Two days have passed since Jiang Yu learned that Su Jinshi's talks with Principal Han had broken down. According to her subordinates, Principal Han seemed dissatisfied with the student's design and, after much deliberation, decided to use his own sample instead.
She acted nonchalantly, finished sewing the pattern on the cuffs, waved her hand to let her assistant leave, closed the door behind her, and then picked up the manuscript paper that was handed to her and began to read it intently.
She found this in the meeting room. When Su Jinshi learned that the student's design draft had been rejected, she slammed the paper on the table and angrily went to call Principal Han to argue with him.
In her eyes, it didn't matter whether the work was good or bad, or how much she liked it. Since the other party wanted to meet Mr. Miyazaki's student, and she had agreed, fine, she would use her connections to find him and fulfill her request.
In the end, she didn't use the design I gave her, saying she didn't like it. Given the current situation, we absolutely need to give Mr. Gong's student an explanation for having her work rejected. Otherwise, how can she ask for help from others in the future? What about our reputation if word gets out?
This design, while not bad, feels somewhat loose and isn't suitable for a school uniform.
As Jiang Yu was giving her self-review, she noticed the author's name in the bottom right corner—Yin Luoran. Although it sounded familiar, she couldn't quite place where she had heard it before.
Principal Han made a special trip to Qingyun while reviewing the manuscript. This time, he specifically requested Jiang Yu's design drawings, which caused a minor friction between him and Su Jinshi.
"Miss Su, please recognize your position. I am the client and have the right to choose. I am not obligated to use whichever set of cards you tell me to use."
Furthermore, you said that Miss Yin was Mr. Gong's student, but she can't even imitate his design style. Her clothes are so loose, like something out of Japan. What would I do with something like that? Am I just going to embarrass myself?
Principal Han insisted that the designer named Yin Luoran was a fraud. Not only was she unfamiliar with domestic design styles, but she also stammered when talking about Mr. Gong Sheng.
"I now suspect that you just found a random woman to impersonate Mr. Gong's student in order to buy time."
If I had known, I would have finalized Jiang Yu's design draft earlier. It would have saved me from wasting time and getting so angry.
"Me, stalling for time? Don't just spout off. If I hadn't been here that day, looking down on you with your nose in the air, do you think I would have thought to ask someone for help?"
However, on the other hand, whether it's Designer Yin's work or our General Manager Jiang's, isn't the final decision based on the contract signed with Qingyun? If you think I've lied to you, then you might as well not even use General Manager Jiang's design drafts, tear up the contract, and find another job.”
In the conference room, a heated exchange ensued. Neither was willing to back down, each feeling the other was in the wrong. Luo Zewen and his assistant, who had come with Principal Han, were unable to get a word in edgewise and could only wait for Su Yujing to intervene.
"Little Shi, Dad called to talk to you about something."
Da Shuan pushed open the door and entered. Su Yujing straightened his clothes and winked at his sister. Su Jinshi was in the middle of arguing and didn't pay attention to her brother's signal. She was pulled out by the perceptive Luo Zewen.
With no one left to argue with, Principal Han remained silent, and the scene quieted down.
"Principal Han, I understand your requirements. It should be based on the design by General Manager Jiang, with two sets, one for summer and one for autumn, is that correct?"
Su Yujing sat in the chair, crossed her arms, and rested her chin on her hand as she asked.
"certainly."
The woman, seething with anger, reluctantly nodded. She really wanted to do what Su Jinshi had suggested: tear up the contract and find another factory to work with. But Jiang Yu's designs were simply too beautiful; the kind that could captivate you at first glance.
"Then let's confirm it one more time, sign the contract, ship the goods, and notify your contact person over there."
To ensure rigor, both parties reviewed the contract with extreme care.
......
In the workshop, seeing Su Jinshi walking out with a displeased expression, Lu Yi seized the opportunity and jogged after her. He used his connections to find out the reason for the argument between Principal Han and the eldest daughter of the Su family, and an idea popped into his head.
"Miss Su, what's wrong? Did someone upset you?"
The workshop director knew that Lu Yi had climbed up to Miss Su's good side, so he pretended not to see Lu Yi slacking off during work hours.
"What are you doing here during work hours?"
Su Jinshi recognized the person and sized him up before asking him in an annoyed tone. No one knew that she had repeatedly assured Miss Yin that the school would use whatever school uniform design she came up with, all in order to arrange a meeting.
Moreover, it's a prestigious private school with a very high level of education, which is why they agreed to meet. Now, look what's happened—they're caught in the middle, pleasing neither side.
"I heard you're facing a tough problem, so I came here specifically to help you, Miss."
Lu Yi was so confident, almost excessively so, that Su Jinshi couldn't help but glance at him a few more times. Then she sighed:
"What kind of remedy could you possibly come up with?"
Clearly, they didn't believe he could have any wicked ideas. Otherwise, why would he appear so down on his luck, relying entirely on his own support at the company?
“I remember you also studied design. We can combine your design drafts to create a dress that will satisfy Principal Han and also satisfy Miss Yin.”
Lu Yi spoke his mind. For him, clothes just needed to be wearable and have personality. He didn't care about being exquisite or neat.
Su Jinshi stared intently at the man before her, pondering for a long while without replying. She thought to herself: I really underestimated him; he actually came up with this method. Interesting.
"Please reconsider this method. If there's anything I can do to help you, just let me know."
Lu Yi's cleverness lies in the fact that he doesn't push too hard to achieve his goals. Seeing that Su Jinshi is willing to accept his plan, the chances of success are almost certain. Then, he can use the opportunity to get promoted, saving him from spending all his time wandering around the workshop.
The machines are roaring so loudly, they're driving me crazy.
"Um."
Su Jinshi nodded and left. His method was feasible, but the risks involved needed to be mitigated.
When she returned, she happened to see the assistant to the head of the design department coming out of Jiang Yu's office, holding what appeared to be the hastily made sample.
Su Jinshi had a sudden inspiration and blocked the assistant's path.
"Young...Young Miss."
The assistant knew she was in a bad mood and was worried about saying something wrong that might upset her, so she was very anxious.
What are you holding?
Su Jinshi asked the question knowing the answer already, and after receiving a definite answer, she beckoned with her hand:
"Bring it over and take a look. I'll deliver it to you personally after I've looked at it. You can go ahead and do your work."
The assistant dared not object, nodded, and agreed.
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