Episode 32 recap: The Bai Xin Ning team is facing a crisis of layoffs.
Because Bai Xin Ning modified the marketing strategy, there has been a continuous stream of people coming to the store to buy diamonds. Li Zhuo Ran didn't expect the professor's approach to be so effective. Li Zhuo Ran even wanted to raise the prices, and his two assistants naturally agreed since the sales were doing so well. However, Li Zhuo Ran didn't inform Bai Xin Ning about the price increase.
Meanwhile, Bai Xin Ning was still having a meal with colleagues from the team, and someone started flattering her. Suddenly, Li Ming Kang saw the news on his phone about the price increase of Luli diamonds. The next morning, Lin Yi saw the news as well and noticed that all the stores had already adjusted their prices. Lin Yi could only go to Li Zhuo Ran to clarify the situation, and Li Zhuo Ran explained that the board of directors had already approved it.
Bai Xin Ning went to find Li Zhuo Ran. If it weren't for his sudden price increase, the diamonds would probably be selling very well now. Li Zhuo Ran felt that Bai Xin Ning was questioning him, but the decision he made couldn't be changed. Bai Xin Ning didn't expect that in this mutually beneficial relationship, she would end up being used by Li Zhuo Ran.
As soon as Bai Xin Ning returned to the studio, her colleagues handed in their project proposals one after another. Everyone had heard rumors about the company's layoffs, so they were all working very actively. After all, Bai Xin Ning held the power of life and death. Lin Yi told Director Zhang that he wanted to attract investment from the investment company by participating in a design competition. Meanwhile, Bai Xin Ning was pleading with Li Zhuo Ran not to lay off employees. The secretary brought an invitation letter for a jewelry competition and said that this was another chance for Bai Xin Ning, so the layoffs were temporarily put on hold.
To boost everyone's morale, Lin Yi came to the studio and informed Bai Xin Ning that his brand would also participate in the competition, as they could only bring out their full potential by supporting each other. Encouraged by Lin Yi, Bai Xin Ning gained more confidence. Soon, the day of the competition arrived, and Shimmering Jewelry also participated. Everyone showcased their respective skills, and once the topic was announced, they all took out their brushes and started painting. Each person felt the need to design their best piece of work.
As time was running out, Bai Xin Ning's work was still unfinished. There were only thirty seconds left, and Ye Xiao Qing was extremely nervous. In the end, only two teams completed the piece. In the first round, one group was eliminated. Although Bai Xin Ning's team didn't finish the design, they still gained recognition from the experts.
After returning, Bai Xin Ning informed everyone that the theme for the second round of the competition was "Luxury" and hoped that everyone would share their opinions. Ye Xiao Qing used the excuse of taking leave to meet with the class director and even showed their drawings to the other person. Li Ming Kang, who had just come out to buy coffee, witnessed this scene. Before leaving, Li Ming Kang even told Ye Xiao Qing that one should have principles.
During this time, Bai Xin Ning had been working overtime, and Lin Zhe would often accompany her when he had free time. When Bai Xin Ning was about to submit the mobile phone drafts, she happened to see Lin Yi guiding his subordinates on how to design. Lin Yi saw Bai Xin Ning and proactively encouraged her. Although they were competitors, both of them had the company's best interests in mind.
Next came the scene of the second round of the competition. Shimmering Jewelry showcased their accessories, which were extremely magnificent. Then it was the design by Lin Yi's team, featuring very expensive diamonds. The last one to appear was Bai Xin Ning's work. Bai Xin Ning personally took the stage to introduce her piece. She expressed that her work did not conform to the theme. Instead of using luxurious diamonds, she took inspiration from the popular blue-and-white porcelain shards from the Yongzheng era. It not only possessed luxurious qualities but also held precious cultural value as a collectible.
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