Lin Yu's life of traveling through time

Lin Yu was pleased to see his wife chatting happily with netizens. After the live broadcast ended, Lin Yu and his wife sat in the yard, enjoying the quiet of the night.

"Old man, I'm so happy today. I didn't expect to be able to communicate with so many young people." Gu Xinyu said with a smile.

"Yes, as long as you are happy." Lin Yu held his wife's hand.

The next week was all live broadcasts of embroidery content, but the host became Lin Yu’s wife Gu Xinyu.

Perhaps because they were all beginners, Gu Xinyu was able to resonate more with netizens. She patiently answered everyone's questions and shared her own experiences and interesting stories in learning embroidery.

I have to say that Gu Xinyu is really a talented embroidery talent. She has already learned most of Professor Lin Yu's needlework techniques in private, and now she can teach netizens easily.

Lin Yu thought she just liked embroidery, but for the sake of his eyes, he didn't let Gu Xinyu embroider all the time. Instead, he taught her how to make Hanfu.

This is even more out of control. Almost every time she broadcasts live, she will enthusiastically show her work to everyone. Lin Yu is relaxed and at ease.

"Auntie Gu, can you make custom-made ancient Chinese clothing? I want something I can wear everyday."

"Auntie Gu, do you have any men's clothing? Let the old man be our model."

"Are there any children here? Around seven or eight years old, both boys and girls..."

Seeing these comments, Gu Xinyu smiled and responded, "It can be custom-made, but I need to practice more. We also have men's clothing. As for letting the old man be a model, I need to ask him if he's willing."

Lin Yu heard this and rolled his eyes: "I don't want to be one, don't try to hit on me."

Gu Xinyu gave him a reproachful look and said, "Old man, can't you support me?"

The live broadcast room was suddenly filled with cheerful laughter.

Lin Yu reluctantly stood up and walked to the table to take out a pen and paper.

"Aunt Gu, what is the old man doing?"

Gu Xinyu pursed her lips and smiled as she walked over. "Come and see if there are any of the old man's designs that you like!"

Although Lin Yu rolled his eyes, the smile on his face betrayed his inner joy. He sat at the table, his pen dancing across the paper. Soon, a series of exquisite Hanfu designs appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Wow, the old man is really good at hiding his true abilities!"

“These designs are so beautiful, I want every one of them!”

"Auntie Gu, doesn't the old man do a live broadcast to teach design? His craftsmanship is amazing!"

"It's hard to believe that the old man has such skills and is also a famous Chinese medicine practitioner."

Lin Yu and Gu Xinyu showed the designs to the netizens one by one. "I will make the finished products within the next two weeks and show them to everyone then. If the finished products are to your liking, you can pre-order them if you want them. However, we are old and have limited energy, so the production will be a bit slow, so we will limit the quantity."

"Of course, if you are planning to learn how to make Hanfu, I will also explain it to you and record it as a video for your reference."

"Grandpa, can you and Aunt Gu teach me how to make ancient rouge and powder, the natural kind?"

"Also, can you make hairpin accessories?"

"Old man, can you arrange for that hidden weapon we saw on TV?"

……

Lin Yu and Gu Xinyu laughed as they watched the comments becoming more and more off-topic.

Lin Yu laughed and said, "Oh, let this old man like me study it. But what are you thinking? Why do you want hidden weapons?"

"Old man, you don't know how powerful the hidden weapons on TV are made from the mechanisms hidden in hairpins or bracelets..."

Lin Yu and Gu Xinyu couldn't help but smile at each other in the face of these imaginative comments. Lin Yu chuckled a few times and interacted with netizens in front of the camera.

"Okay, okay, you kids always have all kinds of ideas." Lin Yu said with a smile, holding a few design drawings in his hand and showing their new designs.

"We can study the issue of ancient rouge, powder, and hairpin accessories. As for the hidden weapons, that's a technical matter, we have to figure it out slowly. Don't dare to use them to hurt people! Otherwise, I won't admit that there is a problem. I, an old man, have never done it."

There was a lot of joy in the live broadcast room. They didn't expect Lin Yu to just cheat and shirk responsibility. It hasn't even been done yet, but they were somewhat looking forward to it.

Gu Xinyu was also amused. "Our fans are really getting better and better at playing. Have you watched too many costume dramas?" She turned to Lin Yu and said, "Old man, I think their ideas are quite interesting. Maybe we can give it a try."

"Yes, yes, old man, you should open an online store."

"Grandpa, I can design an online store for you. No money required, just give me a set of Hanfu."

"What are you dreaming of? Handmade Hanfu is much more valuable than your online design store. You're really calculating!"

"Grandpa, I'll help you design. You can just hire me as a customer service representative. I can also be a model..."

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Seeing the barrage, Gu Xinyu's heart was moved. She looked at Lin Yu and said, "How about we open one?"

Lin Yu knew what she meant. She felt she had opened an online store because she felt she could finally have a career of her own. She felt she was no longer a burden to her family and was a useful person, no longer worried about being ignored and pushed around by her children. Lin Yu had helped her discover her hobbies and interests, and had also perfectly ignited her talents.

Seeing Gu Xinyu's expectant look, Lin Yu nodded and agreed. "Okay. Then let's open one. I wish our Ms. Gu's embroidery and Hanfu will sell well!"

As Lin Yu nodded in agreement, the atmosphere in the live broadcast room reached a climax again.

