Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

The eldest and second sisters-in-law skillfully brought the steaming dishes to the table, and the whole house was filled with the aroma of food.

Father Ji happily held the wine his daughter had just bought for him and excitedly wanted to pour a glass for Song Jinbai.

Ji Nuan quickly stepped forward to stop him. "Dad, Song Jinbai has to go back to the city soon. Riding a horse drunk at night is so dangerous!" Ji Nuan still remembered how badly injured Song Jinbai was when she first met him. She felt unsafe around him and could be assassinated at any time by his enemies.

Father Ji paused slightly for a moment, then nodded as if suddenly realizing something: "Yes, yes, yes, I was negligent. Mr. Song, please don't be offended. I tend to forget everything when I'm happy."

Song Jinbai also quickly expressed his understanding: "Uncle, you are too kind. I should thank you for your hospitality. Miss Ji is right. I have to go back later, so it's not appropriate to drink today."

Song Jinbai felt very happy at the moment. Miss Ji cared so much about his safety, so he naturally had to be obedient and not let her worry.

So, he changed the subject and continued, "I still have a few jars of fine wine from my collection. I'll personally deliver them to your uncle in a couple of days, and we can have a few drinks together."

Father Ji showed a satisfied smile on his face. He patted Song Jinbai on the shoulder and said cheerfully, "Thank you, Mr. Song. By the way, my family is moving the day after tomorrow. If you are free, Mr. Song, please come and have a drink or two to liven things up."

Song Jinbai quickly responded with a cupped hand, "Then congratulations to uncle on your relocation. I will be there on time the day after tomorrow."

At this time, Ji's mother gently reminded him, "Okay, his father, stop talking to him and let the child eat first. It's so late. If you delay any longer, Young Master Song won't have to go home."

Father Ji then realized that it was getting late, and quickly nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, yes, look at my memory. Mr. Song, come and eat." As he spoke, he used the chopsticks he had never used to eat with to pick up a large piece of meat for Song Jinbai.

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The eldest sister-in-law's pastry business had already taken off, bringing in another source of income for the family. The second sister-in-law was not willing to lag behind, working day and night, and finally finished two sets of sample clothes before Ji Nuan left for a long trip.

Early in the morning, the second sister-in-law eagerly asked Ji Nuan to go to the garment shop with her, hoping that she could also earn some money with her skills.

When they stepped into an exquisitely decorated clothing store, the clerk initially invited them in with a smile, but when he heard that they were there to buy samples, his expression instantly became cold and contemptuous.

"With your poor looks, what can you possibly do?" The shop assistant's words were filled with disdain and arrogance. He mercilessly drove Ji Nuan and her second sister-in-law away, "Go away, stop wasting your time here. Do you think we'll accept just two pieces of clothing from anyone? We have over a dozen embroiderers here, all of them top-notch craftsmen!"

Although Ji Nuan felt unhappy, she did not lose her mind.

She gently pulled her second sister-in-law, who was about to have a fit, and signaled her to stay calm.

With such a snobbish and outwardly handsome guy, this store won't be very good. It would be a waste of my second sister-in-law's hard work.

"We won't argue with him. This kind of store isn't suitable for long-term cooperation. Let's look elsewhere."

When the second sister-in-law heard this, her anger instantly dissipated. She took a deep breath and nodded, "You're right, let's go! If this one doesn't work, there's always another one. There are plenty of ready-made clothing shops."

Ji Nuan smiled slightly and continued to comfort her, "I'm glad you think this way. Second sister-in-law, you have to believe in your craftsmanship. There are many people who know the goods, and they won't look down on our work just because of what we wear."

The second sister-in-law rekindled her confidence and walked side by side with Ji Nuan into another garment shop opposite.

The shop was clean and tidy. When the shopkeeper saw them, he quickly came over politely with a friendly smile on his face.

"Welcome, ladies. Is there anything I can help you with?" The shopkeeper's voice was gentle and warm, which made people feel good when they heard it.

The second sister-in-law smiled and explained the purpose of her visit: "Boss, I made two new styles of clothes myself and wanted to bring them to you to try and see if they can get everyone's approval." As she spoke, she carefully took out a set of samples from the package and slowly unfolded them under the watchful eyes of the boss.

It was a dress of novel style and fine workmanship, with fine stitching and vivid patterns. It was obvious at a glance that a lot of effort had been put into its creation.

The shopkeeper looked at the sample garment carefully, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

"Well, this dress is really well made! The style is novel, the fabric is comfortable, and the needlework is very detailed." The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly, fully affirming the second sister-in-law's craftsmanship. "Excuse me, young lady, how much do you plan to sell this dress for?"

The second sister-in-law smiled and said, "Boss, I don't sell clothes, I sell styles."

After hearing this, the shopkeeper looked at the second sister-in-law carefully, with a little more interest in his eyes.

"I see! How about this? I'll keep this sample garment for the embroiderers and customers in the store to see. If the response is good, we can discuss the next steps."

They sell styles that are not available on the market. By leaving the clothes here, aren't they just telling others how to make them?

The second sister-in-law looked at Ji Nuan, not knowing what to decide.

Ji Nuan knew that if she wanted others to see her value, she had to speak with her strength.

She winked at her second sister-in-law, turned to the shopkeeper and said: "Shopkeeper, we sell not only styles, but also quality and details."

Ji Nuan paused, then continued, "We brought out two sets of sample clothes today. Why don't you take a look at the other set? If you like it, you can buy it directly and put it in the store to see the customer's reaction."

"We will make more than just these two styles. If you like any of them, we can discuss the details of the cooperation. What do you think?"

Ji Nuan meant to let the shopkeeper buy the two sets of clothes he brought and put them in the store as samples to see the response. If he thought they were good, they could discuss the details of the sample cooperation later.

After hearing Ji Nuan's words, the second sister-in-law's doubts immediately disappeared.

The shopkeeper could tell that Ji Nuan wasn't some peasant girl who was easily fooled. He smiled and nodded, "Miss Ji, what you said makes sense. Let's do as you say. Let me take a look at the other dress first. If it's just as good, we can discuss the purchase directly."

So, Ersao and Ji Nuan showed another set of sample clothes again. After careful appreciation, the shopkeeper also gave high praise and decided to buy these two sets of clothes as trial products.