CHAPTER 58: CHAPTER 58 COOPERATION

"How about this, think it over carefully. You just need to be responsible for matching the clothes, I’ll handle the rest. We split the profits eighty-twenty, and you directly take twenty percent."

Li Yitian saw that Gu Yi wasn’t speaking, so he stepped forward to continue persuading her.

He really wanted to bring her into his business.

Although he knew there was money to be made in women’s fashion, he was, after all, a man and wasn’t professionally trained in this field.

So he didn’t study what women liked or what was suitable for whom.

The people hired in his shop just handed over whatever the customers liked, and he never thought about how to attract customers or keep them coming back.

"Ye Hao is in military school, so right now I can’t come with him, so it’s really inconvenient."

Gu Yi really wanted to work with him, but at the moment she couldn’t stay in B City for long.

Not to mention Ye Hao in military school, she also had to help out at the family shop.

And there was also the matter she promised her sister-in-law, which she needed to go back and think of a solution for.

"We don’t need you here every day for our collaboration. Just like now, come by when you have time, give some guidance, and teach the store staff how to match things up, how to make customers happy."

Li Yitian genuinely wanted to keep Gu Yi around. To him, Gu Yi was like a treasure.

He urgently needed her talent to help grow his business and prove it to his parents.

Although Gu Yi promised him that he could ask for her help whenever needed, he felt that she would be more invested only if it became her own business.

"I’ll go back and discuss it with Ye Hao."

Gu Yi was quite moved by this. When Ye Hao graduates, she would definitely be joining him, so collaborating with Li Yitian was like laying the groundwork in advance.

However, she feared that while she had memories from her past, she hadn’t systematically studied this yet — and the current acceptance was solely because she was a bit ahead of the curve.

What if she runs out of ideas and ends up dragging Li Yitian down?

She pondered over it but didn’t dare to readily agree.

She still wanted to hear Ye Hao’s opinion. He would probably think things through more comprehensively than she did. Plus, they were a couple, so things should be discussed together.

"Alright, it’s appropriate to ask Brother Ye Hao. I’ll be waiting for your good news then."

Li Yitian remained optimistic, feeling that his conditions were quite attractive to Gu Yi and her circumstances.

That evening, Gu Yi recounted everything Li Yitian had said to Ye Hao.

"Can I agree to this?"

Gu Yi looked at Ye Hao.

"What do you think yourself?"

Ye Hao didn’t answer but instead asked for her thoughts.

"I think this is an opportunity for us, but after all, I have little experience in this area. I’m worried that if things don’t go well, I might bring down Li Yitian."

Gu Yi directly shared her thoughts and concerns with Ye Hao.

"Last time, I heard our company commander mention that Li Yitian’s family strongly opposes his business ventures, thinking he’s not pursuing a proper career. He’s eager to prove himself to his family, which is why he wants to give you a share to earn your full commitment."

Hearing this, Gu Yi raised her head to look at Ye Hao.

"However, the fact that he’s willing to give up twenty percent shows not only that he values you highly but also that he’s sincere about this collaboration."

Ye Hao squeezed Gu Yi’s hand, continuing,

"Yes, through my interactions with him, I noticed that although he’s business-minded, he values friendships deeply; otherwise, I wouldn’t be this indecisive."

After Ye Hao’s analysis, Gu Yi was even more undecided.

"I think you should collaborate with him. This is an opportunity for him, even more so for you."

Ye Hao held Gu Yi’s hand.

"After I return to the base, I’ll apply for you to join the military family. Once you’re here, you’ll have nothing to worry about. I can support you, but knowing you, you’ll never sit idle at home. You might as well agree to this now, so you’ll have something to focus on later."

"But I’m afraid that I’ll run out of ideas and end up dragging him down."

"Don’t overthink it. This time you can accept helping him because you keep promises, and another reason is that you genuinely enjoy doing this. Since you like it, let’s work hard. Many resources are available now for learning."

Gu Yi felt like her decades were wasted, not seeing things clearer than Ye Hao.

Yes, just work hard if things don’t work out. She believed she had talent.

Gu Yi hugged Ye Hao tightly.

"Having you is truly wonderful. I’m growing fonder of you by the day."

"Hmm, should I get a reward for that?"

Ye Hao said as he leaned his face forward.

Gu Yi didn’t play coy and gave him several big kisses on his face.

"Are you going again tomorrow?"

"Yes, I need to guide their staff for another two or three days."

"That works out perfectly, as the day after tomorrow is Sunday. We’ll have a day off, and I can accompany you then."

Ye Hao calculated the timing and realized he’d have time to spend with Gu Yi.

"Great, I’ll try to wrap everything up in the next two days."

Gu Yi was looking forward to Ye Hao’s suggestion.

The next day, when Li Yitian arrived, Gu Yi told him the outcome of her and Ye Hao’s discussion from the previous night.

"But let me clarify this in advance, while Ye Hao is in school these two years, I definitely can’t live here permanently, but I’ll try to visit once before every season change. If you need me in between, you can call me like this time, and I’ll come over. What do you think?"

"Sure, I have no issues. As long as you’re willing to cooperate, anything’s fine with me."

Li Yitian was willing to agree to anything as long as Gu Yi agreed to collaborate with him.

"Just for that attitude, I’ll definitely work hard from now on."

Indeed, everyone needs validation from others, and Li Yitian’s unconditional trust gave Gu Yi great satisfaction.

She secretly vowed to do her utmost to help with future tasks.

"Just hearing you say that is enough."

"If you have any questions in the next two days, feel free to ask me. The day after tomorrow, don’t come to pick me up, as I have something on that day."

Gu Yi wanted to resolve Li Yitian’s issues as soon as possible in order to free up time for Ye Hao.

"Why, you got a date?"

Li Yitian casually asked.

"Yes."

Unexpectedly, Gu Yi really answered.

"Alright then, let’s head to the shop to discuss the specifics of our cooperation."

Perhaps because Ye Hao and Li Yifan shared a strong bond, and knowing how tough it could be for those in the military, Li Yitian had a good impression of Ye Hao.

Seeing Gu Yi all excited, he felt quite happy too.

The two went to the shop to discuss, where Gu Yi would visit each season to match outfits, while Li Yitian would handle the shop’s operations.

After finalizing their agreement, they signed a contract, with the effective date starting from January 1st.

As for Gu Yi joining the military family later, they would decide based on the situation at that time.

The two busy days rushed by, and in the evening, Li Yitian dropped Gu Yi off at her hotel.

Ye Hao was standing there waiting, and they went to have a meal together.

Watching Gu Yi and Ye Hao interact, Li Yitian suddenly envied them. He thought perhaps it was time for him to find his better half too.