446: Chapter 446 The Cruelty of War! Superior Demeanor! Even More Handsome!

Chapter 446: The Cruelty of War! Advanced Poise! Becoming Even More Handsome!

"We only signed her for half a year back then!" Xu Fei said helplessly. "But she's been with us for over a year now, and there's definitely no way for her to go back in the short term!"

"What happened?"

"Because of the war!"

Su Yang suddenly realized.

Xu Fei sighed softly and said, "Her father and brother were drafted to the front lines, and her home was bombed to the ground. Her mother retreated to the rear with her younger sister."

"I see."

This sounded a bit heavy!

War is simply too heavy a burden for civilians.

Xu Fei whispered, "Not long ago, her father died in battle."

"I see."

Su Yang didn't know how to comment on that!

"Her mother told her to stay here and not to go back for now," Xu Fei continued. "She's working hard to earn money here. This child is quite pitiful but also very strong. Her professional skills are good, she's hardworking, and she never complains!"

"Alright then."

Su Yang's heart was heavy, and Yu Siying beside him couldn't help but sigh.

"Xu Fei, you'll stay in control of Meixing for now, but in the future, I'll need to take a look whenever you sign a new model." Su Yang took a deep breath, quickly shaking off the somber mood. "If you have models with a talent for self-media or acting, Spark Media will also cultivate them if they are willing."

Xu Fei nodded. "That would be perfect!"

"Regarding the increased benefits and base salary, you should inform the branch offices and workstations as well," Su Yang said after a moment's thought. "When I have time, I'll visit the branches and offices myself."

"Okay, Boss!"

Once the meeting ended, Su Yang left with Yu Siying.

Tomorrow, Spark Media would send people over to take over the financial work.

They would also add a vice president to Meixing Model Agency to strengthen their control over it!

Just as he stepped out of the office door, Su Yang saw Natalia standing at the entrance of the corridor.

When she saw Su Yang come out, she approached him shyly with her phone in hand.

Su Yang felt she was coming specifically for him!

He asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Natalia took out her phone and showed him the screen; it was wechat!

"Can we add each other as friends?" Natalia asked tentatively. "I can teach you Russian!"

Looking at Natalia, who was being so cautious as if she were afraid of being rejected...

Su Yang thought back to what Xu Fei had just told him. After a moment's hesitation, he nodded.

He admitted he had a soft heart; it was hard to turn her down!

Besides, it was just adding a friend on wechat!

Natalia whispered, "We can chat using this language!"

"Mhm."

Su Yang really wanted to say, as if he needed a foreigner to teach him this!

While adding him on wechat, Natalia nodded shyly to Xu Fei and Yu Siying.

Once she added Su Yang on wechat, she quickly ran off.

Just like a little girl!

In the car back to the company, Yu Siying whispered, "Boss, President Xu asked me to tell you that Natalia is only seventeen!"

Su Yang took a deep breath and complained, "She might have some misunderstanding about my character!"

He was wondering why Natalia looked so cute and sweet!

So she was a Young Model!

"Yeah, exactly!" Yu Siying nodded very seriously, then turned her head to look out the window. "She doesn't know you well, Boss, so she might have some misunderstandings about you!"

When Su Yang returned home, he immediately opened the system notification from after the acquisition of Meixing Model Agency:

[Ding! You now own a modeling agency and have your first employee. You have received an achievement reward: 1 Charm Point, Low-Level Poise Skill (Passive). The modeling agency under your name can receive a permanent buff.]

[1. Improved model promotion and sales ability; 2. Improved model self-discipline; 3. Improved model personality and aura; 4. Improved model training efficiency; 5. Improved model psychological quality; 6. Increased probability of obtaining excellent models; 7. Improved client appeal...]

[Ding! Detected that Meixing Model Agency is a subsidiary of Spark Media. Do you choose to share the Spark Media buff bonuses?]

After a brief thought, Su Yang decided not to merge them!

As for the modeling agency buff, Su Yang first excluded the model self-discipline improvement; that depended on the models' own awareness.

If they couldn't even be self-disciplined and gained twenty pounds over the New Year, there was no point in staying in the modeling world!

As for model training efficiency and psychological quality improvement, Su Yang also excluded them!

If training efficiency was slow, they could be trained slowly.

If their psychological quality wasn't good enough, they could practice on stage!

As for the increased probability of obtaining excellent models, he could just have Meixing's employees promote more.

He could entirely use manpower and money to increase the probability of recruiting excellent models!

As for the personality and aura improvement, that could also be screened from many models.

Although it would definitely be more troublesome, it wasn't particularly rare!

China has a large population, and there are many types of beauties!

Then... let's go with client appeal first!

Su Yang immediately made his decision!

At its core, a modeling agency is still an intermediary company, specifically connecting clients and models for cooperation.

The power of choice still lies with the client.

Therefore, the client's appeal is very important, the hardest to improve, and very metaphysical!

If a merchant client, a well-known designer from home or abroad, or a fashion magazine editor finds you pleasing to the eye, they'll be willing to use you!

With this buff, Meixing's models would have a smoother time getting work!

[Ding! The Meixing Model Agency under your name has received +15% Client Appeal.]

[Ding! Your Meixing Model Agency's formal employees have exceeded ten. You have received an achievement reward: 2 Charm Points, Intermediate Poise Skill (Passive). The modeling agency under your name can receive a new permanent buff.]

Su Yang glanced at those options and decisively chose sales ability!

Models still need to sell products.

Whether they are commercial models, Taobao models, or runway models!

Magazine editors also want their magazines to sell more!

If he went into the clothing business in the future, he could have the models promote his own products; it would be quite good!

Ultimately, Spark Media—or the future Xinghuo Cultural Media and Entertainment Group—would all serve to provide promotion and sales services for Su Yang's other companies.

At the same time, it would help Su Yang seize a portion of the media discourse power and safeguard his other companies!

Of course, he was also very optimistic about the future of the cultural and entertainment industry!

[Ding! The Meixing Model Agency under your name has received +30% Client Appeal and +15% Model Sales Ability!]

[Ding! Your Meixing Model Agency's formal employees have exceeded one hundred. You have received an achievement reward: 3 Charm Points, Advanced Poise (Passive Skill). All buff bonuses for the Meixing Model Agency under your name have been increased.]

[Ding! The Meixing Model Agency under your name has received +50% Client Appeal and +30% Model Sales Ability!]

Seeing the powerful buffs Meixing Model Agency had received, Su Yang was very satisfied!

With these two powerful buff bonuses, why would he worry about his great cause not flourishing?

After silently adding the 6 Charm Points to his physical attributes, Su Yang began to worry if he would become too handsome, especially when combined with the Advanced Poise passive skill!

Poise refers to the comprehensive expression of a person's posture, mannerisms, and movements.

It includes gestures, expressions, and relatively static postures.

Good poise can enhance one's temperament. Elegant poise makes a person look more confident and charming; whether standing, sitting, or walking, it can showcase a natural sense of beauty.

This beauty comes not only from external posture but also from inner confidence and composure.