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When Wu Xuemei saw a room full of embroidery, she was taken aback, but she didn't ask too many questions. As usual, she opened her computer and logged into the Online Store page to start working. A few miles away, Bai Tang had already made two sales online, selling items like embroidered handkerchiefs and wooden hairpins. Although she earned a few hundred yuan, it was quite a lot for Wu Xuemei, considering her previous job paid less than a hundred yuan.
Bai Tang was very pleased with Wu Xuemei's reaction. Although Wu Xuemei didn't have much education, she was a sensible person; otherwise, Bai Tang wouldn't have allowed her to follow her or continue being neighbors. Bai Tang opened her laptop and contacted Field of Hope.
Candy Store: Are you there?
Field of Hope: Yes. Is the order I placed ready?
Candy Store: It's ready. Please transfer the money, and I'll ship it to you.
Field of Hope: I'll transfer it right away.
Candy Store: Is the address still the same as last time?
Field of Hope: No, no, no. It's not at the film city anymore. I'll give you a new address; please send the items there.
Bai Tang took out a pen and paper to write down the address sent by Field of Hope. Such a wealthy person must be courted.
Candy Store: The store has received some new products. Are you interested?
Field of Hope: What new products?
Bai Tang uploaded pictures taken with her phone online.
Field of Hope: Am I seeing things? Is the second photo a copy of Zhu Zhishan's "Memorial on the Expedition"? Is it real?
It seems that this wealthy person has taste and cultural depth!
Candy Store: It's not real; it's a copy by someone else. However, the copyist has almost captured the essence of Zhu Zhishan's calligraphy, and this piece is already three or four hundred years old, so it can be considered an antique.
Field of Hope: The boss isn't someone from the circle, right?
Candy Store: No, they're not. Aside from "The Memorials of Zhuge Liang," everything else is just handcrafted items I've recently made. If it weren't for the fact that you're a major customer and really appreciate classical traditional items, I wouldn't have shown you "The Memorials of Zhuge Liang." I originally intended to keep it for myself.
Field of Hope: Come on! Since I've already seen it, just sell it to me! I'll offer three million!
Candy Store: I feel like I've hit the jackpot.
Field of Hope: Haha! It's only because your store has good items that I'm willing to spend so much. It's my grandmother's birthday, and the folding screen would be a perfect gift—valuable and tasteful.
Candy Store: A filial descendant! How about this: I'll give you an 20% discount on all the items.
Field of Hope: Really? Thank you so much! (≧v≦)
Candy Store: The store doesn't accept cuteness!
Field of Hope: (￣ヘ￣＃) You're really no fun!
Candy Store: I'm an adult, not a teenager or a child.
Field of Hope: Tch!
Field of Hope: Everything I'm buying is for gifts. Your store's items are all exquisite; my relatives and friends will definitely love them. They will surely come to your store to buy things afterward. I'm practically bringing you business; how are you going to thank me?
Candy Store: How about I gift you a set of pure handmade ancient noble attire?
Field of Hope: Not interested!
He has seen a lot of Ancient Clothing on set, although it is not purely handmade.
Candy Store: Don't be in a hurry to refuse; take a look at the items first.
Field of Hope opened the received image and saw a fine silver-white Arrow Sleeve Garment made of brocade, embroidered with elegant patterns, and paired with a colorful silk waist belt. Next to the outfit were matching accessories: a silver crown adorned with beads and silver-white satin boots embroidered with gold thread.
Sheng Qingxi immediately liked it.
Field of Hope: This outfit looks like the one worn by Baoyu from Dream of the Red Chamber!
This person has good taste! Bai Tang thought to himself.
Candy Store: This is an Arrow Sleeve. The Arrow Sleeve Garment is a type of narrow-sleeved robe, where the arrow sleeve is also known as a horseshoe sleeve. The sleeve body is narrow, with a slanted end, and the cuff is longer and curved to cover the back of the hand, allowing for archery without affecting warmth. Originally designed for horseback riding and archery, it comes from the martial traditions of the Manchu nomadic people. Although it existed during the Ming Dynasty, it was not widely worn. In the early Qing Dynasty, due to strong advocacy for "not abandoning horseback riding and archery," arrow sleeves were used in ceremonial attire, becoming a typical style for men's clothing in the Qing Dynasty. In Dream of the Red Chamber, Baoyu wears this type of clothing most often. Although he does not practice martial arts, wearing an arrow sleeve can make him appear handsome and capable. If it were changed to a wide-sleeved long robe, it might be more suitable for scholars but would inevitably seem outdated, which would not suit Baoyu.
Field of Hope: I've learned something new! The boss seems to have extensive knowledge about Dream of the Red Chamber, quite cultured!
Candy Store: I'm just an ordinary person; watching Dream of the Red Chamber is no different from browsing online.
It's just that having personally experienced that world, I know a little more than anyone else.
Field of Hope: You're being modest! Just by looking at the goods you sell, it's clear that you have a deep love for traditional culture and significant expertise in it.
Candy Store: (sent a shy emoji)
Field of Hope: The payment has been transferred to your account; please ship the items as soon as possible! I need to get to work, so I won't chat with you anymore!
Candy Store: Okay! Wishing you a pleasant workday, goodbye!
Field of Hope: 88.
