you do not say!
Compared to their stunningly beautiful young lady, the Wei family, apart from their handsome second master, was a bunch of ugly freaks!
But Hua Cui knew how formidable the Zhou family was.
And they've already said it out loud. If Jiang Mingwei fails to achieve this, won't they really make a scene?
She muttered softly, voicing her concerns.
Jiang Mingwei, however, took a fancy to a folding fan, which she unfolded with a whoosh, releasing a gentle breeze.
"Little Flower Cui, you're still too naive. If you go back rashly, you'll definitely be threatened and coerced by them, but if they have leverage... well, that might not be the case!"
Hua Cui was completely confused, and Jiang Mingwei didn't explain further.
With a beaming smile, he instructed her to pay for the folding fan and then walked forward.
Before long, they arrived at their own tailor shop, Huarong Clothing Store.
This shop was in an excellent location, at the junction of the bustling city center of Bianjing. It had three shops on the first floor and seven or eight on the second floor, and was once considered the number one clothing store in the capital.
Even in the first year after Jiang Mingwei handed over the clothing business to the Zhou family, the place was extremely prosperous.
But now, the once bustling clothing store is unusually quiet, with more shop assistants than customers.
It's fortunate that this shop used to be extremely profitable, otherwise it would probably have gone out of business long ago!
The reason is none other than the Zhou family.
Hua Rong Clothing Store was originally part of Jiang Mingwei's mother's dowry. Because Jiang Mingwei was marrying down, her mother was afraid that she would be wronged, so she included the clothing store in her dowry as well.
If managed well, the clothing business alone could guarantee her a lifetime of wealth and prosperity.
The reason is simple: the clothes at Huarong Clothing Store are all luxurious and rare, with five limited-edition pieces released each month, each one exquisite.
Three items were sold in Bianjing (Kaifeng), while the other two were transported to wealthy regions, such as Jiangnan.
Therefore, many noblewomen are willing to spend a fortune to obtain a single garment!
If I don't manage to buy it, I'll browse the store for other expensive clothes and pick up a couple more.
As a result, its reputation spread further and further, and it almost became the designated tailor shop for the princes and nobles of Bianjing!
But everything changed after the Zhou family took over.
Five items a month, each worth ten thousand taels of silver. Such a bargain, yet it's limited in quantity?
That's something only a fool would do!
She simply produced one piece every seven days, and made one hundred sets at a time.
Later, they went even further, removing all restrictions and selling for whatever price they were offered!
Gradually, the high-class image of Huarong Clothing Store was shattered. Nobles and princes stopped patronizing it, and ordinary people could not afford to buy it. Naturally, it became the dilapidated place it is today!
Jiang Mingwei stood at the door, gazing at the gilded plaque, where she could vaguely see the former prosperity.
Fine, now that she has become the original owner of this body, she should bear the consequences of the mistakes made by the original owner.
She stepped into the clothing store, which was quiet inside, with only two or three customers who scoffed at the fabrics and pointed at them.
However, the store management was not lax; on the contrary, it was very orderly, and everyone was doing their best to maintain the decor and hygiene of their respective areas.
"Miss?! I can't believe my eyes, it really is the young lady?"
One of the waiters turned around and saw Jiang Mingwei. He was about to go up to greet her, but then rubbed his eyes and said in a delighted tone.
Soon, everyone turned to look.
There was novelty and excitement, but also melancholy and resentment.
However, everyone was quite surprised by her arrival!
After all, the original owner of this body was the kind of person who wouldn't come to the temple unless she had a reason. Since getting married, she hadn't come even once, leaving everything to Zhou Shi to handle.
Sometimes these guys even forget who hired them...
A moment later, a woman in green emerged from the backyard. Her clothes were exquisitely tailored and embroidered.
Like a strong bamboo in the wind, it stands tall and upright.
"Veer!"
With tears in her eyes, she stepped forward and grasped Jiang Mingwei's hands, her eyes filled with a mixture of sorrow and joy.
Jiang Mingwei felt a sudden pang in her heart and choked out, "Aunt Lan."
Liu Rulan was her mother's best friend and also the manager of Huarong Clothing Store.
The once prosperous and glorious era was created by these two women.
Later, the shop, which should have been continued by Jiang Mingwei, fell into the hands of the Zhou family. She refused to show her face, which made people feel disheartened and disappointed.
Having not seen her for several years, Liu Rulan felt heartbroken upon seeing Jiang Mingwei so thin and haggard.
"You've lost weight again. Have you gone back to see your mother? She'll be heartbroken if she knows how much weight you've lost."
Jiang Mingwei shook her head, a dull pain shooting through her chest, lingering and persistent...
She and Liu Rulan were not related by blood; this was probably an emotion left behind by the original owner of the body.
When she sees old friends and mentions her mother, even if she returns to the Jiang family, all she can see are her father's and mother's memorial tablets.
Therefore, my heart grew even sadder.
But it doesn't matter. Since she's taken over her identity, Jiang Mingwei doesn't intend to live a muddled life. She'll find a way to change everything!
"Not yet. I'm sorry, Aunt Lan. I was too outrageous and weak before, and I failed to take back my dowry from my mother-in-law."
"But from now on, I will no longer let her control me!"
Liu Rulan nodded with emotion, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "It's good that we got it back, it's good that we got it back! Don't worry, this shop was your mother's lifelong wish, and I will never let her sell it easily."
"Now that the dowry is back in your hands, let's work together to make it famous!"
"good."
The two were moved to tears, and held hands tightly.
After exchanging pleasantries, Liu Rulan showed Jiang Mingwei around the entire clothing store, and the two sat in the backyard drinking tea and chatting.
"Our clothing shop has no shortage of good fabrics or good embroidery girls. It's just that Zhou is greedy and published too much in the past, which drove away several embroiderers. The remaining ones have lost their inspiration and no longer have any eye-catching designs. As a result, business has plummeted."
"The most urgent task right now is to come up with a few novel and attractive designs that can sell well, but it's really difficult..."
Liu Rulan, a beautiful woman, frowned, her face filled with sorrow.
Jiang Mingwei sipped her tea and began to ponder.
"Aunt Lan, could you please show me the designs that sold for high prices before?"
Liu Rulan nodded and instructed the maid behind her to fetch a box, which she then handed to Jiang Mingwei.
After opening it, Jiang Mingwei carefully examined the design.
It must be said, it is indeed novel and unique, no wonder it attracts so many wealthy women.
She recalled the New Chinese style that had suddenly become a sensation in modern times, which was based on modern clothing but embellished with the characteristics of classical costumes.
Could she do the opposite?
How about adding a touch of modern style to these antique-style outfits?
Gathering and pleating can change the style and wearing characteristics of clothing!
Bows and ruffles can adorn the skirt, making it even more gorgeous!
She imagined it all.
Without altering the overall design of the garment, adding a few clever touches does indeed make it look much better!
Jiang Mingwei suddenly perked up, looked up and gave a sly smile.
“Alright then, Aunt Lan, feel free to go ahead and find someone with unique design skills. I will handle the design for this season.”
"After I finish drawing the blueprints, I'll hand them over to the masters for their approval. What do you think?"
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