Chapter 88: Your Mouth is in Trouble

Chapter 88

Rong Dai also needed to prepare many things for her embroidery. The pieces she had done before were just small objects, so she didn't need that much.

She had to buy all the different embroidery frames, stools, stands, embroidery threads and needles.

Since the modern times had not lost these ancient items and they still held unique value, she could not let her skills be lost either.

Plus, she had made some plans for her own future. She could not rely on Huo Shao Ting.

In a year, the two of them would have to part ways. She needed to re-learn how to survive in this modern world and compete with those young girls in the workplace. She wouldn't be able to beat them.

However, she had her own skills. If done well, these skills could not only bring her income but also allow her to put her learning to use.

In her past life, she and those young ladies from prestigious families had worked hard to learn these things in order to stand out from the crowd.

But once they became the master's wife or concubine, naturally these skills were no longer needed to make a living. Their days were spent competing over that courtyard and palace walls. The skills that they had spent nearly ten years learning were rendered useless.

Since she could make use of them here, why wouldn't she?

"I don't know where in Shenjing would have all these things ready for you. They're practically antiques now and some have been phased out." Fôll0w current novÊls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m)

Rong Dai took out her phone which already had a list of everything she needed to buy.

Seeing the list, Huo Mei Shu also looked forward to Rong Dai's embroidery skills.

"These things can be bought but you'll need a room cleared out for them. But that's no big deal, there are empty rooms in the house that I can have Auntie Wang tidy up."

She readily agreed and then instructed Auntie Wang to find people to clean up the empty room upstairs.

"Let me go take a look."

Hearing this, Rong Dai felt relieved.

"Then I'll ask some friends where we can buy you these things. These are practically ancient artifacts! I don't know where some can still be found."

Huo Mei Shu waved her hand while sitting on the couch, messaging people on her phone.

The architecture in this area was antiquated. From far away, numerous embroidered works could already be seen. But Rong Dai was discerning and none could catch her eye.

On the other hand, Huo Mei Shu thought each piece was great. Rong Dai was slightly exasperated but also amused. She started lecturing her sister-in-law.

"Sister-in-law, look at this one, isn't it double-sided Suzhou embroidery?"

Huo Mei Shu suddenly stopped in front of a decently sized shop with elegant décor. Her gaze landed on an embroidered piece in the display window as she pulled Rong Dai to ask.

Rong Dai also stopped to take a look. She nodded, "It's embroidered with two colors but the technique is lacking. The concealed stitches are imperfect and there are many flaws.

She blurted out her critique out of habit but ended up offending people.

The two of them didn't expect the female owner to be chatting with someone next door and overhear every word Rong Dai said.

"Such arrogance! If outsiders didn't know better, they'd think you two young girls were experts!"

The owner was wide and stocky, speaking in a coarse loud voice. If she yelled a little louder, she could train up a Lion's Roar skill like the monks at Shaolin Temple.

Rong Dai was startled for a moment. Her gaze suddenly turned sharp as she gently pulled Huo Mei Shu behind her to protect her.

Huo Mei Shu was surprised and felt a strange warmth in her heart seeing Rong Dai's straight back...

"Arrogant? I didn't mean to insult your goods. But since you dare display them, you should be prepared for critique. If you displayed a superior work, experts would know at a glance.

But this two-colored embroidery clearly underwent secondary processing by different embroiderers. The first embroiderer had skilled techniques and concealed the stitches flawlessly which is difficult with two-colored embroidery. See for yourself, some threads are poking out below? Isn't that obviously shoddy work?"

Rong Dai had an innate aura and spoke sharply and accurately. The owner instantly deflated.

"What nonsense are you spewing?! There are no threads sticking out! If you dare spout rubbish again, I'll rip your mouth!"

The owner was stunned for a few seconds. Noticing many customers and the shop owner watching, she immediately put on a fierce expression and angrily berated Rong Dai.

"Say one more word, I dare you! Who's mouth are you ripping?! Can't take critique for subpar goods? Should I call the police to come over and watch you rip a mouth?!"

Hearing this, Huo Mei Shu immediately flared up! She rushed in front of Rong Dai, hands on her hips to retaliate against the owner!