Transmigration: A Farm Girl's Brocade-Chapter 92 - Helping_1

Chapter 92: Chapter 92 Helping_1

Chapter 92: Chapter 92 Helping_1

Western-style flower arrangement emphasizes the rendering of colors and often involves various geometrical forms. It is suited for flowers that are large, deep in color, densely arranged, and of a thick texture.

Qian Yixiu saw that the flower shop had carnations, lilies, lotus flowers, and China roses—these were enough.

Since Western flower arrangements require a large number of flowers, she chose the largest ikebana floral tray and selected China roses, lilies, and lotus flowers as the main blooms, with gypsophila as the filler and turtle back bamboo and radish as the greenery, creating a large and tall triangular arrangement.

This arrangement was not only rich and vibrant in color but also well-proportioned, a complete departure from the shop’s usual emphasis on simplicity and flow. Yet, it was undeniably attractive and had its own charm.

Boss Fu was deeply impressed, “Complexity is a big taboo in flower arranging, as it can lead to a cluttered and cumbersome look. I didn’t expect that using so many large and thick flowers would avoid any sense of clutter, and yet the effect is so good.”

Qian Yixiu smiled and said, “When you use a large number of flowers and arrange them properly, it gives the impression of lush vegetation. Just as when you use fewer flowers, as long as the lines are beautiful, it won’t seem monotonous but rather, can create an impression of elegance and fluidity.”

Shopkeeper Cui also excitedly clapped his hands and said, “Exactly.”

Boss Fu looked at the bouquet and nodded repeatedly as if truly seeing it and perhaps contemplating Qian Yixiu’s suggestion.

Qian Yixiu, seeing that she had already explicitly mentioned “good luck” and Boss Fu had yet to respond, couldn’t help but speak bluntly, “What do you think, does this arrangement meet Boss Fu’s approval?”

Boss Fu nodded, “Good, very good indeed.”

Shopkeeper Cui laughed and said, “What use is saying it’s good? Just now, this young girl said that if it meets your approval, you would pay silver.”

Only then did Boss Fu raise his head with a smile, “I am too big a person to renege on a deal with a young girl.” His eyes turned back to Qian Yixiu, “I like this arrangement very much, your name is Yixiu, right?” Seeing Qian Yixiu nod, he continued, “Your proposal just now was also very good. How about I give you five taels of silver? Not a small sum, that’s more than many countryside families earn in a year.”

Qian Yixiu was pleased and about to agree when she saw Shopkeeper Cui waving his hand with a smile, “Boss Fu, that’s not quite fair. This isn’t merely a bundle of flowers, it’s the beginning of another genre of flower arrangement. I have to speak justice for this young girl; you should give her at least ten taels of silver.”

Boss Fu’s face turned red and he said, “This isn’t like your tea business, where good roasting is a technical skill that not everyone can learn. This flower arrangement is something anyone can learn just by looking, I am merely seizing an opportunity.”

Shopkeeper Cui laughed, “It’s more than just an opportunity, it’s also about the quality of the shopfront. If done well, your flower shop’s reputation could surpass others.”

Indeed, selling such a great idea for only five taels of silver was too cheap—it was practically a giveaway.

Qian Yixiu looked gratefully at Shopkeeper Cui who had helped her and then said to Boss Fu, “If Boss Fu could offer a bit more money, I could tell you about several styles of this kind of arrangement. You could introduce one new style at a time, repeatedly launching new varieties; your flower shop would firmly grasp the initiative. Not only could you make more money, but you could also attract even more customers.”

“Oh? You have several other flower arrangement styles?” Boss Fu asked.

Qian Yixiu gestured and said, “The shape of this flower arrangement is triangular, but you can also make it round, heart-shaped, and so on. For example, for a longevity celebration, it’s best to arrange it in a circular shape to signify completeness. For a wedding banquet, a heart-shaped arrangement would symbolize two hearts reflecting each other. Depending on the season, the main flowers can be chrysanthemums, flaming lilies and other large flowers, while the accompanying flowers can be lilacs, pear blossoms, and other smaller blooms.”

Admiration flashed in Shopkeeper Cui’s eyes, and he said to Boss Fu with a smile, “It looks like ten taels of silver is not enough to send this kid on his way.”

Boss Fu knew that the child had not said much just now, but the content was substantial and would greatly contribute to the development of their flower shop. And being in the presence of Shopkeeper Cui, a meddler by nature, it wasn’t proper to haggle any further. He boldly declared, “Although Yixiu is young, she is incredibly astute. Everything she just said is exceedingly valuable. Alright, I’ll give you twenty taels of silver. If you come up with any more good ideas or find more exquisite flowers in the future, remember to come to me.”

In less than three quarters of an hour, without spending a penny of capital, they had earned a hundred taels of silver. Lady Wu’s face flushed with excitement; she felt like she was dreaming. Her grandchildren were truly capable! Of course, there was also that “treasure-hunting” little monkey.

Qian Yeejin also felt deeply moved, knowing that with a sister so clever, he must strive even harder to be worthy of being her brother. Qian Yixiu gave Shopkeeper Cui a glance and chuckled.

Lady Wu, clutching a hundred tael silver notes, bid them farewell and left the flower shop with the two siblings.

After leaving the Flower Market, Qian Yixiu stopped Lady Wu from hailing a donkey cart and pulled them to the opposite side of the street. He said, “We’ll wait for Shopkeeper Cui here.”

Seeing Lady Wu puzzled, Qian Yeejin said understandingly, “Grandma, just wait a bit longer, my sister surely wants to talk to Shopkeeper Cui about the flowers.”

Qian Yixiu gave the little lad a glance, clever!

As expected, after less than a quarter of an hour, Shopkeeper Cui emerged from the Flower Market, his boy servant carrying the Basin Orchid with golden flowers they had just sold. He looked around and saw two little figures energetically waving at him from across the street.

Shopkeeper Cui strode towards them.

Qian Yixiu said with a smile, “Shopkeeper Cui, the last time we went to the mountains, we dug up four plants, one of which was a Jun Zi Lan Flower. Though it’s not blooming now, it has twenty-six leaves. My grandfather said that this Basin Orchid is a rare treasure and that the flowers it bears are extremely beautiful.”

“A Jun Zi Lan Flower with twenty-six leaves?” Shopkeeper Cui inhaled sharply.

“Mm-hmm, the leaves are glossy and this wide,” Qian Yeejin said, gesturing with his plump hands.

Shopkeeper Cui laughed and said, “Alright, bring the flower to Wuxi Teahouse. If it’s truly extraordinary, I won’t shortchange you. Better bring it early; my young master is returning to the capital at the beginning of next month.” He thought for a moment and added, “I have to go to the provincial capital for some business tomorrow, so bring it to the teahouse to find me after five more days.”

After saying goodbye to Shopkeeper Cui, they took a donkey cart to Tongan Street in the south of the city. There was a Jiusi Embroidery Building there, one of the finest embroidery shops in Xishan County. Qian Yixiu also knew that Wuxi Teahouse was on the same street.

Having money is truly wonderful, now Lady Wu was willing to shell out five wen money for a “taxi.” Although it was reluctantly, it still marked significant progress.

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