Without any suspense, Shi Kaili and Qu Xiao successfully got jobs at Saint Laurent.
Shi Kaili was stupid and bold. Based on the information she heard from Tommy, she dragged Qu Xiao to the interview site of Yves Saint Laurent Company the next day to try her luck in her job.
Unexpectedly, even though they had no reliable recommenders and no agent present, with their Republic of China nationality and outstanding appearance, they were allowed to go on stage and participate in the interview, and they also achieved good scores.
Then, without even going back to wait for news, he was sent to the general manager of Saint Laurent, Pierre.
It was so easy, they were paid 40,000 francs each and became official models at Saint Laurent's July fashion show and Paris Fashion Week autumn and winter fashion show in September.
I have to say, this job is really sweet and the pay is really high.
Not only was this the highest-priced performance ever achieved by the two of them on stage together, it even broke Shi Kaili's personal record of 36,000 francs per performance.
The most important thing is that no one has taken commission from this signing, and the nature of the work is different.
Those are almost the most important performances of the Yves Saint Laurent Company every year.
Although they are not the main performers, in the European-dominated fashion industry, they can participate in performances of leather jackets, sweaters, dresses and skirts. In this circle, their status is no less than that of other well-known models of color.
Almost on par with the most popular Japanese model among Asian faces.
If they can complete their work, they may have a regular agent in the future and no longer need to rely on Pierre Cardin's deliberate care.
So these two girls were simply beautiful. They had no idea what was going on, and they didn't know that they had inadvertently received favors and help from Ning Weimin.
They also mistakenly thought that the Yves Saint Laurent Company particularly favored Asian models, which was their good luck.
And I optimistically imagine that this may herald an aesthetic change in the European fashion industry.
Especially Shi Kaili, she wanted to take Qu Xiao to a nightclub to have fun and have fun that day as a celebration.
Because Qu Xiao objected, she even made bold words.
"Sister, come with me, don't worry about money. Our situation will definitely get better and better in the future, and we will never be short of work. The French are not stupid, so why use those bow-legged little Japanese.
Let me tell you, our career has begun to rise. This year we can be selected by Saint Laurent, next year maybe Chanel and Dior, do you believe it? Okay, okay, go ahead, just practice French, maybe also
You can meet a romantic and handsome French guy. It will also save you from being trapped in love and thinking about people you shouldn't think about..."
These two simple girls are really too optimistic.
How can one understand that in fact, all gifts from fate have a price secretly marked behind them.
In this life, whatever gift you receive, you need to pay the corresponding price.
There will come a time when you will pay something accordingly. This is the balance of supply and demand in life.
But this cannot be blamed on them being too young, because for this reason, in fact, many people who have lived for most of their lives, and even successful people with high social status, only understand it when things are about to happen or when they die.
And the price they pay for being confused will inevitably be extremely painful, just like those who once believed in Bernard Arnault.
In fact, the day after Qu Xiao and Shi Kaili got their jobs, Alain Chevalier, the former president of MH, angrily ran to Dior to find Bernard for accountability.
The old man was furious. Although he was seventy years old, he still shouted at Bernard with an almost broken voice.
"It's ridiculous! How dare you do this! Didn't we make an agreement? We have already made peace. Why do you continue to buy LVMH shares in the open market? What on earth are you going to do?"
However, Bernard Arnault's reaction was actually calm, without any fear or shame.
Instead, he laughed and said, "Yeah, so what?"
"How about it?"
Seeing his indifferent virtue, Alain Chevalier was even more furious.
"You guy! You are quite happy, aren't you! What you are doing is nonsense, you are destroying the peace agreement we have finally reached. Do you want the internal fighting in the company to continue? If you continue to do this, the company will really
It will break up, and even the stock price will collapse and fall hard. No investors will believe in a company with internal chaos, and shareholders will be unhappy. How should I clean up this mess by then?"
However, Bernard Arnault's smile did not change and he repeated what he had just said.
"Yes, that's what you said. But I still said the same thing, so what?"
He even said deliberately provocatively later, "With all due respect, what you said just now is actually a bit exaggerated. Now there are actually many shareholders who are willing to support me as chairman of the board of directors, not to mention that I now have 40% of the equity.
