Xu Shiyan poured her heart and soul into her work, and she got along remarkably well with the team led by Zhou Miao. It was a rapport so smooth that even Xu Shiyan found it surprising.
After spending time with the dozen or so team members, Xu Shiyan finally realized that they were essentially the outcasts of the group. Their intense dedication to clothing design made them clash with the marketing department. Their designs were frequently plagiarized and exploited by other teams. They had once reported this to Xu Nuo, but after an internal investigation, Xu Nuo claimed there was no conclusive evidence. With no other options, they were forced to swallow their pride. Having already been at odds with the marketing department, they found themselves completely stripped of any influence. Had it not been for Zhou Miao rallying them together to look out for one another, they likely would have burned out and resigned long ago.
Xu Shiyan shook her head, feeling a sense of empathy. Sometimes, those who care too much about the artistry of design are fundamentally at odds with market efficiency.
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