The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead-Chapter 64 - 63 You Like Lu Jingqiu Dont You

Chapter 64: Chapter 63: You Like Lu Jingqiu, Don’t You?

Chapter 64 -63: You Like Lu Jingqiu, Don’t You?

“How about it, Director, my design sketches aren’t inferior to your designers, are they?”

“Comrade Xia, we’ll buy your sketches for our factory, but the price you’re asking for…”

“Director, I’m offering a one-time buyout. If you buy these drafts, you’ll have exclusivity. It’s spring now, the season when the weather gets warmer, and I can guarantee that as soon as our factory releases this batch of clothes, all the major department stores will be scrambling to place orders.

If you’re releasing your spring collection now, any delay will cost you, and I don’t need to spell out what that cost will be, do I?”

“That’s true, Comrade Xia previously worked in a garment factory, so naturally, you understand the process. But about the price, our factory unanimously finds it high.”

Xia Lin knew what the director meant but also stood her ground resolutely, “I came to our factory mainly because it’s close to home. In fact, I’ve visited other factories too, and they’re all waiting for my designs as well.”

Upon hearing this, the director had an idea and said, “How about this, one hundred and fifty per design. I’ll take all ten of your sketches.”

“Since the Director says so, then I can only take my business elsewhere. I’m not worried about selling my designs.” Saying this, she picked up the sketches and was ready to leave.

Seeing her determination, the director had no choice but to concede, “Fine, fine, two hundred per design as you said. But we have an agreement that for the summer collection, you’ll give our factory priority.”

A smile immediately spread across Xia Lin’s face, “Of course, it’s a pleasure working with you.”

As she spoke, she shook hands with the director, only there was something in between their hands. When the director let go, he found two Great Unity notes.

Understanding the situation, he quickly took her to collect her payment.

By the time Xia Lin left the director’s office, she just brushed past Wei Jincheng. Xia Lin, caught in her joy, did not see the expression on Wei Jincheng’s face.

Back in the office, Wei Jincheng asked, “Old Ma, was that your new designer I just saw?”

Old Ma chuckled, “No, she’s a university student with a real talent for designing clothes. She’s just designed a few styles of spring clothes for our factory. Officer Wei, how many sets do you need this time?”

“The usual amount will do, just have them delivered to the military district in two days.”

As Wei Jincheng said this, he casually looked at a few sketches on the table.

The more he looked, the more he frowned, “Do female comrades really like these kinds of clothes?”

Director Ma immediately perked up and explained, “Female comrades do like this kind of style, with lots of patterns, waist definition. Look at this coat, and this blouse, they both have lapels. Also, this set of skirts, you don’t often find this style around here. With my years of experience in the industry, I’m certain we’ll be able to quickly get orders for them.”

“Is that so?”

Being in the logistics department, Wei Jincheng often visited such factories and had some understanding of the profits here, so he nodded with certainty.

“Will she continue to provide new designs for you in the future?”

“She will.”

…

With ten design sketches, Xia Lin instantly earned a design fee of two thousand yuan, and her heart soared on her way home; even the air seemed sweeter.

She thought to herself, with every season—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—earning as much in design fees, her dream of starting her own clothing factory wasn’t far off.

If it weren’t for her only graduating from junior high and finding high school knowledge somewhat challenging, why would she choose Normal University, known for its lower admission scores?

But that was fine; having a university degree was enough.

As Xia Lin passed by the hospital, she hesitated for a long time before going in.

She asked the doctor for two packs of condoms. Even for Xia Lin, who had lived a previous life, this was an embarrassing matter, and she only dared to go in when there weren’t many patients around.

“Doctor, I…after I get married to my beloved, I don’t want to have children too soon, is there any way to prevent it?”

The doctor thought for a moment and said, “You can take herbal contraceptives, but they can’t guarantee one hundred percent effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.”

“Ah…” Xia Lin wasn’t looking for herbal medicine; she hesitated for quite a while before finally stammering out, “I’ve heard there’s something like a… like a cover that can prevent pregnancy.”

Although this thing existed, it was still quite unfamiliar to the general public, and many didn’t even know what it was for. The doctor looked at her and said, “Yes, the latex factory produces condoms that can also be used for contraception.”

“Does the hospital sell them?”

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“Yes, one pack contains two, and they can be reused. They must be washed immediately after use, and if you wish to use them again, they should be cleaned, air-dried, and dusted with talcum powder or body powder before storing. Do you know how to use them?”

Xia Lin’s face suddenly turned red, but she didn’t want the doctor to explain the specific use to her again, “I will, use.”

