Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 542 - 207 Clothing Style (Top)_3

Yuehuan pulled out a book from the stack she was holding and handed it to Yueyao, saying, "Third Sister, this is the clothing design I’ve drawn. My drawing skills aren’t great, and I can’t produce the result I want, but I’ve included detailed explanations. With your excellent drawing skills, if you redraw it according to my instructions, it will look much more beautiful." Yuehuan had only a basic knowledge of comics combined with a few days of learning traditional painting from a teacher, and these skills weren’t enough to bring the ideas in her mind to life, so she resorted to this cumbersome method.

Yueyao knew that Yuehuan had many novel ideas. She wasn’t pretentious and took the book straightaway, "In addition to the Ready-to-Wear Shop, my cousin-in-law is also planning to open a Cosmetic Shop. If you have any good ideas, you can tell me." Then, frowning, she added, "Never mind, if my cousin-in-law’s shop comes out with something new, they will definitely suspect you."

Yuehuan shared this concern; she had been working on cosmetics, and any new product would surely arouse suspicion towards her. Yuehuan apologized and said, "Third Sister, I can’t give you more in terms of cosmetic products, but if there’s anything else good, I will tell you. Also, I will draw more clothing styles for you."

Yueyao said with a smile, "Alright. Don’t worry, I won’t let you work in vain. I’ll give you a tenth of the clothes’ price for each design. How does that sound?"

Initially, Yuehuan wanted to decline but seeing Yueyao’s expression, she understood that Yueyao wasn’t one to take advantage of others. If she refused, Yueyao might not want her things in the future, "Let’s do as you suggest, Third Sister. Whether it’s the clothing store or the cosmetic shop, every shop needs its own unique features. Without unique features, it’s impossible to make money."

Yueyao laughed, "That’s also what my cousin-in-law thinks. Yuehuan, you have a wide range of knowledge; if you have any good suggestions, tell me."

Yuehuan shouldn’t stay in Lanxi Courtyard too long, so she stood up and said, "Third Sister, I will think it over carefully when I return, and when I’ve thought it through, I’ll have Hong Ling give the things to Ruo Xiao. Do you think that’s appropriate?"

Yuehuan visited Lanxi Courtyard every so often, even if Yueyao wasn’t there, she would come to borrow books. Lady Mo and Maternal Aunt Su never suspected anything, because on the surface, Yueyao and Yuehuan didn’t get along well.

Before leaving, Yuehuan thought for a moment and then said, "Third Sister, I hope you won’t let others know that these clothes are my doing, okay?" To say they were her designs, she felt ashamed.

Yueyao shook her head, "I won’t steal your work. But rest assured, apart from my cousin-in-law, I won’t tell a soul. She’s a very trustworthy person and won’t let it slip."

Yuehuan had intended for Yueyao to take the credit and felt a strange feeling in her heart when Yueyao declined. In modern times, such an opportunity would be like a pie falling from the sky. Muttering to herself, Yuehuan reflected that the ancient world valued a sense of aloofness among scholars, which was fully demonstrated by Yueyao, "Third Sister, I suggest that the Cloth Workshop’s clothes must have their own distinctive features, and the clothes they produce must have their own unique mark."

Yueyao smiled, "Is it like how each house has its own mark?"

Yuehuan felt Yueyao was quick-witted, "Yes, just like that. Third Sister, what I mean is you should modify the styles I’ve drawn, and only make one of each style, showing that the dress is truly one of a kind. Every woman wants to own something unique." After a pause, she added, "I’ve heard that Young Lady Ma is close to the Wife of the Heir of Marquis Jingning; perhaps we can take advantage of that."

Yueyao smiled, "I’ve noted all that." She didn’t need Yuehuan’s reminder as she already had such plans in mind. Having been close to Zhou Shu for nearly four years, she had picked up a thing or two about business.

After Yuehuan left, Yueyao opened up the materials given to her by Yuehuan. Yuehuan’s clothing designs were indeed quite unique. After looking at the samples and following the instructions provided, Yueyao couldn’t help but smile upon redrawing them; the clothing was not only beautiful but also distinctive.

Yueyao spent the better part of the day redrawing the twenty styles provided by Yuehuan, and once done, she burned the original book Yuehuan gave her.

When Xiang Wei saw the book, she couldn’t help but exclaim, "It’s truly beautiful. I never thought you had such talent, Miss."

Yueyao shook her head and said, "It’s mediocre. If it weren’t for trying to improve the Ready-to-Wear Shop’s business, I really wouldn’t want to do this, it’s a waste of time."

Xiang Wei was speechless, "Miss, when you have to socialize in the future and you wear these beautiful clothes, won’t you stand out?"

Yueyao found it odd, "Why would I want to stand out?" She would prefer it if no one paid attention to her. Being the target leads only to trouble; in her past life, she was that target, which was why she preferred to stay out of the spotlight in this life.

Xiang Wei was exasperated once again, wondering what kind of eccentric mistress she had encountered! She didn’t care for dressing up, shiny jewelry, or beautiful clothes, but she liked copying Buddhist scriptures to practice her writing—if not peculiar, then what?

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