Upon hearing this, all the women gaped in astonishment!
What? A wild boar?
They were all farm women who had lived in the mountains for generations, and they knew that wild boars were incredibly strong, far beyond what human strength could match! Anyone who could hunt a wild boar was truly no ordinary person!
Everyone came to the same conclusion: these families are not to be messed with!
However, there are always those who are different. Liu Meixiang spat out a mouthful of pumpkin seed shells and said disdainfully,
"What's so great about that? That wild boar probably just accidentally fell into the trap and he just happened to pick it up!"
And He Xing? What's so great about her?! She just made a little money following along! It's not even enough to cover her husband Da Xiong's medical expenses! Besides, no matter how capable this family is, they still have to farm like us. Their land by the river is all wasteland; it can't grow any crops. Let's see what they eat!"
Hearing her say that, the other women didn't respond and went back to hawking their food.
Some couldn't help but despise her character. "He Xing's big bear, is it worth you saying such things about a little kid like that? You're so heartless! It's best to avoid contact with her in the future."
Liu Meixiang wasn't embarrassed at all. She just scoffed and thought to herself that one day she would live a good life, even better than the village head's wife! What He Xing, what Qin San Niang, they were all just fleeting clouds!
As the year draws to a close, life at Qin San Niang's house is getting busier and busier!
In Jiangzhou, Wang Jingzhi, the head of the Wang family, finally met with Qin Sanniang, of course, through Lan Yao's introduction.
As Lan Yao said, Wang Jingzhi is indeed a person of exceptional talent and elegance! Every gesture he makes exudes a refined air!
Upon learning that his niece was safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "As long as she's alright, that's good." As for the rest, that was beyond Qin San Niang's control; the head of that large family would naturally have his own ideas.
To express his gratitude to Qin Sanniang for carrying the message from afar, he promised that she could seek protection from the Wang family if she needed help. Although the Wang family had lost power, it still had deep roots and was not something that ordinary villains could mess with.
The Wang family of Jiangzhou, a century-old aristocratic clan, naturally held absolute authority.
In addition, Wang Jingzhi generously offered Qin Sanniang fifty ingots of gold, but she refused, which led to the previous promise.
The reason why Tan San Niang met with Wang Jingzhi instead of Wang's matriarch, Si Shi, was the result of her careful consideration.
After all, Sima Yao's mother and Wang Jingzhi were siblings by blood, while his aunt was a distant relative. Although the Sima family had a good reputation, Qin San Niang was unwilling to take the risk. She had intended to do a good deed, but if it backfired, it would be truly regrettable!
After finishing this matter, Qin San Niang was finally free of all worries!
After Lan Yao's efforts, gloves and earmuffs quickly became popular in Jiangzhou City. What was most surprising was the sales of forehead bandages, which soared and even surpassed those of earmuffs and gloves. It was truly amazing!
"Madam Qin, we need to increase the number of headbands. We've already placed quite a few orders!" Lan Yao sat with his legs crossed, basking in the sun under the eaves, displaying the carefree demeanor of a wealthy young master. Only Madam Qin knew just how shrewd he was!
Speaking of forehead bands, even the embroiderers in the family can make them, but Lan Yao still gets his supplies from Qin San Niang because the styles of forehead bands from her are very varied and the embroidery is quite good, which saves him the trouble of doing it himself!
Qin San Niang picked up the tea and took a sniff; it was no longer the strong tea she had before!
I took a sip, and it was good!
This tastes good, refreshing and sweet, making it a decent green tea! However, the color isn't vibrant enough, and the flavor isn't refreshing enough, so it's not top-grade green tea.
"The number of forehead bands can be increased, but not too much! We still need to use scarcity marketing."
The women in the family worked day and night, but still couldn't keep up with the demand. She didn't want to expand the workshop anymore. These items didn't have any trade secrets and could be easily copied. If she opened the workshop but then had no more orders, all her hard work would be for nothing, and she would have made a lot of money for nothing.
Lan Yao opened his half-closed eyes, his gaze sharp and piercing. "Hunger marketing? That's a novel idea! Madam Qin is indeed highly skilled and daring."
Although he had never heard of it, it did not prevent Lan Yao from understanding what she meant. Upon careful consideration, it was indeed true, and this strategy could be used in many business dealings.
"Alright, we'll do it according to Madam Qin's wishes. But what about the style of clothes for the tailor shop we discussed before? I wonder what Madam Qin's thoughts are on that?"
Ear warmers, gloves, and even forehead bands—the quantity wasn't small, but it was Qin San Niang who really made the money. He, on the other hand, only earned a meager living. Of course, the number of customers he attracted was also a potential resource. Overall, he was quite satisfied with the result!
"Here, this is a new clothing design of mine. You can take a look at it first!"
Lan Yao showed no disdain for the yellow hemp paper that Qin San Niang handed him, knowing that his peasant family couldn't afford such precious items as Xuan paper.
Lan Yao straightened his posture and looked closely. He couldn't tell what kind of pen was used to draw the dress on the yellow hemp paper, but it was incredibly lifelike. Although the ink was relatively light, it didn't bleed on the paper.
This is a pencil sketch by Qin San Niang, which Lan Yao has naturally never seen before.
The skirt billowed out like scattered petals, and the upper body was a narrow-sleeved top covered by a jacket. The style was quite novel, much more lively than the uniform quju (curved hem) of today!
Seeing her interest, Qin San Niang also became interested and explained to her, "This is called a pleated floral skirt. The color, pattern, and fabric can be changed according to age. It can be worn by children as young as three years old and women in their seventies."
Narrow-sleeved blouses are convenient for women's work, and when paired with a skirt, they accentuate a slender waist. Although not as elegant as a quju (a type of blouse with a curved hem), they have their own unique charm! For noble ladies who wish to ride horses, these narrow sleeves are especially convenient; they can be adapted into riding attire. In short, as long as one is willing to pay, satisfaction will naturally be guaranteed.
This idea is quite strange! In this era where husbands are considered the most important and men are always the first to follow, it is truly bizarre to advocate catering to women's preferences. However, since Lan Yao's parents are usually harmonious and do not have any concubines or mistresses, and Lan Yao respects his mother, this argument is not hard to understand.
"This dress is very well designed; Madam Qin is indeed a remarkable woman! However, the pattern still needs to be refined by you!"
Making clothes is not that simple. In addition to design, there are a series of steps such as selecting samples, making patterns and grading. Lan Yao is an amateur, so Qin San Niang dared to show him the design drawings. If it were an experienced tailor, she would never dare to do so, because such a person could see the secrets in a glance.
This principle still applies in modern times. Designing clothing is the first step, but the final product is often affected by the craftsmanship, the quality of the fabric, and the pattern.
"That's natural, but we still need Young Master Lan to provide the fabric. As a country woman, I don't have any exquisite fabrics."
Lan Yao gave him an understanding look and said, "How about using snow-white gauze or smoked gauze for this pleated floral dress? There are still a few bolts of soft smoked gauze and silk in the warehouse. Madam Qin can choose whatever she likes."
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