So let me ask you, since I already have the support of the vast majority of the shares, how can the company split? Who else will oppose me? As for the future of the company and the stock price, I think you don’t need to worry about it.”
This was said clearly enough, and Alain Chevalier finally realized that something was wrong.
He was stunned on the spot, staring at the other party in stunned silence.
After a long while, he murmured, "But...we...didn't we all agree...you have promised me that you will quit as long as you get Dior makeup and perfume."
And at this time, it was finally time to meet Bernard Arnault.
His smile grew wider, and his white teeth showed in his open mouth.
"I only promised you to think about it, but the plan has changed, and I have changed my mind now. To be honest, I am not willing to listen to other people's orders. In fact, I have never been prepared to listen to other people's orders. So, for my own sake, I will still
This business war will be fought to the end.”
Alain Chevalier was trembling with anger. He spread out his hands and said tremblingly, "But why are you doing this? You have obviously got what you want!"
"Don't you understand? I have a big appetite. Don't think of just using Dior's perfume and beauty business to get rid of me. That's not enough. It's far from enough as a trophy. Now that I have a complete advantage, then
What I want is the whole LVMH!”
Bernard Arnault's tone in these words was simply mocking.
He almost put the word "stupid" on Alain Chevalier's forehead.
"What? How dare you!"
Alan felt that the sky was about to collapse, and only then did he truly understand the wolfish ambition of the man in front of him.
This hateful guy not only regards LV as his prey, he even plans to bite him back.
"Oh my God, I can't believe it. You actually want to betray every partner and let everyone who trusts you down. Guinness originally reminded me to be careful about you, but I still put in good words for you. I told you
You deserve their trust. I told them that Bernard Arnault is a gentleman! He will stand firmly on our side! But now you are doing this to me..."
However, Bernard Arnault was completely unmoved and scolded him rudely.
"Okay, just shut up."
As a result, Alan's self-esteem began to shatter and collapse.
"What? Shut up? How dare you talk to me like that!"
"What's the point? I promised you before just to confuse you. It was you who were stupid and mistrusted me. With all due respect, an old guy like you is of no use at all. Your thoughts are full of outdated ideas. And it's too
You are too soft-hearted to do anything you should do. In fact, no matter you or Henri Lacamier, you are a burden to this company. It is you who have always hindered the development of LVMH. Old fools like you,
You should have left a long time ago, I have always disliked you."
Bernard Arnault smiled proudly, but his words became more and more unpleasant.
"You know what I'm going to do next? My next step is to ask the board of directors to expel you all, so instead of you nagging me here, why not go back and enjoy your last few days. Trust me, that office will be gone soon.
It doesn't belong to you anymore. Even if you flatter me now, I won't change my mind. It's best for everyone if you all get out..."
"No way! LVMH is my territory." Alain Chevalier almost vomited blood.
"It used to be yours, but you gave me the shares and gave me the authorization to vote. You signed the agreement, didn't you? It cannot be transferred or withdrawn midway. I am the sole decision-maker. So, don't
You are asking for trouble. If you listen to my arrangements and leave the company, you will still receive dividends. Although I cannot guarantee that you will be satisfied."
"You bastard! You're a thief, you son of a bitch! Give me back the equity."
Alain Chevalier was so angry that the old gentleman cursed him for the first time.
But it was useless no matter how loud he shouted, carnivores were never afraid of herbivores.
"Haha, you old fool, what are you talking about in your sleep? Things have come to this point, and you still think that I will spit out the meat that I bit into my mouth. This can't be done! Do you know? Everything is doomed.
Yes. I won! You all lost! From now on, everyone in France and even Europe will know that LVMH is changing its owner. The most valuable company in France is mine. From now on, LVMH
In my hands, we will enter a new era. Our brands will truly integrate and embrace each other. In the future, I will not only have Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Moet. I will create an unprecedented and most capable brand.
A profitable business collective..."
"You won't succeed, you will regret it. I won't allow it, I will find someone to deal with you!"
No one would be willing to be humiliated, Alain Chevalier gritted his teeth and said harsh words.
However, in doing so, he was humiliating himself, because Bernard Arnault knew him well enough to see clearly his ruthless nature.
