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Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 350 - 334 Inspiration
Chapter 350: Chapter 334 Inspiration
"Gisele!"
In Queens County, New York, inside a large venue.
Gisele Bundchen, having just been signed from Brazil by Victoria’s Secret, had already changed into several of the latest hot-selling outfits, ready for regular training.
Hearing her name being called, she turned to look back.
She saw her roommate, Heidi Klum, who had also been signed by Victoria’s Secret but without an exclusive contract, walking up with a bit of mystery.
"Today, we must prepare well and present our highest standard," whispered Heidi after glancing around.
I always do that, treating each training session like it’s a big show.
Although Gisele Bundchen was a little puzzled, she nodded and buckled up the high heels designed for training.
Seeing this, Heidi shook her head in a mix of frustration and affection, grabbing her roommate’s arm.
"Put on the stiletto heels we use for the runway, not these knock-offs."
"But," Gisele looked up at her and asked, "today’s training is about how to maintain confidence on stage after making a mistake."
"Those kinds of shoes can easily cause ankle sprains."
"Ha," Heidi rubbed her friend’s blonde hair, smiling, "You’re just like I was years ago, only caring about things related to the catwalk."
"Look at them." She pointed at the other supermodels in the room.
It was then that Gisele Bundchen realized that everyone was dressed to the nines, as if they were about to participate in the annual grand show.
This included long-established names like Tyra Banks who often skipped training.
She looked questioningly at her roommate.
"There’s an important opportunity today," Heidi sat next to Gisele, quickly explaining, "Some big shots are coming here to watch our training."
"Who is it?" Gisele asked.
"Mr. Roy Raymond," Heidi spoke in a lowered voice, "along with Ganni Versace and Mr. Wang."
Roy Raymond?
The one who could decide the status of the Angels and who would be the final show-stopper?
Gisele Bundchen gasped softly, "The president of Victoria’s Secret is coming to watch?"
"Come on!" Heidi was somewhat speechless at her focus.
"The other two are the ones to really pay attention to."
"Mr. Ganni Versace commands great respect in the world of fashion. Gaining his approval could mean participating in the Paris and Milan fashion weeks."
"And Mr. Wang," Heidi paused, weighing in her mind whether to speak or not.
Finally, considering that they were roommates and on good terms, she decided to tell the truth.
"He’s the one who can help models cross over into the entertainment industry."
"Just like the formerly second-rate model, now A-list actress Cameron Diaz."
"It’s not our turn though," Gisele Bundchen pursed her lips and muttered quietly.
"Looking at where the company can gain the greatest advertising impact, they’ll definitely try to promote the more renowned models."
"But I heard that the real decision-maker is the best-selling author," Heidi shook her head, countering, "Therefore, we still have a chance."
Witnessing Gisele’s eyes slowly light up, Heidi added in her heart, "It just requires paying a certain price."
Unlike the meticulously prepared Angels, Wang Jian at this moment had absolutely no interest in that TV show, let alone the supermodels.
Because of its theme, "Prison Break Transformation" was decidedly a niche TV show.
And those Victoria’s Secret Angels were merely supporting characters and part of the backdrop.
"With Victoria’s Secret’s influence in the United States and Versace’s global influence, the pretense of benefiting the promotion of the work not only harvested sponsorship fees far beyond anticipation but also barely managed to keep the public image from collapsing."
Wang Jian first nodded, then he helplessly shook his head.
But the real problem arose with the "Anomalies" co-branded underwear...
It must be said, the social climate in the United States is peculiar, with the boundaries between openness and conservatism being rather indistinct.
The founder of Victoria’s Secret, Roy Raymond, was called a master of fashion.
They also provide costume sponsorship for various film and television works, and those styles often sell out.
However, any co-branded lines launched with Victoria’s Secret would be tagged as lingerie with a touch of kink.
Those production companies granting the licenses are often mockingly accused by the public of having no bottom line for the sake of the US Dollar.
Actually, there’s nothing shameful about making money.
But the key issue is, for an artist like Wang Jian, that label was definitely something untouchable.
The website staff, based on the popularity of "Anomalies," calculated that the co-branded underwear might be a multimillion-dollar deal.
He really didn’t want to give up this portion of the profits.
"Mr. Wang, we’re discussing which painting in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art holds the greatest artistic value," said Ganni Versace, smiling at Wang Jian. "As an artist yourself, what’s your opinion?"
"My opinion is, can you temporarily step aside and let me talk with Roy Raymond properly, and sign a nondisclosure agreement!"
Wang Jian envisioned that Victoria’s Secret could independently launch the "Anomalies" underwear line.
As long as a distribution much smaller than the 90% profit share from the partnerships with Lego and Hollywood is agreed upon, the website would promise never to pursue any related legal responsibilities.
But then...
He glanced at Versace, helplessly shaking his head.
Ever since negotiations ended yesterday, they had been huddling together to chat about various works of art.
Although Versace was gay, what about Roy Raymond?
His taste was a bit too intense, wasn’t it...
"I believe that any oil paintings collected by The Metropolitan Museum of Art are masterpieces. There may be differences in commercial value, but not in artistic merit."
After stating this, Wang Jian drained the white wine from his glass and set the goblet aside.
Versace and Roy glanced at each other, smiled, and nodded, then resumed their discussion.
"I think it’s Degas’s ’Dance Studio,’ which is as important to The Metropolitan as the ’Mona Lisa’ is to the Louvre," Ganni Versace said with a smile, yet his tone was quite certain.
"No, no, no," Roy Raymond vehemently shook his head, raising an objection.
"I think it’s ’The Nude Maja’ and ’The Clothed Maja’."
"Back in the day, Mr. Goya first released ’The Nude Maja,’ which stirred up severe criticism in a very conservative era."
"Afterward, Goya clarified that Ms. Maja was his lover and then released ’The Clothed Maja.’"
"It was only then that the public forgave him and these two paintings became classic masterpieces."
Hearing this, Wang Jian almost spat out blood.
In an extremely conservative age, female nude paintings facing controversy is normal...
Just because she’s a lover, she could be forgiven?
"Ah, that’s not right," his eyes lit up suddenly, thinking of an idea.
"Mr. Roy Raymond, most of the Victoria’s Secret Angels will be at today’s rehearsal, won’t they?" Wang Jian asked with a smile.
"Those young and beautiful ladies, I’ve only seen them on television a few times before," he said, feigning longing.
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