Chapter 218
First, I designed three sets of engagement dresses for Cui Xueer, and on Wednesday I went to the store to discuss with Cui Xueer which one to choose.
Because Cui Xueer is very fair and tall, Qin Xiang chose three different styles and three different colors of clothes.
I originally wanted to let her pick one set, but Cui Xueer and Ms. Zhao had different opinions and neither could convince the other, so in the end I just bought all three sets, saying that the two sets that I didn't wear were for daily wear.
In this way, three sets of clothes were sold at once. The price of custom-made clothes is quite expensive. The three sets cost a total of 1,500 yuan, which is a huge sum of money.
An ordinary worker would have to survive for two years without eating or drinking.
Of course, this money is not wasted. It has to be made individually, and every stitch and thread must be carefully crafted.
The shop has been open for two months. There are not many custom orders. Qin Xiang designs and makes them all by herself. This is not only to retain customers, but also to give herself more opportunities to practice.
To be a fashion designer, it is not enough to just be able to draw. You need to have a good eye and dexterity. If you have never used your hands, how can you know whether the clothes you make are suitable?
Cui Xueer continued, "Madam Qin, I'm unsure which of these three outfits to wear, so I'd like you to make them all by the time the time comes."
She said this with great apology, because originally they wanted to order one set, but now they had to make three sets. Although the money was more, the workload was also greater. Moreover, she knew that Qin Xiang was a student, and it was almost time for the final exams.
Qin Xiang nodded, "Of course, I'll try to finish it before the New Year."
She couldn't agree to go there during the winter vacation. Even if she stayed in one place for a day and counted the round trip, it would be good if she could get back before the New Year.
In this case, other custom orders cannot be accepted for the time being, or if accepted, Zhao Wenna will design and produce them.
After returning, Qin Xiang asked Zhao Wenna about her idea. "Before the New Year, I have three pieces on hand, so I can't take on other people's work. If you are willing, we can sign a short-term cooperation contract. I will take the orders and provide the fabrics, and you will be responsible for the design and craftsmanship. We will split the profits of each piece of clothing in half. What do you think?"
Zhao Wenna knew how expensive the tailor-made clothes in Qin Xiang's store were. It was a figure she had never dared to imagine. She didn't expect that Qin Xiang would want to cooperate with her.
Zhao Wenna sat up straight and looked at her eagerly, "Can I, can I really do this? I'm only a sophomore."
Qin Xiang smiled, "I'm also a sophomore, but we will definitely need to get the opinions of customers. You can use the drawings of several clothes you designed for my store as a reference so that people can trust you."
You can't accept the order first, and then the customer is unhappy because it turns out not to be made by Qin Xiang. So the best way is to discuss everything in advance, let people see the design Zhao Wenna made for the store, and then decide whether to use it. If they still don't like it, then there's nothing you can do. Either wait in line for Qin Xiang, or don't place an order.
Zhao Wenna agreed immediately upon hearing this, "Okay, I'll do it."
Qin Xiang wrote a short-term cooperation agreement that night, and both of them signed it. Zhao Wenna smiled and said, "This is quite formal."
"Of course, friendship is friendship, and business is business."
At this time, Ding Xiang and the others also said, "We've considered what you suggested before, but let it go. You've already helped us so much. If we have to borrow money from you even to buy a house, then there's no point in buying it."
"Yes, we decided to save money and improve our abilities. Like Wen Na, we want to make a living and earn money with our own abilities as soon as possible. We will eventually save enough."
After hearing what they said, Qin Xiang didn't know what to say. She just said, "I think housing prices will continue to rise. It's better to buy as early as possible. Even if it's a small one, if you want to move up in the future, you can just sell it and add some more money."
Ding Xiang nodded, "We've remembered everything you told us."
When she first entered school, she even had difficulty finding money to buy materials. Now that she has enough money, she is thinking about buying a house. All this is indeed due to their hard work, but also because of Qin Xiang's help.
After the matter was settled, Qin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and went back to the courtyard that night to start working.
By Friday, Meng Huaiqing finally finished his important work and came back at six o'clock, which was a rare occasion.
Because Meng Huaiqing had told the chef in advance, Qin Xiang knew that Meng Huaiqing was coming back as soon as she saw how many dishes the chef had prepared.
Sure enough, as soon as six o'clock arrived and the dishes were placed on the table, Meng Huaiqing came back.
Meng Huaiqing washed his hands and sat down. After everyone left, he said, "Tomorrow is Saturday. I remember you only have half a day of classes. Have you decided what to do during this day and a half?"
