Chapter 2418 - 2220: All About Youth Jobs (Part 3)

"Is that so? Then don't we have any other choices?" Song Xiaodong asked Kong Siman.

"We do have options, there are plenty of celebrities, but the issue is, Miss Song has already tailored an advertising plan for Jin Haicheng based on her image and temperament. If we change the person now, Miss Song's previous work would have to be completely scrapped." Kong Siman replied.

"It's not necessary to scrap everything, we can just find someone who looks similar to Jin Haicheng in terms of image and temperament." Song Xiaodong said to Kong Siman.

"That's possible, but I find it suspicious. They suddenly refused to endorse our product, even proactively offering to pay the breach of contract penalties as outlined. Hence, I suspect the reason they won't collaborate with us is because they have decided to work with someone else." Kong Siman said to Song Xiaodong.

"Are you saying we've encountered a competitor, and they are deliberately sabotaging our collaboration with Jin Haicheng?" Song Xiaodong asked.

"I have my suspicions." Kong Siman said.

"So, what do you plan to do?" Song Xiaodong asked again.

"I want to meet with Jin Haicheng directly." Kong Siman said.

"That works, go and probe them a bit, and if there really is a competitor, we must be cautious. It's never wrong to be prepared early." Song Xiaodong said.

"Understood."

So Kong Siman directly called Jin Haicheng.

"Hello, may I speak to Miss Jin Haicheng?"

"For collaborations, please contact my agent, Miss Zhang."

"It's like this, Miss Jin, I'm Kong Siman from Cuishengyuan Slimming Tea. We previously signed an agreement with Miss Zhang for you to endorse our company's product." Kong Siman introduced herself.

"Oh, regarding this matter, the agreement was signed by Miss Zhang. Before signing the collaboration agreement with you, Miss Zhang didn't fully communicate with us, which was our mistake at work. However, we have indeed decided to terminate the cooperation with Cuishengyuan Slimming Tea. We're very sorry for the inconvenience this causes you, and our company will pay the breach of contract penalties as per the contract terms." Jin Haicheng said to Kong Siman.

"Miss Jin, I find your choice very puzzling. If it's really just about the endorsement fee, I think we could discuss it face-to-face, because we can also make concessions on the endorsement fee. We still hope that Miss Jin can fulfill the contract agreement because regarding any adjustments to the fees, we can further rectify them in the detailed clauses of the contract later." Kong Siman said.

"Miss Kong, I'm truly sorry, but to be honest, I've already signed a contract for product image endorsement with your competitor. They not only offered a higher price typical of a celebrity endorsement fee, but importantly, they truly treat me as a top-tier female star, whereas you only thought to discuss the endorsement fee after learning I might withdraw from your contract. Unfortunately, it's too late." Jin Haicheng said to Kong Siman.

"Miss Jin, could you please give us another opportunity to collaborate? We hold nothing but respect for you; it's just that we believe in controlling costs in the initial phase for our brand and product, which is why the endorsement fee was relatively lower. However, given that our advertisement is already in production and the plan is forming, replacing the product brand's endorser at this stage means all our prior work will be in vain. Therefore, we hope Miss Jin can fulfill the contractual obligations. I'd like to meet you personally to discuss the issue. I believe whatever offers our competitors provide, we can match and exceed, ensuring you're even more satisfied." Kong Siman said to Jin Haicheng.

Jin Haicheng was tempted.

She wanted exactly this kind of competition between two companies; competition would drive up the price.

"Alright then."

That evening, Jin Haicheng met with Kong Siman.

Jin Haicheng was dressed in a mink coat, black stockings, black high heels, black sunglasses, a red hat, a white scarf, and a black mask, wrapping herself tightly with a bodyguard by her side.

"Miss Kong, there's really nothing left to discuss. I've made up my mind, and I've already signed a product brand endorsement agreement with your competitor. There's no room for negotiation now." Jin Haicheng said to Kong Siman.

"Miss Jin, you breached the contract once already; can't you do it again? Regardless of what benefits our competitor has given you, we have confidence we can offer even more attractive ones." Kong Siman said to Jin Haicheng.

"Miss Kong, why didn't you say these words when you first talked with Miss Zhang? Why wait until your competitor presents better and higher offers to try and patch things up? You two competing for me is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to raise my endorsement fee, Miss Kong. They offered an annual rate of four million, double the price you offered, and their brand is evidently far more popular than yours, which isn't even officially launched yet. I have no reason to refuse their partnership." Jin Haicheng said.

"Miss Jin, you clearly signed an agreement with us before; are you willing to trade integrity simply for money? Are virtues such as honesty and trustworthiness in your eyes not as important as money?" Kong Siman asked Jin Haicheng.