Harmed by Relatives (Minor Revision)
Song Xiaojuan's cosmetics agency rights expired, so she called the manufacturer to renew it, but the manufacturer replied that they did not intend to give her the agency rights.
The other party's attitude was very straightforward, and Song Xiaojuan couldn't understand it. Her sales had been very high over the past year, and she was even in contact with the other party's boss during the Chinese New Year. The two agreed to renew the contract when it expired, and this time the contract would be for five years.
How come it's only been a few months and the other party doesn't even answer the phone?
She is now counting on making money from the cosmetics business, so it seems she has no choice but to go there in person.
When Song Xiaojuan was packing her luggage, Zhao Guomin came home and asked, "Where are you going?"
Song Xiaojuan told Zhao Guomin about the situation in general. The more Zhao Guomin listened, the tighter his brows frowned. It was impossible for a manufacturer that was doing well to suddenly cut off its own financial path.
"Think about whether you have offended the leaders of their company."
Song Xiaojuan shook her head. "Impossible! I've been in contact with their boss. I suspect someone in the county also wanted to work on their brand, and I snatched it away."
Zhao Guomin's eyes were deep. "Even if someone else wants to be your agent, the manufacturer won't cut off your agency rights. You've already built a reputation here and have a certain customer base. The company won't be so stupid."
That means she really offended someone, but she didn't know many people in Guangzhou, let alone offend them.
You’ll find out the reason once you go there.
On the first day in Guangzhou, she went directly to the cosmetics company. She was received by their employee, who said the boss was not there. Song Xiaojuan asked about the agency, but the other party said they were not responsible for that and were not very clear about it.
Song Xiaojuan sat on the bench all day and went again the next day. This time she was stopped outside. Song Xiaojuan had no choice but to wait at the door of their company.
She went to buy a few bottles of soda, handed one to the security guard at the door, and gave him a box of cigarettes.
The security guard was quite understanding: "It's so hot, you're probably going to get irritated standing like this. Come in and sit for a while."
Song Xiaojuan was not polite.
Seeing that Song Xiaojuan was quite young and capable, the security guard asked a few more questions: "Are you here to apply for a job?"
"I'm an agent. I came here to have a meeting with them today, but the boss was busy. I felt embarrassed to disturb them working upstairs, so I came downstairs." Song Xiaojuan described being "driven away" in a fresh and unconventional way.
"Oh, then you wait a little longer. The boss always goes to the cafeteria to eat lunch on time." The security guard didn't know whether he believed it or not, but he hit the point.
I waited until noon and finally the person showed up.
Song Xiaojuan seized the opportunity and stopped the man directly: "Hello, Mr. Wang, I am Song Xiaojuan, the agent in Ling County. I wonder if you still remember me?"
A trace of discomfort flashed across Wang Xiuna's face. She didn't expect Song Xiaojuan to be so persistent.
Her tone was cold. "You're here for the agency deal, right? I won't beat around the bush with you. The company has decided to use a celebrity to make a deal. From now on, all the counters will be company-owned stores, and the agency is cancelled."
"Mr. Wang, I don't quite understand. If we invite celebrities to endorse our products and sales increase, the company will suffer a lot of losses if we cancel the agency at this time. You have seen my sales this year. It can be said that the northern market only recognizes me." Song Xiaojuan's words were exaggerated, but Ling County was indeed monopolized by her.
Wang Xiu Na saw that Song Xiaojuan's clothes were soaked with sweat, and sweat was dripping down from her forehead. She didn't even bother to wipe it off. She must have been waiting here for the whole morning. Wang Xiu Na suddenly thought of the scene when she first started her business.
When she spoke again, her tone was a little softer: "The cancellation of the agency was requested by the agency, and the company cannot lose the big picture for the sake of a small one. I have an appointment, so excuse me." She said everything she needed to say, and whether Song Xiaojuan could understand it was none of her concern.
