Chapter 246
I gently laid her down on the yoga mat, my sweat already dampening her chest.
With her flushed face and watery eyes, it was hard to see her as older than me.
She stood up. "Thanks for your hard work."
"No trouble at all," I said with a smile.
She handed me a clean towel. "You're all sweaty."
"Ruby, I can do it myself," I said.
Feeling a bit awkward, I reached for the towel but accidentally grabbed her hand instead.
Our eyes met for a moment before we quickly looked away.
A hint of shyness flashed in Ruby's eyes as she pulled her hand back. "You can wipe yourself. I'll go freshen up. Ms. Williams Williams downstairs has prepared breakfast; you should go eat."
Heading downstairs, I found the breakfast was more lavish than any restaurant's.
About ten minutes later, Ruby came down in a white dress. Her delicate features and oval face made her look stunning, even without makeup.
Ruby's outfit and demeanor made her look absolutely beautiful.
"What a lovely lily. Did you buy it?" Ruby asked.
I nodded. "Only the most delicate flowers for a beauty like you."
Ruby gave me a meaningful look. "That's impolite. Can you say that to your aunt?"
I chuckled. "Well, in my heart, you're the most beautiful."
"Your words could easily attract young girls," she said.
Her comment made me think. If she said that, it meant Lillian probably hadn't told her about what happened between us. Otherwise, she wouldn't have said that.
"I don't like young girls. I like someone like you."
She lightly tapped my head. "I'm your aunt. Don't get any ideas."
Her fair skin made her blush particularly noticeable.
"I'm serious. If I ever want to find a wife, I'll look for someone like you!"
She looked a bit helpless and decided to change the subject. "When we get to the Dance Association later, I'll introduce you to the teachers. Try to chat with them as much as possible. With my help, many of them should be willing to assist you."
"That's great!" I said.
"However, it's not always better to have more secondments. They require payment," Ruby said.
"I understand. I'll follow your lead," I said.
After breakfast, we drove to the Sevan City Dance Association.
Upon entering, I saw many beautiful women. Their figures and looks were all very attractive. Even the teachers in their forties or fifties had a unique charm.
There were about thirty people present, and according to Ruby, not even a tenth of the expected number had arrived. However, those she invited were all well-acquainted with her, renowned dancers in Sevan City and even nationally.
"This is Sophia Roberts, my senior, a nationally renowned dancer. And this is Chloe Bennett..." Ruby introduced them to me one by one, detailing their achievements and awards.
I thought they were amazing! Even the least accomplished were well-known teachers in Sevan City. Especially Sophia, who was a national-level dancer, part of the national team!
I was eager for their help. If I could get them to join the company, it would be a great help, just like Ruby.
But I knew that at their level, money alone wouldn't be enough to persuade them.
In front of everyone, I gave a speech and then donated my first million dollars. The applause was thunderous, and Ruby announced that Dance Fusion Hal had become a cooperative member of the association, with a plaque to be issued soon.
When it came time to unveil the plaque, there would be a ribbon-cutting ceremony to show respect. But since the project was only two-thirds complete, I decided to combine the opening and unveiling ceremonies.
After the donation ceremony, with Ruby's help, I successfully recruited six teachers to help at my company. They promised to come over and teach a class every week!
However, the promised salary was high—$10,000 as an assistance fee, plus 40% of the tuition fees.
Famous dancers sure know their worth!
At noon, I treated these teachers to a meal at a high-end Western restaurant, dropping over a hundred grand. But it was money well spent.
Meanwhile, I had Mia head to Sevan City Art Academy to kick off our summer recruitment, mainly for actors. If they had talent, we'd sign them on a minimum guaranteed contract and adjust their pay based on popularity later.
Mia took it seriously, leading a big team from the company to the school. They quickly attracted a crowd, mostly fair-skinned beauties with long legs.
In just one afternoon, I signed over twenty students who showed potential, excluding those who had undergone plastic surgery. They had to be natural and single. This rule was in the contract—if they hid it and got caught, they'd pay a penalty. It wasn't personal; most companies had similar policies. There's a big difference between an actress with a boyfriend and one without.
I also told Lucy to recruit some dance assistants. These dance students had a solid foundation and were excellent candidates.
After two days of promotion, on Monday, July 1st, Ruby called me to negotiate with the school. Though it was called a negotiation with the school, it was really with her.
Cooperation between companies and schools was common. Schools cared about their students' employment rates. A high employment rate attracted more students and was a credit to the educators.
I donated another million dollars and secured the cooperation plaque of Sevan City Art Academy, not just for Dance Fusion Hal but also for WY Media Company and Everlasting New Media.
The Art Academy didn't just offer art majors; they had popular majors like computer applications and e-commerce. Students in these majors, with the title of art students, had trouble in job-hunting. Everlasting New Media focused on marketing and would venture into new media e-commerce, which aligned well with their expertise.
I also promised to offer selective internships. Apart from the statutory basic salary, there were no additional benefits. This was cheap labor. Those with outstanding abilities could be retained.
It wasn't me being excessive; the truly excessive ones not only refused to pay a basic salary but also required payment for giving internship evaluations.
While Dance Fusion Hal didn't have its plaque unveiled yet, WY Media Company and Everlasting New Media had already hung theirs.
Since the company was quite far away, I decided to stagger the opening times.
With the rapid progress of the company and the campus recruitment, Everlasting New Media successfully assembled a team of over twenty people. With the combined staff of WY Media Company and Everlasting New Media, the total number of employees officially exceeded sixty. Including the employees of Dance Fusion Hal, we had a total of seventy-five official employees, and with interns and external staff, we had just crossed the one hundred mark.
From an ordinary employee to the boss of a hundred-person company, it only took me two months.
While feeling pleased, I also understood the weight of responsibility on my shoulders. Just paying the basic salaries each month would cost over a million dollars.
This kind of pressure was something I had never experienced before, but now I felt it.
I informed my friends in advance, and everyone in the company was ready. Even in these few days, the company's performance was excellent.
With just a million in revenue from ten transactions, although it might seem small, every drop counted towards a flood, every little bit adds up. In the future, the revenue stream would only grow.
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