The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

The black card weighed on my heart like a huge rock, and the bright red handwriting seemed to mock my complacency. I squeezed the card tightly, and my fingertips turned white. Lawrence Lu noticed my uneasiness and gently held my hand, "What's wrong?"

I handed him the card, and his expression gradually grew serious. Silence spread in the air. We both knew that behind the joy of this victory, there were still unknown dangers hidden.

“Don’t worry, I’ll check this out.” Lawrence Lu put the card aside. “Now, let’s take a look at the other package first. Maybe it’s good news?”

Another package lay quietly on the table, its plain packaging revealing nothing special. I took a deep breath, suppressed my uneasiness, and reached out to open it.

The package contained no flowery words or exquisite gifts, only a manual that looked very old. The cover was made of yellowed parchment, without any written markings. It felt rough to the touch, yet carried a sense of history.

I opened the manual with suspicion, and a faint musty smell hit my nose. The text in the manual was unfamiliar to me; it looked like some kind of ancient symbol. There were also some hand-drawn pictures nearby. Although they were a little faded, I could still tell they depicted the production process of various garments.

"What is this?" I was confused and looked at Lawrence Lu for help.

Lu Yuxuan also picked up the manual and examined it carefully. "These symbols... I seem to have seen them somewhere..." He pondered for a moment. "I remember my grandfather once told me that this seems to be a lost ancient clothing-making technique!"

“A lost craft?” My curiosity piqued. “Then this manual…”

“Perhaps, we can find new inspiration from this.” Lu Yuxuan’s eyes flashed with excitement. “If we can apply this lost craft to our design, it will definitely cause a sensation!”

I was immediately inspired by his idea. Yes, instead of passively worrying about unknown threats, it is better to dispel the fog in front of us. Maybe this manual is our secret weapon for counterattack!

I immediately called my best friend, a fashion design major with a deep knowledge of all kinds of clothing history. When she heard the news, she excitedly rushed over, bringing a magnifying glass, a dictionary, and other tools, like an archaeologist.

Lawrence Lu also called the old butler over. The old butler was knowledgeable and might be able to recognize these ancient symbols. The four of us sat in the study and began to study this ancient manual.

My best friend carefully examined each symbol with a magnifying glass, trying to find clues from the glyphs. She also flipped through a thick dictionary, muttering to herself. The old housekeeper, wearing reading glasses, flipped through the manual page by page, his brow furrowed as he tried to recall something. Lu Yuxuan and I assisted them, passing tools and looking up information, happily busy.

The atmosphere in the study was quiet yet intense. We felt as if we were in a mysterious realm, exploring ancient secrets. Time ticked by, and the symbols on the manual remained incomprehensible. We were at our wit's end, but neither of us gave up.

"Got it!" My best friend suddenly exclaimed excitedly, pointing to one of the pages and saying, "I recognize this symbol. It represents a natural dye extracted from the flowers and rhizomes of plants."

"That's right!" the old housekeeper said excitedly. "I've seen the method for making this dye in ancient books. It's said to have bright, long-lasting colors and be harmless to the human body."

Lu Yuxuan and I exchanged pleasant glances. It seemed our research had finally made a breakthrough! We continued to follow this clue, gradually uncovering the mystery of this ancient manual.

It turns out the manual describes a clothing-making technique called "Tianyi." This technique prioritizes environmental protection and comfort, using natural materials and dyes without any chemical ingredients. Its meticulous craftsmanship maximizes breathability and comfort, resulting in a garment that feels light and comfortable, like a second skin.

We are deeply fascinated by the unique style and environmental protection concept of "Tianyi" craftsmanship. We seem to have seen the door to a new world, a world full of infinite possibilities.

"Heavenly Clothes"! Just hearing the name, I can almost see it on my body, that light and flowing beauty, blending into nature. Isn't this the design concept I've always pursued?

"We must incorporate the 'Tian Yi' technique into our designs!" I said firmly, my eyes gleaming with excitement. "This is not only a new style, but also a practice of environmental protection! I believe consumers will love this comfortable, natural, and personalized clothing!"

Lawrence Lu nodded in agreement, “You’re right! The ‘Tian Yi’ craftsmanship will definitely take our brand to the next level! I can’t wait to see the finished product!”

We immediately took action. I began designing new clothing styles, striving to incorporate the characteristics of "Tianyi" craftsmanship into modern clothing design, creating a new style that is both fashionable and comfortable. Lu Yuxuan began contacting raw material suppliers, looking for natural fabrics and dyes that meet the requirements of "Tianyi" craftsmanship.

However, finding the right materials is not easy. The "Tianyi" craft has extremely strict requirements for materials, which must be natural and pollution-free. However, the market is currently flooded with various chemical fibers and synthetic materials. Natural materials that meet the requirements are few and far between, and they are also expensive.

After much searching and contacting many people, Lu Yuxuan finally found a textile factory located in a remote mountainous area. They insisted on using traditional techniques, growing organic cotton, and extracting natural dyes, which fully met the requirements of the "Tianyi" technique.

Watching Lawrence Lu working tirelessly for our dream, I was deeply moved. I knew we weren't just creating a clothing brand; we were creating a new lifestyle, one that fostered a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

Just as they were about to make a big move, Lin Luoluo received an anonymous letter warning her not to try this process lightly, otherwise her life would be in danger, which cast a shadow on their plan.

Everything is ready, just waiting for the new product launch to amaze the world. I am revising the design draft with great anticipation, as if I can already foresee the "Tian Yi" series of clothing shining brightly on the catwalk.

However, a sudden email was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing all my enthusiasm.

It was an unsigned email with the title "Warning!" I opened it with trembling hands, and the contents instantly made me feel like I was falling into an icy cave:

"I know you're researching the 'Heavenly Clothes' craft. I advise you to stop now, or you'll suffer the consequences! The 'Heavenly Clothes' craft is taboo and will bring disaster! Don't think I don't know what you're doing. If you insist on doing it, don't blame me for being ruthless! Remember, this is not a joke!"

My eyes widened in horror, my heart pounding as if it was about to burst out of my throat. Every word in the email was like a dagger dipped in poison, piercing my heart fiercely.

Who is it? Who sent this email? How did they know about the "Heavenly Clothes" craft? Why are they trying to stop me? Is there really some unknown secret behind the "Heavenly Clothes" craft?

Fear and doubt wrapped around me like vines, making it almost impossible to breathe. I gripped my phone so tightly that my fingertips turned white from the excessive force.

Lawrence Lu rushed over after hearing the noise. Seeing that I was pale and holding a cell phone in my hand, he asked anxiously, “What’s wrong, Luo Luo? What happened?”

I handed him the phone and said in a trembling voice, "Look..."

After Lawrence Lu finished reading the email, his expression became serious. He comforted me, “Don’t worry, Luo Luo, I will find out about this matter and will not let anyone hurt you.”

Despite Lawrence Lu's promise, the uneasiness in my heart did not diminish at all, but instead intensified. This email was like a time bomb, and I didn't know when it would explode and blow us to pieces...

Will the "Heavenly Clothes" craft really bring disaster? Should we continue?