Chapter 2146 What the hell are you thinking about?

Pi Yangyang noticed Dong Wanqiu's dejected and gloomy expression and couldn't help but feel a little strange.

Logically speaking, selling products is a good thing, and one should be happy.

Moreover, the one that was sold was their most expensive set.

"Master Dong, that set of Dragon and Phoenix auspicious symbols must be quite valuable, right? You're reluctant to sell it?"

he asked with some confusion.

Dong Wanqiu sighed softly and said, "Mr. Pi, that outfit is indeed quite valuable. The materials alone cost nearly eight million. Besides the specially made gold thread, there are also gemstones and pearls on the phoenix crown and wedding robe, each one of which is worth a lot. Moreover, it took me more than half a year to make this outfit. It really took a lot of my effort..."

"Oh, so how many do you plan to sell?" Pi Yangyang asked again.

Dong Wanqiu said, "The original plan was to sell it for twelve million... but..."

Zhao Jingang exclaimed, "Twelve million?"

Dong Wanqiu glanced at her, nodded, and said with a hint of helplessness, "Miss Zhao, do you think it's a bit expensive?"

"No, I just think it's a bit too cheap. Leaving aside the eight million in costs alone, the time you've invested is also a significant amount..."

Zhao Jingang said earnestly.

Pi Yangyang nodded in deep agreement and said, "Miss Zhao is right. Your craftsmanship alone is priceless. Aren't the products you create far superior to those so-called top international luxury brands? In my opinion, this is true luxury, something that can only be found by chance."

Dong Wanqiu looked at Pi Yangyang with some surprise and asked, "Are you really here to buy formal wear?"

Pi Yangyang smiled and said, "We originally came to look at wedding dresses, but we happened to see your event and were drawn here. After comparing the two, we felt that Chinese wedding dresses suited us better. That's why we wanted to talk to you."

Dong Wanqiu smiled slightly, "When others come to buy things, they always try their best to belittle my products, saying that they have no brand, no reputation, and are even tacky... Then they try to drive down the price, as if they want me to give them all away as garbage..."

“That’s them. I think that the culture passed down from our nation is the true essence of our country, which no so-called international luxury brand can compare to.”

Pi Yangyang said without hesitation.

Dong Wanqiu said with some emotion, "Mr. Pi, there aren't many young people like you these days. Young people nowadays all idolize foreign brands and look down on our traditional crafts."

"Even knowing the risks of going abroad, they still flocked to Japan to buy those so-called international big brands..."

Pi Yangyang asked, "Master Dong, how much did that 'Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness' set sell for?"

Dong Wanqiu's expression darkened. "I asked for 12 million, but the other party... only offered 8 million..."

"Eight million? That's less than the cost price!" Zhao Jingang said in surprise. "Why would you sell it for such a price?"

Dong Wanqiu shook her head and smiled bitterly, "There's nothing I can do. I've been running this embroidery shop here for over half a year, and business has never been good. I've sold some small embroidery items, but not for much. In another two or three months, I'll have to pay the rent. If I don't sell a big item soon, I won't be able to pay the rent..."

Pi Yangyang's heart skipped a beat, and he asked thoughtfully, "Master Dong, since business is bad and you can't even cover your expenses, why do you still insist on doing this?"

A glint flashed in Dong Wanqiu's eyes as she solemnly said, "When my husband passed away, he told me that I must carry on the Jiang family embroidery tradition. This is my promise to him, and I cannot let the Jiang family embroidery tradition die out in my hands."

"Fortunately, my son is willing to learn, so at least there is someone to carry on the tradition."

Zhao Jingang asked curiously, "Is this craft only passed down to the Jiang family?"

“No, that’s not true. We’ll teach anyone who’s interested in learning…” Dong Wanqiu shook her head. “But who among young people these days wants to learn this? It’s time-consuming, laborious, and doesn’t even pay. You saw it when you came in; there were only a few people, and they were all middle-aged women…”

Her tone was filled with helplessness and worry.

Just then, Jiang Bianyue rushed in and called out, "Mom, the two gentlemen who booked the Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness have arrived."

Dong Wanqiu hummed in agreement, then stood up and said to Pi Yangyang, Su Xueqing, and the others, "Excuse me, I'll have to stay a moment..."

Pi Yangyang nodded and stood up as well. "If you have something to do, go ahead and do it. We'll go take a look at the front."

"Okay, if there's anything you like, just let me know. Because of your trust in our embroidery shop, I'll give you the lowest price possible."

Dong Wanqiu said earnestly, then turned and walked outside.