Afraid that Qin Xiang would say she was busy working on making wedding clothes, Meng Huaiqing hurriedly said, "At least leave some time to rest."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "I don't have any good ideas. If you have any good ideas, I can also refer to them."
Meng Huaiqing also laughed, "I don't have any good ideas, I just think I should take a break."
Qin Xiang nodded. "I've already promised the people in the dormitory that you'll treat them to hot pot this weekend. You have to at least make time tonight. How about tomorrow night?"
"Okay." Meng Huaiqing thought about it and felt that he was at a disadvantage, so he said, "Then you have to go out with me on the weekend."
Qin Xiang was helpless, looking at the weather outside, "It's freezing cold, I really don't know where you want to go."
But I didn't refuse in the end, thinking that if I was in the city, I might be able to take a look at the storefronts and prepare for the new store.
Qin Xiang had classes on Saturday morning. Before class, Qin Xiang mentioned the idea of having hot pot together in the evening. Everyone was very happy and said, "Then we must eat more."
Qin Xiang nodded, "No problem, you guys don't have to eat lunch. Leave your stomach empty and order whatever you want."
Meilin complained, "If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have eaten breakfast tonight."
The others laughed.
The professor hadn't come yet, but Li Minghui hurried over and called out from the door, "Qin Xiang, come here."
Qin Xiang glanced at the others and said, "I'll go."
Outside, Li Minghui tried to sound friendly and said, "Do you know what happened to Fu Yunmei?"
Qin Xiang was stunned, not understanding what this matter had to do with her. She did not follow up on the subsequent situation. It was Mi Hongjun who followed up. Whether she was sentenced or sent to labor reform had nothing to do with her. As long as she got her compensation, it was fine.
Seeing this, Li Minghui frowned. "Classmate Qin Xiang, classmate Fu Yunmei has been expelled. She's gotten what she deserved. You were once classmates, so why make things so awkward? Forgive her when you can. You don't need that little bit of money, and she'll probably never be able to surpass you in her lifetime. Why not let her go? Let people know that you, Qin Xiang, have a tolerant heart. What do you think?"
Qin Xiang nearly laughed out loud at Li Minghui's high-sounding words. She looked at Li Minghui calmly, her clear and penetrating eyes making Li Minghui hesitate to look directly at her for a moment. His eyes flickered and he said, "Classmate Qin Xiang is not unreasonable, nor is she unsympathetic to the weak. She will definitely not bother with her anymore, right?"
Qin Xiang smiled, "Then, instructor, how do you want me to let her go?"
Li Minghui thought his reasoning had convinced Qin Xiang, and he couldn't help but relax. "Although you're the victim in this matter, as long as you go to the police station and drop the case, she'll naturally be fine. She's only twenty years old. If she goes to jail, no matter how long, her life will basically be ruined when she gets out. For the sake of our classmate, you can't bear to see her ruined like this, right?"
That's really true.
Qin Xiang scoffed, "Did the instructor ever ask her how much I would lose if her and Li Zhiguo's plan succeeded? If my credit is questioned by customers, will anyone still buy my clothes? Have you ever calculated the advertising costs, store rental costs, and the expenses of dozens of employees? You're such a good instructor."
Her eyes were filled with sarcasm, making Li Minghui's face flush, but she continued, "Do you know what you're saying? You're talking without any hesitation. As a people's teacher, even though you're just an instructor, I used to respect you very much, but now I realize you're not worthy at all."
Li Minghui's face darkened immediately, "Student Qin Xiang."
"Am I wrong?" She ignored the students watching from the window, and also ignored Li Minghui's sullen expression. How many times had he treated her like a weakling? At the beginning of this semester, Li Minghui had approached her and wanted her to give up her scholarship. What a joke! She had never heard of giving away a scholarship.
According to Li Minghui, she is a big boss and does not need those few hundred dollars, so it is better to leave the money to those in need.
Why should she give in?
Every honor she received was earned through her own efforts, and the scholarship is proof of her hard work.
She refused at that time, but she didn't expect that the semester hadn't ended yet and they were morally blackmailing her again, wanting her to forgive Fu Yunmei?
Qin Xiang wanted to spit in his face.
"As a victim, I nearly destroyed the career I worked so hard to build, and now I'm being asked to forgive the offender. I just want to ask, on what basis? As a teacher, not only do you not use this as a lesson to educate students on their attitudes and values, but you're asking the victim to be tolerant? Are you truly qualified to be a counselor?"