"You're welcome. In fact, no one can stop me."
"Be careful, kid, you will lose miserably."
Alain Chevalier found it difficult to even quarrel, and could no longer utter any shocking words.
On the other hand, the other party was in high spirits.
"No, no, I won't lose. Those who bet on me will lose miserably. Do you want to mess with me? It's best to know how ruthless I am first. If you want to deal with me, I will bite you to death first. You guys
Don’t people always want to be dignified? Then I would like to give you one last piece of advice: be honest and stop causing trouble, and you can retire with dignity. Otherwise, I will make your end worse than Henri Lacamier!”
Looking at Bernard Arnault with his fangs fully exposed, eating people without spitting out bones.
Alain Chevalier not only felt strange, but also shuddered.
He knew that the other party was not joking, and he knew that the other party would really do what he said.
So this time I don't know if it was out of fear or cowardice.
Even though the other party almost pointed at his nose to humiliate him, he didn't dare to say anything else.
With a cold face, full of anger and the humiliation he suffered today, he turned around and left lonely.
He never expected that when he came here today, he would have such a result.
Not only did he fail to give an explanation to Henri Lacamier, who angrily scolded him for breaking the contract, but he also had to lose everything.
If he simply said regret, it would not be able to accurately describe his feelings.
It should be said that I feel so regretful that my intestines are green, my heart is heartbroken, and I have lost all interest in life.
But in his mind, he was still thinking that he had to inform Henri Lacamier of the news first anyway.
It would be best for both parties to meet as soon as possible and think about countermeasures together.
However, fate messed with him in the most surprising way.
When he was anxiously trying to get into the car, the moment he bent over, he suffered a stroke because of his excessive emotion.
At that time, he felt as if the sun had descended on his car. Above his head, there was a field of shining stars in front of his eyes, and then he knew nothing.
He didn't even go anywhere before he was taken to the hospital.
So it seems as if there is no natural reason. After this incident, Bernard Arnault has less resistance to controlling LVMH, and it is easier to sway the throne he wants.
LV was caught off guard. Henri Lacamier was filled with anger that had no place to vent, but he actually didn't make any preparations at all.
When the board meeting was held the next day, the man originally wanted to question the chairman of the board face to face whether he understood what the commitment between gentlemen meant.
He was still thinking about firing shots at MH's Alain Chevalier in public, causing him to lose face.
However, he heard several bad news and faced changes in the situation that he could not accept or cope with.
Alan, whom he considered his old enemy, was actually hospitalized and resigned from the board of directors.
Bernard Arnault took this opportunity to seize the position of chairman of the board of directors.
Not to mention this, Bernard even took advantage of the topic and believed that old people like Alan who are over 70 should withdraw from the board of directors and take good care of themselves. This is a good thing for both personal health and the development of the company.
At this moment, Henri Lacamier suddenly felt a lot of pressure. He knew how powerful his new opponent's methods were, and his old opponent was much more ruthless and efficient in his actions.
At this time, he was panicked, confused, and at his wits end.
Of course, I can't help but think of Pierre Cardon's well-intentioned advice.
He regretted that he was too careless and insisted on leading to such a situation as much as Alan.
But is regret useful?
When Henri Lacamière was surprised to learn that Bernard had actually acquired 40% of the shares through acquisition.
Moreover, this guy also won the support of some shareholders, and the voting rights he could control and influence were as high as 53%. He lost all confidence and the courage to fight back.
If he hadn't been pretty smart, he would have known how to throw away useless face at the critical moment, and secretly made another phone call to Pierre Cardin.
If he hadn't had a good friend he could rely on, he would have unexpectedly learned some life-saving news from this phone call.
Pierre Cardon and Ning Weimin actually went their own way. Even without his participation, they recently spent a high amount of money to acquire 3% of LVMH's shares.
This gives him some possibility of surviving the desperate situation and raising funds to buy stocks to have a veto power.
Otherwise, there would be no possibility for him to remain on the board of directors as a disgusting traitor.
Needless to say, when things came to a head and life and death were at stake, Henri Lacamier could no longer care about anything else.
Even if he sells the pot and pays a huge price, he will still buy 1% of the shares.
So that I can keep my LV and defend my position and power on the board of directors.