Jiang Bianyue stayed behind and went out with Pi Yangyang and the others.

Upon arriving at the front exhibition hall, one could see Dong Wanqiu standing with two middle-aged men in front of the "Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness" display, discussing something.

Pi Yangyang glanced at them and saw that the two men were short and stocky. One of them looked somewhat lewd and kept staring at the suit, with stars clearly gleaming in his eyes.

The other person stood aside with a hint of arrogance, listening to the two talk.

Pi Yangyang frowned slightly upon seeing the man with the lewd expression.

"Those two are from Japan, right?"

Then, he asked Jiang Bianyue with some hesitation.

Jiang Bianyue was taken aback and said with some surprise, "Mr. Pi could see that?"

“I’ve had a lot of dealings with people from Japan. Seeing how timid and hesitant they were, I figured they might be from Japan.”

Pi Yangyang said calmly.

Jiang Bianyue said, "They are indeed Japanese. The one who was talking to my mother is called Saito Hiji, and the other one is called Saito Zang Kong."

"Why would two Japanese people want to buy this suit? I remember at Japanese weddings, the bride wears white, right? With that creepy music, it feels like a funeral here..."

Zhao Jingang asked suspiciously.

Jiang Bianyue said, "The Saito family is a well-known collecting family in Japan, especially fond of collecting Chinese folk handicrafts. At the same time, they also make money by auctioning their collections."

Pi Yangyang couldn't help but smirk, "It's a pity. Even the Japanese know that the things passed down from our ancestors are good, but we ourselves think they're too rustic and inferior to so-called luxury brands from abroad..."

Zhao Jingang said with some regret, "What a beautiful dress! If my sister wore it, she would definitely look stunning! It's a pity that the Japanese devils have their eyes on it."

Su Xueqing also felt a little regretful.

Although she wasn't a big fan of wedding dresses, she was genuinely captivated when she saw this gown.

As a woman, especially a beautiful woman, who doesn't want to be the most stunning woman at her wedding?

If she could actually wear that dress, she was absolutely certain that she would be the most beautiful and stunning bride in the world.

"Although the 'Dragon and Phoenix' set has been sold, there's still a 'Blooming Flowers and Full Moon' set over there, which my mother embroidered herself. Although... it's not as exquisite in materials as the 'Dragon and Phoenix' set, it's still quite gorgeous..."

Jiang Bianyue noticed the regret in Zhao Jingang and Su Xueqing's expressions, and pointed to another dress not far away.

Pi Yangyang turned his head to look over, but secretly shook his head.

To be honest, that "Perfect Harmony" set is actually quite luxurious.

But without comparison, there is no harm. They saw the dragon and phoenix auspiciousness first, and when compared with the two, the perfect union of flowers and moon seemed somewhat dim.

Su Xueqing and Zhao Jingang seemed interested and went over to take a look.

Pi Yangyang kept watching Saito Fei Er and Dong Wanqiu, listening to what they were talking about.

It was clear that Dong Wanqiu was somewhat agitated, and her voice suddenly rose a few decibels, "Mr. Saito, wasn't it agreed that it would be eight million? Why have you changed your mind again?"

Pi Yangyang's eyes flashed; it seemed that the Japanese guy named Saito was still trying to lower the price.

This is standard business behavior, because he buys it back to auction, so naturally he wants to maximize his profits.

Pi Yangyang walked over without making a sound and stood behind Dong Wanqiu, pretending to look at the set of auspicious dragon and phoenix.

Saito Feiji said with a hint of arrogance, "Ms. Dong, three million is not a low price! You should know that, apart from us, almost no one in China would buy something like this!"

“I’ve already investigated. You’re facing serious financial problems. You’re even in debt for raw material purchases, right? And the rent is due soon, and you can’t pay the embroiderers’ wages. Many of them have probably run away.”

"Ms. Dong, what are you still insisting on? If you get this three million from me, at least you can get through your current difficulties, right?"

Dong Wanqiu seemed somewhat agitated and firmly stated, "Three million is impossible! As you know, the material cost of this outfit alone reached eight million! Moreover, we agreed a few days ago that it would be acquired for eight million, so how did it become three million today?"

Saito Feiji, with an air of absolute certainty, arrogantly declared, "Three million. If you're willing to sell, I'll pay right now. And after we buy this set, your embroidery shop is forbidden from producing the same product again!"

Dong Wanqiu trembled with rage, but before she could speak, Pi Yangyang behind her calmly said, "Three million to buy this dress? You're dreaming."