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Chapter 206 The Owner of a Listed Company [5K Long Chapter]

On the boat.

Seeing Lin Qingsong's slightly flustered appearance, Zhang Ruonan's initial tension disappeared.

She said with a smile, "Brother Lin, can't you swim?"

"Yes!" Lin Qingsong said without the slightest hesitation, his tone extremely firm: "How could I not know how to swim?"

"Then why are you so nervous?" Sometimes people's psychology is so strange. One second she was nervous, but when she saw others nervous, she not only stopped being nervous, but even became a little bolder.

"I'm not nervous at all!" Lin Qingsong realized he was being teased, so he immediately suppressed her and stared at her: "I think you're the one who's a little nervous!"

As Lin Qingsong drew closer, Zhang Ruonan realized what was happening and couldn't help but close her eyes.

Ten minutes later, Lin Qingsong kept pushing with his feet, almost making the small boat's pedal propulsion system smoke.

By the time he reached the shore, it had taken him only half the time it had taken to get there.

Although Zhang Ruonan knew what she would experience after getting ashore, she felt a strange sense of beauty in her heart as she watched Lin Qingsong's slightly hurried pace.

The intensity with one person just now, and the eagerness with another now—doesn't that mean Brother Lin likes me, and it also proves my charm!
According to Lin Qingsong's previous research.

The hotel closest to the silver coin is the Yunji Hotel, which is entirely constructed from shipping containers.

After getting ashore, Lin Qingsong did not hesitate and took Zhang Ruonan directly here.

It's about one o'clock in the afternoon.

Zhang Ruonan felt a strange sense of emptiness.

However, after she turned over and looked at Lin Qingsong beside her, she felt a sense of fulfillment.

"Brother Lin, what you just said is true? You can take me to New York Fashion Week?"

Lin Qingsong hates talking about feelings with others.

Because he knew he couldn't give those things.

Upon discovering that Zhang Ruonan was showing any signs of wanting to go, he immediately nipped the problem in the bud, saying that he would be flying to New York Fashion Week the next day and could take her with him.

You might not get to walk the red carpet on opening day.

But you could take her to meet the designers at Valentino and Lupertin.

She also took a photo with the brand and found an opportunity to get an invitation from the brand so she could attend the show.

As for the brand, that's uncertain at the moment.

He still needs to go to New York to discuss it with Vivian or Pitt.

Given my relationship with both of them, I'm sure I can arrange it.

Anyway, Zhang Ruonan just wanted to create a buzz on Weibo about being invited to attend Fashion Week.

It doesn't matter which brand invited you.

"It must be true." Lin Qingsong took a sip of water and was about to say something when his phone suddenly rang.

"I'll take this call." After saying this to Zhang Ruonan, he picked up his phone and glanced at it.

I then realized it was an unfamiliar phone number.

A hint of curiosity couldn't help but appear on his face.

Who would call him at this hour?

With these questions in mind, Lin Qingsong answered the phone.

"Hello, are you Mr. Lin Qingsong?"

As soon as the call connected, a voice that sounded like a salesperson came from the other end.

But the next second Lin Qingsong knew this wasn't a sales pitch.

"I am Fan Zirui, Marketing Manager of Balenciaga Asia Pacific. Mr. Lin, you can call me Adams."

Upon hearing this,
Lin Qingsong felt a sudden jolt in his heart.

People from Balenciaga?

How could they contact me?
Could it be because of Ruhr?

After all, his only connection with them was Ruhr.

But it shouldn't be.

The intelligence from the 2nd clearly indicated that someone should be contacted to talk to him on the 6th.

But he suppressed all his thoughts and said, "Hello Adams, I'm Lin Qingsong. May I ask what brings you here?"

"Mr. Lin, may I ask if Ruhr has signed a contract with your company?"

As Adams spoke, he was scrolling through Ruhr's TikTok video, watching Ruhr announce that he had joined Shining Agency.

