The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

The anonymous letter was like a huge shadow hanging over my mind, lingering in my mind. I repeatedly thought about the contents of the email, trying to find clues, but I found nothing except a growing fear.

"Lolo, don't be afraid, I'll take care of everything." Lawrence Lu gently held me in his arms. His embrace was as warm and reassuring as ever, like the sunshine in winter, dispelling some of the haze in my heart.

"Yuxuan, do we really want to continue? This email..." My voice trembled slightly, and the uneasiness in my heart was infinitely magnified.

"Of course we have to continue," Lawrence Lu said firmly. "We've already poured so much effort into this project. How can we give up so easily? Besides, the 'Heavenly Clothes' craft is our shared dream. I believe this email is just someone trying to hinder our progress. We can't let them succeed."

His eyes were filled with strength, like a flash of lightning, instantly illuminating my heart. Yes, how could we give up just because of an unidentified email? The "Tianyi" craft carries so many of our dreams and hopes; we must never give up so easily!

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my uneasy emotions, raised my head, and looked at Lawrence Lu with a firm gaze, "You are right, we can't be scared by this email, we must continue to study the 'Tianyi' technology!"

“This is the Lin Luoluo I know,” Lawrence Lu said with a relieved smile on his face, “Don’t worry, I will find out the source of this email and will not let anyone threaten us.”

To understand the secrets behind the "Tian Yi" craftsmanship, we began visiting senior experts in the fashion industry. Our efforts paid off, and through the introduction of a highly respected fashion historian, we met a fashion leader, Ms. Susanna.

Ms. Susanna is elderly, but she is energetic, with a pair of wise eyes that seem to see through everything. When we described the magical "Tianyi" craft to her, she was surprised and asked, "Where did you learn about this craft?"

We described the production process and miraculous effects of the "Heavenly Clothes" craft in detail, admitting that we had learned it from an ancient book. After listening to us, Ms. Susanna fell into deep thought, and after a long while, she slowly said, "If my memory serves me correctly, this craft seems to have been a secret passed down by an ancient European family hundreds of years ago. It was lost with the family's decline, and unexpectedly, it made its way to the East."

"An ancient family secret?" I asked in surprise. "Do you know the name of this family?"

Ms. Susanna shook her head. "It was so long ago, I can't remember clearly. I only remember that this family was world-renowned for their exquisite textile craftsmanship. The clothes they made were not only gorgeous, but also warm in winter and cool in summer, invulnerable to swords and guns, and even said to change color according to the environment. It was simply a masterpiece of ingenuity and supernatural craftsmanship."

Ms. Susanna’s words have added to the mystery of the “Tianyi” craft, and have also made me more determined to pass it on.

Ms. Susanna's words were like an ancient key, unlocking the door to the secrets of the "Tianyi" craft and further solidifying my resolve to uncover its mysteries. After Lu Yuxuan reported the anonymous email incident, the police also joined the investigation. Experienced Officer Wang was assigned to our case. He carefully inquired about the content of the email and our suspects, and retrieved server records from both the company and my personal email accounts.

"According to the IP address tracking, this email originated from an overseas proxy server, making it difficult to pinpoint the sender." Officer Wang frowned, his tone serious. "However, according to intelligence our police have, there is indeed a transnational criminal network that specializes in stealing precious cultural relics and cultural heritage from various countries. We can't rule out the possibility that they've targeted the 'Tianyi' craftsmanship."

Officer Wang's words made Lu Yuxuan and I gasp. We had no idea that this anonymous letter was linked to a massive criminal network! Our hearts suddenly jumped to our throats, and an unprecedented sense of crisis enveloped us.

"We'll do our best to trace the source of the email and strengthen your protection." Officer Wang gave us a reassuring look. "You should also be extra careful. If you spot anything suspicious, please contact us immediately."

After seeing Officer Wang off, Lu Yuxuan and I fell into deep thought. We had initially thought this was just a prank, but we hadn't expected such a massive conspiracy to unfold! How should we respond?

"It seems that the craftsmanship of 'Tianyi' is more complicated than we imagined." Lu Yuxuan's tone was solemn. "We must speed up the research progress and strive to master this technology as soon as possible so that we can better protect it."

I nodded, agreeing with him. We returned to the studio and leafed through the ancient texts, searching for more clues about the craftsmanship of "Heavenly Clothes." It was then that I noticed a line of text I had previously overlooked: "Heavenly silk and Tianshan snow lotus, neither of which can be missing."

"Heavenly silk, Tianshan snow lotus..." I muttered to myself, "Could it be that the 'Heavenly Clothes' craft requires special materials in addition to a special production process?"

Lu Yuxuan also realized this. He took the information from me and read it carefully. "We've found the Tiancan silk, but this Tianshan Snow Lotus..." His brows furrowed slightly. "This rare plant only grows at the extremely high altitudes of the Tianshan Mountains, and its numbers are extremely rare. Finding it will probably be difficult."

An inexplicable premonition came to my mind, and I seemed to see the future of the "Tianyi" craft, and at the same time I saw a road full of unknowns and challenges that we were about to embark on.

Tianshan Snow Lotus, this name is like an ancient spell, bringing Lawrence Lu and me into a world full of unknowns and challenges.

"It seems that we must go to Tianshan ourselves." Lu Yuxuan's eyes were firm and his tone was decisive. "Only by finding the Tianshan Snow Lotus can we unlock all the secrets of the 'Tianyi' craft and truly protect this ancient craft."

