Chapter 754 The Changes at the Clothing Shop
"Who are you?"
Madam Xiao looked at Wan Qiqi with a puzzled expression in her eyes.
She felt that the person looked familiar, but she couldn't remember which family's lady she was.
"I forgot to introduce myself to the First Madam. I am Wan Qiqi!" Wan Qiqi lowered her eyes and smiled faintly.
She handed over the camellia handkerchief in her hand, "Madam, is this the handkerchief you've taken a fancy to?"
"Wan Qiqi?" Madam Xiao looked at Wan Qiqi hesitantly.
Of course she knows who Wan Qiqi is!
I just heard from someone a couple of days ago that my second sister was punished by her husband to go to the ancestral hall because she offended a distinguished guest at home.
When I went to visit the ancestral hall, I heard my second sister muttering this name, with a heavy sense of resentment.
She looked at the handkerchief Wan Qiqi handed her, hesitated for a moment, and said, "The handkerchief is nice, but if you like it first, I won't take it from you."
Madam Xiao bypassed Wan Qiqi and turned to ask the flower seller, "I've heard that all the dresses you sell here are exquisite. Is that true?"
"Yes! Every dress has been modified, and every inch of embroidery has been meticulously crafted by skilled embroiderers. No two are alike, so you can wear them to a banquet without anyone else wearing the same thing!"
The flower maid bowed respectfully and inquired, "Madam, what kind of dress would you like? We can also make it custom-made. You can choose any fabric and pattern, and we will also give you suitable suggestions..."
"Hmm, let me take a look first!" Madam Xiao's demeanor was neither too serious nor too inscrutable.
Looking at Madam Xiao's retreating figure, Wan Qiqi knew that the other party was deliberately avoiding communication with her, which was why she acted this way.
If I'm not mistaken, the credit goes to Xiao Nian.
Although Madam Xiao is Xiao Han's wife, she is also in charge of the Xiao family's inner quarters and knows a lot about the affairs of the household.
Madam Xiao and Xiao Nian are the two mistresses of the Xiao family, so they naturally have a lot of contact.
Regardless of Madam Xiao's previous impression of Wan Qiqi, Xiao Nian's constant nagging would eventually make her feel disgusted.
Wan Qiqi felt that Xiao Huai had dug another hole for himself.
How should we advise people in this situation?
"Madam, what should we do now?" Doukou seemed to have noticed Madam Xiao's deliberate coldness and frowned.
"What's there to be afraid of? We'll deal with whatever comes our way, we'll always find a solution!"
As Wan Qiqi spoke, she ignored Madam Xiao and began rummaging through the handkerchiefs in the trunk with Doukou.
She found several handkerchiefs embroidered with plum blossoms, orchids, and bamboo, and walked to the hanging fabrics, comparing them one by one as if she were actually breaking them to make clothes.
Doukou became more and more confused the more she looked at it.
They were puzzled as to why their master ignored Madam Xiao and instead started looking at the clothes.
But she didn't say anything and just followed along.
She would pick out the fabric of the color her master pointed to.
A short while later, she had a stack of fabric in her hand.
Madam Xiao, who was standing nearby, also saw the finished clothes and came over to the customization area.
Doukou thought her chance had come and was about to ask her master if she should say hello when she saw Wan Qiqi walk toward the counter without turning her head.
Doukou glanced back at Madam Xiao a few times, then followed Wan Qiqi to the counter.
"Based on these patterns, we will design a batch of new clothes, following the previous requirements: only one set of each style will be produced!"
Wan Qiqi gave instructions to the clerk at the counter.
The waiter nodded and replied, "Okay, does the master have any other arrangements?"
"Business is good, so the service needs to keep up. Have Hua Niang hire a few knowledgeable girls, train them well, and try to ensure that every customer who comes into the store can have someone accompany and introduce them to customers!"
Wan Qiqi felt that the store was still too deserted and lacked a lively atmosphere.
Unlike restaurants, which are bustling and lively.
However, she also knew that this was different!
After giving her instructions, she didn't say much to Madam Xiao, but instead sat in the shop's rest area, drinking tea and eating snacks, enjoying herself immensely.
Madam Xiao's attitude was very clear, and Wan Qiqi knew that she didn't need to waste her time here.
But she wanted to say a few words to the flower maid.
Unexpectedly, Madam Xiao spent half an hour picking at the object.
Wan Qiqi sat in the chair, feeling drowsy, thinking to herself, "Women are still women after all. No matter what era they live in, their habit of shopping hasn't changed."
Just as she was about to fall asleep, a shrill female voice suddenly came from inside the shop.
"Oh, this dress is so beautiful! Boss, wrap it up for me... Oh dear, isn't this Madam Xiao? I'm so sorry, I didn't see you earlier... I suppose the Xiao family has everything, Madam Xiao shouldn't be missing out on this one..."
Wan Qiqi felt a chill run down her spine when she heard the voice and tone.
However, she was even more curious about who in Yunhe County would dare to give Madam Xiao a hard time.
Looking up, I saw a brightly dressed woman standing next to Madam Xiao.
She wore a pearl hairpin, a jade pendant around her neck, and several gold bracelets on her wrists.
At first glance, you'd think he was some kind of nouveau riche who just popped up out of nowhere.
Wan Qiqi never imagined that there were such flamboyant people in ancient times.
"How come I've never seen this before?" she wondered to herself.
"Madam Gongsun? You've traveled all the way from Pinghe County just to buy a dress?" Madam Xiao's tone was even colder than before.
The fingernails dug into the flesh of the clenched fist, but the person seemed not to feel it.
"Oh, I heard there's an interesting clothing store that opened in Yunhe County, so I came to check it out."
Gongsun's wife circled around Madam Xiao, walking with a swaying gait, as if she had no bones.
"Judging from your appearance, you're not pregnant yet?" She leaned closer to Madam Xiao, revealing a mocking smile.
Wan Qiqi could feel that Madam Xiao's body was trembling.
"Sister, judging from your figure, you're probably a few months pregnant again?"
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