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

Ye Wenxi suddenly remembered that day at the department store, the one who had silenced the bargaining lady with a single move.

"I am the owner who failed to buy this dress." This memorable scene was so vivid that Ye Wenxi blurted it out immediately.

She quickly stopped herself, cleared her throat, and put on a polite smile: "Ah, no... I'm sorry. Hello, hello, haven't we met before?"

Song Xiaotang looked at her with a smile, and she generously extended her hand:

"Comrade Ye, hello. My name is Song Xiaotang, the producer of 'Heroine'. It's a pleasure to meet you. I visited your store when you had your sales event at the department store before."

Ye Wenxi grasped her hand: "Welcome, Producer Song. It's an honor for us to have you come to our clothing company."

After exchanging a few polite words, Ye Wenxi stepped aside to lead the way: "How about we take a tour first? Let me introduce you to our clothing styles, production, and management processes."

"Okay." Song Xiaotang nodded, her tone flat.

Ye Wenxi led her inside.

Sun Xiaolan explained the customization process, from order taking to cutting pieces to sewing to shipping, laying out the craftsman's meticulousness and dedication.

Li Yanyu spoke fluently and directly about quality control, her words straightforward yet reassuring. Xiao He spoke about design concepts; her voice was a little strained at first, but she became more fluent as she spoke.

The whole process lasted nearly an hour.

Song Xiaotang listened attentively without interrupting or saying a word, occasionally nodding.

It's not that she didn't react; she nodded when she should and said "not bad" when she should affirm, but her expression was so indifferent, as if she were just making a routine inspection of the workshop.

His expression remained largely unchanged from beginning to end, as calm and composed as a still pond.

Ye Wenxi was secretly amazed. No wonder he became a producer at such a young age. He was indeed extraordinary.

She didn't believe anyone could hear all of this without any reaction.

It's likely that Song Xiaotang had already guessed that she wanted something today, so she deliberately kept a low profile and remained calm in order to gain the upper hand during the negotiations.

After the tour, Ye Wenxi led them to the conference room: "Producer Song, Director Li, this way please, let's sit down and talk."

After everyone took their seats, Li Qiming's reaction was much more outgoing compared to Song Xiaotang's composure.

From the moment he entered the exhibition hall, the sheer scale of the display area was quite a shock to him.

Throughout the visit, his eyes were a size bigger than Song Xiaotang's, and his focus was written all over his face.

Upon entering the conference room, his gaze lingered on the photos and posters, his eyes shining.

But he glanced at Song Xiaotang's attitude from time to time. Seeing how calm she was, he suppressed his own emotions and didn't dare to act too exaggeratedly.

Tea was poured, fruit was laid out, and the group exchanged a few polite words.

"Producer Song, Director Li, I'm not one for formalities, but this 'welcome' is from the bottom of my heart," Ye Wenxi said with a smile as she began.

"Comrade Ye, you're too kind. We've truly never seen anything like it before," Li Qiming replied.

Ye Wenxi wasn't in a hurry. After chatting for a while about filming, the plot, and some issues, she gradually steered the conversation toward serious matters.

"Director Li, could you give me a rough idea of ​​the costume requirements for this film? I'll assess how many we can handle."

Li Qiming put down his teacup and leaned forward: "Comrade Ye, let me tell you the truth. The main character of our drama is a female military doctor, and the scenes are mainly divided into three parts: daily life in the military region, the front line of the battlefield, and a small number of modern life scenes."

"To be honest, there isn't much demand for high-end clothing. For female military doctors, those who need to be in a particularly important situation might need one or two sets of presentable everyday clothes, the kind that would make people's eyes light up when they wear them."

"The same goes for the male lead, one or two sets. The rest are ordinary military uniforms and casual clothes, a large quantity, but the requirements aren't high."

He thought for a moment, then counted on his fingers: "In total, we'll need about ten sets of high-end costumes. As for casual clothes, including everyday wear and the regular outfits for supporting characters, we'll need about fifty or sixty sets for all the roles. We'll handle the military uniforms ourselves; you don't need to worry about them."

Song Xiaotang added, "For high-end clothing, it needs to be able to hold its own on camera; the texture, design, and details cannot be compromised. For ordinary casual wear, as long as there are no mistakes, it's fine; there's no need to be too particular."

"No problem, we're willing to sponsor!" Ye Wenxi said decisively without the slightest hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yunxia and Ding Jiahe couldn't help but glance at her.

Why did you agree so readily? Weren't there supposed to be negotiations?

At the same time, Song Xiaotang also failed to completely control her expression. Her eyes flickered slightly, but she quickly looked away.

But Ye Wenxi caught him red-handed during that moment of weakness.

This is a matter that would likely require a long discussion before a decision is made by the leaders of a large company.

It was quite unexpected that Ye Wenxi, who was just the head of a small workshop, would be so generous and decisive.

Song Xiaotang and Li Qiming exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with a newfound goodwill.

Ye Wenxi didn't continue negotiating terms. Instead, he smiled and asked, "Do you two know why I'm willing to sponsor you?"

Song Xiaotang and Li Qiming previously believed it must be a product placement.

But Ye Wenxi's quick agreement just now made them hesitate again.

She said "I'm willing" without discussing anything. This doesn't seem like a business deal. What exactly is her "purpose"?

"Why?" Song Xiaotang asked. "We really can't guess."

Ye Wenxi's smile faded, and her tone became serious: "I heard that this film is about a female military doctor, a movie that celebrates women's professionalism, courage, and responsibility, which is very appealing to me."

Upon hearing this, Song Xiaotang's expression changed. No longer guarded, not as a test, but genuinely moved. For the first time, she met Ye Wenxi's gaze, her eyes shining.

"To be honest, there are very few military-themed films featuring women," Ye Wenxi said.

"As you may have heard, Ding Jiahe's experience is very similar to this real-life figure. As her friend and partner, I completely understand and agree with making such a film."

"I even hope that in the future there will be more works that depict women and celebrate women."

"The real thing is to put women at the center stage; they deserve to be seen."

Song Xiaotang's expression relaxed slightly, not with a smile, but with something tense that was suddenly caught.

It felt like walking a long way before someone finally handed you a bowl of water.

Ye Wenxi made the right bet.

She was betting that a female producer who chose to make a military film about a female military doctor must have a certain drive in her bones.

She wanted to give women a voice, to send women to the battlefield, and to let the world see their greatness.

This is the expressive desire of a female creator.

Ye Wenxi isn't talking about sponsorship right now; she's telling Song Xiaotang: I understand you.

"Thank you, Comrade Ye." Song Xiaotang's tone was a little softer than before, but not excessively so, just the right amount.

"So, if Producer Song has any other difficulties, we will definitely do our best."

"Filming in a military region is different from filming outside; there will definitely be many inconveniences and troubles. We military families may not have many other skills, but we can still help out by running errands and lending a hand," Ye Wenxi said naturally, as if she were talking about something very ordinary.

Li Qiming seemed to want to say something. He subconsciously glanced at Song Xiaotang, opened his mouth, and then swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

Ye Wenxi is right. Filming in a military region comes with far too many restrictions and controls.

The film crew couldn't bring everyone in from outside; accommodation couldn't be arranged, and the film wouldn't pass censorship.

Ye Wenxi's words struck a nerve with Li Qiming.

He is desperately short-staffed.