Chapter 13: Successfully Selling Designs
"It's getting late. I should go back." After finishing what he needed to talk about, Pei Xingzhi prepared to leave.
"Hey, don't be impatient." Shen Yanhui saw Qin Song hadn't left yet, so he tried to stop Pei Xingzhi. "My dad's company wants to make some new investments recently. I think what you and Ye Ci are doing is quite suitable. Do you want to learn more about it?"
Upon hearing about investment, Pei Xingzhi sat down immediately: "Uncle, what is your main investment direction? What Ye Ci and I are working on has just taken shape. If it catches your eye, I can immediately compile a detailed document and send it to you."
Shen Yanhui smiled with satisfaction: "My father has long appreciated your ability. Just because of your name, Pei Xingzhi, my father is willing to invest."
"That's a bit exaggerated. If my name was really that powerful, the Pei Group wouldn't have ended up bankrupt." Pei Xingzhi smiled self-deprecatingly, with deep fatigue between his brows.
He hadn't slept all night, so it was inevitable that he felt a little tired to talk about the project now. He waved to the waiter to refill his coffee.
The coffee was freshly brewed and still steaming. Pei Xingzhi glanced at the waiter and said thank you, then looked away, but unexpectedly caught a glimpse of Qin Song on the other side.
"..." He raised his hand to adjust his glasses on the bridge of his nose and stared at the figure for several seconds before making sure that he had not recognized the wrong person.
That really was Qin Song.
Qin Song was facing him sideways, concentrating on drawing something on his tablet. Opposite her sat a fierce-looking woman. The woman drank her coffee and stared at her, as if waiting for her to do something.
"What are you looking at?" Shen Yanhui asked knowingly, following his gaze towards Qin Song.
"Isn't that Qin Song?" She pretended to be surprised and reminded Pei Xingzhi considerately, "Qin Song is here too, Xingzhi, do you want to go over and call her over?"
"No need." Pei Xingzhi refused decisively. Although he didn't know why Qin Song was here, looking at Qin Song's focused and serious expression, he guessed that she must be doing something important, so it would be better not to disturb her.
"Let's continue with our conversation." He turned around and looked at Shen Yanhui with a slight smile.
Shen Yanhui winked at him playfully: "Okay..."
Jiang Mian is a very patient person. She sat opposite Qin Song and watched him for as long as he painted. Apart from replying to two messages occasionally, she did nothing else.
Just to make sure that what Qin Song painted was completed under her nose.
Qin Song painted for a full three hours. When I raised my head again, the back of my neck was so sore.
"Please take a look at it, Sister Jiang." She saved the manuscript and handed the tablet to Jiang Mian.
Jiang Mian still had a smile on his face, but the meaning of his expression had quietly changed during the three hours that Qin Song was busy.
She took the tablet and looked at the manuscript carefully.
The topic she gave Qin Song was summer. Qin Song directly drew a complete set of jewelry design drafts for her.
Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings. Each model is full of details, every design echoes each other, and every color is just right.
Jiang Mian is a professional, so he can naturally see that Qin Song is also a professional.
Qin Song saw her reaction clearly and did not hide the smugness on his face.
"Due to time constraints, I designed this draft to be relatively simple. But it can barely meet Sister Jiang's initial quotation."
Jiang Mian returned the tablet to Qin Song, was silent for a moment, and only said three words: "You win."
Qin Song raised his eyebrows: "Of course I won. Since I dared to come to you with the design drawings, I was prepared not to lose."
"Jiang Jie, am I qualified to talk to you about design now?"
Jiang Mian: "Of course."
The three-hour test was enough for Jiang Mian to find out Qin Song's true strength. Qin Song is not only the original creator of the design drawings, but also has strong design skills.
Designers like her are exactly what Jiang Mian's studio needs most.
But Jiang Mian didn't dare to accept her because her reputation in Yuncheng was too bad.
If she bought Qin Song's design drawings and let Qin Song's name appear in her studio, then she would never be able to sell anything produced by her studio.
Starting a business is not easy, and she will not joke about her hard work.
"Ms. Qin, I like your design style. But unfortunately, I'm afraid I'm not your best partner."
Jiang Mian's refusal was very tactful, just to save some face for himself and Qin Song.
But Qin Song ruthlessly punctured this precarious "face".
"You are afraid of me." Qin Song said directly: "I am a person who carries my own risks. You are afraid that cooperating with me will bring unnecessary trouble to your studio."
Jiang Mian was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Qin Song to speak so bluntly. But then he admitted generously: "Yes, I am afraid."
Now that the matter was said, there was no need for her to leave any room for negotiation.
"Miss Qin's reputation in Yuncheng is rotten to the core. I'm a businessman, and reputation is also a criterion that I must consider when selecting a partner. Obviously, Miss Qin's reputation is contrary to my standards."
"So, I don't dare to cooperate with Miss Qin."
This result was expected as early as when Qin Song decided to make money by drawing pictures. Thanks to the supporting actress, the name "Qin Song" has become an existence that everyone in Yuncheng wants to avoid.
Except for Pei Xingzhi, no one dared to have anything to do with her, and no one was willing to cooperate with her.
So, she took the initiative to propose another cooperation plan.
"Jiang Jie, this isn't the only way to cooperate. If you really care about my reputation, you don't have to disclose my real information. My online name is Pei Dahua, and you can just think of me as an online artist, not a professional jewelry designer."
"Online artist?" Jiang Mian smiled. "Ms. Qin, the price of an online artist is different from that of a professional designer. If you are only an online artist, I can't give you the price you want even for your most proud work."
"It doesn't matter." Qin Song was very open-minded and was mentally prepared.
"As long as Sister Jiang doesn't maliciously lower the price, I can accept it."
"Really?" These words hit Jiang Mian's heart. As soon as Qin Song finished speaking, she couldn't wait to confirm: "Can you really accept it?"
Qin Song nodded: "I can accept it. Sister Jiang has seen my current situation. Apart from my skills, I don't have any bargaining power. Besides, I am really short of money now. As long as Sister Jiang is willing to give a normal price, then I will sell it."
"Deal!" This was what Jiang Mian was waiting for.
"But I have to tell you in advance that you have to sign a confidentiality agreement when you sign the contract. Do you know what this agreement means?"
Qin Song: "I know. Don't worry, Jiang Jie, I don't have much money to pay for the breach of contract now."
Jiang Mian blinked in satisfaction, then took out his phone and asked for Qin Song’s contact information: “Add WeChat, I will communicate with you on WeChat about the details of the follow-up cooperation.”
Qin Song breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay."
After spending nearly five hours in the cafe, Qin Song finally sold his design drawings. Jiang Mian was a straightforward person. He waved his hand and asked for three of her drawings, including the one she had just drawn on the spot.
She checked the time, packed her things and left. But after turning around, she was caught off guard and met Pei Xingzhi's eyes.
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