Having confirmed their intent to cooperate, this was a very good thing for both Xu Shi and Xie Qingyan.
The details of the partnership were also settled amid their subsequent laughter and conversation—both sides would send out experts in their respective fields to form a professional joint R&D team, share the research results, and keep everything strictly confidential.
As for decision-making and leadership, those would naturally remain in the hands of Serpent Coil, which had proposed the plan.
It was a reasonable and fair collaboration. Xie Qingyan had no objections; for her, this was even better than she had expected.
In the pleasant atmosphere, the two of them polished off another three full bottles of red wine.
"To be honest, before I came here, I never expected you to bring me such a surprise, Xu Shi."
Whether it was mere politeness or sincerity, the flush on her cheeks deepened and her voice grew softer and more seductive. She gazed at Xu Shi with languid, flirtatious eyes, lightly stroking the rim of her glass with her fingertips. Even the way she addressed him had changed.
This guy was looking a little more pleasing to the eye now.
"Just as I said, Serpent Coil and Prism are the best possible partners."
Xu Shi smiled back. "If we can maintain this relationship, Qingyan, you'll see even more surprises."
"Then I'll be waiting eagerly."
Xie Qingyan smiled happily.
"By the way, as for the person in charge of this project, I'll be leaving it to Director Su."
Xu Shi added this casually, turning his gaze behind him. "No problem, right?"
"Please rest assured, Young Master."
Su Lin answered respectfully.
"If that's the case, then on my end... Shanshan, I'll leave the follow-up matters to you."
Xie Qingyan immediately stated her position as well. "Director