He inexplicably admired the luck of this company called Shining Agency.

When they investigated a while ago, Ruhr hadn't signed with any company yet.

In the blink of an eye, this company called Shining Agency signed Ruhr.

Could someone have leaked the information?
However, this thought only appeared for a moment before he quickly dismissed it from his mind.

After all, their proposals are quite confidential, and the company's internal review mechanism is very strict.

It's impossible for anyone to deliberately break the rules for something like this.

not to mention.

Violating company rules can still be remedied, but those who try to undermine their Asia-Pacific leader are beyond redemption.

Signing Ruhr is their idea as the leader in the Asia-Pacific region.

Who would leak the information?

Besides, they had already investigated, and although the background of this Shining Brokerage company was quite complicated.

She has connections with designers from luxury brands such as Valentino, Lupertin, and Givenchy, as well as with top-tier Chinese women's magazines.

In addition, it is also involved with Donghua University.

But no matter how complicated it is, it has nothing to do with the people in their company involved in this proposal.

This can only mean that the person in charge of this company, Lin Qingsong, who is said to have good relationships with many luxury brand designers, is lucky.

“Yes, Ruhr just signed with our company a few days ago. Is there anything I can help you with?” After Lin Qingsong finished speaking, Adams also put aside his thoughts and said with a smile, “Mr. Lin, it’s good news. Simply put, we want Ruhr to become Balenciaga’s spokesperson for the Asia-Pacific region!”

No matter how much of a plan Lin Qingsong had in mind, or how much relevant information he had seen in the system, it was all for naught.

I'm still a little excited right now.

However, he had already been mentally prepared.

He took a deep breath to make his voice sound less excited before slowly speaking: "Adams, if I heard correctly, you want to invite our company's Ruhr to be our spokesperson? Is this really not an April Fool's joke? After all, Ruhr is just a newcomer."

Adams was very pleased with his reaction, feeling both excited and calm. It seemed that the model named Ruhr had signed with the right company.

"President Lin, this is not an April Fool's joke. I'm just contacting you in advance. I will send you a formal email later, inviting you and Ruhr to the company for a detailed discussion tomorrow afternoon at 2 pm. Of course, the time is only tentative. If you have any ideas, we can discuss them!"

Lin Qingsong replied without hesitation, "Okay, Adams, we have no problem with the timing!"

After exchanging a few more polite words, he finally hung up the phone.

Before he could even breathe a sigh of relief, Zhang Ruonan, who had been drowsy from exhaustion, was now fully awake.

She stared wide-eyed and mouth agape, completely stunned as she looked at Lin Qingsong.

"Brother Lin, was that someone from Balenciaga calling you just now?"

What did she hear?
Balenciaga wants to make Lin's newly signed model their Asia-Pacific brand ambassador?
That can't be right!!!

This is Balenciaga!!!

Although, broadly speaking, the eight major red-blooded brands are Givenchy, Armani, Valentino, YSL, Versace, Hermès, Burberry, and Langwan.

However, some popular science articles occasionally categorize Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, and Balenciaga as part of the "red blood" category.

Therefore, when it comes to this, calling Balenciaga a top-tier luxury brand is absolutely no problem.

After all, even a small amount of red blood is still red blood.

A new model becomes the face of a top luxury brand like Balenciaga?
This is too surreal!

“It’s someone from Balenciaga.” Lin Qingsong nodded slightly but didn’t put down his phone. Instead, he called Qi Nan first. “Wait a moment, I’ll make another call.” “Okay, Brother Lin.”

Zhang Ruonan wisely refrained from asking further questions, instead lying there silently in a daze, questioning the meaning of life.

Is this still the world I know?

Isn't that a bit too crazy?

After the call connected, Lin Qingsong briefly explained the situation, and Qi Nan, who was already slightly tipsy, instantly perked up.

"Old Lin!!! You're not kidding, are you???"

Balenciaga is going to sign Ruhr as a brand ambassador???

