189: Chapter 189 The Grand Model Audition
Everyone was quite satisfied with the office space, but when Qian Zhaodi entered the office, she immediately froze.
"What happened here? Was it robbed?"
The office was a mess, filled with waste paper and broken glass shards scattered everywhere.
When Chen Hao came in, he saw that everything that was previously in the office had been moved out. Now, besides the trash, it was just empty.
"Isn't this perfect? We can clean it up and use it as a warehouse to store clothes."
Only then did Qian Zhaodi stop dwelling on it.
While everyone was touring the place, Chen Hao found all the employees of the Fitness Club and informed them.
"Starting tomorrow, the third floor will be temporarily requisitioned. No men are allowed upstairs."
"Furthermore, a large number of Models will arrive tomorrow for a month-long special training session on the third floor. Please cooperate fully."
After the employees expressed their understanding, Chen Hao asked a few simple questions, including the settlement of employee salaries and commissions for recruiting members.
If Chen Hao hadn't been so busy, he truly wanted to retrain these employees and have them solicit customers according to his own methods.
Unfortunately, he was too busy and couldn't spare the time.
Around 10:30 AM, the bus driver claimed he could only stay until 11:00 AM at the latest, so Chen Hao waved his hand, telling everyone to return to the hotel to sleep.
Since they had serious business the next day, everyone was self-disciplined and returned to their respective rooms to rest, preparing for the official start of work tomorrow.
The night passed without incident.
The next day.
Zhuang Hua called everyone one by one, urging them to wake up on time to first send the employees, including Qian Zhaodi, to the Fitness Club before 8:00 AM to handle the setup and arrangements.
She was meticulous in her work, and even Chen Hao could not escape; she practically dragged Chen Hao to the Fitness Club to preside over the situation.
Zhuang Hua took the bus back and successfully picked up all the Models by 8:30 AM. The two buses arrived at the Fitness Club again.
When Liu Jiayin arrived for work, she was stunned. How could it be that the Fitness Club was so lively after just one night?
Chen Hao explained today's arrangements to her, essentially telling her to stay out of it. Except for the first and second floors, even she was not allowed on the third floor.
"How can that be? As the manager, I still need to handle the reception duties well."
Then Liu Jiayin had all the employees of the Fitness Club, male and female, line up in two rows at the entrance to wait at all times.
At 9:00 AM sharp, the two buses arrived punctually. Led by Zhuang Hua, the Models entered the Fitness Club in a grand procession.
"Welcome!"
The male fitness coaches and female sales staff bowed ninety degrees, their expressions perfectly managed, offering service with a smile to give guests an experience like coming home.
When the 124 Models walked in, they were quite shocked by the formal scene. They were led in a large group and stopped at the staircase landing for the second floor.
A warning sign was placed at the stairs, which read: "Men Prohibited Beyond This Point."
Qian Zhaodi, putting on the airs of the big boss, stood on the steps of the staircase, scanned the more than 100 Models, cleared her throat, and said solemnly.
"Hello everyone. Let me introduce myself. I am the hidden big boss of the Goddess Keepsake Specialty Store, and also an excellent designer. You can call me by my English name, Manny!"
"Today, I will conduct a unique interview for you. Everyone who passes, I will arrange a set of fashion magazine photoshoots tailored for you, and you will also have the honor of participating in the first-ever Victorias Secret Show in Hua Country."
While Qian Zhaodi was speaking, not only were the Models listening intently, but even the Fitness Club staff were eagerly watching from a distance.
"This feels so high-end, grand, and classy."
After her long speech, Qian Zhaodi clapped her hands and said.
"Alright, next, follow me upstairs."
Qian Zhaodi led the way, followed by 124 Models, moving in a grand, quiet procession upstairs.
Chen Hao was a bit puzzled. Weren't these Models usually quite chatty? Why were they all so timid today?
In fact, Chen Hao didn't know that in every industry, there is a hierarchy of respect. Models revere designers the most. In the eyes of Models, a designer is like a god who can control their future.
Upon reaching the upper floor, there were a total of 9 rooms: 4 facing each other, with an office at the end of the corridor, which was currently a utility room.
The 8 rooms opposite were all empty dance studios and yoga rooms, which had now been converted into audition rooms.
Qian Zhaodi suddenly turned back when she reached the office door, a move that startled the Models.
They saw Qian Zhaodi with a stern face, speaking sharply.
"There are 124 of you in total, divided into 4 groups, 31 people per group. Enter the rooms on the left according to your groups."
Everyone looked uniformly toward the rooms on the left. The area was large enough to fit everyone.
"The rooms on the right are the audition rooms. Today's audition content has four parts, including basic information and body measurements; catwalk testing; fixed-pose photography testing; and outfit matching testing."
"The four rooms have corresponding professionals: a designer, a photographer, a stylist, and a Model trainer. Enter the corresponding room to undergo the corresponding test."
"Finally, although this event has no elimination round, there will be an internal ranking. Those ranked higher will have priority for the fashion magazine shoot; those ranked at the bottom might have to wait until the cows come home. Do you all understand?"
"We understand!"
The Models replied with resounding energy.
Qian Zhaodi turned and walked into the designer's audition room. The Models scrambled to rush into the four waiting areas. Through the glass, they could completely see the set opposite, which made the Models even more expectant.
The corridor that was previously crowded was now completely empty. Even Chen Hao marveled at how well-trained these Models were.
He walked past, observing the four audition rooms.
The first was the photography audition room. The photographer was adjusting the camera; the large lights were already set up.
The second room was for styling and makeup. Several stylists were arranging cosmetics.
The third room was empty. The Model trainer, wearing high heels, was walking back and forth in front of the mirror.
In the fourth room, there was a table set up for the interview. Qian Zhaodi, Zhuang Hua, and three employees were holding blank registration forms, organizing and collating them, ready to distribute them at any time.
Qian Zhaodi looked up and saw Chen Hao observing outside the door. She beckoned him to come in.
Chen Hao pointed to himself and pushed the door open.
"Looking for me?"
"Come in! What are you wandering around for? You are also one of the judges. Come and sit down."
Chen Hao said, puzzled.
"I don't understand!"
Qian Zhaodi put her hands on Chen Hao's shoulders, making him sit in the main seat, and whispered in his ear.
"This room of mine will give you a feast for your eyes. You'll regret it if you don't look, you know."
After saying that, she slapped Chen Hao hard.
"Naughty."
Zhuang Hua gave Chen Hao an exasperated look, then walked out with the employees holding the registration forms to distribute them to every Model, asking them to fill in their personal information themselves.
Qian Zhaodi sat in her chair, applying dark lipstick, and asked casually.
"Do you like this shade?"
"I don't like it. It's too dark. It kills my desire to kiss you."
Qian Zhaodi smiled and said.
"That's normal. Dark lipstick gives people a sense of distance. First, I'll make these young Models fear me, and only then can I control them as I wish."