Shanghai Embroidery Lady

Chapter 77
Ye Zijin ran around under the scorching sun for a long time, and finally bought all the items on the list and sent them to the place where they should be delivered.As for Qiao Zhiqing's birthday present, Ye Zijin chose a painting called "The Picture of the Quiet Interest in Clouds and Mountains".She once remembered a news article published in the newspaper, saying that Qiao Zhiqing donated the money raised from the auction of several antiques in his collection to the Academy of Fine Arts of Fudan Public School, and it was also rumored that he had studied painting under the famous teacher Xu Baiyu in his early years.Ye Zijin thought that Xu Baiyu was good at painting landscapes, so sending this highly collectible "Picture of Quiet Interests in Clouds and Mountains" should be in line with Qiao Zhiqing's vision.

When she walked into Meng Haoxiang's office again, Meng Haoxiang was about to go out.She sank her mind, put the painting on Meng Haoxiang's table, still a little angry, and said in a cold tone: "Boss Meng, the things you told me have been bought and delivered. This is a painting for Boss Qiao as a birthday present." , I can't pick anything else."

Meng Haoxiang didn't even look at it, and said directly: "Well, it's none of your business, you can go back now."

Ye Zijin looked at the whirring electric fan beside the table, feeling a little restless.This room is very cool. She just came in from the summer, and she should be refreshed, but when she saw Meng Haoxiang's disapproving and arrogant expression, she felt inexplicably depressed.

When Meng Haoxiang passed by her, he seemed to think of something, and said to Ye Zijin: "Tomorrow night, you will go to Boss Qiao's birthday banquet with me, and you can go to the department store to pick out the clothes you will wear for the birthday banquet, and try to choose the best ones. , don’t lose the face of Baohui Foreign Trade Co., Ltd., and put the account on my head.”

Ye Zijin asked: "Boss Meng should always talk about a budget, lest someone say I'm greedy for the public's money if I buy too expensive."

Meng Haoxiang smiled slightly, "This is not enough, you can just choose, and you can also buy jewelry and so on." Meng Haoxiang laughed at himself, if Ye Zijin is really the kind of woman who can get things done with money and sweet words, then Things are simpler.

Ye Zijin thought for a while, and said solemnly: "Since Boss Meng left this matter to me to decide, then I would be more respectful than obedient. Don't forget that I am a tailor."

Meng Haoxiang smiled, put his hands on his chest, looked at her, and said: "You have a good plan, and you want to use the money for the dress to pay off the debt?"

Ye Zijin pretended to be ignorant, and said, "You said it just now, let me pick it myself."

Knowing that she was playing tricks, Meng Haoxiang thought it was a bit interesting, and said again: "Since this is the case, then I will set a budget. One hundred oceans is enough for you to buy, otherwise if you buy a few hundred oceans, you will be able to pay it off in a short time. You owe me money, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to hire you as an interpreter again."

Ye Zijin was not timid, and said slowly: "At first I wanted to praise Boss Meng for his generosity, but I didn't expect you to change your mind immediately. It seems that we really need to write clearly in black and white when discussing business with you."

In this Baohui foreign firm, no one dared to ridicule Meng Haoxiang openly or secretly, but now Ye Zijin has ridiculed him enough.He saw that her cheeks were rosy and her forehead was still covered with a thin layer of sweat. He knew that she was tired from running this trip, and he felt displeased. I can't get angry either.When she rushed in at the hospital that day, he clearly saw the worry and anxiety in her eyes. He would rather believe that she cared about him, at least she didn't want him to die...

Meng Haoxiang didn't argue with her anymore, maybe Qian Jiang was right, he couldn't treat her like that all the time, and quarreled as soon as they met, it seemed to be just to cover up his uneasiness.

"You can decide on the clothes yourself. Tomorrow's dinner is very important. I don't want to see the people around me dressed poorly." Meng Haoxiang explained and left.

