A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

After lunch, Ye Wenxi returned to the clothing company, where the showroom was almost fully set up.

Master Chen turned on both rows of spotlights he had customized, and the warm yellow light shone on the mannequin, making the texture and color of the clothes appear brighter than usual.

More than thirty mannequins stood in two rows, staggered and overlapping. The women's wear, men's wear, and children's wear sections were clearly defined.

Every garment on the mannequin had been ironed, even the creases at the neckline were pressed down neatly.

The clothes racks against the wall were full of sample garments, each one carefully coordinated, and even the belts and handbags were made by the clothing company.

The exhibition area is arranged in a novel and grand manner, creating a strong visual impact as soon as people enter.

Shen Qiumei used a floor-standing clothes rack with wheels to hang several of her top recommendations on the outermost side, adjusting the angle repeatedly to ensure they were visible as soon as one entered the room.

Zhang Yunxia laid out the qualification certificates and backup documents of the management process one by one on the meeting table, sorting them by category: military region approval documents, military-civilian joint venture certificates, quality system documents, and so on, with none missing.

Ye Wenxi approached and glanced around.

"Sister Shen, let's rearrange the models' positions. Put the women's clothing at the front, the children's clothing in the middle, and the men's clothing towards the back. The crew should see the women's clothing first when they come in." She walked over and moved one of the models half a step to the left.

Shen Qiumei responded and began to rearrange the lines again.

Ye Wenxi turned to Sun Xiaolan and said, "Xiaolan, you'll explain our customization process and the division of labor among the technicians in a bit. From receiving the order to cutting the pieces to sewing to shipping, you'll know best how to divide the work, how to coordinate, and how to ensure efficiency."

Sun Xiaolan walked over, still holding the schedule in her hand: "Should I explain? I'm afraid I won't be able to explain it clearly..."

"You watch the technicians work every day, don't you know what you're doing?" Ye Wenxi looked at her. "Just talk about what you see every day. You don't need to memorize a script, just tell the truth."

"Oh...oh dear, I'm a little nervous..." Sun Xiaolan thought for a moment and nodded.

Ye Wenxi walked to the clothes rack and casually pulled out a dress. Turning to Li Yanyu, she said, "Teacher Li, are the quality inspection records for this batch of sample garments ready? If the production crew asks, you can explain them. You're familiar with every step, from fabric warehousing to finished product delivery."

Li Yanyu nodded: "It's all ready. The rework rate, sampling ratio, and pass/fail standards are all written in the report."

"Okay~"

"Xiao He—" Ye Wenxi turned and called out to Xiao He's temporary workstation.

Xiao He quickly came over.

Ye Wenxi pointed to several of their best-selling clothes: "You're responsible for explaining the design concept behind these pieces. Why are they designed this way, what kind of people are they targeting, and how are they designed for different occasions?"

Xiao He paused for a moment, then hesitated, "Teacher Ye, but you designed these clothes... I haven't been officially hired yet, is it appropriate for me to give the presentations?"

"It's alright." Ye Wenxi looked at her. "You usually talk more than I do when we discuss design. Just say what you think, don't be afraid."

"Oh, okay." Xiao He swallowed and nodded.

Ye Wenxi finally walked over to Zhang Yunxia: "Sister Yunxia, ​​you handle the qualifications. The certificate for the joint military-civilian operation, the special approval document from the military region, and the quality system documents are all on the conference room table. If they want to see the originals, you can take them to look through them."

Zhang Yunxia closed the folder in her hand: "Hmm~ everything is ready."

Ye Wenxi took two steps back and scanned the entire exhibition hall. She had explained everything that needed to be explained, and she knew every single thing she had been told today.

But she deliberately stepped back. Li Yanyu needed to be seen, Sun Xiaolan needed to be recognized, and Xiaohe needed a push. No matter how fast one person walks, it's not as far as a group of people walk.

Ye Wenxi wanted to give everyone a platform to showcase their talents, but if she didn't give them opportunities, they would forever remain behind her. She wanted to bring more light to this world.

