Yu Ning thought it was far-fetched because Yang Yajing had shamelessly included her five-year plan in the letter of intent.
She'll get into Jin Yi and become a popular actress. Signing her is like securing a future star and a guaranteed hit brand. Signing now means she'll be a priority model for Rayli magazine.
They even offered them priority access to a feature interview with the magazine. Were they selling her out?
"Yang Yajing! Do you know how much money I can get for priority interviews if I become famous?" Yu Ning said, hands on her hips.
"Around a million?" Yang Yajing shrugged.
"You know about a million or so? You just gave away that million or so?"
"Aren't you famous yet?"
"You know I'm not famous yet! What if I never become famous? Is this just empty promises? Or just bragging?"
"Then you should work hard to become famous! Having a goal and pressure is what gives you motivation!"
"Damn it! What are you doing... ah!" Yu Ning didn't know what to say.
"Don't drag my mom into this, it has nothing to do with her, we're talking about you!" Yang Yajing's calm, indifferent tone left Yu Ning completely bewildered!
"Is it really possible to write it like this? And what is the meaning of this concluding sentence? Is it a show of force or a form of coercion?"
Which sentence?
"Look! It's this sentence: Rayli has always had a keen sense of future fashion. I believe in myself and in Rayli's vision. We won't miss out on good talents."
"Oh! No, that's not it. It's a provocation." Yang Yajing raised an eyebrow. "You're just a liability right now, too good to throw away. How can you get their attention without provoking them?"
"What a stinky fart!"
"If you weren't so arrogant, how could people smell you amidst the fragrance of flowers?" Yang Yajing rolled her eyes.
"Oh dear! Yang Yajing!" Yu Ning was both amused and exasperated.
“You have to give it a try. There are plenty of people who are humble and subservient. You have to be unique!” Yang Yajing refused to back down.
With a try-it-out mentality, Yu Ning sent out her proposal, self-recommendation letter, and her ready-to-wear catalog.
Waiting, a long wait.
Two weeks have passed, and the holiday is almost here, but she still hasn't received any response.
"Yang Yajing, is this going to fall through? Will I be laughed at by their magazine? How embarrassing!" Yu Ning said, distressed.
"Can face feed you? Can face make you money? Aren't you tired of caring so much about face?" Yang Yajing stuffed a chocolate into Yu Ning's mouth. "Don't spit it out! Eating one won't kill you!"
Another week passed, and just when Yu Ning thought there was no hope of signing a contract, she received an email.
"Yang Yajing! Yang Yajing!" Holding the email, Yu Ning rushed into Yang Yajing's house. "Help me open it! Help me open it! Share the good news, and burn the bad news!"
"You little rascal!" Yang Yajing smiled as she took the email.
After glancing at the contents of the email, Yang Yajing closed it and placed it on the table without making a sound, looking at Yu Ning.
"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything? Has it fallen through? Say something!" Yu Ning finally couldn't hold back anymore. "Sigh! I knew it was hopeless! All that waiting for nothing."
"Do you get airsick?" Yang Yajing suddenly asked.
"Huh?" Yu Ning's mind hadn't quite caught up yet.
"The meeting is the day after tomorrow, I have to take a plane." Yang Yajing frowned and slowly uttered these words.
"What meeting..." Then, "Ah! Ah! You mean they want to see me? You, Yang Yajing, were you being so serious just now on purpose?"
"No! I didn't mean to, I... I did it on purpose!" After saying this in a serious tone, Yang Yajing couldn't hold back anymore. Wasn't this great news? She should be laughing! She should be laughing out loud!
Since it's just the two of them here, they can laugh however they want without worrying about losing their composure.
After booking the plane tickets and hotel, Yang Yajing then explained the specific details of the contract.
It turns out that Rayli magazine had preconditions for signing her contract.
The current signing fee will not be paid unless Yu Ning is admitted to Jin Yi. If she fails to get in, the contract will be automatically terminated.
If Yu Ning does not have any film, television or advertising works within three years, the contract will be automatically terminated.
If Yu Ning becomes famous in the future, and they are not given special interviews, they will have to pay a penalty of ten million.
"How much? Ten million? You've saddled me with ten million in debt just by signing this contract?" Yu Ning's mind went blank.
"Relax! That's something that happens after they become famous. Don't forget to give them interview opportunities first, okay?"
"What if I don't become famous?"
"So what if we don't get any signing bonus? We're not at a loss. At least we've done the advertising and made some money, right?"
"Really? It doesn't seem like a bad deal..."
"Of course you're not losing out! Compared to this meager signing bonus, your clothing revenue is the real money. Don't lose the big picture for a small gain! Did you learn math for nothing?" Yang Yajing tapped Yu Ning's head.
"Hey! Don't touch me like that. This is a public place. Be mindful of your image!" Yu Ning pouted.
"Sigh! She hasn't even become famous yet, but her image is already being built up?" Yang Yajing complained with a laugh.
"Even a sesame seed can be worth several hundred thousand!" Yu Ning looked at the annual salary she signed. "To balance sesame seeds and watermelons, I'll work hard for another year and a half and try to get into Jinxi Opera! Go for it!"
"You can definitely do it!" Yang Yajing's words sounded like encouragement, yet also like she already knew.
The signing in Beijing went smoothly. After returning, Yu Ning began working hard on the design of six sets of clothes each month.
The finished garments need to be sent to the magazine in advance so that the magazine's models can take photos.
As expected, Rayli magazine became a must-follower for fashionable girls. Within two months, orders were being sent to the factory in batches via fax.
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