Chapter 189: Lowering the price

This is no problem, Yi Chichi responded very readily.

But she also had demands.

"Silk, embroidery thread, and even a full set of embroidery needles and embroidery frames need to be provided by the Friendship Store."

"nature."

They don't provide this thing, and you can't buy it outside.

The threads needed for the four famous embroidery styles are different from those used outside, and the same goes for the needles.

Not all needles are called embroidery needles.

"Also, I need a certificate from the Friendship Store."

Ning Jiandong looked at her with brighter eyes, "Why would you make such a request?"

Yi Chichi smiled bitterly, "Uncle, you know the current situation outside better than me. I am doing this to avoid unnecessary trouble. If I am reported, I will have proof to get out of it."

When these words came out, Wen Shi, who was listening, felt a pang in his heart, "Is embroidery taboo?"

But this is not right. If needles are taboo, why do there exist embroidery factories? Why are there so many pillowcases and quilt covers with embroidery?

“The implementation standards of policies vary from place to place.”

Ning Jiandong explained helplessly, "Because I can't grasp the standards, I can only follow the crowd."

Are there no embroidery masters in Guangzhou? Yes.

Even if there is none in Guangzhou, there are some in surrounding cities.

Take the Li people on the island for example. Double-sided embroidery is also a unique skill of theirs, and their brocade is also a valuable cultural heritage.

But no one dared to move. Why? They were frightened by the madness of the previous years.

Then, some changed their careers, while others fell silent.

Those who were reluctant to change their careers joined textile factories that were barely related to embroidery, but the work they did had nothing to do with embroidery.

Don't they want to change the status quo? Yes.

But again, no one dared to move.

After all, one move affects the whole body.

People all over the country are walking on the same road, but you want to open up a different road. This is not a good thing for them.

The risks involved are also great.

The benefits gained are unknown.

The saying that the first bird to stick its head out gets shot is applicable to any era.

When you are unable to change the overall environment, the only correct approach is to go with the flow.

Therefore, nowadays, only Friendship Stores sell handmade embroidery, and no other place sells it.

The main trading targets of the handmade embroidery of Friendship Store are foreign guests and overseas Chinese.

It is not affected.

But masters are rare.

Several existing masters are old and their eyesight is blurry, and the apprentices they have trained either cannot become masters or have changed their careers to do other things.

Therefore, it is difficult to find a master.

Yi Chichi gave him hope, so he said solemnly, "I will first give you a certificate with the official seal. You can embroider this painting with confidence. I will also give you my phone number just in case. If there is no problem on the day of delivery, I will give you a work certificate as a specially hired technician."

"good."

With Ning Jiandong's words, Yi Chichi could do it with confidence.

Next it’s time to talk about price.

The process was not smooth. Ning Jiandong was a bit harsh in lowering the price, but Yi Chichi was unwilling to back down since his own interests were involved.

As a result, a fierce argument broke out between the two.

"No, your price is too high."

"My craftsmanship is worth the price. I can't give it up. I'll do it if I want to. If I don't want to do it, I'll just quit and be a tailor."

Yi Chichi was too lazy to argue with him and just made the final threat.

Ning Jiandong stopped talking abruptly, this threat was a bit harsh.

If he had an embroidery master with such superb skills, he would not have been able to accept this threat.

But he didn't.

"Is there really no way to surrender?"

"Uncle, what you want is double-sided embroidery, not single-sided embroidery. The artistic value and collection value of these two types of embroidery are no longer on the same level."

The implication is: it cannot be lowered and it is impossible to lower it.

Ning Jiandong picked up the teacup and drank gulps of water. He looked so wild as if he was afraid that he would die of thirst if he drank too slowly.

Wen Shi gave Yi Chi a look, indicating that you were driving him crazy.

Yi Chichi’s answer was a smile. This was just the beginning. The price of large sizes was really high.

After the single-sided embroidery passed, the double-sided embroidery of the panda and the red panda is the real highlight.

She also didn't think she couldn't pass the test, so she had to give Ning Jiandong a heads-up on the price issue first.

So as to avoid lowering the price to her next time.

It's really annoying to have to lower the price when submitting a painting.

Glancing at Ning Jiandong who was holding a teacup like a jade seal, she smiled and said, "Uncle, why don't you think it over before contacting us?"

What does this mean? Ning Jiandong was shocked. "You don't want to do this anymore?"

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"No, I just saw that you looked very worried."

She smiled with a look of ignorance of sorrow, which made Ning Jiandong feel a toothache.

He put down the cup and stared at her, "After leaving the Friendship Store, you really only have one way to go, which is to be a tailor."

"Who said that?"

Yi Chichi disagreed with this statement, "Even if I don't work as a tailor, my husband will support me."

Here it comes, it’s finally his turn to perform.

Wen Shi straightened his chest and cleared his throat. "I thought about it. In fact, embroidery is not a good job. It will damage your eyes. How about wife, let's not take this job. Anyway, I can support you."

Ning Jiandong, "..."

What else does he have to say? Don't say anything. If he continues, he will not be able to find a master in a short time.

This year’s trade fair can still hold up, but next year’s will be too much for us to handle.

Good embroidery takes time, and craftsmanship is also crucial.

That's fine.

"According to your price, but you have to deposit money. Also, if I am not satisfied with the work, today's conditions will not count."

"Can."

Yi nodded slowly.

Upon seeing this, Ning Jiandong quickly issued her a certificate and also wrote a handwritten certificate similar to a contract, which detailed the obligations and responsibilities that both parties needed to fulfill. Then both parties signed and stamped the contract.

The official seal of Friendship Store.

There were two copies of the certificate. Yi Chichi took her own copy and looked at the bright red seal at the end. She breathed a sigh of relief. With this thing, even if someone reported her, she would be invincible.

No need to sneak around to make big bucks to make money, so cool!

"Uncle, I have a piece of random needlework here, would you like to take a look?"

Random needlework? Ning Jiandong, who was tidying up the official seals, became interested and said, "Let me take a look."

Then, Yi Chichi took her bag, took out the free-stitch embroidery of Liu Lan from it and handed it to her.

"The fabric is just plain cotton."

"Um."

Ning Jiandong nodded to show his understanding.

It is difficult for most people to buy cotton cloth, let alone silk, satin and other such items.

He reached out to take it, unfolded it, and saw a picture heralding spring.

The whole embroidery is based on the theme of welcoming spring and magpies. It is simple but full of vitality.

The breath of spring is even more overwhelming.

The composition, artistic conception and color matching are all unique, and there is a sense of spirituality everywhere, making people feel as if they are in the nature where all things are revived.

Looking at the stitches again, the chaos is orderly, lively and agile, and the colors are bright...

"wonderful!"

He looked amazed, "This is an oil painting type of embroidery."

"The characteristics of random needle embroidery are strong sense of layering and unique style."