For example, in the upcoming lingerie fashion show at this shopping mall, the designer is responsible for designing the stage and advertising posters, while the two customer service girls are responsible for contacting the lingerie manufacturer, listening to their requests, and making adjustments accordingly.
The rest was all "outsourcing" work. This woman named Ning Yan had to handle everything from directing the stage setup and unloading department to coordinating with the modeling agency, managing the printing plant that printed the advertising posters, and finally coordinating with the shopping mall regarding the venue, time, and rental, and so on...
If we compare this lingerie show to a movie, then the other seven people are actors or screenwriters, etc., while Ning Yan is the director-general! She's essentially the director!
Clearly, this woman must be very capable.
"Alright, I've already introduced myself... I'm actually a very good-tempered person." I smiled at the women in front of me. This situation reminded me a bit of my days as a manager at a nightclub, when I used to lecture the girls. "Since I'm new to this department, I'm not familiar with many things, and I hope you ladies will support my work. Thank you all in advance. If you have any questions or thoughts, feel free to tell me. Anyway, since I'm in this position, as long as everyone in my department works hard, I'll definitely protect them!"
After saying the last sentence, I suddenly couldn't help but laugh.
This feeling...it actually feels kind of familiar.
It seems to have worked well. Although I'm young, I'm not pretentious, and the women were all quite friendly towards me. Ning Yan, in particular, seemed very enthusiastic. She even exaggeratedly said, "I didn't expect a handsome guy to join the company! Mr. Chen, it's your first day here, and you're a gentleman, so you'll have to treat me to lunch!"
It seems that the atmosphere in this department is very united and friendly. The other four girls immediately cheered loudly in support. Of course, I would not refuse such a good opportunity to get closer to my subordinates.
I started paying even closer attention to Ning Yan. Clearly, she was helping me—helping me build good relationships with my subordinates.
Perhaps noticing my gaze, Qian Pan next to me smiled and said, "Chen Yang, if you have any problems at work in the future, you can listen to Ning Yan's opinions. She has a lot of experience in business activities."
Seeing that we got along quite well, Qian left with peace of mind.
Throughout the morning, I tried very hard to familiarize myself with the new environment and humbly asked several female colleagues for advice on some of the work in the department... However, unfortunately, it seems that women's love of gossip is innate!
As soon as Qian Pan left, the round-faced customer service girl showed me some departmental performance and customer data while chatting with me casually. Seeing that I was a very kind person, she eventually started asking about my personal life.
Are you married?
Do you have a girlfriend?
How much does he/she weigh?
What are your hobbies?
What do you like to eat?
As they were talking, Ning Yan and the other customer service girl came in and joined the conversation. Only the two designers, being a bit older and more composed, stayed at their desks, busy designing the advertising stage for the upcoming lingerie show.
That round-faced girl actually had a cute nickname, "Little Pig," because her surname was Zhu, and she had a slightly chubby face. She was very cheerful and lively, and quite bold... After asking me almost all my personal questions, she mysteriously added, "Mr. Chen, are you a virgin?"
I was speechless. Ning Yan, who was next to her, playfully nudged her and then casually changed the subject.
"That's just how they are. The company is full of girls, and suddenly there's a man, so these girls get really excited." After the two girls left, Ning Yan stayed in my office and said to me, "They didn't mean any harm. They were just a little mischievous."
I gave a wry smile and touched my nose: "It's okay... I don't mind."
"OK." Ning Yan smiled, then her expression turned slightly serious as she said earnestly, "We've finished the preliminary preparations for the lingerie show. I'll be at the mall this afternoon to oversee the stage setup, lighting, and the posters and advertisements from the printing plant; they'll all be delivered this afternoon. The client wants to invite us to dinner tonight. My suggestion is that we treat them. It won't cost much, and it'll leave a good impression. Besides that, all expenses for the company's loading and unloading department will require your signature before payment. These stage loaders aren't actually company employees; they're just affiliated with the company. They're not considered company personnel. We get them work when there's work, and they take on jobs outside when there isn't. These people are very difficult and cunning. They often overcharge! However, I'll review the expenses this time before giving them to you for approval. Just be careful when dealing with them in the future. They know you're the new manager, and they'll definitely try to inflate your prices."
I smiled and said, "Oh? Then what should I do?"
Ning Yan made a chopping motion: "It's simple. Whatever price they quote, just cut it in half. Hehe... But once you're familiar with the company's operating costs and other factors, you'll naturally be able to make accurate estimates of the costs of these events. Then they won't be able to fool you."
I sighed. I said seriously, "Ms. Ning, thank you. I can tell you're very capable! To be honest, after listening to what you just said, I even felt this department didn't need me as manager at all. With you here, everything would be perfectly fine." Seeing Ning Yan's somewhat troubled expression, I quickly waved my hand, "Don't misunderstand, I meant it sincerely… I won't be in this department for very long… You're so capable. Before I leave, I'll give you a fair evaluation."
I'm telling the truth.
It seems Ning Yan is very familiar with all the work in this department. She is also highly experienced, capable, and well-liked. Moreover, it was clear from what I just saw that the other girls respected her.
