Chapter 59 Embroidery Workshop Restructuring
Wei Changgui wiped the sweat off his forehead, smiled bitterly, and said helplessly, "Miss, our embroidery workshop is considered a time-honored brand in the city. It has always relied on traditional craftsmanship and the care of old customers.
I have also thought about updating some new styles, but firstly, our craftsmen are all based on the skills passed down by the older generation, and we don’t know how to design new styles; secondly, new styles of embroidery may not be popular with customers. If they are messed up, it will affect the reputation of the embroidery workshop.”
After listening to this, Lin Yuxi had some ideas in her mind. She thought for a while and said, "Manager Wei, since we don't know how to design these new patterns, why don't we find some people who can and let them design them?
In this way, you can contact some poor painters and scholars and ask them to design some new styles for us. Once they are accepted, you will pay them immediately. "
These scholars are the best at catering to the market. Once those popular vernacular stories come out, which one will not be copied crazily?
After hearing this, Wei Changgui said with some concern: "Girl, is this really possible? Our embroidery workshop has always been supported by the craftsmanship of the older generation. If the style suddenly changes, will the customers not be able to accept it?"
Lin Yuxi was speechless for a moment. With such a dismal flow of people, who was Shopkeeper Wei worried about not being able to accept it?
You're almost at the end of your rope, but you still don't want to change?
Are you waiting to be eliminated and closed down?
Although the person in front of him seemed extremely unqualified to be a shopkeeper, fortunately he was loyal and obedient enough. Even if he had doubts in his heart, he would still complete his master's tasks conscientiously.
Alas, we don’t have enough manpower, so we’ll have to make do with what we have for now.
Lin Yuxi sighed in her heart, but said calmly, "Manager Wei, don't worry. I believe that as long as we can make good embroidery, customers will like it. Moreover, we can try to make some samples first to see how customers react, and then decide whether to mass-produce."
After hearing this, Wei Changgui felt that what the girl said made sense, so he nodded.
Lin Yuxi continued, "Also, you can ask those embroiderers to make a batch of embroidery works imitating those famous calligraphy and paintings, scenic spots and historical sites. Nowadays, scholars and writers generally like this style.
If you have good writing skills and want to draw it yourself, we can also offer some customized services to meet the special needs of customers. "
After hearing this, Wei Changgui's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly. This was a great idea. Once he felt involved, the feeling immediately became different!
I can say the food I cook is not tasty, why don't you give me one to try?
Put it in the same way here, I can dislike my paintings for being ugly, but why don't you try to say one?
Do you have a better one?
Are you butting in? Why don't you try one?
As the guests keep coming and going, aren't there more guests coming in?
Girl, you are so awesome!
This is a set of business methods! Wei Changgui now admires Lin Yuxi so much that he can't wait to put it into practice.
Lin Yuxi looked at Wei Changgui's expression and nodded. Being honest is not scary. What is scary is being stupid and having no self-awareness.
Okay, there is still hope!
She believes that as long as they listen carefully and dare to try, the embroidery workshop's business will get better and better.
But this was not the purpose of her coming. Lin Yuxi picked up the teacup and drank a sip of tea. After a long time, she slowly spoke, "Shopkeeper Wei, how is the embroiderer in our embroidery workshop?"
Wei Changgui was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Lin Yuxi to suddenly ask this question. He thought for a moment and replied, "Our embroiderers are all very skilled, but..."
"But what?" Lin Yuxi looked at Wei Changgui and motioned for him to continue.
"However, we have a small number of embroiderers, and most of them are relatively old. The others rely on some young girls and wives who occasionally come to do odd jobs. However, these people have limited skills and lack experience, so our embroidery workshop has never been able to move forward." Wei Changgui told the truth.
After hearing this, Lin Yuxi's eyes flashed with satisfaction. Not bad, this time he was very thorough. It seems that Shopkeeper Wei's business ability is average, but he is good at judging people.
In this case, why not...
Lin Yuxi thought about it for a while, nodded, and then said, "Yes, Manager Wei is very insightful. However, these are nothing to be afraid of. I plan to expand the scale of embroiderers and provide systematic training."
"Expand the scale? System training?" Wei Changgui was a little surprised. He didn't expect Lin Yuxi to have such an idea.
"Yes." Lin Yuxi nodded and continued to explain, "We can recruit some young girls from nearby villages. They may not have much experience, but we can provide them with regular systematic training so that they can master more embroidery skills.
As long as they pass our embroidery workshop's level test, they can apply to join our embroidery workshop, become non-staff members, and enjoy the same level of treatment! "
After hearing this, Wei Changgui's eyes lit up. This was a good idea, and it was very feasible. They only needed to let the embroiderers in the embroidery workshop train the people below. It would not take too much effort to get these young girls and wives to naturally approach their embroidery workshop.
Moreover, if this continues for a long time, the entire Qingcheng will become a reserve pool of embroiderers for their Linglong Embroidery Workshop.
But is it possible to expect the embroiderers in the embroidery workshop to teach without any hesitation?
Once this group of people are trained, they will steal their jobs!
Lin Yuxi seemed to know what he was thinking and spoke again, "The embroiderers who are willing to teach will be equivalent to our lecturers and will be paid a monthly salary. In addition..."
Lin Yuxi smiled slightly, "Add a bonus system. The better the students' grades, the richer the bonus. And..."
Facing Shopkeeper Wei's increasingly incredulous eyes, Lin Yuxi launched her final attack, "Employees who have worked in the embroidery workshop for ten years will receive a pension based on their previous monthly salary!"
Wei Changgui was dumbfounded, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. He took a deep breath, bowed and saluted, "Miss, you are so kind!"
Following such a kind and righteous boss, this life is worth it!
Lin Yuxi smiled slightly, with wisdom shining in her eyes. She stepped forward to help Shopkeeper Wei up and said,
"Manager Wei, I'll leave the matter of the embroiderer to you. But please also tell the embroiderers in our embroidery workshop: the world is big, and there are many embroiderers. If they are not qualified, Linglong Embroidery Workshop doesn't mind hiring someone else!"
Wei Changgui knew that the girl was not only talking about the embroiderers, but also about him. After all, running an embroidery workshop into such a bleak state did make him look somewhat incompetent.
But the girl is still willing to give him a chance...
Wei Changgui took a deep breath, suppressed the emotion deep in his heart, and his eyes glowed with determination again. He solemnly promised: "Please rest assured, young lady. I will do my best to restore the glory of Linglong Embroidery Workshop!"
“It’s not about reappearance, it’s about transcendence!”
"Yes! Beyond!"