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Chapter 30 chapter 2

Magic Night 东野圭吾 3047Words 2018-03-22
When he saw the appointment form, Qing Jiang thought he had made a mistake.Not only this week, but even the next week's appointments are full.This is the first time this has happened since opening. "It's so powerful, the phone keeps ringing." The trainee Mika Hamada said dumbfounded.She was in charge of answering the phone, and she definitely had no experience of being chased around by appointment registration before. Looking at the names on the appointment form, almost all of them were customers Qing Jiang didn't know.Why do they suddenly want to come to his store to try?The reason is obvious.

"The power of propaganda is really great." Hamada Meixiang expressed Qing Jiang's thoughts on behalf of Qing Jiang. "Yes." He could only nod his head, thinking again, she was really amazing. The publicity that Hamada Mika said was a report by a fashion magazine.Recently, several magazines have published feature stories on hair design one after another, and "MON AMI" has been introduced in them.Of course, we also introduced other stores, but those are long-established stores that have already established a solid position in the beauty industry, and the only one that has newly opened is MON AMI.

It was Mifuyu who arranged all this.She once said to Qing Jiang before opening the store: "You design a few hairstyles that are original and worthy of your pride, and you will take pictures after you are done." "What do you want a photo for?" She spread her hands and smiled wryly, as if to say: Why don't you even understand this? "Of course it's to promote MON AMI. Needless to say?" Qingjiang came up with several hairstyles, and Meidong somehow found a few girls as models.After Qingjiang finished their hair, Meidong took a camera to take pictures of them all.

Meidong sent the finished photos to several magazines, all fashion magazines for young women.If it is a magazine she particularly likes, she will personally bring the photo to the editor-in-chief.She has quit her job at Huawu. The crystallization of Meidong's series of efforts is the report just mentioned.But those efforts will come to nothing if the magazines don't consistently cover hairstyling.Meidong calmly analyzed what kind of information is needed in the current society, and what kind of content the information release party wants to convey, so that her strategy can be successful.

MON AMI transformed into a well-known beauty salon.Qingjiang brought two employees from Bouche, but soon there was not enough manpower, so he had to hire a few more quickly, but it was still not enough, so he hired some temporary workers. Qing Jiang thought, it seems that this bet has won. That evening, Chie Iizuka came to the shop.Qing Jiang happened to be standing in front of the service desk near the door, making eye contact with her on the other side of the glass door. "Hello." Chie seemed a little embarrassed, "You seem to be very busy." "Yeah," he looked at his watch, and there were guests who had made an appointment.But it's just a haircut, it won't take long, and it's probably over at eight o'clock. "

"Then I'll come back at eight o'clock." "Alright. Forget it, there is an Italian restaurant nearby, where are you waiting for me?" "Can." Qing Jiang told her the address. "Then see you at eight o'clock." Chie said and walked away. While cutting hair for the next customer, Qing Jiang was thinking about the matter with Chie.Has not seen her since Bouche resigned.The two did not quarrel and break up, but they were indeed a little awkward. The reason is that Qingjiang didn't follow her advice, and she opposed him from beginning to end to use the power of Xinhai Meidong to open a store.

It's not that he doesn't understand Chie's opinion. People who are not close to him should contribute money to him, which always makes people feel uneasy.If you want to be independent, save money by yourself step by step, so that it will be reliable and there will be no mistakes. The former Qing Jiang would definitely respect Chie's opinion, but after meeting Mifuyu, he felt that Chie's words were too naive.It is impossible to survive in this society only by being steadfast, hard work may not be rewarded, and if you want to succeed, you must win or lose at critical moments-this kind of thinking is closer to reality.

After getting acquainted with Meidong, Qingjiang's view of women also changed.In the past, he wanted his lover to be cute, and Chie was like that.But he felt a completely different charm from Meifu, which was not simply the taste of a mature woman.As long as I am with her, I am required to have a keen sense like facing a sharp knife, and I can really feel that something inside me has been sublimated. In short, Qingjiang felt that Chie was lacking in all aspects.It is impossible for Chie not to notice these changes in him, and perhaps she is also suspicious of his relationship with Mifuyu, which eventually led to the gradual estrangement between the two parties.

Qingjiang thought, why is Chie looking for her again now?What if she wants to reconcile?He realized that he wished so too. At eight o'clock, he went to the store he had agreed to, which was underground. "Your store is really powerful now." Chie said as soon as he sat down. "The impact of magazines is amazing." "It's because Ah Zhen's strength has been recognized." "wonder if it is or not." The two ordered the set meal recommended by the store. "This necklace is very suitable for you." Chie said. "Ah... I bought it in Roppongi, I like it too." Qing Jiang touched the necklace.The pendant was carved into the shape of a skull and a rose, and it was bought after breaking up with Chie.

