Chapter 160 Pregnant Woman
When the strangers saw Lin Jinyan's excited and nervous expressions, they did not dare to speak back. However, the employees in the store greeted Lin Jin one after another.
"Hello, boss."
"Boss, you're here. They felt their shoes were a little dirty and were embarrassed to go in, so we waited outside with them."
"Boss, when do we start the interview?"
Lin Jianyan looked at these unfamiliar faces and counted them secretly. There were ten people. Six of them were a little older, not very old, probably in their early thirties. The remaining four looked younger, probably in their early twenties. Zhang Ting was one of them.
They were all dressed very simply, and some of them even looked like patchwork boys stacked on top of each other, making it obvious that they were from a poor family.
Lin Jianyan withdrew his gaze, raised the corners of his mouth, and revealed a gentle smile: "It's okay, come in, just be careful not to damage the things in the house."
After hearing this, everyone moved their feet carefully and followed Lin Jianyan into the luxurious studio.
They carefully stepped over the threshold and entered the house. Their eyes widened in shock at the sight before them, and their steps became slow and hesitant.
The scenery inside made them feel like they had arrived in a fairyland, noble and luxurious. They dared not even imagine such a house and never thought that they would step into one one day.
There are sparkling crystal chandeliers, gorgeous murals hanging on the walls, and thick carpets on the floor that are as soft as clouds. Every step you take feels like you are being gently wrapped, and every breath you take is filled with refreshing fragrance.
Their arrival seemed out of place; their cheap clothes and unrefined attire formed a sharp contrast with the luxury of the house.
They stood there stiffly, their eyes full of awe and uneasiness, their hands nervously tugging at the corners of their clothes, and they didn't even dare to move their feet for fear of dirtying the mirror-like ground.
Seeing them all gathered together cautiously, Lin Jianyan smiled and said, "It's okay, sit down, the interview will start soon, don't worry."
They looked at the soft and luxurious sofa and shook their heads quickly, "No, no, no, thank you, boss. We won't sit here."
Lin Jianyan did not force them to sit down. After waiting for a while, they would get tired and sit down. He asked the security guard to bring him a chair and a table, and then he sat down.
He waved and asked the old employees to leave.
"Then let's start the test now. The test is very simple. It is to make a set of clothes for yourself."
Lin Jianyan clapped his hands, and soon several security guards came in carrying two large boxes. Inside were several pieces of cotton cloth with different patterns, as well as scissors, needles, threads, buttons and other tools.
"You have an entire afternoon. I will inspect your work at five o'clock. Those who pass will stay, and those who fail will be eliminated."
"Okay, we can start now. It's still four hours until five o'clock. I hope you can make it in time."
The women looked at each other, and no one dared to be the first to make a move.
Zhang Ting was the first to break the silence. She took a deep breath and walked towards the box to choose fabrics. When the others saw her taking the lead, they quickly walked forward to choose what they needed.
Time passed quietly, and the only sounds in the room were the clicking of scissors, the sound of needle and thread, and the occasional nervous breathing of the women.
Lin Jianyan folded his arms across his chest and watched for a while, observing their every move, from their choice of fabrics, to their cutting techniques, to the use of needle and thread, every detail was within his sight.
You can't use a sewing machine. It's all done by hand, which is a test of your skills. The smoothness of the lines and the fineness of the stitches require solid basic skills to be comparable to those sewn by a machine.
Lin Jianyan looked at it for a while and had an idea in his mind, but the final result would have to wait until all the finished products were out before he could make a comprehensive consideration.
Gu Min happened to come, so he handed the observation task over to her and went back to the office to design the draft.
Time passed by little by little, and when he came to his senses again, it was time. At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
"Teacher time is up."
Lin Jianyan rubbed his temples, stood up, straightened his clothes, responded and walked out.
The hall had been tidied up, and some scraps of cloth and threads had been swept away. Only the women were left standing there nervously, holding the clothes they had made in their hands.
Lin Jianyan stood in the middle of the hall, slowly scanning everyone with his eyes, nodded slightly, and then said softly: "Everyone please come forward in turn to display and introduce your own works. From left to right, start."
The first person on the left is a woman in her thirties. She walked forward nervously and unfolded the skirt in her hand. "I made an ordinary floral skirt. Because I like floral fabrics, I also embroidered a few small flowers on it."
Lin Jianyan looked at the skirt carefully. The floral patterns on the hem were fresh and elegant. Although the stitches on the small flowers were not extremely delicate, it was obvious that they were made with great care, and each flower exuded a simple beauty.
He checked the seams on the inside of the skirt and found the stitches to be quite fine. He smiled and nodded, "Very good. Please try it on, Amin. Take this lady to try it on."
Gu Min responded and took the woman in her thirties to a fitting room nearby. The woman's face was full of surprise and nervousness.
When the woman came to the fitting room, she didn't know what she was thinking about. Her face suddenly turned pale. "Must I try it?"
Gu Min nodded, "Yes, this is also part of the assessment. The size of the clothes you make for yourself must fit you. The size of the clothes made for the nobles is very strict."
The woman's hands trembled slightly, and her lips also trembled a little. After hesitating for a long time, she whispered: "I... I'm not sure if the size is right. I was too nervous when I did it. I was just afraid that..."
Gu Min frowned, not understanding why she showed resistance. "It's okay, go put it on first, and the teacher will check it later."
The woman bit her lip, her eyes full of helplessness and uneasiness. She took a deep breath, as if mustering up great courage, then slowly pushed open the door of the fitting room and walked in.
The door closed gently in front of Gu Min, and rustling sounds came from inside, but the sounds were intermittent, as if every move she made was filled with hesitation and uneasiness.
After a while, there was no movement in the fitting room. The door slowly opened and the woman walked out slowly with her head lowered. Her face was full of tension.
Gu Min saw her slightly bulging belly and finally understood why she was so nervous. She widened her eyes in surprise and asked, "Are you pregnant?"
The clothes she was wearing just now were a bit too big, so it wasn't noticeable. It was only when she changed into these slim-fitting floral dresses that I discovered that her belly was slightly bulging.
The woman's face flushed red, she protected her belly with her hands and replied timidly, "Well, it's been three months. I... I was afraid that this would affect my chance, so I didn't dare to try it on."
"I'm so sorry."