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Chapter 195 Now I finally have a powerful backer! [5k-word chapter]

Duan Zhizhi then distributed the forms.

Her juniors passed the message around, whispering among themselves to their deskmates and acquaintances.

"Shining International? Have you heard of it?"

"No, I've only heard of companies like Longteng, Yingmo, and Huoshi."

"Aren't you a local from Shanghai? Have you heard of Shining International?"

"I don't have one either, but they said they have a collaboration with Marie Claire, which is a top-tier women's magazine. It shouldn't be some small company, right?"

"Yes, and didn't that handsome guy above say that designers from luxury brands like Valentino and Lupertin also go to their company to select models?"

“I think I’ve heard of Shining International, but it seems to work with foreign models. I’ve never heard of them working with Chinese models before.”

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People who come to Dong Hwa University to study fashion design are naturally interested in the fashion industry. After a brief chat, they can quickly understand what kind of company Shining International is.

Although I don't quite understand why such a foreign company would suddenly switch to working with Chinese models.

But having more options is always a good thing.

Lin Qingsong remained remarkably calm amidst the murmurs of the crowd.

Actually, he didn't really expect to find a suitable model today when he came to the school to select models.

It's just a way to boost the company's reputation and, at the same time, let models in Shanghai and even across the country know about it.

Another modeling agency has been established, and it seems to have some potential. If you're interested, you should give it a try.

After all, the announcement by Marie Claire magazine, Eva's walk at New York Fashion Week, and even the signing of Ruhr, the talent favored by Balenciaga, in a couple of days, are all rather unsubstantiated.

Now that I'm here at the school to audition for a modeling job, I'm essentially solidifying this intangible reputation in advance.

At the same time, it will let models across the country know that Shining International is officially signing models to enter the fashion industry.

I am like a gust of wind, while these freshmen at Donghua University are like dandelions.

When the wind blows, dandelions will scatter all over the sky.

Within a few days, these new students will spread the news throughout the country.

After Marie Claire magazine publishes it.

When Eva makes her official debut at New York Fashion Week.

Wait until Balenciaga officially announces Ruhr as their brand ambassador.

These dandelions will then fall to the ground and sprout!
At that time, my company will officially become famous in the country.

Just at this time.

A girl with a figure comparable to someone with a buzz cut suddenly stood up and looked at Lin Qingsong with a curious expression, saying:

"Handsome, could you tell me what you mean by saying that designers from luxury brands such as Valentino, Lupita Nevada, and Coach have come to your company multiple times to select models?"

"To put it simply," Lin Qingsong shrugged easily, "I have a good relationship with them, so during the Shanghai Fashion Week this time, I would privately invite them to the company to see if there were any models suitable for their designs."

"Did your company have any models participating in the Shanghai Fashion Week show this time?" the girl continued to ask.

“Of course.” Lin Qingsong shrugged. “Not only Shanghai Fashion Week, but this month the company also has models walking the Givenchy show at New York Fashion Week.”

If he hadn't been certain he hadn't hired a shill, he would have genuinely thought this girl was one of his hired prostitutes.

These are all questions that I want to say, but I don't want to say directly.

The current situation is much better.

It's because I have a good relationship with a top luxury designer, and my company will be sending models to the four major fashion weeks this month.

Tsk tsk.

In the back-and-forth of questions and answers, they managed to exaggerate the company's reputation even further.

After listening to Lin Qingsong's words, the girl asked one last question.

"Handsome, are you from the company?"

Lin Qingsong said with a smile, "Shareholders can certainly be considered bosses."

"Okay, I've finished asking my questions, thank you!"

After the girl sat down, the others noticed that Lin Qingsong was so easy to talk to, and several more people immediately stood up to ask questions.

This time, however, things weren't so serious.

"Handsome guy, are you single?"

"Boss, can I apply for the job of boss's wife instead of being a model?"

"Mr. Lin, are you looking for a girlfriend?"

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Hearing these absurd questions, Lin Qingsong couldn't help but feel helpless.

What is this and what?

Are students this proactive these days?
Upon hearing this, the counselor glanced awkwardly at Liu Wei beside him.

Liu Wei remained remarkably calm.

Given Lin Qingsong's appearance, it's quite normal for these students to ask such questions.

