spring bite mark

Chapter 65 Don't tell Yan Changye

The people inside fell silent for a moment.

When the three of them entered the reception room, they didn't see a single hotel executive, let alone a group of people. A receptionist led them in, and although she was nice, she only served them a pot of the most ordinary tea and subtly reminded them that the hotel reception room could only be used for one hour.

The agent was filled with suspicion and uncertainty, but remained outwardly calm. Only after Jiang Rong and Shan Shan, who were behind Jiang Manman, had taken their seats did he speak to Jiang Manman:
"You are Ms. Jiang, the founder of Muchan?"

“It’s me.” Jiang Manman’s gaze lingered on her for a moment. “As far as I know, Miss Zhou Momo already has a women’s clothing brand endorsement, which does not meet our Mu Chan’s endorsement criteria.”

The agent glanced at Zhou Momo: "Her endorsement expires at the beginning of next month. However, the brand she previously endorsed was a top-tier domestic brand. As far as I know, Muchan is currently only a second-tier brand."

Jiang Manman didn't say anything.

Beside her, Jiang Rong spoke up: "Mu Chan's market has not yet been fully expanded, but its main target customers are the top-tier heiresses in the capital. It is very popular in the socialite circle. You can inquire about it. In the socialite circle of the capital, Mu Chan's brand value is far higher than other top domestic brands."

The agent remained silent, lost in thought.

Just then, the door to the reception room opened again, and the hotel manager personally brought in the fruit tea. Behind him, two senior hotel executives each carried a tray and placed them solicitously in front of Jiang Manman.
"Madam, chatting is tiring. Here are some snacks that the hotel has prepared especially for you. Please enjoy them."

Jiang Manman nodded her thanks.

The person in charge pointed to the internal phone next to him: "We don't dare to disturb you while you're talking business. If you need anything, please call directly, and I will handle it for you immediately."

Jiang Manman hummed in agreement.

The person in charge added, "Because it's you who's here, I've canceled all the reservations for the back of this reception room. Madam, you can use it for as long as you like. If you get tired, we've already prepared your private presidential suite, and you can go up and rest anytime."

Jiang Manman hummed in agreement again: "Go ahead and get busy."

"Yes, madam, we'll head out now."

The person in charge left again, gently closing the door behind them.

Inside, the agent's heart pounded. She hadn't recognized him at first glance, but when the manager came in again, she recognized him as the general manager of more than twenty branches of the Imperial Capital Hotel. She had met him once before as a special guest at the annual meeting of Shengshi Entertainment Company. He was a very aloof person, but she never expected him to be so attentive to a woman today, as if he were serving an ancestor.

Although he didn't know Jiang Manman's identity, the manager dared not show the slightest disrespect when facing her at this moment.

"Mr. Jiang," the agent coughed lightly, his tone becoming more tactful, "We can sign Zhou Momo. As for the endorsement fee, her last brand's fee was six million a year. You can take a look."

“The endorsement fee is negotiable.” Jiang Manman took out the contract. “These are the binding clauses. Please take a look. During the contract period, we require the second party to maintain a good personal image. If the image of Mu Chan is damaged due to the personal misconduct of the second party, the second party shall bear the consequences.”

The agent took the contract and looked it over carefully: "The contract is fine."

"Then try on the dress?" Jiang Manman gestured for Shanshan to open her suitcase. "I brought five dresses in different styles. Miss Zhou needs to try them on first to see if she can pull off my style."

Zhou Momo stood up, and Sena quickly said, "Shall I help you with your makeup and change your clothes?"

“Mr. Jiang,” Zhou Momo hesitated for a moment, “I’ve heard that many hotels have security cameras, and I’m a celebrity, if I’m filmed…”

Jiang Manman gave a light "oh": "When I came in, I had already asked someone to turn off the cameras in the reception room."

“The cameras at the Imperial Capital Hotel can’t just be turned off like that; they have strict regulations.” The agent probed, “Mr. Jiang, can you guarantee that? If Zhou Momo is photographed changing clothes and the photos are leaked, it’s no small matter.”

Jiang Manman met her gaze: "The Imperial Capital Hotel is all under my name."

broker:"……"

Not only was the agent dumbfounded, but everyone except Jiang Rong was completely bewildered.

The Imperial Capital Hotel, as the most prestigious business hotel in the capital, has a powerful background and immense wealth. Unexpectedly, the owner behind the scenes is such a gentle and beautiful woman.

Zhou Momo suppressed her inner turmoil and fear: "I'll go change right away."

The agent was also getting a little uneasy.

Over the years, she'd met many investors, but the Imperial Capital Hotel was a level of establishment that even those investors had to humble themselves before. Even the usually assertive agent had to silently suppress her temper and act according to the hotel's whims. Fortunately, Jiang Manman didn't deliberately make things difficult for her.

While waiting for Zhou Momo to change her clothes, she sipped her fruit tea lazily and didn't say anything more.

Zhou Momo changed her clothes five times in a row.

Jiang Manman looked at it but didn't give a comment.

The agent was uncertain: "So, is it possible to sign or not?"

"We'll contact Mu Chan again once Miss Zhou's contract expires." Jiang Manman remained noncommittal. "The styles don't quite match, so let's leave it at that."

If anyone else had said that, the agent would have jumped up in anger.

But at this moment, she simply nodded obediently: "Then after the contract is terminated, I will contact Boss Jiang again—Boss Jiang can also schedule a time for Han Yi to come and give it a try."

Jiang Rong was slightly taken aback: "Didn't Han Yi refuse immediately?"

“I was too narrow-minded before. It’s Han Yi’s luck to be able to connect with a client like Boss Jiang.” The agent’s tone was a little obsequious.

Jiang Manman slowly put down her teacup, her gaze sweeping over Zhou Momo and her agent: "Okay, Jiang Rong will schedule a time with you later."

Zhou Momo's face suddenly turned ugly.

After the agents and their group left, Jiang Rong looked at the fitting report and said, "Madam, Zhou Momo's overall score is too low; she's not very suitable for the Mu Chan style."

“Let’s continue to invite other artists.” Jiang Manman pondered. “Zhou Momo seems a bit frivolous, let’s put her aside for now.”

"That Han Yi is the steady type, how about we schedule it for next week?"

"Okay, set a time according to my schedule."

After Jiang Manman finished speaking, she pushed the teacup aside and picked up her handbag.

Jiang Rong pulled up the dazed Shan Shan: "Madam, shall we go together?"

"You guys go first, I have something else to do."

Shanshan was taken away by Jiang Rong.

As soon as she stepped out the door, Shan Shan was still in a daze, her voice trembling: "More than twenty of the most luxurious hotels in the capital, they all... they all belong to the boss?"

Jiang Rong gently reminded him, "Just keep it to yourself, don't tell anyone."

Shanshan covered her mouth tightly and nodded, then followed Jiang Rong out of the hotel.

Jiang Manman sat in the reception room for a few more minutes.

The manager came in again, this time with a room key: "Madam, this is the presidential suite number 1002 prepared for you."

Jiang Manman didn't take it: "Give me the card for room 1001."

The person in charge paused for a moment: "1001 was sealed off by the chairman's personal order five years ago. Although it has been cleaned every day over the years, no one has lived there for five years, and the bedding hasn't been replaced with the latest models..."

"It's okay, give me the room key."

The person in charge said respectfully, "Please wait a moment, Madam."

Two minutes later, he brought over the key card for room 1001. Jiang Manman took it and whispered the instructions:

"Don't tell Yan Changye."

(End of this chapter)