HLnovel Chapter 216 Show off
Chapter 216 Show off
"That's just right. I made the inner garment and jacket very thin, so it won't be a problem."
Zhang Zhiwei did not answer Zhu Gaochi's doubts first, but continued to instruct,
"Here, put it on, turn around so I can see if there's anything I need to alter."
However, Zhu Gaochi was nonchalant about this. He justified himself by saying,
"My wife is a master hand, she can do it in one stroke, there is no need to change anything."
In fact, Zhu Gaochi’s flattery was very appropriate.
She is indeed an expert at what she does, and every product she makes is a perfect masterpiece.
Zhang Zhi smiled and shook his head, then explained to Zhu Gaochi,
"This is a piece of wool, but it's a little rough and can't be worn next to the skin. But when made into a woolen sweater, whether it's a single piece of clothing or a lining, it's very warm.
You think, if it is kept in the Turkic side and exposed to strong winds every day, without any warm-keeping technology, wouldn't it have frozen to death long ago? "
Zhu Gaochi was shocked by Zhang Zhiwei's imagination and even more shocked by her skills.
After thinking about it, he felt that all the exaggerations he made at the moment were empty, and he immediately commented with one word,
"Wonderful, really wonderful! Zhiwei, how on earth did you do it..."
Before Zhu Gaochi could finish his question, a booklet two palms long, already wrapped in a silk cover, was handed to him.
"Cashmere Processing Methods and Tools Illustrated and Conceptualized"
'Cashmere', what a great name!
It is lighter than a cotton-padded jacket and warmer than a cotton-padded jacket of the same size. How can such a good thing not be good for both oneself and the public?
Thinking of this, Zhu Gaochi suddenly rubbed his hands again, smiled shyly and asked,
"Zhiwei, how long will it take for dinner?"
"I stewed Dongpo pork tonight. It will take at least half an hour for it to be most delicious."
"That's great, Zhiwei, please bring all the other clothes you prepared, I have to go to my dad's place and show off~~"
Zhu Gaochi understood Zhang Zhiwei's propriety and thoughtfulness.
I made him a whole set of clothes, from a small hat on his head to small fur boots. His parents, his third brother who was just there to make up the numbers, and his other unmarried sister...all had to get ready.
Sure enough, Zhang Zhi smiled and shook his head at him, pointing to the sandalwood box next to him.
"Well, it's there, take it yourself.
I have already made the labels, so when I give it to someone, I can just take a look and know who it is for.”
Zhu Gaochi laughed out loud at Zhang Zhiwei's authentic northern dialect.
"Hahahahaha, Zhiwei, you've become a bad person."
"Humph, this is called keeping up with the times!
You are going to live and settle down here in the future. If you don’t know some authentic food, how can you still think of yourself as a young lady from Nanjing?”
"Indeed, our Yanwang Mansion has a consistent policy both inside and outside - keep pace with the times!"
"Okay, okay, stop bragging and just go.
You're back late, I won't wait for you, let's eat right away."
"My lady! You can't be so cruel. I'll be back soon!"
As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi easily lifted the large sandalwood box that was half a person's length and as high as his calf by himself, and walked out of the door in the evening breeze, striding towards his mother Xu's yard.
"Really? It's not too hot."
Zhang Zhiwei's complaints were so loud that Zhu Gaochi, who had just walked out of the room, couldn't help but laugh at his own "childishness".
But, he is happy with this childishness!
My wife made this! How is it? It's amazing!
Since it is so amazing, we must let everyone in Prince Yan’s Mansion see it!
Zhu Gaochi had known how to hide his "brilliance" since he was a child. Now that he could finally show off without any restraint, he really couldn't help but want to ring the bell and shout to the top of the mountain to announce to everyone in Peking:
He, Zhu Gaochi, married an extraordinary woman.
With such momentum, Zhu Gaochi came to Xu's yard.
At this time, she was having dinner with Zhu Di.
Zhu Di's eyelids jumped when he saw his eldest son carrying heavy objects into the house.
Looking at Zhu Gaochi, who had changed his clothes just a quarter of an hour after saying goodbye, he realized the seriousness of the matter.
So he did not scold Zhu Gaochi for his rashness and abruptness. He quickly put down his chopsticks, rinsed his mouth, wiped his mouth, washed his hands, sat upright, and waited for Zhu Gaochi, who had just walked up to them and put down the box, to start his speech.
"Dad, Mom, your son brought you something good~"
Compared to Zhu Di's silence, Xu Yihua smiled happily. She saw her son's intention at a glance, and then responded with a smile,
"Oh, what's this good stuff? Could it be that my beautiful daughter-in-law made clothes for me too?"
"Mom, please at least try to guess and cooperate."
Zhu Gaochi pretended to be depressed, and his sorrow was written all over his face.
"You, you're not a child anymore, but you're still so irritable."
Xu Yihua's lips were raised, but her tone and eyes with wrinkles on the ends of her smile could not conceal her love and concern for Zhu Gaochi.
"Next time, wear new clothes, and don't be so anxious to come. I can't run away. It's so cold today, and there will be a strong wind tomorrow. How can I wear only a piece of silk inside?"
Xu Yihua also knew a lot about clothes. Just by looking at the lace-embroidered sleeve that was exposed when her son wore the clothes in layers, she knew what Zhu Gaochi was wearing underneath.
Under the influence of Xiao Zhang, Zhu Gaochi not only improved his mental outlook, but the biggest change was that he began to love to dress up.
"Mom, this is my son's surprise today!"
As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi delivered a package to Zhu Di and Xu Yihua one by one.
The clothes given to Zhu Di and Xu Yihua were different.
Zhu Di wore a long robe, a short waistcoat worn over his inner garment, and two pairs of knee pads.
Xu Yihua's was a suit without an outer coat.
Xu Yihua had a slim and slender figure, so Zhang Zhiwei made her a short top and long skirt, the most standard traditional Ming dynasty uniform.
In addition, there are six pairs of socks with fabric folded inside and outside, and two pairs of knee pads.
"Dad, let me put it on for you and let you feel it."
Needless to say, the moment he put it on, feeling the weight on his shoulders and the heat rising up after just a short while of wearing it, Zhu Di knew what was good about this thing.
Compared to winter outerwear, whether it is cotton or fur, it is at least half lighter.
And the effect is not inferior to cotton clothes. It can be used indoors on par with clothes made of mouse fur and fox fur. I just don’t know if it can still be as useful as cotton clothes and fur when it encounters wind...
But in any case, this robe is practical and beautiful, and it is a simple and elegant design that Zhu Di particularly likes.
Xu Yihua also stretched out her claws to Zhu Di early, pinching and kneading him, and then praised him with a smack in her eyes,
"This material is really good. Although it doesn't feel better than fur, it's light and suitable for someone like your father who feels like he's being tortured when he sits on a stool for a cup of tea.
How do you wear this short skirt? I think it doesn't feel too rough, can it fit close to the body?"
"Mom, I'm not really sure about this, but Zhiwei told me that it's best to wear this kind of clothes with an inner layer.
He was afraid that my skin was too thin and would feel itchy."
Hearing this, Xu Yihua rolled her eyes at Zhu Gaochi, pouted her lips, and sighed in annoyance.
After all, these days, describing a man as "thin-skinned" is not really a compliment, but neither Xiao Zhang, who said this, nor Zhu Gaochi himself were aware of this.
This couple is really...