Chapter 468 Full package or half package?

Tang Ruqing thought about it and felt that her mother had no problem with stamping the document. So, "Which department's stamp should it be?"

That’s a good question, Yi Chichi is a Muggle.

She looked confused. "What departments does the government have now? Which department does my aunt work in?"

It would have been fine if I hadn't asked, but once I did, I discovered that most government departments today are pretty positive.

It can probably cover departments such as construction, public security, foreign trade, foreign economic liaison, machinery, etc.

Tang Ruqing's mother works in the foreign trade department, which is a suitable profession for her.

After figuring this out, Yi Chichi said, "Just get the stamp from the department where Auntie works."

"That's no problem, leave the stamping to my mom!"

Her mother is the second-in-command in external affairs, so it's not a big problem.

So, the matter of stamping was settled.

Next, it’s time to choose the size and style of the lotus.

There are two types of Suzhou embroidery screens, small size for small screens and large size for large screens.

The large screen is also called the floor screen, which is much larger than the small table screen.

The former is suitable for desktop ornaments, while the latter is suitable for home living room decoration.

The large screens come in a variety of sizes, and Yi Chichi listed the various sizes for them to choose from.

Tang Ruqing and Yu Rutang looked at the size chart carefully for a long time, asked a lot of questions, and finally, after a heated discussion and consultation, decided on the size of the painting center at 90CMx35CM.

She doesn't need to worry about the size of the frame after it is added. They can find a craftsman to customize the frame for installation.

Then comes the embroidery pattern.

Tang Ruqing thought she would show him some patterns on the spot, but Yi Chichi pulled out a stack of embroidery patterns from the kang box and said, "Look, these are all twin lotus patterns!"

Tang Ruqing, "??? You drew so much in advance?"

"Just in case." Yi Chichi explained with a smile, "It takes time to make an embroidery pattern at the last minute, so it's easier to draw it in advance."

That's true.

So, she said nothing more and pulled Yu Rutang to look at the embroidery pattern.

There are a total of thirty-six types of lotus flowers, each with a different shape, color scheme and setting.

After looking at each other, they began to have difficulty making a decision.

“I think each one looks good.”

Yu Rutang stared at a lotus with dragonflies on it for a long time before saying, "I like this."

“The artistic conception is so beautiful, with a sense of tranquility and elegance.”

Yi Chichi's mouth twitched, but he said nothing.

Tang Ruqing fell in love with another lotus painting. She said, "I want this one. I don't know why, but I feel good when I look at this painting."

Yu Rutang came over to take a look and found that a branch had emerged from the corner of the lotus painting, and on the branch was a magpie with a flower in its mouth.

The water surface below makes the magpie and flowers appear vaguely, and there are fish swimming on the water trying to chase the flowers.

"What do you think of this?"

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Tang Ruqing couldn't help but ask anxiously.

Yu Rutang scratched his head and said, "I don't know which one Auntie likes."

"That's definitely what I chose. My mom and I have similar preferences."

Tang Ruqing instantly stood up straight, and every cell in his body exuded an air of confidence.

Yu Rutang was infected by her confidence and nodded, "Then choose the one you like."

So, this embroidery pattern returned to Yi Chichi again.

She pressed, "Are you sure it's this?"

"That's it!"

That's fine.

She took out a notebook and made a list. After marking the size and style, she put down her pen and said, "Then let's talk about the selection of embroidery thread and silk fabric."

"Do you have to choose this too?"

They said in unison, filled with shock.

Yi Chichi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Look at what you said, I definitely have to choose. There are many kinds of embroidery threads and embroidery cloths, and the price of each one is different."

"From silk to satin, silk and cotton, everything can be embroidered."

She introduced in detail to the two people the differences in embroidery cloths and threads, as well as the differences in embroidery results using each material.

The two listened with great interest at first, but then became more and more confused.

It’s too complicated!

Seeing that she was about to continue talking, Tang Ruqing quickly stopped her, "Comrade Yi, please stop talking. I just want to know, which type of embroidery is more commonly used in the Friendship Store?"

"Silk and silk thread."

Yi Chichi did not hesitate. Tang Ruqing and Yu Rutang exchanged glances and said in unison, "Let's use this."

"If we use silk and thread, the price will be very high, so you should be mentally prepared."

"How many?"

"One thousand eighteen."

Yi Chichi quoted a price, and in the shocked eyes of the two, he added, "Of course, if you can prepare the materials yourself, I can only charge for the embroidery work."

There is naturally a price difference between a full package that includes both labor and materials and a partial package.

"What's the minimum for embroidery?"

"One thousand and two."

“…”

The two of them fell into silence with their mouths slightly open.

That's more expensive than buying a job.

Besides, they didn't know where to get silk and silk thread.

Even if there is a way, I don’t know how much to prepare.

Taking a deep breath, Tang Ruqing asked tentatively, "Are silk and thread expensive?"

"expensive!"

Silk products have never been cheap since ancient times. They are simply not available outside at this time because they are basically bought up by major Friendship Stores due to production.

As for why this happens?

It's very simple. Silk products are not consumer goods for the general public. Only customers of Friendship Stores can afford them.

"Do you have any connections?"

"Let the Friendship Store send it."

The things I brought back before must not be used again. The silk and thread needed to embroider the lotus flowers must be prepared separately.

Need to add some more color.

At this point, she remembered something, "When is the latest time to get the Twin Lotus?"

If time is too tight, then the business deal can only be rejected.

Fortunately, Tang Ruqing said that the delivery can be made before October next year.

Yi Chichi finally let go of the worry in his heart and was ready to take it.

"Do you guys prepare the materials yourself or do I take care of everything?"

That's definitely all-inclusive convenience.

However, the price is really expensive.

"Can you lower the price a bit?"

"cannot."

She smiled and shook her head, "I have two embroidery pieces to embroider."

The implication is: It doesn’t matter to me whether you take this job or not.

It is impossible to reduce the price.

"Let's discuss it."

"OK."

She stood up and gave the two of them some space, "You guys discuss it, I'll go add some firewood."

Go to the toilet at the same time.

As soon as Yi Chichi left, the two of them started discussing.

"Tangtang, I still think this price is too high. The price of buying two jobs at the machinery factory is about the same."

Yu Rutang knew that what she said made sense, but this matter could not be compared in this way.

The nature is different.

"The embroidery products at the Yangcheng Friendship Store have never been cheap, and they still earn foreign exchange."

This sentence left Tang Ruqing speechless. She stared at Yu Rutang for a long while, not giving up, and asked, "Was this embroidered by Comrade Yi?"

"I don't know if she embroidered it, but didn't you hear her say that she was the master craftsman at the Friendship Store?"

"She's too young."

Yu Rutang understood immediately that this meant he didn't believe Yi Chichi's words.

This matter was easy to resolve. She presented facts and reasoned, "She embroidered my clothes. Tell me if her embroidery skills are worth the price."