Gu Xinyu was as happy as a child, nodding repeatedly: "Yeah, it will definitely be a big hit!"

"Aunt Gu, I'm already looking forward to wearing the Hanfu you made!"

"Grandpa, Aunt Gu, I wish you a prosperous business!"

"I want to make a reservation too, don't forget me!"

Netizens in the live broadcast room left messages one after another, expressing their anticipation and support for Lin Yu and Gu Xinyu’s upcoming online store.

"Thank you everyone, we will definitely work hard!" Gu Xinyu bowed to the camera with tears in her eyes. "I used to worry that I would be useless when I got old, but now with your support, I feel I can still do a lot."

The old lady has always had a thorn in her heart, always thinking that she is old and useless, which is why her children treat her like that. Perhaps she also feels that she is unreliable, and now that she has her own career, she has gained some confidence and courage.

Lin Yu took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears without saying anything to comfort her.

In the following days, Lin Yu and Gu Xinyu began to get busy. They not only had to prepare the content for the live broadcast, but also had to plan the opening of an online store.

"Old man, I think our online store should have a special name." Gu Xinyu said while embroidering flowers.

"Well, it needs a good name." Lin Yu thought, "What we make is traditional culture, so the name should also have a traditional flavor."

"How about calling it 'Ancient Charm and Modern Style'?" Gu Xinyu suggested.

"'Ancient Rhythm, Modern Style', what a great name!" Lin Yu applauded. "The combination of tradition and modernity is both charming and fashionable."

"I think it's a good name, old man. The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. How about we use this theme for the first themed product when we open our online store?"

Speaking of Mid-Autumn Festival, Gu Xinyu pursed her lips and continued: "I don't know if the children will come back this Mid-Autumn Festival."

Lin Yu paused his tea sip and sighed, "It doesn't matter whether he comes back or not. Nowadays, every holiday is a shift. I looked at the calendar and the moon is full on the 16th. If the child comes back from out of town, we won't be reunited yet, but he has to leave so late at night. What kind of reunion festival is this? He might as well not come back. He's rushing around like he's going to war."

Gu Xinyu was stunned for a moment and murmured, "Is that so? This arrangement is too unreasonable."

"Okay, let's not talk about this. Can't we celebrate the holiday together? Aren't you afraid that you'll be too busy on the opening day to celebrate the holiday?"

When talking about the opening of the online store, Gu Xinyu immediately forgot about the troubles and the child, and pulled Lin Yu to ask someone to design new styles and patterns, as she had to rush the work.

"Old man, let's open the store before the Mid-Autumn Festival, so that people who receive the goods can also enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Okay, but it'll be a bit rushed. Can you handle it?"

"Oh! Why are you so nagging? I'm fine. Let's make a complete set, including accessories. Please help me with this, old man."

Lin Yu took a deep breath and said, "Okay, leave it to me." This promise didn't matter. Old Lady Gu Xinyu's thoughts came one after another like a water valve turned on. Lin Yu nodded in agreement.

"Old man, I have an idea. We can not only sell Hanfu and embroidery in our online store, but also some Mid-Autumn Festival-themed decorations, such as lanterns and decorative window paper-cuts." Gu Xinyu's eyes sparkled, and she was obviously looking forward to the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

Lin Yu nodded in agreement. "That's a good idea. This way, our online store can launch corresponding themed products during traditional festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival. It can also be regarded as a way to respond to traditional culture."

"Yes, yes, that's it!" Gu Xinyu clapped her hands excitedly, then took out her notebook and began to think. "I think we can make some special lanterns, using lightweight materials. The styles should be novel but not lose their traditional characteristics. As for paper-cutting, we can also add some modern elements, like patterns of the starry sky and the moon, which will perfectly suit the atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Lin Yu pondered for a moment and said, "This is too much work for the two of us. I'll ask Chunlin to find some skilled people. I remember there are some craftsmen who can weave rattan and bamboo, as well as some elderly people who can cut paper. When the time comes, ask them to help. We can come up with some new drawings. If this works, we'll pay them. It's a win-win situation."

When Gu Xinyu heard Lin Yu's words, the light in her eyes became brighter. She knew that Lin Yu would always support her, not only in words, but also in actions.

"Okay, old man, then I will design with confidence." Gu Xinyu said with a smile, and then buried her head in her notebook. The tip of the pen danced quickly on the paper, and patterns gradually took shape.

Lin Yu looked at his wife's focused figure, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He stood up, walked to the yard, and called Chunlin.

"Chunlin, it's me, your Uncle Lin..."

"Uncle Lin, what's the matter?" Chunlin asked respectfully on the other end of the phone.

"Look, your Aunt Lin and I are planning to open an online store before the Mid-Autumn Festival to sell some Hanfu and Mid-Autumn Festival decorations. I'd like to find a few craftsmen from our village to help with this. Can you help me get in touch with them? I'll pay them a salary. If this thing succeeds, it will provide an income for the elderly in the village, and you can also relax a little. If young people like it, our craft can be passed down through generations."

Chunlin smiled on the other end of the phone. "That's great news, Uncle Lin. I'll help you get in touch right away. There are many craftsmen in our village who can definitely help you. Your suggestion is a great help to me."

"Thank you for your help, Chunlin." Lin Yu said gratefully.

"You're welcome. We are all family. This little thing is nothing." Chunlin agreed readily.