Lu Nianzhi immediately noticed the change in Rong Dai's attitude.
She handed the manuscript back to her and looked at her hesitantly, asking, "Have you changed your mind?"
Rong Dai looked at her approvingly. If it was someone else, it would have been really hard to detect this subtle change in her thinking.
But Lu Nianzhi was truly exceptionally capable. Not only was her business capability strong, her ability to read people was also first-rate.
"I haven't changed my original intention, just changed the approach."
Lu Nianzhi raised her brows. "I'm actually a little confused. When I analyzed it with you before, you didn't waver at all. What made you change your mind in just a few days?"
She had told Rong Dai before that she should either take the exquisite, high-end route. This path of development would be slow, but once reputation and popularity accumulated, it would be very effective.
Slow and steady wins the race, especially for intricate work like embroidery. With sufficient time and consummate embroidery skills, the quality of the finished products would undoubtedly be good.
But Rong Dai had resolutely said back then that she wanted to use Brocade Embroidery Workshop as a benchmark to catch up, which would have sounded like a joke if it came from anyone else's mouth.
But Rong Dai had Huo Shao Ting behind her back.
She believed that if Rong Dai encountered difficulties in starting her business, Huo Shao Ting would not stand idly by.
Rong Dai looked at her admiringly. "My original intention and philosophy have not changed. I just extended the process."
"What made me change my mind was that incident at the siheyuan that day you talked about things inside Brocade Embroidery Workshop. That changed my thinking."
"Brocade Embroidery Workshop is currently the industry leader in embroidery. Their accomplishments are also very impressive, this is undeniable."
"But at the same time, their problems are also obvious. I've seen every piece from Brocade Embroidery Workshop from the beginning until now. Up until three years ago, Brocade Embroidery Workshop's works could still be described as being crafted with skill and ingenuity."
"But have you noticed that starting three years ago, Brocade Embroidery Workshop's works have stagnated in creation? There are even signs of regression."
"Machine embroidery is inevitable, after all manpower is limited, but Brocade Embroidery Workshop has extensively used machine embroidery. Only high-end custom orders are done by the embroiderers by hand. You can compare Brocade Embroidery Workshop's current works with those from ten years ago, the degree of refinement is not just one or two levels worse."
Rong Dai explained that she had been holed up in the study creating over the past few days. Aside from creating, she had read a large number of works, and had even looked through all of Brocade Embroidery Workshop's pieces.
This decision was also one she had just made in the last two days.
She had been too eager to accomplish what she wanted to do earlier, to quickly develop what she had envisioned. That way, she would be much closer to Huo Shao Ting.
But after discovering Brocade Embroidery Workshop's problems, she began to waver in her original decision. Was she being a little too eager for quick success?
It was undeniable that if she wanted to surpass the decade-plus developed Brocade Embroidery Workshop in a short period of time, borrowing the current status of the Huo Group, she would absolutely be able to do it.
But the end product might not be what she wanted.
On New Year's Eve at the Huo residence when the elderly madam was teaching the young daughter-in-law, although she was eavesdropping, one thing she heard stuck with her.
Don't forget your original intention.
Her original intention was to showcase the appeal of embroidery and display the elegance of ancient China.
On this path, she could accomplish herself and obtain what she desired.
Brocade Embroidery Workshop's problems were an epiphany to her.
Thinking about it, the reason why Master Shi Yue wanted Shi Ning to go out and temper herself was that she must have discovered problems at Brocade Embroidery Workshop.
But Brocade Embroidery Workshop had already reached its status today, to put it plainly, it had already hit its ceiling.
Even if there were some deficiencies, for them to remedy it now would be akin to a chicken rib - pointless.
Brocade Embroidery Workshop's peak times were already in the past. Going forward, if Brocade Embroidery Workshop could not find a suitable path for development, decline would be inevitable.
It was precisely these details that jolted her awake.
"We're lacking manpower now, the company also needs to nurture talent, so let's take it one step at a time. I still have dozens of years ahead, I will eventually reach the heights I desire."
She added with a smile.
Perhaps it was because of the intimate time with Huo Shao Ting over the new year period that gave her more confidence, naturally her mindset became more calm.
Lu Nianzhi nodded approvingly. "This puts my mind at ease."
Rong Dai just smiled faintly. Her decision was not just because of these details, but even more so because of Huo Shao Ting.
"Did Huo give you advice? Otherwise it would be difficult for someone as determined as you to change their mind so quickly in a short period of time."
Lu Nianzhi was also adept at reading people. Seeing the smile on her face, she jokingly asked her a question.
She didn't actually intend to pry into their marital privacy from Rong Dai, it was just a joking question.
But Rong Dai nodded very seriously. "That's right."
"Back then at the film studio, he knew I was struggling with this issue, so he took me to see the factory. I became even more resolute in my original idea, but after realizing Brocade Embroidery Workshop's problems during this time, when I was hesitating, he also noticed."
"In fact he didn't say much, just told me a few simple words - seize the moment. Currently the Chinese people's standard of living has improved, so the need for material things has correspondingly increased as well."
"Although if I did it according to my original idea, he would have definitely supported me, but I feel that in less than ten years, or even five years, possibly within two years I would encounter the problems Brocade Embroidery Workshop has now."
She really didn't know what else to say about this man. His tenderness and thoughtfulness towards her had reached the extreme.
Huo Shao Ting managed such a huge company like Huo's Enterprise and held an important position - his business acumen was undoubtedly astute.
She had only just noticed the crux of Brocade Embroidery Workshop's problems now, but Huo Shao Ting must have discerned it long ago.
Yet he didn't want her to be discouraged, so he went along with what she wanted.
It was the same principle as the old madam teaching the young daughter-in-law. Even if Huo Shao Ting had stopped her back then and analyzed the pros and cons, she might not necessarily have listened. Only when she discovered the problems herself would she reflect and be willing to listen to others' opinions.
"As expected, Huo still sees further ahead."
Lu Nianzhi sighed lightly with a laugh, then the two continued to discuss some details. Rong Dai was going to start on the production process.
"The company's security is not perfected yet. The important thing is to protect the drafts and samples. It's also more convenient for you at home, so I suggest completing the competition piece at home this time. I'll oversee things on the company side, you can just focus on finishing the competition entry."
Rong Dai nodded. "That's what I was thinking too."
"Are you set on using this name Magnolia Fragrance?"
Lu Nianzhi looked at the business license. Although she knew it was useless to ask now, she still couldn't help wanting to know Rong Dai's thoughts.
"Yes, this one. I like it." Rong Dai nodded.
