America: My Time

Chapter 1334 Plastic Sisters

Chapter 1324 Plastic Sisters
After walking around the room, John couldn't help but smile faintly: "Uncle, it seems the harvest wasn't much. There aren't many people worth training, less than ten in total, and some of them barely qualified. If nothing unexpected happens, their future won't be very bright. If they hadn't chosen their majors based on looks, they would still have many serious weaknesses!"

“John, your expectations are too high. Not all models are qualified to be supermodels. Being somewhat famous can bring in a good income. Besides, we have professionals. If we loosen the standards, we can recruit more people.” Justin didn’t think there was anything wrong with this result. The main reason was John. If he hadn’t accompanied them, the number of people would have increased several times.

The reason is simple, and it's also the main focus of many modeling agencies. It's not just Wall Street that's crazy about it; the Greater Paris region is the same. Where there's profit, there's a cutthroat world, and people will provide various services. However, John has been making changes to these agencies since taking over. If individuals are willing, that's their own business; they absolutely cannot involve the company. That would cause huge problems, and he doesn't want to become the target of everyone's criticism.

I don't want to become a South Korean chaebol in the future and be despised by others. It's good to have some principles. Besides, I don't need to make money in such a dirty way, and I don't want such a bad reputation. A good reputation is more beneficial to my future development.

“It’s not that my standards are high, but I don’t want to see the same problems happen in my company. It’s the models’ freedom to choose how they want, but we can’t interfere. That’s the bottom line. If things really blow up, do you think people will point the finger at me? I don’t want my reputation to be ruined here. And you know that eventually someone will take over these companies. Do you think they can bear such a bad reputation?”

Upon hearing this, Justin nodded and said, "That's true. You're gradually getting them to take over these companies, so such a bad reputation shouldn't be associated with them, much less with you. However, how long do you plan to stay here? Since your arrival, quite a few people have been calling me, wanting to invite you to a cocktail party!"

"I won't be staying long. As for the party, forget it. I have nothing in common with those guys. I know exactly what they're up to. You should decline. I don't have the time or energy to waste on them. I need to rest for a few days and relax!"

“Alright, I’ll help you cancel, but you’d better meet with everyone on the last day. You have to save face for them!” Justin was well aware of John’s situation. During the days John had been with him, they had communicated with each other via satellite phone every day, which showed that things in Asia were not so simple and there were many problems!
"Okay, you can arrange it. I have no objections!"

"That's good. But, shouldn't I make some arrangements for you?" Justin looked at John with a smile!

"No need. Do you think they would be unprepared if they had any intentions or plans? Don't underestimate their ambition. You should take good care of Eugenia. This is Paris, after all. I'm sure there are quite a few people eyeing these beauties. Human nature is always so ugly."

"No, at least not now. Do you know why we haven't met many of our peers over there? You've forgotten an important reason: it's the time of Fall/Winter Fashion Week, and their energy is all focused on Fashion Week!"

Upon hearing this, John suddenly remembered that it was Fashion Week. He hadn't paid attention to these things for a long time and had completely forgotten about it. During Fashion Week, models naturally try every means to find opportunities for exposure, and there are countless instances of models trying to sneak into shows.

"Alright, you don't need to worry about what's going on here. Go and do your own thing!" John shook his head and saw his uncle off. After all, he and Eugenia were currently very much in love. Profit is the best temptation. Anyone wanting to make it in the modeling world knows what they'll face and is already prepared. Without someone promoting them, without anyone speaking up for them in the media, could those supermodels succeed?

It's difficult, almost impossible. After all, this is a world of fame and fortune. How can you gain such fame and fortune without paying a price? So in this circle, either you have a strong enough background, or you have to pay the price and deal with the media. Only they themselves know how much hardship they have to endure. It's a cutthroat world!
At this point, many people were wondering what John was up to and what he was plotting. Why did he stay in Paris? Many thought he would return to Asia soon to deal with any potential problems, but Justin's arrangements made them all suspicious.

No one could see through John's thoughts. No one thought that John did this without any intention or plan. It was just that they couldn't see through it, and it was precisely because they couldn't see through it that they were even more eager to understand the secret behind it. Naturally, some people had expectations for Justin's party.

After dealing with Justin, John relaxed. It would be a lie to say he wasn't tired; the whole trip wasn't physically exhausting, but mentally draining. Each time, he had to face requests from different people; his good reputation made him quite popular!

"What are you thinking about?" A voice rang in John's ear, as if to say that John was ignoring him!

Upon hearing this, John looked up and saw the beautiful Claudia Schiffer in front of him, and asked in confusion, "When did you arrive? What brings you to Greater Paris?"

“Of course someone invited me here. I couldn’t refuse, so I had to accept!” Claudia Schiffer said with a sigh. She had no choice but to accept that she was here. Christie Turlington had pushed the blame onto her, leaving her with no choice but to accept it. After all, this guy had a legitimate reason now.

"Oh! Who invited you here? Did someone hire you to walk the runway? Do you even have that kind of ability?"

