Chapter 67
Backstage.
Jamie, the design director of Lan, held a glass of red wine in his hand and glanced at the models who were changing clothes and waiting to go on stage with a contemptuous and disdainful look.
The fashion show is nearing its end.
The assistant walked up to Jamie and called out, "Jamie-ge" (Brother Jamie).
Jamie placed the wine glass in the man's hand. "Sigh, it's my turn now. What a hassle, I'm already so old and I still have to do this work. Are there no young designers these days who can replace me?"
Despite saying that, his tone didn't sound like he was complaining about the trouble at all; on the contrary, he was smug and very proud.
The assistant fawned, "Yeah, the fashion world can't do without Jamie!"
"snort."
Jamie stood up, and his assistant quickly put down his wine glass and straightened Jamie's clothes.
Jamie enjoyed being waited on, but the thought of the disobedient new young lady made his face darken again.
Jamie's assistant had been by his side for five or six years and was quite shrewd; he immediately guessed what Jamie was thinking.
"That new CEO is so inconsiderate. You personally picked out that dress for her, and she actually dared to embarrass you in public!"
Jamie snorted coldly, her expression contemptuous: "Forget it, I won't stoop to the level of a little brat."
"That's right, that's right. Jamie is so magnanimous, he doesn't hold it against her," the assistant flattered. "If she wants to wear clothes designed by Jamie again in the future, she might not even have the chance!"
"snort."
The busy staff backstage couldn't help but steal glances at Jamie and his assistant upon hearing this.
He's the president of MZ Group and the sole heir of the Chu family in Nancheng.
Do you need a few more outfits?
Wait, wasn't this fashion show organized by the MZ Group? Could they have remembered wrong?
Does being young affect one's power and status?
Jamie caught a glimpse of those eyes watching him out of the corner of his eye.
He enjoyed being watched, and couldn't help but raise his head high and wave his assistant away.
"Alright, I'm going to take my models for the curtain call now."
The assistant was incredibly supportive.
"Jamie is so handsome! Jamie, you've worked so hard!"
He was the one who shouted the loudest, and he was also the most sycophantic.
But when Jamie actually left, the assistant turned around and rolled his eyes dramatically.
-
Before the runway show was over, Chu Muchao left with his entourage.
On the bus, Chu Muchao was puzzled.
“Each one is uglier than the last. I can already foresee how much people will criticize these photos after they are posted today.”
Chu Muchao looked annoyed and turned to look at Xiao He.
"Is it my sense of aesthetics that's flawed, or is it someone else's problem? Do you think it looks good? This is the first time I've ever seen someone wear clothes made of trash can material and in the same color scheme!"
Xiao He touched the tip of his nose and said awkwardly, "I don't really appreciate it. I prefer simple and stylish designs. Jamie's designs are too fashionable."
If Jamie's designs were any good, Chu Wen would probably have bought them for her to wear long ago.
In her memory, she had never worn Lan's dresses.
That's really unreasonable.
Why would you not support your own company's brand but expect others to pay for it?
Do they think people are easy targets?
Chu Muchao asked, "How many designers has Lan signed?"
Xiao He: "Currently, Jamie is the only designer with a long-term contract. The other designers are on short-term contracts. Long-term contracts require the designer to produce two seasons of designs per year, while short-term contracts allow the brand to select designs from among the short-term contract designers based on the type of designs they want to promote."
Chu Muchao sensed something amiss from the signing of the contract.
Clearly, while she was attending the fashion show, Xiao He also gathered a lot of information.
Chu Muchao said, "Yes, continue."
"What makes Lan different from other subsidiaries that focus on the high-end market is that an agreement was signed during the acquisition negotiations to retain Lan's independent decision-making power, and the parent company cannot interfere with Lan's operations as a subsidiary."
"At the time, only Jamie was the only designer who stayed. Everyone else was Jamie's people, and they later developed their own set of design screening and review rules. Jamie himself controlled the review and approval rate of their submissions. Only Jamie's long-term contract included an annual salary of tens of millions and high-level benefits. Other short-term contract designers were paid according to the number of submissions and purchases."
That means there's a possibility that Jamie might use his position and power to suppress other designers.
Chu Muchao thought for a moment and instructed Xiao He: "Check the online trends today, and take action if they affect the group."
"OK."
Xiao He hesitated several times before finally speaking out.
"President Chu, what he said is infuriating! I'm angry for you just listening to him! He has absolutely no manners!"
Chu Muchao curled his lip: "Disrespectful to elders."
"Pfft, hahaha. But he does look quite old." Xiao He stared at Chu Muchao for a while, and only continued after confirming that she didn't mind, "President Chu, there are some people in the company who don't quite respect you. But I think... I think you're great."
Chu Muchao became interested, resting his chin on his hand as he looked at Xiao He with bright eyes.
"Oh? Really? Then tell me, what's so good about me?"
Xiao He's expression was serious and sincere.
"I think you're very loyal, easy to talk to, and a really nice person! At work, your attitude isn't like those rich kids; you're very upright, have your own ideas, dare to do things, and are a doer. You're also not afraid of hardship. I think you're super cool!"
