The Legend of the Farm Girl

On the 16th day of the first lunar month, Yunfang started her work for the new year. After arriving at Linglong Embroidery Workshop, she found that the entire workshop was very lively.

It turns out that Linglong Embroidery Workshop has always had a tradition of distributing New Year's bonuses and some cloth on the 16th day of work.

Yunfang received two taels of silver and two pieces of cloth, which was a completely unexpected surprise. Yunfang was full of energy after receiving these things. Yunfang thought that this was also a way for the boss to encourage the embroiderer! Linglong Embroidery Workshop can do such a big business, there are really many things worth learning.

Yunfang wants to earn enough money to return to her mother as soon as possible, and also wants to have enough money to support the operation of the clothing store. Now, in addition to a few sets of ready-made clothes, Yunfang has not yet made a plaque or built a fitting room, all of which require money.

Yunfang thought that even if she didn't pay her mother back first, she would need at least fifteen taels of silver to open the clothing store.

She needed to concentrate on embroidering two quilt covers, and only then would she be paid fifteen taels of silver at the end of the month.

With a plan in mind, Yunfang went to her embroidery room and began to concentrate on embroidering the quilt cover.

At noon, she would just chat with Tian Tian for a few minutes and then go back to her embroidery room to continue working.

After returning home in the evening, Yunfang brought home two taels of silver and cloth, and said to her mother: "Mom, use this two taels of silver to buy some cloth tomorrow. Now we should make as many clothes as possible so that customers can have room to choose."

Yunfang's mother took the cloth and silver and said to Yunfang, "Don't worry, your aunt Wang and I will do our best. I estimate that with the cloth you bring back and the cloth we buy tomorrow, we can make ninety sets of clothes in ten styles by the end of the month."

Yunfang nodded: "It's about what I expected, mother. After making these ninety sets of clothes, it will be enough. The cost of cloth for a piece of clothing is about 150 coins. With the labor and store expenses, I plan to sell a piece of clothing for 300 coins. What do you think?"

Yun Fangniang thought about it and realized that these could be sold for twenty-seven taels for three hundred wen. She couldn't calculate the exact cost, but she should make a profit of twenty-seven taels.

"Fang'er, I'll do whatever you say. After we finish making the clothes, what else do your Aunt Wang and I need to do?"

"Mom, I will get my wages for this month back by then, so I have to renovate the shop. I remember that Uncle Wang also knows some carpentry skills, so I will need you to make something according to my plan, and I will also have to order a plaque."

"Okay, then I will concentrate on making clothes these few days, and I will make sure that I can finish 90 sets of clothes before you get paid at the end of the month."

Yunfang would start embroidering quilt covers non-stop when she went to work every day, and discuss with her mother how to make clothes better when she got home. She would not miss even a quarter of an hour of systematic study time at night. Her days were busier than ever.

Finally, before the end of the month, Yunfang handed in two high-quality quilt covers and received 18 taels of silver as wages. Yunfang did not give half of the money to her mother. Her mother also knew that Yunfang was in urgent need of money, so she would not ask Yunfang for it.

The next day it was Yunfang's time to rest again, so when she got home from work Yunfang and her mother carefully planned what they were going to do.

First, they have to come up with a name for the shop today, and make a plaque tomorrow. Then they have to go to the shop and Yunfang will tell them about her planned shop decoration. There are still many things that Yunfang has to do tomorrow.

Early the next morning, Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang and Yunfang and her daughter went to the shop in the market together. This was the first time that Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang came here. They knew that they would move here to live in the future, and they were very happy. On the way to the shop, their faces were full of smiles.

Arriving at the shop, Yunfang took out the key to the shop and opened the door. There was not much dust inside the door and signs of cleaning were visible. Yunfang guessed that it was Shi Li's family who did it.

Yunfang knocked on the door leading to the backyard, and soon someone came to open it.

The person who came forward to open the door was Shi Li: "Ah, you are here. I was wondering why no one came to renovate your shop for such a long time. If you hadn't paid me twenty taels of rent, I would have thought you didn't want to rent it anymore!"

Aunt Wang knew that Yunfang's family was rich, but she didn't expect that Yunfang had already paid twenty taels of rent for the shop. Adding the money for the cloth, how much money did her family spend? The couple was so shocked that they couldn't speak.

