Chapter 128 Ms. Fu
In March, the Manlin Jewelry Exhibition opened, and as usual the first day was the VIP preview.
Today, Manlin is no longer the niche brand it once was, but a popular domestic brand. Riding the wave of domestic product trends, its exposure is rapidly increasing. Manlin's marketing department has undergone a major overhaul, and Ms. Lu now understands marketing.
Compared with the small exhibition area in a private museum last time, this exhibition venue is much larger and more interactive. Celebrities and internet celebrities came to support it, and the media were also present.
Mo Qianyao looked at the grand display and said to Xiang Yue, "This is a complete overhaul. Looking back at last year's exhibition, I couldn't have imagined we'd see this. Ms. Lu's strength shouldn't be underestimated."
Xiang Yue agreed. "She must be very capable to have made it to this level."
"We're not bad either. It won't be long before our studio becomes a company."
The two smiled at each other. Yu Yin and the others all intended to restructure the studio into a company and formalize its development. The studio had also hired a lot of new people. They had to hire more people; the previous staff simply couldn't handle all the work.
After a brief chat, the two continued to work.
When Mo Qianyao saw Ms. Fu, she remembered Yu Yin's words and walked up to talk to Ms. Fu.
Ms. Fu was just polite to Mo Qianyao and had no intention of having a deep conversation.
Mo Qianyao felt a little frustrated. She went to Yu Yin and said, "It's difficult to deal with Fu Yuanqing. She's not interested in us."
Yu Yin also felt a sense of loss. "Since she has no interest and doesn't want to do this business with us, we can't force her. Anyway, let's maintain the relationship first. If she ever has this idea, we can seize the opportunity first."
Mo Qianyao sighed, "I really hope it works. Siyuan has quite a few private schools under its name, and the students are either wealthy or prominent. We'll hold an exhibition at one school every school year. We'll hold small, interactive and educational exhibitions. They don't have to be complicated; Luo Zi and the others can do it. One or two small exhibitions alone won't bring in much, but by holding them one after another, with small profits but quick turnover, the profits can be quite substantial. The Siyuan project is a long-term endeavor, not a one-time deal."
"If it succeeds, we will have long-term and stable customers. We have very few long-term customers, which is not conducive to long-term development." Yu Yin was also worried about this.
Yinyue Studio has a stable partnership with the private museum that previously provided Manlin with an exhibition venue. They often introduce projects to each other and collaborate together. This is considered a long-term partnership.
Yu Yin was also thinking about the issue of cooperation with Manlin. A single brand of jewelry exhibition can not be held too many times. Judging from today's scale, the cost is very high. Manlin may not be determined to hold such a large exhibition again. If it is held too many times, people will get aesthetic fatigue.
Yu Yin thought for a moment and said, "We'll try Ms. Fu's place when we find an opportunity. If she really doesn't want to do this, we'll just have to give up."
Mo Qianyao was ambitious. "If she shows any inclination, I will fight her to the death."
Later, Yu Yin also met Ms. Fu at the exhibition. As they walked towards each other, she hesitated for a moment, smiled at Ms. Fu, and said nothing more.
Yu Yin thought that Qianyao had just tested Ms. Fu about cooperation, and they had both reached a point where it was too late. It would be inappropriate for her to test her again now.
After all, they were at the Manlin Jewelry Exhibition, the first party, and this deal was still in progress. Ms. Fu was still a shareholder of Manlin, but she was eager to chase potential customers in this venue, which was not a good behavior.
Unexpectedly, Ms. Fu spoke to Yu Yin first. "Ms. Liang, I've heard many people give this exhibition great reviews. I think the atmosphere is great, and the sales are strong. I didn't expect your studio, which is so good at organizing small exhibitions, to be able to organize large-scale exhibitions so well."
Yu Yin showed a rather flattered expression, "Thank you, Mr. Fu, for liking this exhibition..."
Yu Yin said some humble words and slowly turned to the exhibition. She did not explicitly say that she wanted to cooperate with Ms. Fu, she just expressed the studio's capabilities and advantages in this regard.
Yu Yin and Ms. Fu had a brief but pleasant conversation and they exchanged contact information.
After they separated, a hint of doubt flashed across Yu Yin's eyes. Why did his attitude change so quickly?
On the way back, Yu Yin and Mo Qianyao were in a car. While driving, she told Mo Qianyao in the passenger seat about her doubts.
Mo Qianyao said frankly, "Maybe she's trying to give you face. Ms. Lu must have discussed you with her and knows your identity. They have such a good relationship, she wouldn't hide this."
Yu Yin hesitated and said, "But my intuition tells me otherwise."
"I think that's the way it should be. Don't worry about it. Since she's interested, we should just press on. You absolutely can't be arrogant and think you can't rely on status or connections. Sometimes I can get business for the studio only because I use my mother's connections. Otherwise, people wouldn't even look at me; they're so arrogant. Connections are essential in any industry. If you don't have any connections, and you join a company on your own, don't you have to build good relationships with your superiors and colleagues? So they'll think of you and want to promote you. Some superiors and colleagues aren't good, but that's another matter. Actually, drinking with others at the table, and then going to the club to see the princess entertain clients, is also building good relationships. Compared to that, our way is much more comfortable and respectable. We test each other, and the give and take is all about face..."
Mo Qianyao gave a long speech to persuade Yu Yin, fearing that she would not agree.
"She is just willing to talk to me. She has a little intention, but it is not confirmed yet." Yu Yin was not hesitant because she was aloof and pretentious. If that were the case, the initial cooperation between the studio and Ms. Lu would not have been achieved. She felt that Ms. Fu's thoughts were unpredictable.
"A little bit is enough, it's better than nothing."
On the other side, in a private room of a private club, Ms. Fu and Ms. Lu were talking about Yu Yin.
Ms. Fu held a cigarette between her fingers, the smoke swirling around her beautiful face, making it appear half-blurred. "Do you think Liang Yuyin opened this studio just to pass the time, or is she really building a career?"
Ms. Lu was also puffing away. "I think it's the latter. When I first worked with her, I felt she was very serious and had her own ideas. Did you know that when I held that jewelry exhibition last year, half of the reason was to create an opportunity and build a good relationship with her. Later, as you know, the jewelry exhibition was unexpectedly successful. I began to realize that instead of relying on her unpredictable mind to determine Manlin's future, it would be better to find another way and create a new world. The facts have proven that my choice was right. She has inspired me, so I chose to continue working with her."
"Your evaluation of her is quite good. It's rare to see you give such sincere praise to someone." Ms. Fu then said thoughtfully, "It seems she is serious..."
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One weekend morning, Zhao Shunian finished his workout, showered, changed his clothes, and went downstairs for breakfast. As he entered the dining room, Sister Hong pointed toward the kitchen and whispered, "My wife is in there making breakfast."
Zhao Shunian was surprised. Yu Yin was now a lifelong cook. The number of times she went into the kitchen to cook over the years could be counted on one hand.
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