I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 444: The joint sample has arrived, do you want to buy a house?
On the third day after Jinli came to Chitang Village, her agent Sui Lingfang brought four brands of competing products to Chitang Village.

Originally, eight brands sent a joint invitation to Jinli, but Jinli made a request. There were some twists and turns in the process, but the eight brands still accepted Jinli's request.

During this process, Sui Lingfang took the initiative to help Jinli eliminate four brands and informed her of the reasons for the elimination, and Jinli agreed with all of them.

Among the remaining four brands, two light luxury brands "Lingyu" and "Lanxi" successfully advanced to the second round, and the other two brands are one second-tier and one third-tier.

Jinli was stunned when she heard the name of the third-tier brand.

"Fang Hua" was also selected. Does Fang Fei agree?

Jinli expressed this doubt.

"Fanghua" is a third-tier niche brand established under Fangfei Group, focusing on the "new Chinese style" concept.

Whether it is clothes, pants or skirts, they all tend to have "new Chinese style" elements, which fills some gaps in the ready-to-wear category of Fangfei Group.

However, few netizens know that "Fanghua" is a brand under Fangfei, and Fanghua has not specifically publicized this point. Only by searching for the brand introduction of Fanghua do you know that it belongs to Fangfei Group.

Sui Lingfang nodded: "I specifically asked the person in charge of Fanghua's connection with us, and she said that before Fanghua invited you, it had reported to the headquarters that it wanted to launch a joint cooperation with you on Fanghua winter ready-to-wear.

They invited you only after receiving a positive response from the headquarters, so you don’t have to worry about Fangfei having any problems.”

Sui Lingfang smiled, not knowing what she was thinking of. "I'm afraid even Fangfei didn't expect that you would accept Fanghua's invitation to co-brand. Most artists choose endorsements from higher-ups, but you accepted it from lower-ups."

Jinli also smiled: "That's different. I can get a certain amount of sales dividends by endorsing co-branded products. Although the advertising fees given by third-tier brands are not much, as long as the product quality is good, it can still go viral on the Internet."

Sui Lingfang nodded slightly, and because of this, she also supported Jinli's efforts in the direction of joint brands.

Endorsing co-branded products, the brand will also promote them together, which can also prove Jinli's strong appeal in the market.

There are always brands that don't understand the commercial value of Jinli, so she uses data one by one to prove it -

Jinli, it's worth the price!
Sui Lingfang pointed to the pile of things she brought and said, "The competing products of the four brands are all different. Lingyu and Lanxi have already made preparations and have already produced your co-branded products. They only need you to put your name on them and you don't need to spend your time on them."

Jinli raised her eyebrows and understood the implication of Sister Fang's words.

The two brands didn't want her to interfere in the design of the co-branded products, so they had already produced samples in advance.

She touched Lingyu's shoes and Lanxi's bag, and could feel from the touch that the materials used were quite good.

As an artist, the clothes and bags she has worn in recent years are all from various high-end luxury brands. Through this influence, she has also gained some insights into materials.

In terms of quality, Jinli is very satisfied with the collaboration between the two brands.

As for the style, Jinli doesn't think her aesthetic taste is that great.

In this regard, brands are generally more professional than her, so she trusts the brands' judgment more.

Even if the brand asked her to get involved in the design, Jinli would decline.

Moreover, from Jinli's current perspective, the image designs of these two products are both very beautiful.

Yes, both look better.

As for whether it is practical or not...

To be honest, luxury goods have never defined their brand value based on practical value.

As for things, if they can be used for a few years or even a few months, that’s enough.

If a pair of shoes or a bag can be used for decades, then it is no longer a luxury item.

Jinli had no opinion on the samples of the two brands, and only said: "Tell them to check the production, and I will send people to check at any time."

Sui Lingfang: "You mean, the products of these two brands have passed the inspection?"

Jinli nodded: "They are so well prepared, they have even made samples for me, they are so sincere, I have nothing to criticize, I will just produce according to their current design.

If they want to change the design, they just need to leave me a copy of the latest sample, and, oh, the price.”

She paused and said casually, "Let the brand set its own prices."

Sui Lingfang was a little surprised: "I thought you would ask the brand to lower the price."

