Chapter 477: Contract
"Believe me, Meng Lu, as long as you say it, there must be a way. Or, just treat me as a friend and talk to me. Or is there something to avoid about this? Inconvenient to say? β
"No, no. I used to keep speaking out, at school, on the Internet, I told the truth of the matter, but no one wanted to believe me, they all called me a liar, said that I would only imitate plagiarism, and said that I was rubbing the heat. Over time, I was silent. β
When Meng Lu talked about these grievances and ridicules in the past, she felt very bitter in her heart, and tears fell directly.
Shen Wanbai looked at her like this, and felt uncomfortable, so she took out a tissue and handed it to her.
"Thank you. I don't know who you are, but I can tell you what to say. Meng Lu took the tissue, wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and told her the whole story.
"Everyone thinks that my design style is a copy of JK, but in fact, all the work of JK and his team is mine! They are even more hateful than those who plagiarize, sneak up on the work! Instead, it was taken from me in front of me, and then marked with JK's name and announced to everyone that these were designed by their team! β
"What? Those works, all yours? So, you're not imitating JK? Is it your own original? β
"Yes, that's it. Before JK appeared in the public eye, Jian Anran's team took a fancy to my design work, found me for them, negotiated with me, and asked me to work as a designer in their company.
I was so happy that I immediately agreed.
But they had one condition, that is, I was in charge of designing the work, and the attribution was indeed JK. In other words, I'm creating a design for JK.
When I first heard this request, I was shocked and of course refused them.
However, they didn't know where they got the news that my grandmother was seriously ill, so they promised me that as long as I was willing to design and write for JK, they would help me cover my grandmother's medical expenses.
At that time, they knew that my design would be popular and would be liked by the public, so they were willing to offer such a high price and invite me over.
At that time, I was really strapped for money and couldn't afford my grandmother's medical expenses. I am a child picked up by my grandmother, and I have been dependent on my grandmother since I was a child, no matter what, I want to help my grandmother with treatment, so I agreed to them, but I also have a request, that is, when my grandmother's body recovers, there is no need to continue treatment, this agreement will be canceled.
They agreed to my request and we both signed a contract.
Later, my grandmother didn't survive and passed away not long ago, so they didn't need to pay for the medical bills.
I went to them and asked them to publish my name so that everyone knew that I had created the designs myself, not JK, which I had imitated.
But they refused, always pushing back, and finding all kinds of excuses, that is, not fulfilling the agreement at that time.
Even if I later backed down and said that it was okay for me and JK to do the work together, they still rejected me.
After that, it became what it is now......"
Meng Lu told the whole story between her and Jian Anran's company.
Shen Wanbai listened quietly on the side, and was already shocked by her words in her heart.
I really didn't expect the truth of the matter to be like this!
It's not a third party at all, such a boring little thing as a scumbag!
It turned out that Jian Anran and they took advantage of it, and now they refuse to admit it!
But Shen Wanbai still has a few things to figure out.
"Why do they ask for the byline JK, not you? Does this have any effect? β
"Yes. What do you think of JK? Meng Lu asked her rhetorically.
Shen Wanbai thought for a while, and then said what was in his heart very seriously: "I haven't been in contact with his personality, but if I only look at the feelings...... Very handsome. β
Shen Wanbai was glad that He Zefeng was not here, otherwise she wouldn't know how to explain.
But what she said is also the truth, JK is a person, although his photo on the cover of the magazine, the PS traces are too heavy, and the distortion is serious, but after she saw JK real person just now, she found that his foundation is really good, if he is not a designer, change his career to become a star model or something, he can definitely be popular for a long time.
Meng Lu also agreed with her words, nodded, wiped away her tears and continued: "This is the reason why Jian Anran's team chose JK. I design women's clothing, and their company's brand is also women's clothing, so the positioning of consumers for the market is women.
If they say that the designer is me, it will be very unpopular, one less to compete with peers, and one less means of marketing, but it is different to let JK be a designer.
Jian Anran's team's positioning of JK is actually a spokesperson, a faΓ§ade, and a kind of publicity, either to let him be a designer, or to let him be the image ambassador of this women's clothing to attract female consumers. β
When Shen Wanbai heard this, she suddenly realized that she finally understood: "The design works are very good, very popular and sought after by the public, and can cause fashion trends, if this designer is a very handsome man, it will be perfect."
