"It's precisely because this is the inaugural issue that we have to be extremely cautious. The cover models you just recommended are all from Europe and America. How many people in Nancheng know them? Not many, right? Even if some do, it's limited. Since our magazine is going to be based in Nancheng, I still prefer to feature influential local figures."
It's not that Dalson's words were wrong, but she found it a bit hard to accept. After listening to him, she was silent for a moment and then said, "But from the current perspective, fashion is a kind of thing with a threshold in Nancheng, so for the cover, not everyone needs to know it, only the target audience who buys our magazine needs to know it."
That's true to some extent, but Dalson had his own principles: "Do you know why headquarters sent me to be the general manager? Because I understand Nancheng. You can probably tell from my words. Of course, just because I speak good Chinese doesn't mean I understand Nancheng. My understanding is comprehensive."
Those in the meeting had no objection to what Dalson said, because this giant in the European and American fashion industry spoke excellent Chinese, and could even use idioms.
Jiang Xinya glanced at the people in the meeting and saw that no one had any objections to what Dalson said, and some even thought that Dalson was right. She closed the folder, her mind racing. Following Dalson's idea, she named a few celebrities, both male and female, whom she believed were worthy of being on the cover of their inaugural issue.
I thought Dalson would think about it after hearing it, but it was still rejected.
Jiang Xinya was a little helpless. At this moment, a clever person had already figured something out. After Dilson rejected Jiang Xinya's topic again, the clever person whispered, "Dilson, do you already have an idea in mind? Or rather, a suitable candidate?"
Dalson glanced at the person who had raised the question with admiration, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief; it turned out the boss had an idea.
Now that we have an idea, we should just listen to the boss. Even if the sales of the inaugural issue are not good, it will be because the boss insisted on his own way.
Not only did the other people in the meeting understand this, but Jiang Xinya, despite being rejected repeatedly, also came to terms with it and decided to listen to the boss.
So, like everyone else, we turned our expectant gaze toward Dalson.
Although Jiang Xinya felt a little uncomfortable when Dalson rejected her topic, she was still able to accept it calmly.
However, after hearing Dalson's thoughts, Jiang Xinya struggled to restrain herself from throwing the pen in her hand.
After all, Dalson was the boss, and Jiang Xinya was just an employee.
Even though she knew who she was, Jiang Xinya couldn't help but ask, "Who were you talking about just now?"
Dalson seemed oblivious to Jiang Xinya's expression. He said, "Ye Qing! Choose her for the cover, and she's a designer herself, so we won't need to borrow clothes for the photoshoot."
When the others at the meeting heard what Dale said, they were a little surprised, but since they were in the fashion industry, they knew Ye Qing. Although, from the perspective of the inaugural issue, Ye Qing's reputation might not be that great.
But perhaps taking an unconventional approach will work.
After all, it's true that Qingye Studio is popular in Nancheng now, and the studio's new product launches each season are resembling a fashion week.
So it's acceptable to have someone like that on the cover of the inaugural issue. And since the boss said so, he must have his own ideas, so everyone thinks it's best to listen to what he has to say first.
But Jiang Xinya...
Actually, Jiang Xinya had heard Dalson mention Ye Qing for the first time, but she found it hard to believe, so she asked again.
Now that it's confirmed, Jiang Xinya simply can't accept it.
Jiang Xinya's return this time wasn't solely for revenge; it was also to earn Ye Qing's respect. However, now... by asking Ye Qing to shoot the cover, it's become a situation where their magazine is seeking out Ye Qing, making Ye Qing the one in control and them the one in the passive position. This is something Jiang Xinya absolutely cannot tolerate.
The new magazine was being established and needed to recruit staff, so some of the people in the meeting were former colleagues of Jiang Xinya. Those who knew about the feud between Jiang Xinya and Ye Qing looked at Jiang Xinya with more sympathy.
Since Dalson was chosen to be the boss, he must have some skills. These skills include not only his keen sense of fashion, but also his interpersonal relationships.
So Dalson noticed everyone's expressions, but he didn't pay attention. After discussing the cover, he started discussing other things.
In fact, not only the people at the magazine, but even Ye Qing himself did not expect Dalson to do this.
Ye Qing didn't intend to contact Dilson right away, but Dilson called Ye Qing instead.
After the meeting, Ye Qing had just seen Ye Shuang off. Seeing that it was almost time, she prepared to pick up the child. Although Xi Quan would also be there, Ye Qing had nothing to do at home, so she thought she would go out for a stroll. After all, if you don't exercise every day, it will be difficult to give birth.
But she received a call from Dalson just before she left the house.
To be honest, Ye Qing was a little surprised. When she heard that Dalson had asked her out, Ye Qing instinctively thought of refusing. However, this was Nancheng, and she had to fulfill her duty as a host. Moreover, Dalson sounded pitiful on the phone, talking about how hard he had gone to get Ye Qing's number and also scolding her for not contacting him for so long since returning to Nancheng.
Back when they were abroad, Dalson helped Ye Qing a lot, especially professionally. Putting aside their friendship, Dalson could be considered Ye Qing's teacher in terms of expertise.
So Ye Qing couldn't refuse Dalson, and after making an appointment with Dalson, Ye Qing went out. Before leaving, Ye Qing told Aunt Zhang that she wouldn't be back for dinner.
Upon seeing Ye Qing and noticing her swollen belly, Dalson exclaimed dramatically, "My God, why? You're pregnant again?"
Ye Qing was already used to Dalson's exaggeration, so he smiled and said, "As a gesture of hospitality, I'll treat you."
Although it's a bit early to have dinner, this is a private restaurant chosen by Ye Qing, so it's fine to order first and let them take their time preparing it.
However, Dalson did not order food immediately, but looked at Ye Qing meaningfully: "You are not surprised at all that I came to Nancheng? You knew all along? Humph, you knew but didn't contact me."
Ye Qing always ignored Dilson's occasional childishness. While flipping through the menu, she said, "Whether you believe it or not, I only found out you came to Nancheng before you called. I thought you must be very busy since you're new here, so I didn't bother you."
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