Qiao Qiao nodded excitedly, her lips curving upwards. "This is incredible, I didn't expect the whole process to be so easy!"
Thinking that her meticulously designed work was about to grace the runway, Qiao Qiao couldn't stop smiling.
Seeing the unadulterated joy on her face and the sparkle in her eyes, Shi Xinxin couldn't help but be infected by her emotions, and a faint smile touched her lips.
"Don't get too happy too soon, the competition is still three days away. What's most important is to maintain a stable mindset."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Qiao composed herself, her smile fading as she nodded seriously. "I understand. Before the competition, I absolutely won't make any mistakes!"
Shi Xinxin nodded in satisfaction. Just then, Yang Yue entered the office with the printed paper contract. Seeing Qiao Qiao, she greeted her with a wave.
Qiao Qiao returned a slightly embarrassed "Good morning."
Yang Yue placed the paper contract on the desk. "Ms. Shi, please sign this contract first, and then the designer. Afterwards, I'll arrange for same-day express delivery to the model."
Shi Xinxin hummed, "Not bad, quite efficient. You've already made all the necessary arrangements in less than half an hour."
As she spoke, she picked up a pen and signed her name at the bottom left of the contract.
Yang Yue, with a touch of pride, replied, "Of course. When it comes to efficiency, I'm second to none."
Shi Xinxin smiled in agreement.
Shi Xinxin had never had any concerns about Yang Yue's work. Without further inspection, she handed the contract to Qiao Qiao.
Qiao Qiao calmed her excited emotions, striving for a more serious demeanor, and picked up the pen to sign her name in the designated area.
Yang Yue glanced at their signatures, confirmed their validity, and nodded. "Okay, now as long as the model signs on the乙方 (Party B) line, this contract will be officially established."
Shi Xinxin looked at the beaming Qiao Qiao and said with a smile, "The competition is in three days, and time is tight. If the contract is officially established by today, then Chen Yao can come to the company for practice this afternoon."
Yang Yue took note of this, nodded in agreement, bid them farewell, and turned to leave.
By the afternoon, as soon as Shi Xinxin arrived at the company, she received a text message from Yang Yue stating that Chen Yao had signed the contract, and the contract was official. Chen Yao would be coming to the company for training that afternoon.
Shi Xinxin was very pleased with this outcome. After hanging up the phone, she informed the modeling department.
She was looking at her phone and didn't notice someone standing at the entrance until a sarcastic voice reached her ears, "Shi Xinxin, why are you smiling so happily? Is there some good news? Why don't you tell me?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Shi Xinxin froze. Looking up, she saw it was Li Daina again.
She felt a surge of impatience. Without even glancing at the person in front of her, she turned and called out to the security guards standing nearby, "Get this person out of here. She's not allowed in CL from now on!"
The security guards approached and were about to escort Li Daina out.
"Hey, is this how you at CL treat your clients? I registered properly to conduct business, and you have no manners, trying to kick me out!"
Shi Xinxin cast a dismissive glance at her. "What business could you possibly have to discuss? With your brain, I doubt you even understand what words are written on a contract."
"Shi Xinxin, if you have something to say, just say it. What kind of skill is it to taunt and ridicule like this!" Li Daina exclaimed loudly.
Shi Xinxin smoothed her hair and let out a scoff. "Since you put it that way, I don't mind telling you, you are exactly the kind of person who is foolish but doesn't realize it."
With that, Shi Xinxin picked up her bag and entered the company.
Li Daina, furious, tried to lunge forward but was restrained by the security guards. The anger in her chest boiled over!
Shi Xinxin paid no mind to Li Daina, only feeling slightly disturbed. She was looking at some recent summaries in her office when the receptionist announced that Chen Yao had arrived at the company.
She hadn't expected this new model to be so prompt. Shi Xinxin grabbed her bag and sent a message to Qiao Qiao. Upon reaching the first floor, she indeed saw Qiao Qiao's excited yet nervous figure by the reception desk.
Shi Xinxin shifted her gaze and saw a slender figure standing near the main entrance. She was wearing a floral slip dress, which accentuated her fair skin.
Shi Xinxin found herself observing the girl for a prolonged moment. It wasn't until the girl turned her head and noticed her that Shi Xinxin slowly regained her senses.
The girl, sensing Shi Xinxin's presence, clearly guessed who she was and walked over with a smile. "You must be Ms. Shi, right?"
Upon truly seeing Chen Yao's face, Shi Xinxin was slightly stunned, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes.
Chen Yao was even more ethereal and beautiful in person than in her photos. She possessed the grace of a woman from the Jiangnan region, with a gentle and lovely demeanor, like a delicate beauty. Her skin was as white as lotus root, her facial contours were smooth and perfectly oval-shaped. With a small, delicate nose and softly curved eyebrows, Chen Yao, without any embellishments, was enough to captivate anyone standing there.
Shi Xinxin had already formed an opinion of Chen Yao. She secretly marveled, "No wonder she became a trending topic with just a set of photos in the misty rain of Jiangnan. Her looks truly live up to the hype."
As they grew closer, Shi Xinxin's initial astonishment subsided. Seeing Chen Yao's face up close, it was even more perfect. She smiled and nodded, "Chen Yao, you've made a very good impression on me."
Chen Yao was clearly surprised that Shi Xinxin had guessed her identity so accurately. She paused, smiled faintly, and a small dimple appeared on her cheek. "Really? I have a very good impression of you too."
Her voice, like her appearance, carried the unique cadence of a Southern woman's speech, soft and gentle, smoothing away any restlessness in one's heart.
Shi Xinxin was even more pleased. Chen Yao gave her a very good impression. She was well-mannered, and her every smile and gesture felt natural, completely devoid of the affected pretentiousness often seen online. Her demeanor was never uncomfortable.
"Let's go, I'll take you to the modeling department. You've only been with the company for a few months, so you might not be too familiar with the layout."
Chen Yao nodded and slowly stepped forward, walking with Shi Xinxin towards the elevator.
They arrived at the fifth floor. Staff members they passed couldn't help but stop, looking at the unfamiliar and beautiful face with admiration.
"Which new model did we sign? She's so good-looking, why is she joining the company so late?"
"I think this model looks a bit familiar. She seems like that college student who went viral online a while ago!"
"Right, right, it's that newcomer model named Chen Yao, isn't it?"