Moreover, because the majority of consumers of women's clothing are women, the popularity of female designers is obviously not as popular as a male designer with a handsome image and design talent!
Although I hate Jane Enron and her company, I have to say that the team she invited is really amazing! Can you think of this kind of marketing method?! β
Shen Wanbai was really surprised.
Putting aside her prejudices, she felt that this team was very powerful from the bottom of her heart, but it was a pity that she followed the wrong boss and did something unseemly.
"Yes, coupled with the previous listing, the company was affected by public opinion, and now they urgently need a hot topic to divert everyone's attention.
That's why they're reluctant to change the design's byline to mine.
They thought that as long as I was given enough money, I would always design for JK behind my back.
Actually, it's they who don't understand me. If it weren't for my grandmother for the sake of thinking, I would have been desperate, and I would never have sold my own work for this kind of thing! No matter what the price is, no! β
Meng Lu said very firmly, and her eyes were full of determination and determination.
Shen Wanbai understands her feelings, and her own creative design is priceless for the designer.
Every work is like his own child, no matter how bad it is, he is reluctant to give it to others.
"In that case, you can find the media to expose it."
Shen Wanbai paid attention to her.
"It didn't work, I tried it before, and those media promised to help me expose it at first, but they soon found all kinds of excuses and canceled it. Later, I learned that it was Jian Anran's team who secretly investigated my whereabouts behind my back and made an obstruction. β
"That'...... What about going straight to the court? β
"I thought about it too, but it still didn't work. It's ridiculous to say that my current financial resources are all earned from Jian Enron's company. Once the lawsuit is filed, I will be the second Xiao Liu, and I can't even afford to hire a lawyer. β
Shen Wanbai felt that what she said made some sense.
It is indeed difficult to think of a little person like Meng Lu who only has talent and ability, but has no background and power, and even his own life is a problem, and it is indeed difficult to confront a rich and powerful person like Jian Anran.
Not anymore, though!
"Meng Lu, do you want to consider joining forces with me?"
Shen Wanbai took her hand and asked her seriously.
"I know you hate Jane Enron and her company too, but what can the two of us do? Moreover, if you didn't offend Jian Anran, don't think about revenge on her, otherwise, you will also be targeted by them. β
Meng Lu shook her head dejectedly and rejected her kindness.
Shen Wanbai didn't give up, and continued to persuade: "Then what if someone takes a fancy to your talent and ability, wants to hire you as the chief designer of the team, and is willing to help you get justice?" β
"Really? Who has a crush on me? Impossible, who would want to offend Jian Anran's forces for my sake? β
Meng Lu looked at her with some surprise, but then frowned, thinking that Shen Wanbai was playing with her.
"Don't worry, I just want to know, if there is such an opportunity, would you be willing?"
"I ......" Meng Lu hesitated, she really wanted to have the authorship of her work, so she nodded hesitantly, "If it's true, of course I'm willing." β
Shen Wanbai smiled mysteriously at her, patted her on the shoulder and asked, "Have you heard of the He Group?" β
Meng Lu was stunned for a moment and nodded: "I heard it." β
Of course, I have heard that in the business community of N City, He's Group is the leader, almost monopolizing and controlling the entire market, even if it is not an exaggeration to say that this company controls the economic lifeline of N City.
"Have you heard of He Zefeng's name?"
"Of course, he is the CEO of He's Group, a very powerful person."
"Do you think he has a chance of helping you deal with Jian Anran?"
Shen Wanbai revealed to her little by little.
"Definitely, if it's that powerful man, Jian Anran and her company team are nothing."
Meng Lu felt that her question was so strange, it was so obvious, there was no need to ask at all, who didn't know.
"Okay, then I'll call him over now. Let's say okay first, you agree to join forces with me to deal with Jian Anran. β
"That's fine, but ...... You called him over? Who? β
"He Zefeng."
"Huh?" Meng Lu was dumbfounded, thinking that she had misheard.
Shen Wanbai called He Zefeng beautifully, and explained to her: "He Zefeng is my boss, when you see him in a while, just call him Mr. He." When I went to S to pick a designer before, he actually asked me to find you, but I missed you because of a misunderstanding. β
Meng Lu looked at her with a surprised and suspicious expression.