The news had once showcased the largest villa renovation project in the Nanshan District.
Xiao Chen clearly remembered that wealthy man’s preferences. In his spare time during his previous life, he had studied interior design styles and feng shui layouts as a hobby.
However, the renovation company involved in that news report had not been Jingyan Decoration in this office building.
That villa covered 3,000 square meters and was worth over 1 billion yuan. The design fee alone would likely exceed 10 million yuan.
If Jingyan lost such a massive contract, wouldn’t they regret it to death?
A thought stirred in his mind, and he moved closer to the conference room.
Inside, the chief gold-tier designer Bai Wei was patiently communicating with an elderly man. “Mr. Song, if there’s anything you’re dissatisfied with, we can discuss it again. Please trust that I’m a professional.”
“Professional my foot.” Old Man Song slammed his cup onto the table. “I could have a dog scratch on paper and it would do better than you.”
Bai Wei was speechless. As the chief gold-tier designer, she was being scolded as worse than a dog.
If it had been anyone else, she would have fired back long ago. But the man in front of her was a major client. He was Song Yunming, the CEO of Huaye Bank.
A true financial tycoon. This was not someone she could afford to offend.
The interior manager and several designers desperately tried to smooth things over, pointing out highlights in the design displayed on the large screen, but the old man refused to listen to a single word.
“This renovation won’t work. It ruins the feng shui.” At that moment, a voice came from the doorway.
Everyone turned to look and saw a teenager who looked like a high school student standing at the entrance of the conference room, still wearing a milk tea shop uniform.
“Who are you? What nonsense are you spouting? Get him out.” Jingyan’s General Manager lost his temper.
“Mr. Song, I understand a bit about renovation. You might as well hear my perspective.” Xiao Chen said with a smile.
“Where did this kid come from? Is he even old enough? Get someone to throw him out,” the General Manager said angrily.
This was absurd. A room full of professional designers hadn’t managed to satisfy the old man, and now a high school student thought he could?
“Mr. Song, the villa location you chose is backed by mountains and faces water, symbolizing wealth and influence.”
“So the front courtyard should adopt a square and upright structure. This kind of layout gathers strong yang energy and is suitable for someone destined to receive support from powerful benefactors.”
Ignoring the protests, Xiao Chen picked up the laser pointer and began indicating sections of the layout on the large screen.
“What are you talking about? Are you saying our gold-tier designer is inferior to you?” Bai Wei grew angry. “Security! Where’s security?”
Several security guards immediately entered to escort Xiao Chen out.
Xiao Chen sighed and put down the laser pointer.
Unexpectedly, Song Yunming slapped his thigh. “Wait. Let the young man speak.”
“Quick, let him go,” the manager hurriedly instructed the guards. Find the original chapter at g.com.
Xiao Chen was then invited into the conference room.
Picking up the laser pointer again, he began explaining.
“In terms of color, the villa’s palette and decorations should align with the prosperous directions of the Three Yuan Nine Periods cycle. At the same time, the courtyard should remain clean, avoiding excessive or cluttered plants and preventing damp moss from forming on the ground.”
“For the main gate and living room, the villa entrance should be positioned at the central axis or in a favorable direction, harmonizing with the overall architectural style and color scheme…”
He spoke continuously for over half an hour. Song Yunming listened intently, occasionally slapping his thigh and shouting, “Excellent!”
The group of gold-tier designers exchanged glances. Xiao Chen’s renovation concepts opened their eyes. They had never heard ideas like this before.
Several times Bai Wei wanted to interrupt, but seeing how absorbed Song Yunming was, she swallowed her objections.
Everyone shared the same thought. As long as the client was happy, nothing else mattered.
From the kitchen to the front and back courtyards, from the road in front of the house to the landscaping layout, Xiao Chen spoke fluently without pause.
Song Yunming kept nodding, extremely satisfied. Finally, he slapped his thigh again. “Brilliant. This is almost exactly what I had in mind.”
“Mr. Song, are you satisfied with this direction? If you are, I’ll work overnight to produce the renderings and deliver them to you early tomorrow morning.” Bai Wei asked anxiously.
“This is it. This is exactly the feeling I wanted. Start the renderings immediately, and make sure you follow this young man’s suggestions.” Song Yunming pointed at Xiao Chen.
“Young man, what’s your name?”
“My name is Xiao Chen, Mr. Song. I’m in high school and working part-time at a milk tea shop today,” Xiao Chen said with a smile.
“Good. I’ve approached more than just your company. I’ve met no fewer than ten gold-tier designers.” Song Yunming laughed heartily. “Only your ideas match what I had in mind.”
“You’re impressive, kid. I like you.”
With that, he left in high spirits. The villa renovation style was finally settled, and he felt greatly relieved.
“You’re Xiao Chen, right?” Jingyan’s manager quickly grabbed him. “Thank you so much.”
“But you only explained two-thirds of the layout. As for the rest…”
“We can discuss it further.” Xiao Chen calculated silently. How much consulting fee would be appropriate? Tens of thousands of yuan?
“Good, good. Teacher Bai, coordinate directly with this young man.” The manager was overjoyed.
“Hello, I’m Bai Wei. Please come to my office and wait for a moment,” Bai Wei said.
Xiao Chen nodded and followed the assistant to Bai Wei’s office.
Only then did he check his phone and notice a WeChat message from Song Ziyan: “What are you doing?”
The message had been sent an hour ago. He had been so absorbed in speaking that he hadn’t noticed.
Unbeknownst to him, downstairs at the renovation company, Song Ziyan sat bored inside a stretched Bentley.
Ding. A WeChat message from Xiao Chen appeared.
Her eyes lit up as she quickly opened it.
Xiao Chen had replied, “I’m communicating with a difficult old man.”
She responded immediately, “Really? I’m also waiting for my grandfather. Did you manage to deal with the difficult old man?”
“Handled.” Xiao Chen sent a smiling emoji.
At that moment, Song Yunming emerged from the building under the guidance of his assistant.
The assistant opened the car door, and he got in.
“Grandpa, why did it take so long? Can we go home now?” Song Ziyan asked.
“Haha, we can. Let’s go. I met an interesting young man today. He’s also in high school,” the old man said with a grin.
After replying to Song Ziyan, the office door opened.
An astonished voice rang out. “Xiao Chen, why are you here?”
He looked up and saw his second sister, Xiao Qian, standing in front of him holding a file.
She had just graduated not long ago with a design degree and was now interning at this company.
Xiao Chen couldn’t be bothered with her and lowered his head to glance at his phone.
“Xiao Chen, I’m talking to you. Didn’t you hear me?” Xiao Qian’s anger flared instantly as she stepped in front of him.
“I heard you. Am I not allowed to ignore you?” Xiao Chen glanced at her.
“I’m your sister. Do you have any manners? As expected from someone raised in the countryside, no upbringing at all.” Xiao Qian snorted coldly.
“So what do you want?” Xiao Chen asked patiently. “I’m busy and don’t have time for you.”
“I’m asking you, what are you doing here?” Xiao Qian’s expression darkened. “Did you come to find me?”
“Why would I look for you?” Xiao Chen felt baffled.
He hadn’t even known she worked here.
“Heh. You regret it now, don’t you? You came to ask me to plead with Mom and Dad so you can return home?” Xiao Qian sneered.