"That Ruhr guy our company just signed???"

"Wait, I haven't been drinking for long, and I'm not even drunk, so why am I already dreaming?"

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Hearing Qi Nan's string of words, Lin Qingsong didn't say much, but waited for her to stop before continuing:
"It's true. Tomorrow at 2 PM, I'll take Ruhr to Balenciaga's headquarters in Shanghai. Also, I might need to contact Qin Yan about this and ask her to help me find a commercial lawyer from the law firm!"

"This is nothing!" Qi Nan nodded and then continued, "I'll talk to Yan Yan about it later, but why does this feel so surreal??? A new model the company just signed, and Balenciaga is already eyeing her???"

Although Qin Yan's law firm is a well-known red-circle firm.

The lawyers there basically charge by the second, but compared to becoming a Balenciaga spokesperson, that's nothing!
After she finished speaking, she continued, "Old Lin, I won't go to New York with you tomorrow. The Balenciaga matter definitely needs someone to handle it. Otherwise, if we both go to New York, no one will be able to make decisions about the company."

Qi Nan was still clear-headed. Going to New York was just to satisfy his personal desires, but staying in Shanghai would allow the company to achieve better development.

If this deal really goes through.

Shining Agent is about to completely break into the mainstream!

Even if ordinary people don't delve into the background of Balenciaga's spokesperson or which agency is behind them...

But those in the industry certainly know this.

In addition, just like her appearance in Marie Claire magazine, this matter will almost certainly be thoroughly investigated by influential figures.

By then, even if Shining Agency wanted to hide it, it would be impossible to do so.

Lin Qingsong wasn't surprised. After he found out, he told Qi Nan that he needed to inform Ruhr before hanging up the phone.

He glanced at Zhang Ruonan, who was still in a daze beside him, and then continued to call the person involved in the matter.

Ruhr should still be on his way to the interview at this time.

Since signing with the company, all the agents have used their connections to help him find cases.

In this situation, he would have to go to at least ten interviews a day.

The phone rang only a few times before it was answered.

"elder brother?"

Lin Qingsong asked a question first, and after learning that he was still in the car, he continued, "Ruhr, let's meet at the company at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, and then I'll accompany you to Balenciaga at two o'clock in the afternoon."

Hearing Lin Qingsong's words, Ruhr said with a hint of excitement:
"Bro? Is there a Balenciaga case tomorrow? Oh my god, I love Balenciaga's style!"

Hearing his slightly excited tone, Lin Qingsong smiled and said, "There is a case."

"Brother, is it a shoot for winter clothes?" After Ruhr finished speaking, Lin Qingsong said with a slight smile, "No."

"No???" He couldn't help but show a look of surprise: "Brother, are you going to take me to audition for Balenciaga's show? But that shouldn't be the case, didn't I already audition for the shows at Shanghai Fashion Week?"

“It’s not a show,” Lin Qingsong said with a smile. “Tomorrow I’ll take you to interview for the Balenciaga Asia-Pacific brand ambassador position.”

"What!!!! A spokesperson???"

Ruhr was stunned for a moment, then let out an extremely excited scream!

When he said the words "spokesperson," his voice cracked.

"Brother!!!" he exclaimed in disbelief, "Did I hear that right? You're taking me to an interview tomorrow to become the spokesperson for Balenciaga in the Asia-Pacific region???"

"That's right." Although Lin Qingsong was also very excited, he tried his best to make his voice sound calm.

"Adams from Balenciaga's marketing department just called me and asked me to take you in for a chat tomorrow. If nothing unexpected happens, you should be the spokesperson."

Shanghai Stock Exchange.

In the van taking someone to a job interview, Ruhr, oblivious to the stares of those around him, stammered, "Brother, this...this...this...is this real? I...I...I don't know what to do!"

When faced with a sudden major event, a person's mind goes blank.

So does he.

Upon receiving confirmation from Lin Qingsong, it felt as if his mind had completely disappeared.