This kind of person is undoubtedly the best candidate to serve as the department manager... at least, a hundred times better than me, a complete newbie who knows nothing.
I treated my female staff to lunch out of my own pocket. The news had already spread throughout the company that a new manager had joined the Business Activities Department II—young, kind, approachable, and quite handsome.
As I went in and out, many girls from other departments would secretly peek at me.
During the meal, I was full of witty remarks—after all, I had spent a few years among women and could easily make these girls laugh and giggle. By the time I returned to the company in the afternoon, they were practically at ease with me.
In the afternoon, Ningyan came over and asked if I wanted to go to the mall with her to supervise the stage setup. I thought about it and decided to go with her.
After leaving the company, I was about to hail a taxi, but Ning Yan had already driven a Hyundai Coupe out of the parking lot herself. It's a car with a distinctly feminine style, its body somewhat resembling a sports car; of course, its performance can't compare to a real sports car. However, its streamlined body is very popular with many women.
The price is around 200,000.
Looking at Ning Yan's car, I was somewhat surprised. Ning Yan looked to be only twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old, yet she could afford a car in this price range... Did she have a very high income?
"Ms. Fang treats the company's employees very well. The company's compensation system is very generous; generally speaking, the company's employees' salaries are more than 20% higher than those of similar companies. As for me, in my position, to be honest, there are many, many opportunities to skim off the top... Deep Blue Entertainment is developing very well now, and I'm responsible for many things. Those printing factories, those modeling agencies, and those small advertising companies all want to curry favor with Deep Blue Entertainment. So, sitting in this position, I'm bound to receive a lot of red envelopes every year." She laughed as she drove, "Ms. Fang knows all this. But her approach is very shrewd. She says this is the reality of our country; Chinese people value personal relationships, connections, and networks when doing business. These kinds of gift-giving and red envelope giving are unavoidable. As long as you don't take kickbacks from the company..." She didn't pay much attention to other minor matters. Any red envelopes given privately from other sources were proactively reported to the finance department and handed over, then included in the costs. Then, when it came time to pay salaries each month, the company would openly and legitimately return them to me as bonuses. Of course, not the full amount, but generally, after the red envelopes we handed over were included in the costs, the company would return about half to us… It's pretty good, getting extra money openly and honestly, without bearing any risk… Haha. The female colleagues in the company all earn quite a bit, and for someone in my position, the income is even higher… Many people in other companies in the same industry are desperate to get into Deep Blue Entertainment… But Ms. Fang never hires easily. Even when she does, she only hires women… You're the first man to do so.”
The car drove all the way to the large shopping mall in the city center. In the middle of the mall's first-floor lobby, a space had been cleared out, and some male employees in work uniforms were setting up a stage. A huge advertising poster had also been erected behind it.
Ning Yan stopped chatting with me. As soon as she arrived at the scene, she immediately became busy. She handled everything meticulously, big and small, as if everything was stored in her mind, perfectly understood! She quickly began directing the staff: lighting, stage setup, angles, the placement and arrangement of advertisements, constantly pointing out any flaws and ordering the staff to make adjustments.
She was the overall commander, and although she seemed quite composed and ladylike, she actually displayed a rather commanding presence on site! She even rolled up her sleeves and argued with those arrogant and unruly dockworkers!
I even felt like I was completely superfluous... I didn't understand the situation. I could only stand by and watch her work. At first, Ning Yan tried her best to find time to explain things to me, but later she gradually became overwhelmed.
I felt a little embarrassed... Watching a woman running around busily while I, a grown man, could only stand by smoking and drinking mineral water, I really felt bad. I started to seriously observe every detail of the scene—initially, I was just there as a temporary watchman, but now I gradually began to learn the details of the work.
As evening approached, the mall's foot traffic gradually increased, and a stage in front of us began to take shape. Meanwhile, Ning Yan was having a heated argument on the phone. She was incredibly assertive! Watching her yell and berate the other person on the phone, I couldn't help but feel that this woman definitely had the potential to become a powerful businesswoman!
"There's been a little trouble... The models from the modeling agency are going to be a bit late." Ning Yan frowned. "We agreed they'd arrive two hours early! Now that they're a little late, things are a bit rushed. Sigh. These guys, don't expect to get paid easily after this!"
She then sighed, slightly apologetic, "I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, you must have been waiting for a long time, right? I was just so busy..."
Seeing the woman covered in sweat, I couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed and quickly said, "It's okay! I just feel a little bad that I couldn't help you with anything."
I suddenly realized that in this society, it's really not easy for women to make a living...
There was no time for dinner, so while Ning Yan was busy, I ran to the KFC on the street and bought some food, which we quickly ate together.
"By the way, do you have any friends you could invite to watch this lingerie show? This brand isn't exactly a world-renowned brand, but their products are actually quite good! Your friends might want to check it out if they're interested," Ning Yan suggested cautiously.
I thought about it and then called Qiaoqiao and Aze.
