I trade in both worlds

Chapter 285 Bag

As Chen Ling introduced it, the details of the treasure box appeared on the screen, but the reaction on the scene was unexpectedly cold.

Compared to the majestic rosewood desk, this treasure box looked small and restrained, and did not seem to immediately attract the attention of most people.

Xu Ziqing frowned in the background, thinking to himself: "Will this not be a failure?"

Just as Chen Ling was about to announce that the auction had failed and the atmosphere was a little awkward, a deep and powerful voice broke the silence: "Five million."

Everyone looked sideways and saw an old man with plain clothes and gray hair slowly standing up. His eyes were shining with love for this treasure box that he could not hide.

This old man is none other than Wang Boren, a renowned appraiser in Beijing’s antique world.

"Mr. Wang bid five million. Is there a higher offer?" There was a hint of surprise in Chen Ling's voice. Obviously, Wang Boren's intervention brought new vitality to the auction.

"Six million." Soon, someone followed up with the price.

Wang Boren smiled slightly and shouted without hesitation: "Seven million."

Xu Ziqing was backstage, his mouth curled up with joy, he couldn't suppress it.

The bidding continued, the price kept rising, and finally settled at a high price of 7.8 million.

Wang Boren walked slowly to the front of the stage with the attitude of a winner, ready to receive his lot.

"Congratulations, Mr. Wang." Chen Ling handed him the treasure box.

After the auction, Xu Ziqing happily calculated how much he would have left after paying the 15% handling fee today.

Xu Xu, seeing that Xu Ziqi and his sister were running a booming business and making a lot of money, began to get anxious.

She was always thinking about what to do, thinking about it over and over again every day.

Until one day, Xu Xu was lying on the sofa and browsing her phone as usual. Suddenly, a video of making bags caught her attention.

The blogger in the video demonstrated in detail the entire process from material selection, cutting to sewing, and every detail was handled just right.

Xu Xu watched the whole story from beginning to end unconsciously, and actually watched it for more than half an hour in one go.

At that moment, she seemed to have found what she had been looking for, and came up with the idea of making her own bags.

The next day, Xu Xu couldn't wait to take action.

She searched the Internet for a lot of information about bag making and learned about various materials, craftsmanship and fashion trends.

Then she made a list and bought all the tools and materials she would need.

She selected several simple and stylish bag designs and prepared to start her own experiment.

For her first bag, she decided to make one with a flap, and since Dayunchao didn’t have a zipper, she used metal buttons to seal the bag.

She picked out a piece of soft brown sheepskin, which she carefully selected from the market. It had a fine texture and felt great.

Cutting is the first and most critical step in making a bag.

Xu Xu carefully drew precise lines on the sheepskin with scissors according to the dimensions on the design drawing.

Although her movements were a little clumsy, after finishing the cutting, she picked up pieces of sheepskin, compared them with the design drawings, and nodded with satisfaction.

The next step is sewing. Xu Xu chose the most traditional hand-sewing method. She picked up the needle and thread and sewed one stitch at a time, striving to make each stitch even and fine.

Time passed slowly in her hands, and the bag gradually took shape with her efforts.

When the flap was sewn, Xu Xu picked up the metal button and carefully fixed it between the flap and the bag body.

The button gleams in the sun, as if adding a unique soul to the bag.

The first flap bag was finally completed. Xu Xu looked at the work in his hands, and his heart was filled with indescribable joy and pride.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Xu started making the second bag, a pull-out lucky bag.

Drawer bags are more complicated to make than flap bags.

Xu Xu needs to accurately calculate the size and angle of the drawer to ensure that the bag can be pulled out smoothly.

She pondered and experimented over and over again, and finally found the best design.

Then, she started cutting the fabric and sewing the bag. Every step was full of challenges and fun.

As the pull-out bag gradually took shape, Xu Xu's heart was filled with anticipation.

The bag was ready, and Xu Xu decided to go to Jinxiu Pavilion to find Sister Feng tomorrow.

The moment he stepped into Jinxiu Pavilion, a familiar scent hit him in the face, which calmed Xu Xu's mood a little.

She looked around, and finally her eyes fixed on the busy figure.

"Sister Feng, I'm busy." Xu Xu greeted.

Sister Feng looked up when she heard the voice, and a warm smile instantly blossomed on her face: "Xu Xu, you are finally here! What have you been busy with recently? Why haven't you come to see me for a long time?"

There was a hint of blame in her tone, but more of it was concern for Xu Xu.

Xu Xu smiled sheepishly and explained, "I've been tinkering with some new gadgets at home recently, and I wanted to show them to you."

When Fengjie heard this, her curiosity was immediately aroused.

She packed up her things and pulled Xu Xu towards the inner courtyard: "Come on, let's talk inside."

Arriving at Fengjie's room, Xu Xu gently placed the package in his hand on the table.

He said mysteriously to Sister Feng: "Open it and take a look."

Fengjie couldn't wait to unpack the package and was immediately attracted by an exquisite flap bag.

The bag is made of brown sheepskin, with delicate silver thread inlaid on the edge and a pair of small butterfly buckles cleverly designed on the flap, which is both beautiful and practical.

Looking at the other bag, it is a pull-out lucky bag made of black sheepskin.

It looks simple on the outside, but it actually hides a mystery. When Fengjie pulled it lightly, the inside was divided into several small compartments, which is convenient for classifying and storing items and also serves as a unique decoration.

"This... was made by you yourself?" Fengjie's tone was full of surprise and admiration as she carefully stroked the delicate stitches.

Xu Xu smiled and nodded, but she felt a little nervous: "Sister Feng, do you think this bag I made can be sold?"

"Bag?" Sister Feng looked at her puzzledly and asked curiously, "Why is it called a bag?"

Xu Xu smiled and explained, "This is the abbreviation. You see, this flip-top bag, I call it an envelope bag, because its shape and size are similar to the envelopes we usually use."

"And this pull-out type, I call it a lucky bag, because it has multiple small compartments inside, which can hold various small items like a lucky bag. If we call them all, we call them bags."

After listening to Xu Xu's explanation, Fengjie suddenly understood.

As she looked at these bags, which were different in style from those currently available in Dayun Dynasty, Fengjie's mind already emerged with the scene of the ladies in the harem scrambling to buy them.