Chapter 9 – The first signs of embroidery skills

Translator: ChuRen/ YuQiChen

It’s also Yan Shu’s fault for not using modern technology much and not being enthusiastic about activities like browsing Weibo and watching short videos.

Apart from occasional gossip mentioned by teammates in the dorm, Yan Shu was completely clueless about other celebrities.

Otherwise, he would have recognized Wei Tingxiao at first glance.

On his way back, passing by a wonton shop, Yan Shu ordered a bowl.

Sitting down to eat while scrolling through his phone, he used the search function on Weibo.

He typed in “Wei Tingxiao” –

A handsome Weibo profile picture popped up, with a golden V in the bottom right corner.

Clicking into the profile, it showed over 65 million followers.

“Wow…” Yan Shu exclaimed while spooning a meat-filled wonton into his mouth.

Following some recommended topics, he accidentally clicked into Wei Tingxiao’s super topic.

The latest posts were about Wei Tingxiao filming on set.

Some were in Republic of China attire, others in military uniforms, looking heroic and majestic. Yan Shu was so engrossed that he forgot to continue eating his wonton.

His hand holding the spoon paused in mid-air, his eyes glued to the photo on the phone screen.

This person… must be one of those actors who are born to shine, destined for this profession.

Just looking at the photos made him stand out so much; one could only imagine how captivating he must be in person.

Yan Shu swiped on his phone, not even realizing that with each swipe, his thumb accurately tapped the “like” icon.

This Dayun ge’er , who hadn’t really used Weibo much, fearlessly went on a liking spree on Wei Tingxiao’s related posts, even using his own main account.

Wherever he went, the cute thumbs lit up with orange marks and had a bouncing effect like a special effect.

In no time, all the “Deep Night¹The fandom name is Ye Xiao, which stands for night night but you can also call it Deep Night. The Xiao here is the same Xiao in Wei Tingxiao’s name” sisters scattered around the country began receiving the same message –

[SAP-Yan Shu liked your Weibo post]

Deep Night sisters: ???

What’s going on? Why is he suddenly involved in this?!!

…

Having eaten and drunk his fill, Yan Shu had already returned to the company. It was just after seven o’clock, and everyone was still asleep.

Yan Shu was about to walk over to the sofa in the living room when he noticed several pieces of clothing piled up beside it.

Each piece of clothing still looked relatively new, but they had tears or holes in different places.

Yan Shu recognized these as the clothes previously worn by the other four teammates.

Although he didn’t know how they got torn, the moment Yan Shu saw them, his long-acquired compulsive tendencies burst forth.

He rushed into his room, took out the needle and thread he had bought days ago, and skillfully started sewing and mending the tears.

The person who had been bored since waking up finally found something to do, and it was his favourite and most therapeutic activity.

Based on his impressions of the four people, Yan Shu decided to embroider an animal pattern on each piece.

It had been a while since he had worked with needle and thread, so his hands were a bit rusty. However, after a while, the speed of the needle threading through the fabric gradually increased.

Around noon, the group of people who had partied hard the night before began to wake up one by one.

Yan Shu was the first to rest in his room yesterday, while the others had stayed together and had quite a bit to drink. It wasn’t surprising that they were finding it difficult to get up today.

Guan Shuo was the first to come out, and when he saw the young man in the living room embroidering flowers on the clothes one stitch at a time, he looked a bit dazed.

The noon sunlight streamed in through the glass, outlining the curled golden edges of the young man’s eyelashes. With a slight curve at the corner of his lips, as if in enjoyment, his entire face showed a gentleness never seen before.

At that moment, Guan Shuo almost thought that Yan Shu had grown a pair of angel wings behind him.

The scene at this moment was as beautiful as a movie still, captivating and unforgettable.

Yan Shu was so engrossed that he didn’t notice someone had come out.

As he was finishing up, after the final stitch fell, he quickly secured the needle, wrapped the thread around, and deftly buried the loose end.

Yan Shu cut off the excess thread with scissors, a smile playing on his lips, “Mission accomplished.”

When he looked up, he saw Guan Shuo, who had been standing still, and immediately composed his expression, surprised, “Shuo-ge, you’re here… Why didn’t you say anything?”

“You…” Guan Shuo struggled to find words, unable to describe the scene he had just witnessed.

It must have been quite surprising and impressive for him.

Seeing a guy earnestly sewing for the first time didn’t strike Guan Shuo as effeminate; instead, it gave him a sense of peaceful times.

“I noticed these clothes were torn, so I just did some minor repairs.” Yan Shu awkwardly put down the needle and thread, quickly gathering all his sewing supplies.

“You call this minor repairs?” Guan Shuo finally noticed the embroidery on the clothes, each one different.

The piece Yan Shu had just finished happened to be Guan Shuo’s. Where there had been a hole, a cool cheetah pattern now proudly stood.

So cool!

Guan Shuo’s eyes lit up with excitement.

“Yan Shu, when did you learn to sew? I’ve never seen you do this before.” Guan Shuo seemed to be meeting Yan Shu for the first time.

He truly had no idea that the youngest member of their group had this hidden skill.

Yan Shu didn’t lie and honestly replied, “I learned it when I was young.”

During the embroidery just now, memories of the original host flooded back to him once again.

Yan Shu realized that memories belonging to the original host weren’t all delivered at once but unlocked when he encountered certain related things.

No wonder he had a vague impression of the original host’s family.