Yunfang didn't see the couple's expressions. She smiled and said to Shi Li, "Uncle Shi, I have to make other preparations to open my shop. So I came to decorate the shop today. How is your new house going?"

Shi Li was very happy when he heard Yunfang mention the new house. He had been looking at that house for a long time and was satisfied with every aspect of it. Now he finally bought it.

He smiled and said to Yunfang, "I bought the house. My parents and children have already moved in. I can move in after two days of cleaning up here. It just so happens that you are here. I will give you the key to the backyard in three days. Is that okay with you?"

"Okay, Uncle Shi, just give the key to my mother in three days. My mother and her family will be here in the next few days to start renovating the shop. You can give it to her anytime."

"Okay, then you guys go ahead and do your work. I have to hurry and clean up."

"Okay, Uncle Shi, go ahead and do your thing."

After seeing Uncle Shi close the door, Yunfang took out the design drawings she had drawn in the past, and explained the contents of the drawings to everyone bit by bit, specifically what should be placed in which position and where to make the wooden frame.

With Yunfang's explanation bit by bit, everyone understood her drawings. Uncle Wang had done carpentry work before, but had never used drawings. With the drawings, he could do the work in an orderly manner and completely meet the owner's ideas.

Uncle Wang couldn't help but sigh that Yunfang was really smart. After living in the Yun family recently, he also realized that the Yun family had such a big change all because of Yunfang.

The morning passed quickly, and several people had already planned what was needed and which work needed to be done first.

At noon, Yunfang's mother went home to cook. After the children had eaten, she brought the meal to Yunfang and Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang to the shop.

After finishing their meal, they split up into two groups. Yunfang gave Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang five taels of silver and asked Uncle Wang to take Aunt Wang to buy the materials needed for the decoration, while Yunfang and her mother went to order the plaque.

Yunfang and her mother have inquired these days and learned that the plaque needs to be ordered in the east of the city, and it can be delivered to the shop after it is made.

Yunfang and her mother went to the east of the city without stopping. There were many shops making plaques. Yunfang asked a few and found that the prices were all about the same. The plaques of the size that Yunfang wanted were all five taels of silver. It took about four days.

Yunfang looked at the words engraved on the plaques of several shops and found one that was the most authentic. She chose this one.

When the shopkeeper asked Yunfang to leave a sample signature, Yunfang took out a piece of paper that had been prepared, on which were written four words: "Yun's Garments".

Yunfang and her mother thought about the name of the store for a long time, but decided to use the most common and understandable name. The customers they wanted to attract did not need an elegant name. If the name was too elegant, it would scare some people away.

The shopkeeper saw the note Yunfang took out and praised: "This calligraphy is well written, with a sharp brushstroke, a righteous heart and a straight brushstroke, and it flows like clouds and running water. Don't worry, I will definitely be able to restore it."

Yunfang reminded him again: "Please hurry up, shopkeeper!"

The shopkeeper nodded and said, "We'll do it as soon as possible!"

Yunfang paid a deposit of two taels of silver and left with her mother. After leaving, Yunfang took out three taels of silver and gave it to her mother.

"Mom, I'll give you the rest of the money for the plaque first. I must have been working at Linglong Embroidery Workshop when the shopkeeper delivered the plaque. You give the money to her. I'll give it to you if you need any money in the future. Don't spend it."

Yun Fang Niang nodded and said, "Okay, I won't go out!"

He also gave Yunfang a cold look.

Yunfang smiled helplessly.

When Yunfang returned to the shop, Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang had bought all the wood and nails she needed. Yunfang also saw some tools such as axes, rulers, saws, etc. There was also a strange boy standing next to them.

Uncle Wang saw Yunfang coming back and said to her a little embarrassedly: "Fang'er, these things cost eight taels of silver, but they are only useful, so I bought them all back. There is a young man over there who came with me to get the money."

Seeing Uncle Wang's embarrassed face, Yun Fang quickly said, "Uncle Wang, I didn't think it through. We really need these tools, and five taels of silver is definitely not enough. Come with me and give the money to that young man."

The two walked towards the young man together. Yunfang took out three taels of silver, gave it to the young man, and said with a smile: "Please wait here."

The young man also quickly said, "It's okay, it's okay. I wish the boss a prosperous business. If you need anything in the future, just let me know and our shop can deliver it."

Yunfang thought that she also had to train her mother and Aunt Wang on how to receive guests. At least they should be able to say a few nice words at any time like this young man.

