Lin Yue returned to the inn with joy in her heart and brisk steps.
She gently placed the heavy "golden bowl" on the table. The pile of silver gleamed alluringly in the dim light, reflecting her excitedly flushed cheeks. She counted and counted, confirming that the day's harvest far exceeded her expectations, and her heart couldn't help but feel a surge of longing for the future.
"I can't believe that I'm a medical loser in the 21st century, but I could be a wealthy woman in the ancient times 300 years ago. Hahaha, at this rate, it won't be long before I can rent a small shop and make my business bigger and stronger!" Lin Yue muttered to herself, with a determined light in her eyes.
She knows that today's success is just the beginning, and more efforts are needed to gain a foothold in this unfamiliar era.
At night, in the inn room, Lin Yue tossed and turned, his mind constantly emerging with the people's love for sachets at the market and the unsold Shu brocade scraps.
On a whim, she decided to try making more elaborate and intricate objects, such as screens embroidered with flowers, birds, fish, and insects, or exquisite lampshades made from layers of Shu brocade. These unique handicrafts would not only better showcase her skills but also perhaps attract the attention of dignitaries.
As soon as dawn broke, Lin Yue couldn't wait to get up and head straight to the market. She shuttled among the bustling crowds, carefully selecting new materials. In addition to colorful silk threads, she also specially purchased some pearls and agate beads for decoration.
Back at the inn, she plunged into her creation, time slipping away as she worked on her needlework. As night fell again, Lin Yue finally completed her first meticulous work—a small, exquisite Shu brocade screen.
On the screen, she used delicate needlework to create a "spring scene": peach blossoms in full bloom, willow trees swaying, butterflies dancing among the blossoms, a vivid and lifelike scene. Then, using the remaining powder she had ground from herbs yesterday, she sprinkled it finely on the screen, and it immediately exuded a light, refreshing, and invigorating herbal fragrance. Lin Yue gazed at her work with satisfaction, imagining it displayed in the hall of a wealthy family, and her lips curled up unconsciously.
The next day, Lin Yue brought the screen and her newly crafted lampshade to the market. She chose a prominent spot, unfolded the screen, and hung the lampshade high. As soon as the screen appeared, it attracted everyone's attention.
A middle-aged woman in gorgeous clothes, surrounded by her maids, slowly approached. Her eyes were drawn to the embroidery on the screen, and she couldn't help but reach out and touch it gently, her eyes full of amazement.
"Little girl, did you make this screen yourself?" the woman asked with a hint of surprise in her voice.
"That's right, ma'am. I've been studying needlework since I was young, and these are all made with my heart," Lin Yue replied respectfully, internally muttering: "What do you mean by studying needlework since I was young? It's just some DIY techniques I learned when I was lazy." Of course, she couldn't say that, or these "old-fashioned people" wouldn't understand.
"This craftsmanship is truly exquisite! My house is in need of such an elegant ornament. I want this screen. And these lampshades, pack them together." The woman said generously, and then asked the maid to take out the silver.
Lin Yue was overjoyed and quickly thanked him. The transaction amount was several times greater than her income from the previous day.
Seeing this, people gathered around and praised Lin Yue's craftsmanship. Many people reserved their favorite items on the spot. As Lin Yue's reputation spread in the market, more and more people came to visit.
Once, a regular customer brought a mysterious visitor. Dressed in a black brocade robe, he had a stern expression, yet a commanding gaze. He paused for a long time before Lin Yue's stall, carefully examining each handicraft until his gaze settled on a large folding screen embroidered with dragon and phoenix designs.
"I want this screen." The customer's voice was low and powerful. "Sir, this screen is complicated to make, and the price may be..." Before Lin Yue could finish her words, the customer interrupted her.
"Price is not an issue. I also want you to make a few large ornaments in this style and send them to my house." The guest said as he handed over a business card.
Lin Yue took the business card and was shocked. It turned out that this guest was the son of a famous wealthy businessman in the city.
Lin Yue knew this was a rare opportunity, so she threw herself into the production of the new order. During the production process, she encountered many challenges, such as the need for more precise embroidery of the dragon and phoenix patterns and the need to ensure seamless assembly of large objects.
But Lin Yue did not back down. She sought advice from skilled embroiderers and repeatedly experimented with different needlework and stitching techniques. After several days of hard work, Lin Yue finally completed the order on time.
When she brought these carefully crafted handicrafts to the wealthy businessman's house, she was warmly received.
The wealthy businessman's son was so pleased with her work that he removed his mask, revealing his true appearance. Upon seeing his face, Lin Yue was startled: this young man was none other than the charismatic young man she'd bumped into a few days earlier—Xia Zichen! She'd only known him as the son of Lord Xia of the Xia family's royal residence, but she hadn't known his family was actually one of the most renowned and wealthy merchants in the capital!
"What a coincidence, we meet again." Lin Yue said with a smile.
"Hmm, what a coincidence." Unexpectedly, Xia Zichen just nodded slightly.
"Why is this bastard pretending to be so cool! He wasn't like that that day." Lin Yue wondered in his heart.
Xia Zichen not only paid a high salary, but also promised to recommend her craftsmanship to more dignitaries.
"Oh, forget it. Just be cool. Who can resist money? Who gives him the capital to be cool?" Lin Yue took the banknote and comforted himself.
As her business grew, Lin Yue rented a small shop in the market and named it "Yue Jin Ge". She hired several skillful girls and personally taught them the techniques of embroidery and handicraft making.
Under Lin Yue's meticulous management, the reputation of "Yue Jin Ge" has become increasingly famous, becoming one of the most popular handicraft shops in the city. However, Lin Yue is not satisfied with this. She often thinks about how to innovate further and how to make her handicrafts reach a wider world...
(End of Chapter 5)
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