Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Something Significant Happened
Chapter 349: Something Significant Happened
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Ding Wan knew her niece wanted the embroidery shop to be different from others when she heard her niece’s words. Moreover, what Su Binglan wanted to make and sell would not require much skill.
Even those who did not know needlework could quickly learn it. Ding Wan knew Su Binglan was doing this to help the villagers become wealthy.
Ding Wan had heard that the tofu factory had given out its wages and bonuses a few days ago. All the workers received a lot of bonuses, and everyone was thrilled.
The village became livelier over the past few days as many gathered to chat even though it was cold outside. That was because everyone was happy and could not help but discuss things with each other.
Most of the time, the villagers talked about the tofu factory. Everyone praised the factory, and the villagers genuinely appreciated Su Binglan.
Two days ago, Ding Wan heard everyone talking about her niece when she went for a walk. She felt pretty emotional when she saw everyone’s smiles and happy expressions.
In the past, everyone would gather to discuss the harvest. The villagers’ conversations were primarily about if their crops were enough to last a year and if the weather would be good the following year.
Everyone discussed those things as their hearts were full of worry and anxiety. The atmosphere was quite gloomy then, but things had changed. Everyone’s faces were full of smiles, and the villagers were full of hope.
Ding Wan knew it was all because of her niece. Ding Wan sat down and looked at her handbag. “You want to help the villagers and improve their living conditions, don’t you?
She looked at her niece as she spoke. She knew Su Binglan was a capable person. Everyone in the village said that her niece was the village’s treasure.
Su Binglan was stunned. She did not think that Ding Wan would be able to tell.
“Aunt Ding, I’ve thought of opening an embroidery shop for a long time. It’s just to help myself and the villagers.”
She smiled gently. “As long as everyone is diligent and not afraid of hard work, we can earn more, and our days will be better.”
Ding Wan could tell that Su Binglan could do great things. She felt that the villagers of Su Teng Village and the surrounding villages could make money with Su Binglan.
“Binglan, I’ll do whatever you need me to,” Ding Wan said, “I understand that too. Our embroidery shop will be different from the others. We’ll teach everyone to do these things together. Whoever works at our embroidery shop will be delighted.”
She had to help Binglan manage the embroidery shop, so she could finally do something. She felt that only by following Su Binglan could she do meaningful things and help the villagers.
Ding Wan became eager and excited just by thinking of those things. She was about to rub her fists and do something big.
Su Binglan knew her aunt was wise and had seen the world. Therefore, she could immediately understand what her aunt meant whenever she talked to Ding Wan.
Su Binglan nodded. “I’m not worried now that you’ll be helping me manage the shop. But first, I’ll teach you how to do double-sided embroidery.
“We’re not just making dolls and handbags. We’ll also make three- or four-piece bedding sets, screens, and decorations. I’ll draw a few patterns later. Our items look better if we embroider them according to the patterns.”
Ding Wan was surprised. “You know how to draw patterns, Binglan? Why didn’t I think of that? Embroidery is done according to patterns. It’s easier to sell an item with pretty patterns, after all.”
A few patterns flashed across Su Binglan’s eyes as she said, “We can also make things for weddings, Aunt Ding. Things like pillows, red pendants, red festive screens, blankets, and so on.”
Ding Wan clapped when she heard that and excitedly said, “That’s terrific. Why didn’t I think of that?”
She had done many embroideries but would embroider whatever others asked her to. She had never thought of making a set of festive embroideries herself.
That way, everyone could go to her shop instead of going to town every time.
“You’re always thinking ahead, Binglan. If only I thought of these things. Still, it’s good now. I’ll feel energized if I work with you,” Ding Wan said.
Su Binglan could say anything, and it would make Ding Wan excited. She wished she could immediately get started on things. Just looking at the doll and bags made her feel at ease.
Su Binglan looked at her aunt’s happy expression and could not help but smile. “We can add more things to our embroidery shop later, Aunt Ding. If you have any ideas, you can tell me. Our embroidery shop will be unique, so we’ll need new ideas. Then we can constantly make new things even if people imitate us.”
Ding Wan kept nodding. “Yes, you’re right.”
The more Ding Wan listened to Su Binglan’s words, the more she felt it made sense. She seemed to have thought of something and said quietly, “Binglan, do you know what happened to your uncle?”
Su Binglan was stunned and asked, “It’s about Uncle Fengchen. What happened to him?”
‘Why didn’t I hear anything about it?’
Ding Wan shook her head. “I’m not talking about that. Didn’t your Uncle
Fengchen save a girl named Miao Zhizhi?”
Hearing this, Su Binglan suddenly understood what her aunt meant. “Aunt
Ding, are you talking about the matter between Uncle Fengchen and Miao Zhizhi?”
“Let’s keep it among our family,” Ding Wan said smilingly, “I went to visit your grandma two days ago. She said she’s preparing a wedding for your uncle and Zhizhi.
“Your grandma said that Zhizhi remembered her past. She no longer has a home and doesn’t want to return to her old place. She wants to stay here. Your uncle has also expressed his stance and asked your grandparents to agree to take in Zhizhi. He said he would take good care of her.
“However, your grandmother felt it’s inappropriate to keep Zhizhi at home like that without an identity. Your uncle said he’s marrying Zhizhi and that she’s also willing to marry him. They’re sincere about each other.
“Your grandparents were so happy that they were ready to work for the two. However, no one else knows about this yet except our family members. If I could embroider some festive items for the couple, we could get our embroidery shop known.”
Ding Wan never dared to talk so much when she was in poor health. Since she had recovered and felt healthy again, she spoke a lot more. She was passionate about embroidery and could talk a lot about it.
Su Binglan also smiled when she heard this. “It seems like Uncle Fengzhen heard what Zhizhi said that day. Grandpa and Grandma will be happy since Uncle Fengchen and Zhizhi have feelings for each other.
‘Zhizhi will soon be my aunt. Since she doesn’t have a family, our family will help her with everything..”