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Chapter 468 Full package or half package?

Tang Ruqing thought about it and felt that her mother had no problem stamping the document, so she asked, "Which department's stamp should it be?"

That’s a good question, Yichichi is a Muggle.

She looked confused. "What departments does the government have now? Which department does your aunt work in?"

It would have been better if I hadn't asked, but once I asked, I found that most government departments today are positive.

It can probably include construction, public security, foreign trade, foreign economic relations, machinery and other departments.

Tang Ruqing's mother works in the foreign trade department, which is a suitable profession for her.

After figuring this out, Yi Chichi said, "Just get the stamp from the department where Auntie works."

"That's no problem. Leave the stamping to my mom!"

Her mother is the second in command in external affairs, so it's not a big problem.

So, the stamping matter was settled.

Next, it’s time to choose the size and style of the lotus.

There are two types of Suzhou embroidery screens, small size for small screens and large size for large screens.

The large screen is also called the floor screen, which is much more expensive than the small table screen.

The former is suitable for desktop ornaments, while the latter is suitable for home living room decoration.

The large screens come in a variety of sizes, and Yi Chichi listed the various sizes for them to choose from.

Tang Ruqing and Yu Rutang looked at the size chart carefully for a while, asked a lot of questions, and finally after an intense discussion and consultation, they decided on the size of the painting center at 90CMx35CM.

She doesn't need to worry about the size of the frame, they can find a craftsman to customize the frame for installation.

Then comes the embroidery pattern.

Tang Ruqing thought she would produce samples on the spot, but she didn't expect Yi Chichi to take out a stack of embroidery samples from the kang box and said, "Look, these are all twin lotus embroidery samples!"

Tang Ruqing, "??? You drew so much in advance?"

"Just in case." Yi Chichi explained with a smile, "It takes time to make an embroidery pattern at the last minute, so it's easier to draw it in advance."

This is also true.

So, she said nothing more and pulled Yu Rutang to see the embroidery pattern.

There are a total of thirty-six types of lotus, each with a different shape, color scheme and background.

After looking at each other, they began to have difficulty making a decision.

“I think each one looks good.”

Yu Rutang stared at a lotus with a dragonfly for a long time and said, "I like this."

"The artistic conception is so beautiful, with a sense of leisurely elegance."

Yi Chichi's mouth twitched, but he said nothing.

Tang Ruqing took a fancy to another lotus painting. She said, "I want this one. I don't know why, but I feel good when I look at this painting."

Yu Rutang came over to take a look and discovered that a branch had emerged from a corner of the lotus painting, on which rested a magpie with a flower in its mouth.

The magpie and flowers are vaguely visible in the water below, and there are fish swimming on the water trying to chase the flowers.

"what do you think about this?"

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Tang Ruqing couldn't help but ask anxiously.

Yu Rutang scratched his head and said, "I wonder which one Auntie likes."

"That must be the one I chose. My mother and I have similar preferences."

Tang Ruqing instantly stood up, and every cell in his body exuded an aura of confidence.

Yu Rutang was infected by her confidence and nodded, "Then choose the one you like."

So, the embroidery pattern returned to Yi Chichi again.

She asked, "Are you sure it's this?"

"this one!"

That works.

She took out a notebook and made a list. After marking the size and style, she put down her pen and said, "Then let's talk about the choice of embroidery thread and silk fabric."

“Do you have to choose this too?”

They said in unison, full of shock.

Yi Chichi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Look at what you said, you must choose. There are many kinds of embroidery threads and embroidery cloths, and the price of each is different."

"From silk to satin, to silk and cotton, everything can be embroidered."

She introduced to the two people in detail the differences between embroidery cloths and embroidery threads, as well as the differences in the embroidery results of each material.

The two listened with great interest at first, but then became more and more confused.

It's too complicated! Seeing that she was about to continue talking, Tang Ruqing quickly stopped her, "Comrade Yi, please stop talking. I just want to know which kind of embroidery is more commonly used in Friendship Stores?"

"Silk and silk thread."

Yi Chichi did not hesitate. After Tang Ruqing and Yu Rutang exchanged glances, they said in unison, "Use this."

"If you use silk and thread, the price will be very high. You should be prepared for this."

"How many?"

"One thousand and eight."

Yi Chichi quoted the price, and added in front of the shocked eyes of the two, "Of course, if you can prepare the materials yourself, I can only charge for the embroidery work."

There is naturally a price difference between a full package that includes both labor and materials and a half package.

"What's the minimum for embroidery?"

"One thousand and two."

"..."

The two of them fell into silence with their mouths slightly open.

That's more expensive than buying a job.

Besides, they didn't know where to get silk and silk thread.

Even if there is a way, I don’t know how much to prepare.

Taking a deep breath, Tang Ruqing asked tentatively, "Are silk and thread expensive?"

"expensive!"

Silk products have never been cheap since ancient times. They are simply not available outside at this time because due to the high production volume, they are basically sold out by major Friendship Stores.

As for why this happens?
It's very simple. Silk products are not consumer goods for the general public. Only customers of Friendship Stores can afford them.

"Do you have connections?"

"Let the Friendship Store send it."

The things that were brought back before must not be used again. The silk needed to embroider the lotus flowers must be prepared separately, and the same goes for the thread.

More color needed.

At this point, she remembered something, "When is the latest time to get the lotus?"

If time is too tight, then this business deal can only be rejected.

Fortunately, Tang Ruqing said that the delivery would be fine before October next year.

Yi Chichi finally let go of the worry in his heart and was ready to answer the call.

“Do you guys prepare the materials yourself or do I take care of everything?”

That's definitely all-inclusive convenience.

However, the price is really expensive.

"Can you lower the price a bit?"

"No."

She smiled and shook her head, "I have two embroidery pieces to embroider."

The implication is: It doesn’t matter whether I take this job or not.

It is impossible to reduce the price.

"Let's discuss it."

"Row."

She stood up and gave the two of them some space, "You guys discuss it, I'll go get some more firewood."

Go to the toilet at the same time.

As soon as Yi Chichi left, the two of them started discussing.

"Tangtang, I still think this price is high. The price for buying two jobs in the machinery factory is about the same."

Yu Rutang knew that what she said made sense, but this matter could not be compared in this way.

The nature is different.

"The embroidery products sold at Yangcheng Friendship Store have never been cheap, and they still earn foreign exchange."

This sentence made Tang Ruqing speechless. She stared at Yu Rutang for a long while, and asked, "Was it Comrade Yi who embroidered it?"

"I don't know if she embroidered it, but didn't you hear her say that she is the master craftsman of the Friendship Store?"

"She is too young."

Yu Rutang understood immediately that this meant he didn't believe Yi Chichi's words.

This matter is easy to resolve. She presented the facts and reasoned, "My clothes were embroidered by her. Just tell me whether her embroidery skills are worth the price."