“It’s not a fashion show anymore. Although I was invited, I turned it down. You’d never guess who invited me, and this time it’s all Christy Turlington’s fault; she pushed everything onto me.” At this moment, John immediately understood and said, “It’s about Victoria’s Secret. Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista invited you to plead for them?”

"Yes, there's no way to refuse them, and I can't possibly refuse them even this small favor!"

“There’s no room for discussion on this. They’re no longer suitable for Victoria’s Secret’s promotions. If we keep them with Victoria’s Secret, it will only damage the brand’s value. You must know that, so why do you insist on getting involved?” John didn’t believe that Claudia Schiffer didn’t understand the seriousness of the matter and would make such a decision!

"Of course I know, and I've explained it to them, but they both want to change their careers and get into Hollywood, so they've come up with this idea of ​​asking me to put in a good word for them and get you to help them out!"

"Are you trying to test my judgment? Hollywood is out of the question. Hollywood isn't what it used to be. They're not suited for it. Who do you think would risk a big production? They definitely wouldn't even look at those small productions. After all, they have status, but in Hollywood, status is useless. You know Hollywood now. Even if you're just a pretty face, you need to have some acting skills. Do you think they have any?"

“I know the current situation in Hollywood, but I can’t refuse! If all else fails, give them a chance with mid-range films!” Claudia Schiffer asked cautiously. She hadn’t actually considered asking John to provide assistance with big-budget productions for the two of them, as she knew how costly those productions were. From the beginning, her goal had always been mid-range productions, which was the most suitable option.

John shook his head and said, "Mid-range productions require more acting skills, and those two can't carry the show. Even if I offered, the producers would refuse. They wouldn't take that risk; it involves their interests. Besides, do you think I would make such an irrational decision? Alright, you don't need to worry about this anymore. Let's leave it at that!"

Under normal circumstances, John wouldn't be so ruthless; he would at least give them some face. However, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista chose the wrong time, preventing John from making that move. Giving them the opportunity would bring enormous trouble. Countless people are watching him, and making the wrong attitude could lead many others to make the wrong decisions, causing him immense problems.

"It's not that difficult, why do you insist on refusing?" Claudia Schiffer asked疑惑地问道, she knew John was not a heartless person and shouldn't make such a decision, showing them no respect at all!
“You chose the wrong time. I can’t make any decisions now that could be misunderstood, as that would cause endless trouble. Tell them this is the end of it. They have absolutely no chance this year. If they can’t even endure this much, then they should give up!”

John didn't want to explain at first, but since Claudia Schiffer had spoken, he couldn't remain silent. However, given the underlying issues, John didn't offer any further explanation, as it wasn't something they should know.

Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Claudia Schiffer made the wrong move at the wrong time, so failure was inevitable. Unfortunately, Claudia Schiffer was unaware of this, as she never paid attention to such matters. However, could Christy Turlington be completely oblivious? She's now in charge of Victoria's Secret; she should have heard something. Why is she pinning this on Claudia Schiffer?

Although he had a slight doubt in his heart, John quickly shook his head and stopped thinking about it. He couldn't interfere in this matter, nor could he say anything. After all, saying too much would only cause conflict between them, and he would eventually be dragged into it as well. Let them solve their own problems.

However, Claudia Schiffer seemed oblivious to this, and John naturally wouldn't point it out, lest he ruin their superficial 'sisterhood' and disrupt his own peace!

"So, they still have a chance, they just need to wait a little while?"

John nodded and said, "That's right, it will take some time. But personally, I don't have high hopes for them. Even if we give them a chance, it won't work unless they can put aside their current status and immediate interests and go to a school to learn how to be an actor. Do you think they will do that?"

Upon hearing this, Claudia Schiffer pondered for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No, although they are no longer Victoria's Secret Angels, they still have many contracts, and their fame will not be affected in the short term. It's impossible for them to give up their current jobs to learn acting skills!"

"See? You know it's impossible. Do you think they can establish themselves in Hollywood, or even succeed? Opportunity favors the prepared. They weren't prepared at all. They made this decision hastily because of the unexpected situation at Victoria's Secret, and they only wanted to take shortcuts. How could they possibly succeed? Unless you invest huge resources to force them to become famous, but you know that's impossible! The cost is too high. This is Hollywood, not some amateur operation!"

Hearing John's words, Claudia Schiffer suddenly realized that she had been working in vain. Even though she had found an opportunity for them, the result was still not ideal. And if it failed, what would the two of them think, and how would they view her? At this moment, Claudia Schiffer realized that she had taken on a hot potato, and gradually understood Christie Turlington's little scheme—to make her the 'bad guy'!
After figuring out the underlying issues, Claudia Schiffer also felt resentment and even a hint of anger towards Christie Turlington. She had treated her like a sister, but this was how this girl treated her, making fun of her like a fool and letting her take the blame. This made her feel a little resentful.

However, Claudia Schiffer restrained herself and didn't say anything in front of John. After all, she had been too foolish to trust him so much, and if she complained to John, she would lose even more face!

(End of this chapter)