“Sort of,” Joyce nodded as she answered. “but we’re just one of the candidates for now.”

“That’s not bad!” Natalie clasped her hands. “Being chosen as the candidate signifies that the government recognizes our achievement!”

After all, the government would only provide various opportunities to the companies that it deemed capable.

With that, it would be easier for the companies to achieve even more breakthroughs in the future.

Joyce was also aware of it. She flipped her short hair as she added, “But still, the government selected quite a lot of apparel companies this time.”

“Oh?” Natalie wasn’t as excited as she asked solemnly, “How many are there?”

“About twenty companies. All of them are candidates,” Joyce answered and shrugged.

Natalie pursed her lips and said, “Twenty companies! Well, the competition will be intense. It appears that the government will organize a competition to decide the final grant winner.”

“Yup, I think so too.” Joyce nodded in response. However, she soon heaved a sigh and added worriedly, “However, there hasn’t been any news about the competition, but I’ll keep an eye on it. Hopefully, we will be the winner.”

Natalie chuckled and put her hand on Joyce’s shoulder. “Alright, don’t worry too much. Regardless of the outcome, we won’t suffer any losses. Being one of the candidates means that the government wishes to support us. Even if we fail to get the grant, the government might provide us with other opportunities.”

 

right.” Joyce flashed her a relieved

I have to go overseas two days later. Since Stanley has completed

 

it was only natural

them and

that Stanley had loved Natalie in the past, she felt sorry for both him and Joyce. As such, she would feel a lot better if Stanley

aware of Natalie’s intentions. As soon as the latter agreed to it,

gently. “Alright, we should continue working. By the way, I’ve to leave

Joyce

to pick her up from the airport,”

nodded in

leaving the company, Natalie drove to the airport to pick Yulia

was on time, for Yulia’s plane landed a few minutes after she arrived

came out with her luggage. From a distance, she could see Natalie in the

help staring at her as they passed by. On top of that, some

mind and only smiled in response. After all, she was used to being in the

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