[Red Mansion] Hairpins fly when they are

The whole body of the pouch is light green, with a leaf pattern added in the middle with a thin light yellow thread. The workmanship is very delicate, and it is different from ordinary pouches sewn with cloth. It looks very pleasing.

In the past few days, Xue Baochai has only made two things in total, one purse and one chrysanthemum buckle. Because the styles are complicated and she has high demands on herself, she spent a lot of effort.

Seeing Luliu's gaze resting on the purse, Baochai quickly picked it up to show her, and warmly introduced, "Miss Luliu, this purse is just the right size and the color matches your name. If you like it, why don't you buy it together? "

Of course Luliu likes it, but this purse is too exquisite, and the price is not cheap, she has seen it in a shop outside, it is not as good as this exquisite boss who is asking for three taels of silver.

Her master's family is very generous. As the big girl in front of the young lady, Luliu's monthly money is five hundred cash, and besides her usual expenses, she can only save two or three taels a year.

As a girl, she naturally knows the importance of private money. Although she likes it very much in her heart, she is reluctant to part with it.

Seeing that she was hesitant, Baochai knew that she was still short of a fire, so she said slowly: "Miss Luliu, most people nowadays use fabric to make purses, with beautiful embroidery. Pretty is beautiful, but everyone They all use this kind of purse, but it doesn’t look special. Look at this one, it’s tightly woven and meticulously woven, and it looks exquisite and compact. It hangs around your waist and swings when you walk around. It’s so pretty.

"You are my first customer, so I naturally want to give you a cheap price. Even if I lose a little, it doesn't matter, everyone will know each other. We women, we still have to treat ourselves better. Although such things are small, once The happiness brought by wearing it on yourself is priceless. You can see how strong it is, as long as you wear it carefully, it can be used for at least half a year."

Her voice is clear and soft, her speech is neither fast nor slow, and she always greets people with a smile, which makes people feel like a spring breeze.

Lu Liu is about to reach the age of mating, and girls like to dress up more or less.

She was moved, and her heart of rejection was no longer so firm. She stroked her purse and asked, "How much?"

In fact, Baochai didn't know much about the market, and Ying'er seldom went out before, so if she needed to use such things, she would do it herself.Speaking of which, Ying'er helped Baoyu weave a few nets, but it was all free of charge.

Luliu can be a big girl, and her ability to read people's eyes is also first-rate.

Although Baochai was wearing a satin dress, the material was of the worst quality, and maroon purple didn't suit her, and she looked old-fashioned in white.Fortunately, she was so beautiful that she was not lowered.

Luliu thought that the network just now took advantage of the master and servant, and seeing that they all came out to do business, it would be difficult to live in the future.

She is an open-minded person, and she said bluntly: "If you sell this purse, it will cost you more than three taels. I am a poor man, and I really like it in my heart. I can only offer one tael of silver. If you are willing, sell it." give it to me."

Baochai smiled and nodded, thinking that this Luliu man was not bad.

From the shock at the beginning to the ecstasy now, Ying'er has completely become a display by the side.Seeing Luliu paying the money readily, Yinger's admiration for her own girl deepened.

Although Luliu spent money, she bought something she liked, so she was very happy.

She looked at Baochai and said with emotion: "No matter how good things are, they can't compare to your clever mouth. You are so eloquent and really admirable. What's your name?"

"My surname is Xue, just call me Baochai."

Luliu nodded and pointed to the chrysanthemum buckle in the basket: "I haven't seen such a buckle before. It's quite novel, but I have no money, and I don't have such beautiful clothes to match it. My girl I’m going to attend the chrysanthemum banquet in two days. I just made a new dress. I think the buttons on it are not as delicate as yours. I’ll tell the girl later to see if she wants it. If so, I’ll come here to look for it. you?"

Baochai feels that today is a good day, and it would be even better if there are more guests like Luliu.

She nodded hastily, pointed to the wooden door behind her, and replied, "We live here, and the master's surname is Jia. This girl has been with me since childhood, and her name is Ying'er."

"I remember, I should go too, the girl is still waiting for my reply." After speaking, Lu Liu turned around and was about to leave.

"Miss Luliu, walk slowly."

When the green willow was gone, Ying'er was so happy that she didn't know what to do. She pulled Baochai's sleeve and said repeatedly: "You are still a good girl, and you can make a big deal as soon as you come. What about a tael of silver? Days can be like this…”

To be exact, it was one tael of silver and thirty copper plates, excluding the cost, there was still a net profit of one tael.

The joy in Xue Baochai's heart was not less than that of Ying'er, but she was more restrained, and said modestly: "Don't think too much, a purse like this, with my current ability, I have to make several in a row day and night. Oh my god. Besides, purses are durable, so people don’t come to buy them every day. I have to work harder on the styles, introduce new ones, and keep arousing their desire to buy. Only then can I barely be considered half successful. .”

Yinger immediately stood in awe.

Her own girl's needlework and handwork are beyond her composure. It seems that she will learn more from her in the future.

