Chapter 188: Multiple Wrongdoings

Su Ruo, in the coming days, was so busy her feet never touched the ground, often having to run between both sides.

Just as the two factories were settled and everything was gradually getting on track, Su Ruo thought she could finally breathe a sigh of relief when she encountered the first problem.

Originally, the textile factory's operations were normal, but it suddenly faced a large-scale cancellation of orders.

A lot of the fabric had already been made, but the other party suddenly said they didn't want it.

This caused the fabric to pile up directly in the warehouse; if these fabrics couldn't be sold, there would be no way to pay wages.

And once Su Ruo began to delay paying the workers' wages, the consequences would be immeasurable.

Wang Lei and Sales Department Director Wu Dong, upon learning of this, immediately became extremely worried and hurriedly went to Su Ruo, hoping to find a solution.

Su Ruo knew this was definitely Li Furén's doing; at the time, when they were producing this fabric, they had not signed any contract, only Li Furén's verbal promise.

But if Su Ruo wanted to pursue the other party's liability for breach of contract, these would be utterly useless.

Su Ruo's most urgent task right now is still to resolve the fabric issue as quickly as possible.

Su Ruo went to the warehouse to look at the fabric; these fabrics were completely different from the current mainstream black, white, and blue colors, instead being a patterned type.

Such a pattern might not be a problem in the future, but at this time it already far exceeded people's expectations.

Moreover, this fabric is very thin, belonging to silk fabric; even if Su Ruo wanted to sell it, probably no one would want to buy.

Wu Dong said at this point: "Boss, I think the most urgent thing is to sell these fabrics as quickly as possible, even if it's at half price, it doesn't matter."

Su Ruo knew that Li Furén had already set the price very low before; if they lowered it further, there would be no profit at all.

Moreover, if they lowered the price this time, who knows if they'd have to lower it again next time; if all customers acted like them, copying each other, the clothing factory would never be able to stay open.

So Su Ruo directly rejected Wu Dong's suggestion to lower the price.

But as for how exactly to deal with these fabrics, Su Ruo hadn't figured it out for the moment.

Just when Su Ruo was at a loss, she suddenly looked up and saw the promotional artwork on a movie poster.

Su Ruo's eyes lit up instantly; at that moment, the movie screen was showing a very famous film from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Inside, the male lead wearing a flowered shirt, with a big back-combed hairstyle, riding a motorcycle, as soon as that scene appeared, it instantly became a nationwide craze.

Although the silk fabric they produced did not match current mainstream aesthetics, it was nevertheless the best choice for making shirts.

Moreover, Su Ruo had a feeling that as the movie swept the nation, their shirts would definitely sell well.

After Su Ruo figured it out, she immediately went back to discuss with Li Zhaodi and Bai Xinya.

The two of them, upon hearing it, immediately expressed their support for Su Ruo's decision.

The next day, when Su Ruo returned to the factory, she swept away her previous lethargy, her whole person full of vigor and energy.

She had Wang Lei pull all the piled-up silk fabric from the storeroom out and proceed to dye it.

Upon seeing those colorful fabrics, Wang Lei immediately thought Su Ruo had gone mad.

He had endured it for a long time, but finally couldn't hold back, advising Su Ruo: "Boss, with such bright fabric, who would dare to wear the clothes made from it?"

But Su Ruo didn't explain to him, only saying she had her own plan and telling him not to worry.

On Jinhu's side, he was still waiting for Su Ruo to be at her wit's end, intending to buy those fabrics from her at half price; but upon hearing that Su Ruo not only rejected Wu Dong's half-price suggestion, but also had those silk fabrics dyed, his expression changed instantly.

He had intended to make those fabrics into silk quilts for export overseas; now without the fabric, he couldn't continue production, and if the deadline passed without him being able to deliver the product, he would surely have to pay a huge penalty, and once his credibility went bankrupt, the resulting losses would be immeasurable.

No choice, Jinhu could only immediately contact another cotton spinning factory, but the fabric received was of such poor quality that it fundamentally failed to meet the customer's standards.

Left with no other option, Jinhu could only find Su Ruo to discuss buying some silk fabric from her.

Previously, it was Su Ruo who went to beg Jinhu, but he had outright turned her away; not long after, Jinhu himself came to her door seeking help—truly a case of fortunes turning.

However, Su Ruo was more polite than Jinhu; she not only didn't turn him away at the door, but also invited him into the office, treating him with food and drink, merely making him wait two hours.

Jinhu has always had a short temper; these two hours directly drained his anger, and upon seeing Su Ruo, he even proactively greeted her with a smile, saying.

"I didn't expect General Manager Jin's esteemed arrival; my failure to welcome you properly has made you wait so long."

Jinhu quickly said: "It's fine, Boss Su, I came this time mainly to discuss with you; I want to purchase some silk fabric from you."

Su Ruo immediately exclaimed: "Boss Jin, last time I went to find you, you didn't say these silk fabrics were unnecessary and that we could handle them as we pleased?"

Jinhu was struck where it hurt by Su Ruo, his face turning slightly red, but he didn't stubbornly insist and said.

"The previous incident was all a misunderstanding; we really need this silk fabric—can you help rush-produce some?"

Su Ruo put on a look of difficulty.

Jinhu immediately said: "As long as you agree, the price can be easily negotiated."

What Su Ruo had been waiting for was exactly this remark from Jinhu; although she didn't like Jinhu, she wouldn't let emotions drive her away and push away the business that came to her door.

Seeing Jinhu's anxious expression, Su Ruo also knew the timing was about right.

So she softened her expression before saying: "Actually helping you rush-produce some fabric isn't impossible, but if I make it here and you then don't want it, wouldn't I be left holding the bag?"

Jinhu quickly assured Su Ruo that such a situation would absolutely not happen; as long as she agreed to produce, they could sign the contract immediately.

Su Ruo directly raised the deposit to eighty percent of the total payment, and required that it be paid in full within three days from the contract's signing date.

Although this demand was unreasonable, Jinhu still agreed—after all, who made him the one in need of help right now!

Naturally, whatever Su Ruo said went; previously she had been arrogant, now she was as humble as before.

Moreover, Su Ruo directly increased the fabric price by half, and chuckled as she said to Jinhu:

"Boss Jin, you also know that I once promised the factory workers that for any overtime, I would give double wages as compensation."

"You're demanding the goods so urgently now; the workers will definitely have to work overtime, and you can't let me go back on my word, right!"

"So the price of our fabric also needs to be increased by half; Boss Jin, you have no objection, right!"

How could Jinhu have no objection? He orchestrated this just to force Su Ruo to lower the price, but now the price hasn't dropped—it's risen, and Boss Jin nearly spat blood.

But what could he do? Under someone else's eaves, one must bow their head—after all, he's the one who needs help right now!