Super-rich: Spending money is just a job!

Xiao Jiu, who was standing in front of the National Academy of Painting Art Museum, greeted Xiao Meng from afar.

"Wow, your exhibition is so high-class! It's in such a prestigious place!" Xiaomeng noticed the word "National" prefixed on the museum's sign and couldn't help but ask, "Is this an official event?"

"No, no," Xiao Jiu quickly clarified, "It's not an official event, it's just an exhibition organized by a few related companies."

The curatorial company used its connections to rent a small exhibition space inside the art museum.

"Having such connections is quite impressive. You can't just borrow a place like this for every event." Xiaomeng took out a small bouquet of fresh-colored flowers from the bamboo-handled brocade bag hanging on her elbow and handed it to Xiao Jiu.

"I heard that many of your works are also on display in this exhibition. Congratulations!"

"What a lovely bouquet, thank you." Xiao Jiu was also wearing a Hanfu-inspired outfit today, with the velvet flowers in her hair and the bouquet in her hand complementing each other perfectly, creating a very harmonious and adorable look.

"Not just any exhibition can be brought in here. It was only because our event is related to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage that it was approved," Xiao Jiu said proudly, puffing out her chest.

There weren't many people visiting the exhibition at the moment. Inside the art museum, there were only a few young girls dressed in Hanfu walking and taking pictures.

Xiaomeng thought the environment here was quite nice. The entire art museum was filled with traditional Chinese-style buildings, creating a beautiful, tranquil, and pleasant atmosphere. The courtyard had large trees, lawns, a lotus pond, as well as small bridges, ancient pagodas, archways, and a theater stage.

"There are so few people. Did you not promote your event properly?" Xiaomeng asked Xiaojiu, pointing to the sparse audience.

"I don't know. I haven't really been involved in the publicity."

During the live stream, I mentioned that everyone seemed very enthusiastic and wanted to come and watch.

It's probably because it's the first day of opening, and everyone hasn't arrived yet. After all, my fans come from all over the country.

"No problem, we can borrow the venue for half a month. It's expected to accommodate 5,000 spectators."

"?" Xiao Meng wondered, is this velvet flower a niche hobby? The organizers actually thought there would only be 5,000 visitors.

Upon entering the exhibition hall, Xiaomeng discovered that the hall did not only display velvet flower works; the main hall was roughly divided into two parts.

Another section seemed to be showcasing Hanfu culture. Numerous mannequins were set up, displaying sets of Hanfu from various eras. Some were simple, some were elaborate, and some resembled costumes from fantasy dramas.

Xiao Jiu introduced herself a little shyly, "These are our studio's partners; they are a Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) studio."

"Hmm, it's quite good. Velvet flowers are naturally suited to glamorous makeup and styling. It's also appropriate to display them together."

Xiao Meng and Xiao Jiu were very interested in carefully examining the beautiful clothes.

Those highly realistic replicas of museum pieces allowed Xiaomeng to see the actual clothing of wealthy people in ancient times. The modern clothing made of materials was also very intricate and exquisite, with layers of gauze and embroidery.

Xiaomeng and Xiaojiu stood in front of a mannequin, admiring a pink color-blocked tulle dress embroidered with many moon rabbits. "This dress is so beautiful and flowy. What is it called?"

Chang'e's Refusing Frost and Yearning for Love? A collaboration with Honor of Kings? What the heck? "Xiao Meng couldn't believe it. "Is the Hanfu community really this obsessed? Even releasing a game collaboration?"

"What can we do? If we don't do it this way, we won't get any buzz. Everyone's trying to survive these days!" Xiao Jiu explained. "This studio is doing relatively well; some brands are barely surviving."

"Huh? This clothing is a product? I thought it was not for sale."

"It's a product, and it's not expensive at all. A complete three-piece set is only a little over a thousand. I bought another style before, which I can wear to comic conventions or to classical cultural events."

It seems quite practical to wear.

"It looks pretty good, I'm thinking of buying it. It would be fun to wear it and play around with it." Who didn't dream of being a fairy when they were little?

“Sure, they have stock. Come on, I’ll take you to their manager.”

Before long, Xiao Jiu led Xiao Meng to the person in charge of the Hanfu brand studio at the exhibition, and bought almost all the styles they were displaying that were in stock.

I bought eight sets, spending over 20,000 yuan. The main reason was that one of the horse-face skirts was made of brocade with gold weave, which was a bit more expensive. Otherwise, it wouldn't have cost 15,000 yuan.

Xiao Jiu was so envious. "It's so good to be rich. You can buy whatever you like whenever you want."

"If you make me two hairpins, I'll have made money off this dress, right? It's not like I can't afford it." Xiaomeng rolled her eyes at her. "It's not good to play the poor card."

"Hehe, you're right."

"Actually, it's mainly because I still live in a student dormitory and don't have that much space to store clothes. If I buy too many, my room will become a mess. So, after buying one or two sets, I didn't dare to buy any more." Xiao Jiu scratched her nose sheepishly.

"Teacher Xiao Jiu, your skills are already so good, when are you going to open your own studio?" the person in charge of the Hanfu studio asked her.

"It's still early. It's not that easy to open your own shop." Xiao Jiu smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries with the person before leaving with Xiao Meng.

She told Xiaomeng, "My mentor is very good to me. Sometimes he even helps me find jobs. I don't need to go out on my own for the time being."

Xiaomeng nodded in understanding.