"Master Gu, your skills are so good, we can't let your talent go to waste. I really want to work with you."

Partnering with garment factories?

Gu Mingyue hadn't thought about this issue; she felt that her business was just a small workshop, nothing more than a small-scale operation.

A factory as large as a garment factory has its own set of standards and rules.

"this......."

“Aunt Qin, to be honest with you, this tailor shop isn’t just run by my grandmother and me; it also has three of my good friends who own shares in it. I can’t make this decision on my own; I need to ask them before I can give you an answer.”

Qin Xiangping quickly said, "No rush. If you think it's suitable, just come to the garment factory and tell them my name."

"Okay, let's agree on this for now. If I have any further thoughts, I'll come to you."

As Qin Xiangping was leaving, she held her hand affectionately and said, "If you have the chance, you must come. We need someone like you the most for this event."

After the mother and daughter left, Gu Mingyue returned to the tailor shop to pack her things.

Grandma Wu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mingyue, why don't you try working at the garment factory?"

When Grandma Wu was young, the garment factory was very successful, and many of the skilled female workers wanted to work there, but they were all rejected.

I suspect the business won't be profitable in the next few years, so I'm trying to find ways to delve deeper into research.

It has to be said, a factory as big as theirs, if Mingyue were to work there...

Putting everything else aside, basic subsidies are definitely guaranteed. People value Mingyue's skills, and if she goes there, she can bring a few more orders to the factory, resulting in even higher wages.

Grandma Wu only knew that Mingyue's family was not in Beijing and that she had no plans to marry her boyfriend for the time being. She thought that while she was young, she should take the time to make more money.

Among the people who make clothes in the tailor shop, there are only her and Mingyue. In her heart, Grandma Wu believes that Mingyue has made the greatest contribution among them.

"Okay, thank you, Grandma Wu. I'll think about it when I get back."

Gu Mingyue found a time to meet the three of them and they sat down together to discuss the matter.

“A few days ago, Aunt Qin came to see me again. She said she had discussed it with the factory manager. If I was willing to work for her, I would be paid the salary and benefits of a special appointment. If I was not willing to go, she hoped I could consider selling samples.”

Neither of these two methods is particularly suitable for Gu Mingyue.

First of all, the first option requires sitting in an office, which is obviously not suitable for her.

The second option is possible, but a one-time buyout would be a loss, considering that the copyrights of many products in later generations are held by the creators.

Song Miaoyu and Song Shijie had no objection to this matter; they were simply there to assist.

Gu Mingyue also drew a template and handed it over to Song Shijie to outline and draw.

Lu Wanwan thought the second one was more suitable for her sister-in-law. After spending so much time together, she knew that her sister-in-law wasn't the type to follow a set routine, and she probably wouldn't be used to working a regular office job.

The garment factory is currently in a critical situation. If a talented person were to join, it would be like a sheep falling into a wolf's den, where it would be caught and fleeced.

Then how will I have time to spend with my older brother? What if our relationship becomes distant?

Song Shijie: "It would be great if the garment factory agreed to give us shares, so that Comrade Gu could receive dividends by taking the samples."

This is also the method that Gu Mingyue is willing to use.

"How about this, I'll find some time to talk to Aunt Qin. If it's suitable, then we'll sign a contract and treat everyone to dinner afterwards."

Gu Mingyue acted immediately, finding some free time and dragging Lu Lin, who had nothing to do, to help out.

On the way, Lu Lin already knew what had happened.

Hearing that Song Shijie had joined their team, he made some sarcastic remarks.

"So that's why Wanwan was taking you out all the time the other day, not even coming home.

Gu Mingyue almost spat out her water; her tone sounded like that of a wronged little wife.

"Speak normally, or people who don't know better will think I've done something wrong."

“A grown man who is petty and calculating will get points deducted from my score.”

Upon hearing the words "points deducted," Lu Lin seemed to be muted, his bright eyes staring straight at Gu Mingyue with a hint of reproach in them.

Despite his words, Lu Lin still supported Gu Mingyue's decision in practice.

The fact that Song Shijie was allowed to join means that he has some merits.

Lu Lin stroked his chin, thinking that he was also quite good at drawing, and had even won a first prize in a drawing competition when he was a child.

If he were to help out at the tailor shop, he would definitely be able to do a better job than Song Shijie, and he would also have more free time to help Mingyue anytime.

"If I'm free tomorrow, I'll go help you too."

Gu Mingyue pinched the soft flesh on his waist hard.

"You still dare to say you have no other thoughts."

Lu Lin took it as her agreement and happily rode his bicycle.

The garment factory is located on the west side of the county town, about half an hour away from the town center.

Lu Lin rode his bicycle with Gu Mingyue to the entrance of the garment factory.

An old gatekeeper lay under the shade of a tree, fanning himself and drinking tea, living a very comfortable life.

"uncle."

"uncle."

"uncle!"

Gu Mingyue called out three times, but there was no response, so she had no choice but to raise her voice.

The old man who was drinking tea slowly sat up, rubbed his eyes, and then noticed two people standing at the door.

Who are you looking for?

He speaks slowly and deliberately, without any rush.

This reminded Gu Mingyue of a sloth. The two were practically identical, speaking in the same slow, leisurely manner.

"Hello sir, I'm looking for Director Qin Xianglian."

"Looking for Director Qin? What are you doing here?"

"I'm from Wu's Tailor Shop. I'm here to discuss business with Director Qin. Please inform him of my presence."

The old man took a sip of tea, opened the door for them, and went inside to use a palm-leaf fan to wake up the boy who was sleeping in bed.

"Go quickly and tell Director Qin's office that someone is looking for you."

The boy wasn't angry after being hit; he covered his head and ran away quickly.

The old man greeted Gu Mingyue with a smile, and the two sat under the tree to cool off for a while.

Gu Mingyue glanced around the factory and didn't hear much machinery. Anyone who didn't know better would think it was an abandoned place.

"Has no one been working at the old man's factory lately?"

The old gatekeeper sighed, "There are people working, but not many, you can count them on two hands. Otherwise, I wouldn't be sitting here idly drinking tea."

The old man explained, "The factory isn't doing well, so to prevent the workers from working for free, they've decided to give them two days off. You've come at the right time; only the big leaders of the company are here right now."

Gu Mingyue and Lu Lin exchanged a glance; it seemed the garment factory was indeed not doing very well.