Jinli shook her head: "I am an artist, not their partner. I just launch a joint venture with the brand and get some sales dividends, but I am not a manufacturer.

I don’t know their production costs or their brand premiums, all I can do is ensure quality.”

She thought for a moment and added, “Besides, these two are light luxury brands and cannot be treated as practical brands.

However, although I do not make any requirements on brands’ pricing, brands cannot play tricks on my fans and set an extremely high premium.

In terms of price, we need to research the same products of the brand in recent years to know the comprehensive pricing of this type of brand. If it is too expensive, I will take the initiative to discuss it with the brand. "

She respects the brand’s pricing power, but she cannot accept the brand treating her fans as leeks.

There will be a premium for affordable luxury brands, but if the premium is too high, that’s another matter.

Sui Lingfang thoroughly understood Jinli's idea and wrote it down in her memo, "I will call the brand to communicate in the evening."

She said pointedly: "These two brands are targeting you, so they won't set the prices too high."

Jinli didn't comment, "I hope so."

She looked at the other two co-branded products, one of which was a second-tier brand called "Black Bear", which sold various outdoor products.

"Black Bear" wants to collaborate with her on a backpack, but the specific style of the bag has not been decided and the brand is still in the design stage. However, he can show her samples of the materials used in the bag.

Jinli picked up the backpack and felt it was very thick.

Sui Lingfang said: "This bag was a hot-selling model of Black Bear last year. Many people would choose this bag for outdoor cycling and outdoor travel. The bag has a large enough capacity and is also designed with a waterproof compartment that can hold wet clothes."

"Oh, by the way, this bag can be expanded. There is a zipper at the bottom. If you open the zipper, you can expand some space."

Jinli unzipped the bag, and the bag's capacity became larger.

Sui Lingfang: "This expansion space is covered with waterproof cloth, which can be used to store shoes and other things. It is very functional."

Jinli was a little moved when she saw it.

"It feels very practical. With this bag, I don't need to bring a suitcase. Although the suitcase can hold a lot of things, it is too bulky and inconvenient to carry."

Sui Lingfang: "So we can determine the material of the co-branded product based on the material of this bag, is that feasible?"

Jinli said without thinking: "Of course." "By the way, I think this bag in my hand is quite practical. I hope Black Bear can also focus on practical functions when designing co-branded products."

For second-tier brands, aren’t consumers looking for good quality and affordable prices?
Jinli is worried that "Black Bear" will design a fancy but impractical bag for her fans just because she is a star, which would really be a rip-off for her fans.

Sui Lingfang completed the registration and said with a smile: "Don't worry, after your opinions are conveyed to the brand, even if the brand really wants to do this, they will consider it again and again.

We are still in the negotiation stage and have not signed a real joint contract. If we kick you out now, who will pay for those flashy products? "

The main feature of the Black Bear brand is its durability. If the new product does not have this attribute, even Jinli's fans will not buy it.

Finally, only the "Fang Hua" sample was left, and Fang Hua sent a set of well-matched new Chinese-style clothes.

The upper body is a tulle shawl design with a bit of ancient charm, while the lower body is silk trousers with buttons on both sides of the trousers as decoration.

The clothes look great, but the material of the clothes is closely related to the style.

Some clothing styles require stand-up collars, so they cannot be made of light and thin materials. Some clothing styles require thickness, so tulle cannot be used.

What was sent now were just the clothes launched by Fanghua last year, indicating that the material of the co-branded products would be similar to this set, but Jinli was not as confident as the backpack.

The styles and materials of backpacks are relatively fixed, but the clothing combinations are ever-changing, so it’s really hard to say.

Jinli thought for a while and said cautiously: "Let's not be partial to one and ignore the other.

Since Lingyu and Lanxi have already produced samples of the styles, let Black Bear and Fanghua also produce samples of the co-branded products so that we can compare them.

And with real samples in hand, it will be easier to include quality instructions in the contract.”

Sui Lingfang thought for a moment and said, "If you are not in a hurry to launch a co-branded product, you can do this."

Jinli said calmly: "Don't worry, it's not me who should be anxious. Lingyu and Lanxi are progressing faster than the other two brands, so the co-branded products of these two brands will be launched first. Whether they sell well or not, the market will give feedback."

She didn't know what she was thinking about, and she smiled faintly.