"Ruhr, I'm flying back to Shanghai tonight. Don't get too excited. I'll have someone take you home now so you can calm yourself down at your apartment!"

"Thank you, brother!" After hearing Lin Qingsong's calm voice, Ruhr gradually calmed down. "Then I'll go back to my apartment now."

He really needs to calm down.

He felt hot all over and his head was spinning.

Although she managed to calm down a bit, her voice still trembled.

Now, let alone going for a job interview, he can't even understand basic conversations.

“Okay, let’s meet at nine tomorrow morning, and I’ll go with you in the afternoon to see what’s going on.” After saying that, Lin Qingsong chuckled and said, “Ruhr, this is great news! I congratulate you. If things go well, your status in the fashion world will be completely different. After all, Balenciaga is a top-tier luxury brand!”

Upon hearing Lin Qingsong's words, Ruhr felt a surge of inexplicable excitement. "Brother, thank you! If you hadn't signed me, I wouldn't have had this opportunity!"

In his mind, the fact that Balenciaga was interested in him must be related to his company, which was signed by Lin Qingsong.

Otherwise, they wouldn't contact me earlier or later.

Why did they contact me as soon as I signed a contract with Lin Qingsong?

Doesn't that prove everything?
However, Lin Qingsong did not take credit for it, but instead chuckled and said:
“Ruhr, this has nothing to do with me. It’s just that your appearance meets their requirements.”

Although Balenciaga contacted him, and then he had to inform Ruhr.

But this cannot hide the fact that they are optimistic about the Ruhr.

If I try to take credit now, won't I be exposed when Balenciaga's Asia-Pacific Director, Du Yi, meets with me and Ruhr?

That was when I felt really awkward.

Hearing Lin Qingsong say this, Ruhr stubbornly replied:
"Brother, even if they value my image, if I hadn't been signed by you, I probably would have cut my hair long ago, and even changed my style of dress."

"So no matter what, I still want to thank you!"

Then, as if he had just thought of something, he continued, "Brother, let's sign another contract tomorrow, and make it for a longer term! Preferably ten or twenty years!"

Ruhr wasn't stupid; he knew that once he truly became Balenciaga's spokesperson, many people would come knocking on his door to poach him.

This kind of thing is definitely unavoidable.

To reassure Lin Qingsong, and also to reveal his true feelings.

He proactively made this request, which was detrimental to him.

After all, the longer the contract period, the higher the penalty for breach of contract.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingsong immediately understood what he was thinking and said with a smile, "Ruhr, you don't need to be like this. Our company isn't the kind of vampire company that likes to suck people's blood. The contract will remain as it is now. If you're happy when the contract ends, we'll continue. If you're not happy, we can still be friends."

He genuinely didn't want to sign this kind of contract, which was similar to that of a bonded laborer.

On the one hand, it would be bad for the company's reputation if word got out.

On the other hand, he has confidence in himself and the company. He believes that the company will definitely be better than it is now in a few years, so there is no need to make such a contract.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Qingsong finally let out a heavy sigh of relief.

This matter is half resolved.

We'll see what happens tomorrow.

Just then, he suddenly heard Zhang Ruonan's weak voice: "Brother Lin, may I ask, is it really not you who recommended that model named Ruhr to be the spokesperson for Balenciaga?"

Lin Qingsong looked at her and said with a slightly helpless tone, "Do you really think I can influence the spokesperson for such a big company as Balenciaga???"

"Uh," Zhang Ruonan also felt it was a bit unrealistic, after all, there is a fundamental difference between being a spokesperson and being a model in a fashion show.

"Alright, let's not dwell on this anymore." Lin Qingsong touched her face and said, "Let's talk about something practical. I'm flying to Shanghai tonight. I need to meet with the Balenciaga people before I can fly to New York. Are you flying to Shanghai with me, or would you like to meet in New York?"

(End of this chapter)