Chapter 201
"Tomorrow morning, we only have one advertising company to visit, but it is a chain with thirty stores in Sevan City, forming a chain brand and has collaborations with multiple media companies. We are going to the headquarters tomorrow. In the afternoon, we will meet with Sevan City Midnight Radio, Sevan City TV Station, Sevan City Press..."
I was amazed. Not only are there chain advertising companies, but also traditional radio, media, and newspapers. The coverage was so wide!
I can only say: Impressive!
This time, I really hit the jackpot. With these channels, even if we could secure just one, it would be remarkable. But Holly could secure three at once.
"Midnight Radio and Sevan City Press are easier to negotiate with. As long as the money is in place, these are all minor matters. For Sevan City TV Station, I'm only fifty percent confident."
"You have worked very hard. I am very satisfied with your progress!"
"Thank you, Mr. Cena."
"Alright, let's go eat."
I called Holly and her team. A good leader should know when to hold on and when to let go, which is beneficial for team unity.
"If everything falls into place, how many people can our advertisements reach?" I asked.
Holly thought for a moment. "Around twenty-five to forty million people."
"Great!"
I felt more confident now. With this, I also had the confidence to go to Charles Williams.
"If we establish our channels, how much do we need to invest?"
Holly listed more than ten new media channels. "If we operate them ourselves, we’ll need to establish a dedicated operations team with at least ten people. It will take three months to see results. We can build a traffic matrix. Based on my experience, three to five hundred thousand dollars can help us establish our channels."
"How many followers?"
"Over five million!"
"Good. You first finalize the company's basic framework. Then, let's build the traffic matrix!"
Even in the worst-case scenario, having five million followers would be enough to sustain the company comfortably through brand-building and advertising.
"Yes, Mr. Cena!"
Holly's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm, and the two people behind her were also eager. I could feel their enthusiasm and determination.
After dinner, Lillian Allen called. "John Cena, my aunt Ruby asked you to submit the documents last time. Haven't you delivered them yet?"
I slapped my head. How could I forget about this?
I quickly said, "I've been too busy with work. I'll deliver them right away! Thanks for reminding me!"
"Do you want me to accompany you?"
"No need. It's scorching hot outside."
"Alright then."
Lillian Allen asked, "Are you free next Monday?"
"Yes."
"Okay. We'll go out for a field trip next Monday."
After hanging up the phone, I felt inexplicably excited. Just the thought of spending the night outside with a group of beautiful girls excited me.
Speaking of documents, it had been a few days since I'd called Lucy. Although she reported the progress of the renovation to me every day, I had indeed neglected her these past few days.
After delivering the documents, I would give her a surprise.
I filled out the materials given by Ruby Hill and drove to Sevan City Art Academy.
"Hey, Ruby, are you in the office? I'm here to deliver the materials to you!"
"Oh. I'll come over now."
Ruby Hill was teaching students, so she asked me to wait in the office.
I was curious. Didn't Lillian Allen say that Ruby Hill had been injured and could never dance again?
Arriving at the vice principal's office, just like last time, there was a faint fragrance inside.
I didn't know when she would arrive, so I started looking around the office.
Last time, I only glanced briefly, but this time, I could admire it carefully.
On the shelf where photos were displayed, I saw a picture of Ruby Hill in a dance costume. Her figure and temperament were amazing!
It's a pity that the former Sevan City dance princess couldn't return to the stage, which is definitely a loss for the audience.
And I heard from Lillian Allen that Ruby Hill was still single.
'Do excellent women not like to be burdened by relationships?' I thought
Slowly, I walked to a door that seemed to be her rest area.
Suddenly, a voice in my head urged me, "Aren't you curious? Push the door and take a look. You'll know what's inside!"
Another voice said, "No way, that's too sleazy. This is Lillian Allen's aunt, a fairy-like figure."
"Even fairies are human. Don't you want to see what her boudoir looks like?"
I was conflicted, but in the end, I suppressed the evil thoughts and sat on the sofa nearby, playing with my phone.
After waiting in the office for half an hour, the office door opened, and Ruby Hill, dressed in ballet attire, walked in from outside. "Sorry to keep you waiting, John."
"It's okay. I just arrived too."
Honestly, Ruby Hill's appearance stunned me. She looked even better than in the photos.
Her long, shapely legs were especially striking.
I noticed carefully that Ruby Hill seemed to walk strangely. She couldn't put weight on her left foot, and every time she lifted it, her eyebrows would unconsciously furrow.
'Was she injured?' I thought.
"Ms. Hill, is your foot..."
"You noticed?"
Ruby Hill smiled helplessly. "It's an old injury acting up again. It's nothing serious. It'll be fine in a few days. Please sit for a while. I'll go change my clothes inside!"
"Okay."
Ruby Hill pushed open the door to the rest area and went inside. Suddenly, my heart itched, especially when I heard the sound of her changing clothes. Vivid images popped into my mind.
It was not that my willpower was weak but her charm was too strong.
After a while, she changed into casual clothes and walked out. The well-fitted casual outfit showcased her exquisite figure.
Stunning was an understatement.
As soon as she stepped out, she stopped in her tracks, leaning against the door frame, her eyebrows furrowed.
I hurried over to help. "Ms. Hill, are you okay?"
Ruby Hill shook her head. "Could you help me over there?"
"Take it slow."
I helped her to a chair, and as soon as she sat down, I knelt and made a bold move to take off her left shoe!
Ruby Hill was clearly startled by my actions. "John, what are you doing?"
"Ms. Hill, don't worry. My grandfather used to be a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and I learned a bit from him when I was young."
I lied.
But Ruby Hill didn't seem as nervous anymore.
Taking off her shoe, I saw numerous scars on her foot, and her toes were bent to varying degrees.
The veins on the top of her foot were densely visible, like a map of veins. Were these varicose veins?' I thought.
I never expected Ruby Hill's foot to be like this. It wasn't beautiful but even somewhat terrifying.
This was the price she paid for dancing.
Seeing my frown, Ruby Hill seemed uneasy. "It's okay, John. It's an old injury."
She seemed reluctant to let others see her feet.
"You said it's okay, but you have such severe varicose veins and your heel is swollen! With your condition, how can you continue to teach dancing?"
I unintentionally raised my voice. When I realized this, I felt I was too bold. This lady was the vice principal of Sevan City Art Academy and the president of Sevan City Dance Association. What if I had made her angry?
I stole a glance at her and found that she wasn't angry. Instead, her face was a bit flushed!
Was she blushing just from me touching her foot?
No, it shouldn't be like that.
I thought for a moment, then started to feel around her foot, and indeed, her face turned even redder.
'Is her foot a sensitive spot for her?' I thought.
I cleared my throat. "Is your heel sprained?"
She shook her head. "No, it's a torn tendon!"
"A torn tendon?"
"I stepped down from the stage because of a torn tendon."
Her tone was somewhat lonely. "But it's healed now."