"Here's your royalties, a total of two hundred and eighty-eight dollars. Count them and see if you're right."
Director Li handed over the money and added, "When this batch of fashions is finished, I will keep one of each of the women's styles for you. Whether you use it yourself or give it to someone else, it's up to you."
Xu Qinghe nodded gratefully. She knew that all this was not only a recognition of her design, but also an affirmation of her personal abilities.
At this new starting point full of possibilities, she is full of expectations for the future.
This is a unique privilege for designers. It is fair and honest, does not damage their image, and adds a bit of warmth and care within the industry.
Xu Qinghe was oblivious to this. Her joy was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and vibrant, unable to be concealed. She gently stood up, leaned forward, and bowed deeply to Director Li. The sincerity and gratitude contained in that gesture seemed to penetrate the air and reach people's hearts.
"Sister Li, thank you so much! It is my great fortune to have met you!"
Her words were full of longing for the future and cherishment of current opportunities.
This unexpected help undoubtedly paved a new path for Xu Qinghe. The improvement of her network of contacts was as gentle and silent as the spring rain, and the unblocked channels made her pace of progress much lighter than expected.
Director Li, upon seeing this, quickly reached out to support her, her smile as warm as the early summer sun. "Sister, you're too polite. After all, you've been a big help to me, and I'm the one who should be grateful. Feel free to show me your designs in the future. I'll never let you suffer any loss, and the compensation I give you will more than cover your hard work in the fields for a year."
In rural areas, every penny is soaked with sweat, and a family's hard work often cannot be exchanged for such generous rewards. Director Li's words are actually quite modest.
Xu Qinghe nodded repeatedly, her eyes sparkling with admiration and gratitude. The way she looked at Director Li was like looking up at the brightest star in the night sky. That pure admiration made Director Li feel a little proud and satisfied.
On a whim, Director Li spoke with a touch of boldness and kindness: "Although I don't have anything rare here, I do have a lot of leftover fabrics and unevenly colored fabrics. I'll take you to pick some out later. A young and beautiful girl like you should dress beautifully!"
Xu Qinghe seemed to be struck by sudden happiness. She held Director Li's hand tightly, her excitement overflowing with words: "Sister Li, you are simply my own sister! Such a sought-after thing, and you are willing to sell it to me. I really don't know how to thank you enough!"
She deliberately used the word "sell" instead of "give". Behind this simple choice, there are two deep meanings: one is that she not only has a demand now, but also hopes to continue to buy in the future, and the quantity will not be small; the second is that she understands Director Li's situation and hopes that by purchasing, she can both maintain Director Li's position and avoid possible criticism from the outside world.
As a director, Director Li was naturally thoughtful. She understood the deep meaning behind Xu Qinghe's words and smiled brightly, "No problem. I'll give you the best price. These are just overstocked goods, and I won't let you suffer any loss."
These substandard leftovers are usually only consumed internally, and there are certain restrictions on their purchase, but with Director Li's identity, he naturally has access to quite a few.
It's just that she personally can't use that much, and clothes made of fabrics with dyeing problems are not beautiful. Unless it is necessary, she generally won't consider it.
Therefore, by transferring this part of the amount to Xu Qinghe, he not only did a good deed but also earned some extra money, which was really killing two birds with one stone.
In the end, Xu Qinghe left with a pile of rags and five pieces of slightly defective cloth. Director Li personally saw her off to the door and watched her figure gradually disappear until she was out of sight. Then he turned around and returned to his post.
Although Xu Qinghe was dressed simply, she appeared to be carrying the fabrics effortlessly. She carried the fabrics on her shoulders with steady and powerful steps, showing a tenacity and independence beyond her appearance.
In the factory, workers occasionally see colleagues bringing relatives and friends to choose clothing fabrics. These are the shares that the female workers voluntarily give up. Since it does not harm the interests of others, everyone is used to it and turns a blind eye.
When the security guard saw Xu Qinghe's expression, he simply praised the girl's strength and didn't make any further comments.
However, Xu Qinghe didn't know that her behavior had quietly caused a stir in the factory, and even some female workers had disputes because of it.
The source of all this began when Gao Yuanxiang and the others returned from their outing to gather information...
As soon as several colleagues who had gone out to inquire about the news returned to the factory, they immediately became the focus of everyone's attention. Everyone was eager to know the inside story they had found out.
But they only then realized that they had originally gone to understand the commotion that morning, but their attention was drawn to Xu Qinghe's eye-catching outfit, and they had no time to ask about the real business.
Faced with everyone's questioning, they all fell into awkward silence.
However, since they are now friends with Xu Qinghe, they naturally won't say anything bad about her behind her back.
Gao Yuanxiang cleverly changed the subject and said to everyone, "That woman is very pretty and gentle. She doesn't look like someone who would clash with Deputy Director Liu. Maybe we just misunderstood!"
The other two echoed her sentiments, embellishing their descriptions: "That woman is truly remarkable. The shirt and skirt she paired with her look were incredibly fashionable. I heard she designed and tailored the clothes herself!"
"Yes, she's very skillful. No wonder Director Li looks at her with a special eye!"
Everyone was praising Xu Qinghe, and gradually, everyone understood that Director Li valued Xu Qinghe because of her talent.
There had always been open and covert fighting between Deputy Director Liu and Director Li, so it was natural that he disliked the person Director Li valued. It seemed reasonable that he would spread some remarks unfavorable to Xu Qinghe.
Shao Shuangshuang, who was busy sitting nearby, had no intention of joining in the chat. After all, she didn't like hearing others praise Xu Qinghe.
But when Shao Shuangshuang saw that these people came back to speak up for Xu Qinghe and implicitly blamed Deputy Director Liu, she felt very unhappy.
How could a little girl from the countryside receive such praise? Did she deserve it? In Shao Shuangshuang's opinion, the reason Xu Qinghe could dress so brightly and beautifully was entirely because she married Brother Yin. Was there anything she didn't rely on Brother Yin for her food, clothing, and daily expenses?
As for Xu Qinghe's glory, it was nothing but bluff.
"Hmph, you guys, have you really been bribed by some insignificant village girl's tricks? A rustic girl!"
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