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Chapter 639 Visit

Lu Xue began to ask around about the clothing factories in Beijing. She walked along the streets and alleys, asking one by one, but the answers she got were mostly disappointing. Some factories said they would only accept bulk orders, and they would only consider orders when the order volume reached a certain scale; some factories thought her design was too novel, worried that it would not meet market demand, and were unwilling to take risks. However, Lu Xue did not give up. She continued to look, and finally, in a remote corner, she found a smaller clothing factory. Although the equipment in this factory was not advanced, it looked quite complete, and the workers were also very simple. Lu Xue decided to try her luck. She found the person in charge of the factory, a factory manager named Wang, and showed him her design drawings, and elaborated on her design concepts and ideas in detail. Director Wang looked at the design drawings, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, but then frowned again. "Girl, your design is indeed very novel, and I can see that you have put a lot of thought into it. However, our factory has always produced according to traditional styles, and yours... We are afraid that we can't do it well." Director Wang said with some embarrassment. Lu Xue said quickly, "Director Wang, don't worry, I can guide you, and I have confidence in these designs. Nowadays, everyone's clothing styles are too monotonous. If we can launch some novel and practical clothing, it will definitely be popular." After Lu Xue's repeated persuasion, Director Wang finally got a little tempted. He thought about it and said, "How about this, girl, we can try to help you process a few samples, but the cost is not cheap, and if we can't sell them, we will not be responsible." Lu Xue nodded and agreed when she heard that there was hope: "No problem, Director Wang, as long as you are willing to help, the cost is easy to negotiate." In this way, Lu Xue and the factory reached a preliminary cooperation. She took out all the savings she had accumulated during this period, and borrowed some money from her aunt as the cost of processing samples. In the following days, Lu Xue stayed in the factory every day, studying the production process with the workers, and strictly checking every detail. From selecting fabrics to cutting and sewing, she did it all herself. The workers were a little uncomfortable with these novel designs at first, but under Lu Xue's patient guidance, they gradually mastered the production skills. After several days of hard work, the first batch of samples was finally completed. Lu Xue looked at the clothes she designed with her own hands, and her heart was filled with joy and pride. These clothes are novel in style and harmonious in color matching. They have both modern fashion sense and the style elements of the 1960s. However, new problems followed one after another. How to sell the finished clothes? Lu Xue had no sales channels and didn't know where to start. She thought about setting up a stall at the market, but she was worried that this would lower the grade of the clothes and fail to show the uniqueness of the clothes. After thinking about it, Lu Xue decided to start with the people around her. She walked around the alley wearing the clothes she designed, which attracted the attention of the neighbors. The neighbors gathered around and praised her clothes. "Miss Lu, your clothes are so beautiful. Where did you buy them from?" asked an aunt. Lu Xue smiled and said, "Auntie, I didn't buy them. I designed and made them myself." "Oh, you are really amazing. If this dress is sold, there will definitely be a lot of people rushing to buy it." Another neighbor said. At the suggestion of her neighbors, Lu Xue decided to hold a small clothing show in the alley and invite residents around to visit. She hung the finished clothes one by one in the yard and carefully arranged the display area. On the day of the show, all the residents in the alley came and praised Lu Xue's design. Some young girls even expressed their desire to buy on the spot. Lu Xue did not expect that her first attempt would be so successful. Through this exhibition, Lu Xue not only sold several clothes, but also accumulated some reputation. After a certain amount of funds were recovered, she cooperated with the factory to make the second batch of clothes and began to try to expand sales channels. She found some small shops and discussed with the bosses to put her clothes in the store for consignment. At first, the bosses were a little hesitant, but seeing that Lu Xue's clothes were indeed unique and had a certain reputation in the alley, they agreed. As the clothes were gradually put on the shelves in small shops, more and more people began to pay attention to Lu Xue's design. Orders gradually increased, and Lu Xue's cooperation with the factory became smoother and smoother. However, the road to success is not smooth sailing. Once, when the factory was purchasing fabrics, it encountered a problem with the supplier. The quality of the fabric that was originally agreed to was deviated, and the color was also different from what Lu Xue required. This affected the quality of a batch of clothes produced. When Lu Xue heard the news, she was anxious. She and Director Wang found the supplier together. After some difficult communication and negotiation, the supplier finally agreed to change the fabric and bear part of the loss. But this also made Lu Xue realize that doing business in this era, one must face various difficulties and challenges. Despite this, Lu Xue was not defeated by the difficulties. She worked harder, constantly optimized her designs, and improved product quality. At the same time, she also actively expanded sales channels and established cooperative relationships with more stores. As time went on, Lu Xue's clothing business got better and better. Her designs gradually became famous in the capital, and were not only loved by ordinary people, but also attracted the attention of some dignitaries. One day, a noble lady found Lu Xue and hoped that she could tailor a few clothes for her. Lu Xue attached great importance to this opportunity. She carefully designed several clothes for the noble lady, from the selection of fabrics to the processing of details, and did it to the extreme. When the lady put on the clothes designed by Lu Xue, she was amazed at the mirror. She praised Lu Xue's design and said that she would introduce more friends to patronize. Since then, Lu Xue's business has become more prosperous. Her and her father's life in the capital is getting better and better. They not only paid off the money they borrowed before, but also renovated the courtyard. Lu Xue knew that she could achieve today's achievements without the support and help of her father, and the encouragement and trust of the people around her. In this capital of the 1960s, she realized her own value and wrote her own wonderful story with her own efforts and talents. On a sunny day, Lu Xue stood in her clothing studio, looking at each exquisite piece of clothing, her heart was full of emotion. She knew that there was still a long way to go in the future, but she would go on firmly and use her own design to add a different color to this era.