Volume 1 Chapter 12 Angel's Wings

  Lin Chuan gained some important information from the conversation, and it turned out that Qianfuyuan was a chain store. He thought to himself, "Although I'm not good at doing business, I can still paint. Why not paint some jewelry designs and sell them to this store in exchange for silver? Although their store in town is not big, they must have a headquarters in the capital or other large cities. If I were to create modern jewelry designs and let this store produce them, they would definitely be a hit. Ancient jewelry may be beautiful, but it can't compare to the novelty of modern jewelry. Lin Chuan was well aware that in his time, girls who saw pretty accessories couldn't help but stop in their tracks.

  "Sister, I don't know if your boss is in or not?" Lin Chun felt that there must be someone in the store who could really make decisions, and it was clear that these two people in front of him couldn't help Lin Chun achieve his goal.

  "Hey, little sister, if you need anything just tell me or my brother directly. We know everything in the store and can make decisions on our own. My dad is not here right now, he went back home to entertain some important guests who came today. I don't think he'll be back for a while." The little girl heard that Lin Chuan was looking for the shopkeeper and felt a bit anxious, thinking to herself that she had promised her father to take good care of the family business, if she didn't do well, she would definitely be scolded by her father again.

  "Alright, why don't you get me some paper and pen, sister? I want to draw a few pictures. Later, have your brother send them back home for your father to take a look. If your father is interested, he can come to the store. If not, then forget it." Lin Chun didn't want to trouble the siblings either, so he prepared to draw a few first. If they could spark the shopkeeper's interest, maybe it would be more effective.

  "But aren't you girls here to buy things? What do you need paper and pen for?" The little girl looked puzzled.

  "Sister! Sorry about that, I'll go prepare it for you. My sister is still young and doesn't understand things, I hope you won't mind, guest." The little boy who had been standing silently on the side spoke up and immediately went back to the inner room to prepare paper and pen for Lin Chun.

  The little girl pouted, not saying another word. Lin Chun saw that she was a bit heartbroken, as if some task couldn't be completed. Looking into Lin Chun's eyes, there were still hints of expectation. Lin Chun thought to herself, maybe the little girl had made a promise in front of her father, vowing to sell off all the items in the store. Alright, Lin Chun relented.

  The little boy quickly took out the things Lin Chuan needed, and Lin Chuan didn't say much more, directly taking them and walking to the counter. The counter was a bit high, but it wasn't too much of an issue. Da Tou and Er Ya followed closely behind Lin Chuan, making him feel at ease. At least they weren't questioning what he was doing. Both of them stared with wide eyes as Lin Chuan drew on paper. He used the smallest brush, applying varying degrees of pressure to create a clear image. Although it wasn't as easy to use as modern pencils, after two failed attempts, the third sheet of paper had a very clear drawing. It depicted a pair of angel wing rings, a classic design with two wings facing each other and a diamond inlaid in the middle. Lin Chuan estimated that there were no diamonds here, but they could be replaced with other precious stones. Although it wouldn't have the same effect as diamonds, Lin Chuan thought it was already very eye-catching. As soon as he finished drawing, the little girl in the store took a look and said, "It's really beautiful! Are these bird wings? Is this going to be made into a ring? It will definitely look great on your hand!"

  Lin Chuan didn't respond, and instead focused on drawing two more pairs of angel wing earrings in the same series but with different designs. One pair had a ring with half an angel's wing, with diamonds embedded at the tip of the wing. The other pair was a hollow design that could be made without diamonds, using only pure silver, and would look beautiful after polishing. Lin Chuan drew very meticulously, making it easy for people to see clearly. After finishing the three drawings, Lin Chuan wrote a line of words on the first sheet of paper in elegant cursive script.

  In heaven, I'd like to be a pair of lovebirds; on earth, two trees with branches that are forever entwined.

  Love is an eternal topic, if Qianfu Yuan's vision is sharp and thinks far ahead, it will definitely make these three pairs of couple rings a hit in the Tianyang Kingdom. Lin Chun carefully observed the jewelry in the store, all of which were finely crafted, so making these few pairs of rings shouldn't be too difficult. If the store owner limits the quantity and does some promotion, they should be very popular. Plus, Qianfu Yuan is a chain store, if it can be sold in big stores like those in the capital city, the profit will also be considerable. Later, I'll draw a few more pieces of this series, and if I meet someone who loves collecting, that would be even better.

  Lin Chuan carefully handed the three drawings to the little boy, letting him take them back to show the boss. He himself sat down in the store with Da Tou and Er Ya, patiently waiting. It had been less than twenty minutes since they parted ways with Uncle Dashan. Just now, he asked the little boy, whose home was very close to the store, and it would only take about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea to come and go, so Lin Chuan wasn't worried about not having enough time.

  As expected, the little boy came back soon after, followed by a slightly chubby and dark middle-aged man. He should be the father of the shop girl and the little boy, as well as the boss Lin Chun was looking for. Both of them were panting, obviously having run here. Lin Chun stood up, still being sized up by the middle-aged man without showing any inferiority. "Little girl, are you the one who drew this ring?" The boss gently lifted the paper he carefully held in his hand, showing great care. Lin Chun knew that he had found a way to make money in ancient times.

  "Yes, Uncle Shopkeeper, I don't know if you're interested in this pair of angel wing-shaped earrings I drew?" Lin Chunming asked with feigned innocence.

  The shopkeeper saw Lin Chuntian wearing a patchwork of clothes, the fabric was also very old and worn out, but he was very polite and respectful to himself, his expression was natural, and he was very satisfied in his heart, but still had some doubts. "Little girl, is this drawing really drawn by you? I see you..." The shopkeeper stopped mid-sentence.

  Lin Chun was very clear about what the shopkeeper was thinking, that he looked like a poor child from a farming family and didn't look like a child who could paint or write. Lin Chun wasn't nervous or afraid, his face serious as he said: "Shopkeeper uncle, this is indeed my painting, both of my brothers and sisters can prove it. Maybe you think I'm poorly dressed and are suspicious about why I would be able to paint this picture, but the specific reason I also cannot tell you, everyone has secrets, isn't that right?"

  As soon as the shopkeeper heard this, he felt relieved and no longer put on a serious face. "In that case, I won't ask any more questions. Miss, what do you mean by giving me this drawing? Are you trying to sell it to our Qianfuyuan?"

  "Not bad, I do have such plans, and what I will draw is not just these, but many more. These are just a few examples, like bracelets, necklaces, etc. I can do some of them. I don't know if the boss has any interest?" Lin Chun said directly without beating around the bush.

  "Oh, since the young lady is straightforward, I won't say much either. The three ring designs you drew earlier have caught our young master's attention, and he'd like to ask if there's any special meaning behind them? Oh, right, our young master happened to be out for a stroll two days ago and dropped by this shop, and today he saw the designs you sent over and wanted to inquire about them. Please don't mind." The shopkeeper finished speaking and made a gesture to give Lin Chuan a bow, but Lin Chuan naturally didn't dare accept it and hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, which further added to the shopkeeper's good impression of Lin Chuan.