Chapter 644: Better to Earn Money Than Quarrel
Chapter 644: Better to Earn Money Than Quarrel
Jiang Xia arrived at the third-floor exhibition hall and encountered three staff members.
It was already 6:30 PM, and they were preparing to head to the atrium.
One of the staff members, spotting Jiang Xia, greeted her with a smile, "Xia, have you eaten yet?"
Jiang Xia smiled back, "Just finished."
Another staff member, noticing Jiang Xia's late arrival, asked, "Comrade Jiang, are you just heading to the runway now?"
Jiang Xia replied, "Yes."
Yang Qiuqiang chimed in, "Aren't you the main planner for the fashion show?"
His unspoken implication was that she was only showing up now, after all the leaders had already arrived. How was she supposed to be the chief planner?
Jiang Xia glanced at him, "Yes."
Yang Qiuqiang remarked, "You seem pretty relaxed."
Jiang Xia shot him a look, "I don’t think I’m as relaxed as you are."
"..."
Yang Qiuqiang hadn’t expected Jiang Xia to talk back. Just as he was about to lose his temper, a few foreigners walked over from a distance.
He held back.
The foreigners were discussing the upcoming fashion show.
Ivan: "You invited me here just to watch a fashion show? What’s so special about a Chinese fashion show? What a waste of time!"
Jack: "I haven’t seen it yet, so I’m checking it out. There might be a surprise."
Ivan: "What kind of surprise? Their clothes are cheap, and they still have a fashion show? I never wear Chinese clothes; they’re only for peasants."
Carlton: "I also think Chinese clothes are very tacky and ugly. They don’t know how to dress themselves. The clothes people wear on the streets in China are all very tacky."
Jack: "Don’t jump to conclusions yet. This is the first fashion show at the Guangzhou Fair. The quality of Chinese exported clothing is good, and the prices are reasonable. It’s a good deal."
He had made a good profit from the clothes he bought last year.
"So they’re all cheap clothes for peasants."
"Chinese people don’t understand what fashion is. This fashion show will probably be just as shabby."
...
The leaders, who understood foreign languages, were infuriated by these comments.
Yang Qiuqiang, who also understood, was particularly angry!
Jiang Xia turned to look at the two foreigners and was about to approach them when she was stopped.
"Comrade Xia!" Yang Qiuqiang couldn’t hold back his anger. "You heard that, right? This fashion show is about the dignity of our country. The show is about to start, and you only show up now? How does that look? This is a fashion show in front of guests from dozens of countries, the first fashion show at our Guangzhou Fair. If you’re not prepared and we lose face, can you handle the consequences?"
"I’m telling you, this fashion show must go off without a hitch. We need to show those foreigners the true quality of Chinese fashion!"
Jiang Xia retorted, "You don’t need to worry about the fashion show. Those foreigners are openly insulting Chinese fashion. Shouldn’t you go over there and defend the dignity of the Chinese fashion industry? What’s the point of scolding me here?"
Yang Qiuqiang was livid, "By making the fashion show a success and showing them the quality of Chinese fashion, we’ll give them the best response! That’s how we defend our country’s dignity! What good does a verbal argument do? As the chief planner, if you haven’t prepared properly and don’t take it seriously, are you trying to shirk responsibility?"
Jiang Xia laughed, a bit exasperated, "Maybe you’re just too scared to argue with them?"
Yang Qiuqiang: "..."
He was genuinely furious!
He was thinking of the bigger picture! How could he be afraid?
Jiang Xia didn’t bother with him, walked around him, and headed straight for the foreigners.
Yang Qiuqiang’s heart sank when he saw her approaching the foreigners. She shouldn’t cause trouble now, especially when the fashion show was counting on her!
If the fashion show doesn’t start on time, it will be a disaster!
She was young and impulsive, completely lacking in judgment!
"You come back here! Are you just going to ignore the fashion show? Are you not preparing for it?"
Old He’s voice came from behind, "If you were worried about the fashion show not being ready, why were you eating? You should have stayed backstage and supervised! If something goes wrong, shouldn’t I hold you accountable first? After all, you’re responsible for the entire textile section."
Yang Qiuqiang: "..."
Yang Qiuqiang, ignoring the reprimand, hurriedly said to Old He, "Old He, Comrade Xia wants to pick a fight with the foreigners. I'll go and pull her back!"
If a real fight breaks out, it will need to be handled, and the fashion show might not even go on. If it’s ruined, he won’t be off the hook either!
Old He looked at Jiang Xia, "Xia knows her limits. You should focus on your work instead! What time is it now? If any accidents happen because of your security, I’ll hold you responsible!"
Yang Qiuqiang: "..."
Jiang Xia approached the foreigners, "Excuse me, are you here for the Chinese fashion show?"
The foreigners looked at Jiang Xia, and one of them replied, "Yes."
Jiang Xia: "Do you think Chinese clothing is cheap?"
Ivan glanced at Jiang Xia, his eyes filled with surprise. Her attire was quite impressive, but he still nodded proudly, "Yes!"
Jiang Xia: "Do you think Chinese clothes are tacky and unattractive?!"
"Yes!"
Jiang Xia gave him a once-over, her eyes filled with mockery, "You’re wrong! It’s not that Chinese clothes are cheap, it’s that you can’t afford the expensive ones!"
Ivan laughed in disbelief, "I can’t afford them? I could buy all the clothes in China with my money! It’s just that I don’t buy them because they’re so ugly!"
Jiang Xia: "Who says so? That’s just your opinion!"
Ivan: "It’s not just me; everyone says the same! People come to China to buy clothes because they’re cheap!"
Jiang Xia: "That’s still a one-sided view! I believe many people who have seen our fashion shows will praise our clothes, finding them beautiful and buying in large quantities!"
Ivan: "Impossible!"
He knew several friends in the fashion industry from developed countries, and they all said Chinese clothes were unattractive!
Jiang Xia: "What if everyone says they’re beautiful after the show?"
"If everyone says they’re beautiful, I’ll place a one-million-dollar order on the spot!"
Jiang Xia looked at him, "Didn’t you say you could buy all the clothes in China? Only one million dollars? You think one million can buy all the good clothes in China? You can’t even buy a thousand pieces with one million!"
Ivan felt belittled. He wasn’t lying; he was indeed very wealthy, "If ten people say the clothes are beautiful, I’ll place a one-million-dollar order. If twenty people say they’re beautiful, I’ll place a five-million-dollar order. If everyone in the audience says they’re beautiful, I’ll place a ten-million-dollar order!"
That was more like it! Jiang Xia felt a bit more at ease, her mood smoothed over by the prospect of the money.
She turned to Carlton, "Sir, what about you? If everyone says our clothes are beautiful, will you place an order like your friend?"
Carlton was there to buy fabric. He never looked at Chinese clothes, only buying fabric. He hadn’t heard from his peers that Chinese clothes were beautiful, but if they truly were, why not buy them?
He nodded, "Yes."
Jiang Xia then looked at Jack, "Then I’ll have to trouble your friends to vouch for you!"
Jiang Xia was satisfied. Even before the fashion show started, she had secured a multi-million-dollar order.
Of course, she didn’t expect everyone to say the clothes were beautiful, but she believed at least twenty people would.
Old He knew that Xia had a good sense of judgment and wouldn’t just engage in pointless arguments.
Look at how well she handled the situation!
It’s better to make money than to argue!
The best revenge is getting those who look down on Chinese fashion to admit their mistake and buy the clothes.
He had great confidence in the clothes for this show!
(End of Chapter)
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