Chapter 106 Should Little Sweet Potato Be Hit?
Hearing that the sewing machine had been bought, Gan Cao was somewhat happy, but she didn't show it on her little face.
Gancao lowered his head, touched the small lambskin gloves that were larger than him, felt their delicate yet supple texture, and asked:
"Ning Jia, you just said that you can use this sheepskin to make shoes?"
"Are they the kind of shoes you usually wear?"
Ning Jia herself usually wears sneakers. She thought about it, and considering that starting from scratch, it would be quite difficult for the little people to make their own sneakers, so she said:
"Not necessarily. I feel that you guys are more suited to simple little leather boots or something."
Gan Cao looked blank. "What are little leather boots?"
Ning Jia pointed to the lambskin gloves:
"It's made of leather similar to the outside, shaped like... short socks, with the soles thickened..."
Her words were vague, leaving Gan Cao completely confused.
Ning Jia, who was practically clumsy with her hands, gestured for a long time, but seeing that Gan Cao still looked confused, she sighed in frustration:
"Fine, you can keep this glove for practice. Do whatever you want with it."
"As for the shoes, I'll just buy some materials online; that'll make it faster."
Licorice nodded without objection.
He didn't actually intend to research and make new shoes from scratch himself.
After all, the tribespeople are used to going barefoot and don't even want to wear socks anymore, let alone shoes.
Ning Jia was holding her phone, writing down the words "handmade shoe material kit" in her notes app, when the Canglan clan chief, who was overseeing the sewing team, suddenly approached Ning Jia and confirmed:
"Lord Ningjia, a new batch of cat and dog sachets is almost ready. Shall we continue making more?"
She had already heard about the negative reviews of the sachets, and a hint of worry appeared on her face.
Ning Jia nodded without hesitation, "Yes! We definitely have to keep doing it!"
She smiled at Canglan, revealing her teeth:
"Chieftain, you may not know this, but our cat and dog sachets have become a hit online!"
...
Online? Do you mean the invisible network?
As for the fire? Canglan was puzzled. "Fire? Could it be that the sachet caught fire?"
Ning Jia explained:
"This 'fire' doesn't mean 'on fire,' but rather that it means 'being noticed by many people.'"
"I see."
Canglan stroked her chin, secretly adding the word "fire" to her vocabulary of giants, and then asked:
"So, you're saying our sachets are popular, does that mean we can sell more?"
Ning Jia nodded. "Based on my previous experience, that's how it is."
She didn't dare to make any definitive statements, lest she raise the expectations of the little people only to disappoint them later, so she cautiously said:
"In the world of giants, almost everyone goes online. Our cat and dog sachets have been noticed by many people on a place called Xiaohongshu."
As she spoke, she took out her phone and showed it to Canglan:
"Here, this is the new account I registered for Ning's Sachets. I've already uploaded the design descriptions of our sachets and applied to open a shop. Now we'll have another sales platform."
"If any netizens are interested in our sachets, they can come to my page to purchase them."
Ning Jia looked ashamed as she spoke:
"Sigh, it's my fault for being so careless. I forgot to join Xiaohongshu earlier, otherwise, the sachets would have attracted even more traffic..."
Cang Lan only vaguely understood the string of terms Ning Jia used, but she didn't ask for details. She went straight back to the sewing group and succinctly addressed her people:
"Our sachets are selling again! Let's all work hard and earn more money to get through the winter!"
"Okay!"
The little figures were all invigorated, shouting in unison, and their movements became even more energetic.
...
Soon it was noon again, and the children ate almost the same thing as yesterday:
Yogurt with fruit, vegetable salad.
Although the wind outside seemed to have died down and the persimmons on the tree were no longer falling freely, everyone still cherished the fruits and vegetables in front of them and offered their thanks.
On windy days like this, having a sturdy house to shelter from the wind and rain, being able to sleep peacefully wrapped in a soft and warm blanket, and being able to eat relatively fresh fruits and vegetables...
Compared to what they had suffered in the forest, they were now extremely fortunate.
Especially when Ning Jia said that if there was no danger afterward, they would break the "seal" on the kitchen that night and cook a big meal, everyone ate even more happily!
As Xuecao chewed on sweet carrot chunks, she whispered to Bai Su:
"Look at Guoguo's new clothes, they're quite nice."
"I'll have Gan Cao make one for me based on this."
Bai Su hummed in agreement, her gaze lingering briefly on the large red bow hair clip on Guo Guo's head, before casually saying:
“I also told Gan Cao to make me a similar style.”
"Huh?" Xuecao stopped chewing and exclaimed in surprise, her cheeks puffed out.
"Mud... what is mud..."
Bai Su smiled slightly, already knowing what she wanted to ask:
"Remember the bet we made before? Licorice still owes me two things."
