Chapter 481: People can achieve long-term success only if they have a purpose

When Ding Linyu came home from get off work, she saw a large bouquet of roses on the living room table and Su Jiaojiao sitting alone on the sofa, leisurely watching TV. She asked in surprise, "Why are you alone?"

"Who else do you think should be there?" Su Jiaojiao understood. "He went back for something. I ate out and brought you braised eggplant and rice."

While they were talking in the teahouse, Lu Jiahe called him and said that Mr. Lu was feeling a little unwell. He left after receiving the call.

He just sent her a text message saying that he has arranged for his grandfather to be hospitalized and will do a detailed examination tomorrow.

She replied to him that she would go to the hospital to see his grandfather after class the next day.

"Thank you." Ding Linyu was delighted when she saw that it was the braised eggplant from the private restaurant downstairs. "It just so happens that I've been craving their braised eggplant."

"Are you reconciled?" Ding Linyu looked at the large bouquet of bright red roses, and Su Jiaojiao said lightly, "I guess so!"

She was so pestered by him that she had no choice but to promise him that they would no longer have a cold war. She would answer his calls and reply his text messages, but that did not mean that she and he were back to normal.

Besides, she didn't want these things to disturb her normal work and life.

"I understand. This is a delaying tactic." Ding Linyu has been with Su Jiaojiao for a long time and understands her personality. Su Jiaojiao will never make things difficult for others for no reason, unless others provoke her first.

In fact, the incident with Yu Mingyuan was not a blow to Su Jiaojiao. She was just using this incident to tell Lu Jingyou her bottom line and principles. If Lu Jingyou wanted to repair the relationship, he had to take action and show sincerity.

Of course, Su Jiaojiao is not so easy to fool, and she will definitely not let go of the matter easily just because of an apology.

Su Jiaojiao just smiled.

She is not the kind of person who will not give in even if she is right. As long as Lu Jingyou realizes that this is a matter of principle and has an attitude that satisfies her, that will be enough.

She is also very busy and doesn't want to dwell too much on such matters.

Adults only screen and do not make changes. If he makes such principled mistakes in the future, there is no need for them to continue and they don't even need to apologize.

After Ding Linyu finished her meal, the two of them opened Marco Bo's portfolio and looked at several Korean-style A-line tops. Su Jiaojiao picked out two summer dresses for Ding Linyu to see. "Korean-style clothing is characterized by being loose, casual, and fashionable. They often have high waistlines, elegant or bright colors, irregular hems, puff sleeves or pleats, bows, lace, and other elements."

"Marco Bo is such a pervert, but he can actually design such a cute style. I admire him." Ding Linyu had a very bad impression of Marco Bo. Even the design inspiration he wrote seemed strange to her. "I miss you at dusk, but you are gone with the wind. I can only face this sunset alone."

It was just a square-necked, peach-colored puff-sleeved top, with the image of dusk, wind, and sunset glow, making it look like a heartbroken woman.

"He is an artist, and everyone has his or her own way of expression. He probably thought of these things when he designed this clothing." Su Jiaojiao thinks this summer dress is very good. When the time comes, she can expand it to several colors and then sell it in small orders in the new factory. It is cute and pretty good.

The other one is a thin three-quarter horseshoe sleeve suit, single-breasted, with a suit collar and a layer of lace on the collar, and then paired with a plaid pleated skirt, which is very college style.

The design inspiration of this suit is: I traveled thousands of miles to see you, you gave me solid armor and let me face the cold autumn wind alone.

The other four styles are autumn clothes, including coats, jackets, plaid shirts and skirts, which will be put into production one after another.

Ding Linyu curled her lips. "We paid him money, and he gave us this booklet and these inexplicable inspirations. Besides, he doesn't have to go to work every day. This money is really easy to make."

"It's worth spending three thousand yuan to buy his portfolio." Su Jiaojiao didn't care whether he went to work or not, as long as he could design new styles. Now, except Ji Hong, no one had a desk, not even her.

If Marco Bo came to work on time, she would not be able to arrange for him.

Thinking of this, Su Jiaojiao said to Ding Linyu, "Go to the flea market tomorrow and see if there are any desks and chairs that are 80% or 90% ready. Put them across from Ji Hong's desk. He will also go when these styles go into production."

"Okay, I'll go take a look." Ding Linyu agreed and said to Su Jiaojiao, "By the way, Ji Hong said that they've been hiring a lot of new employees lately, and the dormitories are almost full. I wanted to ask you, are you still hiring?"

"Recruit. We need to recruit workers to fill all four production lines. Tell Ji Hong that if the dormitory is not enough, we can rent her house." Su Jiaojiao didn't want to recruit workers at first, but then she thought that making disposable aprons in the workshop would be a good opportunity to practice.

Ji Hong also said that the employees recruited in the spring were all looking for jobs, and most of them were able to stay.

"No wonder Ji Hong doesn't want to go back to her old company. She can even rent out her own house here, and it's not cheap at all." Ding Linyu is in charge of paying the rent. She is very familiar with the market rent prices. "Ji Hong took a little rat poison from her own house, and she also recorded it in the account."

"It doesn't matter. We can't use her rat poison in vain. As long as she can help us build the new factory, it's fine. You see, I seldom go there recently." Su Jiaojiao was very satisfied with Ji Hong's management ability, but she liked to take advantage of small things. Wang Xiaoyu told her that Ji Hong often did private work in the workshop and used the leftover cloth from the cutting side to make bed sheets and quilt covers for her own family.

Su Jiaojiao did see it when she went to the workshop one time. Ji Hong was a little embarrassed at the time, but she pretended not to see it.

Some things can be solved by focusing on the big things and letting go of the small things.

She would not care about these little things. People can only go long-term if they have goals. She can afford the small favors that Ji Hong values.

After deciding on the style, Su Jiaojiao called Fang Zeyang to inquire about the fabric. Fang Zeyang said that the new equipment was still being debugged and it would take about half a month before production could begin. He asked her if she was anxious.

Su Jiaojiao said there was no rush.

It is now the end of March, and the disposable aprons at the new factory will not be completed until around May 1st.

Fang Zeyang said it was no problem and asked her to send the sample fabrics and designs when she was free.

Su Jiaojiao agreed and called Marco Bo, asking him to go to Fangji Textile Factory in the suburbs of Beijing to deliver the fabric patterns when he was free.

Marco was surprised: "I'm a fashion designer, not a salesperson. How could I be asked to do something like this?"

"Who says a fashion designer is only responsible for designing? Choosing fabrics is also one of your responsibilities. That's your job." Su Jiaojiao was even more surprised. "Otherwise, why would I pay you a base salary of 1,000 yuan every month? Do you think it's because you're handsome?"

Ding Linyu laughed softly.

"Okay, okay, I got it." Marco Bo said impatiently, "Please leave my portfolio at Wudaokou tomorrow and I'll pick it up."

The next morning, after class, Su Jiaojiao bought some fruit and went to the hospital to visit Mr. Lu.

Mr. Lu and Lu Jingyou were not in the ward. Lin Manli was standing by the window, making a phone call. Su Jiaojiao came forward and greeted her politely, calling her "Auntie." Lin Manli then hung up the phone and said indifferently, "Jingyou has gone with Mr. Lu for a checkup and won't be back for half an hour."

"Oh, then I'll go over and take a look." Su Jiaojiao didn't expect Lin Manli to be there too, so she turned around and walked out.

"Wait." Lin Manli stopped her, "I have something to tell you."