allonlinenovel Chapter 242 Development
Chapter 242 Development
The days after graduation were extremely busy for everyone.
The scale of Han Zhuxin's small workshop was further expanded, and a place was rented specifically as a workplace.
Shen Xiaoxia, who seemed to be relatively free, would occasionally be called over by her to help.
In the midsummer season, Shen Xiaoxia rode Han Zhuxin's 28-inch bicycle through the dusty path.
The wheels make a squeaking sound when they roll over bumpy ground.
After turning the last corner, a bungalow came into view. Shen Xiaoxia leaned her bicycle against the wall, took out a handkerchief and wiped her sweaty forehead. She took a deep breath, knocked on the door and shouted, "Han Zhuxin!"
The wooden door creaked open. Han Zhuxin casually tied her hair up, with a few strands stuck to her forehead by sweat. There were a lot of thread scraps on her body, and she was holding a pair of shiny tailor's scissors in her hand.
"You're finally here!" She grabbed Shen Xiaoxia's slender wrist, "Come in quickly!"
Shen Xiaoxia was dragged into the house and looked around. The originally empty bungalow was now filled with more than 20 sewing machines. In front of each machine sat a female worker working hard, and the "da da da" sounds came one after another.
In the corners were bundles of fabric, in colors ranging from indigo to off-white.
Several middle-aged women were cutting on the large chopping board in the middle, their sharp scissors moving across the fabric, making a "clicking" sound.
"Not bad..." Shen Xiaoxia turned around, her fingers gently stroking a brand new Butterfly brand sewing machine. "I haven't been here for a while, and now it has developed like this?"
Han Zhuxin raised her chin proudly, revealing her slender neck, "Of course, now we can ship about a hundred pieces a day.
Director Zhang from the department store came to see us last week and said he wanted to order 500 pieces!"
She pulled Shen Xiaoxia through the noisy sewing machine area and came to the small office at the back separated by a curtain.
It's called an office, but it's just an old table and two chairs.
Han Zhuxin poured a glass of boiled water and handed it to Shen Xiaoxia, "I called you here today because of good news."
Shen Xiaoxia looked at her, "What good news?"
Han Zhuxin's eyes sparkled as she pulled out a stack of papers from the drawer. "I want to start my own brand. Do you think 'Xinzhu' or 'Xinzhu' is better?"
She paused, then suddenly grabbed Shen Xiaoxia's hand and said, "Xia Xia, why don't you come and work with me? We'll split the profits fifty-fifty."
Shen Xiaoxia looked at her energetic appearance and admired her in her heart, "Zhu Xin, you know, I'm used to being lazy..."
She has her own plans. What's more, if they really want to form a partnership, she will have to invest all her time and energy in it in the later stage, which is too tiring!
She doesn't want to work too hard in her life. She just wants to work hard when she wants to, and take a break when she doesn't want to. If she partners with Han Zhuxin, then there's no way she can take a break.
"It's okay to be lazy, I can supervise you!" Han Zhuxin insisted, "Look at my business, it will get bigger and bigger in the future. How can I handle it alone?"
Shen Xiaoxia looked around. Indeed, Han Zhuxin's workshop had begun to take shape, but the management obviously could not keep up with the pace of expansion.
I just saw two female workers arguing quietly over a sewing machine, and there were a lot of damaged clothes piled in the corner.
Shen Xiaoxia put down the cup, smiled and shook her head, "Please forgive me, I really can't stand it if I have to be like you, working as soon as I open my eyes every day..."
Han Zhuxin stared at her for a few seconds, then suddenly uttered a "tsk" sound, a bit disappointed in her, "While we're still young, can't you give it a try?"
The cicadas outside the window were chirping tirelessly. Shen Xiaoxia thought to herself: Let’s fight, it’s just a different way of fighting.
Han Zhuxin glanced at Shen Xiaoxia, "Why didn't I realize you were so unambitious before? Does your Jiang Yan know you're so lazy? He's a man who works hard without regard for his life!"
