. Overall, she was quite satisfied.

Xu Chen had arranged for the renovations, but before construction began, the designer had consulted with Sheng Qingni to ensure the style aligned with Nijin’s brand.

Since it was Sheng Qingni’s brand, she naturally had a deeper understanding of the aesthetic and knew exactly what both she and the customers wanted.

“So, what do you think?”

Sheng Qingni watched her closely.

Jiang Qiuyi nodded, her eyes gleaming. “It’s really nice.”

Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window on the second floor, she could see Mingyu Plaza to the right and several other major shopping centers to the left.

With the store located here, foot traffic wouldn’t be a concern.

More importantly, most of the people who shopped in this area were wealthy.

Lin Shanshan also nodded in approval.

“Working here would probably put you in a good mood every day.”

Sheng Qingni chuckled. “As long as you don’t mind the workload. Shops like ours sometimes attract difficult customers.”

Lin Shanshan shook her head. “You never know until you try.”

After making a round of the store, Jiang Qiuyi sat down with Sheng Qingni to discuss the profit-sharing details.

Jiang Qiuyi invested one million yuan—completely her own money, not Lu Mingcheng’s.

Regardless of whether the store made a profit or suffered a loss, this money belonged solely to her. It was her personal asset from before marriage.

Though she and Sheng Qingni were friends, they handled business transparently and signed an official agreement.

Since Jiang Qiuyi provided the store location, she naturally held some advantage. But Sheng Qingni was the designer and the face of the brand. In the end, they settled on a 70-30 split—Sheng Qingni taking 70%, and Jiang Qiuyi 30%. It was a fair arrangement.

After reviewing the contract, Jiang Qiuyi glanced at her. “Are you sure you won’t be at a loss?”

Sheng Qingni shot her a look, amused. “A loss? How so?”

“This profit split—I’d be fine with just 20%,” Jiang Qiuyi said after doing some calculations. Though taking 20% was slightly less favorable for her, she felt that gaining Sheng Qingni as a business partner and friend made it worthwhile.

Sheng Qingni shared the same sentiment.

She smiled. “Money is important, of course. But having you as a friend? That’s even more valuable.”

After spending time together, Sheng Qingni had come to genuinely appreciate Jiang Qiuyi and the unique qualities that made her stand out.

People like Jiang Qiuyi were rare in this society.

And in Sheng Qingni’s social circle? Even rarer.

She had no doubt—this was a deal she wouldn’t regret.

Jiang Qiuyi chuckled, half exasperated. “Alright, I’m signing. No take-backs.”

Sheng Qingni smiled. “I won’t.”

She looked at Jiang Qiuyi warmly. “I’m counting on you to bring in big clients.”

Jiang Qiuyi signed her name with a flourish, then winked. “Don’t worry. When the store opens, I’ll make sure we get all the publicity we need.”

“Good.”

Sheng Qingni paused for a moment, then, filled with determination, said, “Let’s grow this brand into something huge.”

“International level,” Jiang Qiuyi added, before laughing at herself.

Dreams should always be big—what if they actually came true?

After signing the contract, Sheng Qingni shared a lot about the brand with Jiang Qiuyi.

Only then did Jiang Qiuyi realize how complex the process was just to get a single piece of clothing onto the market, especially for an original brand.

Sheng Qingni had an enormous workload.

Jiang Qiuyi thought for a moment before looking at her. “If there’s anything I can help with, just say the word. I can’t just be a bystander.”

Sheng Qingni nodded. “I already have a role in mind for you.”

Jiang Qiuyi blinked. “Huh?”

Sheng Qingni grinned. “Marketing. How do you feel about handling promotions and advertising?”

She gave Jiang Qiuyi a once-over before adding, “And if you don’t mind… you could also be our model. That way, we’d save on model fees.”

She wasn’t exaggerating—Jiang Qiuyi suited Nijin’s brand aesthetic perfectly.

Every time Jiang Qiuyi wore Nijin’s pieces, she effortlessly brought out the essence of the clothing.

She paused for a moment, considering. “I guess I could.”

It wasn’t like she had anything better to do.

Sheng Qingni burst into laughter. “Really?”

Jiang Qiuyi nodded seriously. “Yeah, if it helps cut costs, why not?”

Seeing her so earnest, Sheng Qingni actually started giving it serious thought.

“We’re shooting the new spring collection soon. Want to give it a try?”

Jiang Qiuyi agreed readily. “Sure. Are we shooting out of town?”

“Mm, at an ancient town.”

Jiang Qiuyi nodded. “Let me know once the dates are set.”

Although Jiang Qiuyi enjoyed the idea of living the life of a rich and leisurely wife, she also wanted to experience the hustle and bustle of a busy work life—broadening her horizons and expanding her social circle.

After all, the two didn’t conflict with each other. She could still shop to her heart’s content.

After finishing her conversation with Sheng Qingni, Jiang Qiuyi headed to Mingyu Plaza.

Lin Shanshan stayed behind to help Sheng Qingni with the store.

Since Lu Mingcheng had helped her so much, Jiang Qiuyi felt she had to get him a gift.

Even though it was his money, the gesture still carried meaning.

She went straight to the brand store Lu Mingcheng usually frequented. As soon as she entered, a sales associate greeted her warmly.

Lately, Jiang Qiuyi had been spending quite a bit, so the staff at luxury stores were very familiar with her. They practically treated her like a walking treasure when she walked in.

Jiang Qiuyi smiled slightly. “Do you have any new cufflinks or tie clips?”

The sales associate beamed. “We do. Please follow me, Miss Jiang.”

The sales associate arranged for Jiang Qiuyi to sit down, then, after a brief inquiry, brought her a glass of juice.

Jiang Qiuyi took a sip, finding it delicious—better than the juices sold at the juice bars outside.

