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Chapter 121 - 121: Thunderous Applause
Chapter 121 - 121: Thunderous Applause
Chapter 121: Thunderous Applause
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“This embroidery is not from any famous person. I used an entire year to embroider it. Moreover, it’s a double-sided embroidery.” When everyone heard her say this, they could not help but be shocked. No one expected Bai Bing to know this. Most importantly, it was a double-sided embroidery. It looked very difficult.
When the host heard this, he also revealed a shocked expression. “Double-sided embroidery? Really?”
After Bai Bing heard this, she flipped the embroidery again. Indeed, there was an article on the back. In front was a mandarin duck playing with the water, and behind it was a flower blooming. It was really amazing.
The host’s mouth fell open. He paused for a moment and continued, “It’s really a double-sided embroidery with flowers blooming at the back. This is really difficult! How did you do it?”
“Speaking of which, there’s a history between us. Our family has a good relationship with the double-sided embroidery master, Ms. Zheng. I also invited her to my show previously. Later, I took her as my master and learned double-sided embroidery from her. That’s why I have this work today.”
Bai Bing smiled as she spoke. Although this double-sided embroidery was very difficult, there was no hint of pride in her eyes. She was very well-mannered. “Is it Ms. Zheng Xin?” The host quickly asked.
“That’s right, it’s Ms. Zheng Xin, the 18th generation successor of Double-sided embroidery,” Bai Bing replied.
When she said this, the socialites below the stage couldn’t help but be envious. To be able to become Ms. Zheng Xin’s disciple, didn’t that mean that Bai Bing was also a successor? It gave people an extraordinary feeling.
“Miss Bai, can you give us a simple introduction to double-sided embroidery? I think many people don’t know, so let us understand.” The host was really flattering Bai Bing.
“Alright, then I’ll be succinct. The history of double-sided embroidery dates back to the Tang Dynasty. During the Song Dynasty, the royal family had already started to use it. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was already at its peak. Many concubines in the palace loved to use double-sided fan or brocade handkerchiefs. During the Republic of China, ordinary people could also use double-sided embroidery, but only rich people could use it. As there were very few people who knew double-sided embroidery, there were very few works. Naturally, they were extremely precious.”
“Damn, she actually made embroidery. It’s even a double-sided embroidery. It’s really competitive!” Lin Feng couldn’t believe his eyes and what he had heard just now. It was as if he had been brought back to ancient times. Bai Bing was really something!
“Miss Bai is indeed not an ordinary person. Not everyone can show off such a thing. She’s too talented.” Jiang Youyi couldn’t help but sigh. Although Bai Bing had gone against her previously, she had to admit that this embroidery was really excellent.
“What’s so great about it? You can compete with her.” Lu Yunxiao didn’t take it seriously at all. His reaction was different from others.
“I think I’ll pass! I’m not that talented, but I quite like this double-sided embroidery. Can you bid for it for me?” Jiang Youyi said and looked at Lu Yunxiao tentatively.
Lu Yunxiao didn’t believe that she liked it.
He chuckled. “Didn’t I tell you? I’ll only buy your things.”
“Miss Bai, what’s your price for this double-sided embroidery?” the host continued to ask.
“Let’s make it 80,000 yuan! It’s auspicious.” Bai Bing smiled and continued, “This embroidery symbolizes peace. The front is a mandarin duck playing in the water, and the back is a flower blooming. It symbolizes beautiful love. If any man likes it, he can give it to his girlfriend in the future.”
With this sales pitch, the double-sided embroidery became even more popular.
A tycoon immediately raised his card. “I bid 150,000.”
More and more people raised their cards. After a few rounds, the price increased to 800,000. In the end, they stopped with 850,000.
Bai Bing was definitely pleased with such a high price. Before she left the stage, she even gave Jiang Youyi a provocative look.
The next person to go on stage was the daughter of the finance minister, Zhang Kehui. She was performing. A staff member brought up an expensive piano. Then, she sat on the piano stool and began to play. She played “Reminiscences de Don Juan”, a piano piece by Liszt, based on Mozart’s opera Don Juan.
Originally, Don Juan was very long, but after being adapted by Liszt, it became short. However, shortness did not mean that it was simple. Instead, it was more difficult. The rhythm and technique of this tune were very difficult to control. Very few people played it.
Zhang Kehui played this song the moment she came up. It could be seen that her piano foundation was not ordinary.
The daughters of rich families all had some talent. Her performance was extremely ingenious, as if Liszt was playing the piano again. The people below the stage applauded after listening to the song..