Chapter 57 Powerful Beauty
Red Star Carpet Factory.
The carpet factory is located in an old industrial area in the suburbs, surrounded by brick buildings and new concrete structures that have lasted for decades.
Under the peeling paint on the exterior wall of the factory, you can vaguely see the mottled characters "Red Star Carpet Factory".
The dilapidated gate was wide open at this time, and a small truck loaded with goods was parked at the gate. The front wheel of the truck was stuck between two boulders, making it unable to move.
The guard, an old man with gray hair but a strong body, walked out of the guard box, shaking his head and accusing: "I told you that you can't make it, but you insist on it, what now? What to do?”
The young driver stuck his head out of the window, clasped his hands and said, “Sir, please help me. This batch of production materials is in urgent need and cannot be delayed.”
The uncle stared with his eyes thunderous: "How can I help? Come down and see for yourself, this is a stone, not plastic."
What's wrong with the stone, just move it away, this old man , not even willing to help!
The young driver parked the car, jumped out, dusted his hands, and prepared to move the boulder away.
He usually carries goods and is relatively strong, but this boulder is as if it has grown on the ground and does not move at all, even after several attempts.
He asked doubtfully: "Uncle, is this fixed?"
"That's not true, but one or two people definitely can't help it. Last time, I still called three or four people to move it with ropes. "
"Is it that exaggerated? Let's try it."
"It's a waste of time. Should I still find someone to help?
The driver was so anxious that he was sweating. This batch of goods must be delivered at 4:30 pm!
This carpet factory is located in a deserted suburb. It is already remote. Everyone is at work now. Where can I find someone?
He was pacing back and forth, scratching his hair anxiously.
Guan Youshuang, who had just gotten out of the car, saw it and walked over, followed by Liang Yuting.
"Hey, who are you looking for?" the guard asked.
"It's okay. We were passing by and saw the cars parked at the door. We wanted to see if you need any help?"
The doorman waved his hand and said kindly: "It's rare for a girl to be caring. We do need help, but it's your business. I can't help."
Guan Youshuang looked at it and said, "Just move the stone. I can do it."
"Girl, don't be ridiculous," the guard said.
"She's not kidding, she can really do it." Liang Yuting said, "Well, if my friend helps you with this, can you let us go into the carpet factory to have a look?"
The young driver looked at Guan Youshuang. Although she was beautiful, her thin body did not look like a strong one!
Is there something wrong with your brain?
He said: "If your friend is really that capable, let alone go into the carpet factory to have a look, even if you ask me to eat shit, I will do it."
Guan Youshuang glanced at him One glance and said: "Is this true?"
"Of course."
Guan Youshuang walked over, hugged it with both hands, and easily moved the boulder on one side, then went around and moved the other one.
Her face was not red or breathless, just as if she had hugged two dolls.
The doorman:? ?
Driver:? ? The two of them were so shocked that they didn't know what to say for a moment.
Liang Yuting glanced at the driver proudly and said, "How about it, lose?"
"This, how is this possible? You, where are you from? So powerful?”
“Why do you care so much? Do you remember what you just said?” Liang Yuting said.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm blind. Aren't you going to go into the carpet factory? Get in the car and go in with me."
The guard was anxious and waved his hands and said, "Where is this?" Okay, there is no such rule in the factory.”
"Uncle, we are here to deliver production materials. There is a lot of goods today and the workshop is in a hurry, so we sent two more people."
*
In carpet factories in this era, management has not yet So strict, as long as you enter the factory, you can directly enter the workshop.
The interior of the workshop is dark, with only a few skylights scattered on the top and windows on the walls letting in dappled light. The air is filled with the mixed smell of wool and dye.
The workshop director is an enthusiastic middle-aged uncle. As soon as he heard that someone was interested in their carpet making process, they were two beauties, so he took them to visit each work station one by one.
The workers are wearing uniform blue overalls. They are sitting or standing, busy around various carpet weaving equipment.
Some old looms kept running with rhythmic creaking sounds.
The workers skillfully operate the machines, and the long yarns shuttle between their fingertips, gradually weaving into carpets.
In one corner of the workshop, there is a dedicated dyeing area.
Workers put the white wool into large dye vats, carefully add the dye, and then stir it with long wooden sticks to ensure that every strand of wool is evenly dyed.
Guan Youshuang saw that the carpet pattern at this time was still very simple.
Faced with her questions, the workshop director explained: "We have been looking for new elements, but the results are always unsatisfactory."
Guan Youshuang asked how the sales were, and the workshop director said: "Because this is an old factory, we have accumulated a lot of contacts in the early years, so it is still okay.
"But since this year, there have been some carpets from other places on the market. Although the quality is not very good, but The advantages are that the colors are complex and there are many styles, but it still has a great impact on our market. ”
Guan Youshuang nodded and said that she had some ideas for improving the carpet, and then they came to the factory director’s office.
The manufacturer was a middle-aged and capable man with a slicked back hair. After listening carefully to Guan Youshuang’s suggestion, she said: “It is indeed a good idea to add traditional embroidery elements.
“But the carpet itself has a thickness, and because of the material properties, the surface is not smooth enough. It requires very professional people to do it.
“You also know that for professional talents, the labor cost itself is not high. Low, I'm afraid your plan will be difficult to implement. "
Guan Youshuang said: "You are right, there are indeed some carpets that cannot be added with embroidery. What I mean is that we can make a series suitable for embroidery, such as flat-woven carpets or lower-density carpets. fabric so it is easier to thread the needle.
“Of course, in order not to damage the carpet itself, we will also choose wires that are compatible with the carpet material.”
The workshop director said: "Director, I think we can give it a try. You know the current situation on the market. More and more machine-made products will appear. Handmade carpets like ours will be unsustainable if we don't try to innovate. ”
“Well, manufacturer, if you trust me, you can provide me with a sample of a flat-woven carpet. A week later, I will give you the finished product with embroidery added. If you are satisfied, we will Let’s talk about cooperation. If you are not satisfied, how about I compensate you for the carpet price?”
(End of this chapter)