The girls nodded eagerly. Of course they were happy.
Zhaoyang Clothing Factory had its own textile manufacturing process, which was renowned throughout the country. To make a good showing among their peer factories, they had worked overtime and made a substantial breakthrough in their weaving and dyeing techniques.
And the prize for the competition was this very fabric.
According to the workshop workers, the fabric was exceptionally comfortable and breathable. It was also crisp, held its shape well, and was wrinkle-resistant, meeting a wide range of needs. The color selection was vast as well. The vibrant shades were incredibly rich, while the more subdued tones were exceptionally fresh and clean. There were even fashionable, color-blocked patterns.
As soon as the samples were submitted for approval, a large quantity had already been earmarked by the leadership, making the production quota for the new product quite demanding.
The workshop supervisors patrolled a dozen times a day, terrified that a worker might smuggle some fabric out and jeopardize the timely completion of the production run.
In other words, it would be at least half a year before this product was available for public sale!
The factory’s ability to offer so many prizes at a time like this showed how much the leadership cared about such vanity projects. No wonder the members of the dance troupe were competing, both openly and secretly. This entertainment performance, hosted by Zhaoyang Clothing Factory, was their battlefield for fame and fortune.
Now they had the chance to get their hands on three bolts of fabric each. Oh, just imagining their friends and relatives flattering them, crying and begging them for a piece of it, was enough to make them grin from ear to ear!
"But," Xia Zhaoyun said, "it’s such a great opportunity, and everyone wants it. So you have to keep a low profile. Keep your excitement in check. When you run into the girls from Groups One and Two, don’t be too brazen. Just act as you normally would."
"Secure the win quietly, understand? Don’t be too conspicuous. Otherwise, if you lose this chance to perform, all your daydreams will go up in smoke, hmm?"
Everyone nodded and immediately wiped the smiles from their faces. They had to forcefully suppress the urge to laugh wildly, and the muscles in their faces twitched unnaturally from the effort.
"One more thing. For the next few days, wherever you go—even to the bathroom—you have to stick together. We can’t allow for a single accident. And with people you don’t know well, always keep a distance of at least half a meter."
The girls’ expressions turned serious. Understanding Xia Zhaoyun’s earnest concern, they nodded solemnly and promised to protect themselves and not let any saboteurs get their way.


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