Chapter 989: Choice


    Chapter 989: Choice


    In the afternoon, Camille and Sienna drove to the university.


    Since Ayan had already taken her to visit her aunt, who was a professor, they went directly to her


    aunt''s office after arriving at the university. Because her aunt had other matters to attend to, she had


    one of her students, who was now also a teacher at the School of Design, take them to a meeting


    room.


    The design teacher told Camille and Sienna, "The professor has arranged for a few selected students


    to be waiting in the meeting room. You can take a look at their design workter. If you find something


    you like, you can finalize it right away."


    Camille and Sienna exchanged nces, and then Camille spoke, "Alright, we''ll take a look at the work


    first. But if the work catches our eye, I''d like to see the design style in person. As a designer, I believe


    in seeing things firsthand."


    The teacher nodded in understanding, "Of course."


    "Thank you."


    The three of them continued walking and soon reached the door of the meeting room, which was on


    the same floor as the office.


    The teacher raised her hand to knock on the door, then pushed it open, leading Camille and Sienna


    inside.


    Inside the meeting room, a dozen of students, including both boys and girls, were sitting quietly. The


    teacher briefly introduced them and then arranged for Camille and Sienna to sit at the head of the


    table. She looked at the students present and said, "You can line up and submit your designs in order,


    please remember to include your names."


    A few minutester, Camille and Sienna looked at the design sketches handed to them. There was no


    specific theme for them, and the students were free to interpret them as they liked.


    Each person had a unique style, and it was clear that they had their own individual design aesthetics.


    In the end, Camille and Sienna selected five design sketches, and the teacher asked these five


    students to stay, while the others whose designs weren''t chosen could leave the meeting room.


    Looking at the five remaining individuals, there were four male students and one female student.


    Camille was a bit surprised, and Sienna whispered to her, "It seems like we have better chemistry with


    men, huh?"


    Camille gave her a slight nce, signaling her not to talk nonsense.


    Looking at the four students in the room, Camille spoke, "It''s a pleasure to meet all of you here. I really


    liked your designs, but we only have one spot avable. So, I''ll provide a topic, and you five can


    interpret it freely. How does that sound?"


    The five students looked at each other and then nodded in agreement, "Sounds good."


    Camille came up with a topic on the spot, as she hadn''t nned it in advance.


    After a brief moment of silence, she looked at each of them before saying, "Be Unique!"


    "Be Unique" aligned with their purpose and would also allow Camille to see their design concepts and


    creativity.


    They had half an hour for the drawing. During this time, Camille and Sienna sat quietly, observing the


    progress of the students. There was an empty seat between them so they couldn''t see each other''s


    work.


    Camille''s eyes remained fixed on the students the whole time. Sienna''s voice reached her ears as she


    asked, "Honestly, do you have made you choice in mind?"


    Camille pursed her lips, her gaze still fixed on the students, and replied in a calm tone, "You make a


    guess?"


    Sienna, with a slight pout, murmured, "Fine. You''ve grown emotionally distant from me, haven''t you? I


    get it. Once you''ve got something, you stop cherishing it."


    Camille wore an expression of exasperation and said in a disinterested tone, "You''re really something


    else, you know that? Where do youe up with all this drama every day?"


    "Are youining about me now?" Sienna looked genuinely hurt.


    Camille decided not to respond. If there weren''t other people around, she might have considered giving


    her friend a yful punch to shut her up and bring some peace and quiet to the world.


    Camille''s thoughts were not something Sienna could fathom. Right now, Sienna was just feeling a bit


    bored and wanted to tease Camille, maybe even make her angry.


    That''s probably what good friends do, after all.


    Half an hour passed quickly, and when the time was up, Camille called for a stop, regardless of


    whether the students had finished or not.


    The five students handed in their work, and Camille epted it. She asked them to wait outside for a


    moment as she and Sienna wanted to review the sketches first. After that, they would invite each


    student in to discuss their work and ideas.


    As for the final decision, it would be made after each student had their discussion, and it wouldn''t be


    announced immediately. After all, everyone was an adult, and they wanted to preserve each other''s


    dignity.


    The first student Camille invited in was a girl named Crystal Bill. She was a graduating master''s student


    with exceptional drawing skills and outstanding academic performance. She was also one of the most


    popr and liked students among the teachers.


    All this information was gathered from the materials provided by the design teacher. Crystal had used a


    sketching technique to present her unique theme, which was about being unique oneself, standing in


    the wind, facing storms without being knocked down, and eventually seeing a rainbow after the storm.


    Her message was very positive.


    But would reality be as kind?


    Camille smiled faintly and began, "Your expression of the theme is well done, but reality can be more


    cruel. Every industry is highlypetitive, and you''ll likely invest a lot of effort without receiving any


    response. Do you think you can handle that?"


    "I don''t know if I can handle it, but I believe that if an opportunityes my way, whether good or bad, I


    should give it my all."


    Her response was confident and showed no signs of discouragement, which changed the way Camille


    looked at her.


    Camille said, "I like your words and your mindset. I hope we have the chance to work together."


    Crystal nodded in agreement, her eyes meeting Camille''s before thanking her and leaving the meeting


    room.


    After Crystal left, Sienna took the opportunity as the next student entered and said to Camille, "This


    Crystal seems interesting. Her demeanor don''t seem like shees from an ordinary background.


    Some things require money and exposure to cultivate, and she gives off a rich kid vibe."


    Camille rolled her eyes and replied in a dispassionate tone, "Whether she has money or not has


    nothing to do with why we''re here today. We''re here to find employees, not wealthy people."


    Sienna exined, "What I mean is, if she''s wealthy, I''m worried that she won''t work diligently at the


    Ayan''s sister."


    Camille was momentarily taken aback, her expression bing slightly distant. What Sienna said did


    have some merit, as herpany was small, and the assistant they were hiring was meant to help with


    preparations for the designpetition. It was clear they couldn''t afford to hire someone who would be


    idle.


    But that didn''t mean they should jump to conclusions about someone based on their wealth, right?


    After a moment of hesitation in her mind, Camille simply said, "Let''s see how it goes. Based on her skill


    alone, she seems to have reached a level that can''t be achieved without hard work."


    "If she''s truly outstanding, why would shee to interview with us? We''re a small fry in this industry,"


    Sienna mused casually.


    Camille frowned slightly, her expression showing a hint of confusion. She didn''t continue that train of


    thought, though, because the next candidate had entered the room.


    After nearly an hour of individual discussions, the five selected students had all talked with Camille and


    Sienna.


    The design teacher also entered the room at this point and, seeing Camille and Sienna''s hesitant


    expressions, asked, "Have you considered it? Do you have any favorites?"


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    Camille smiled gently and replied, "They''re all very talented, so it''s hard to choose."


    The teacher also smiled and said, "Really? I think you probably have a decision already."


    Camille just smiled and didn''t say anything, while Sienna asked, "Do you know Crystal well?"


    The teacher responded, "Crystal is quite impressive. She not only has talent but also works hard. She


    won the championship in the university designpetition with her personal design. Many design


    Camille and Sienna knew she was talented, but they hadn''t realized just how outstanding she was.


    Camille casually asked, "Teacher, did you announce our identities to the students at the beginning of


    the recruitment process?"