Ye Zijin was quite surprised to see that Meng Haoxiang had still left the decision on clothes to her.When Meng Haoxiang talked about the gown, she had already thought about it, and saved the money, as the saying goes, the fat will not flow to outsiders.She also has a longer-term plan. Ye Zijin knows that the people attending Qiao Zhiqing's birthday banquet are high-ranking officials and dignitaries. If she can wear Shen Ji's clothes to attend, she may bring some business to Shen Ji, in case her fame goes out. Now, Shen Ji will not have to worry about business, and she will naturally not have to worry about repaying debts.In the end, it was Meng Haoxiang's words that reminded her that Shen Ji and Jinhong Tower were just missing the signboard, and this time it was a good opportunity to promote Shen Ji's signboard.

When returning to the shop, Ye Zijin saw that Zizheng and Wang Xinyu were also helping in the shop.

Seeing her coming back, Ye Zizheng lowered his face and said angrily, "Sister, why didn't you tell me about such a big thing? You went to Baohui Foreign Firm as an interpreter behind my back, how long are you going to keep it from me?"

Ye Zijin looked at Xiaoyue at the counter, and Xiaoyue hurriedly lowered her head to look through the ledger.Seeing that Zizheng was really angry, Xin Yu came over to persuade him, "Zizheng, don't be angry with Sister Zijin, she doesn't want you to worry..."

Zizheng shook off Wang Xinyu's hand impatiently, and said to Ye Zijin, "Do you still think I'm your younger brother? How can I not worry about you? Don't go to Baohui Yangxing. I'll go to Meng Haoxiang and say, I will help you with the debt repayment."

Ye Zijin heard that Zizheng was going to find Meng Haoxiang, and said anxiously: "Don't worry about it, go back and study your book carefully, I'm just temporarily working as an interpreter for Baohui Foreign Firm, and I won't go when the money is paid off .”

Zizheng, who had always listened to his sister's words, no longer obeyed. Seeing Ye Zijin's resolute face, Zizheng said angrily: "A thousand oceans, when will it be paid off! Don't think I don't know what that person is thinking. I still don't know, are you by that person's side all your life?"

The two siblings were having an argument, Xiaoyue and Xinyu didn't know what to say, and they had never seen these two good-tempered people lose their temper together.At this time, Xiao Wu suddenly rushed out from the back room, knelt down in front of Ye Zijin with a plop, his eyes were red and said: "Zijin, take me to Xinda casino, don't pay back the money, follow their rules, If you want to kill or cut them, you can do whatever you want. In short, I made the mistake, and if I want to bear it, I will bear it alone, and I can't drag you into the water."

Ye Zijin and Zizheng hurriedly helped Xiao Wu up, and the siblings no longer wanted to quarrel.Ye Zijin shouted: "What nonsense are you talking about! Although a thousand oceans is a large amount, it is not unacceptable if you accumulate it over time. Human life is much more valuable than money. As long as you know your mistakes, it's okay to buy a thousand oceans a lesson. It's worth it."

Xiao Wu wiped away his tears, choked up and said, "Zi Jin, I owe you this life, and I am willing to be your cow or horse in the future..."

Ye Zijin shook his head and smiled, and said: "What era is it now, do you still want to be a bull and a horse slave? Didn't Xin Yudeng's article in the newspaper talk about freedom and equality. You, just be good If you work in a shop, you will be able to pay off your debts quickly when the business is good.”

Wang Xinyu quietly tugged on La Zizheng's sleeve, and his eyes signaled to stop arguing with Ye Zijin.

Before Zizheng could speak, Ye Zijin said softly, "Xiaozheng, sister didn't mean to hide it from you, I knew you would disagree with me if I told you about it, but don't worry, Meng Haoxiang He just hired me as a translator, he didn't make things difficult for me."

When she was young, Ye Zijin would only use the soft term "Xiao Zheng" to coax her younger brother when she teased her younger brother or made him cry and get angry. As the two grew up, this trick was tried and tested again and again.As soon as Ye Zizheng heard her sister explain first, she couldn't help but soften her words, and her heart softened.