What? Are you going to count on him to support you in the future? I’m telling you, don’t count on a man to support you. Women should also have their own careers…”
"Stop! Stop! Stop..." Seeing that Han Zhuxin was about to start a long speech, Shen Xiaoxia quickly interrupted her, "Don't worry, I can support myself. I'm busy too!"
Han Zhuxin knew a little about what she was doing, but she didn't expect that she had the plug-in of space!
Han Zhuxin disagreed, "But yours is not a long-term solution after all..."
Shen Xiaoxia quickly said, "Don't worry, I have my own arrangements later."
As he was speaking, there was a commotion outside. Han Zhuxin frowned and stood up, "What happened again?"
A young girl in an apron ran in, "Sister Han, Aunt Wang sewed the sleeves backwards again, and she blamed Aunt Li for giving her the wrong pattern..."
"Here they come again!" Han Zhuxin rolled her eyes and hurried out, "Xia Xia, sit down for a while. I'll be right back."
Shen Xiaoxia stood up and followed to the door to watch.
Han Zhuxin stood between the two middle-aged women, hands on her hips. Her voice was low but commanding, "Aunt Wang, you can use machine number three. Aunt Li, machine number five is yours. If you break one more, I'll deduct half a day's wages!"
The two women muttered as they returned to their respective seats, and the "tapping" sound resumed in the room.
Shen Xiaoxia couldn't help but smile. Han Zhuxin still looked like a boss.
After arranging some work outside, Han Zhuxin came back with another layer of sweat on his forehead. "Managing this group of people is much more tiring than making clothes.
By the way, I heard from Jiang Yan that Qin Song will be in Beijing today. Will you guys have dinner together tonight?
"Well, let's meet at the old place at six o'clock," Shen Xiaoxia looked at her watch, "I have to go back first, so I left first.
Regarding the name you mentioned, I voted for 'Hsinchu'. You can ask other people for their opinions!"
She pointed to a sample piece of clothing on the table and said, "There's something wrong with the collar design of this shirt. It's too stiff. It's probably going to be uncomfortable to wear."
Han Zhuxin picked up the shirt and touched it, "Really... I told you to do it with me...!"
Before she could finish, Shen Xiaoxia slipped away!
The evening breeze brushed across my cheeks, bringing with it the unique heat of summer.
After returning to her residence and changing her clothes, Shen Xiaoxia went to the restaurant.
"Xia Xia! Here!" When she arrived, Jiang Yan and Qin Song had already arrived and were waving at her from their seats by the window.
Shen Xiaoxia walked over, Qin Song stood up, and greeted with a smile, "Little Shen Zhiqing...long time no see!"
Hearing his name, Shen Xiaoxia couldn't help but laugh, her eyes curved into beautiful crescents, "You still call me Little Shen Zhiqing?"
Qin Song reacted, scratched his head, and smiled embarrassedly, "Haha, Comrade Xiao Shen, long time no see!"
"How was it? Did the journey go smoothly?" Shen Xiaoxia asked as she sat down.
Qin Song smiled and said, "It's okay, but there are too many people on the train."
The ordered dishes were served one after another, and Jiang Yan said, "Let's eat and talk at the same time."
Jiang Yan and Qin Song were the only ones talking at the dinner table, with Shen Xiaoxia occasionally interjecting a word or two.
Qin Song had come to Beijing once when he was driving a sports car. Jiang Yan met him once. After listening to Jiang Yan's future plans, he felt that there was great development prospect, so he asked Jiang Yan if he could come with him.
In addition to reselling goods, Jiang Yan also plans to form his own transportation team in the future.
Qin Song was his old partner and had experience in this area. Jiang Yan was of course very welcome to him since he was willing to come. So after Qin Song returned, he quit his job in the transport team and came to Beijing.
After dinner, the two of them first sent Qin Song to his residence. The house was found by Jiang Yan in advance. It was a courtyard house with one entrance. The layout was similar to the house where Shen Xiaoxia and the others lived now.
Jiang Yan said that the house would be used as a transit warehouse first, and Qin Song would live in it and be able to check the goods at the same time.