Chapter 107 Horse-faced skirt, satin silk
Jiang Ning was still a little worried before meeting Gu Qingwan.
After all, so many sewing machines were a huge sum of money in that era.
She even planned it out in her mind.
If you really don’t have enough money by then, I have harvested a lot of pearls in the Lingbao Space recently, many of which are large, round and of super high-quality varieties.
She could sell some of them for a lot of money.
In this way, it can be considered that she has made a contribution to this military compound.
What's more.
Doing this is also helping Qin Jiulie solve some of his worries.
However.
Jiang Ning obviously knew nothing about Gu Qingwan's wealth.
After listening to what she said, Gu Qingwan looked relaxed, spoke in a casual tone, and smiled.
"I noticed that you had a serious and nervous look on your face just now, and I thought it was something serious, like you regretted not wanting to cooperate with me or something like that. But it turned out to be such a small matter, there's nothing to be embarrassed about."
"It's just a few sewing machines. They're not that expensive. Don't ask for a discount or installment payment. I'll just give them to you directly."
"Are six or seven enough? Aren't they too few? I remember you have quite a few in the military compound.
Human. Then let’s make it an even number, how about ten? ”
This time.
Jiang Ning was stunned by the question.
The matter that she had been thinking about for so long became a trivial matter not worth mentioning in Gu Qingwan's mouth.
Then she waved her hand.
——Give it away.
Two words, perfect solution.
besides.
Gu Qingwan also solved Jiang Ning's worries.
She still spoke in a dashing manner.
"Since my grandfather was young, he has been donating money and materials to society while doing business. I have seen this since I was a child and have long been accustomed to it."
"Not to mention ten sewing machines, my grandfather once donated ten small yellow croakers. The person who took the small yellow croakers left a promissory note for our family, but my grandfather burned it right away."
"He once said that the most important thing in doing business is to make money work. Money is fluid. You have to make money and spend money. Only in this way can wealth come continuously."
Jiang Ning was greatly surprised after hearing this.
It turns out that this is the business philosophy of the merchant family.
She could also tell that Gu Qingwan said so much just to ease Jiang Ning's psychological burden.
She donated money and materials not to curry favor with Jiang Ning, but purely to support construction.
"On behalf of all the sisters-in-law in our compound, thank you."
“You’re welcome.”
Under Gu Qingwan's arrangement, the manager and clerk of the department store moved all the only ten sewing machines in stock to Gao Fang's dark green jeep parked on the roadside.
The mall manager is also a knowledgeable person.
As soon as he saw that the jeep was military, he immediately asked someone to get a red ribbon and tied a big red flower on it.
We also had someone write banners and put one on each box.
"Donation from Changlong Department Store".
There are big red flowers and banners, which make it very eye-catching at first glance.
Department stores are located in areas with dense crowds of people. Passersby around are watching, and when word gets out, it creates the best word-of-mouth effect.
Jiang Ning watched Gu Qingwan go through this whole process and couldn't help but admire her skills once again.
Gu Qingwan didn't care about these things at all.
She took Jiang Ning to the third floor of the department store.
Compared to the last time when the floor was covered with traces of renovation, the third floor has now been basically renovated and is filled with an atmosphere of luxury and wealth.
Even the chairs used to entertain guests are made of velvet.
Many people may have never seen such a soft and gorgeous chair in their entire lives.
Gu Qingwan raised her eyebrows and introduced Jiang Ning with a proud look.
"The environment here is nice, isn't it? I've been watching it from beginning to end, and I've personally checked every design. And you - Aning, you are the first guest I entertain."
She gave this identity with special significance to Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning looked at everything around him and could not feel the atmosphere of time at all.
Even in a trance.
I thought I had gone back several decades.
"I will not only be your first guest, but also your best partner."
Jiang Ning smiled lightly and said with a firm gaze.
"Of course! This place is waiting for your personal sign to be hung."
As Gu Qingwan spoke, she and Jiang Ning smiled at each other.
They each saw similar determination in each other's eyes.
Then.
Gu Qingwan took out something wrapped in oil paper from under the counter.
"This is what I really want you to see—"
With the oil paper opened.
Jiang Ning's eyes brightened inch by inch.
It was a piece of satin silk cloth, with a gentle luster and soft fabric, and it was obvious that the quality was high.
When Jiang Ning's fingertips touched the surface of silk, the silk slipped off his fingertips like milk.
This is 100% silk!
Only handmade can create a delicate touch.
I wonder how many silkworms and how much manpower were used to make such a large piece of cloth.
The value of this is immeasurable.
Because as time goes by, there is less and less of this kind of purely handmade silk.
Jiang Ning was deeply attracted. Can't bear to take my eyes off.
"My grandfather asked someone to buy this from Shanghai when I decided to get married. We bought two pieces in total. The other piece was bright red and was made into a cheongsam for my wedding. This piece was left over and it's lavender. I never knew what to do with it."
Gu Qingwan laughed softly as she spoke.
"I was originally planning to keep it in the bottom of my box, but luckily I met you. Aning, you must have an idea. What do you think would be a good idea?"
In Jiang Ning's eyes, there was only the gentle and elegant light purple in front of him.
This kind of purple is very rare in everyday clothing.
And quite picky.
If worn well, it looks noble and elegant; if worn poorly, it looks tacky.
No wonder Gu Qingwan didn’t know how to use this piece of cloth.
But Jiang Ning already had the answer in his mind.
"Horse-faced skirt."
Gu Qingwan frowned, "What?"
Jiang Ning explained as he gently stroked the satin silk.
"The horse-faced skirt is a very popular style of women's clothing in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It has a long skirt with many pleats and a special one-piece design. However, when put on, it is composed of four skirt doors, front, back, inside and outside.
The waist is tied with a belt, which can be tied at the side or with a bow at the back.
Such fine satin, with some embroidered cloud patterns, is perfect. ”
After listening to this explanation.
In fact, Gu Qingwan still didn't know what a "horse-faced skirt" looked like.
But she believed in Jiang Ning.
"If you say it's suitable, then it must be suitable! Now this piece of silk belongs to you. I'm looking forward to seeing the horse-faced skirt you make with your own hands."
Jiang Ning would not disappoint Gu Qingwan's expectations, and he was reluctant to waste such fine silk fabric.
If she wants to do something, she must do it to the best of her ability!
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