"Mama, it's amazing that Maria can open a nightclub in this prime location building. The area here seems to be about the same as Candlestick! She is indeed Candlestick's top lady. She has just started her own business, and her starting point is such a high one."< br>
“Yes, it’s quite nice here. I didn’t expect that the decoration in your store is so tasteful, especially the combination of these red flowers, which are spectacular and romantic. Their beauty is no less than the maple leaves in autumn. It reminds me of six The maple tree in Yiyuan. Chixia, this name is really appropriate. Maria is very artistic. "
"Thank you for the compliment, but... these are all the work of Mama-san. ”
Faced with the smiling compliments of the two painters, Maria, who served them wine, covered her mouth with her hands and smiled, acting like the lady that men love most.
“It must be my luck that I took over such a store with both scale and style. I’m really ashamed. I seem to have stolen the fruits of other people’s labor.”
"Oh, is that so?"
"Oh, I'm sorry, we don't know that this is the case..."
"What's wrong, even though it's not my own fault, But after taking over this store, I will also share weal and woe with Chixia. I am still very happy to hear such comments from the two teachers. However, I cannot deceive the two teachers. We always need to maintain communication with others. Sincerely. No matter what, I will definitely regard the teachers’ praise as an encouragement to me and will work hard to run this store better.”
“Well said, even if I become a mother. "Sang, Maria hasn't changed. She's always been so honest and forthright."
"Yes, no problem. If it were Maria, she would be able to run the store well. I'm very good at it." Looking forward to it. I will find time to visit in the future. Let’s drink to Maria’s mother-san!”
The two painters expressed their relief and took the initiative to raise their glasses.
While talking, several people picked up the glasses filled with whiskey and soda and clinked them together.
Everything looks natural, but in fact it reflects Maria's outstanding personal charm and business skills.
Because of her modesty just now, it was the reverse operation of the so-called "self-exposure" method, using the special words of this industry.
The truth is - if I can open up to you and face my bad side, it means that I really trust you.
This certainly gives both painters the feeling that she is seeking their approval.
The human heart is very strange. When a person hears another person's privacy, out of compensation, he himself will increase the extent to which he exposes his true self and inner self.
Especially whenever a woman makes a revealing move first, a man will feel that he has the initiative, a greater sense of security, and it is easier to trust the opposite sex's feelings towards him.
As expected, even though they had just sat down, the two painters had already found a sense of relaxation in the unfamiliar shop, started to talk and laugh, and talked about their work in this art exhibition while drinking. The embarrassments and small ups and downs encountered in the process.
For this reason, Harue Sawaguchi, who was well aware of the mystery, stared at Maria without any scruples, and said with quite complicated emotions, "You really have a mama-san attitude. You look very good." It’s majestic.”
"Thank you, Mama-san, for the compliment. It's all because of your good teaching."
Maria showed a confident look and responded in a neither humble nor overbearing manner.
At this time, she was extremely happy and very happy.
This is not only because of her current status change, she is now on an equal footing with Mamasang from other clubs.
Moreover, judging from the expressions of past bosses, it was not just polite words.
Sawaguchi Harue's eyes were obviously full of surprise.
Thinking about it, she probably feels that there is an essential difference between mamasang and a bartender.
I probably didn’t expect that Maria’s identity transformation would be so natural and she would adapt to her new identity and job functions so quickly.
This is also a kind of recognition.
Soon, the facts confirmed that Maria’s guess was correct.
Because then, Sawaguchi Harue's eyes turned to the decorations in the store and the responses of the escort girl and the bartender. He also looked at the customers who came to the store to spend money, and even casually explored Maria's financial backers.
A few days ago, when Maria came to the Candlestick Club to face Sawaguchi Harue to submit her resignation and said that she wanted to be an operator, Sawaguchi Harue asked her.
“It’s a different story if you open a store in other places, but you need huge funds to open a store in Ginza. Do you have that much money? Or is there someone behind the scenes?”
