National Tide 1980

At nine-thirty in the evening, in the coffee shop in the lobby of the Capital Hotel.

Pierre Carton and Song Huagui, who were chatting over coffee, also talked about what they saw and heard today.

"Song, what do you think of the young people who came today?"

Song Huaijia thought carefully before answering.

"The two girls left behind are tall enough, much better than the girls who came in the past who were over 1.6 meters tall. But their weight, body measurements, leg length, back width, etc., are obviously still far from the requirements of real models. Far away. The key is still lack of self-confidence, and the bad body habits they develop every day. I'm afraid I have to make great efforts to persuade them to stay and participate in training to overcome their physical problems. It's less than three months until the performance, and I feel that the two of them It will be more difficult to reach the standard you expect in the end..."

Pierre Carton did not make a clear statement on this.

He smiled and asked the next question.

"Then are you satisfied with the assistant I found for you? I think you might be able to leave problems like this to him. What do you think?"

Song Huaigui was a little surprised, as if he was surprised that Pierre Carton valued Ning Weimin.

"Are you talking about the young man named Ning Weimin? He seems to have a deep understanding of the fashion industry and a unique perspective. This surprised me. He is also quite eloquent and the kind of person who can influence others. Man. It’s just that I don’t know him well yet, so I can’t really rest assured yet…”

Pierre Carton shook his coffee spoon, and the crisp sound interrupted Song Huaigui's words.

"Song, as a manager of a company, you should share some unimportant work with your subordinates, otherwise you will be exhausted. Frankly speaking, in the past, there was no way for you to take care of too many things. In fact, I have always been I hope I can make it easier for you. You seem very tired recently and I am really worried about your health."

Song Huagui smiled slightly, showing a little touch on his face, but still insisted on retaining his opinion.

"Thank you, thank you for your kindness. However, trust always requires a process, doesn't it? I always believe that only a full understanding can establish a true tacit understanding. And how can you say that the model team is not important? That affects... …”

"...It affects the success of the show. It affects whether our subsequent steps can be carried out smoothly. It even affects the official's evaluation and trust in us. Yes, I know it. The model team is an important part."

Pierre Carton took over what she said and nodded in agreement.

But then, he changed the subject and reminded her in a slightly serious tone.

"But the problem is, not all important things are equally important. Not all important things have to be done by ourselves. We must learn to choose the direction in which we invest our energy, and we must also learn to trust appropriately and let go."

"I hope that Ning will rescue you from trivial chores and that you can focus on a higher level of communication. This is our current urgent need and a necessary change, a change that you must adapt to. You can't always Wearing a high-end dress to attend a cocktail party, and then rushing to the training venue to talk to the models? No matter how capable you are, you still have the same time as others, which is unreasonable."

"Song, I can actually understand your concerns. In your country, people here are used to doing things in a very cautious way, and it is not easy for people to trust others. They always like to do things by themselves and are worried that others will mess up their affairs. I have to say, prudence is certainly a good virtue. But many times it can be overdone.”

"Do you know what I believe? I believe in my own feelings, I believe in opportunities and fate, I believe that talent is rare, and I believe that kindness can be exchanged for kindness, and good intentions can be exchanged for gratitude."

"Why is this so? I can tell you, because when I came to Paris from Italy and was drinking in a pub when I was desperate, it was a countess who was attracted by the clothes on my body and introduced me to work at Pakan Women's Fashion Store. . And two years later, Mr. Dior only met me once, talked to me for half an hour, and then allowed me to be his first assistant."

"It was them who appreciated my talent and gave me the opportunity, which changed my life. So I am grateful and have been following their example and providing opportunities and help to other talented people as much as possible."

"And it turns out that when I give others a chance, I give myself a chance. Otherwise, I would not have found the two super models Isabel and Petra. I would not have two competent managers, Maryse and Bliss. Of course. , I wouldn’t have had such an excellent partner as you.”

"Now, I have met Ning again. He is undoubtedly a very talented person. And I can see in his eyes the same desire for success that I had back then. So I have reason to believe that this time, I will also be a very talented person. You find a very good subordinate. Maybe it’s a little superstitious, but I think it’s just meant to be.”

Pierre Catton’s words are thought-provoking.

Song Huaigui couldn't help but fell silent and thought thoughtfully.

In the end, I don’t know whether she was infected by the emotions revealed in Pierre Carton’s words.

Or choose to respect Pierre Carton's status and authority.

She finally smiled and changed her original intention.

"Since you think so highly of him, I am willing to believe him. After all, you are older than me. I believe in your life experience. You must be better at judging people than I am."

These words were really just right. They not only complimented the other party, but also brought him down the line.

Therefore, Pierre Carton could not help but show an expression of relief and sincere approval.

"It's always a pleasure chatting with you. Song, you are really the most eloquent assistant."

But he didn't accept the compliment entirely.

Due to his professional nature, he emphasized it specially.

"However, Song, you have to understand that this is not actually life experience, but the artist's sensitive intuition."

"Some people and things always have unique charm, but they are hidden by the ordinary environment. To discover these treasures buried in the dust, life experience does not play a role, it requires artistic vision."

"Just like those paintings you drew by yourself. Isn't the fundamental purpose of your painting to condense the beauty that people ignore and let them see it? And is this something ordinary people can do? Of course not, only artists Only then can we do it.”

"Same as the clothes I design. I create them for a life that doesn't exist - that represents the world of tomorrow."

The old man's persistence and confidence revealed made Song Huagui smile.

But she didn't expect that Pierre Carton would be surprisingly confident in this aspect, and would reiterate it again with great stubbornness.

"You don't believe me? How about we make a bet? You are very optimistic about the two girls who came today, right? But I bet that they will be the best performers in the model team.

"Although we have selected many models in the past, all of them are beautiful, but none of them really touched me. Until today, I actually saw two at once."

"Frankly speaking, the oriental models in my imagination are exactly like these two girls today, beautiful without knowing it."

After hearing this, Song Huaijia couldn't help but be surprised again by Pierre Carton's unique ideas, and was even more shocked by his high praise that he rarely expressed.

I couldn't help but seriously began to speculate on what was so special about the two girls.

Seeing Song Huagui's reaction, Pierre Carton seemed quite proud.

A mischievous smile befitting his age was secretly revealed on his face.

He stirred it again with a coffee spoon, and then gently picked up his coffee cup.