She deliberately avoided the topic of the design drawings. She caught a glimpse of the old man still trying to communicate with the person on the other end of the phone. The signal seemed to be poor, and she couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"You and the director are so familiar with each other? Stop joking..."
Before Shao Shuangshuang finished her words, she was interrupted by a voice from behind. The voice carried a familiar sense of majesty: "Oh, you are quite courageous. You even dared to come to my garment factory and act wildly. Do you really think you are a big shot?"
Even without turning around, Xu Qinghe could immediately recognize the voice as that of Deputy Director Liu, who had a tough style of doing things.
Everything seemed to be going wrong today. Xu Qinghe smiled bitterly to herself. How come all the people she didn't want to see were gathered together?
Just when Xu Qinghe was about to ignore all this and was about to walk towards the old man who was walking out of the guard room, he was stopped by Deputy Director Liu.
Xu Qinghe didn't even raise his eyelids, but just waved his hand lightly and slapped Shao Shuangshuang in the face cleanly and decisively. The sound was so crisp and loud that it shocked Shao Shuangshuang who was standing beside him.
The official smile on Xu Qinghe's face instantly disappeared, replaced by a pair of eyes as cold as a knife, shooting straight at Deputy Director Liu: "Deputy Director Liu, it's broad daylight, how can you be so tug-tug in public like this?"
Her voice was calm and firm, and every word sounded like a resounding question.
In the past, when you stepped into our village and raised objections to me, I just treated it as a gentle breeze, not hurting me at all, and let it die out on its own. After all, it was just some insignificant noise.
Yet, what drama are you playing today? Observers can't help but speculate that there's some irreconcilable grudge between us, which has undoubtedly brought me much unwarranted suffering. Restrain yourself a bit, and don't let this unwarranted turmoil resurface!
Furthermore, I am not here for you, so don’t be self-indulgent and think that there is still a shadow of you in my heart!
Xu Qinghe, a talented woman, faced with the deputy director's repeated unreasonable provocations, her inner tolerance has gradually withered like autumn leaves.
No matter where this matter is placed, in terms of theory and evidence, she is invincible, just as the old saying goes: A person with a clear conscience has nothing to fear from his own shadow.
The old man slowly approached. Unsure of what was going on due to the distance, he spoke kindly to Xu Qinghe, "Little girl, Manager Li is eagerly awaiting your arrival. Please come in quickly!"
Xu Qinghe politely thanked the old man, ignored the two anxious but helpless people beside him, and stepped into the door with firm steps.
Deputy Director Liu suffered a setback and lost face. His dissatisfaction with Xu Qinghe spread like wildfire. He secretly vowed that no matter what matters Xu Qinghe and Director Li discussed, he would interfere and try to obstruct them!
Shao Shuangshuang knew very well that Xu Qinghe's action had angered Deputy Director Liu, and was planning how to fan the flames and use Deputy Director Liu to teach Xu Qinghe a lesson in order to vent his personal anger.
Unexpectedly, before he could even get his words out, he was harshly reprimanded: "Why are you glaring at me?! You're chatting here during work hours, forget about your salary today!"
When Shao Shuangshuang heard that it was about her salary, she no longer cared about Xu Qinghe and immediately ran back to the factory like a rabbit, hoping that her diligence could help her avoid this disaster.
Xu Qinghe stepped over the threshold, quickly found out where Manager Li's office was, and strode towards it.
Manager Li happened to have some free time, so after receiving a call from the security guard, he waited there quietly. He even prepared tea in advance as a sign of respect.
"Sorry to bother you, Sister Li. Here are some sketches I designed recently. I wonder if they meet your needs."
"No, this is my responsibility."
Manager Li is well-educated. Even though he doesn't have high expectations in his heart, he still has a warm smile on his face, which makes people feel very friendly.
Xu Qinghe remained calm and didn't say a word about the turmoil outside.
The purpose of her trip was pure, to seek cooperation, not to use personal relationships to seek favoritism. For her, unnecessary waste of favors was unnecessary.
The debt of favor is less each time it is used, so why waste it on these trivial matters?
As for the mastermind behind Deputy Director Liu, she will unravel the mystery and find out the truth.
Manager Li originally thought that Xu Qinghe's design was nothing special and she only flipped through it out of courtesy. However, she never expected that once she opened it, those design patterns would attract her attention like a magnet.
Although Xu Qinghe is not a professional designer, his works inevitably reveal some immaturity and can be recognized as amateurs at a glance, but his creativity is unique, like a stream of clear water, refreshing!
Although the design changes are not huge, some are tighter and some are looser, they cleverly incorporate elements that are both cute and fashionable, making each piece of clothing both modern and elegant. Wearing them on the street will never look vulgar.
Manager Li became more and more fascinated the more he looked at it. He wanted to arrange for the production of samples immediately and could not wait to see the finished product.
“That’s great! It’s really wonderful!”
Manager Li praised sincerely: "The creativity you wrote coincides with mine. It's simply brilliant!"
During this period, Xu Qinghe was filled with anxiety. After all, it was his first attempt, and he was always worried that his ideas were too subjective and his aesthetics were out of touch with the times.
She had never expected to receive such high recognition from Manager Li, which made her feel very encouraged.
"Really, Sister Li? It's really great to receive your praise!"
Xu Qinghe stood up excitedly, a little nervous. This unintentional action inadvertently showed her unique fashion sense to Manager Li.
At first, Manager Li was so busy chatting that he didn't notice her attire. But now, taking a closer look, his eyes lit up.
"Did you design this suit yourself?"
Xu Qinghe nodded shyly, a gentle smile playing on her lips. "Yes, I personally selected the fabric, drew the pattern in my mind, and then asked grandma to help sew it."
"What a talent! Your grandmother's craftsmanship is truly exceptional. Look at the delicate stitches, they're even better than many of the professional female workers in our factory!"
After giving Xu Qinghe sincere praise, Manager Li said, "I want all of your designs. I previously hired someone to draw them for seven yuan each, but I wasn't very satisfied. I'm willing to pay you twelve yuan each for your designs. What do you think? If you have new works in the future, I'll also buy them at this price. If they're particularly outstanding, we can negotiate a higher price!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Qinghe agreed without hesitation.
At twelve yuan a piece, she had over twenty of them, earning over two hundred yuan in one sitting—almost the equivalent of six months' hard work for many people! Seeing her so forthright, Manager Li felt even closer. He stood up and said, "Rest here for a while. I'll arrange sample production and help you apply for payment. I'll settle your account shortly!"
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