Volume 1 Chapter 24 Decision

  In the afternoon, my second brother and old classmates went out, and my parents also went to work in the fields. I was alone at home busy modifying clothes for my classmates. Just as I was cutting with scissors, Cui came. "Yun'er, let me help you! So many clothes, enough to keep you busy." "I couldn't ask for more, I'm so busy that I didn't even have time to call you. I was just thinking how great it would be if you came to help, and then you arrived, what a coincidence!" I was overjoyed.

  "Now, how can I help you?" Yun Master, please instruct!" Qiao Hui looked at the clothes. "Alright, I'll command you now!" I handed over the scissors, "Now, your task is to cut, cut, cut. I've marked all the places that need to be cut off. You're in charge of cutting, no problem?" Qiao Hui replied crisply: "No problem, too simple."

  I smiled and reminded her, "Don't say it's easy just yet, cutting requires skill too, you have to cut according to the fabric's texture, and some fabrics even need to be cut into patterns. So, you must look carefully!" "Huh? There are so many details?" Qiaohui hesitated a bit.

  "Hey, don't worry too much, I'm just saying it's not that complicated. Since I've already drawn it out, you can just follow my lines." I quickly explained, afraid she wouldn't help me, or else I'd be in trouble. "Oh, why didn't you say so earlier? You got me all anxious for nothing." Qiu Hui picked up the scissors and started cutting a pair of pants that had already been marked. Meanwhile, I was busy marking other clothes. The clothes we brought over included tops, skirts, and pants. I basically modified them based on my own clothes, only designing different patterns in certain details. I thought to myself, this way each person's clothes would look roughly the same but still have their own unique features, and our classmates should like it.

  Unconsciously, I've been busy for the whole afternoon. Fortunately, with Xiaoyu's help, the renovation work of the clothes is nearing its end. Now, after some detailed processing, it will be a great success.

  "Xiao Yun, how did you make so many clothes? Where did the fabric come from?" Mom asked curiously as she returned home and saw the piles of clothes in the room. "Oh, it's for my classmates, they saw me wearing these clothes and asked me to help them alter theirs! They all said I'm good at sewing... I didn't expect so many people to ask for my help!"

  We continued to be busy, and before long, my dad came back, and my second brother also came back. I smiled at Qiao Wei and said: "Look at my second brother, he's come back right on time for dinner." "Are you talking about me behind my back?" My second brother walked in. "Second brother, where did you go to play? Did you smell the food and come back so punctually?" I joked.

  "Wow!" Second brother looked at the clothes we made and was greatly surprised, "Little sister, is this the clothes you guys made this afternoon?" "Right! But not quite, it should be remade clothes. They are all old clothes remade." I was very pleased with myself, "How's that? Not bad, huh!" Second brother looked at each piece again, nodding as he looked: "Hmm, there's some skill to it, looks pretty good, has a lot of character."

  "Of course, who am I? I'm a genius beautiful girl fashion designer!" I started to show off. My second brother looked at me with a mixture of laughter and tears: "You just wait, I bet you won't be so proud next week." I was puzzled: "Why? Why can't I be proud next week?" "Next week you won't collapse from exhaustion would be strange." "Ah, collapse from exhaustion? No way! Second brother, don't scare me, explain clearly." I was frantic. "Silly! Think about it, if these clothes are taken back and worn by your classmates, wouldn't you be busy to death?" My second brother patiently guided me.

  "Oh, you're saying..." I suddenly realized, "Now it's the classmates in the dormitory who want me to change, and later all the girls in the class or even the whole school will want to change. Oh my god! Then I won't be able to take it anymore!" I was a bit hard to believe, "Is it really that good?" Qiao Hui said repeatedly beside me, "Really, we'll be busy to death later..."

  "Dinner is ready, kids come out and eat quickly!" My mother's shout interrupted our conversation. We immediately put away our clothes and went to the front room for dinner. The evening meal was a bit simpler, but there were still many dishes, including stir-fried rice, egg noodles, and another delicious meal.

  Mom asked with concern: "Xiaoyun, how's your classmate's clothes alteration going? Do you need my help?" I shook my head: "It's done, and it was quick with Qiaohui's help. But next week is uncertain." "Oh, why?" "I'm afraid next week there will be more classmates asking me to help alter their clothes, what should I do?" I'm getting a bit worried.

  "It's simple, you're not opening a clothing store or something? Just don't bother altering their clothes, it's such a hassle. Why not just make good clothes and sell them? If your classmates want to wear them, they can just go buy them." Second brother said nonchalantly.

  My eyes lit up: "Really? How come I didn't think of that?! This can be the first experimental product for our clothing store, who knows it might sell well!" I looked at my parents expectantly: "What do you say? Let's open a clothing store, with my designs and mom's sewing skills, we'll definitely make money." Cui Hua also chimed in from the side: "Yes, uncle, Yun Er's designed clothes are really nice, comparable to those on TV!"

  Dad thought for a moment and finally nodded: "Okay, let's get started!" I clapped my hands excitedly: "Great, we're going to open the store!"

  "Wow, it's so lively! Xiao Hui is here again to freeload!" It was Second Aunt who came, "How did I hear that someone wants to open a store?" Second Aunt is the kind of person who gets things done quickly and efficiently, she doesn't hesitate or drag her feet. I quite admire Second Aunt.

  "It's me, Auntie Er. My classmates all want me to help them alter their clothes, but I don't have that much time! Why not just open a clothing store and specialize in selling clothes? What do you think?" I wanted to hear her opinion.

  "Oh, opening a clothing store... Come, stand up and let me take a look at the clothes on you. Are they altered by you?" Auntie Er pulled me over and I stood up.

  "Hmm, this outfit looks quite special. Cloud, are these all altered by you yourself?" I nodded.

  "Wow, little Cloud is so capable! Little Hui should learn from Cloud." Auntie Er was surprised again and again. "With such a good thing, why not do it? Auntie Er supports you, just say the word if you need help."

  "Now the problem is to quickly buy fabric and make samples, then go to town to rent a storefront... all of this needs money!" I seized the opportunity, "Dad, is our family's money enough?"