After sending the boy away, the whole house was filled with these decoration materials. Yunfang wanted to let the three people who were out for a day go home and rest, but the three adults disagreed and took action immediately. They started the most basic operation according to Yunfang's drawings.

They worked until sunset, when they began to worry about their children at home. It was getting dark, and they could not continue working, so they quickened their pace and returned home.

When I got home, I found that the meal was already ready. The meal was made by the twelve-year-old Dafu. Unexpectedly, the meal made by Dafu tasted really good. In the future, Dafu may be responsible for the children's meals.

The next day, Yunfang went to work. Yunfang's mother and Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang went to the shop to continue the decoration. Based on the progress of the first day, it might take another five days to complete the decoration. During this period, they also needed to install the plaque and transport ninety sets of clothes to the shop.

Yunfang felt that it would take at least ten days to finish all this and clean up and be fully prepared. Yunfang also wanted to train her mother and Aunt Wang, so that would take a few more days.

After some calculations, Yunfang decided to wait until her next day off, which would be February 16th, to officially open the store.

She discussed this idea with her mother, who also expressed her support.

Yunfang still owes her mother a large sum of money. She knows her mother won't urge her, but Yunfeng will be going to school soon and the rent will have to be paid, all of which require a large sum of money. She wants to try to earn more money this month for her mother.

Yunfang was a hard-working mother who was busy every day. On the ninth day of the second lunar month, Yunfang found that her mother brought her a bowl of noodles with eggs on it early in the morning. Yunfang was a little dazed until she heard her mother say, "Happy birthday, Yunfang."

Yunfang just realized that today was her birthday. Since her father passed away, Yunfang hasn't celebrated her birthday for three years.

Seeing Yunfang in a daze, Yunfang's mother also said with red eyes: "Thank you for your hard work, Fang'er. Your father has been gone for three years. I will celebrate your birthday for you in the future. Your aunt Wang and I will clean up the shop this morning and will not go over in the afternoon. I will make you some of your favorite food and we will celebrate it properly."

"Mom, it's not just me who's working hard, it's you too. Without your support, there's no way I would have grown to where I am now."

The mother and daughter had a heart-to-heart talk with each other.

When Yunfang got off work in the evening, she found that everyone in the Yun family came to pick her up. Yunying and Yunfeng were the first to give their blessings.

When they returned home, the meal was already prepared. They reminisced about the past and imagined the future, and had a very enjoyable meal.

After eating and drinking, Aunt Wang said to Yunfang, "I have discussed with your mother and we will hire a car to move all the clothes over tomorrow. The shop is almost ready, and we will move in tomorrow."

Hearing her say this, Yunfang nodded and said solemnly: "Aunt Wang, this shop will be opened soon. Let me discuss your wages with you. In the early stage, there are only you and my mother in the shop, and we don't know if the business can be successful. How about I give you one tael of silver a month?"

"Fang'er, you don't have to pay me. I've lived and eaten in your house for so long, and I learned the craft from your mother. You also let me live in the yard over there, so it's only natural that I work for you. How can I ask for your wages?"

Yunfang looked serious and said to Aunt Wang, "Even brothers have to settle accounts clearly, otherwise the relationship will become sour over time. Aunt Wang, just listen to me!"

Yun Fang's mother also followed suit, and Aunt Wang had no choice but to agree.

After happily celebrating her birthday, Yunfang started her busy life again. Finally, she received a salary of 19 taels of silver at Rest Mountain. She gave all the money to her mother. As she was saying, her mother took all the money. It was time for Yunfang's first shop to open.

On February 16th, the weather was clear and cloudless. Yunfang bought a string of firecrackers and hung them at the entrance of the shop. She lit them to tell everyone that a new shop had opened.

Many people came to the door to join in the fun and see what the shop was doing.

Everyone saw the plaque that read "Yun's Ready-made Clothing" and was a little confused about what ready-made clothing was, but they thought it must be a place that sells clothes.

Among the people who came to join in the fun, some walked into Yunfang's shop. The shop now sells women's clothes. There must be a few customers who love beauty. When they saw these novel clothes, they immediately asked about the price.

After being trained by Yunfang, Yunfang's mother handled the inquiring customers with ease. She sold ten sets of clothes on the first day and earned a total of three taels of silver.

This made everyone excited. They believed that the clothes sold would create publicity and business would be good in the future.