Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

Chen Guorui couldn't help but give a thumbs up, praising with admiration, "Dongzi, I didn't expect you to have such a good business sense at such a young age."

“You’ll definitely be amazing in the future. Maybe our family business will depend on you to keep it going.”

Then, Chen Guorui began to inquire in detail about the maid outfit.

As he took notes in his notebook, he asked, "Dongzi, do you have the design sketches for this maid outfit?"

"How long should the skirt be? What are the thickness requirements? What kind of fabric are you planning to use?"

"Are there any special designs in the collar, cuffs, or other areas?"

Chen Dong patiently replied, "I didn't bring the design drawings, but it's roughly the style of a British maid outfit, like the ones you see in some old movies."

"The maid was wearing an exquisite dress and a pretty bow tie."

"The skirt should be ankle-length, which makes it look more elegant and sophisticated without being too revealing."

"As for the thickness, it should be white and opaque, made into a double layer, but it also needs to be breathable, since it can't be too hot to wear in the summer, otherwise it won't be comfortable."

"As for the fabric, I think soft cotton gauze would be fine, as it's both comfortable and looks good."

"Of course, you're the expert when it comes to the specific materials, cousin."

Chen Dong added that he was afraid he would be giving instructions to experts when he was not an expert, so he just needed to give the general conditions and make sure they were met.

Anyway, this is just the first batch, and we only plan to wear them for two or three months.

If there's anything wrong with it, the maid outfit can be improved later; it's not a big problem.

After explaining the terms, Chen Dong smiled slightly and asked, "In that case, cousin, how much would it cost for one set?"

When the price was mentioned, Chen Guorui pondered for a while, calculating the costs and profits in his mind.

Then he tentatively quoted a relatively high price, saying, "Dongzi, your requirements are a bit high, and the quantity is also quite large. I'll have to charge 80 yuan per set."

"Think about it, making clothes is not easy. From selecting materials to cutting to sewing, every step costs money. Moreover, I have limited manpower and equipment."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong frowned and smiled, saying, "Cousin, your price is a bit too high."

"People's incomes aren't high these days, and this is just a small business of mine. How about 50 yuan per set?"

"I think this price is reasonable. It allows you to make a profit without making my costs too high."

Chen Guorui looked troubled and shook his head repeatedly, saying, "50 yuan is too low; the cost is already a problem."

"Let me do the math for you. The cost of materials like fabric and needles isn't low. Add to that the workers' wages, and all the hard work we put in, and it's really not possible to make it for 50 yuan."

"How about this, I'll give you a fair price, 65 yuan, that's the lowest I can go. This is my bottom line."

Chen Dong thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "60 yuan, if that's okay, let's settle on it. This is quite urgent for me, and I hope to deliver the goods as soon as possible."

"As you know, if I don't get this business going soon, and I miss the opportunity, then it will be a real problem."

Chen Guorui considered it for a while, gritted his teeth, and finally nodded in agreement, saying, "Alright, since you're my cousin, it'll be 60 yuan."

"But you can't lower the price any further."

Chen Dong nodded quickly and laughed, "Cousin, don't worry, at this price, I know you won't make much, haha."

Once the price was agreed upon, Chen Dong immediately took out his bank card from his pocket and said, "Cousin, I can pay in full first, but you have to come with me to the bank to collect the payment."

"I only have one requirement: the delivery speed must be fast, preferably within five days."

Upon hearing this, Chen Guorui looked troubled and glanced back at the sewing machines and female workers in the garment factory.

He said helplessly, "Dongzi, time is too tight, and I have limited manpower and equipment."

"It's really difficult to make 70 sets of clothes in such a short time."

"How about this, I'll raise the price by another 30%, which is 78 yuan per set, and I'll definitely find a way to get it out for you within five days."

"This is already the limit. Any less and I really won't make any money, and I might even lose money."

Chen Dong did not hesitate at all, nor was he angry because his cousin Chen Guorui changed the price again.

Expedited service always comes at an extra cost, since my cousin also has to pay the female workers to work overtime, or borrow equipment and manpower from other companies, or even subcontract the work directly.

Chen Dong readily agreed, "Alright, it seems we can't save this money after all. Okay, we'll do it your way. As long as you can deliver on time, I'm willing to pay the extra cost."

Then, Chen Guorui put down his pen, took out paper and pen, and began to carefully draw a template.

As he drew, he confirmed the details with Chen Dong, constantly saying, "Dongzi, look at the hem of this skirt. I made it as long as your ankles, just like you said."

"But I might make a small change here to make it look a bit more flowing."

"And what do you think of the neckline, where I'll add a small pleat?"

Chen Dong leaned over and took a closer look, then nodded and said, "Cousin, this modification is good. It looks more refined now. Just keep an eye on the details."

After confirming that everything was in order, Chen Guorui followed Chen Dong to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Upon arriving at the bank counter, Chen Dong took out his VIP bank card and said to the teller, "I'm withdrawing 10,000 yuan."

The teller skillfully operated the computer and then handed over the corresponding amount of money to Chen Dong.

Chen Dong carefully counted the money on the spot, and after confirming that there was nothing wrong, he handed over 5460 yuan to Chen Guorui.

This is the full payment for 70 maid outfits at 78 yuan each. Chen Dong still needs to use the remaining money to buy other things.

The two returned to the garment factory, and Chen Dong hurriedly rode his bicycle to the next location.

Chen Guorui immediately gathered the female workers and began working to produce 70 sets of maid outfits.

While distributing the fabric, he said to the female workers, "Everyone, give it your all! This order is time-sensitive and demanding, but the pay is also quite good."

"We must complete this order within five days. Everyone needs to stay focused and not make any mistakes."

The female workers nodded to indicate that they understood, and then got to work.

Chen Dong got on the bicycle, gently pushed off the pedal, and the bicycle sped forward.

The bicycle bell rang crisply on the street, as if playing the prelude to his new journey.

Soon, the slightly old but distinctive signboard of the sign-making shop came into view.

Chen Dong got out of the car and forcefully pushed open the creaking door.

The store was filled with a faint smell of paint, mixed with the scent of paper and ink.

The boss was sitting at a somewhat worn but very clean table, holding an old magazine covered in dust in his hand.