< br>At that time, Maria only told Harue Sawaguchi that she liked someone else’s old store.
Probably Harujiang Sawaguchi mistakenly thought that she bought some poorly managed small place.
This situation is not uncommon in Ginza, and opening a store also depends on the size.
If you rent a basement in the building and set up a small bar-style bar, it can seat about 20 people.
As long as you hire a bartender instead of a girl to sit at the table, you can start it without much capital.
Many Ginza girls who are eager to become bosses like to do this kind of thing.
So Sawaguchi Harue responded with an ambiguous tone, "Huh? It's very hard for a woman to open a bar with her own funds. Don't think that this industry is so easy to do, and you might be busy in vain. You won’t earn as much as you do now. I advise you to stay and work hard for a few more years, and then you can open a store like that.”
Now, Harue Sawaguchi really came and saw Chixia's store and the environment inside. Only then did he understand why Maria left the Candlestick Club without any regrets and gave up the two to three million she could earn every month at Candlestick. first salary of yen.
Of course, she is also speculating that Motoko must have financial support, and is trying her best to sniff out clues from Maria's dress, appearance and the appearance of the store.
"What is going on? Which big boss opened the store for you? How did you meet the man? Such a store, with so many employees, the monthly operating cost alone is one thousand More than 10,000 yen..."
Feeling more and more surprised and strange, Sawaguchi Harue finally couldn't help his curiosity, and on the pretense of going to the bathroom, he grabbed Maria, called her to the corner, and said bluntly Ask without hesitation.
Maria had no choice but to tell a partial truth to make an explanation.
"Mama-san, let me tell you the truth. In fact, it was the mamasang from this store who came to find me because there was a more profitable business to do. Chixia's mama-san couldn't take care of this place at the same time, so she entrusted it to me. She entrusted it to me. He said he believed in my reputation and my ability to work. This should be considered a bargain for me..."
"Humph, don't think too much, there are no men to deal with. ? Men can still be fascinated by you, women only have interests in their eyes, so you have to be more careful and don't be deceived."
Sawaguchi Harue's tone was obviously annoyed that he didn't understand clearly. Let Maria go easily.
"No, Mama-san, the mutual agreement has been written into the contract, I am very cautious."
"Hey, in this case, there is nothing I can say. ”
Harujiang Sawaguchi shook her head and sighed. She also knew that nothing could be changed now.
In the end, I only shook Maria’s hand and left a few words.
"Maria, I have no other intention, I just want to worry about you when something strange happens. You should know how I have treated you in the past few years? Candlestick Club is like your home. Candlestick's The door will always be open to you. If you are not happy here, or one day, this store is robbed by others, you will come back when the time comes. When I get old, you can actually take over my job. There will be a place for you in the candlestick, don't feel embarrassed..." "Yes, I remembered it." Maria nodded and said a little emotionally, "I have always been grateful to Mama-san for taking care of you. I won't. Forgot the candlestick.”
In this way, when the two Ginza women went back together, they chatted for a while, and it was time to break up.
"We should go."
A painter noticed Harue Sawaguchi's anxiety and wisely stood up.
Maria and the other waitress also stood up.
“Oh, why don’t you sit down for a while?”
Faced with Maria’s polite request to stay, another painter also said, “No, Mama Sang’s shop is busy, she has to go back We’re in the store. Next time, we’ll make a special trip to have a chat with you.”
To follow the painter, you have to take out your wallet.
Maria quickly stopped her when she saw this, "I'm here to treat you this time. It's an honor for me that these two teachers are willing to come here. If you don't agree, then I can only think that the promise you just made is just a promise. I said it.”
After that, the painter smiled and thanked him and gave up.
On the other hand, Harue Sawaguchi carefully took out a paper bag from his body at this time. Just by looking at the thickness, he knew it was worth millions of yen in cash.
“Maria, this is a store opening gift for you.”
Maria did not expect such a generous gift and was quite frightened.
"Oh, you don't have to be like this."