"Everyone."

Lin Qingsong was a man who had seen a lot in his life, and he remained completely calm in the face of these girls who wanted to flirt with him.

He pressed his hands down and then quietly looked at everyone.

The classroom was noisy for a while before everyone finally quieted down.

"First of all, I am single. Secondly, the company is not hiring a wife for the time being. As for these private questions, you can ask me privately after you come to the company."

After Lin Qingsong finished speaking, many girls smiled.

This boss is quite interesting.

He even asked in private.

However, this whole ordeal has given many people the idea of ​​going for an interview that evening.

Although this company can't compare to companies like Longteng Yingmo Huoshi, the boss alone makes it worth the interview.

After all, being a small company has its advantages; resources can be concentrated.

This CEO Lin is involved with luxury brands, the four major fashion weeks, and top women's magazines.

Even if it's just bragging, there's always some truth to it.

Otherwise, the school wouldn't have let him in to recruit people.

Donghua University is no small school; it will definitely conduct background checks on companies that come to recruit.

This is one of the reasons why Lin Qingsong came to Donghua University to recruit people.

Using Donghua University to endorse himself.

For a new company to gain a foothold, its own strength is one aspect.

Background is also an aspect.

Since my company made its debut at Donghua University, even if Donghua University doesn't want to acknowledge it, it's no use; within the industry, I'm now considered associated with them.

After all the forms were filled out, Duan Zhizhi put them all away.

These forms and data are actually not very useful.

This is just a small application of psychology by Lin Qingsong.

Sunk cost effect.

After filling out the forms, these people will think that since they've already filled out the forms, they might as well go for an interview that evening.

All notifications have been completed.

The majority of the company's staff have also arrived.

Qi Nan, Yang Xiaoxiao, Niu Hao, Xiao Dao, and others began setting up the classroom that Liu Wei had borrowed, using the company documents they had rushed to prepare, as well as standees and other items.

The interview officially started at six o'clock.

So around 4 o'clock, everyone finished setting up the classroom and went to the school cafeteria for an early meal.

At Duan Zhizhi's strong recommendation, the group went to Donghua Restaurant on the third floor of the first canteen.

After finishing the meal, Lin Qingsong could only say that the corn pancakes and lotus flower pastries were quite good.

The rest of the food wasn't bad, it was just like cafeteria food.

"Old Lin, you have to take lots of photos later! This is our company's first big move!" Qi Nan was as excited as if he were drunk ever since he arrived at Donghua University.

She had participated in many large-scale events, but she had never actually organized one.

Even when she went to Russia to select models, it was all organized by others, and she just went to choose.

Unlike this time.

The entire process was handled by our own company from beginning to end.

Although Lin Qingsong oversaw most of the process, it could be considered as her organization if you round it up.

After all, both she and Lin Qingsong are company owners.

"Don't worry, Seventh Brother, Zhizhi's teacher has already spoken with the school. They will film the entire interview and post the results on their official WeChat account." Lin Qingsong smiled and looked at Duan Zhizhi beside him. "Professor Liu has been a great help this time!"

He never expected such a big surprise today.

I was originally thinking about how to maximize the impact of this trip to Donghua University.

Unexpectedly, Professor Liu Wei was so helpful, directly contacting the school's publicity staff.

It was posted on the official WeChat account.

The company has now become a fully-fledged professional entity and is now closely affiliated with Donghua University.

"Ah!" Qi Nan couldn't help but look at Duan Zhizhi and ask, "Zhizhi, did Professor Liu really say that?"

"I just received the news myself." Duan Zhizhi was also a little confused. How come her teacher was so helpful?
six o'clock.

A public classroom that has already been furnished.

Lin Qingsong looked at Qi Nan beside him and said helplessly, "Seventh Brother, maybe I shouldn't sit here anymore."

Just like the judging panel in Sanya last time, he genuinely disliked this kind of interviewer seating arrangement. There was absolutely no room for laziness.

He preferred to sit alone on the side, noting down the names of those with good qualifications before notifying them of a second interview.

After observing, commenting, and then analyzing, it's just too tiring.

"Old Lin, if you don't sit here, who else will?" Qi Nan grabbed Lin Qingsong, who was trying to slip away. "Don't go!"

