Two days later, at the tailor shop.
"Mingyue, these are some snacks I made myself. Why don't you try them and see how they taste?"
Grandma Wu brought out a plate of osmanthus cakes.
"It smells so good."
The room was filled with the fragrance of the osmanthus cake.
Grandma Wu said with a smile, "All the osmanthus flowers in the house are in bloom. I picked some to make osmanthus cakes, and I also dried a lot to make tea and osmanthus honey. I've prepared a portion for each of you, and I'll give them to Xiao Qin and the others when they come."
Gu Mingyue smiled and said, "Then I won't be polite. It smells delicious."
Osmanthus cake is soft and delicate, moist but not sticky. After swallowing, a faint osmanthus fragrance lingers on the lips and teeth, as if one is in an osmanthus garden.
"I'm glad you like it."
Grandma Wu has no children and has been running this tailor shop since her husband passed away. When these young people first came to her door saying they wanted to make clothes together, she thought they were just joking.
Judging from how they've spent time together, they seem to be serious.
Gu Mingyue was in charge of making the clothes, and the two had more in common. Grandma Wu enjoyed being with her.
"Shouldn't you pick up that dress today?"
Grandma Wu was referring to the dress Qin Xiangping made, which she was supposed to pick up today according to the schedule.
"Ding-dong."
The doorbell rang, and Gu Mingyue looked up and smiled.
"The person has arrived."
Qin Xiangping led a reluctant little girl in.
"I'm sorry, I was almost late. I hope I've delayed your meal."
Qin Xiangping wiped the sweat from her forehead.
"Oh, it's no trouble at all. We can eat anytime. It's important that you're here. I'll get your clothes right away."
The customer has already paid the deposit, so all they need to do is prepare the clothes. Rushing the customer would be a disaster.
Gu Mingyue's face was full of "you're the guest, you're in charge" expressions.
Seeing Qin Xiangping panting heavily, Gu Mingyue poured her a glass of water and handed it to her.
Qin Xiangping felt relief from her burning throat only after drinking it all in one go.
Sun Qianqian followed behind her mother, secretly observing the tailor shop in front of her, somewhat puzzled as to why they wanted to buy clothes there.
The newly opened department stores in Beijing are very impressive. Many of her friends shop there, buying not only fresh goods from the south but also a lot of imported products.
She'd have face when she talked about it. This tailor shop was small, but it looked clean and tidy, and the fabric seemed pretty good. But if she had to choose between it and a department store, she'd choose the department store first.
She whispered in her mother's ear, "Mom, why don't we go to the department store to buy it?"
Qin Xiangping: "Isn't this great? I'm sure you'll like the dress your mother picked out for you."
I used to pick out and make clothes for the children at the tailor shop, and those were good times.
The master craftsman has excellent skills and high precision.
Although Qin Xiangping works in a garment factory, she feels that handmade clothes are more comfortable and fit better.
"When you said you were making clothes for your daughter the other day, were you referring to this comrade?"
When her daughter was mentioned, Qin Xiangping's face lit up even more.
“Master Gu is right, this is my daughter Qianqian.”
My daughter is going to a social gathering soon, and as a mother, I'm worried about her daughter's future and want to buy her a nice outfit.
My daughter usually pays the most attention to her clothes and likes to go shopping for clothes with her friends at department stores.
Qin Xiangping does not deny that the clothes in department stores are good, but they also have disadvantages.
Her daughter inherited her mother's figure and was plump. Outsiders praised her for being blessed, but only she knew the bitterness in her heart.
If you gain three to five pounds without careful attention, you won't be able to buy clothes that fit.
Department stores have limited sizes, and if the clothes don't fit, you can only return them. It's much more convenient to go to a tailor shop.
Gu Mingyue greeted Sun Qianqian with a smile, "Hello, my name is Gu Mingyue."
"Hello, Sun Qianqian."
Sun Qianqian looked at Gu Mingyue's slender arms with envy. Not only was she beautiful, but she also had a great figure.
She was very envious.
"Comrade Sun, would you like to try on the clothes? If there's anything that doesn't fit, we can make alterations."
Sun Qianqian looked at the dress in her hand, then at her mother's expectant gaze, and nodded slightly.
She's rather plump, and most of the clothes she buys from department stores need to be altered.
He wasn't too fond of the clothes Gu Mingyue had brought out, but she was right; they were made at a tailor shop, so any unsuitable parts could be altered on the spot.
The tailor shop had a special place to change clothes, and Gu Mingyue set up a fan-shaped changing room in the corner.
Considering her figure, Gu Mingyue chose styles that were more fitted and flattering to her figure.
The dress is a long A-line style, flaring out in a fan shape from the chest down.
The fabric chosen is crisp but not stiff, avoiding overly soft and clingy fabrics, which can easily make the person look more bulky.
After changing her clothes, Sun Qianqian touched the fabric in her hands and realized she had underestimated this tailor shop.
Judging from the fabric alone, she felt it was perfect.
When Sun Qianqian came out, Qin Xiangping's eyes lit up.
She happily stepped forward, took her daughter's hand, and looked her over from left to right, becoming more and more satisfied with the sight.
"I told you their clothes were good; look how well they fit."
What's most remarkable is that while highlighting personal strengths, they also conceal minor physical defects.
A few days ago, when Master Gu was making clothes, I didn't believe her. Now it seems that I underestimated her.
She's so skilled; it would be great if she could work in a garment factory.
Qin Xiangping is the workshop director of the garment factory.
Their garment factory used to be very profitable, but in recent years, with the arrival of various new styles of products from the south, the local garment factories have become increasingly unprofitable, and they can't even afford to pay their workers' wages.
If things continue like this, we'll have to close down sooner or later.
Qin Xiangping recently saw two young women on the street whose clothes had a very distinctive style.
I initially thought they bought it from a department store, but after shamelessly asking, I found out they made it at this tailor shop.
That's why she came to them to have clothes made.
Qin Xiangping was interested in cooperation. The tailor shop had excellent skills, and if she could reach a cooperation agreement with their factory, the garment factory could be saved.
Sun Qianqian wore two simple braids today, which didn't quite match her clothes.
Gu Mingyue helped her put her hair up in a low bun.
Sun Qianqian looked at herself in the mirror and became more and more satisfied, her lips curving into a wide smile.
Grandma Wu smiled and said, "This dress looks really good on me. It fits perfectly, and the colors are vibrant, making me look full of energy."
Qin Xiangping then took the opportunity to bring up the topic of cooperation with Gu Mingyue.
"To be honest, I wanted to ask if you sell this sample?"
Qin Xiangping explained, “I work in a garment factory. The factory’s profits are getting lower and lower. Although the workers don’t say it, they are anxious behind the scenes. As the director, I can’t just stand by and watch such a big place decline. I have to do something.”
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