Chapter 485: Reality and Art Quarrel
Qi Mei is quite reliable in doing things.
Two thousand finished products were delivered in mid-April, which was just the right time. Su Jiaojiao was too busy with classes to have time, so Ding Linyu hired hourly workers to help, just like last year.
In the evening, he brought the sample clothes back to show Su Jiaojiao: "It looks good, especially the camel-colored windbreaker, which is very cool."
"It's really beautiful, and the workmanship is good." Su Jiaojiao looked at the sample clothes back and forth, tried them on, and said, "It's just right for this season."
In fact, the distance is still far, and the shipping cost must be considered.
Otherwise, you can pick up the goods half a month in advance. Windbreakers are early spring products and will be available on the market after the Chinese New Year. The prices range from fifty to over one hundred yuan.
Su Jiaojiao's windbreaker is still positioned in the mid-to-high-end market, with a wholesale price of 79 yuan and a retail price of 109 yuan.
Because it is a OEM process, she has to pay processing fees, so her profit is not high, only about 15%. The only advantage is that Qimei has high production capacity and can complete large orders in a short period of time and deliver them on time.
If she were to use her own new factory to produce this batch of windbreakers, although the profit would be higher, the production capacity would not be able to be increased.
Overall, it’s pretty much the same.
"I thought Auntie and Cai Ting would be able to come back together!" Ding Linyu called Cai Ting, and Cai Ting just said that something happened and she would be back in two days, but she didn't say what it was.
"My second aunt's old illness relapsed and she was admitted to the hospital. It happened to be the busy farming season in the village, so my second uncle couldn't take care of her. My mother was taking care of my second aunt in the hospital and helping them take care of my little cousin." Chen Guilan called her and told her about this. She said that her second aunt had caught a cold a few days ago. She originally thought it was a trivial matter, but she didn't know that her old illness had relapsed. She started looking for her children all over the street and even didn't recognize Xiao Sui Sui.
She originally thought that her second aunt's illness had recovered, but who knew it would come back again.
Chen Guilan said that depression can only be relieved but not eradicated, and it is already a good thing that she has not had an attack for so many years.
"This disease is indeed quite troublesome." Ding Linyu understood the whole story and expressed her understanding. "Actually, there's no need for them to rush over. It's not too late once they've settled their family affairs."
"I want to contact the hospital here and ask them to come over for treatment." Su Jiaojiao felt that she was capable of doing this now. Her second uncle's family had been helping them in the past few years, so it was her responsibility to contribute.
Anyway, now that they are here, food and accommodation are not a problem.
Cost is not an issue either.
"I heard that the Second Hospital near us is very good. Last time I accompanied Xin Yao to the hospital for an IV drip. I just don't know how the department that treats depression is." Ding Linyu is very familiar with the Second Hospital. When she worked part-time during college, she often passed by the Second Hospital.
"The Second Hospital is a top-tier hospital, so it shouldn't be a problem. It's mainly because it's close to Jinyuan, so it's convenient." Su Jiaojiao thought for a moment and called Chen Guilan. "Mom, they've been going to Jiao County Hospital for years. This time, I want you to bring your second aunt to the capital. The medical care here is better."
"That's fine with me, but the main problem is that your second aunt might not be willing to go." Chen Guilan hesitated. "She's emotionally unstable right now and needs someone to watch her 24 hours a day. The journey to the capital is long, and I'm afraid she won't want to go."
"Talk to my second uncle and the others." Su Jiaojiao knew that Chen Guilan had been staying with him in the hospital all these days. "Just tell them it was my idea and don't worry about the expenses."
"I understand." Chen Guilan agreed, "I'll discuss it with them later."
After Su Jiaojiao finished her call, Ding Linyu started complaining about Marco again: "Marco heard the windbreakers had arrived and even went over to see them. Then he criticized us again, saying they were just common goods with no special features."
"He's talking." Su Jiaojiao didn't want to argue with Marco Bo. "He just needs to quickly finalize these two summer styles. The new factory is nearby, so they can be on the market at any time. Then it will all depend on his ability."
What Marco means is that all products must have a theme, and then a series should be designed based on this theme, such as dusk, fallen leaves, lovesickness, etc.
The idea is good, but it's not practical at this stage.
She has to quickly grab these classic and popular styles to ensure cash flow. Only when she has enough food and clothing can she talk about poetry and distant places.
The two were chatting about Marco when Fang Zeyang called. "Jingjiao, your fashion designer was here today. He was very particular about the fabrics he wanted, and he wanted us to hand-dye that peach square-neck puff sleeve design in a gradient color. You know, hand-dyeing is expensive and only works on small batches of fabric or pre-cut pieces and finished products. Are you sure you want us to do it by hand?"
"I don't know about this. Let's discuss it first!" Su Jiaojiao was speechless. She thought it was just an ordinary Korean summer outfit, how come it turned out to be hand-printed and dyed?
"Look, I told you we can't afford to hire a fashion designer like that." Ding Linyu also thought it was too much trouble. "We cut the pieces, then send them back for printing and dyeing, and then bring them back for processing. If there's a damaged piece, there's nothing we can do to replace it, and the cost is high."
Su Jiaojiao called Marco again and asked him about printing and dyeing. Marco said lightly, "Only gradient colors can truly reproduce the scenery of dusk. Have you ever seen a sunset with a uniform color?"
"If we add hand-printing and dyeing, how much will it cost?" Su Jiaojiao asked him. "No matter how good your design and fabric are, if the price is too high, consumers won't buy it."
"Mr. Su, I think there's something wrong with your thinking. Why do you always think about cost? If the cost is high, the retail price is also high, and you can't lose money." Marco Bo felt it necessary to do some ideological work on Su Jiaojiao. "I've seen all those generic trench coats you own. They have no personality at all. You're just following the crowd. You keep talking about innovation, but does changing the style mean innovation?"
"Innovation without considering cost is called unbridled imagination. Don't forget, whether it's a mass-market product or unique art, the ultimate goal is to realize profits, not to admire it for oneself." Su Jiaojiao also felt that Marcobo needed some ideological education. "I allow you to engage in art, but the cost price of this clothing must be kept between fifteen and twenty yuan."
"That's impossible." Marco Bo was surprised. "I told you, this is a Twilight series, not a common product. It's impossible to make it at such a low cost."
"If you can't make it, reduce the cost. For example, remove the lace or gradient colors, or change the fabric." Su Jiaojiao directly brought out the data. "Currently, the short-sleeved shirts on the market are basically between 20 and 50 yuan, and the ones in 20 or 30 yuan are the best sellers. We are targeting the mid-range, so the retail price can be around 50 yuan, but no higher. Any higher will affect sales and lead to inventory pressure. Our consumer group is the general public, and you have to consider their consumption level. Besides, I don't think gradient colors are much better looking than solid colors."
"If you say that, we can't continue to cooperate. I want to resign!" Marco was angry.
"Okay!" Su Jiaojiao's patience is limited. No matter how talented a designer is, if he doesn't consider the interests of the company, there is no need for her to keep him.
Two days later, Yu Tian heard that Su Jiaojiao and Marco had had a quarrel, so she rushed to Jinyuan to mediate. However, as soon as she got downstairs, she ran into Qin Xiuming.
The two met here by chance, both of them were very surprised.
Yu Tian didn't want to talk to him, but she heard Qin Xiuming say calmly, "Since we've met, let's chat for a while!"
"I have nothing to talk about with a liar." Yu Tian sneered and went up to the third floor without looking back.
"We are not scammers, we are also victims." Qin Xiuming couldn't bear it anymore and followed her to Su Jiaojiao's house.
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