Dead memories suddenly began to assault Xuecao; she opened her eyes wide and stared at Bai Su in disbelief:
No way, it's been so long, and you still owe me licorice?
Bai Su's memory is amazing; even after all this time, she still remembers...
"I had forgotten about it, but I flipped through my diary that day and suddenly remembered it."
A diary?
Xuecao blinked and remained silent for a moment.
When they first started learning, Ning Jia suggested that they start writing diaries. She not only bought them exquisite little notebooks, but also specially made many loose-leaf notebooks for them.
At first, many people in the clan were writing, but in the end, it seems that only Bai Su and Ju Ye persisted.
Xuecao originally wanted to keep a diary, but every day she looked at the empty notebook and didn't know what to write.
She always says what she wants to say immediately, never holding back until the next day, and she doesn't keep anything to herself that needs to be written down.
As for Ning Jia's comments about the weather, her mood, what delicious food she ate, and what new knowledge she learned, she was too lazy to remember them.
Happy things are fine as they are; if you write down unhappy things and then see them again, won't you be even more unhappy?
So, Xuecao only kept it up for one day before losing track of where she put her diary.
Whenever she saw Bai Su and Ju Ye diligently writing and drawing before bed, she couldn't understand where they got so much to write about...
But now, Xuecao finally understands why Baisu writes a diary every day.
So, these things can be recorded in a diary!
Xuecao felt as if she had opened up a new world, and secretly decided that starting tonight, she would also write in her diary before going to bed!
Hmm... I'll just write that Gan Cao promised to make her clothes last time, and if Gan Cao doesn't make them every day, she'll write it in her diary every day...
...
Over there, Gan Cao, who was eating an apple dipped in yogurt, suddenly opened her mouth and sneezed loudly.
Shi Ying, with her mouth stuffed full of oranges, puffed out her cheeks and mumbled:
"I think you shouldn't give it to her yet. Hmm... the others have already finished making clothes, so make one for yourself first."
Unexpectedly, licorice shook its head:
"Ning Jia said she bought several new fabrics that are warm and lightweight. I think I'll make clothes for myself once those fabrics arrive."
This made Shi Ying curious as well:
"What kind of cloth? Is it better than... the cloth we have now?"
Licorice shook her head. "I don't know either. We'll find out when the time comes."
Over there, Xingxing munched on a piece of cucumber that wasn't very crisp, while gazing enviously at Guoguo's new outfit.
Previously, when Gan Cao Ge asked who wanted to be the first to wear the new clothes, she was too embarrassed to raise her hand, and now she really regrets it.
Guoguo then very generously said:
"After we finish eating, I'll take off my clothes and let you try them on too."
"No need," Xingxing smiled sweetly at her, "Brother Gancao has already promised me that he will make me clothes this afternoon."
As she spoke, she moved closer to Guoguo, and the two little ones snuggled together, whispering secrets.
In the corner, Ning Jia opened another bag of Master Kong Beef Noodles and carefully prepared it according to her usual recipe.
This one was also perfectly prepared, with the familiar rich aroma and the familiar texture of the noodles, except...
Ning Jia frowned slightly.
Perhaps she had eaten too much, because even though she splurged on two sausages this time, the noodles still tasted just so-so.
Instant noodles are definitely not comparable to a proper meal; they only taste good when eaten occasionally.
Ning Jia ate her instant noodles in silence, and suddenly missed the home-cooked meals she usually ate at home.
Ah, I suddenly have a craving for braised pork trotters, the kind with lots of soybeans. The trotters are braised until they're chewy and tender, and the broth is thick and sticky. Pour it over rice and mix it with the fragrant soybeans. The taste is absolutely divine!
I've decided. Once I can go out to buy groceries again, I'm definitely going to buy some pig's trotters to nourish myself properly.
...
By the afternoon, the living room was bustling with activity once again.
Canglan was leading her sewing team, busy making a new batch of cat and dog sachets.
To improve everyone's work efficiency, Canglan specially invited the crosstalk duo, no, I mean the eloquent He Meng and Xue Cao, to tell everyone about "the bad things cats and dogs do".
As the children listened and sewed, images of ugly cats and dogs quickly flashed through their little minds...
He Meng and Xue Cao were also full of energy, not only speaking with great emotion but also adding physical performance.
After all, cat and dog sachets became a hit on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social media platform)!
It is said that many people specifically requested the ugly cat and dog sachets in the box. Even though the price of the cat and dog sachets in the box has risen to 159 yuan each, it still cannot stop the enthusiasm of netizens!
Yunzhu said that giants like to adopt cute cats and dogs, so why are there so many people vying to adopt ugly cats and dogs that aren't cute at all?
Although the little people were full of doubts, they were also overjoyed.
Ning Jia said that if we make more money now, we can work less in the winter. Then our wallets will be full, we'll be in a good mood, and we can have a leisurely winter. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
The only problem is that lately they seem to... not hate the smelly cats and dogs as much as they used to.
