Chapter 100: Big Trouble
For beginners, the most difficult part is the process of building their own artwork step by step from an unknown field.
Just as Zhao Chunhua was concentrating on the work in her hands, Goudan finally woke up from his dream.
At this time, an exquisite glass hairpin that had been completely completed by Zhao Chunhua herself was quietly placed aside.
The base of this hairpin is made of pure silver. Its exquisite workmanship and elegant design make it particularly precious.
The base alone would cost two hundred coins. Zhao Chunhua calculated the quantity needed and took into account the number of people in her family, so she simply bought ten at once. The total cost was two taels of silver.
My four sisters-in-law in law all have one, so shouldn’t my mother have one too?
She spent her own money and took the trouble to prepare this gift, so of course she wanted to keep a copy for herself as a souvenir.
Next it was Zhang Sanbao's turn.
After all, in the next six months, this reliable household helper will continue to help her with housework and take care of the children. Giving her this silver hairpin is an expression of gratitude to her.
Now that we have thought of Zhang Sanbao, we cannot forget Zhang Yixian’s wife.
Because before the well was dug, she could be seen almost every day working hard to carry water back from afar.
Since the village had this newly dug well, the neighbors around have become closer. They often visit each other. Some people bring fresh vegetables they grow as gifts, while others come to visit with baskets filled with freshly chopped firewood.
Although his son Zhang Yanyou does not come home very often, he always brings many surprise gifts to his family every time he comes back.
Thinking of this, she felt that she should consider every member of the family, especially the two hardworking and kind daughters-in-law, and not let them feel neglected.
After all, now she is no longer just a member of the family, but also a prestigious parent, and she feels quite proud and satisfied about this.
What's more, now both Zhang Xiu and Tang Jianxi, the two daughters-in-law are very obedient and get along well with each other. Such a harmonious scene makes her feel sincerely relieved.
Since the money had already been spent, Zhao Chunhua simply bought some gift boxes.
She walked into a beautifully decorated gift shop and carefully selected a suitable packaging box, and finally chose a brown wooden box.
This wooden box is very delicate, and is carved with some beautiful patterns that symbolize good luck, giving people a warm and beautiful feeling.
There was a small red cloth bag in the box. The bag was soft and delicate, and was stuffed with some soft fillings.
This design allows the small cloth bag to be freely adjusted according to the shape of the items it contains, which not only protects the items inside, but also increases the aesthetics and layering.
The first object Zhao Chunhua made was a hairpin made of glass beads.
This hairpin uses glass beads of different colors and sizes, which are cleverly combined to look extremely delicate.
The hairpin is also decorated with a string of flower branch-like decorations made of pearls, and each tiny pearl flower is lifelike.
At the end of one of the branches hung a slender pearl tassel, which swayed gently in the breeze, making it look particularly lively and beautiful.
Looking at her handicraft, Zhao Chunhua felt very satisfied.
She personally participates in every detail of the production, from material selection to design, and then to the final product. Every link is the result of her hard work.
This is not just a hairpin, but also her pursuit and yearning for a better life.
There are also some materials on the table that were dismantled and prepared for reuse after previous failed attempts.
These materials are colorful, and various beads and wires are scattered messily on the table, but Zhao Chunhua is not frustrated by this. Instead, it further stimulates her motivation to innovate.
Zhang Sanbao also made a pair of earrings.
Her craftsmanship is also excellent. The silver hooks for the earrings were given to her for free when Zhao Chunhua bargained with the store owner.
The earrings have two designs. One is a pair of earrings made of pearls from the creek and blue square gemstones. The clear blue light of the gemstones and the luster of the pearls complement each other. The other is a pair of earrings made of pure pearls. Each pearl is full, round and crystal clear. Both designs are unique and beautiful.
So Zhao Chunhua decided to keep both pairs and wear them herself.
Although glass products are very popular on the market, she personally prefers jewelry made of gold, silver, jade and other stones.
She can't put it down because of the heavy feeling and unique charm brought by the natural material.
When I was shopping yesterday, I found that there were many natural minerals on sale in the market at low prices.
The blue stone inlaid in this pair of earrings is a cheap variety produced in a local place called Qinglong.
Qinglong is rich in mineral resources. The blue gemstones here are famous for their unique color and high cost performance.
Favored by many people.
This type of stone is not very famous and is not expensive, so Zhao Chunhua bought a lot of it to use as raw material for making jewelry in the future.
This approach is both economical and practical, and fits her frugal character very well.
Moreover, she thought that if she had extra inventory in the future, she might be able to use it to do some small business and earn some pocket money.
The trip cost nearly three taels of silver in total, which really made her feel distressed for a while.
After all, at that time, three taels of silver could cover a family's expenses for a month.
But Zhao Chunhua knows that this investment will pay off, and in the long run, these stones will save her a lot of money on buying jewelry.
For the next period of time, she plans to stay at home, try to save money and not go out too often.
She knew that it would not be easy to settle down and start a business in such a new place, and every penny had to be calculated carefully.
However, she also knows that it is necessary to be nice to herself occasionally, as long as it does not exceed her ability.
Of course, she also felt that the money was well spent, because her ability to quickly settle down in this land was inseparable from the great help and support of her relatives.
Whether it was material support or spiritual encouragement, it made her feel extremely warm.
In particular, her uncle and aunt not only provided a lot of practical help during the move, but also gave her many useful suggestions, which helped her avoid many possible troubles.
However, moving has always been a costly task regardless of ancient or modern times. Not only do you have to pay for moving fees and the cost of renting transportation, but there are also many other unexpected expenses.
Fortunately, I won’t have to move again for a long time.
Thinking of this, Zhao Chunhua breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that it was nothing wrong to indulge herself occasionally.
As for the small gift that Zhang Sanbao chose for himself, it was a bracelet made of two transparent round glasses of different colors.
Although this bracelet does not look luxurious, it means a lot to Zhao Chunhua.
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