Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 238: Concealing Wealth

Soon, the initial draft of the small clothing design was finished.

She switched pens and started sketching a peony. Chi Jiaojiao and the others stood by her side, watching the pen tip wander across the paper, a peony gradually taking shape on the alluring small clothing.

Then the leaves followed.

"Done."

After drawing the last leaf vein, she handed over the design, "Here’s the initial draft. See if you’re satisfied."

"Satisfied."

After looking at the design for a while, Chi Jiaojiao gave an affirmative reply.

"Let’s go with this."

"Alright, let’s discuss the price."

"It needs to be double-sided embroidery."

Yi Chichi, who never expected to hear this, widened her eyes instantly. What kind of bold idea would lead one to think of double-sided embroidery on intimate clothing?

Should she refuse?

She must refuse; she’d be crazy to do double-sided embroidery on small clothing.

"No embroidery, only one side."

Seeing her about to speak, Yi Chichi quickly pulled her aside and whispered, emphasizing that double-sided embroidery wasn’t suitable for small clothing. Successfully, she persuaded her to give up on the idea and settle for single-sided.

Then came the price.

Since Yu Ritang had previously given a free base design, Yi Chichi didn’t set a high price, offering Chi Jiaojiao a discounted rate of 150 without any room for bargaining.

Initially prepared to haggle, Chi Jiaojiao swallowed her words and agreed.

Thus, the transaction with Chi Jiaojiao ended smoothly here.

Next was the deposit and delivery.

Yi Chichi wrote her a receipt by hand, then saw her off.

Just before leaving, Yu Ritang winked at her, "I’ll come see you for fun in a while."

"You’re welcome anytime."

"Great, no need to see us off, see you next time."

Waving goodbye, Yu Ritang led Chi Jiaojiao away.

After tidying and packing everything, Yi Chichi looked at Liu Lan, "Where did you go visiting before?"

"Aunt’s place."

Liu Lan laughed, "It was only upon returning that I learned you asked about me several times."

Curious, she asked, "What exactly did you want from me?"

"Your ’Spring Bunting’ got sold."

"Just selling it is no big deal..."

Liu Lan sensed something was off, incredulously asking, "What? It sold?"

"Yes, it did."

Yi Chichi beamed, "Surprised, aren’t you?"

Indeed, she was both surprised and delighted; it was completely unexpected.

She knew the composition of ’Spring Bunting’ was fine, and the embroidery skill was fine too. She was aware.

Because the pattern came from Yi Chichi, and the embroidery was carefully crafted under her guidance.

She was aware of this.

However, the fabric of ’Spring Bunting’ was really poor.

Neither silk nor satin, just cotton.

And it wasn’t even good quality cotton, with an off-white, slightly yellowish color.

It surely wasn’t sold for much.

But it didn’t matter; selling it was a good thing for her, even if it only fetched ten bucks, she’d be happy.

But when she asked, Yi Chichi told her it sold for 232 in foreign currency.

Due to exchange rates, embroidery frame, and sales channels, only 280 actually reached her.

Even so, the price left Liu Lan in a daze, "I need a moment."

Saying this, she began muttering to herself while counting on her fingers.

The voice was too low and too fast, like a chant, leaving Yi Chichi unable to understand, allowing her to sit quietly while she went to sort through some herbs.

Just as she finished sorting one winnow, a sharp explosive sound came from inside.

Startled, Qiao Jun and Zhang Xiaoqin, who had just returned from the commune, jerked at the doorway, and Yi Chichi, equally startled, dropped the winnow in her hand, scattering the herbs all over the floor.

"My herbs."

She exclaimed, bending down to gather the herbs from the ground, when Liu Lan suddenly rushed over like a gust of wind, grabbing her arm and urgently asking, "Chichi, did you say 280? Are you sure you’re not lying? How could it sell for such a high price; it feels like a dream..."

She was so verbose that Yi Chichi had no chance to interject.

Zhang Xiaoqin curiously asked, "What was 280?"

"Embroidery."

Responding briefly, Yi Chichi calmed Liu Lan, who was excited, but to no avail, her emotions were too intense.

In desperation, she had to mention her pregnancy.

"Calm down, be careful not to let the emotional rush affect your baby."

These words were like a bucket of icy water dumped over her head, instantly calming Liu Lan’s fervently bubbling emotions.

Right, she’s got three babies in her belly; she needs to be rational, to calm down.

But still, she felt so thrilled.

Never before in her life had she earned so much money with her own hands, she felt so proud.

"Chichi, I’m so happy."

"I understand."

Yi Chichi helped her into a chair, "Take deep breaths to calm down. You haven’t received the money yet."

Indeed, not seeing the money left her with an unrealistic feeling.

After a few deep breaths, Liu Lan tried to keep her voice stable, "Has the bill been settled?"

"Settled, I’ll bring it to you tonight."

Currently, she only had a few coins on her; the big money was hidden deeply at home.

Not even Wen’s mother knew.

Liu Lan giggled foolishly, "No rush."

Saying this, she got up to leave, "I have to tell my grandpa this good news."

Yi Chichi quickly stopped her, "Don’t flaunt wealth."

"Then why did you speak about it in front of us?"

Zhang Xiaoqin innocently chimed in, and Yi Chichi rolled her eyes, "Well go on, if you mention it outside, see if Aunt Mu doesn’t hit you with a stick."

She’d always thought Mu Da was a reasonable, calm, and rational doctor, and she was right about those traits.

But it depended on the person.

Around them, Miss Mu was elegant, rational, and composed; she exuded a sense of trustworthiness.

As long as she stood there, she was like a stabilizing presence, calming everyone down.

However, the elegant and rational Miss Mu becomes a fierce dragon when dealing with Qiao Jun and Zhang Xiaoqin.

Can’t reason with them?

Get the stick and thrash.

Don’t listen to reasoning?

Beat them and then talk.

Disobedient? Still beat them...

Ever since they returned, getting beatings became an inevitable event whenever the three gathered.

Yi Chichi was used to it, and Qiao Jun and Zhang Xiaoqin were used to getting thrashed.

But being used to it didn’t mean they enjoyed it.

Therefore, with Yi Chichi’s threat, they immediately promised not to reveal a word, and Zhang Xiaoqin sighed, "We have nowhere to say it."

"Good."

Yi Chichi insincerely praised them, patting Zhang Xiaoqin on the head.

This girl was a bit simple-minded; when Yi Chichi patted her head, she reflexively leaned into it like Da Li, and only realized something was off afterward, feeling instantly uneasy.

Just as she was about to speak, Yi Chichi assigned her a task, "Can you two escort Lanlan home?"

"Why don’t you take her?"

Qiao Jun instinctively asked.