Chapter 1535

Since it had already been decided that Gong Jiaxin would be the designer, it was just lacking in decoration, with everything inside quite empty.

“It’s pretty good.” Gong Jiaxin, while in France, knew that the family bought a building and even left a space for her to set up a studio, which made her genuinely happy.

“But it’s a bit too big.” Initially, Gong Jiaxin thought about starting a business with a few friends, so the space couldn’t be too small.

But the space initially reserved seemed a bit small to Gong Ruini. If they took on more projects or started with several people simultaneously, these spaces really wouldn’t be enough.

Unexpectedly, those people didn’t come, leaving Gong Jiaxin as the only designer, “I’ll look for an assistant later; it should be enough.”

Even when Gong Jiaxin said she had money now and could splurge, she was really reluctant to fuss over the studio’s arrangements.

“Is one assistant enough?” Gong Ruini, having never been involved in this area, questioned if one assistant would suffice once business picks up.

“It’s enough. When there’s more business, I’ll hire a receptionist. The teacher said there would be collaborative opportunities; I’m not sure how.” Gong Jiaxin had already contacted her teacher.

She was genuinely not worried about getting projects; at worst, she could design some clothing styles, and domestic clothing companies could start production.

But that wasn’t the kind of order the studio would take, and Gong Jiaxin was very clear about this.

Since Gong Jiaxin said so, Gong Ruini didn’t say much more. Anyway, if she couldn’t hold on, it wouldn’t be too late to hire someone, “Handle the interior renovation as you see fit.”

“Oh, what about Jia Ming?” Gong Ruini asked cautiously. Initially, she thought that when Gong Jiaxin returned, she would cheer up Gong Jiaming, but it didn’t seem as easy as she imagined.

Not mentioning Jia Ming was fine, but as soon as he was mentioned, Gong Jiaxin got annoyed, “Let’s not talk about him; it’s infuriating.”

He liked someone but didn’t dare to say it. After talking to Gong Ruzhi about it, who lacked experience, he asked Zhao Guangran for help. But the little brother thought Zhao Guangran was a playboy and his ideas were not good enough, which irked Gong Jiaxin just thinking about it.

“You think by just watching, the girl will come over on her own?”

“If you think Guang Ran’s ideas are unreliable, then come up with your own,” Gong Jiaxin waved her hand. “Just ignore him; let him figure out how to win the girl back home.”

It seemed that even Gong Jiaxin had no solution, so what could Gong Ruini do?

Since Gong Jiaxin knew about this matter, even if it reached the ears of Gong Zhuang and his wife, Gong Ruini was not worried. At least there was someone else to prove that it’s not out of unwillingness to help, but rather that it’s a Jia Ming issue.

Compared to Gong Jiaming, what Gong Jiaxin was more interested in discussing was, “How come brother-in-law suddenly went to work at a financial company.”

Gong Jiaxin was really shocked by Zhao Xuran. She always knew Zhao Xuri was impressive, but she didn’t expect him to be this impressive.

Actually, what Gong Jiaxin was more concerned about was if Zhao Xuran joining a financial company at this time was because of something involving Gong Jiaming.

Otherwise, Zhao Xuran used to be busy handling domestic affairs, so how would he have time to work at a financial company?

Although outsiders all say their relationship is good, and say that their life is going well, making money abundantly, Gong Jiaxin always remembers: if her father hadn’t yielded initially and contacted her second uncle, could they enjoy their current comfortable days?

No matter how well life is going now, could they really afford to fall out with the second uncle’s family, the Wan Family, or the Zhao Family?

Even if they did fall out, just with the things they have, they could still live well. But who would want to live like that?

“There’s a lack of staff, you know—who wants to come to a little-known small company.” Gong Ruini was actually quite curious.

Logically, this time when Zhao Guangran went to Japan, it was a grand show; he really snatched back a large sum of money from there and definitely made an excellent achievement.

Of course, this can’t compare to those seasoned investors or big investment banks, but at least it’s doing well. Why are they still unable to find people?

Oh, it’s not that they can’t find people, but they really can’t find qualified employees that meet Zhao Guangran’s requirements.

“Huh, they can’t find anyone?” Gong Jiaxin was a bit stunned. She purely invested money and didn’t care at all about how the company operated.

Unexpectedly, there is such a situation, which is truly strange.

“And there are no clients.” Well, even if they can’t find people, they can’t seem to find a single person willing to commission investments.

Although they have enough funds to support a financial company, what kind of financial company purely manages its own assets?

Gong Jiaxin was shocked, “Oh.”

“That’s not right; didn’t Guang Ran always have clients?” Gong Jiaxin remembered that Zhao Guangran had bragged before that even before he graduated college, there were people willing to let him manage investments.

How come now, after graduating college, he still can’t find clients, especially with such excellent achievements?

Gong Ruini shrugged, “I don’t know, but when Guang Ran returned and contacted those people, this is the answer they gave.”

“He was targeted.” Gong Jiaxin was quite sure, “Otherwise, someone so excellent wouldn’t have no one approaching.”

“Who wouldn’t think so.” Gong Ruini was also helpless, “Luckily, we had many gains this time.”

Even without outside investments, Zhao Guangran said he could still thrive and make money without anyone nagging in his ear, but is he really willing?

Gong Ruini recalled several times late at night when she was starving and went downstairs to find something to eat, only to see Zhao Guangran holding a drink, staring out the living room’s full-length glass window. His silhouette was as desolate as could be.

“When Guang Ran returned from Japan, he was really full of spirit.” Although Zhao Guangran was quite restrained, he was very excited while drinking with Zhao Xuran, saying that this time he would definitely make Wall Street remember him thoroughly.

Who would have thought it would end like this? This was probably the biggest blow to Zhao Guangran in his life.

Full of spirit, just like when she went to France. At that time, she always thought she could learn a lot there.

But in the end, she slinked back to the United States, not with her tail between her legs, but it wasn’t much better. If she hadn’t had the confidence to support her, she really would’ve collapsed.

Gong Ruini quietly watched the road outside without speaking.

Gong Jiaxin was staring at the empty shop. If even Zhao Guangran could stand strong and work hard to prove himself again to those waiting for him to fail, there’s no reason she couldn’t.

Compared to Zhao Guangran, she really felt quite lucky. She even had a teacher who was willing to give her some guidance.

Though the European fashion circle wasn’t friendly, she had a chance in the American market.

Although many people considered the fashion center to be in France or Italy, the United States saw this as an opportunity. If there’s a chance, of course, they will try to capture the title of the fashion center.

With such a great opportunity, just the thought that she might get involved and get a share made Gong Jiaxin excited.

Even if she missed the mentorship and recommendation of a master, as long as she had the ability, Gong Jiaxin did not believe she couldn’t make it.