“Miss Jiang, these are the new pieces from our brand. Please take a look and let me know if anything catches your eye.”

Jiang Qiuyi took the brochure and flipped through it, pointing out a few items. “Please bring these out for me to see.”

“Of course, please give me a moment.”

While waiting, Jiang Qiuyi sent a message to Lu Mingcheng.

Jiang Qiuyi: “Are you in a meeting this afternoon?”

Lu Mingcheng: “Just a short meeting.”

Jiang Qiuyi: “Alright.”

Lu Mingcheng: “What’s up?”

Jiang Qiuyi: “No worries, do you have a dinner meeting tonight?”

Lu Mingcheng: “Yes.”

The dinner was a prior commitment, one he couldn’t skip.

Aside from the resort project, there were many other ventures under the Lu family’s portfolio. Even though Lu Corporation was dominant, some cross-collaborations still needed to be secured.

Jiang Qiuyi: “Got it.”

Lu Mingcheng: “?”

Jiang Qiuyi: “It’s nothing, I’ll order some afternoon tea for your assistants.”

Lu Mingcheng: “Mm.”

After finishing the conversation with Lu Mingcheng, Jiang Qiuyi turned her attention back to the cufflinks the sales associate had brought.

She picked out a black pair and a deep blue one. Additionally, she chose two tie clips for Lu Mingcheng.

After making her selections, the sales associate smiled at Jiang Qiuyi. “Miss Jiang, would you like to take a look at our brooches? They just launched a few days ago, and I think you’d really like them.”

Jiang Qiuyi raised an eyebrow at the suggestion. “Sure.”

She had been wondering what to buy for herself.

After browsing the brooches, Jiang Qiuyi also became interested in the brand’s bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.

By the end, she had picked out two complete sets for herself.

After paying, she glanced at her reflection in the mirror and then turned to the sales associate. “Could you get me an outfit?”

She didn’t want to look too formal when going to Lu Mingcheng’s company.

The sales associate beamed. “Of course, Miss Jiang. Please follow me. This is one of our winter new arrivals. This woolen skirt is fantastic, with an amazing fit. Would you like to try it?”

Jiang Qiuyi looked at it and saw it was in a color she loved.

“Let me try it.”

After trying on the skirt, Jiang Qiuyi added a large-brimmed hat, which gave her a chic yet luxurious vibe.

By the time she was done, she had even swapped out her shoes.

As she exited the store, Jiang Qiuyi was completely transformed, from head to toe in fresh new attire.

She looked at herself in the mirror with satisfaction, feeling in a great mood.

After ordering some desserts, Jiang Qiuyi made her way to the Lu Corporation.

Her driver silently followed behind, sending a message to Lu Mingcheng’s assistant.

As soon as Jiang Qiuyi entered the lobby, Liu Dong called out to her. “Madam.”

Jiang Qiuyi paused, surprised. “You came all the way here just to wait for me?”

Liu Dong nodded.

Jiang Qiuyi raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. “Did the driver tell you?”

Liu Dong continued to nod, leading Jiang Qiuyi forward. “Please follow me, Madam.”

As they walked toward Lu Mingcheng’s private elevator, many eyes in the lobby fell on Jiang Qiuyi.

It wasn’t until the two of them disappeared from view that the whispers began.

“Who was that? The CEO’s wife?”

“My gosh, she’s stunning! And that hat—so elegant, like a high-society lady.”

“That dress is the latest, most expensive luxury piece, probably worth over a hundred thousand.”

“Is she really the CEO’s wife?”

“Liu Dong personally came down to greet her—who else could she be but the CEO’s wife?”

“…”

Within five minutes, the entire company knew: Lu Mingcheng’s elusive wife had just arrived at the office.

She was beautiful, with an air of sophistication that screamed “CEO’s wife.”

Jiang Qiuyi, unaware of the whispers, had no trouble entering Lu Mingcheng’s office this time.

The two of them exchanged a glance.

Jiang Qiuyi asked, “Did I interrupt you?”

Lu Mingcheng shook his head. “Is there something you needed?”

Jiang Qiuyi paused for a moment, then placed a bag on his desk. “I got you a gift.”

After a beat, she added, “I went specially to get it. Thanks for all your help.”

Lu Mingcheng raised an eyebrow. “What did you buy?”

Jiang Qiuyi glanced at him, then casually sat across from him. “Just open it and see.”

Lu Mingcheng, unbothered, immediately began unwrapping it.

The cufflinks and tie clips were in the styles and brands he frequently used.

Although Lu Mingcheng had no shortage of such items, receiving a gift still made him happy.

“Thank you.”

Jiang Qiuyi nodded, then added, “But I used your card to pay.”

Lu Mingcheng smiled. “It’s the least I can do.”

The fact that she took the time to pick something out already meant a lot.

He had never had many demands when it came to Jiang Qiuyi.

He then asked about the situation at Xinze, and Jiang Qiuyi, in turn, decided to ask him about the company name.

“What do you think I should change it to?”

Lu Mingcheng glanced at her. “It’s your company. You can change the name to whatever you like.”

Hearing his response, Jiang Qiuyi was genuinely pleased.

She was quite satisfied.

“But I don’t really understand the significance of names. Could you pick one for me?”

Lu Mingcheng thought for a moment. “Let me think.”

“Mm.”

Jiang Qiuyi didn’t stay too long. After leaving the gift, she made her exit.

As she left, Lu Mingcheng was about to put the cufflinks back in their case.

It was only as he was packing them away that he noticed the receipt Jiang Qiuyi had slipped into the bag.

He glanced at it casually.

Jiang Qiuyi had specifically gone out to buy him the gift—the cufflinks and tie clips totaling 520,000 yuan. Meanwhile, she had spent a whopping 5.25 million yuan on herself.

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