Upon realizing this, the little man quickly looked up and admired for a while the "skit" that He Mengxuecao had upgraded to was "The Feud Between the Little People and Cats and Dogs," before continuing to bury his head in sewing.
Compared to the bustling and busy sewing group, the embroidery group, which takes its time to produce exquisite work, is peaceful and serene, enjoying a tranquil life.
Apart from Gancao and Sumu, who were sewing new clothes for their people, everyone else was focused on creating exquisite sachets.
Since Ning Jia said that the quantity of the exquisite sachets was sufficient for the time being, and did not release any related boxes, telling them not to rush and to take their time, they were indeed not in a hurry. They leisurely held their needles and thread, embroidering beautiful patterns on the small embroidery frame.
Licorice and sappanwood were not in a hurry.
At first, it took them a lot of time to figure out how to sew clothes, but once they made their first robe, it was as if they had unlocked their full potential and became exceptionally skilled.
In just a short while, the one I made for Little Star has already taken shape.
Xingxing touched her little braids, her face flushed with excitement, and looked at her new clothes with her big eyes full of anticipation.
Her new dress is light green, hehe, it's such a cute color, like a little tree.
This color was specially chosen by Licorice Bro for her to pick herself.
Once the clothes are finished, she will go to Ningjia's place to pick out a pretty hair clip.
What color hair clip looks good with a green outfit?
Or, how about picking a red bow just like Guoguo's?
...
"Star, come quickly and gather some herbs!"
Not far away, Guoguo, wearing a big bow, was sitting in the herb group and called out in this direction.
"Oh, I'm here."
Xingxing quickly took a few quick steps and sat down next to Guoguo to start working.
Because sachets have been very popular recently, many customers have expressed that they are reluctant to replace the outer shell of the sachet and would like to purchase a separate herbal replacement pack.
Therefore, Ning's Sachet launched a repurchase program to reward new and old customers. Customers who spend 300 yuan or more at Ning's Sachet can exchange for a replacement pack for 50 yuan.
Because the sachets are almost twice the size of the previous sachets, and with the exchange program, the demand for herbs has suddenly increased. As a result, the herb group, which was originally the least busy, has become much busier than before.
"Didn't Sister Ningjia say there would be a lucky draw this time?"
As Xingxing carefully processed the herbs, she spoke to Guoguo.
"You mean, the flower wreath jewelry?"
Xingxing seemed quite concerned about this matter and asked with concern:
"I wonder how things are at the park, whether we can still pick any pretty flowers..."
Guoguo thought for a moment, "It should be fine."
"I heard from Sister Ningjia that the kind giantess who brought herbs will also bring some flowers in a couple of days."
"I heard it's freshly picked osmanthus blossoms."
"Wow--"
The stars blinked their big eyes, filled with anticipation.
These fragrant little flowers are not something they often encounter in the forest. If they were made into flower garlands or jewelry, they would surely be both fragrant and beautiful!
The two little ones chatted enthusiastically about flower wreaths and jewelry, while Ning Jia was also keeping busy.
As she furiously jotted down the endless stream of new orders on her computer, she would occasionally check the packing progress on the coffee table.
"This batch is all Ugly Cat Scented Sachets, so be careful not to put the wrong ones in."
"Um!"
The workers packing the dumplings responded in their childish voices.
Holding a sachet about the same size as herself, Lolo toddled over to the empty box, stretched out her little arms, and slowly put the sachet inside.
Then, she placed a delicate little card next to the sachet.
After rearranging the sachet and card neatly, Lolo raised her two little hands, clasped them together reverently before the box, and whispered as if chanting a spell:
"May the tree spirit bless this little sachet so that its owner will like it."
"Keep it up, little kitty, you'll definitely be loved!"
Looking at Tuantuan and Mengmeng on the side, they were also muttering something to the sachets in the box, their expressions identically devout.
After each sachet was given a personalized blessing from a little person, Ning Jia's side was almost finished.
After carefully checking them, she closed each cardboard box and then tied them up with straw rope.
Thank goodness, although she's clumsy, she's pretty good at tying bows; otherwise, even something as simple as packing would have to be done by the little ones.
As I was packing, the little ones suddenly stirred, standing on the coffee table and craning their little heads to look towards the work area...
It turns out that Licorice and Sappanwood had already finished making Xingxing's new clothes sometime during the day. Xingxing, dressed in her new outfit, is now showing off the finished product to everyone as a little model.
Amidst the lively chatter, Gan Cao called out from afar to the little figure on the coffee table:
"Yours are all done! Come and try them on!"
Wow, new clothes!!
The little ones looked at each other excitedly, just about to slowly climb down from the coffee table, when Ning Jia came over with a smile:
"Kids, do you want to get a ride?"
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