Jiang Yue exhaled slowly, steadying herself as the weight of their attention bore down on her.
She had expected recognition. Praise, maybe. But not like this.
And then—
Dr. Cheng leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharp, unreadable.
"I want to recruit you as an engineer for ChengTech Innovations."
The words landed like a bombshell.
Jiang Yue had received offers before—many, in fact—but none this direct. None this immediate.
Dr. Cheng didn't wait for a reaction. "If you're interested, I'd also like to purchase the design from you."
His voice remained professional, but there was an unmistakable undercurrent of urgency.
"I'll handle all the legal aspects, ensure full intellectual property protection, and credit you as the principal designer. You can choose to stay involved in the development, or I can finalize the manufacturing process myself. The terms are negotiable. Either way, I want you at ChengTech."
Silence.
