Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 469: Impatient

Tang Ruoqing was successfully convinced, "That’s right."

Yu Ritang added, "Besides, it’s not like you’re paying, and if you really offend her, you’ll have to go all the way to Jiangnan to find embroidery. Let me ask you, wouldn’t that be troublesome?"

"Troublesome."

"Then why are you still hesitating?"

Yu Ritang was more anxious than she was. Tang Ruoqing stared at her, and when Yu Ritang felt a chill down her spine and pressured to ask what’s going on, Tang Ruoqing said, "Be honest, you’re speaking for her like this because she promised you some benefits, didn’t she?"

This question was quite presumptuous and made Yu Ritang very unhappy, feeling like her good intentions were being misunderstood.

However, it wasn’t to the point of falling out.

Friendships between adults are not as pure as those between children, and they often involve some benefits or interests.

So, half mockingly, half angrily she said, "If that’s how you see it, then let’s just leave right away and not let Mr. Yi make money. You can go straight to the Friendship Store in Jiangnan and buy a suitable embroidery to report back with."

Tang Ruoqing immediately realized Yu Ritang was annoyed, and she explained with an embarrassed smile, "I was just saying."

Yu Ritang rolled her eyes, "Only because it’s you, otherwise I wouldn’t bother introducing Mr. Yi. She doesn’t need the money and bothering people is not good."

Tang Ruoqing agreed, "Then we’ll settle it when she returns."

"Hmm."

Yi Chichi was completely unaware of their conversation; she wasn’t interested in eavesdropping and was quite calm about whether the deal would go through or not.

If they could close the deal, she’d take it, but if not, it was no big deal.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she returned, Tang Ruoqing couldn’t wait to tell her to proceed at her set price.

Yi Chichi was stunned for a moment, "Full package?"

"Full package."

It makes everything easier since the money’s already spent, and it doesn’t make much difference.

"Alright, then pay the deposit first. We’ll officially start once the materials and documents arrive and you stamp them. If you agree, we can sign a contract."

"Alright, we’ll do it your way."

The person coming next year was extremely important to them, so how to entertain well became crucial.

Some approaches were off-limits, but they could discreetly win over the family members.

The twin lotus had become the best door-opener.

"I have only one request, please make sure it’s embroidered well."

Yi Chichi, "... I definitely won’t ruin my reputation, but I’m not sure what level of ’embroider well’ you’re referring to."

If they wanted the twin lotus to attract butterflies or bees, the timing had to be right, and they’d need to put some tricks into the embroidery.

Besides that, the embroidery had to be placed outdoors with flowers; otherwise, it wouldn’t attract butterflies.

She had already prepared for the worst, but unexpectedly, Tang Ruoqing said, "As long as it reaches Tangtang’s little dress level, that’s fine."

Hearing this, Yu Ritang’s face went bright red.

Yi Chichi looked at her and, rare for her, asked gossipily, "How many people have seen that little dress of yours?"

Such a private item, how come everyone seems to have seen it?

"Also, just a few close friends have seen it."

Yu Ritang replied with a red face. Yi Chichi gave an "Oh," didn’t pursue further, and instead picked up a pen and paper and began drafting the contract.

The two of them leaned over to watch, seeing there were quite a few terms, but all were to protect both parties’ interests.

For example, the loss of materials would be borne by Yi Chichi.

It had nothing to do with Tang Ruoqing and her side.

If there was an issue on their side, the embroidery would be handled by her alone, and the deposit wouldn’t be refunded.

They’d also have to cover her lost labor costs.

If an issue on her side caused a delay, she would bear all losses herself.

Besides that, she would also have to make high compensation to Tang Ruoqing and her side.

Seeing this clause, Tang Ruoqing said seriously, "I’m not concerned about compensation; I want you to guarantee on-time delivery."

Yi Chichi laughed, "Don’t worry, I included this clause to assure your interests."

High spending means high-quality service, and she aimed to build long-term business; these were all about connections.

Therefore, while protecting her interests, she would also maximally assure the client’s interests.

Tang Ruoqing said "Oh," "That’s good."

Once the contract was drafted and signed by both parties, Tang Ruoqing took out the money to pay the deposit, but upon counting, found it wasn’t enough.

"I only brought over two hundred yuan, can I pay you two hundred now and cover the rest when the materials arrive and the stamps are ready?"

Her tone was negotiating with a hint of anxiety.

Just as Yu Ritang was about to offer help, Yi Chichi spoke up first, "That’s fine."

She agreed very readily.

Both were stunned for a moment, then smiled.

Tang Ruoqing handed the money to Yi Chichi, who counted it again to make sure there were no issues, then issued a receipt and pressed a fingerprint.

"Bring this receipt next time when you pay the rest, don’t lose it."

"Understood."

She carefully put away the receipt and pointed to the embroidery sample, "Can I take this with me? I need to show it to my mom."

Yi Chichi actually didn’t need the embroidery sample, it was for others to look at, not for herself.

But she wouldn’t give it away easily.

"You can take it, but it must be well-preserved and returned next time, as I need it for the embroidery."

Upon hearing it was for embroidery, Tang Ruoqing immediately declined, switching to, "Can it be replaced with a similar design?"

"How about a sketch?"

"... Let me see."

Thus, Yi Chichi showed her the draft of the twin lotus creation.

There were many sheets, and while there was a bit of difference compared to the final draft, it wasn’t much.

One could see the embroidery’s beauty and artistic conception.

So, after a round of selection, Tang Ruoqing picked a sketch similar to the final draft, "This one, let me show my mom, and if she’s not satisfied, I’ll bring her next time so she can choose herself."

Realizing she hadn’t consulted Yi Chichi yet, she quickly added, "That’s alright, right?!"

"Any changes are possible before official work starts."

Once started, there’d be no changing.

"As long as that’s possible."

She nodded, then asked, "When will you contact the folks in Yangcheng?"

Yi Chichi, "..."

This girl was a bit impatient.

"I’ll go to the commune tomorrow."

Today was impossible since she’d just come back, and going back again, it would be dark by the time she returned.

Too troublesome.

"Then let’s go to the commune together tomorrow."

Yu Ritang added, shocking Tang Ruoqing, "We’re not going back today?"

"Go back if you want."

Yu Ritang retorted unkindly, "Look at the time, by the time we reach the commune, there’d be no car to the county. Listen to me, we’ll stay at my aunt’s place tonight, and leave with Chichi tomorrow."

People unfamiliar with the place had no say.

Tang Ruoqing said "Oh," "Okay, I’ll follow your arrangement."

Yi Chichi packed up the stuff, warmly inviting, "Stay for dinner at my place."

"No need."

Yu Ritang refused. Grains were precious, and if it were just herself, she’d definitely stay without a second thought. But Tang Ruoqing wasn’t familiar with her, not yet a friend, so it wasn’t appropriate to accept.

"We’ll eat at my aunt’s place. Next time when we bring grain and meat tickets, you can invite us over for a meal."