Lu Wanqing won the competition, and Gangcheng Film and Television Company immediately extended an olive branch to her, saying that they were willing to ask her to design and produce all the clothes in the latest work of famous Hong Kong star Ren Lihua.
Ren Lihua's recent film features hundreds of outfits, including modern clothes and cheongsams. Manager Chen has already invited several designers to form a team.
If Lu Wanqing joins, she will become the first person from mainland China to do so.
This honor will not only bring her a substantial income, but will also accumulate great fame, which will further increase her net worth in the future.
"Manager Chen, thank you for the invitation, but my studies have only just begun, and I certainly can't give it up," Lu Wanqing politely declined.
Manager Chen thought for a moment, then extended a hand to her, "Ms. Lu, you can continue your studies, as long as you make fifty pieces of clothing that Ms. Ren is satisfied with within a month. It would be a pleasure to cooperate with you."
People in the port city are known for their efficiency; they don't procrastinate.
"May I have a signed photo of Miss Ren?" Lu Wanqing extended her hand and shook hands lightly with Manager Chen, giving him a playful smile.
Manager Chen smiled and asked one of her staff members to bring her an eight-inch photo of Ren Lihua.
Lu Wanqing knew that this photo was very difficult to obtain, so she happily signed the contract with Manager Chen immediately.
Fifty pieces of clothing, half of which are modern clothes and half are cheongsams. If we were to make a selection, we might have to produce a hundred pieces. This is a huge undertaking.
Lu Wanqing felt that she would never be able to go to bed before 10 o'clock again.
However, no matter how tired she was, she was happy to do it. Others would love to have such an opportunity but couldn't get it!
It was precisely because of this windfall opportunity that some unpleasant rumors began to circulate on campus.
"Did you know? I heard that Lu Wanqing and Han Dongsheng knew each other before. During the awards ceremony, Lu Wanqing even flirted with him!"
"No wonder she won the award, even surpassing Feng Yu. Her background is truly impressive."
Lu Wanqing was sitting in the classroom when she heard these whispers behind her back.
After class, Lu Wanqing stood up and walked straight towards them, coldly saying:
"Which eye of yours saw me flirting with Professor Han? You believe everything others say, you're being used as pawns without even realizing it. Professor Han and I have absolutely no relationship. If you keep spreading rumors, don't blame me for not warning you!"
The girl who had been gossiping about her was stunned by her intimidating aura, shrank back, chuckled awkwardly, and quickly ran away.
The others also lowered their heads, seemingly even more certain that her background was extraordinary; otherwise, why would she be so aggressive?
After returning home, Lu Wanqing told Lin Ye about it, looking aggrieved.
Why do people generally believe that only those with connections can achieve success?
As Lin Ye helped her carry the fabric she had bought back to her studio, he comforted her, "Why worry about them? Just focus on doing your best. You'll be so busy for the next month that you won't even have time to eat, so why bother with these things?"
Perhaps this is a good thing; knowing you have connections, they won't dare to cause you trouble.
Lu Wanqing thought about it and realized that what he said made sense. Who could control what other people thought? The most important thing was to complete the order well as quickly as possible.
It just so happens that it's the end of the semester, and there are final exams to take, so she really doesn't have time to think about anything else.
As Lu Wanqing got busy, Zhao Xiaolan was also busy. Whenever she had time, she would help Lu Wanqing make clothes.
Once the clothes were designed and the fabrics were matched, Zhao Xiaolan could produce the finished products, which basically met Lu Wanqing's vision. Their long-term cooperation had made the two of them very compatible.
Elaine Chao was also very happy. When she was making clothes, she was completely absorbed in it, as if the whole world was just the sound of the sewing machine.
However, she usually works when the babies are sleeping; when they are awake, she takes them out to play.
She bought two more bamboo strollers, and the three babies sat in them, being pushed side by side by Elaine Chao and Lin Chunhua in the park, attracting 100% attention.
Over the course of a few months, she also became familiar with Grandma Han.
Grandma Han always made an excuse to have Aunt Pang take her to the park to practice tai chi, but actually she was waiting for Zhao Xiaolan to bring the children over. The group would play with the children and have a great time.
After getting to know her better, she discovered that Elaine Chao was gentle and kind, with a dignified and elegant appearance, and quite a good match for her youngest son.
She then became even more persistent in pestering Zhao Xiaolan, trying to persuade her to meet Han Dongsheng.
"If Xiaolan and Dongsheng get together, not only will I have a daughter-in-law, but I'll also gain three great-grandchildren for free. It's such a good deal!" Old Mrs. Han thought happily.
Zhao Xiaolan simply smiled at Old Lady Han's suggestion. Not to mention that she had an agreement with Liu Zhengfeng, just thinking about Old Lady Han's eldest daughter-in-law made her shudder. She had no desire to be sisters-in-law with someone like that.
She thoroughly enjoys her current life; she can take care of her baby and make clothes. Compared to her peers in the alley who still have to go to work, she is incredibly fortunate.
Lu Wanqing is such a capable daughter-in-law that she doesn't need to work hard to earn money and can enjoy a comfortable life from a young age.
Just after Zhao Xiaolan and Lin Chunhua pushed the baby home, Grandma Han also arrived home.
Han Dongsheng wasn't at work today; he was watering the flowers in the yard when he saw his mother return.
"Mom, where did you go?" Han Dongsheng turned to ask her.
Grandma Han smiled, imagining what it would be like to see her youngest son walking with Zhao Xiaolan.
Auntie Pang chimed in, "Isn't it just that they went to the park again to play with those triplets?"
Grandma Han is over seventy years old, yet she still runs around everywhere, which exhausts her.
There was a hint of resentment in her words.
However, having been by her side for over a decade, Grandma Han didn't mind at all, and instead laughed heartily:
"What's the point of staying home all day? You should go out and move around more."
"Dongsheng, next time you have a day off, come with me. I'll introduce you to someone."
After the old lady finished speaking, she instructed Aunt Pang to cook, and then went back to her room to change her clothes.
Every time she went out, Aunt Pang would make her change into a nice outfit, but cotton shirts were still the most comfortable and close-fitting.
I heard that Elaine Chao can sew clothes. Next time I buy some fabric, I'll ask her to make a few outfits for me.
Thinking this, she smiled and called Han Dongsheng in from outside, insisting that she take his measurements.
"Mom, I don't usually care much about what I wear, so you don't need to make it for me." Han Dongsheng's body was cooperating, but his words were full of resistance.
He usually wears the uniform issued to him for work; as a government employee, he wears a white shirt and a jacket.
He usually dresses casually at home, but when he goes for a run in the morning, he wears sportswear. Men's clothes are limited to a few styles, so there's not much to choose from.
Grandma Han gave his measurements to Zhao Xiaolan so she could make two sets of autumn clothes.
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