Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Bai Wutong Would Definitely Be Tired When She’s Done
Chapter 289: Bai Wutong Would Definitely Be Tired When She’s Done
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The stall owner was not the only one who was shocked that she wanted so much canvas cloth in one go. Even Cui Lingyi and the others were shocked.
The material of their tent was waterproof. It was much better than this canvas. No one understood why Bai Wutong had bought such canvas.
But Bai Wutong thought of jeans, denim clothes, a denim suit, canvas shoes, a canvas bag, a stationery box, and so on…
She had touched it just now. The fabric of these canvases was a little lacking in elasticity, but it was already very close to modern denim fabric.
After making a set of denim clothes, putting on a handsome pair of bull leather boots and a cowboy hat, one would definitely be the most handsome boy in the crowd.
If it was in Youjia Village, Bai Wutong would definitely not make such outlandish clothes. However, it was different in the Southern Frontier. She had long heard that there were many ethnic groups in the Southern Frontier, and their clothes were all varied.
Bai Wutong planned to make some less tight, loose denim clothes that everyone could accept before transitioning bit by bit.
Moreover, this material was resistant to wear. It was convenient to work in jeans. If it was advertised successfully, it would definitely be very popular.
Sheng Huaixuan would definitely be happy to do this business. Bai Wutong said to the stall owner, “I have my own plans.”
The stall owner thought about it quickly and said cautiously, “There’s no return if you buy it!”
With a smile, Bai Wutong nodded and promised, “l won’t ask you for a refund.”
The stall owner heaved a sigh of relief when she received the guarantee. She discussed the price with Bai Wutong and felt that she was really a generous fool. She asked carefully, “I still have a lot of canvas at home. Do you want to buy it? ‘
With the amount that she bought, it was enough for her to give each of her acquaintances a set of denim clothes. Just as she was about to refuse, the stall owner hesitated and said, “If you buy all the clothes at my house, I’ll charge you at half the price!”
The things at home had been piled up for a long time. If she didn’t sell them now, they would become moldy in the warehouse. She might as well sell them and have money to buy some new materials.
She felt that the Northeasten Flower on Xiaobai was not bad and must be very profitable.
Bai Wutong felt that the stall owner had sold it very cheaply just now. She did not expect it to be further reduced to half price.
It was not impossible to buy it at half price.
If she could not bring the cloth away and left it here, the caravan would be able to sell it according to the style she had given them. They would definitely earn a lot.
Bai Wutong asked, “Did your family weave all these materials?”
The stall owner said honestly, “Some are weaved by us. Some I collected from others. ‘
Bai Wutong’s eyes lit up. She felt that it would be better if the material could be softer. If it was softer and thinner, it would feel comfortable and breathable in the summer. Everyone would no longer feel that the canvas could only be used to set up tents.
Since it was made by the stall owner, she might be able to make better canvas by modifying the raw materials and textile techniques.
“Is your house close? If it is, I want to see the material first.” And the textile machine.
Hearing that she wanted to see the material, the stall owner immediately beamed and said excitedly, “It’s not far ahead. I’ll take you there now. Wait for me to pack up the stall.”
It was almost dark. Sheng Huaixuan gave the people around him a look, and someone took the initiative to help the vendor close the stall.
On the way to the stall owner’s house, they chattered. Bai Wutong learnt that her name was Jia Mu.
On the way back, a tall man stepped forward to greet Jiamu and take the bag from her.
Their actions and words were intimate. Bai Wutong guessed that they should be husband and wife. In the end, when they entered the courtyard of the Jiamu’s family, another strong man appeared and hugged Jiamu.
Everyone was dumbfounded, but the man beside her looked calm.
Jia Mu did not hesitate at all and introduced generously, “This is Yang Qiu. Like Hei Yan, he’s my partner.”
“Unlike you Han people, as long as we Syrians like each other, we can have multiple wives and husbands.”
Bai Wutong was a little surprised. Cui Lingyi looked at Sheng Huaixuan in even more surprise. Why didn’t they know about this custom at all?
Lin Yue was clearly dumbfounded. Then, he looked nervously at Qingfeng, afraid that she would have the idea of choosing another man.
Chu Tianbao and Sheng Huaixuan’s expressions were as per usual, but when they met the questioning eyes of Bai Wutong and Cui Lingyi, they looked away guiltily.
Jia Mu led them into the small bungalow where the fabric was stored. There was an old-fashioned weaving machine beside it.
Jia Mu had weaved the canvas cloth from this old-fashioned weaving machine. Bai Wutong looked at the machine carefully, then at the raw materials beside it.
Seeing that she was interested, Jiamu took the initiative to show how she used the machine.
Bai Wutong looked at it carefully and was certain that she wanted the canvas to be softer and more elastic. There was no problem with the machine. The raw materials had to be improved.
Bai Wutong looked at the canvas in the corner again and said to Jia Mu, “Are you still going to buy canvas in the future?”
Jiamu waved her hand. ‘Too many people know how to weave canvas. It’s not easy to sell them. I don’t even want to sell it in the future.”
She smiled and said, “If the Northeastern Flowers are easy to sell, I’ll sell them for two years in the future and buy dozens of lambs to herd.”
Her optimism also affected Bai Wutong. She smiled and said, ‘The
Northeastern Flowers are easy to sell, and so will the canvas.”
Her words sounded strange. Jiamu looked puzzled. When she asked further, she was told by Bai Wutong that someone would tell her.
Jiamu did not take it to heart. All the canvas had been sold. She was in a good mood now, but she was a little worried. Should she sleep with Yangqiu or Heiyan that night?
On the way back, everyone could not help but ask why she was buying these fabrics.
Without keeping them in suspense, she smiled and said, “To make clothes.”
“Clothes?” Cui Lingyi was puzzled. “Didn’t Jiamu say that they’re not suitable for making clothes?’
“If we make our robes with canvas, they will naturally be heavy and ugly. However, it’s different ifwe change the design. Not only would it be convenient, the material also very durable. Even if they’re not popular with the Han people, the Syrians and the locals of the Southern Frontier will definitely accept them.’
“l think it will definitely sell well. When the time comes, we can even order more canvas from Jiamu to boost the income of the locals.” After all, there were only a few Syrians who had a large number of cattles and sheeps. Many Syrians either took care of the sheeps for others or did business to earn side income like Jiamu.
After hearing Bai Wutong’s words, Sheng Huaixuan’s eyes lit up as expected. He asked excitedly, “What design?”
Bai Wutong smiled and said, “It’s a design from an ancient Western book. I’ll make it for you when I get back.”
Cui Lingyi was also very interested. “I’ll help you too.”
Sheng Huaixuan nodded happily. Even though he had yet to see the design, he had a feeling that the canvas would definitely become the most sought-after fabric in the future.
Everyone was quite happy, except Chu Tianbao.
Bai Wutong would definitely be tired by the time she was done..