Song Xiaojuan returned to the hotel and began to check who the company's spokesperson was. Unfortunately, the Internet was not well developed at that time. Song Xiaojuan bought a bunch of newspapers and looked through them one by one, but there was no report and gg did not appear on TV.
Song Xiaojuan leaned on the sofa and fell into deep thought. Wang Xiuna couldn't have said this for no reason.
Is there any conflict between agents and celebrity endorsements? The answer is of course no.
Then why did the economic company come up with such a treaty that harms others and does not benefit itself?
It only harms the interests of the agent... A guess suddenly flashed through Song Xiaojuan's mind.
She quickly called Liu Qingyun and asked, "What's the name of Sister Xiao's agency?"
"Chengxiao Entertainment, what's wrong?"
"The artist in their company has accepted a cosmetics endorsement." Song Xiaojuan had no better idea and could only ask Andy Lau.
"I've heard about this. Have you decided to design for their company?" Liu Qingyun heard Sister Xiao mention it when he accompanied her to dinner.
After hanging up the phone, Song Xiaojuan hesitated whether to call the man surnamed Xiao.
What's the purpose of playing such a big game for a little-known person like her?
In the end, she still fought. If she didn't find out the other party's purpose, she would be even more worried.
The call was quickly connected: "Hello" Sister Xiao sounded a little tired.
"Hello, I'm Song Xiaojuan."
"Oh, you figured it out." The other side seemed to yawn.
Song Xiaojuan got straight to the point: "I'm still thinking about this matter. I'm looking for you today for another matter."
"Oh what's up?"
"I heard that an artist from your company became the spokesperson for Xiu Na, but the contract stipulates that they will cancel their agency rights in the future. I would like to ask if this contract has anything to do with me." Song Xiaojuan's words were simple and crude, and she was also asking for trouble.
Sure enough, the other party sneered at first: "You dare to open your mouth, but you are right, it is indeed directed at you."
Song Xiaojuan felt a lump in her throat and slowly exhaled, "Boss Xiao, I believe you have a reason for doing this. Why don't you just tell me?"
"If you don't do this, can you come to Guangzhou again?" Xiao Hongying's tone suddenly became lazy.
But Song Xiaojuan got goosebumps all over her body. How did she know that she didn't even tell Li Yulan that she was coming to Guangzhou? Could it be that Wang Xiuna told her?
Or is it possible that I have been under surveillance all the time? Otherwise, how could she know so much about me?
Song Xiaojuan's mind was full of questions. The other party seemed to know what she was thinking: "Oh, if you hadn't met Wang Xiuna, how could you have come up with these ideas with your pig brain?"
Song Xiaojuan: ...
There's no need for such personal attacks.
“So why did you do this?”
"Someone wants to see you." Xiao Hongying's voice suddenly became serious.
"Who?" Song Xiaojuan's voice was so soft that it couldn't be heard unless you listened carefully.
"Your mother, my sister Xiao Hongjie, don't worry about me cheating on you. I run a big company and I'm busy every day. I don't have time to cheat on you, and you don't have anything good for me to cheat on."
Song Xiaojuan: ...
When she learned the news about her biological mother, she was not excited at all, just like when she faced Song Zhishan. It might be because they were not related by blood. If it was her original self, she would definitely feel complicated.
"Oh, she wants to see me for something to make up for what she owes me over the years. If she wants to make it up with money, just deposit it into my bank account. If she wants to make it up with family affection, there's no need for that."
Xiao Hongying didn't expect Song Xiaojuan's words to be so... to the point.
"Since you are here, you will regret it if you don't meet me. Besides, you don't want to take back the agency rights." Xiao Hongying is a businesswoman and she knows how to control the other party.
Song Xiaojuan could only grit her teeth and secretly curse the other party as a profiteer.
"A mere agency right is not worth forcing myself to meet someone who abandoned me." Song Xiaojuan took the initiative.
Xiao Hongying paused for a few seconds. "It seems you have other conditions. Tell me directly."