Ye Wenxi wasn't just sitting back today; she had a more important task—to step back to the negotiating table and negotiate with the film crew. She would handle the tug-of-war between interests and rules.

She glanced at her watch; the film crew would arrive in half an hour.

Lang Yuqin's voice came from outside the door; her voice preceded her arrival: "I'm back—"

Ye Wenxi asked her to prepare the supplies for the reception in the conference room today.

She upgraded the facilities in that separate conference room.

Originally partitioned off from a corner of the warehouse, it had decent lighting. Ye Wenxi replaced all the old, worn-out window frames using several existing windows, making it clean and bright.

The tables and chairs were carefully selected; they were made of solid wood with a glossy finish and simple carvings on the armrests. This configuration was considered decent in 79; small factories generally wouldn't use such a setup.

Several large photos developed by the publicity department hung on the wall: promotional posters for the garment company, panoramic views of the exhibition area, and daily work scenes of the employees. They were all in color, and each one told a story.

The meeting room can seat more than a dozen people. Several vases with fresh flowers cut from the military region's garden are placed in the middle of the long table.

Next to the vase, I plan to place some tea, drinks, fruit, and pastries.

This was Ye Wenxi's first high-profile appearance and the first setup for entertaining foreign guests and partners, so she had to keep an eye on it.

"Aunt Lang, let's go and set it up together." Ye Wenxi turned and walked inside.

Zhang Yunxia glanced at her watch and followed, asking, "Are we almost there? Has Jiahe gone to pick them up?"

"Yes, she said she would pick up the two people from the film crew after having lunch with Wang Hao." Ye Wenxi said, setting out tea and drinks.

"Do you think they'll agree to so many of our conditions?" Zhang Yunxia had absolutely no idea.

She knew that Ye Wenxi had everyone set up the exhibition hall like this, laying out all the quality control, processes, and qualifications, simply to tell the other party how good we were, how high our standards were, and that our level had surpassed that of the big manufacturers.

The only difference between us and big manufacturers is the quantity, but we produce high-quality products. We may be called a "small workshop," but we can withstand scrutiny in every aspect.

Normally, costume sponsors for movies would at most have their names added to the credits in the end credits.

Yeh Wen-hsi wanted more than just that this time. She wanted the logo to appear on her clothes in the movie, a special thanks at the end of the film, and even the joint promotion during the distribution period.

These are all things that have never happened before in this era.

Ye Wenxi also knew that the clothing sponsorship alone would probably not be enough to get the other party to compromise. There were too many precedents to set for this, and if the other party was a sensitive, cautious, and hesitant person, what she could get in return would be very limited.

"I'm afraid we won't get any concrete results today." Ye Wenxi moved the vase further to the center of the table. "We can only try to gauge each other's intentions."

In this era, movies are purely artistic works; their ideas must be correct, their content pure, and they cannot be linked to capital.

In the past, film sponsorship was simply about providing financial support out of a sense of mission and sentiment, without involving any exchange of benefits.

Production companies often actively seek sponsorships from sponsors. There are precedents for product placement, but the review process is strict, and projects are often rejected. In some cases, those involved may even be labeled as having "bourgeois tendencies."

So this matter was much more difficult than she had imagined.

Suddenly, a bustling sound came from outside, and Ye Wenxi and Zhang Yunxia exchanged a glance.

"They're here!" the two exclaimed in unison.

Ye Wenxi walked out with a smile, Ding Jiahe walked in front, followed by a man and a woman. She recognized the man; he was director Li Qiming.

The woman was in her early thirties, with shoulder-length hair, wearing a dark blue polyester shirt, and exuding a capable and efficient air.

Why...does this look familiar?

Ye Wenxi frantically searched her memory.

"Wenxi, look who this is!" Ding Jiahe leaned forward, her voice filled with excitement. "What a coincidence!"

"Hello, Comrade Ye." The woman greeted Ye Wenxi with a smile.

After Ding Jiahe mentioned it, Ye Wenxi suddenly remembered.

"Ah! You are... Master!"