"She didn't study at that school in France, yet she won the gold medal in an international competition?"
"Yes, that's what the current investigation shows. The young madam is truly mysterious."
Qin Tianyi said thoughtfully, "Mysterious? I think this woman is far from simple."
Xiao Anjing chuckled, "The young madam isn't just not simple, she's also very wealthy, definitely a little rich lady."
"She's very wealthy? What makes you say that?" Qin Tianyi asked, looking at him.
Xiao Anjing quickly took out his phone and showed him a picture. "This is the young madam's award-winning work. I heard from people at that French school that many fashion brands wanted to buy this design. But after the young madam received her prize money, she lost contact with the competition organizing committee and the school, so a lot of copyright fees couldn't be deposited into her account. I think the young madam probably doesn't even know about the continuous stream of copyright fees that followed."
Qin Tianyi stared closely at the photo on Xiao Anjing's phone. Gu Susu had designed a long dress that combined Chinese and Western elements. The most special and eye-catching feature was the ethereal mood incorporated into the dress, with its distinct and layered design, utilizing the blue and green color palettes to their fullest.
"Immediately have someone inquire if the design copyright for this work has been bought out. We must buy the exclusive copyright for this dress design at all costs!"
"Understood." Xiao Anjing said, a little confused, "Should we inform the young madam about this? Let her contact the competition organizing committee..."
"No, don't tell her anything. Find someone to investigate the account where she received her prize money two years ago. See what region the account is from. That should help us figure out where she's been staying if she hasn't been abroad." Qin Tianyi instructed further.
Xiao Anjing said "Understood" and was about to put his phone away when it suddenly emitted a short ringtone for an incoming message. A photo popped up without warning.
As soon as he saw the photo sent to him, he immediately closed it, but Qin Tianyi had already caught a glimpse of Gu Susu embracing another man in the picture.
Just as he had expected, this damned woman couldn't wait and had gone to meet her lover.
Xiao Anjing's phone kept buzzing with new messages. Seeing Qin Tianyi's face darken with each one, turning almost as black as the Bao Gong, was terrifying. He had only just sent people to follow her, and already such a photo was taken. This young madam was too restless.
But he could see that Qin Tianyi had taken an interest in Gu Susu. Despite Qin Tianyi's constant displeasure and his incessant requests to investigate his new wife, it was only because he cared that he was so anxious, tracking her and investigating her.
He understood Qin Tianyi's personality too well. If it were someone or something Qin Tianyi didn't care about, he wouldn't have him go to such lengths.
"Send all the photos to my phone," Qin Tianyi commanded expressionlessly.
Xiao Anjing, thinking that Qin Tianyi had finally taken an interest in a woman, and it happened to be his newlywed wife, and hoping that Qin Tianyi could get along well with the person he liked and avoid any further turmoil, wanted to persuade him, "These photos alone don't prove anything. Perhaps there's a misunderstanding..."
"When did you become so talkative? Hurry up and send them to me."
Seeing that he was on the verge of losing control, Xiao Anjing dared not refuse and stopped talking, sending him all the photos from the people tracking Gu Susu.
Qin Tianyi opened his phone and looked at the photos one by one, feeling that each one was glaringly offensive. She was in that man's arms, looking as if she was both resisting and welcoming.
When they parted, Gu Susu's eyes were red. What were they doing? A reluctant farewell, or confessing their feelings, unable to bear separation, like a pair of ill-fated lovers.
Was it for this man that Gu Susu always resisted him so much, feeling hurt and uncomfortable even if he touched her?
"Who is this man in the photo? Where is she now!" Qin Tianyi suddenly stood up, throwing his phone.
Xiao Anjing was startled by him and also stood up, saying, "It's not clear yet. I'll have someone investigate immediately. The young madam is at Mishang Company."
"What is she doing at Mishang Company? Did she go there to meet this man?"
Xiao Anjing wasn't sure for a moment, but if he didn't give Qin Tianyi a definitive answer, he probably wouldn't have an easy time. "She likely did."
"Take me to Mishang Company." Qin Tianyi walked into the living room and picked up his coat.
Chen Ma came out from the kitchen and asked, "Young Master, aren't you eating lunch here? I'm already cooking your favorite dishes."
Qin Tianyi tried his best to control his emotions and said to Chen Ma in a gentle tone, "Something has come up suddenly, so I can't eat lunch here. Chen Ma, please take good care of yourself. I'll visit often when I have time."
Chen Ma wanted to keep him for a meal, but seeing that he was in a hurry to leave, she knew she couldn't keep him and her eyes welled up. "Then next time. You must eat a meal next time, and remember to bring your wife along to offer incense to Miss."
Qin Tianyi walked over, hugged Chen Ma, said "Okay," and left the villa near the sea.
This villa was his mother's favorite house during her lifetime, and Chen Ma was an old servant of the Xiao family who had always taken care of his mother.
After his mother, Xiao Yongmei, passed away, she was buried on the cliff by the sea not far from this villa, so she could always gaze at the sea she loved.
Qin Tianyi had asked Chen Ma to continue living in this seaside villa, guarding the house. Every time he visited his mother's grave, he would stay in this villa for half a day or a full day to find peace.
Xiao Anjing drove him to Mishang Company. They didn't speak on the way, but Xiao Anjing wondered if this was still the Qin Tianyi he knew.
He knew Qin Tianyi's tone was always calm, as if nothing could stir any emotional change in him. He was indifferent to everything, neither happy nor angry, and never close to losing control of his emotions like today.
When they arrived at the entrance of Mishang Company, he thought Qin Tianyi would rush out of the car to find Gu Susu, but Qin Tianyi calmed down. He only asked him to park the car by the roadside and wait in the car, not getting out to go to Mishang Company.
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As soon as Gu Susu arrived at Mishang Company, Fan Zhihua was waiting for her and introduced her to the company's situation.
After Qin Yaxuan left, although the handover was not yet complete, the company's normal operations were not affected. It was just that some decisions still needed to be made by someone. The other senior executives of the company unanimously agreed that it would be most appropriate for Gu Susu, the young madam, to make decisions first.
Gu Susu looked at Fan Zhihua in surprise and said, "Uncle Fan, thank you for everyone's trust. But I have never managed a company, so I'm afraid I can't make decisions. You should still discuss everything with Tianyi and resolve it together."
"Alright, the young madam is right. For matters that are not urgent, the young madam can try to discuss them with Young Master Tianyi. However, for some urgent matters, the young madam must make a decisive choice." Fan Zhihua spoke indirectly, still lacking confidence in Qin Tianyi.