"Fine."

Lin Qingsong knew that he really couldn't escape this time, after all, he was the one who wanted to find a national model, and he was the one who wanted to establish a studio.

It would be really unreasonable for him to run away now that we're selecting elite troops.

but
I have to post this on my WeChat Moments!
Since the interviewer has already done all that, he should at least put on a show.

Before anyone else arrives.

Lin Qingsong picked up his phone and took a short video of his name on the seat and the empty classroom in front of him.

After making a few minor edits to the text, he posted the video.

After posting on his WeChat Moments, Lin Qingsong chatted with Yang Xiaoxiao next to him, "Old Yang, are you sure you don't want to come over?"

"No."

Qi Nan initially thought Lin Qingsong had something important to say after posting on WeChat Moments and then turning to Yang Xiaoxiao, but it turned out he was just trying to poach her from another company. "Qingsong, go poach her from other companies! Old Yang is doing just fine with me!"

"Hehe, I just asked the question without thinking." Although he was caught red-handed, Lin Qingsong was not embarrassed. "Besides, what kind of relationship do we have? What kind of relationship do our companies have? It doesn't matter where Lao Yang is."

"Yes, yes, yes, it's the same thing, so why are you still digging!" Qi Nan said, looking at Lin Qingsong warily, "You can't dig anymore, you're a shareholder of Shining International now too!!"

"Okay, okay, we won't dig anymore!" Lin Qingsong said repeatedly.

However, Qi Nan was right; he did indeed need to poach some of their employees.

Let's not talk about Shining Agency now.

After Fashion Week ends and I take over Haiyue International, even if I try to maintain the original structure, I will still need to place some trusted confidants inside.

But now he only has a handful of subordinates, so no matter how many people he tries to place, he can't get anyone in.

If we don't train some people now, we'll definitely be at a loss later.

Of course.

After acquiring Haiyue, it can be merged with Shining International.

Even if the name is still Shining International, I will definitely own the majority of the shares.

However, Lin Qingsong knew that Qi Nan probably wouldn't mind.

On the one hand, she is not short of money.

On the other hand, she started her company mainly out of rebellion, wanting to prove herself to her family.

As long as her position in the company can be guaranteed and her internationally renowned name can be preserved, then no matter how much trouble Qi Nan is subjected to, it doesn't matter.

In particular, she has recently rekindled her ambition in her modeling career.

Qi Nan is now focusing all her attention on fashion show photography.

My thoughts drifted for a while, and then it gradually became noisy outside the classroom.

However, things got a little better after company staff went out to maintain order and hand out interview number tags to the students.

It starts at 6:00.

The first model walked in.

What a coincidence.

This person was actually the stall owner named Shen Zhixia, the one who runs the Little Arale stall.

"Huh? Aren't you a textile engineering student?" Lin Qingsong looked at her speechlessly.

"Do you know Old Lin?" Qi Nan, unaware of what happened that morning, looked at Lin Qingsong with curiosity.

"I bought some things from her stall when I was browsing the flea market this morning." Lin Qingsong finished speaking and then looked at her curiously, "Are you going to audition for a modeling job?"

"Hehe." Shen Zhixia nodded with a smile: "President Lin, I'd like to audition for a modeling position."

"Forget about being a runway model." Lin Qingsong said mercilessly after hearing this, "At your height of 1.6 meters, you can basically only walk the Tokyo Girls runway."

TGC, Tokyo Girls Show.

The first fashion week to break down the requirements for body shape and height.

It was also the first fashion week to allow models of different heights, weights, and body types to compete on the same stage.

Many models who walk the runway for TGC, such as Yuko Araki and Asuka Saito, are less than 1.6 meters tall.

to be frank.

Lin Qingsong quite liked the show.

Compared to the Tokyo Four Diamond Show
He would be willing to participate if given the opportunity.

It completely abandons the idea of ​​clothing as art pieces that can only be admired from afar, showcasing only clothes that can be worn daily.

In general.

This is one of the few large-scale events in Japan that isn't so sinister.

Sometimes even Lin Qingsong couldn't understand it.

They're all from the same country, so why can they hold a fashion show that caters to Asian tastes, while also hosting a disastrously gloomy opening ceremony like the Japanese Olympics?

