Chuxia finished tidying up the bookshelf and saw that it was about time, so she went to the drapery store to pick up the curtains.
The seamstress’s skill was indeed impressive; not only had she finished the edges of the curtains, but she had also used the leftover fabric to make two layers of ruffles.
The extra touch of the watery blue curtain fabric added a bit of warmth and playfulness.
"They look so nice. Oh, by the way, can you make clothes here? I’ll provide the design, and you can help me make it according to that."
The seamstress nodded with a smile, "Sure, as long as you can provide the design, I can make it. If you can’t provide a design, just show me any piece of clothing from the market and I can make you something very similar."
That’s fantastic.
"Then I’ll draw up a design when I get home and bring it to you in a couple of days when I come for the duvet cover. Could you make a couple of outfits for me?"
Although the fashion from the south had already started to make its way to the northern markets, after the aesthetic sensibilities of the future, Chuxia still wasn’t quite satisfied with the current fashion.
If she could have clothes made to her own preferences, that would be wonderful.
As for designing, she had some experience from her last life in the clothing business. She couldn’t compare to professional designers, but drawing a couple of pieces for herself wasn’t a problem.
Chuxia picked up the curtains and just as she arrived at the entrance of the residential area, she saw Qin Yang getting off work and heading home.
He guessed what she was carrying by the look of it, and with a slightly deeper look in his eyes, he said, "They were made so quickly?"
"Yes, the seamstress helped me with them. They turned out quite nice. You’ll see when we get home."
Qin Yang nodded, "I’ll help you put them up."
When they got to their front door, they ran into Sister-in-law Fu, who was returning from the market.
Seeing the two of them, Sister-in-law Fu greeted them enthusiastically, "Are you two out and about together?"
"No, we just bumped into each other at the entrance. Sister-in-law Fu, are you just getting back?"
"I bought some groceries," Sister-in-law Fu lifted her basket slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Lin, how do you make your braised pork? It really tastes amazing. My son tried your braised pork yesterday and has been nagging me to make it for him. I just can’t make it taste like yours. When you have time, could you teach me?"
"Sure, Sister-in-law. It’s actually quite simple. I’ll write down the seasonings and steps for you later, and if you follow them, it should turn out about the same."
"That would be fantastic, I thank you in advance."
Sister-in-law Fu waved her hands, a little embarrassed, "Hurry back. I shouldn’t keep you. Let’s catch up when we have time."
"Okay, we’ll head back first."
Qin Yang had already opened the front door of their home and was waiting for her to enter.
No wonder Sister-in-law Fu felt a bit embarrassed.
With his face that always looked like a block of ice, others might think he was displeased.
But upon closer inspection, one could see that the man’s eyes were filled with tenderness when he looked at Lin Chuxia.
Back in the Northwest, he had imagined this scene countless times.
He knew his wife was popular and well-liked and had always hoped she could be by his side, watching her manage their life together and interact with people related to him. That way, he felt his wife truly became a part of his life.
It was still not dark yet, so the two of them weren’t in a hurry to cook. They planned to take advantage of the daylight to change the curtains.
Qin Yang stood on a stool while Lin Chuxia assisted him.
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