bookrebus Chapter 83 Ms. Lan's Apology and Sincerity
Chapter 83 Ms. Lan's Apology and Sincerity
Lan Qin stared intently at Shen Wancheng, afraid of seeing even the slightest hint of evasion in his eyes.
You said you can do double-sided embroidery?
Zhou Yunqing already felt that Shen Wancheng looked down on her family's Lan family techniques, and now she heard Shen Wancheng say that she could do double-sided embroidery.
A question immediately arose in my mind.
Why would someone who knows double-sided embroidery come to her mother's place?
Does anyone really want to come here looking for trouble?
Zhou Yunqing has always been rude to people who come to her door, and she is well aware that her attitude is not good.
No one knows how much torment embroidering and garment making is for Lan Qin right now; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that every stitch is bleeding.
That year, Lan Qin expelled Li Gang from her school, and Lan Qin herself turned white overnight.
Years have passed, but Lan Qin has never been able to get over this incident. Whenever someone comes to her asking her to make clothes, Lan Qin thinks of the scene when Li Gang was learning the craft from her, and she will be sleepless all night.
Zhou Yunqing has been staying by Lan Qin's side since her divorce, and no one knows this better than her.
Therefore, Zhou Yunqing never welcomed these people who came to her door without being invited.
Now, Shen Wancheng's visit not only nearly made her mother faint from anger, but also produced a double-sided embroidery technique that the Lan family couldn't replicate.
This behavior is tantamount to challenging someone's place.
Zhou Yunqing sneered, "If you can do double-sided embroidery, why did you come to our house? To have my mother help you?"
It's no wonder Zhou Yunqing thought this way; most people wouldn't believe that someone would easily pass on their treasured skills to others.
Zhou Yunqing was unaware that Shen Wancheng did not know how to do double-sided embroidery at all. She knew that this technique was precious in intangible cultural heritage, but Shen Wancheng did not consider it a treasure that could not be passed on to outsiders.
Shen Wancheng explained, "My sister knows the techniques and secrets of double-sided embroidery. I don't know how to do double-sided embroidery, but I know it's a craft. It's not something you can do just by knowing the techniques in your head."
"It is precisely because I understand double-sided embroidery and respect this traditional craft that I wanted to inform Ms. Lan and hope that you would do it."
Shen Wancheng's attitude was very sincere, and Lan Qin believed him in her heart, but rationally she still wanted to be more certain.
"Girl, is your sister a member of a famous Suzhou embroidery family?"
Double-sided embroidery is already the pinnacle of Suzhou embroidery skills, and in Lan Qin's view, this is something that could not be achieved by a non-hereditary family.
Shen Yao said that her sister knows the techniques but can't embroider the works herself, so she definitely can't be the successor.
"No, my sister was just playing around when she was little. She learned a little bit from the people in the cowshed in our village. The woman noticed that my sister was interested, and she was worried that she wouldn't live long and that the skill would be lost, so she taught my sister."
Although Lan Qin was in Hong Kong, she had heard about the situation in mainland China in the 1960s and 70s, so it was possible that she knew what Shen Wancheng was talking about.
Lan Qin was very interested in the double-sided embroidery technique that Shen Wancheng described, but she had her own principles.
"I cannot accept a reward without merit. This technique is an immense favor to me, and I cannot accept it. Since your sister knows the technique and its secrets, it is simply that she lacks practice and her basic skills are not good enough. I can guide her."
Shen Yao immediately shook her head, "Ms. Lan, I can't right now. I've long lost interest in this kind of delicate work."
Shen Wancheng also advised, "Even if my sister practices the basics, it's too late now. We sincerely hope that double-sided embroidery can shine in your hands."
Zhou Yunqing now believed Shen Wancheng's words. Of course, she also hoped that her mother would agree to participate in the competition and defeat that wicked child.
But Zhou Yunqing also knew how bad her mother's attitude had been before, and she couldn't bring herself to shamelessly persuade her mother to agree.
While Lan Qin was considering it, Zhou Yunqing also struggled with the decision for a while before speaking to Shen Wancheng.
"I apologize for what I said earlier. I was rude and misunderstood you."
"I understand your concern."
After careful consideration, Lan Qin decided to agree to Shen Wancheng's request.
“Girl, I agree to participate in the competition. You have done a great favor to the Lan Clan. I will record this in the Lan Clan's inheritance record. I will take the liberty of being a senior member and put your sister in the same generation as me, so that your sister can be recorded in the Lan Clan's inheritance record.”
As Lan Qin spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.
“Our sect has been passed down for more than two hundred years. I had already thought about going to the underworld to repent to our ancestors. I never thought I would have the opportunity to personally restore the honor of the Lan clan.”
After speaking, Lan Qin bowed deeply to Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao, and Zhou Yunqing also bowed deeply to her mother.
Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao, of course, would not presume to accept such a courtesy from Ms. Lan, and stepped aside.
“Ms. Lan, you flatter us. Neither Shen Yao nor I are juniors or laymen, and we cannot accept such a great honor from you.”
Shen Yao also said, "Ms. Lan, I'm old enough to call you grandma. If I accept this gift from you, I'll shorten my lifespan."
If Lan Qin still insists on bowing after Shen Yao has already said that, it's not expressing gratitude, but rather making things difficult for her.
Lan Qin straightened up and glanced at Zhou Yunqing.
Completely disregarding the fact that Zhou Yunqing was already over thirty years old, he spoke directly.
“I know my own daughter. Her behavior earlier was indeed unsportsmanlike and lacked manners. She should apologize. If she hadn’t just apologized, I would have kicked her out by now.”
"But I, as an old woman, will not have the face to explain for her. She was indeed thinking about my health, which is why she was so ruthless to those who came to her for help."
Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao both said, "We understand."
Lan Qin added, "But a mistake is a mistake. I will never pass on the double-sided embroidery technique you brought to Zhou Yunqing after I learn it. Shen Yao has the right to decide and veto the successor of the Lan family technique after it is improved."
Shen Wancheng had considered this matter before coming. Although the double-sided embroidery was not hers, she still had to protect Shen Yao's things.
Zhou Yunqing had just spoken rudely to them. Although Shen Wancheng said she understood, she had already decided that when it came time to formally discuss cooperation, she would definitely exclude Zhou Yunqing.
Ms. Lan brought this up herself, which improved Shen Wancheng's impression of her considerably.
It's quite reasonable that Ms. Lan wouldn't break the old customer relationship due to her own personal reasons.
Shen Wancheng said, "We are satisfied with your proposal and agree to it."
Lan Qin asked, "Apart from that, do you have any other requests? I will agree to them."
Shen Wancheng smiled and said, "I'm certainly not here to give away double-sided embroidery techniques for nothing, but the competition is the most important thing right now."
Lan Qin nodded, "Okay, you can talk about it after the match. My promise will remain valid."
"I trust Ms. Lan's character."
Lan Qin continued, "I see the competition isn't far off. Let's go to the next room now, and you can tell me your thoughts on the competition first, then Shen Yao can start teaching me double-sided embroidery techniques. What do you think?"
Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao exchanged a glance, both with joy in their eyes.
Although there were some twists and turns, the whole thing went relatively smoothly overall.
Shen Wancheng said, "Okay, we'll go with you."
Shen Yao hugged Fu Guangjin.
The two followed Lan Qin out the door, and Ke La, who had been silently following Shen Wancheng, also left.