However, Harue Sawaguchi said extremely firmly, "Just accept it. The rules of Ginza have always been like this. You also remember what I said today. , My promise is true.”
In this case, Maria could only accept the gift and express her sincere thanks.
"Thank you. Mama-san, I'm really sorry that you came here to see me despite your busy schedule."
In the end, Maria walked several people to the door downstairs step by step. Even though she was shivering in the cold wind, she watched them go until they were gone.
After returning, her mood was somewhat complicated.
Because although in the past Mama Sang brought two well-known painters to give gifts, and his motive of taking the opportunity to observe her subsequent condition was obvious, such a heavy gift also showed a certain degree of true love.
After all, they have been together for a long time and have always been at peace with each other. They must have a mutual dependence on each other.
Now that he has become an equal competitor, I think Harue Sawaguchi will be very conflicted in his heart.
And this seems to be the fate of Ginza women.
Always stick together for warmth, rely on each other, and make money from men together, but you will always cultivate tomorrow's opponents for yourself through your own hands.
However, this kind of indecision is just a temporary emotional wave.
After entering the elevator again, Maria's slender phoenix eyes shot out sharp light, re-firming her will.
She has more important things to do tonight.
It was probably the most important deal she had ever made in her life.
Not long after, she walked into the booth at the deepest part of the store.
And there, there were two people drinking wine in silence, facing each other, still waiting for her.
One of them is Ning Weimin who poached her, and the other is Chixia's former mother Sang Axia.
Just as they finished their glass of whiskey and soda, Maria came over and sat next to Ning Weimin, and poured wine for them both diligently.
"Mr. President and Madam President, I'm sorry, I'm late. I couldn't get away just now, and the entertainment took a long time to end..."
Maria said with a familiar attitude and a teasing tone, completely different from the gentle and pleasant professional image just now.
"You don't have to be so polite to us. We are all our own, so please feel free to do so." Ning Weimin greeted him cordially.
However, maybe it's because women love to embarrass women, or maybe they can't stand the way she gets close to Ning Weimin and shows off her coquettishness.
Axia couldn't help but frown, chose to make a fool of herself, and asked a bit aggressively.
"Is there anything special that you have to invite us here today? Is it just to show off to us that you have improved Chixia's business level? Yes, I admit that you did a good job. After all, even your past boss came to praise you Well, she looks like she really wants you to go back, right? But it’s a pity that this is impossible. You can’t withdraw anymore, and you can’t raise any more conditions. We have already signed the contract. , isn’t it?”
The location of this booth is quite wonderful. Although it is inconspicuous and will not attract the attention of others, it can clearly see the situation of the entire audience.
When Axia feels tired on weekdays, she likes to sit here and relax, while still being able to control the whole place.
So the interaction between Maria and Candlestick Mama Sang just now fell into her eyes.
It doesn’t matter if she doesn’t know Mamasang from the Candlestick Club, it’s enough that Ning Weimin knows him.
That's why she made such heart-wrenching remarks at this time.
“You misunderstood, this is just a rule of Ginza. For every female publicist who opens a store in Ginza, their former mamasang will do this. Otherwise, mamasang will appear impersonal and impersonal. , if this kind of reputation spreads in Ginza, it will be difficult to find an excellent female publicist. I just happened to meet her today, that’s all.”
However, Maria was not nervous, she was very calm. From her expression and body language, there was no flaw in her explanation.
"Yes, it's not that serious! Human nature is completely understandable."
Ning Weimin came to smooth things over at this time.
He didn't want his two female generals to become tense over such a trivial matter.
Doubting others for no reason is not conducive to unity.
However, what he never expected was what Maria said next. This time, even he was stunned and could hardly believe his ears.
"But Mr. Chairman and Mr. President. I invited you here today because I have something special to discuss with you. Although it has nothing to do with Chixia's management, it is related to what you are busy with now. . I have been thinking these past few days... Can I also join your new business? In this case, we can be considered true partners?" (End of Chapter)
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