Chapter 233 Top Designer
Zhou Yujie quietly slipped his hand into his trouser pocket and touched the stack of translation manuscripts that had been prepared beforehand.
Those were emergency materials he prepared overnight in case of communication errors.
But looking at everything in perfect order, he sighed softly.
The group continued forward, passing through the clean and bright workshop corridor and entering the packaging area.
Just as everyone was about to pass by, Dren stopped and his gaze fell on a ribbon in a worker's hand.
He pointed with his finger.
"Can these packaging ribbons be recycled? Our customers in country D are particularly concerned about environmental issues, especially packaging materials, which must meet sustainable development standards."
Before he finished speaking, Guo Yanlong immediately stepped forward.
"Mr. Deren, please rest assured! All the packaging materials in our factory are made of natural cotton, without any plastic or synthetic fiber components. This ribbon itself is also made of cotton and can be reused after being removed."
"It can be used as a handkerchief, a napkin, or even laid on the table as a small tablecloth, so there is no waste. This environmentally friendly packaging solution was carefully designed by our team after many discussions and tests. It is both beautiful and practical."
After saying that, he quickly pulled a stack of documents from his briefcase and handed them to Dren.
Dren took the document and began to read it page by page.
After turning a few pages, he looked up and his gaze swept over everyone present.
"I am very satisfied with your factory. Not only are your craftsmanship superb, but more importantly, you are responsible and visionary. Now, can we discuss the specifics of our cooperation?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Changyu's heart began to race.
The moment the words were spoken, the surrounding workers erupted in cheers.
Guo Yanlong bowed slightly to Delun.
"Of course! The meeting room is ready, and we've prepared coffee especially for you. Two spoonfuls of sugar, no milk, just like you've always preferred."
Deren was slightly taken aback.
"How do you know I never add milk to my coffee? Even many of my old friends don't know that."
Standing to the side, Zhou Lijuan chuckled and took over the conversation.
"This is all thanks to Mr. Zhou. We did our homework in advance, learning about your lifestyle and preferences through various channels, hoping to provide you with the most considerate service."
After hearing this, Deren couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"You guys are so thoughtful! Not only are your products of excellent quality, but you've also considered such details so carefully. I feel very secure and honored to work with such a partner."
In the conference room, witnessed by Zhou Yujie, Delun and Guo Yanlong officially signed a cooperation agreement.
Guo Yanlong took the contract from Qi Changyu, his hands trembling slightly.
The garment factory has been open for less than a year, and every step it has taken has been extremely difficult, growing from just a few dozen workers to its current size.
But no one expected that they would take on such a huge order in one go!
Now, the entire city of Huzhou will know the name of their factory.
After the contract was signed, Deren put away his pen with satisfaction.
"I'd like to meet your designer."
Guo Yanlong was taken aback.
Designer?
"Lijuan! Quick! Go home and call your mother!"
Isn't Zhou Shufen the factory's only star designer?
Zhou Lijuan nodded and turned to rush out.
Qi Changyu grabbed her wrist and quickly pulled out his car keys, stuffing them into her hand.
"Take my bike and hurry up! Don't linger on the road!"
She snatched the keys, tightened her grip, and ran out the door.
"I'll be right back!"
Guo Yanlong rubbed his hands together as Delun explained.
"That designer... doesn't come to the factory often. She mainly works from home, and she does all the drawing and prototyping by herself. Please wait a moment, she lives nearby and will be there soon."
Instead of urging him, Deren flipped through the sample garment designs on the table.
After a moment, he smiled and said.
"This designer must be very talented. The lines are simple yet elegant, the cuts are bold yet practical, and her attention to detail is outstanding. I really look forward to meeting her."
Deputy Factory Director Pan secretly approached Guo Yanlong.
"Factory manager, is Boss Zhou really capable? She doesn't even speak English. What if she can't communicate with Delun and things go wrong... wouldn't that cause problems?"
Guo Yanlong glared at him.
"What do you know? Half of our success today is thanks to her hard work! Do you know that she only slept four hours a day for three consecutive months? Do you know that she paid for books, watched videos, and analyzed data out of her own pocket to study market trends? You don't know anything, so stop talking nonsense!"
He was tough on the surface, but he wasn't sure what to expect.
They don't talk much, and apart from work-related communication, they hardly have any private interactions.
But it was precisely this kind of woman who attracted the attention of someone like his cousin…
She is definitely not simple.
Guo Zhenyi, who used to be so arrogant, actually brought her up on his own initiative and praised her highly.
This in itself speaks volumes.
Qi Changyu moved all of Zhou Shufen's design drafts to the conference room and neatly spread them out on the long table.
Twenty minutes later, the door was gently pushed open.
Zhou Lijuan walked in slowly.
Zhou Shufen followed closely behind her.
She just got her marriage certificate yesterday, and today she's wearing a bright red down jacket.
The moment that splash of red appeared at the door, everyone's eyes turned to her.
This down jacket is not one of those ordinary styles you often see in shopping malls; it's a unique, custom-made piece.
The collar and cuffs are densely embroidered with a circle of lotus scrolls in extremely fine silver thread.
As she moved, the hem of her dress swayed, and the embroidered patterns flowed in the light and shadow.
The tailoring of down jackets is also extremely meticulous.
Her hair was neatly tied into a low bun, with a few strands hanging down beside her ears.
Deren was intently looking through the design drawings in his hands.
Hearing the noise from the doorway, I subconsciously looked up.
The moment my eyes met that splash of red, I forgot to even turn the pages of the blueprints in my hand.
He paused for a moment.
"My God, this red...it's breathtaking. The designs on it are simply living works of art!"
Zhou Yujie understood and quickly translated it to Zhou Shufen with a smile.
"Little sister, you look absolutely stunning in this outfit. Even Mr. Deren couldn't help but praise you, saying it's like a work of art."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Shufen's cheeks flushed slightly.
She raised her hand and gently touched the embroidery on her collar.
"I just finished making it a few days ago. I was just thinking that it would be cold in winter and I wanted something warm, so I didn't think much of it. I never expected it would make you laugh."
Guo Yanlong sat in the corner, observing silently.
Deputy Factory Director Pan quietly leaned close to Old Yang's ear.
"My goodness, Mr. Zhou's outfit is so stunning! Even the most expensive professional models in shopping malls can't match his charisma! He looks absolutely amazing on camera!"
Old Yang nodded repeatedly, his eyes fixed on the embroidery on the collar.
"Look at this stitch, it's as fine as a hair, and the lines are so smooth, you can hardly see the seam. This isn't something you just sewed casually; it's clearly something a skilled embroiderer painstakingly made, stitch by stitch. She's a true designer; she's meticulous to the core even when it comes to choosing a coat."
Delun had already walked up to Zhou Shufen, and as the distance closed, he could see the exquisite embroidery more clearly.
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