As the first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the window into the Lin family shop, Lin Yun had already finished organizing all the new clothes she had rushed to make the night before.

She rubbed her sore eyes, but couldn't hide the smile on her lips.

These clothes are more exquisite than yesterday's styles—the pale purple ruqun is embroidered with lifelike butterflies and flowers, the lake blue dongjin shan is adorned with pearl buttons at the collar, and the moon-white gauze dress is so light that it seems to float in the wind.

"Yun'er, come and have breakfast!" Lin's mother called from the inner room, her voice filled with undisguised joy.

On the table were rare sights: white porridge, steamed buns, stir-fried dishes, and a few boiled eggs—a luxury that would have been unthinkable in the days of hardship.

While peeling an egg, Lin Feng excitedly said, "I just went to the entrance and there are already seven or eight people waiting!"

Upon hearing this, Lin's father paused, chopsticks in his hand: "What time is it?"

"These are all customers who couldn't buy anything yesterday," Lin Yun smiled. "Looks like our notice was quite effective."

Just then, a commotion arose outside. Lin Feng swallowed the egg in a few bites, wiped his mouth, and ran outside: "I'll go open the door!"

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As soon as the shop door opened, the crowd surged in.

The elegant young lady who bought the mauve gauze dress yesterday was squeezed at the front with several close friends.

Pointing to a pale yellow ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) on the wall, she said, "I want this one!" The other young ladies beside her were not to be outdone and began to choose one as well.

"This embroidery is truly exquisite, even more so than that of Jinxiufang!"

"The material feels comfortable to the touch, and the price is reasonable!"

"I want this purple one!"

"Wrap up that lake-blue one for me!"

"Boss, do you have this dress in other colors?"

Mr. and Mrs. Lin were extremely busy, while Lin Feng was responsible for packing food for customers and collecting money.

Lin Yun stood behind the counter, recording custom orders while observing the customers' reactions.

In less than an hour, there were hardly any clothes left on the wall.

The constant stream of inquiries kept the four members of the Lin family extremely busy.

The newly recruited embroiderers and tailors worked tirelessly in the backyard, but the demand still exceeded the supply. Before noon, the thirty-odd newly put-on garments were sold out again.

Lin Yun wiped the sweat from her brow and smiled apologetically at the disappointed customers: "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm so sorry, we're sold out for today. However, we accept pre-orders, and you can pick up your order within three days."

A richly dressed young lady stepped forward, took out a silver note from her sleeve, and slapped it on the counter: "I'll pay double the price, and I need it tomorrow."

Lin Yun loved these wealthy and powerful guests the most, and she was trying to appease them.

Another wealthy merchant's wife, dressed in fine silks and satins, grabbed Lin Yun's hand and said eagerly, "Miss, my daughter is getting married next month. Could you make a wedding dress for her? The price is negotiable!" Lin Yun smiled slightly, "Don't worry, Madam, we will do our best." Just as she was about to take out a tape measure to measure the guest's size, a brilliant idea suddenly flashed into her mind.

"Please wait a moment." After greeting the two customers, he went to the back of the shop.

A moment later, a brand-new wooden sign appeared in the shop, with the words "Member Exclusive, Priority Customization" prominently displayed. Lin Yun stood in front of the counter, cleared her throat, and addressed the customers filling the room: "Dear valued customers, we are deeply grateful for your patronage. Our clothing is in high demand. To thank you for your support, we are launching a membership card program starting today."

The guests stopped what they were doing and looked over curiously. Lin Yun continued, "By depositing five taels of silver to become a member, you can enjoy three major privileges: first, priority in purchasing new clothing; second, priority in arranging custom orders; and third, a complimentary exclusive design garment every year."

As soon as he finished speaking, the shop erupted in chaos.

Five taels of silver?

"A free piece of clothing?"

"Priority booking? That's great! I was worried about not being able to get on the waiting list!"

The wealthy merchant's wife was the first to pull out a banknote: "Miss, please process one for me!" Seeing this, the others also rushed to the counter.

Lin Feng was busy registering names and collecting money, while his parents were responsible for maintaining order.

Lin Yun stood aside, watching the lively scene before her, secretly delighted. She had only wanted to relieve the pressure of the custom orders, but she hadn't expected the customers to react so enthusiastically.

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As evening approached, the shop finally quieted down.

Lin Feng slumped into a chair, wiping the sweat from his forehead: "Yun'er, your idea is brilliant! We've collected over two hundred taels just from membership fees today!"

Lin's father held the heavy money box, his hands trembling slightly: "This... in the past, earning five taels a month was considered a good business."

Lin's mother said worriedly, "But we've received so much money. What if we can't make the clothes? Wouldn't that break our promise?"

Lin Yun held her mother's hand and said softly, "Mother, don't worry, I've thought it through. Let's keep the number of members under one hundred for now. This way, we can ensure quality and make customers feel that they're getting their money's worth."

Lin Feng suddenly slapped his thigh: "Oh right, a few customers asked today if they could deposit more money to become higher-level members?"

Lin Yun's eyes lit up: "That's a great idea! We can set up gold and silver memberships. Gold members can deposit 20 taels of silver and, in addition to the previous privileges, add another one—a free custom-made outfit every year."

Lin's father was stunned: "Twenty taels? Will anyone be willing to do that?" Lin Yun smiled slyly: "Father, you just wait and see."

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The next day, news of Lin's Clothing Shop's membership system spread like wildfire.

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