Sweet Temptation! The Beauty in President Pei's Palm is Too Alluring

"Yeah, right." Shu Hua nodded, then, remembering her business, quickly flipped her phone camera to show the Angora rabbit. "Look! I'm at the pet store! This is the rabbit, isn't it super pretty and super cute? Doesn't it look like a moving snowball?"

In the video, the little white rabbit seemed to sense being watched, twitching its pink nose and blinking its innocent red eyes, looking incredibly cute.

Pei Yanzhou hummed in response, his tone unreadable.

Shu Hua quickly turned the camera back, leaned close to the screen, blinked her big eyes, and said in a sweet and soft voice, "Then... can I keep one at home? I promise, it won't smell bad, I'll take good care of it, and I absolutely won't let it into the study or bedroom, okay?"

As she spoke, she held up three fingers and swore, "Really! Please, Pei Yanzhou~ okay?"

She used her trump card—acting cute.

On the other end of the screen, Pei Yanzhou remained silent for a few seconds.

He really didn't like keeping animals at home; they were a hassle and shed fur. But looking into Shu Hua's expectant eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say no.

"Really want to raise one?"

"Mmm-hmm!" Shu Hua nodded vigorously.

"...Just don't let it hurt you." He finally relented.

"Really?!" Shu Hua's eyes lit up instantly, and she hugged her phone excitedly. "Pei Yanzhou, you're the best!"

She gave the screen a quick "mua" sound, then said rapidly, "Okay, get some rest when you're done, don't overwork yourself, bye!"

After saying that, she hung up the phone before Pei Yanzhou could react.

Just kidding, what if the big shot changes his mind!

Then, she sent another emoji of a cat making a crazy heart shape with its hands.

Looking at the heart-shaped emoji on the screen, Pei Yanzhou shook his head helplessly.

Oh well, let her be happy...

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Monday, Design Department Meeting Room.

Shu Hua's second project as an intern was designing the complete visual identity for a new product under the Pei Group. Today is the first public selection, and everyone must present their design proposal and design concept.

Shu Hua sat by the window, looking at her computer screen, which displayed a plan that she had put a lot of effort into perfecting.

According to the original drawing order, she was supposed to go third. But before the meeting started, the group leader, Li Wenwen, suddenly changed the order, moving Zhang Li, who was originally at the back, to the first position, saying that "Zhang Li's plan is more mature and can serve as a sample for everyone."

Shu Hua knew they had a good relationship, but she didn't pay much attention to it.

The presentation began quickly.

Zhang Li was the first to go on stage. She opened her PowerPoint presentation and began her explanation with great confidence.

"My design philosophy is based on natural symbiosis, emphasizing harmony between products and the environment..."

Shu Hua listened attentively at first, but the more she listened, the more she felt something was wrong.

When Zhang Li presented the core concept, Shu Hua's brows furrowed deeply.

This is not a case of "great minds think alike" at all.

This was practically her core idea, which she had been constantly refining and revising, simply rewritten and copied verbatim! Even the obscure word she used to describe this style when discussing it with Yao Zhiyao in private was copied by Zhang Li!

Shu Hua smiled.

I laughed out of anger.

So that's what they were waiting for her all along. Stealing her idea and then putting her last—were they trying to catch her off guard and leave her speechless? Or were they panicking and unable to produce anything decent, thus solidifying accusations of "running out of ideas" or "plagiarism"?

After Zhang Li finished speaking, polite applause rang out from the audience. Li Wenwen, as the group leader, was the first to comment, her tone full of admiration: "Zhang Li grasped the concept very accurately, and her visual presentation ideas were also very good. Everyone should learn from her."

Zhang Li walked off the stage triumphantly, casting a subtle, provocative glance at Shu Hua as she passed by.

When it was Shu Hua's turn to go on stage, everyone in the conference room focused their attention on her. There was curiosity, anticipation, and also some, like Zhang Li and Li Wenwen, waiting to see her make a fool of herself.

Shu Hua walked calmly onto the stage, empty-handed, and stood still. She didn't turn on her computer or connect to the projector; she simply glanced around at the audience.

"Shu Hua, what about your proposal?" Li Wenwen asked deliberately.

"Dear leaders and colleagues," she began, her voice clear and steady, "I don't have much to say about this project."

A slight commotion arose from the audience. Jona also frowned slightly.

Shu Hua turned her gaze to Zhang Li, who was sitting below, and curled the corners of her lips: "Because, Sister Zhang Li has already presented my design proposal to everyone in a very 'complete' manner."

The meeting room fell silent instantly.

Zhang Li's expression changed: "Shu Hua, what do you mean?"

"It means exactly what it says," Shu Hua looked at her and smiled slightly. "Thank you, Sister Li, for recognizing my abilities so much. The entire design plan was not changed at all. If it were me, I would at least have added some of my own ideas."

"What nonsense are you spouting!" Zhang Li suddenly stood up. "I don't understand what you're saying!"

"Sister Li's ability to play dumb is truly admirable," Shu Hua sneered.

Jona: "Shuhua, what exactly happened?"

"Zhang Li stole my design," Shu Hua stated directly. "Her core idea was completely copied from mine."

"You're making baseless accusations!" Zhang Li exclaimed angrily. "What evidence do you have?"

She immediately retorted, "President Qiao, I think it was Shu Hua who plagiarized me! She knew I was the first to speak today, so she deliberately accused me of copying her!"

Li Wenwen chimed in, "Shu Hua, you need evidence to back up your claims! Zhang Li is a long-time employee, how could she plagiarize you? On the contrary, when Zhang Li was talking, I could tell your expression was off. Were you feeling guilty after being exposed? Young man, ambition is a good thing, but going astray is unacceptable!"

With just a few words, she completely turned the blame on Shu Hua, labeling her as "ambitious" and "going astray."

The atmosphere in the meeting room became awkward. Many people looked at Shu Hua with suspicion. After all, Zhang Li had spoken first, and Shu Hua's words were unsubstantiated, making her hard to believe.

Li Cheng, who had been silent all along, couldn't help but speak up: "President Qiao, Team Leader Li, I think we can't jump to conclusions before we've clarified the situation. Shu Hua isn't that kind of person..."

"Deputy Team Leader Li!" Li Wenwen interrupted him rudely, her words carrying a hidden meaning, "At a time like this, you shouldn't be in such a hurry to take sides, right? Everyone in the department knows that you've been giving Shu Hua special 'favors'? I'm afraid your words won't be convincing to the public."

Li Cheng choked, his face turning red and white in turns.

Shu Hua almost laughed in anger at this farce. The thief was crying "stop thief!" and resorting to personal attacks and emotional blackmail?

Jona's face also darkened. Although she admired Shu Hua, as the director, she had to be impartial. She looked at Shu Hua, her tone serious: "Shu Hua, accusing a colleague of plagiarism is a very serious matter. Do you have any evidence? If not, you need to apologize for your remarks."