Shen Zhixia wasn't discouraged. Instead, she asked with curiosity, "President Lin, can I sign a contract with the company?"

"Aren't you going to the vintage clothing store anymore?"

"go."

“Then we can’t sign the contract.” Lin Qingsong refused directly: “If you go to IF Vintage Store, you won’t have time to be a model.”

"Oh," Shen Zhixia wasn't too disappointed. She mainly came here to join in the fun and see if Lin Qingsong was really the one who bought her things.

Now that the excitement was over, she packed her bags and left.

The next models to come in were normal, though.

Even quite a few second-year, third-year, and even fourth-year students have managed to sneak in.

I interviewed several hundred students until 10 p.m., and there were still quite a few students outside.

See this.

Lin Qingsong could only wave his hand to indicate that this was the end of the day.

After all, the deadline for notification is 10:00 AM.

However, he did not expect the students to be so enthusiastic.

"It's too late, let's call it a day for today. We'll come back for the rest tomorrow." After saying this to the counselor, Lin Qingsong looked at Qi Nan beside him and said, "Seventh Brother, please get this teacher's contact information later, and you can communicate with him tomorrow."

"Huh?" Qi Nan asked with a hint of doubt, "And what about you?"

“I’m going to a forum with a friend tomorrow,” Lin Qingsong said, then added, “Sha Xiaoli from Harper’s Bazaar is going too, so I can chat with her.”

"Oh, okay, then tomorrow, I'll have someone record the whole thing on video, and you can watch it when you have time?"

"Okay." Lin Qingsong didn't refuse. What if he didn't come tomorrow and some hidden gems were left undiscovered?

After I told the students outside that there would be more interviews tomorrow, they were a little upset, but they were all understanding.

After all, the deadline for the interview was 10 o'clock, so it's already quite good that they can come again tomorrow.

They were scheduled to come back for another interview tomorrow, so the classroom setup remained unchanged. The group tidied up briefly and then left.

After going outside.

Duan Zhizhi still rode back in Lin Qingsong's car.

We'll go back the same way we came.

Arrived downstairs.

Duan Zhizhi said with a smile, "Brother Lin, would you like to go upstairs to rest for a bit and have some water?"

Lin Qingsong looked at Duan Zhizhi, who was dressed simply in a white T-shirt and jeans and looked quite ordinary, and said with unusual calmness:
"Never mind, goodbye!"

This person really needs clothes to make them look good!

If she were still wearing the same Hanfu as before, Lin Qingsong might have gone up and sat down for a while.

But now.

Forget it!

"Okay." Duan Zhizhi knew her own situation, so she secretly decided to wait until she changed her clothes before inviting him again.

After watching her go upstairs, Lin Qingsong didn't start the car immediately.

Instead, they curiously checked whether their boasting had been well-received!
Open your phone and tap WeChat.

Looking at the dense list of likes and comments, Lin Qingsong felt inexplicably relieved.

Ugh, I have to work overtime on Saturday interviewing models. Even though I'm a boss now, I still have to work overtime!

The cover features a sign with the words "Interviewer" in large characters, along with a video of the classroom.

Location: Donghua University, Yan'an Road Campus

Likes:

Pete, Eva, Sister Jia, Brother Feng, Lao Yang, Elena, Xiao Tian, ​​Instant Noodle Hair, Jessica, Sister Lan
Qin Lan: Boss? Congratulations, Lao Lin!

Xiao Tian: Lao Lin is awesome, but if the boss doesn't have working hours, doesn't that also mean he doesn't have off-hours?
Instant Noodle Hair: Lao Lin, the person you recommended is great! When are you coming to the store? I found another suitable outfit!

Vivian: Keep going, this is your first step, I'll be waiting for you in New York!

Lisa: I'm waiting for you in New York too!

Jessica: Boss, keep it up!!!
After taking a quick look, Lin Qingsong also checked Donghua University's official WeChat account.

Only after seeing that the interview situation had been urgently compiled into an article and published did I put away my phone with satisfaction, start the car, and drive home.

With this, he will feel more confident chatting with Sha Xiaoli, the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, tomorrow.

[P.S.: Thank you so much to the patron, Xianyu Ju, for the 100 RMB donation!!!]

(End of this chapter)