Who doesn't like to be praised?
Chu Muchao's eyes crinkled with laughter.
"You are great, very good. You have strong work and learning abilities. We got along very well and quickly."
Xiao He chuckled and said, "Hehe, thank you, President Chu!"
Chu Muchao: "But no matter how sweet your words are, I won't give you a bonus. I said when I first took over the company that bonuses would be distributed based on work ability and labor."
“Yes!” Xiao He continued, “So, the more I do, the more I earn; the more I earn, the more motivated I become! In short, I want to work for this company for the rest of my life!”
Chu Muchao: "Wow, then I'll work harder to make the company develop better and last longer."
Hehehe.
Xiao He chuckled to himself for a long time.
Back at the hotel.
After escorting Chu Muchao into his room, Xiao He went back to his own room.
Actually, the reasons why she thought Chu Muchao was a good candidate for the position of group president were not just what she mentioned.
Yesterday, when they were discussing the schedule, Chu Muchao immediately pointed out the unreasonable arrangements for the show and demanded rectification.
Prior to this, she had also participated in two large-scale events, attending alongside the former president and Secretary Wu.
The president and secretary, as well as almost all the invited participants, were men, as if it were nothing out of the ordinary for women to expose their bodies despite the cold and wind.
Just like flight attendants have to wear skirts and shoes, male flight attendants don't have to. They can wear normal clothes and don't have to worry about exposing themselves or losing their balance.
Female celebrities and models wear very little fabric when walking the red carpet or attending events, even in the dead of winter when the temperature is below zero and they are shivering with cold.
The former president and Secretary Wu didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with wearing a skirt in winter, and they couldn't empathize with the situation of women. She was just a small employee with no voice, and no one listened to her opinions.
Only Chu Muchao noticed.
Chu Muchao said that it was cold outside, so there would be no outdoor red carpet or interviews.
She can firmly refuse and demand rectification.
Perhaps it is her family background that gives her the confidence to so boldly and directly reject unreasonable arrangements that she does not like.
But there's nothing wrong with that.
She sincerely hoped that MZ Group would thrive under Chu Muchao's leadership, and that Chu Muchao would rise to a higher position and gain more influence.
Choosing this company after graduation and sticking with it until now is the best decision she ever made.
-
Chu Muchao took a shower and lay on the bed to clear his mind.
The system scrolled through her mind with several emojis.
Chu Muchao was listless, not even wanting to open his eyelids.
Chu Muchao: If you're bored, why don't you tell me a few funny stories?
【^-^ It's not boring, we don't offer storytelling services.】
Chu Muchao: Then stop using emojis, it's tiring.
Chu Muchao: It's incredibly boring to play along with people and pretend to be polite.
Chu Muchao: Why should I participate in such a boring activity and have to put up with this?
[^-^ Someone just told their secretary they weren't angry.]
Chu Muchao: She praised me so much, I can't just take my anger out on her.
【^-^ Then just vent it on me; it's better to let it out than to try and process it yourself.】
Chu Muchao was taken aback.
Suddenly it dawned on me why the usually quiet system was suddenly flooded with emojis.
It turns out I was trying to comfort her.
Chu Muchao: You don't need to make me happy. I just need to take a break and think of a solution.
I know you'll come up with a good solution, but not a good one.
But it's okay if you didn't expect it, you still have me.
Chu Muchao: They have already established their own screening and review process and system, which shows that Jamie has all the power, he holds more power than anything else, and his subordinates all trust him.
[Therefore, we can consider two possibilities. One is that they've been brainwashed and manipulated, completely believing it. The other is that they feign belief, still harboring ambitions to rise to the top.]
Chu Muchao: Yes, that's exactly the kind of person I want.
Chu Muchao: But I can't control their internal affairs, and I can't shake them.
【^-^ Think about it again? It won't be unshakable. After all, Lan is a subsidiary of the MZ Group.】
-
That afternoon, "Lan" appeared on three trending topics.
Amid the topics of "ugly" and "weird," there was also a piece of negative information about Xin Qing.
When Chu Muchao saw it, he clicked on it to take a look.
Not only have Xin Qing's previous scandals not been dealt with, but under this trending topic, more and more negative information about her is being spread, insults are being leveled against her, and threats are being made to force her to leave the entertainment industry.
【Holy crap, what kind of look is this today? It's so ugly, even uglier than the early spring trash can collection!】
[What the hell? A trash can! Haha, so apt! Is Lan going out of business? Did they collaborate with a trash can brand?]
[Pass this on: Lan plagiarized the trash can.]
What's wrong with Xin Qing? Her makeup today doesn't suit her at all.
[The mistress should get out of the entertainment industry!]
[Wearing such heavy makeup, did the wife beat him up? Haha.]
His words were brimming with malice.
I can't imagine what Xin Qing would think if she saw these comments.
She was angry just watching.
【^-^ What's even more infuriating is that you're trending again, Miss Mu Mu!】
Huh? Where?
Chu Muchao looked puzzled as he scrolled through his phone.
A screenshot appeared in front of her.
#Heiress angrily confronts reporter##Beautiful woman's anger##Beautiful people's anger looks like coquettishness
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