After a lively lunch at the state-run restaurant, Zhou Qiqi went straight to the First Garment Factory without taking a break.
Although my body is not fully recovered, my spirits have returned, and I'm thinking about the sampling and production of the [Self] series.
Master Ma from the factory took leave in advance to go back to his hometown to visit his elderly mother.
Zhou Qiqi was initially worried that with Master Ma gone, the factory would be missing a key technical worker, and she would be extremely busy for the next week, perhaps even having to personally oversee the pattern making process.
But when she actually arrived at the factory, she found that the situation was much better than she had expected, and could even be described as a pleasant surprise.
It turns out that the previous special recruitment for military spouses had been successfully completed, and a large number of new female workers had been recruited.
These people are truly a hidden force of geniuses!
Several of them have a natural talent for garment pattern making and can grasp concepts very quickly.
What surprised Zhou Qiqi even more was that there were two or three of them who used to be skilled technicians or key workers in a proper garment factory back in their hometown. They had solid skills and rich experience.
She had to give up her original job and travel thousands of miles to come here with her husband's army just to support his career.
However, the organization didn't have enough suitable positions to assign them immediately, so their talents were temporarily buried.
Zhou Qiqi's recruitment specifically for military spouses has opened a door for these capable women, providing them with a good way to continue to utilize their talents.
Those women who didn't have much technical skill but were dexterous and hardworking were also assigned to work in the workshop.
With so many new recruits pouring in, the two large workshops of the First Garment Factory, which had been idle due to poor performance, were bustling with activity again, their machines humming.
Moreover, because of what happened to Zhou Qiqi on her way home last time.
In addition, many military spouses now have to travel between their family compound and the No. 1 Garment Factory every day, making safety a major issue.
Zhou Shuhua specifically contacted her former leader at the Women's Federation to report the situation.
The leaders took it very seriously and quickly coordinated and made a decision:
From now on, a special shuttle bus will be arranged to run between the military dependents' area and the No. 1 Garment Factory, making four or five trips a day.
This is great! Military spouses no longer have to wait for the logistics delivery truck or ride their own bicycles to and from get off work or to the city to buy things. It's both convenient and safe.
With so many capable people suddenly under her command, Zhou Qiqi's burden was significantly lighter, making her commute much easier and less stressful.
The new series of styles did not require any modifications, and the process of pattern making, sample production, etc., proceeded exceptionally smoothly.
In less than five days, all the preliminary preparations were completed.
The sample garments were immediately sent to major wholesalers across the country, including those in Huacheng, a city at the forefront of the industry.
Today, the "Qi" brand has long been a well-known and prestigious brand in major wholesale markets.
The first batch of sweater dresses caught the eye of many people, and the later "Ink and Wash Splendor" winter collection was even more popular when it was launched!
The unique ink-wash effect makes each piece a work of art, so beautiful that it's hard to look away.
In addition, Zhou Qiqi has a broad business vision and is willing to offer discounts to wholesalers, resulting in affordable prices and outstanding designs, which has completely opened up sales channels and won her a good reputation.
The spring clothing samples for the "Ink and Wash Splendor, Self-Enjoyment" collection had just been sent out when the old-fashioned telephone at the First Garment Factory became a hotline again, ringing non-stop from morning till night.
Orders from wholesalers across the country started pouring in like snowflakes.
However, having experienced a surge in orders, Zhou Qiqi is now much more composed and no longer as excited as she was the first time, unable to sleep.
She was more focused on how to ensure production quality and quantity, as well as the brand's future development plan.
So, she was in the office with the publicity department, engrossed in studying the new product brochure.
While pondering whether to ask Wang Chunyan from the military arts troupe, who has a good image, to help take photos, or to find a more suitable model to better showcase the charm of the clothes.
Factory director Zhang Guoqiang burst in excitedly, shouting that he had some great news: a "remarkable big buyer" wanted to talk to her in person.
Zhou Qiqi didn't take it too seriously at first.
Without even looking up, her eyes still fixed on the sketchbook on the table, she simply waved her hand casually and said:
"Director Zhang, you can handle the sales matters yourself and make the decisions. You don't need to tell me everything."
Zhang Guoqiang was so anxious that he stamped his feet and emphasized:
"Oh my! Qiqi! This time it's really different! This isn't just any ordinary customer! This one's someone really important!"
Zhou Qiqi, still holding the sketchbook in her hand, merely shrugged upon hearing this, her tone somewhat dismissive, and said:
"Who is it? Aren't the most powerful clothing wholesalers in China all in Huacheng? Didn't we see all the people we were supposed to meet at the last press conference? What new faces could there be?"
She couldn't think of anyone else who could make Director Zhang so anxious.
Liu Xiaoqin, a young and curious college student who had just joined the publicity department, couldn't help but chime in and ask:
"Director Zhang, what kind of customer is he? Does he really want tens of thousands of pieces at once?"
Zhang Guoqiang shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum, and said excitedly:
"No, no! I... I just said I wanted one!"
"Just one?!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoqin's initial curiosity instantly turned into disappointment, her face fell, and she said somewhat discontentedly:
"Director Zhang, you must be joking! It's just buying a piece of clothing, why are you rushing over to bother Master Zhou? We're discussing important matters here!"
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