As he picked up the needle, Yan Shu gradually recalled that the original host’s grandmother was also skilled at embroidery, a heritage inheritor of this art in that era. She was particularly low-key and never accepted any interviews, so very few people knew about her.

With these memories in mind, Yan Shu felt confident enough to speak openly.

Family heritage, it should be a matter of course…

“Wow! It looks amazing!” You Qi, with his golden hair, suddenly rushed over. Upon hearing that all these patterns were embroidered by Yan Shu, he exclaimed excitedly.

With these exclamations, all the members of the group gathered in the living room.

Yu Chenzhou: “These clothes were initially meant to be thrown out after we sorted them yesterday. Now, with your touch, they’ve become treasures.”

Song Shi’an took the piece that belonged to him, embroidered with a swallowtail butterfly in a combination of black and sapphire blue.

“The butterfly is so beautiful, even more exquisite than the embroidery on the traditional costumes we wore before. Xiao Yan did a great job,” praised Song Shi’an.

You Qi, who couldn’t contain his excitement, was bouncing and jumping around Yan Shu, “Mine is a little cat, and it’s in gold. Haha, it really looks like me, so cute and charming.”

“You’ve got some nerve,” Guan Shuo couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

“Why is mine a kangaroo?” Yu Chenzhou curiously asked.

Yan Shu scratched his head embarrassedly, “Because I felt like we are all like joeys in a mother kangaroo’s pouch, and Leader Yu…”

“Leader Yu is like the mom! Haha! Kangaroo mom, kangaroo mom with a pouch~ The pouch is there to protect the little ones~” You Qi interjected, even singing out loud.

Yan Shu panicked, “It’s not what you think, I just feel that Leader Yu is very warm and takes care of everyone.”

Yu Chenzhou paused for a second, then smiled, “Thanks to our talented little embroiderer, I really like it.”

“I love it too,” Song Shi’an raised his eyebrows.

“Me too!” You Qi raised his hand enthusiastically.

“It’s… it’s not bad!” Guan Shuo awkwardly blushed.

Since arriving in the modern era, Yan Shu had been diligently catching up on knowledge every day. Recently, he had been watching nature documentaries, learning about biodiversity, and discovering many creatures he had never seen in Dayun.

The animals embroidered, representing each person’s characteristics, were Yan Shu’s spontaneous creations.

Being recognized for his embroidery skills for the first time in this world filled Yan Shu with a sense of satisfaction that was about to burst.

He was truly happy that he could use his favorite skill to please everyone.

This moment of joy could forever be etched in Yan Shu’s mind, lasting until…

The evening, before heading out to a dinner party with the manager.

…

In the evening.

Under Wang Shigang’s direction, Yan Shu was carefully dressed up by the stylist. This effort surpassed the styling they had done for their team performances.

Wang Shigang carefully examined the nicely packaged product he had created from top to bottom, nodding in satisfaction. “Get in the car, let’s go.”

Today, Yan Shu exuded a pure aristocratic style. He wore a white dress shirt with lace detailing on the collar and cuffs, leaning towards a European style. A delicate bow tie hung from the collar. Paired with black satin trousers that accentuated his slim waist and straight legs, enhancing his figure.

The finishing touch was a ruby brooch, with a curved silver chain hanging from both ends.

As this image emerged, anyone who saw him would think he was a noble young master stepping out of a villa manor.

Although unfamiliar with the ways of the world, he didn’t lack sensuality.

Part of his bangs were swept up, revealing a bit of forehead, making Yan Shu’s features more striking.

As he got into the car, Yan Shu could guess that this wasn’t going to be an ordinary dinner party.

In this moment, he resembled a beauty from ancient times given as a tribute.

In Dayun, where customs were open-minded and masculine fashion prevailed, it was common for the elite to exchange handsome young men as gifts.

Wang Shigang’s demeanor and the way he arranged things for Yan Shu resembled the old servants who arranged young men for their masters in noble households.

Yan Shu might not be well-versed in the rules of this world, but it didn’t mean he was foolish. He could see the calculating look in his manager’s eyes.

If today was just about having a meal, that would be fine. But if it crossed his boundaries, he wouldn’t compromise.

The car finally pulled up at the entrance of a five-star hotel, where the welcoming doorman was very attentive.

The surroundings were well prepared, ensuring no paparazzi would be lurking around.

Today was not just a business dinner but also a networking opportunity.

In attendance were not only business tycoons investing in film and television but also renowned directors and producers.

Among them was the young master from the Jia family in Jing City, with a prestigious background and remarkable achievements in investment and entrepreneurship.

This man was truly wealthy and had a penchant for handsome boys, especially young male celebrities.

Yan Shu didn’t bother admiring the luxurious scene around him. He followed Wang Shigang into a private room.

Most of the guests had already arrived, all dressed impeccably in suits, looking very dignified.

Seeing Wang Shigang transform into a bootlicker at lightning speed, nodding and bowing to shake hands with everyone was quite a contrast to his usual arrogant demeanor at the company. The sudden fawning behavior was somewhat uncomfortable to witness.

Yan Shu blinked a couple of times, silently observing everything, using his usual labeled “expressionless face” to deal with the situation and maintaining a certain distance.

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  The fandom name is Ye Xiao, which stands for night night but you can also call it Deep Night. The Xiao here is the same Xiao in Wei Tingxiao’s name ↩︎