"That...does it mean that as long as you pay off your debts, you don't have to go to work at Baohui Foreign Firm?" Ye Zizheng was afraid that her sister would still deceive her.

"Well, for sure. Even if he disagrees at that time, I will resign directly." Ye Zijin said with certainty.

Zizheng thought for a while, and said, "Well, I will also come to the tailor shop to help in the future. You are too tired from running around, so at least I can help with some chores."

Wang Xinyu smiled and said, "How can your hands and feet do such delicate work as needlework, let me help Miss Zijin."

Ye Zijin nodded, and said to Zizheng: "You should still study your book at ease, I don't need people who are getting more and more helpful."

At this time, a few customers came to the shop, and the shop returned to normal. Xiao Wu and Xiao Yue greeted him in front, Ye Zijin urged Zi Zheng to go home first, and Xin Yu asked to stay and help.

Standing in front of the cutting bed, Wang Xinyu watched Ye Zijin skillfully sew the inside of the cheongsam, each stitch moving freely in her hands, like a nimble fish swimming in the water.

"Sister Zijin, have you ever thought about making clothes for female students? Nowadays, female students like to wear such clothes. You can make me a set first, and I will show them to my classmates in school. Your cheongsam is so good. Well, the other clothes are definitely not bad." Wang Xinyu happily suggested.

Ye Zijin's thinking was not unreasonable, but she had never made schoolgirl's clothes, but she had only seen that kind of trendy blue shirt and black skirt when walking on the street.

Hearing her difficulty, Wang Xinyu hurriedly said: "This is simple. I have several sets of clothes like this at home. I'll show them to you later. Presumably the principle of making clothes is the same. You are good at making long gowns. Cheongsam, this kind of clothing is also improved from Chinese clothing, it should not be difficult for you."

Ye Zijin smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll try it, it's a good way." Ye Zijin accidentally glanced at the headband on Wang Xinyu's head as he spoke, "You look good on it, and now female students like to wear it too. This thing?"

Wang Xinyu took off the headband and handed it in front of Ye Zijin, and said with a smile: "This kind of headband looks good with that dress, and there are various patterns, and some are made of French lace. It is a fashionable dress in school now."

Ye Zijin thought about it for a while, and said: "In this case, we will make a complete set if we want to do it. The clothes and hair accessories will be made together, and the leftover fabric will come in handy. I see that your female students' clothes are blue and Most of them are white, some are too plain, and I can add some elegant patterns to the cuffs and neckline, or use fabrics such as black bamboo and plum to make tops, which are both ingenious and elegant."

Wang Xinyu nodded approvingly, and said with a smile: "I threw the brick upside down and brought out the jade. When the time comes, I will wear the clothes you made and walk around the school. I don't know how many people will ask me where the clothes are made." It's gone."

After Wang Xinyu left, Ye Zijin remembered the business that Meng Haoxiang had told him—the dress for tomorrow's birthday banquet.

She thought it would be very appropriate to wear a cheongsam to such an occasion, but her cheongsam was mostly simple and plain, if she really dressed plainly to go to a birthday banquet, she could imagine Meng Haoxiang's look of disgust.

After thinking about it, Ye Zijin's mind suddenly flashed the flag dress.It was the flag gown that Aunt Zhou sewed for her as a dowry during her lifetime. It was made of the finest blue brocade with embroidered patterns of hundreds of flowers and butterflies on it. Even the buttons on the top of the flag gown were made of gold thread. , the stitches are very fine.Such fine palace silks and satins are rare to see, and the hemming, embroidery, and gold and silver thread weaving of this dress are not out of date now, Ye Zijin has always regarded this flag dress as a treasure.

In order to get the money, and to pay off Xiao Wu's gambling debts as soon as possible, Ye Zijin decided to change the flag dress into a cheongsam.

(End of this chapter)