Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 381 - 379: Unauthorized Design Modification
Fang Yao wanted to send someone to UA to deliver sample clothes. Normally, this was a task eagerly competed for by the assistants, but today, no one made a peep.
UA is a renowned modeling agency in Yunling City and had collaborated with Yundu for many years. The models’ clothes for advertising and runway shows were mostly provided by Yundu, making UA an old client of theirs.
Because UA was an old client, the manager in charge of receiving samples at UA’s purchasing department was particularly intimidating.
Every time Yundu sent someone to deliver sample clothes, Manager Shi of the purchasing department would be extremely picky, criticizing the clothes as worthless and then demanding immediate alterations according to his specifications. If he wasn’t satisfied, he’d send them back to be reworked time and again. Whoever delivered the samples ended up demoralized and even faced reprimands from Yundu’s side.
In short, it was a job that pleased neither side.
Several intern design assistants had already suffered this misfortune. Once they shared their experiences, the other assistants were well aware of it.
Now, when Fang Yao brought up this task, naturally nobody dared to take it upon themselves voluntarily.
Only a fool would take on a thankless task that required much effort.
Fang Yao’s gaze drifted for a moment, and seeing no one respond, as they all buried their heads in their work, her delicate brows furrowed slightly. She casually pointed to Tong Xiaomian, who just happened to meet her gaze: "You go and deliver these for me. Come in later and pick up the sample clothes."
Her tone was like that of a queen, not allowing any refusal. Saying this, Fang Yao turned and went back to her office.
Tong Xiaomian’s face turned pale. Going to UA was purely a scolding mission, but she couldn’t refuse Fang Yao. Reluctantly looking at Jiayi beside her, she pleaded softly, "Jiayi, didn’t you say your mom is taking her students out of town for a dance competition, and you don’t know what time she’ll be back tonight? How about this: I’ll take on the remaining retouching tasks for you if you help me with the UA delivery? You can also get off work early to look after your son. Zaizai is alone at home, you must be worried, right?"
Today’s editing tasks were numerous, and working overtime was expected, but tonight she needed to go to Disheng for cleaning. Not knowing what time her mother would be home, Zaizai might be alone at home. Jiayi did the math; finishing overtime and then working as a maid at Disheng before getting home would mean it would likely be eleven or twelve o’clock.
Zaizai being alone at home so late, Jiayi was indeed worried. Without a second thought, she agreed, "Okay, I’ll go to UA to deliver the clothes, and you can help me with the editing."
Manager Shi of UA’s purchasing department was famously picky and had a terrible temper, which she was aware of. However, she figured at worst, she would just take two scoldings without replying.
Tong Xiaomian’s pale, tender face relaxed, "Great, then I’ll go to Director Fang’s office to get the sample clothes first."
Ten minutes later, Tong Xiaomian came out holding a bag, handing it to Jiayi: "Jiayi, the sample clothes are inside, so I’m counting on you. Don’t worry, I will finish your remaining drafts."
Thinking about finishing the sample clothing delivery and ending today’s work early, Jiayi grabbed her handbag and quickly left the company.
Employees could get reimbursed for the expenses of running errands outside, so Jiayi hailed a taxi on the roadside and arrived at UA in just over half an hour.
The UA building stood tall by the bustling roadside, its blue glass reflecting dazzling luster under the bright sunshine.
Jiayi walked into the building as if entering a world filled with fragrance and beauty, surrounded by scents and with leggy, flamboyantly dressed runway or advertising models everywhere she looked.
Passing by several open-air photography studios, she saw photoshoots in progress.
UA’s advertising business was an all-in-one service, with a significant reputation in Yunling, handling everything from model selection to concept development, creative design, specific advertising photography, and post-production market rollout.
Jiayi walked towards the procurement department when suddenly a model, who was in a hurry for a photoshoot, came towards her head-on. The two collided, and with a "bang," the bag in Jiayi’s hand fell to the ground, and the sample garment slid out.
"Hey, I’m so sorry—" The model, in a rush for the photoshoot, apologized briefly and walked away.
Jiayi didn’t dwell on it, picked up the sample garment, shook it off, tapped off the dust stuck on it, and was about to put it back in her tote bag when she couldn’t help but fix her gaze on it.
It was a jumpsuit meant for the runway, with the top and pants supposed to be connected.
But now, the seam in the middle seemed to be unstitched, the top and bottom coming apart, hanging loosely in two pieces.
Sample garments are unique pieces, only one of each, typically handmade by Fang Yao herself. Once approved by UA, they are then taken to the Yundu factory for production.
How could Fang Yao make such a mistake this time?
Before Jiayi could regain her composure, someone had already come over and seen her: "Are you from Yundu here to deliver the runway outfits? Hurry up, our Manager Shi is waiting. It just so happens that the manufacturer is here, wanting to see an impromptu advertorial show. Show the outfit to Manager Shi and then quickly deliver it to the models."
Jiayi’s sweat broke out. Was this garment supposed to be used for the runway show today?
On a normal day, Manager Shi was already picky, let alone seeing this damaged garment in her hands today, wouldn’t that lead to a complete dressing down?
She paused in her tracks, "I’m sorry, my stomach hurts, I need to use the restroom first. I’ll go straight to Manager Shi’s office to deliver it afterward."
The employee frowned: "The busier it gets, the more issues there seem to be. Why are you using the restroom now? Really, I’m fed up. Manager Shi hates lateness the most. If you end up crying because of the scolding later, don’t feel wronged... Alright, alright, just hurry up, no dillydallying."
Jiayi smiled wryly to herself. If she took it to show Manager Shi now, that’s when she’d indeed be scolded to death.
She turned around and headed towards UA’s restroom, borrowing scissors and a sewing kit from a UA employee along the way. At a modeling company, where clothes are everywhere, scissors and sewing kits are all too easy to come by.
Once in the women’s restroom, Jiayi entered a stall, shut the door, sat on the toilet lid, and unfolded the garment, hanging it on the hook behind the door.
She had intended to use the needle and thread for a quick fix, but upon closer inspection, the gap where the top and bottom had split was large and uneven. A hasty stitch would leave obvious flaws that Manager Shi would certainly notice.
After pondering for a few minutes, she bit her lip. She had no choice but to take a stab in the dark and go for broke!
She picked up the scissors and cut straight up at the split between the top and pants, creating a large hole in the top, then tightly stitched the two sides together with the fine needle and thread.
The garment was pure black, but she didn’t opt for dark thread to sew it. Instead, she chose two bright-colored threads to stitch two smooth, patterned lines.
Out of time, she bundled up the now backless jumpsuit and dashed out of the restroom, heading straight for the procurement department manager’s office.
After knocking on the door and receiving permission, she entered, bowed to Manager Shi who was behind the desk: "I’m sorry, I’m from Yundu. Director Fang sent me to deliver the sample garment."
Manager Shi had been waiting impatiently. Seeing someone from Yundu, and evidently a rookie in the workplace at that, didn’t raise his expectations: "Fang Yao is getting more and more out of line, sending people who get worse every time! Stop dawdling, take out the sample quickly. My models are waiting."
