I trade in both worlds

Xu Xu noticed everyone's emotions and encouraged them with a smile: "I know this is a challenge for everyone, but please believe that as long as we work together, nothing is impossible."

After a pause, he continued, "We only use pink and red for children's backpacks. These two colors are lively and cute, and most suitable for children."

"Okay, next, let me introduce to you the tools needed to make bags." After Xu Xu finished speaking, he took out a sharp leather cutter from a basket beside him, as well as various needles and threads, buttons, zippers and other accessories, and placed them on the table one by one.

"First, we have to cut the sheepskin precisely according to the drawing, without any error in every inch. Then, we use glue to glue the edges and carefully sew them with fine thread to ensure that every joint is flat and firm." She spoke as she demonstrated, with skillful technique.

The embroiderers watched attentively. From time to time, someone asked questions, and Xu Xu patiently answered them one by one.

One of the older embroiderers, Aunt Zhang, asked worriedly, "Mrs. Xu, most of us have never been exposed to leather goods making. Will this work?"

Hearing this, Xu Xu smiled gently and said, "Aunt Zhang, have you forgotten what our embroiderers are best at? It's carefulness and patience."

"Whether it's embroidery or leather goods, the core is attention to detail. As long as we study hard and try hard, I believe we can make bags that are even more exquisite than the drawings."

Inspired by Xu Xu, the embroiderers became more confident and began to give it a try.

In the workshop, the sounds of cutting leather, the hissing of pulling thread, and the occasional whispers of the embroiderers were intertwined. Xu Xu shuttled between the embroiderers, sometimes giving instructions and sometimes encouraging them.

The first day of the twelfth lunar month has quietly arrived. After a period of busy work in the workshop, a batch of exquisite bags have been made.

Xu Xu took a Yuanbao rabbit and hung it on the shoulder bag with a safety buckle. The whole bag instantly gave people a soft and cute feeling. She nodded with satisfaction and felt full of accomplishment.

Manager Li counted out nine hundred bags, three hundred of each style and one hundred of each color. He also took out five hundred children's bags and ordered one thousand Yuanbao rabbits. After packing them, he sent them to the capital.

After the goods were shipped, Xu Xu no longer went to the workshop. The embroiderers had already mastered their craft, and she no longer needed to stay in the workshop to supervise.

She began to concentrate on designing wedding dresses for Xu Ziqi and Shao Yuanyuan.

Xu Xu picked up a pen and began to sketch on the paper. For the front and cuffs of the groom's suit, she decided to use deep navy blue satin as the base and then embroider auspicious cloud patterns on it.

As for the front of the wedding dress, she planned to string together round pearls to form a glittering pearl necklace, which not only highlights the bride's noble temperament, but also retains her gentleness and elegance.

The groom's suit has wide sleeves, and on the top she has carefully embroidered a golden dragon with gold thread. The dragon's body is hovering, majestic yet agile.

The lotus flowers below are woven with gold and silver threads, which are elegant and refined, symbolizing purity and nobility.

The wide sleeves of the wedding dress are also designed to be very vivid. Xu Xu chose the phoenix as the theme. The phoenix spreads its wings and is about to fly. The lotus is also embroidered below.

As for the hem of the wedding dress, Xu Xu decided to use a flowing water ripple pattern, outlining it with fine gold and silver threads to create a shimmering effect.

Finally, a Chinese knot pattern was embroidered on the chest. The knot was intricate yet tightly connected, symbolizing unity, happiness and perfection.

She hopes that this pattern will bring good luck and blessings to Xu Ziqi and Shao Yuanyuan's marriage.

After finishing the last stroke, Xu Xu put down her pen with satisfaction and carefully examined the design drawing that she had poured countless efforts into.

Carrying the design drawings, Xu Xu stepped into the door of Jinxiu Pavilion. As soon as he entered, he smelled the familiar scent of silk and spices.

Fengjie was busy checking a batch of newly arrived fabrics. When she saw Xu Xu, she immediately smiled: "Xu Xu, how come you have time to come here today? Do you have any new ideas?"

Xu Xu slowly unfolded the design in his hand and handed it to Sister Feng: "Sister Feng, I would like to ask you to make a wedding dress for me. The time is a bit tight. I wonder if you can finish it in three months?"

Fengjie took the drawing and was deeply attracted by the exquisite design at first glance.

"This wedding dress is so beautiful." She couldn't help but exclaim.

But then he frowned slightly, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes: "The dragon pattern on this groom's suit...Xuxu, who is this groom's suit for?"

Xu Xu's heart tightened, but she quickly calmed down and said softly: "Don't worry, Sister Feng, this groom's suit is for a sixth-rank official, but I can't reveal who it is yet."

She smiled deliberately in a relaxed manner, trying to hide her inner nervousness.

Although she had thought about this problem a long time ago, she almost exposed herself just now because of her guilty conscience. Fortunately, Sister Feng was busy looking at the drawings and did not notice her expression.

Fengjie's expression eased a little after hearing this, but she was still a little worried: "Officials can do it, but ordinary people can't just embroider dragons casually. There are rules."

"Sister Feng, I understand. I still have some sense of propriety." Xu Xu hastily assured.

It is still convenient in modern times, and you can embroider in any way you want without breaking any taboos.

Sister Feng nodded, looked at the drawings again, and sighed, "Three months is really too tight. Moreover, the dragon and phoenix patterns are very complicated to embroider, and it takes a lot of time and effort."

Xu Xu's eyes flashed with anxiety: "Sister Feng, I know this is difficult, but it is really important. Can you help me find a few more embroiderers to embroider together? I am willing to pay more."

Sister Feng hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "This is the only way. I will try my best to find a few more embroiderers, otherwise it will be too late. You go and choose the fabric first."

Xu Xu smiled gratefully, with a hint of relief and excitement in her smile: "Thank you, Sister Feng, I knew you were the best."

After that, she started to walk around the Jinxiu Pavilion, her eyes moving between the various colored fabrics, and finally stopped at a piece of red silk with a peony pattern. The color of this piece of cloth was bright yet calm, and the texture was delicate.

"Just choose this one." Xu Xu pointed at the cloth, with determination flashing in his eyes.

Sister Feng came over, touched the fabric, and praised it highly: "You have a good taste. This is new material that just arrived yesterday. However, this fabric is really suitable for making your wedding dress. It is both festive and solemn."

Then he continued, "What about the front? What kind of fabric is it made of?"

Xu Xu took out the dark blue silk with swastika pattern that he had liked and showed it to Sister Feng: "Use this one."

Sister Feng looked at the cloth carefully and nodded: "Okay, that's it. I'll arrange for an embroiderer to start work as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Sister Feng." Xu Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile on his face.

Since Sister Feng said so, then this wedding dress will definitely be completed as scheduled.