Chapter 443: Good at Controlling Subordinates
Chapter 443: Good at Controlling Subordinates
"Grrrls?" Tracy frowned. This was her first reaction when she heard the word. "Are you sure you want to use this as the name of the store? I mean, isn't this a bit radical?"
Grrrl is a combination of the two words grrrr and girl. Grrrls usually refers to a group of independent, brave or strong young women. It is often used when discussing feminism. It can also be used to praise female groups who are not afraid of challenges and pursue self-growth.
"That's okay, Tracy, these kinds of words are often used on social media, and they belong in popular culture as well."
"Of course, if you were just an ordinary, unknown girl, no one would care what the name of your fitness club is." Tracy pulled open the curtains with a swish and said helplessly, "But you are not, Nicole. Do I need to remind you how many paparazzi are gathered at the door of the villa right now?"
"Just 72 hours ago, you made history and became a legendary figure who can be recorded in film history - dear, this is absolutely not an exaggeration - I dare to conclude that 90% of the media in the United States are watching you at this moment. Even if you just wore the wrong shoe when you went out, they will try their best to exaggerate everything into a big news."
Su Lingxi glanced at the half-open curtains and consciously shrank back so that the remaining half of the curtains could hide her figure.
"So, you think my idea of opening a store is wrong? Just because of a name?" She was a little unconvinced.
"You know what I mean, don't you?" Tracy sighed.
Yes, of course she understood what she meant: as a star, any position and tendency should not be shown too obviously in front of the public, otherwise it will only bring trouble to herself.
For example, "Freedom Road", a film with a very obvious feminist tendency, although it reaped great rewards during the awards season, it also caused a lot of controversy because of its plot.
After all, this is a patriarchal society.
And in Hollywood, political correctness is a big deal.
Su Lingxi understood the truth, but she still felt helpless and suffocated.
Why did she spend so much time and effort improving her style and striving for the right to speak?
Is it so that you can look better when being criticized?
"Thank you for your reminder, but I think if I choose to give up on this because I'm afraid of being scolded, the consequences may be worse than being criticized by the media." Su Lingxi shrugged, his expression calm, not half as crazy as Tracy thought. "It's just like you said - a legendary star who made history should not be a coward."
"But you can definitely postpone doing this for two months!"
"So what's the point of postponing it?" Su Lingxi glanced at her coldly. "The feminist movement started in the middle of the last century. Now it is no longer a sensitive topic - compared to political issues, racial discrimination and transgender people, it is nothing."
"I won an Oscar for Freedom Road, and I've always been proud to star in it."
"My position has been simple and clear from the beginning. I will not be swayed by the media, nor will I cover up the facts. There has never been a truly flawless person in Hollywood. If there is, it must be a dummy from a store."
Although he had just finished his morning exercise, Su Lingxi still showed amazing momentum. The sharp eyes of a person in a high position made Tracy speechless for a long time.
The relationship between agents and artists is either the east wind prevails over the west wind, or the west wind prevails over the east wind.
The Nicole standing in front of her at this moment is no longer the Hollywood newcomer who was urgently needed to join a year ago.
Of course, Tracy had always known that she wasn't choosing a good girl.
She was just momentarily intimidated by the aura displayed by the other party.
"OK, if you insist on doing this." Tracy regained her composure and spread her hands. "I have no objection."
"That's great." Su Lingxi smiled and squeezed a glass of orange juice for her, as if the suppressed quarrel just now had never happened.
Su Lingxi was in a good mood watching Tracy sipping the juice.
Power is a good thing, but it also requires how it is used.
She didn't want to hurt their relationship, but she also didn't want her agent to overreach and repeatedly question her decisions.
In her team, everyone must clearly know where they should be, only in this way can work be carried out smoothly.
Failure to distinguish priorities is a big taboo at work.
The silent atmosphere did not last long. The cell phone suddenly rang. Su Lingxi made a gesture to Tracy to wait, and then went back to the house to answer the call.
Not many people know this private number. Since the call came at this time, it must not be aimless.
……
Imperial Capital, Hengsheng Pictures Headquarters Building.
Su Lingxi only stayed in Beverly Hills for less than a week. After all the celebrations ended, she immediately flew back to the capital. Due to work reasons, Ruan Tang was unable to fly to Los Angeles to attend the celebration party with her, but she was the only person with whom Su Lingxi most wanted to share this victory.
So, after the plane landed, Su Lingxi went to the company headquarters as soon as possible.
Just two steps after the group walked out of the elevator, they met Yu Wan who happened to be there to report on her work.
"Lingxi, you're here!" Yu Wan, who is usually quiet and reserved, was so excited that her cheeks flushed. "I haven't even said congratulations to you in person yet! Do you know? On the night of the live broadcast of the award ceremony, everyone in the company was so excited. Everyone was so proud of you!"
"Really? Thank you all for your support." Su Lingxi stopped and smiled. "You have been working much harder than before. I will find a chance to ask the teacher for a raise later."
"It's okay, these are just small things, there's no rush." Yu Wan said vaguely, with a slightly embarrassed look on her face.
To be fair, the salary and benefits of Hengsheng Pictures are much better than those of other companies in the industry. The company's development momentum has been getting better and better in recent years, and the higher-ups have given them a lot of salary increases. She is actually not short of money.
The reason I said these things was not because I wanted a raise, I was just excited at the moment.
"How could that be? Salary is no small matter. And without you, I wouldn't be where I am today, let alone standing on the Oscar podium." Su Lingxi smiled gently and sincerely, "Oh, and this month's bonus, the number should also be raised."
Zhu Hanqiu listened silently at the side and thought that Sister Xixi was really amazing.
If he had been born in the Warring States Period, he would probably have been a lord who was good at controlling his subordinates.
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