"In fact, I would like Black Bear and Fanghua to first take a look at the sales of the co-branded products launched by Lingyu and Lanxi, and then decide whether to cooperate with me."

Sui Lingfang thought that Black Bear and Fanghua might not be able to wait that long.

What if the co-branded products launched by Lingyu and Lanxi sell very well and become popular products? Then when Black Bear and Fanghua come to Jinli to discuss co-branded products again, will the sales dividends have to be raised again?

Sui Lingfang felt some emotion in her heart.

Before, Jinli had to try her best to take photos and wear Fangfei's cheongsam in order to get Fangfei's endorsement, so as to let the brand see her compatibility with the cheongsam.

Now, Jinli has become the object of pursuit by brands, and brands, in turn, have made various concessions in order to win her over.

Jinli has already established a firm foothold in the entertainment industry without realizing it! -
Sui Lingfang came to Chitang Village just to show Jinli the products.

After discussing the matter, at Jinli's invitation, Sui Lingfang decided to live in the pond for a few days.

She was also very curious about Pond Village.

You know, Ye Weijie has visited many places in the past few months and has seen all kinds of beautiful scenery, but he has a special liking for Chitang Village. This village is definitely not simple!
After just one night's stay, Sui Lingfang felt that Chitang Village was quite extraordinary.

Because that night, she didn't get used to her bed, and when she woke up she didn't feel dizzy or have a headache. She felt very refreshed!

While having breakfast, Sui Lingfang was shocked when Xiao Cheng and Chen Qin mentioned that there were ten elderly people over 90 years old in the village.

"Is this place so accommodating? Can I come here to live in retirement in the future?"

Jinli couldn't help but chuckle. The Chinese were indeed obsessed with elderly care. She had also thought about the issue of elderly care after coming to Chitang Village.

Jinli said: "It should be fine now, but after the TV series is broadcast, more and more people will come to Chitang Village for tourism and know that the feng shui here is very good, so it's hard to say."

Sui Lingfang said casually: "Is that so? How about I buy a suite here?"

As soon as she said this, she was a little stunned.

Buy a house?

Yes, I can’t afford a house in the city, but I should be able to afford one in the countryside, right?

Jinli: "Are you sure? You can go ask the village chief."

Sui Lingfang said hesitantly: "Jinli, what do you think, do you want to buy a house here?"

Jinli: "I need to take another look. I suggest you stay for a few more days. If you really think this place is good, it won't be too late to tell the village chief."

Sui Lingfang couldn't sit still anymore, so after breakfast she pulled everyone out for a walk.

Before coming to Chitang Village, she just wanted to come and watch the fun.

After coming to Chitang Village, she began to visit the village with a picky attitude.

Can this place be developed?
How long will the lasting effect of a TV series last after it airs?
How is the infrastructure here?

Sui Lingfang walked for a while and felt that the scenery in the village was quite nice, but the infrastructure was not good.

But seeing that the workers were changing the network, she thought that as long as the network was good, it would be fine.

Chen Qin said: "I just don't know if it's safe here."

Xiao Cheng: "It should be safe. The villagers are the most simple and honest."

Chen Qin disagreed: "There are many murders that have remained unsolved for years, and they happened in these underdeveloped villages."

Jinli raised her head and looked upwards: "Isn't the master installing surveillance cameras? It would be better to have surveillance cameras.

In the future, there will be more tourists here, and many people will come and go in the village, which will make it easy for things to be lost. I guess every household will install surveillance cameras at the door.”

Sui Lingfang nodded: "That's right."

When they were investigating Chitang Village, news that Ye Weijie had installed surveillance cameras in nine ponds also reached the Qi family.

Qi Zhihong sat in the main seat with an unpleasant look on his face, feeling that Ye Weijie was really his unlucky star.

The eldest and second sons were the most panicked. If there were surveillance cameras installed near the pond, their plan would most likely fail. After all, surveillance cameras can see when something happens to people!

The third son said, "It's a little troublesome to operate, but if someone goes swimming in the pond in the middle of the night, who will notice it?"

Qi Zhihong's expression eased slightly, and he said, "Qi Thorn, you are responsible for spreading the rumors. Don't do it yourself. Don't hang around the pond these days, so as not to be caught by the surveillance camera."

good night