I took a deep breath and nodded solemnly. I knew this was destined to be a difficult journey, but for the sake of our dream and to protect the "Tianyi" craft, we had no hesitation.

We made full preparations, purchased professional mountaineering equipment, contacted experienced local guides, and learned some basic wilderness survival skills. Once everything was ready, we embarked on our journey to the Tianshan Mountains.

True to its name, the Tianshan Mountains tower into the clouds, majestic and magnificent. However, beneath this beautiful exterior lies countless dangers and challenges. The lack of oxygen at high altitude, the complex and unpredictable climate, and the ever-present threat of avalanches and falling rocks all test our will and perseverance.

Along the way, we overcame all kinds of difficulties, encouraged and supported each other, and finally arrived at a sparsely populated snowy area deep in the Tianshan Mountains after half a month.

"Legend has it that the Tianshan Snow Lotus grows in this area." The guide pointed to the vast expanse of white snow ahead, his tone filled with awe. "However, this area is covered in snow year-round, the climate is extremely harsh, and there are many dangerous wild animals roaming around. You must be careful."

We thanked the guide for the warning and cautiously stepped into the snowy area. The biting cold wind mixed with ice and snow mercilessly hit our faces, making every step extremely difficult.

Just when we were about to give up, a miracle happened. In a crevice on a steep cliff, we found a snow lotus in full bloom. It stood proudly in the snow, its pure white petals translucent and glittering, like the purest spirit in the world.

"Found it! We finally found the Tianshan Snow Lotus!" I excitedly grabbed Lu Yuxuan's hand, tears welling up in my eyes.

However, before we could be happy for too long, an old voice suddenly sounded behind us: "Who are you? Why are you here to pick Tianshan Snow Lotus?"

We looked back and saw an old man in coarse linen clothes, with white hair and beard, walking slowly towards us with a cane. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through our every thought.

“Old man, we are here to look for the Tianshan Snow Lotus because we need it to complete an important research.” Lawrence Lu replied respectfully.

The old man looked us up and down, his tone tinged with suspicion. "Important research? What research?"

I told the old man the whole story of the "Heavenly Clothes" craft and the purpose of our trip. After listening, the old man remained silent for a long time. A complex look flashed in his eyes, as if he was weighing something.

"The 'Heavenly Clothes' craftsmanship you mentioned is made with a special kind of silk thread, Tianshan Snow Lotus, and an ancient lost technique?" the old man finally asked.

"Old man, how did you know?" Lu Yuxuan and I both widened our eyes in surprise. Could it be that this old man knew the secret of the "Tianyi" craft?

The old man showed a bitter smile on his face, and said slowly: "Because, I am the descendant of that family back then. The 'Tianyi' craft has always been the secret guarded by our family..." "Because, I am the descendant of that family back then. The 'Tianyi' craft has always been the secret guarded by our family..." As soon as the old man finished speaking, Lu Yuxuan and I were stunned, as if a flash of lightning flashed through our minds, illuminating all the doubts in our hearts.

I excitedly grabbed the old man's arm and asked anxiously, "Old man, are you really the heir of the 'Tian Yi' craft? Do you know about the anonymous letter? Also, you said that the 'Tian Yi' craft is a family secret. What secrets does it hide?"

The old man patted my hand gently, signaling me to calm down, and then slowly said, "Child, don't be anxious. Listen to me slowly. My name is Lin Yuanshan, and I am the 23rd generation inheritor of the 'Tianyi' craft. In the past, my ancestors used this magical skill to create countless glories, but also brought about catastrophic disasters..."

Old man Lin Yuanshan was lost in memories, his eyes were deep and distant, as if he had traveled through time and space and returned to that war-torn era.

"Back then, my ancestors were exterminated because they refused to craft invulnerable robes for those in power. Only my grandfather, who was secretly carried away by a servant at a young age, escaped." Elder Lin Yuanshan spoke in a sad tone, his eyes filled with pain and helplessness. "Before his death, my grandfather passed on the secret of the 'Heavenly Clothes' craft to me and warned me that this skill was too powerful. If it fell into the hands of those with ulterior motives, it would bring great disaster. Therefore, unless I find someone who can truly master it, I must never reveal it to anyone."

"So, behind the 'Tianyi' craft lies such a poignant history." I was overwhelmed with emotion, my heart filled with awe and heaviness. "Do you know who sent us the anonymous letter? Why are they trying to stop us from researching the 'Tianyi' craft?"

Elder Lin Yuanshan shook his head and said solemnly, "Ever since you began researching the 'Tian Yi' craft, I've been secretly following you. I also received this anonymous letter, but I don't know who sent it. However, I am certain that they are targeting the 'Tian Yi' craft."

"Then what should we do?" I asked anxiously, "Are we going to watch the craft of 'Heavenly Clothes' disappear once again?"

"Of course not." Elder Lin Yuanshan's eyes were firm and his tone was resolute. "The 'Tianyi' craft is a treasure that my Lin family has protected for generations. It is also the cultural heritage of our Chinese nation. We must not let it be destroyed in the hands of our generation!"

He looked at Lu Yuxuan and me with a burning gaze and said solemnly, "Children, are you willing to become my disciple, learn the craft of 'Heavenly Clothes', and inherit our family's mission?"

Lawrence Lu and I looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes.

"We do!" We answered in unison, and our voices echoed in the empty valley for a long time.