After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 193: Learn to Bow Down

Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Learn to Bow Down

Su Yu heard this and lightly touched the tip of her nose, laughing at herself in self-mockery.

It turned out she was not especially remembered as she had imagined, but rather a small ornament on her person had caught attention.

"I need some high-quality paper and inkbrushes, as I want to draw a design."

"Right away," the waiter replied, and with swift movements, soon brought over a stack of thick, faintly fragrant Xuan paper, along with graphite pens specially made for drawing precise patterns and an iron ruler for measuring.

These tools were neatly arranged, as if quietly waiting for the master’s inspiration to descend.

Su Yu was internally full of praise, for although the prices here were steep, the quality definitely lived up to its reputation, every item could be considered a fine piece.

She immediately immersed herself in her work, the pen tip dancing on the paper, swish, swish, swish, and in a few strokes, she outlined all the forms she had envisioned: the design of the knife handles balanced aesthetics with practicality, the shapes of the knife blades varied, some extremely sharp, others with smooth curves; in addition, there were scissors, tweezers, pliers, needles, hooks, and various other tools, each design marked with precise dimensions, compactly laid out without losing order, filling the entire paper surface.

During this time, the waiter seemed to anticipate that drawing might take a long time, and considerately brought over a plate of snacks and hot tea, providing attentive and meticulous service that made one feel at home.

From this, it was evident that this place was frequented by customers, many of whom came especially to place custom orders for special items.

Finally, when Su Yu set down her pen, time seemed to stop at that moment, leaving only the Dumb Woman’s slightly furrowed brow to hint that this process was not brief.

She handed the weighty design to the waiter, who, upon careful examination, couldn’t help but flash a glimmer of astonishment in his eyes.

Although the establishment was no stranger to customers ordering various items, an order like Su Yu’s, with designs not only novel and unique but also demanding precision in every detail, was indeed rare.

Behind each design was the revelation of the designer’s deep thought and unique craftsmanship.

"I hope that these tools can be made with the highest precision, especially the knife blades and handles which must be easily detachable yet securely assembled, the handles need to be sturdy and durable, and the blades must be sharp to the utmost. Are you confident you can achieve this?"

Su Yu spoke calmly, her face showing no hint of emotion, yet the meticulous requirements revealed in her words allowed others to faintly sense her profound deliberation and anticipation.

"If I add a hundred taels, can it be done any faster?"

The Dumb Woman’s eyes held a blend of urgency and determination, as if each additional Silver Tael increased her bet on the hope of regaining her voice.

The waiter glanced at the added silver note, a flicker of surprise passing through his eyes, then cautiously said, "In that case, I can ask the shop’s best artisan to work overtime to expedite the order, but at the very least, it will take ten days, as after all, ensuring quality is the foundation of our establishment."

Su Yu nodded and turned toward the Dumb Woman, her eyes filled with encouragement, "Ten days, just ten days, and you will have a chance that could change your destiny. Trust me, and trust the skills of this artisan."

The Dumb Woman pressed her lips tightly and finally nodded slowly, her eyes shimmering with an imperceptible glow of anticipation.

She handed over the two silver notes together to the waiter, her hands trembling slightly, as if handing over not just the silver but also years of heavy hopes.

The waiter received the silver notes with a solemn expression and bowed deeply to the Dumb Woman and Su Yu, "Within ten days, we will not disappoint you both. The shop will repay your trust with our most exquisite craftsmanship."

Having said that, he turned and quickly walked into the depths of the shop to discuss with the legendary craftsman, and the air seemed to be permeated with a tense and hopeful atmosphere.

Su Yu gently placed a hand on Dumb Woman’s shoulder, softly consoling her, "Patience is key. Though time is short, it is enough for miracles to occur. In the meantime, I will study how best to utilize these tools to ensure nothing goes awry."

The Dumb Woman looked up at Su Yu. Although unable to speak, her eyes were filled with gratitude and trust.

In this moment, an unspoken deep understanding and trust was established between the two of them, as if they had embarked on a journey fraught with the unknown and challenges.

The setting sun cast its final glow upon them, stretching their shadows long and hinting at the beginning of an extraordinary story.

And this unassuming shop, due to this remarkable transaction, was quietly marked by a stroke of legend.

The servant by her side had a determined glint in his eye as he whispered, "We’ll pay extra, but this must be completed with the utmost speed, by whatever means necessary, just hurry."

Hearing this, the Dumb Woman raised her eyes to look at Su Yu, seeing a stern seriousness in her, devoid of any jest.

This was of great importance, not only concerning Su Yu’s safety but also potentially affecting the fates of many others.

The Dumb Woman thought to herself that since Su Yu had readily brought forth five hundred taels of silver, what was the harm in paying a bit more for expedited service?

Upon hearing this, the waiter’s face quickly broke into a smile, eagerly taking the heavy silver note, his fingers gently caressing it as if feeling the warmth of the silver, his mouth curving into a contented arc as he announced loudly, "Seven days, it shall be done within seven days, to your satisfaction!"

These words astonished Su Yu in the carriage. A task that originally required a month was now compressed into a mere seven days.

She couldn’t help but inwardly sigh, indeed verifying the old saying - "Money talks."

As the carriage started moving again, Su Yu knew she could not return to that familiar home tonight.

Although Ning County did not impose curfews at night, its gates were always tightly shut when night fell.

Today happened to be the Dragon Boat Festival, and the streets were even livelier than usual, with the aroma of zongzi wafting from every household and children wearing colorful silk bracelets laughing and bustling about.

Su Yu felt a pang of loss. On such a festival day, she should have been with the innocent and cheerful Xixi and the tender and considerate Jiang Ziling, watching dragon boats and savoring the taste of zongzi.

But at this moment, she did not know their whereabouts or whether they were thinking of her too.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere inside the Jiang Family’s courtyard starkly contrasted with the outside world, filled with utter chaos.

Xie Xinghua’s feeble resistance was like a thorn that deeply pierced into Lady Zhao’s heart, igniting the fury within her.

Lady Zhao decided, no matter what, she must teach this ignorant woman to bow her head.

So she coldly threatened, "If you continue to be stubborn, Er Ya and San Ya’s fate will be the same as yours, sold away!"

Having said that, she noticed Xie Xinghua’s silence and assumed her intimidation had taken effect, a cruel smile curling at the corner of her mouth.

Immediately after, Lady Zhao deliberately threw a pile of muddy clothes at Xie Xinghua’s feet, commanding her to wash them clean immediately as a form of punishment.

Xie Xinghua offered no resistance, merely taking the clothes silently, her lowered eyelids concealing a maelstrom of emotions.