Qiaoqiao, that female bandit, upon hearing that there was an underwear show to watch, was naturally interested in underwear since she was a woman, and as a qualified lesbian, seeing so many underwear models was certainly a very pleasant thing. She hurriedly hung up the phone and rushed over.
As for Aze… thinking about how I tricked him this morning… I'll treat him to a lingerie show tonight, that'll be my way of making it up to him as a brother. Aze answered the phone excitedly, forgetting all about scolding me, and rushed over from home.
I waited outside the mall for twenty minutes and saw Qiaoqiao rush over in a very stylish tight leather outfit, dressed as flamboyantly as ever, while Aze casually threw on a big T-shirt, wore heavy leather shoes, and looked around at the pretty girls.
"Where are the lingerie models? Where are they? Where are they?" Qiaoqiao looked around as soon as she saw them.
I gave a wry smile: "They should all be inside. I've been waiting for you here for ages. It seems the models have already arrived. Go change in the dressing room."
Upon hearing this, the eyes of the two thugs, a man and a woman, immediately lit up!
"Let's go! To the changing room!!" Qiao Qiao waved her hand with great enthusiasm.
The stage was cleverly set up, with the backstage leading directly to a side entrance of the mall. A storage room at the back had been temporarily converted into a dressing room, and Ning Yan was sitting in the last shift. Seeing me arrive with two friends, Ning Yan only gave them a hurried greeting, still holding the phone in her hand. She was angrily yelling at someone on the other end of the line.
I glanced at the room with the sign for the changing room not far away; the door was tightly closed.
Qiaoqiao, with an eager look on her face, glanced at Aze and asked, "How about it?"
Aze sighed and spread his hands: "I don't have your kind of naturally advantageous conditions... You got a good deal."
Qiao Qiao laughed heartily.
She's a woman, so of course she can walk right into the lingerie mannequin dressing room!
If Aze goes in, he'll probably be beaten and his face scratched in less than two seconds.
"Then I'm going in!" Qiao Qiao gave us a smug, lewd smile, strode towards the locker room door, and pushed it open to go inside...
Just then, Ning Yan suddenly ran up from behind and called out to me, "Chen Yang, something's happened! There's trouble!"
"What?"
"There's a problem with the models! All the female models from this modeling agency were taken to Changzhou today for another show, and they were supposed to be back on time tonight... but now they're saying there's a traffic jam on the highway and they can't come back!"
"Huh?" I was taken aback. "The female model isn't coming back? And what about the dressing room...?"
Ning Yan blinked, puzzled, and said, "Of course, the male models are changing clothes..."
I was startled and instinctively glanced at Aze. Aze's expression changed too...
We both looked towards the locker room at the same time... and sure enough, at that moment, a scream suddenly erupted from inside!
The sound had risen an octave! Then Qiaoqiao burst through the door, staggering out and screaming, "My eyes... my eyes..."
Well……
When a lesbian who hates men's bodies suddenly sees dozens of nearly naked male bodies in a room... the shock would probably leave Qiao Qiao in a daze for the entire night...
Ning Yan was also startled! Staring at the distraught Qiao Qiao, she gaped, "She... how did she get out of the dressing room..."
I quickly pulled her aside, feeling a little embarrassed, and explained, "Uh... she thought it was all female mannequins inside, and wanted to go in and check out the lingerie styles..."
Ning Yan shook her head: "The lingerie hasn't been delivered yet... and... sigh! The female models haven't arrived! What are we going to do about tonight's show? Where am I supposed to find dozens of female models at this hour?"
She suddenly stared intently at Qiaoqiao for a few moments. Her eyes lit up!
"Chen Yang, do you know any other girls around you, as pretty as your friend? Or even less pretty ones! Just ten people will do!"
She thought for a moment: "It's too late! I'll call the company right away and ask them to bring some of their girlfriends over to help out! Luckily, these kinds of lingerie shows aren't too formal, so it should be okay to fool around a bit... Sigh, I guess those girls wouldn't want to wear lingerie in public for everyone to see..."
Ning Yan became more and more excited as she spoke, and eventually she broke out in a sweat.
Suddenly, a thought struck me!
Looking for a group of girls?
Damn! That's easy!
That's fucking easy!!!
I immediately grabbed Ning Yan, who was at a loss, and said with a smile, "Alright! Don't worry! Leave the modeling to me!"
"Do you have a solution?" Ning Yan immediately felt more hopeful.
I smiled and said, "I'm still your manager, I'll try to figure something out."
Then I left Ning Yan behind, walked to a corner, and dialed a familiar number.
"Hello..." A seductive voice came through the phone, tinged with surprise: "Oh my, Brother Wu! It's you! You've forgotten me all this time!!"
I quickly interrupted her: "Sister Mary! I need your help!"
On the other end of the phone, Mary chuckled seductively: "You need my help? Are you looking for a prostitute?"
I chuckled: "You guessed it! Sister Mary, do you have the ability to gather twenty pretty girls with great figures for me within half an hour? They have to be really good-looking!!"
"Damn it!" Mary yelled arrogantly on the other end of the phone, "You look down on me, Mary! Forget everything else, if you want girls, you can have as many as you want!!"
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