Xue Baochai didn't immediately go home just because he made a deal.

She stayed there for a while longer, and two or three women came over to inquire one after another, but they only browsed and refused to buy anything.

Baochai was not angry, and greeted them patiently.

The sun rose into the sky, and Baochai felt that there would be no more business, so she asked Yinger to pack up: "It's almost done, let's go back."

The master and servant entered the door, closed the door, and carefully bolted the door.

Ying'er was so excited that she couldn't contain her excitement, and her mouth kept talking: "Girl, you are really amazing. I will tell my wife later, and she will be happy too. I learned a lot from watching. Next time, girl You don’t need to come out anymore, I can do it by myself, and then I will act like a girl and greet the guests well.”

"Actually, there's nothing shameful about selling things. We neither steal nor rob. We rely on our labor income. Labor is glorious. As long as you think about it this way, you won't lose face when you set up a stall next time." Baochai said Experience taught her.

"En." Ying'er nodded heavily.

When passing by the kitchen, Tweety was sitting on the threshold choosing vegetables, Baochai thought for a while, took out twenty copper coins and handed them to Tweety, and said with a smile, "Here, last time I said I would treat you to some fruit."

Cui'er raised her head and looked at Baochai with joy in her eyes, but she didn't dare to reach out to take it.

Aunt Li heard the voice, hurriedly got down from the stove, walked to the door, wiped her hands on the apron, and declined with a smile: "Miss Baochai is so polite, you don't need it, please take it back."

Baochai put the copper plate on the small bench next to Tweety, and said with a smile: "One must keep one's word, and there are not many of them. Aunt Li usually takes care of us and gives us convenience everywhere. It should be. If there is a chance in the future, I will invite you to drink, auntie!"

"Haha! Okay, I'll wait for Miss Baochai to invite me to drink." Aunt Li laughed very heartily.

The kitchen is the closest to the back door, so Baochai's master and servant can't hide what they are doing from Aunt Li.Aunt Li was kind-hearted, honest and kind, and felt sorry for the tragic experience of the four of Baochai, so she didn't stop her, and she didn't make it public.

Although they opened the back door without Madam's consent, they didn't go far, they just stayed outside, and they wouldn't let other people wait to come in.Besides, Madam doesn't care about managing the house at all now, so why should she gossip to make people hate her?

We are all poor people, some things are better to turn a blind eye and close one eye.

After returning to the house, Yinger, who had been silent all this time, said with a distressed face, "The girl is too generous. Twenty copper coins are enough for Tweety to weave four nets."

It was only sold for thirteen copper coins before, and the girl was so happy.I was lucky enough to earn this money today, but when I was behind my back, the girl worked hard day and night in order to weave these two things well, and it was not easy to earn a little money.

Baochai took the basket in her hand, looked through the rest of the stock, and replied softly: "Ms. Li is very kind. If you meet such a bad-mouthed person who can't see you, just report to Mrs. Fan , we will not be able to set up a stall at the back door. At that time, we will either sell it to Mrs. Liu or sell it in the shop. Whether the boss will accept it or not, and how much it will be charged is still a problem. For example, the purse, Lu Liu said that the shop will sell three Two, do you think the boss will really buy me three or two? Maybe not even one or two. If you think about it this way, you won’t be reluctant to part with those twenty copper coins.”

Yinger lowered her head and thought.

Whether it is Aunt Liu or the shop owner, the price they can sell is definitely not as good as selling directly to customers.Sure enough, the girl still has a longer-term vision.

"You're right, I was confused." Ying'er covered her slightly hot cheeks with her hands, with an embarrassed expression, "It's really hard to make money. Not only must you know how, but you must also be able to endure hardship."

"As long as there is a skill, no matter what time it is, it will not be too miserable, and life will gradually improve." Baochai is also very fortunate at this time, thanks to the deep study of this hobby by himself back then.

"There are still three nets left, you can take a break next time. I was thinking, I'd better weave another purse. Do you want to learn?"

Ying'er understood Baochai's hard work, and she didn't want to hold her back, so she shook her head reluctantly: "I won't learn, I won't learn it in a while. The purse weaved by the girl is bright and delicate, and the green willow is worn on the body. It looks good on her, maybe she will come to ask."

"I think so too. I will start to do it in the afternoon. Now I will go and see my mother."

Seeing Mrs. Xue, Baochai happily told her what she had just gained.

"Mother, look, I'm very capable. As long as you have your first customer, there will be ten, and ten will become a hundred. In the future, you will have no money to support you."

Xue's temperament is a bit soft, the day Rongguo Mansion was ransacked, she was able to protect Baochai like that, it was probably the most powerful eruption in her life.

When Jia Yucun took them in, Baochai's condition gradually recovered, and the Xue family returned to their previous temperament.

Xiangling secretly told Baochai that his wife often cried after falling asleep at night. Baochai hurriedly told Xue the good news in order to arouse her confidence in life and not to wipe away tears every now and then.

In life, you can live it crying or laughing, why not choose the latter one?