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Because of her work, it's inconvenient to wear skirts, so all of Jiang Lifang's lower body clothing consists of long pants, which look like cotton pants in the summer.
"Yes, Auntie, if you like it, I'll make you two more," Jiang Wenwen said with a smile. It was an affirmation of her work that someone liked the clothes she made.
"I like it, but I have to go back to Nanshi soon." Jiang Lifang said regretfully, she didn't have time to wait.
"It's okay, do it, I'll mail it to you," Jiang Wenwen said, feeling that she was one step closer to her goal.
At this moment, He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan came out.
He Tiantian's outfit also consisted of two pieces: a babydoll-style top with slightly puffed sleeves and a knee-length skirt. Because Jiang Wenwen used a special technique to create some pleats, and the fabric was also stiff, the skirt was a bit wider.
He Tiantian was also very surprised when she saw such clothes, and then thought that tucking the top into the skirt would look even better.
Qi Xiaoyan is tall and slender. Jiang Wenwen made her a dress that was somewhat like a cheongsam, but not as tight-fitting as a cheongsam. The length was to the calf, with slits on the side that went up to five centimeters above the knee, in order to conform to the current fashion sense.
He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan were both wearing shoes with a bit of a heel, which made their dresses look even more beautiful.
"Oh my goodness, Wenwen, you really have a talent for sewing!" Jiang Lifang praised, but her family wouldn't allow Wenwen to be a seamstress. Otherwise, with such skills, she could make a lot of money.
“Mom, making clothes isn’t called tailoring anymore, especially for someone like Wenwen who designs and makes them herself, that’s called fashion designer,” He Tiantian explained. “Abroad, they’re highly skilled professionals! It’s just that in our country, people haven’t changed their mindset, so we still call them tailors.”
“Yes, this dress is very beautiful,” Qi Xiaoyan said. “Many of my classmates want to buy beautiful clothes and shoes all the time, but things abroad are expensive and it’s not easy to go abroad, so they go to the wholesale market to buy them. But the workmanship and style of those clothes are not as good as Wenwen’s.”
Jiang Lifang nodded in agreement. The dress was indeed beautiful, with fine stitches and no loose threads.
"It's very good." Jiang Lifang said with a smile. "Wenwen, is there something you want to tell me? And you guys, you keep praising Wenwen, it's like you have something on your mind."
“Auntie, please don’t blame my cousin-in-law and Sister Xiaoyan,” Jiang Wenwen said. “It’s just that I want to be a fashion designer, not an art teacher anymore. I’m so tired of drawing apples, bottles, and plaster statues all day long.”
“But your grandmother, grandfather, and parents all disagree!” Jiang Lifang was a little embarrassed. After all, she was her niece, and she couldn’t interfere too much.
Jiang Wenwen hugged Jiang Lifang's arm and said, "Auntie, you also praised me for being so talented, and the clothes I make are beautiful. My cousin-in-law and Sister Xiaoyan are both knowledgeable people, and they also praised me. I really do have talent. Besides, being a fashion designer is a very high-end job abroad, and our domestic perception will change in the future. And Auntie, no one in China is doing this yet. If I do it, I'll be ahead of others, and my future achievements will definitely not be comparable to being an art teacher."
Yes, Jiang Lifang understood what her niece was saying. It was indeed a waste of her niece's talent to be an art teacher.
"Auntie, please, please, please put in a good word for me," Jiang Wenwen said. "You are the great-aunt of the Jiang family, your words carry weight. Your grandfather, grandmother, and my parents will all seriously consider your words."
Jiang Lifang, having followed He Tiantian around, has seen many foreign clothes and often reads fashion magazines, giving her a unique perspective.
“Okay, I’ll go back to my parents’ home tomorrow to say goodbye. I’ll put in a good word for you. Whether it’s okay or not is beyond my control,” Jiang Lifang said. “But I will do my best.”
"Thank you, Auntie!" Jiang Wenwen said. "Auntie, I will make clothes for you often in the future, and it won't cost you anything."
"Okay, I'll do my best," Jiang Lifang said, not wanting to let her niece's talent go to waste.
With Jiang Lifang's assurance, Jiang Wenwen felt that the matter was already half successful.
Sure enough, the next day, Jiang Lifang persuaded her parents, elder brother, and sister-in-law, which softened the stance of her family.
Finally, a compromise was reached: he was placed on unpaid leave.
Jiang Wenwen is given three years. If she doesn't achieve anything significant as a fashion designer, she'll have to obediently become a teacher, and no objections are allowed.
Jiang Wenwen readily accepted the offer; if she didn't achieve anything within three years, it would prove she wasn't capable of doing this job.
Jiang Wenwen was very happy and couldn't wait to come over to discuss with He Tiantian where to open a shop.
Qi Xiaoyan was also very interested when she heard about opening a clothing design studio.
I recently received a dividend from my family, which I can use to invest in this project.
So He Tiantian generously invested 80,000 yuan and provided the venue, taking a 30% stake. Qi Xiaoyan invested 60,000 yuan, taking a 20% stake, and the remaining 50% went entirely to Jiang Wenwen.
Jiang Wenwen's parents took out 10,000 yuan of their savings to support their daughter's career.
Jiang Wenwen didn't want it at first, but her parents said that since the other party paid for the money and the venue, and only took a small share, it was obviously a concession to her, so she had to pay some of the money.
Seeing that Jiang Wenwen was determined to pay, He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan did not try to dissuade her.
"Wenwen, I'll take you to see our shop this afternoon. You can decide how to decorate and set it up yourself," He Tiantian said. The shop was one of those five-story buildings on the street, which they had originally planned to rent out.
He Tiantian planned to bring out three rooms. The first floor would be a lobby, a reception room, and some areas for displaying clothes and taking measurements.
The second and third floors are for receiving distinguished guests.
The fourth and fifth floors were used as staff dormitories.
The first floor of the back courtyard is a warehouse, which can be used to store fabrics.
"Okay, thank you, cousin-in-law. I definitely won't let you down," Jiang Wenwen said, very excited, her career was about to begin.
"No need to thank me. This 150,000 yuan is enough for renovations and buying fabrics," He Tiantian said. "By the way, I have a business card here. Go find someone who will renovate according to your requirements."
"Okay, I'll go take a look first, and then draw up the design before having someone do the renovations," Jiang Wenwen said, adding that she would provide guidance from the sidelines.
Qi Xiaoyan smiled and said, "Wenwen, don't worry and go for it. I study at a music academy, where there are many female classmates, each one more beautiful than the last. When I go to school wearing nice clothes, many people will ask me about it, and then I'll have many customers."
“Yes, yes!” Jiang Wenwen said, “When our business gets bigger and I can’t handle it all, I will find a few people who know how to sew to come and help, and at the same time, I will recruit a few apprentices.”
"Sure, you can decide for yourself," Qi Xiaoyan said. "Sister Tian and I will be responsible for promoting it for you."
"Thank you, cousin-in-law and Sister Xiaoyan," Jiang Wenwen said. She was confident in her skills and also had faith in her cousin-in-law and Sister Xiaoyan.
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