Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 679: Six hundred and seventy-four preliminary clothing cooperation agreements reached.

Chapter 679: Six hundred and seventy-four preliminary clothing cooperation agreements reached.

Xiao Fang had intended to head back to rest without delay.

However, Xiao Fang insisted on continuing to work here.

So, Gu Chen did not forcefully require her to do anything.

After an unremarkable morning passed,

Gu Chen had prepared many new ingredients for the new store.

It was basically a one-to-one copy, transferring all the dishes from the old store into the new one.

Although these items did not look impressive, he believed they would still capture the hearts of new customers who had not yet visited Qiwei Vegetarian.

He had also prepared all the cooking utensils.

The new store had a total of twenty-eight tables, including four tables for eight people each, with the rest catering to parties of four or six.

Accommodating a hundred customers at the same time would not be a problem.

While Gu Chen was busy inside, someone suddenly walked into the store.

Gu Chen looked over curiously and discovered that the person who came in was Tang Xinyi.

After entering, Tang Xinyi stood directly in front of Gu Chen.

Standing before Gu Chen, her face seemed to be full of shame.

"Director Gu, I was too abrupt the other day. I didn’t consider everything, and I am sorry," she said, immediately apologizing to Gu Chen upon her arrival.

The other day? Gu Chen thought for a moment; it seemed that day was when Tang Xinyi had talked to him about some listed company matters.

As he recalled the incident, Gu Chen smiled.

Then he said to her, "What’s wrong? Is there anything inappropriate?"

"Actually, in terms of this Bangwei fashion brand, your contributions are much greater than mine. Therefore, you should hold a larger share of stocks. Also, after looking more into it recently, I’ve realized that a fifty-fifty ownership structure simply doesn’t work for a company to operate."

She gradually explained to Gu Chen her actions from that day.

The more she talked about the events of that day, the more embarrassed she looked.

Thinking back on the foolish things she had done then, she even felt like slamming her head against a wall.

"This matter, I believe, relates to each person’s principles. Perhaps our principles just do not align, which is why I think there’s no great need to start a company together. After all, I was merely lending a hand casually; it’s not at the point where full collaboration is necessary," he told Tang Xinyi.

At this point, the hassle of managing these businesses already made Gu Chen feel overwhelmed.

Starting another company? Frankly, Gu Chen didn’t have such a great interest or the excess energy for it.

Wouldn’t it be better to spend time on something else? Why obsess over this company matter?

"Director Gu, I know you are someone who doesn’t lack money, and perhaps fashion isn’t your hobby, but this industry is extremely important to me.

I understand that my issues shouldn’t be imposed on you, but I still want to ask for your help.

If you are willing to join Bangwei, I am even ready to hand over control of the company to you," she said to Gu Chen with utmost sincerity.

Her demeanor seemed to be pleading with Gu Chen,

as if everything else could be easily negotiated as long as Gu Chen was willing.

After hearing her, Gu Chen felt not a ripple inside. He was just thinking about how to refuse in a way that would spare her dignity.

After all, some things, if said too bluntly, could hurt.

"Director Gu, I’m begging you," Tang Xinyi suddenly pleaded.

That said, Tang Xinyi’s sudden behavior was hard to comprehend.

All of a sudden, she leaned in towards Gu Chen.

Gu Chen was immediately frightened by her movement.

Thankfully, his reflexes were quick, and he almost instantly stepped back to avoid her.

He then hurriedly said, "Miss Tang, don’t be reckless. There are a lot of cameras around these days. If we get photographed, it won’t be good for either of us."

Gu Chen was well aware of how many media outlets and reporters were watching him.

Especially since the last time, those guys had thoroughly taken note of him. He was still planning to sue those media outlets.

If someone were to snap a photo at this moment, he wouldn’t go as far as to say his reputation would be ruined, but at the very least, he would be embroiled in scandal for the time being. Not to mention, it would affect his business dealings and, more importantly, weigh heavily on Ji Pianran’s mind.

If it weren’t for wanting to ease Ji Pianran’s worries, he wouldn’t bother dealing with those reporters at all.

Thinking about it, Gu Chen suddenly missed the days yet to come.

By then, with various celebrities drawing all the attention, neither the media nor the reporters would care about these corporations at all.

At this point, Tang Xinyi seemed to realize that her actions had been somewhat inappropriate.

So she quickly said, "I apologize, Director Gu; that was too presumptuous of me."

She said this to Gu Chen with an embarrassed expression on her face.

"No worries. You don’t need to overthink the fashion aspect. Although I really have no intention of joining the fashion industry, if you need inspiration or new designs, I can still provide them. After all, we are friends, and there’s nothing wrong with helping each other out," he reassured her.

At this moment, Gu Chen clarified his stance.

He had little interest in joining the company, as consumer spending was quite average nowadays.

However, he, Gu Chen, was still willing to lend a hand, as it wasn’t such a big deal to him.

Even though she didn’t get the opportunity to bring Gu Chen into the company,

the fact that Gu Chen was willing to help made her quite happy.

She was well aware of Gu Chen’s creative abilities.

To her, his imagination was truly unparalleled.

"Director Gu, thank you. Even if you really don’t want to join my company, that’s okay. In the future, our company can pay, and you can help design for us. I assure you that I will offer the highest remuneration," she promised Gu Chen then.

Having Gu Chen’s help was good enough.

At first, Gu Chen didn’t even entertain the idea of assisting.

"It’s okay; it’s just some minor matters.

A piece of clothing goes through an entire process, from design and production to marketing and then retail."

"You can’t just focus on the design; you also have to put effort into marketing," he advised Tang Xinyi.

She nodded after hearing this, her face a picture of seriousness.

To her, Gu Chen was a mentor.

Though she didn’t understand why Gu Chen disliked the idea of entering the fashion industry,

she had to admit, if Gu Chen were willing to take the plunge, he would definitely achieve far greater success than she could ever hope for.

After that, she didn’t continue the conversation with Gu Chen and simply left.

Once she was gone, Gu Chen thought it through carefully. In truth, it wasn’t that he couldn’t join the industry.