The doctor paused noticeably but didn’t say anything and gave her two packs for a total of two yuan.

When Xia Lin walked out of the hospital, she was so hot and sweaty that she felt like a thief buying condoms.

That evening when she got home, before Xia Lin had a chance to discuss birth control with Gao Shu, she was confronted by Second Sister-in-law Gao.

Seeing her, Xia Lin knew nothing good was coming.

Second Sister-in-law Gao worked at the Agriculture Bureau and had a decent salary, and Gao Xuan didn’t spend much in the army, so the young couple’s life was quite good. The only dissatisfaction she had was that there were too many people in the family, which meant too many issues with everyone squeezed together, and she had long wanted to live separately.

Unfortunately, there was never an opportunity, but now that the eldest brother and his wife had moved out with their children, she saw her chance.

She had already considered the family’s situation before and knew that the elders didn’t have that much money to buy them a house, so she thought about getting them to rent a small apartment size didn’t matter.

But as soon as she brought it up, it was immediately met with her mother-in-law’s opposition, who said there was no money in the family and it was not suitable for them to move while pregnant. In reality, she just didn’t want them to live separately.

But she just wanted a place of her own, for the young couple to live their own small life.

The Gao Family had taken care of Gao Shu for so many years; if not for merit, then at least for the hard work. She had heard from Gao Xuan that when Gao Shu’s mother left him with the Gao Family, she said that the old mansion of Second Uncle Gao also went with it.

If there was no money to rent a place for them, then they could just give them this one.

Watching the second sister-in-law look around the yard, Xia Lin knew exactly what she was after. She didn’t say a word, just waited to see how she would have the nerve to bring it up.

Second Sister-in-Law Gao went around and said, “Lao Wu’s not home, is he?”

“Right, he only comes back on Sundays. Second Sister-in-law, what brings you here so late? Is something the matter?”

“Sister-in-law, do you know who this house belongs to?”

“It was left to my Gao Shu by my father-in-law. What about it, Second Sister-in-law, didn’t my second brother tell you?”

“Is that so? But I heard that this house belongs to Old Gao’s Family, that’s what Gao Shu’s mother said back in the day.”

“Really? I haven’t heard Ah Shu mention that. Ah Shu told me this was the only thing his dad left him after he died.”

“Exactly, Second Uncle died and left nothing for Lao Wu, which led to his mother not being able to survive on her own, so she sent Lao Wu to the Gao Family, with the house as compensation for raising Lao Wu. We didn’t know about it before; you had just married and moved in. The in-laws have been good to Lao Wu, so it didn’t seem like a big deal then. But… the family doesn’t consist of Lao Wu alone, with many siblings, there will inevitably be differing opinions, don’t you agree?”

“It seems like Second Sister-in-law has an opinion. If you have doubts or objections, you can go speak to my eldest uncle and aunt, why come to my place? To take the house?”

“…What kind of talk is that, Sister-in-law? This house… I really haven’t set my eyes on it, but it doesn’t belong just to you. There are six siblings in the family; if you want this house, then you have to even out the shares for the other five.”

“How will you even it out?”

“The best way is to appraise it and distribute the money.”

Xia Lin thought it was funny, and laughed out loud, “Second Sister-in-law must be dreaming. It’s late; I have class tomorrow, so I won’t keep you.”

Second Sister-in-law Gao also knew she couldn’t reason with Xia Lin, as she had come that day just to give Xia Lin a heads-up, “I’m just notifying you about it, and when Gao Shu comes back, you tell him too.” Having said that, she rode off on the bicycle at the door.

Watching her ride away, Xia Lin gave a disdainful look. In her previous life in the compound, Second Sister-in-law Gao had always made things difficult for her. Her family was an intellectual one, and deep down there was a disdain for her as a country bumpkin. Each time she was ordered around, it was as if she was an errand girl.

She hadn’t had time to settle scores with her yet, but she had already shown up at her doorstep.

However, there had been no fighting over a house in her previous life; this life was truly different.

…

Gao Qing had just taken an exam a few days before and felt it went well. Today was Lu Jingqiu’s turn to take her professional exam.

She had a performance that morning and just happened to run into Jiang Nanzhou at the practice field. She greeted him cheerfully, “Comrade Nanzhou.”

“Comrade Gao.”

“Tsk, tsk, you call my Qiuqiu ‘Comrade Jingqiu,’ but with me, you’re so distant.”

As Jiang Nanzhou was pondering how to respond to her comment, Gao Qing suddenly dropped a bombshell, “You like Jingqiu, don’t you?”

“…?”