Ji Kai was organizing the goods. The stall's goods were for domestic customers. A meter of tablecloth cost a few cents, and the money was three or five yuan. Compared to export orders, this money didn't excite him.
There weren't many people around in the afternoon. Liu Lanfang's storytelling was playing on the loudspeaker. Ji Kai was also planning to pack up and go home for lunch when he caught a glimpse of a girl in a white suit and denim shorts walking over.
The girl was quite fashionable, with her hair down and her suit loosely draped. She was slim but not skinny, with long, straight, slender legs and delicate, fair skin.
I must say, this suit is quite nice. It's like a popular style in Europe and America, yet it has the refinement of Asian aesthetics. In particular, the big flower on the shoulder is very eye-catching, vibrant but not gaudy.
Wait a minute, why does this material look a bit like their tablecloths?
Ji Kai jumped to his feet, his eyes wide. "Miss Zhou? This dress..."
"Mr. Ji, as you can see, this was made from your tablecloth."
He wasn't wrong; it was made from his own tablecloth! Ji Kai circled Chu Yu a few times, becoming more and more excited as he looked at it.
That's right! If tablecloths don't sell, they can be used to make clothes. Why didn't he think of turning tablecloths into suits?
Unlike the fitted styles of later generations, oversized suits are usually double-breasted, with large shoulder pads, strong lines, and a powerful look.
There are few suit fabrics available in China, and white women's suits are a rare sight. The floral pattern is the finishing touch to this suit, and Ji Kai has every reason to believe that this suit will be a huge success!
“Mr. Ji, let me get straight to the point,” Chu Yu smiled, taking off his suit jacket. “Your tablecloths are too expensive; there are very few people in China willing to spend that much on tablecloths. But women’s clothing is different. Women will always pay for their own aesthetic. I was thinking about whether I could turn the fabric into clothes. I ruled out shirts, pants, and skirts one by one, and finally decided to try making suits. As you can see, the results are quite good, so I want to collaborate with you. We can develop this suit together. You provide the fabric, I provide the design, and I'll help you sell the suit. We'll split the profits!”
Ji Kai saw the finished product image of the suit. He could have easily avoided cooperating with Chu Yu and produced and sold the suit himself.
But he didn't want to lose more than he gained. This girl was too resourceful; she could come up with such a brilliant idea. How could Ji Kai be so foolish as to want to be his rival?
Besides, he's a fabric seller; if you asked him to sell women's clothing, he really wouldn't know where to begin.
"Okay, I agree! We'll collaborate on the development, and production costs will be deducted from our profits."
Chu Yu naturally agreed. Ji Kai provided the fabric, and she didn't pay a penny. On the surface, it seemed like she got a great deal, but the idea was priceless. This idea, which could help Ji Kai turn a profit, was invaluable!
Summer is coming to an end, and most of the autumn and winter clothing in various garment factories has been completed. At this time, the factories are not particularly busy, so it is easy to find a factory to take over this order.
Mr. Chen was very optimistic about Ji Kai's batch of suits. After learning that it was Chu Yu's idea, he thought that this girl was too smart!
With such abilities at such a young age, her future is truly remarkable!
“After the shipment is completed, give me 1,000 pieces. This year, I’m missing a suit in my autumn collection. I wanted to make suits last year, but there are too few colors to choose from for domestic fabrics, and imported fabrics are too expensive… I’ll help you sell 1,000 pieces so that your pressure will be less.”
Ji Kai had no objections. Boss Chen was in the women's clothing business and had regular distributors. Even though there wasn't much foot traffic at his stall, it didn't mean he earned less. Big clients like Chu Yu could earn Old Chen several thousand yuan in just a few days.
Ji Kai's tablecloths can be used to make more than 3,000 suits. Old Chen takes 1,000 of them. They earn less, but the risk of unsold inventory is also smaller.
Chu Yu had no objections.
After agreeing on the terms, Ji Kai treated them to seafood. Wen City is located by the sea, and its seafood is exceptional. Chen Zhuyu exclaimed that she thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stepping out of the restaurant, the sea breeze caressed their faces, and Chen Zhuyu put her arm around Chu Yu's shoulder.
"Chu Yu, what's wrong with your brain? How come I didn't think of turning the tablecloth into a suit? I have a feeling you're going to make a fortune this time. Don't forget me when you've made your money!"
Chu Yu smiled and said, "Alright, these suits should sell quite well. You should also stock some up. They won't be out of style even next year."
The guesthouse had hot water for showering. Chu Yu sent Chen Zhuyu back, took a shower herself, bolted the door, and barred a stool behind the door to ensure no outsiders could get in before lying down.
Nowadays, only star-rated hotels are equipped with air conditioning; guesthouses don't have that feature. The weather in Wenzhou is hot and humid, and Chu Yu tossed and turned for a long time before finally falling asleep.
Ji Kai is efficient and quickly contacted a manufacturer. This factory is engaged in the processing of export garments and has strong production capacity, with two experienced pattern makers.
"We can produce about a hundred pieces a day. You can come and pick up the goods every day. We'll sell as many as we produce."
Ji Kai handed the boss a cigarette and patted him on the shoulder.
"Then please take it to heart!"
"Hey, don't mention it. I'm so grateful for your support. Don't worry, I'll make sure to ship your goods on time!" the garment factory owner said.
"Chu Yu, when are you going back?" Ji Kai asked.
"I'll take a few samples back with me on today's train so that customers who want to buy can pre-order. After the goods are shipped, you can go to Deyang to sell them with me, or you can wait until I sell them all and then split the profits with me."
Ji Kai seemed to have never suspected that Chu Yu would abscond with the money.
There's a reason he got ripped off by foreigners.
"No problem, we'll contact each other by telegram."
Chu Yu wandered around the market again and bought a few samples of autumn clothing. Although autumn and winter clothing had been released, there were very few styles of down jackets, cashmere coats, and fur coats on the market.
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