"I can't do professional design, but the artists in your company can wear the clothes I design for daily travel." No matter what era it is, the same style worn by celebrities will be followed.
"Oh, you are indeed a member of the Xiao family. You are very quick-witted. I promise you, this is a meeting gift from my aunt."
The two agreed on a time, hung up the phone, and Xiao Hongying called Xiao Hongjie.
"Hello, Miss Xiao, wait a moment. The mistress is upstairs."
After a while, footsteps were heard on the phone: "What's wrong?" The gentle voice made Xiao Hongying roll her eyes.
"She agreed to meet."
"That's great. The sooner you make an appointment, the better." Xiao Hongjie's voice sounded excited.
"Don't be too happy too soon. This child is not as inexperienced as you think. He is very smart."
"Congming also grew up in a small town, and I'm her biological mother!" Her tone was firm.
Song Xiaojuan knew nothing about all this.
She took advantage of this time to re-sign the agency contract and visit other cosmetics factories. Song Xiaojuan needed to be prepared for the next problem. She couldn't be so passive.
The day of the meeting soon arrived, and Song Xiaojuan did not dress up specially.
When Song Xiaojuan arrived, Xiao Hongying was waiting in the hotel lobby and took her to a private room upstairs.
The door opened, and the private room was very air-conditioned, with five or six men and women sitting inside.
Song Xiaojuan recognized Xiao Hongjie at a glance, not only because they looked alike, but also because she was the most excited person in the room.
Of course, even though her eyes were red, she did not lose her noble temperament. It seems that the parents are living a good life now, but the daughter is having a hard time.
"Child, come here quickly and let your mother take a good look at you. You have suffered so much over the years." A middle-aged woman was speaking, and tears came out of her eyes as she spoke.
The man next to her seemed calmer than her: "Why are you crying on such a happy day? It's depressing. I'm your uncle, this is your aunt, and that's your mother." He introduced everyone in the room.
Although Xiao Hongjie looked excited, he didn't stand up from beginning to end, nor did he think of hugging her. He just said gently, "Xiaojuan, come and sit over here."
Song Xiaojuan had a wooden face and sat down without refusing.
Several people in the room looked at each other, and no one could figure out what the child was thinking. Shouldn't he be excited to see his mother? Shouldn't he be crying?
Song Xiaojuan didn't know that they were so dramatic. She sat down on the chair and thought about what style would be suitable for decorating the house in Beijing.
Her absent-minded look looked dull to this group of people. They said that this kid ran her own small business, so why did she look a little silly?
Xiao Hongjie coughed and wanted to pull Song Xiaojuan's hand. She raised her hand, looked at Song Xiaojuan's hand, and then put it down again.
"Well... are you adapting to Guangshi?" Her voice was so soft and warm.
"Yeah, I adapt," Song Xiaojuan answered in a standard manner.
"I heard from your aunt that you are doing a clothing business."
"Well, the compensation was not very good and I didn't even have anything left." Song Xiaojuan answered briefly.
I didn't know who was drinking water at the table, I just heard a "puff" sound and it spurted out.
The person next to him cried out softly.
Xiao Hongjie: ...How can this child be so vulgar!
"Um...eat some food. This is Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, a famous dish in Guangzhou. You don't have it in your hometown, do you?"
"Haven't you lived there before? How could you not know whether there is one or not?" Song Xiaojuan continued chatting in a way that was so choking that it made people die.
Song Xiaojuan saw it.
The other party did not ask her where she lived, how she had been living over the years, or whether she was married and had children.
It's not that she can't remember, but that she doesn't care at all, so what's the point of meeting?
Song Xiaojuan now just wants to finish the conversation quickly and go home.
Suddenly, there was a creaking sound, and the door was pushed open from the outside, and a young and beautiful girl walked in.
Song Xiaojuan saw Xiao Hongjie let out an inaudible sigh of relief.
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