mtl008 Chapter 82 Persuading Ms. Lan
Chapter 82 Persuading Ms. Lan
Zhou Yunqing and Wen Nan sat on the other side, exchanging a few words in hushed tones from time to time.
Shen Wancheng noticed that Ms. Lan's daughter didn't seem to want to talk to her, but Shen Wancheng just assumed that Zhou Yunqing was annoyed by the occasional people coming to buy clothes made by Ms. Lan, so she didn't take it to heart.
After a while, an elderly woman with gray hair but a straight posture and still charming appearance came out from the inner room.
Zhou Yunqing, Wen Nan, and Shen Wancheng all stood up.
"Please sit down, don't be shy."
Ms. Lan glanced at the fact that there wasn't a single glass of water on the coffee table in front of Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao, and immediately spoke sternly to Zhou Yunqing.
"Yun Qing, what are you doing? You have no basic manners at all!"
Zhou Yunqing wanted to say that Wen Nan's daughter-in-law was also her junior, so there was no reason for her to pour tea for Shen Wancheng.
But it's impossible to say that now.
Shen Wancheng had come to ask for a favor, so how could she let Ms. Lan and her daughter have a falling out because of her? Therefore, Shen Wancheng immediately said.
"Ms. Lan, it's because I didn't want tea that Ms. Zhou didn't pour it for me."
Lan Qin walked over to the coffee table and took the empty cup in the middle to pour water for Shen Wancheng.
"If you don't want tea, then drink water."
Shen Wancheng quickly stepped forward to get a cup and pour water for herself.
"No need to trouble you, please sit down, I'll pour it myself."
Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao worked together, first pouring water into an empty cup for Lan Qin, then quietly asking Zhou Yunqing and Wen Nan if they needed to fill up their own cups, and finally pouring water for them.
Shen Wancheng's actions slightly softened Zhou Yunqing's cold expression.
"I'm sorry to have made you, a guest, do it yourself."
Shen Wancheng responded with a smile.
“We are the youngest here, and these are things we should be doing.”
After a few polite exchanges, Shen Wancheng sat down.
Lan Qin got straight to the point.
“I have already stated publicly that I will no longer make clothes, so why bother making this trip again?”
Shen Wancheng didn't speak to persuade her first. Instead, she took out a magazine, turned to a page, and handed it to Lan Qin.
"Ms. Lan, please take a look at this first."
Lan Qin glanced at the contents of that magazine page.
He chuckled and said, "Little girl, I'm getting old. It's time to give the opportunities to the young people. These competitions are the young people's home ground."
Shen Yao spoke up, "Ms. Lan, it's certainly right that you want to give the opportunity to the younger generation, but you can't give it to a despicable person like Li Gang, who is going to represent Japan in the competition."
Lan Qinyi stood up, supporting herself on the handrail.
"You said he wanted to represent Japan in the competition and promote Japanese culture!"
"I..."
Lan Qin couldn't catch her breath, clutched her chest, and slumped back onto the sofa.
"Ms. Lan."
"mom."
Shen Wancheng and Zhou Yunqing rushed forward at the same time.
Zhou Yunqing blocked Shen Wancheng, preventing her from getting close.
Zhou Yunqing said while gently stroking Lan Qin's back.
"That wicked disciple is indeed shameless, but you don't need to get sick from being angry with him."
Then Zhou Yunqing looked up and glared at Shen Wancheng with hatred.
"Don't you know my mother is old? You're showing her these things."
Shen Wancheng did not expect Ms. Lan's reaction to be so strong.
"Feel sorry."
After Lan Qin caught her breath, her eyes were bloodshot.
"Yunqing, don't blame the little girl."
Lan Qin looked at Shen Wancheng.
"I also want to thank you for telling me this news."
Shen Wancheng wanted to ask if he would come out of retirement to participate in the competition, but she felt that if she asked at this time, it would put Ms. Lan in a difficult position, and Zhou Yunqing would probably kick her out directly.
While Zhou Yunqing was patting Lan Qin's back to calm her down, she also briefly reviewed the competition content.
Zhou Yunqing said.
"Mom, I'll go in your place. Li Gang's attempt to make Japanese-style clothing using our Lan family's techniques is a complete mismatch. I don't believe I'll lose to him."
Lan Qin took a deep breath, her eyes slightly moist.
She patted Zhou Yunqing's hand and said.
“He is really talented. Even if he doesn’t surpass his teacher, he is on par with me.”
Lan Qin said to Shen Wancheng with a wry smile.
"Girl, you're telling me all this so you want me to participate in the competition, right? Actually, I can't beat him 100% of the time."
"I'm getting old."
Lan Qin's voice was desolate and unwilling.
Wen Nan, who had been watching from the sidelines, couldn't hold back any longer.
"Clothing requires skill, fabric, and design; none of these can be omitted. Shen Wancheng and the others brought the Floating Light Brocade; Aunt Lan, you will surely make it shine."
Shen Wancheng glanced at Wen Nan in surprise.
Who is this woman? How did she know that she brought the Floating Light Brocade?
The shimmering brocade was a gift from Gu Jinxing, so this woman must know Gu Jinxing...
Countless thoughts flashed through Shen Wancheng's mind in an instant.
But this is not the time to consider that.
Shen Wancheng continued Wen Nan's words.
"Yes, I brought the Floating Light Brocade."
Shen Yao was also very perceptive and immediately handed over the wooden box containing the shimmering brocade.
Zhou Yunqing took the box and opened it to show Lan Qin.
The brocade stacked in the wooden box was spotless and almost transparent, shimmering even in the dim sunlight of the room.
Lan Qin reached out and stroked the shimmering brocade, her eyes filled with admiration.
Lan Qin stared at Fu Guangjin for a long time without saying a word.
The others in the room also held their breath and did not disturb her.
After a long while, Lan Qin looked up at Shen Wancheng and asked her.
"Girl, you didn't come here just to ask me for a piece of clothing, did you? What is it for?"
"If you still refuse to come out of retirement to participate in the competition, then my purpose is self-evident. If you are willing to take action, we can wait until you win before we talk."
Zhou Yunqing frowned. "What do you mean! Does my mother look down on the Lan family's cooking just because she can't win?"
Shen Wancheng quickly explained, "That's not what I meant. I believe Ms. Lan will definitely win."
Lan Qin sighed with a wry smile.
"Girl, to be honest, I know my own unfilial disciple very well. I myself am not confident that I can beat him. Why do you trust me so much?"
"Our Chinese culture is absolutely superior to Japanese culture, and designs based on Chinese culture will definitely be better than those based on Japanese culture."
Shen Wancheng's words boosted the morale of everyone present, and Zhou Yunqing's gaze towards Shen Wancheng turned into one of admiration.
But Shen Wancheng's next words made Zhou Yunqing feel that she was too arrogant.
"I can also help you take your Suzhou embroidery skills to the next level and create even more exquisite garments."
Zhou Yunqing is Lan Qin's biological daughter and has absolute confidence in her family's techniques.
Listening to Shen Wancheng's words, she felt that Shen Wancheng was saying that their Lan family's techniques were not good.
Zhou Yunqing spoke before Lan Qin, "You have quite the big mouth, thinking you can even improve the Lan family's techniques that have been passed down for hundreds of years."
Lan Qin was also taken aback by what Shen Wancheng said, and looked at Shen Wancheng with a suspicious look.
Shen Wancheng continued.
"As we all know, the most exquisite embroidery technique in Suzhou embroidery is double-sided embroidery. I think if Ms. Lan has mastered double-sided embroidery, it would be fair to say that your skills have reached a new level, wouldn't it?"