Destiny of Rebirth

It was almost seven o'clock when we left Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurich at night was extremely beautiful.Busy traffic, brightly lit, reflecting the waves of Lake Zurich, people can not move their eyes away.

The convoy drove for more than 20 minutes along the lakeside avenue, turned left into the wide fountain garden, and directly in front of it was a huge modern castle, Zürich Ritz-Carlton, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Zurich.

Yan Huan was led out of the car by Lin Xiaoran, and followed the waiter into the luxurious and open western restaurant on the second floor.

Yan Huan had been carefully observing the noble and elegant decoration design of the hotel along the way, until the waiter stood still at the round table by the window before returning his attention.

In an instant, Yan Huan was dumbfounded, staring fixedly at the person who stood up from his seat, so surprised that he doubted his own eyes.

The man who had been waiting for a while showed an elegant smile, politely but kindly gave the stiff Yan Huan a hug, "Hi, Jesse. Long time no see."

Yan Huan still didn't recover, "Master Li, you, why are you here?"

Li Ming glanced at Lin Xiaoran meaningfully, and replied with a big smile, "I happen to be in Switzerland, and I want to have dinner with you, do you want to do me a favor?"

Yan Huan didn't let go of Li Ming's reaction just now, he looked at Lin Xiaoran blankly, the man just looked at him with a smile, those deep black eyes made Yan Huan unconsciously fall into them.

Yan Huan instantly felt dry mouthed, murmured unable to speak, could only look away, and turned to Li Ming with sincerity and admiration, his tone could not hide his excitement, "It is my honor to have dinner with you. "

Li Ming smiled sincerely. He really admired Yan Huan, a junior, whether it was his talent, or the quiet but proud temperament he displayed in the few contacts he had.If Yan Huan hadn't opened JRC back then, he would have recruited people to his company.

Li Ming was really looking forward to this dinner.It's not just because Lin Xiaoran sent Yunxi, the three-color vase of Tang Dynasty that he had searched for for many years, so that the four porcelain vases finally came together as a set.

He turned to Lin Xiaoran and stretched out his hand, "Nice to meet you, Young Master Lin." Li Ming only saw Lin Xiaoran once. At that time, this person came to the stage to present flowers to Yan Huan. Although he was low-key, he was a domineering red rose.

That's right, only if you care, can you do this for Yan Huan.I don't know how many corners I turned, how much thought I spent, how many deals I made, and won that case...

Lin Xiaoran smiled faintly, and held Li Ming's hand back, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Li."

Lin Xiaoran walked to the table with Yan Huan who was still slightly stiff, and pulled out the chair for him.After the three sat down, the waiter immediately brought the aperitif Anisette.

Yan Huan looked at Li Ming with joy in his eyes.

Although he met Li Ming in the two competitions and listened to two lectures.But Li Ming has a very high status in the architectural design industry, and the contestants and judges have to avoid suspicion, so they have very little communication, and it is more appropriate to say that they are talking.

Yan Huan pursed his lips, and the hearts of fans broke out, "Master Li, the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City opened last month. Your design is very exquisite and perfect. Although I only saw pictures, the fusion of ancient Indian civilization and modern French luxury is impressive. Wow, very unique."

Li Ming smiled brightly, and shared his experience with Yan Huan without hesitation, "Thank you, in fact, Mexican culture evolved from the fusion of Indian culture and European culture. Ancient totems such as the moon and the sun are also very suitable for high-end hotel decoration. "

Yan Huan nodded receptively, feeling the same way, "Your works have always highlighted the characteristics of the local culture. Like the Chinese Oriental Resort Hotel in Hong Kong where I stayed, the Chinese classical waterside hot springs have left a deep impression on me."

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"This year's design circles are back to the classic luxury style. For example, the best design selected by Time Magazine, the Candy Brothers' One Hyde Park, has brought the aristocratic meticulousness and British gentleman to the extreme."

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"Actually, I have been paying attention to JRC and JYD. The China Green City Exhibition ended in City A two months ago. The design of the exhibition hall undertaken by JYD is very good, showing environmental protection and nature to the fullest."

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The western restaurant of the Ritz-Carlton Zurich is a Michelin three-star restaurant. Tonight's set menu is very delicious. The chef's efforts have been poured into the nine dishes, but Lin Xiaoran is the only one who has time to taste it.

Yan Huan and Li Ming hadn't stopped talking, probably wishing they didn't have to spend time chewing food.

From Li Ming's designs to Yan Huan's works, from design methods to fashion trends, from company management to expansion methods...

In short, it is full of enthusiasm, and it is not too late to meet each other.

Naturally, Lin Xiaoran couldn't say anything, sipping Chateau Margaux, eating delicious food, listening to them quietly, but looking at Yan Huan with gentle eyes.

It wasn't until the waiter served the last liqueur that Yan Huan realized that more than three hours had passed quickly, he still had more to say, and was a little reluctant to end the dinner.

Li Ming glanced at Lin Xiaoran, the man looked at him darkly, Li Ming nodded slightly at him.Then she straightened her posture and said to Yan Huan seriously, "Jesse, in the end I want to say a word of humility to you."

Yan Huan blinked, not understanding what Li Ming was talking about.

Li Ming spoke sincerely, "In this year's Young Interior Designers Grand Prix, I actually raised objections to your ranking, and I think you are well-deserved No.1."

Yan Huan was taken aback, he didn't know what to say, actually he didn't really care about the ranking, for him No.3 was sure enough.

