A Crazy Love Proposal
Chapter 183 - 183 100 Throwing Fate_3

Chapter 183: Chapter 100 Throwing Fate_3 Chapter 183: Chapter 100 Throwing Fate_3 The button bounced over to Yun Yuwan’s side, and everyone looked over as she quickly picked it up, only to discover that this button was no ordinary one.

She walked over to the old lady, and someone next to the old lady took it, saying, “I’ll go get a sewing kit to stitch it up for you.”

Yuwan subconsciously stopped them, “You can’t just sew this kind of button on willy-nilly, antique ivory buttons can easily get scratched if you’re not careful.”

The old lady’s gaze suddenly fell on her, surprised, she asked, “You know you can’t just sew on this button?”

Yuwan quite regretfully hesitated with the button, “This is the fleur-de-lis of the France Kingdom, and it’s made of ivory; this button must have been made for the royal family. Therefore, it’s likely unique and impossible to replicate. Rashly using a needle on it could easily damage it.”

The seal, currency, royal robes, and crowns of successive French Dynasties all featured the fleur-de-lis as a decorative element.

It was once the symbol of the royal family.

The old lady looked toward Zhao Qin, and though there was little change in her expression, she clearly showed appreciation, “Xiaoqin, I’ve been wearing this button for so long, and this is the first time someone knows its worth. This young lady is quite exceptional.”

Zhao Qin hadn’t expected to receive such praise from the old lady; surprised yet graceful, she smiled, “The child just happens to know a little; it is nothing significant.”

Those nearby were surprised, “There’s so much to know about buttons?”

“Such a prestigious button, and it also symbolizes royal authority, how much would one cost?”

“If not with needle and thread, then how should it be repaired? Buttons are usually sewn on with needles.”

The old lady was genuinely curious to know whether Yun Yuwan was pretending to know or really did know, and asked with interest, “Then what do you suggest we do?”

“Clothing should have a ready-made buttonhole to insert the button, rather than sewing it on,” Yuwan said with a smile, revealing a row of neat and white teeth.

Indeed, those who enjoy swapping buttons often do so without sewing them each time; if you sew every time you remove a button, the clothing wouldn’t last many alterations and would quickly look unfit for wear. Clothing should have a mechanism for easy button replacement.

That’s the mark of a seasoned enthusiast.

The reason why this garment still had the button sewn on was that it originally belonged on this shawl; to reattach it, a specialized buttonhole would be required.

The old lady was now seriously listening to Yun Yuwan, “Then what kind of mechanism do you think would be appropriate?”

Yuwan felt affirmed and smiled even sweeter, “If it were the past, I would definitely recommend a button loop, but now, I would say a magnetic clasp. Technology changes life.”

The old lady laughed, looking at the servants next to her, “Did you hear that? Use a magnetic clasp, not needle and thread.”

The servants quickly agreed.

The old lady stood up, touching the head of her cane, her face breaking into a smile, “You young lady, come with me, I have a button collection room to show you.”

Those around were shocked.

A button collection room?

Yuwan also found it hard to believe, “Me?”

This was her first time meeting this elderly grandmother.

Madam Zhu looked at her with a smile in her old eyes, “Who else but you, the only one here who appreciates their value. Come and take a look.”

Yuwan looked back at Zhao Qin, who gestured for her to follow.

Finally at ease, Yuwan followed along.

Zhu Nongzhang’s complexion turned sour.

She didn’t even know her grandmother liked buttons, let alone that there was a collection room.

As soon as she left, the ladies gathered around Zhao Qin.

“Qin Jie, you’ve taught your daughter so well. When the old lady took your daughter inside, I was astounded. I had no idea Madam Zhu had a button collection room!”

“More than that, I didn’t even know that buttons could be collected and treasured. If it weren’t for Yuwan’s explanation today, who would have thought such an inconspicuous thing would have so much to it.”

“There’s really so much to say about buttons, Little Yuwan is truly worldly. Qin Jie’s daughter is impeccable.”

Zhao Qin hadn’t thought much of it initially, but being praised by others, she maintained a composed smile on her face while feeling extremely proud inside:

“It’s just Nannan; she likes to dabble with these trinkets.”

She had no idea Yun Yuwan understood these things.

“Trinkets? They must be worth a fortune, a piece easily in the millions. We all heard it, ivory, antique, and foreign.”

“It’s true what they say, Qin Jie’s daughter is exceptional, the moment she walked in, all the young men and women had their eyes glued to Nannan, nearly popping out of their sockets. And to think she’s so well-raised and knowledgeable, such presence onstage.”

“Not like my daughter, ask her to meet people and she’ll say she’s social anxious and doesn’t want to come. Qin Jie’s daughter is so forthright, not intimidated by the crowd, handling flower arrangement with such finesse.”

Zhao Qin’s heart bloomed with joy, yet outwardly she remained unfazed, “What does the child know, she’s just playing around.”

“If playing around can lead to this level of skill, I wish my daughter could be like that. I’m even considering sending my girl to Qin Jie for guidance. When I first met Yuwan six or seven years ago, she was soft and meek. Just a few years under Qin Jie’s tutelage and she’s turned into a true lady.”

“Qin Jie’s ability to teach her daughter is high.”