After reporting the recent situation to each other, Chie asked hesitantly, "Oh, do you think I'm stupid?" "why?" "Because I'm against you opening your own shop. Your shop is a success, don't you think, see?" "I didn't think so, and I don't know if it was successful. Everything depends on the future." "But you must be thinking that you were right in not listening to me." Chie rolled her eyes upwards and looked at him. "This..." Qing Jiang was at a loss for words, and couldn't think of words to cover up perfectly.

"Don't fool me, it's only natural to think so." "I didn't want to fool..." Qing Jiang stammered.The set meal I finally ordered couldn't taste anything. "You came here just to say this?" He asked proactively. "No... I just want to meet you, and I don't know why." Chie lowered her head while holding a fork. Qingjiang thought, she really wanted to reconcile with me, but she couldn't say it out loud.He was a little hesitant, should he take the initiative? At this moment, the voice of the waiter saying "Welcome" was heard.Chie looked up and was stunned.Affected by her, Qing Jiang also looked up, also startled. Xin Haimeifuyu is walking over.From the look on her face, she seemed to know they were here. "Good evening." She smiled at Chie. "Good evening." Chie also greeted, and then looked at Qing Jiang.That expression seemed to be asking: Did you call her here?He shook his head slightly. "Can I sit here?" Mei Dong pulled the chair beside Qing Jiang. "Please." was the only answer. Mifuyu sat down and ordered sherry from the waiter. "I guess it's here." "why?" "I asked the staff, and they said that a lovely customer came to Qingjiang. Qingjiang likes this store, and I guess you may meet here." Meidong frowned and smiled. "This is from Bouche..." Just as Aoe was about to introduce Chie, Mifuyu nodded with a smile. "I know, it's Miss Iizuka Chie, I've met her several times before." Chie bowed her head again. "What are you talking about?" Meidong looked at the faces of the two of them alternately.Chie lowered her head. "I didn't talk about anything... She happened to come to the neighborhood and came to see me. It's hard to come here once, and I want to have a meal together." Qing Jiang argued. "Oh, so can I say something first?" "Can." "I have something to do with Miss Chie." Meifuyu turned to look at Chie, "Excuse me, how much salary do you get now?" Chie couldn't help but let out a "huh". "If you want, how about coming to MON AMI? There are not enough shop assistants, and it is a headache. You will definitely be able to cooperate perfectly with Qingjiang. It would be great if you could come." Qing Jiang was dumbfounded. "Wait a minute, how can you do this?" "how?" "Bringing people from Bouche was decided after many discussions with the other side. If we dig another one now, I don't know what the other side will say." "I have the confidence to negotiate this matter with Bouche, as long as Miss Chie agrees." "Thank you for your kindness, I don't intend to leave Bouche." Chie looked at Mifuyu and said flatly, "I intend to continue working in that store." "Oh? What a pity, I thought you could be Qing Jiang's good assistant." Mei Dong looked at Qing Jiang and smiled meaningfully. "I'll take my leave first." Chie stood up. "Wait, we haven't finished eating yet." "I'm sorry, I'm already full." Qiane didn't look at Qing Jiang, picked up her bag and walked towards the door.The waiter hastily passed her coat over. Qingjiang wanted to chase after him, but when he saw Meidong's face, he couldn't move his legs.She seemed to be saying wordlessly, don't do something shameful. After Chie walked away, Mifuyu slowly got up and sat on the chair Chie had sat on. "Ah, what a pity there are so many left." "Why did you say that suddenly?" "Don't you think it's a good idea? Qingjiang, you don't want high-level shop assistants?" "That's true." "However," Meidong stared straight at him with a smile still on the corner of her mouth, "It's not easy to hire an ex-girlfriend, is it?" Qing Jiang was startled, and suddenly his eyes widened.Mifuyu seemed to appreciate his reaction.She called the waiter, ordered him to clear the table, and then ordered the same set meal. "Hey, Qingjiang, don't do stupid things again." Meidong said, "For you, the future is the critical period, which will determine whether you will be just an ordinary beautician or you can go to the next level. If you If you’re always weak-willed, you’re sure to get nothing done.” "Is it stupid to eat with former colleagues?" "Why don't you understand. You are not who you used to be. You need to let go of the past. Otherwise, you can't win the competition. You don't want to win?" "certainly--" "Then," Mei Dong picked up the knife on the table and pointed the tip at Qing Jiang, "You must never betray me, even if you think about it." Meidong's icy tone made Qingjiang shudder, and he shrunk his chin silently.
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