"But in the end [-]-[-] was voted down. The result is the subjective judgment of the judges, and many other factors will inevitably be considered. I am sorry for not guaranteeing the complete fairness of the competition."

Yan Huan quickly shook his head.In fact, the competition is already one of the fairest competitions in the world, except for the opinion of the judges, nothing can influence the result.Yan Huan could somewhat guess the factors considered by the masters, and he thought it was reasonable and acceptable.

Li Ming did not hide his appreciation, "I hope you understand that you are very talented, regardless of age. Your designs are beyond imagination, mature, beautiful, and can touch people's hearts."

Yan Huan was a little shy but proud, and was very moved. It felt very good to be recognized by his idol, which filled him with confidence.

"Thank you, I'm really happy to be recognized by you."

Li Ming and Yan Huan looked at each other and smiled, it was the joy of having confidants at sea and being neighbors at the end of the world.

Li Ming glanced at Lin Xiaoran from the corner of his eye. There was gratitude in the man's eyes. He heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that his task was completed.

After that, Lin Xiaoran and Yan Huan took Li Ming to the door, Yan Huan watched Li Ming's car drive away with extreme reluctance, wondering when he would have such an opportunity again.

Lin Xiaoran raised his eyebrows, and pulled Yan Huan up to the presidential suite on the top floor, this person's attention should be on him.

Lin Xiaoran let Yan Huan enter the suite, and when he walked to the window overlooking Lake Zurich, Lin Xiaoran hugged him tightly from behind, and let out a sigh of satisfaction in Yan Huan's ear.

He imprinted a pious kiss on the side of his lover's neck and said, "Happy Birthday" with blessings.

Today is Yan Huan's birthday.

Yan Huan was touched, he already guessed why Lin Xiaoran stayed with him all day, and even specially invited Li Ming to have dinner with him.

The man's warm breath sprayed in his ears, his body trembled, Yan Huan didn't dare to look back at him, and could only say sincerely, "Thank you", for everything you have done.

Lin Xiaoran chuckled, and led Yan Huan to sit down on the sofa, handed him the file bag on the coffee table, with anticipation in his eyes, "This is a birthday present".

Lin Xiaoran likes to accompany Yan Huan to see the scenery and go shopping. As for Li Ming, it is a foreshadowing. He wants Yan Huan to have the confidence to accept this gift.

Yan Huan pursed her lips, took it and took out the documents inside to read.

He frowned puzzledly at first, then his eyes widened as he watched, the more he couldn't believe it, he quickly skipped through the last page, and looked up at Lin Xiaoran with uncontrollable excitement. His eye sockets were sour, and he didn't dare to blink.

This is a design contract, entrusting Yan Huan with full authority to design the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in the new district of City A, which will be completed in January next year.

Ritz-Carlton is the second largest hotel group in the world after the Hilton Group, and the top luxury hotel brand under the American Marriott International Group.

As the world's leading luxury hotel brand, Ritz-Carlton has been the must-choice hotel for famous families and politicians from all over the world since its establishment in the 19th century.Because of its extreme nobility and luxury, it has always been called "the roof of the world".

And being able to design a Ritz-Carlton Hotel is the best affirmation and supreme honor for the designer.

Ritz-Carlton only selects the best designers, Frank Costello, Christian Liaigre, Axel Vervoordt, Tom Reina, Andrew Fu... each is a well-known architectural design master.

As for himself, Yan Huan didn't know how Lin Xiaoran did it.

Lin Xiaoran stroked his lover's shocked face, it was actually easier than imagined. The new district of City A is the real estate that Chiyu bid three years ago. It has invested in the construction of a commercial shopping resort center, a trinity new urban area, and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel is in it.

As a "landlord", Lin Xiaoran naturally has an advantage.But it is undeniable that the American is very shrewd in the face of interests. He did make some connections and made a few deals.

But most importantly, Yan Huan's strength is too convincing, saving Lin Xiaoran a lot of effort.

Lin Xiaoran has always known that Yan Huan is a bird that wants to spread its wings and fly high.No matter how luxurious or beautiful the cage is, it is just a bondage for him, Lin Xiaoran is more willing to be a big tree that he can use when he flies upwards.

Lin Xiaoran believed that within ten years, Yan Huan could also win a Ritz-Carlton contract by himself.But he selfishly wanted to leave a mark in this person's life that Yan Huan would never forget.

Lin Xiaoran put the pen on the table into Yan Huan's hand, his black eyes were shining brightly, and he whispered, "Let's sign it".

Yan Huan looked into the man's bottomless eyes, he thought of how much effort Lin Xiaoran had put in, why he invited Li Ming to dinner, and why he chose the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Zurich.

Yan Huan's heart was pounding uncontrollably, he immediately lowered his head, tightly clutching the file bag.

He was moved just now.

After Yan Huan was reborn, he had a lot of feelings for Lin Xiaoran, guilt, heartache, admiration, fear, disgust, resistance, ignorance, worry, dependence, gratitude...even the occasional painful love welling up from the depths of his memory.

But Dudu, Dudu has no heart.

Yan Huan panicked, the first time he was so panicked, his whole body trembled slightly, he closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down.

Lin Xiaoran thought that this person was too excited and couldn't help laughing, so he waited silently.

After a while, Yan Huan raised his head to look at Lin Xiaoran, his expression was calm and his eyes were extremely firm.

"Thank you, but I can't accept this gift." After speaking, he put the contract and pen back on the table.

Lin Xiaoran was taken aback, he never thought that Yan Huan would refuse this gift.