Bai Tang closed the dialogue box, stood up, and began packing the goods. Wu Xuemei hurried over to help.
“Mei Mei, go call the Express Delivery Company and have them come pick up the goods!” Bai Tang said to Wu Xuemei. The wooden frames for these embroidery pieces were quite heavy; it wasn't a problem for Bai Tang, who had enhancements, but it was extremely burdensome for Wu Xuemei, an ordinary person.
“I already called them. While you were talking to the client, I called the Express Delivery Company to send someone over. I even specifically asked them to send two more people,” Wu Xuemei replied with a smile.
“We need to find a reputable Express Delivery Company. Our goods are all delicate items; we can't afford any damage.”
“Don't worry, I've informed the Express Delivery Company. They have a good reputation and guarantee that they will compensate for any damaged goods!”
“Mei Mei, you always handle things so reliably!” Bai Tang smiled. “Can you help me fold that set of Ancient Noble Attire and pack it up?”
“Sure!” Wu Xuemei picked up the Arrow Sleeve Garment. The soft texture and exquisite patterns made her reluctant to put it down.
“Mei Mei, that's the client's clothing. Your set is in my cabinet; I'll get it for you in a bit!” Bai Tang quickly said, noticing Wu Xuemei's fondness for ancient clothing. She indeed made outfits for both her parents and Wu Xuemei, but she forgot to take them out.
“Really? There's one for me too?” Wu Xuemei exclaimed in surprise, thinking that Bai Tang only made clothes for Xing Xiaokang.
Bai Tang laughed, “Of course there is! Mei Mei, you're already beautiful; wearing ancient attire will make you look just as stunning as the ladies of old! If you post a picture online, you'll definitely captivate a lot of people!”
Wu Xuemei waved her hands repeatedly, “No, no, I don't want others to laugh at me!”
“It's not a joke; I'm serious!”
“Please spare me, sister.”
Bai Tang stopped causing trouble and opened the wardrobe door, pretending to take out two sets of ancient costumes from inside, actually pulling them out of her backpack and handing them to Wu Xuemei.
Wu Xuemei's eyes widened. One set was a red outfit with butterfly patterns and arrow sleeves, paired with colorful silk tassels, a stone blue brocade jacket with flower patterns, and green satin boots. The other set was a women's outfit, featuring a narrow-sleeved red satin jacket with gold butterfly patterns, complemented by a colorful silk brocade jacket and an emerald flower-patterned skirt, along with a sun-hued phoenix hairpin.
"Beautiful!" Wu Xuemei exclaimed as she stroked the flower-patterned skirt, her eyes filled with admiration. "Thank you, Tang Tang!"
"No need to thank me!" Bai Tang coughed lightly; the familiar costumes made her unable to hold back her laughter. This girl's quirky taste had led her to create outfits for Wu Xuemei and her mother based on the first appearance of Jia Baoyu and Xifeng in *Dream of the Red Chamber*. The craftsmanship and materials were absolutely identical, without any differences.
"Mei Mei, try it on!"
"Okay!" Unable to resist the allure of the beautiful clothes, Wu Xuemei put on the ancient costume with Bai Tang's help. In an instant, a living Xifeng appeared before Bai Tang.
"Mei Mei, your expression should be more flamboyant!"
"Why?" Wu Xuemei didn't understand.
"That way it would better match this outfit!"
Wu Xuemei still didn't get it; what did expression have to do with clothing?
"Hehe, it's nothing. Let's hurry out so Dad and Mom can see the stunning beauty!" Bai Tang pushed Wu Xuemei out of her room. "Dad, Mom, come quickly to see the ancient beauty!"
Bai Ma was studying chess while Bai Dad was watching TV. Hearing their daughter's call, they both looked up and were stunned by Wu Xuemei's new look.
"This is Mei Mei?" Bai Dad exclaimed in surprise.
"Oh my!" Bai Ma slapped her thigh. "I always thought Mei Mei looked good; she just doesn't usually take care of herself. With this change in attire, she's definitely a beauty! Come here, let me take a picture of you!"
Bai Ma stood up and took out her mobile phone to take pictures of Wu Xuemei.
Wu Xuemei blushed and hurriedly tried to find a way to escape: "Auntie, don't rush to take pictures of me. Tang Tang brought you ancient costumes too; why not let her show them to you?"
"Really?" Bai Ma's interest was indeed piqued, and even Bai Dad looked at Bai Tang with curiosity.
"Daughter, where are our clothes?"
"Wait a moment, I'll go get them!"
Bai Tang prepared couple's ancient costumes for Bai Dad and Bai Ma. The stone blue robes paired with silver fox fur looked both dignified and noble. Bai Tang secretly gave Bai Dad and Bai Ma an elixir, produced by the game, which made them look much younger, appearing to be just in their early forties. Once they put on the ancient costumes, they resembled two wealthy masters' wives, not inferior to Master Xue and Aunt Xue.
"Dad, Mom, you look really good in these outfits!"
"Girl, did you make the clothes yourself?" Bai Ma asked.
"I did!" Bai Tang also loved beauty and had made several sets of women's clothing.
"Hurry up and put them on! Mei Mei, help Xiao Kang change into ancient costume too; let's take a group photo in our ancient outfits!"
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