Li Minghui glanced at the people behind him and lowered his voice, "Student Qin Xiang, please be mindful of the impact. If this gets out of hand, it won't be good for you. Let's talk after class."
"I don't think it's necessary." Qin Xiang looked at Li Minghui and said, "Since you said it's not good for me, then you can try to make a big fuss about how it will be bad for me. Maybe you can even get some free publicity for me. Besides, it's not easy for you either. You've come to me again and again about Fu Yunmei's matter. Those who know you say you are full of sympathy and a kind and tolerant counselor. Those who don't know you think you accepted some benefits from her or have some kind of relationship with her."
After saying that, Qin Xiang went straight into the classroom without caring how shocked others were.
Professor Tan had been there for a while. When he saw her come in, he called the students to class.
Li Minghui stood there with his eyes wide open, panting, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.
What Qin Xiang said was really hurtful, especially the last sentence. What kind of thoughts would one have to have after hearing it?
During class, Qin Xiang could feel other students looking at her vaguely. She couldn't control them, but she reached out and twisted Guan Yuping's hand, "Stay in class."
Guan Yuping bared his teeth and whispered, "You woman, you hurt me to death."
Qin Xiang pursed her lips and continued with the class.
After class, the class secretary came over and asked Qin Xiang, "Is everything Fu Yunmei did true?"
Qin Xiang nodded. "Yeah," she said helplessly. "I don't know why she hates me so much. Maybe it's because she wanted to reconcile with me last time, but I rejected her. With her personality, how could I dare to be friends with her?"
Qin Xiang shook her head and said, "Anyway, I can't forgive her. The clothes that were cut are still piled up there and haven't been dealt with."
The League Secretary understood and said, "What the instructor said was indeed a little inappropriate, but you might want to think more carefully about what you say next time."
Qin Xiang readily agreed, "Okay, League Secretary."
The League Secretary laughed and whispered, "Don't offend him too much. You'll need his signature when you join the Party later. If he deliberately blocks your signature, it will be troublesome."
What she didn't say was that Qin Xiang was supposed to be one of the active members of the party this time, but Li Minghui replaced her on the grounds that Qin Xiang was a self-employed person and not a pure student.
She couldn't say it directly, otherwise it would only exacerbate the conflict, so she could only give a subtle reminder. This way, next time she submitted it, she wouldn't be directly rejected like she was now.
Qin Xiang didn't think about it at all, because she felt that her awareness was not enough.
Qin Xiang thought the League Secretary was kind-hearted, so she nodded in agreement.
There is still one class left, so everyone should move quickly.
Guan Yuping and Qin Xiang chose the same business management major, so they went to class. On the way, Guan Yuping said, "He Chenghua is getting engaged after the New Year. Did you know?"
Qin Xiang actually knew and nodded, "If I remember correctly, his girlfriend's name is Cui Xueer?"
Guan Yuping was surprised when she heard this, "How did you know?"
So Qin Xiang told her about Cui Xueer coming to the store to ask her to order clothes, "She seemed to like He Chenghua very much."
"What do you think?"
The incident of He Chenghua pestering Qin Xiang was still fresh in my mind, but I didn’t expect that He Chenghua was going to get engaged.
When Guan Yuping heard about this from her mother, her first reaction was disbelief. How could He Chenghua let go of his obsession with Qin Xiang so easily?
What's even more ridiculous is that the future partner went to the store of the person he loved before to order clothes...
It feels weird no matter how I think about it.
Qin Xiang was speechless. "What does their engagement have to do with me?"
Seeing that she was about to speak, she hurriedly said, "Please stop. I don't want to cause any trouble. If I had known about this earlier, I would definitely not have gotten involved in this mess. Let me tell you, I have a partner and I have nothing to do with He Chenghua. Don't drag me into this."
Just kidding, she looked at He Chenghua like she was looking at something else. If possible, she didn't want to have anything to do with this man in her life. He was just a lunatic. In other people's novels, he might become a crazy and persistent male protagonist, but she didn't care about that. She only cared about people like Meng Huaiqing.
What if she finds out what He Chenghua did in the past and blames it on her, deliberately waiting for her to make the clothes and then not want them?
Although half of the deposit has been paid and it will not be refunded even if the contract is breached, who would be willing to pay 750 when they can earn 1,500 yuan?
Anyway, I just feel depressed.
Guan Yuping smiled, "Since I've already accepted the offer, I won't think about it anymore. Maybe he's agreed to the engagement, and he's really thought it through."
At the same time, He Chenghua was also talking to Liu Fanglin, "I don't want to get engaged anymore."
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