Chapter 245: Can You Just Tell Me?
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
It was already early winter. Bai Wutong dug out some materials from the box and planned to make a big fur coat for Chu Tianbao.
He was tall and would definitely look good in it.
Suddenly, Zhao Lanzhi called out from the door, “Madam Bai? Are you home?’
Bai Wutong got up and walked to the window. “Hold up. I’ll be right down.”
Putting on a cape, she welcomed Zhao Lanzhi into the house. Xiaobai sniffed excitedly at the contents of her bamboo basket. After realizing that it was not food, it lay down with dampened interest.
Zhao Lanzhi took out a few bottles of flower dew from the bamboo basket and said to her, “Madam Bai, I learned from Madam Cui and developed a few bottles of flower dew for you. I am illiterate. Can you help me write down the formula? I’m afraid I’ll forget it tomorrow.”
Bai Wutong smiled. “Sure. ‘
Without any delay, she brought a brush and paper. After a long time, she finished writing down the three prescriptions Zhao Lanzhi had told her and handed them to her.
Zhao Lanzhi held the white paper gratefully. She could finally heave a sigh of relief.
Even if she forgot about it in the future, she could let Zhao Erwa read it to her.
Zhao Lanzhi put the formula into her sleeve as if it was a treasure and looked at her expectantly. “Madam, what do you think of it?’
If Bai Wutong liked it, she could go to Old Master Sheng and sell the formula to him like what Madam Cui did.
The bottle she used to contain the flower dew was just an ordinary ceramic bottle.
Bai Wutong opened it and sniffed gently.
The chrysanthemum-flavored dew was... how should she put it? It was special, but not very pleasant.
At least she didn’t like it very much.
However, in this season, the flowers blooming in great quant.i.ties were chrysanthemums. Scholarly people were very drawn to chrysanthemums. The chrysanthemum flower dew might also be liked by a small portion of people.
Bai Wutong sniffed it, put it down for the time being, and picked up a second bottle of flower dew.
Zhao Lanzhi sensed that she did not like it very much and was slightly disappointed. She watched as she picked up the second bottle of flower dew and clenched her fists nervously.
As soon as the lid of the second bottle of flower dew was removed, she knew what it was.
The rich osmanthus fragrance made one feel as if they were in a laurel garden.
Bai Wutong quite liked osmanthus.
In the early winter, the osmanthus that Zhao Lanzhi used should be the golden laurel of the late season. The fragrance was even more mellow.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Lanzhi was quite talented in mixing fragrance.
Cui Lingyi only had to teach her casually, and she could improvise and develop it herself.
Zhao Lanzhi smiled slightly and was immediately delighted. She patiently waited for Bai Wutong’s final comment.
Bai Wutong picked up the last bottle of flower dew and held it under her nose. The elegant fragrance entered her nose.
This fragrance was like camellias or plum blossoms. It was special and refreshing.
It should be the tea plums recorded in the formula.
Among the three flavors, this bottle of flower dew was her favorite.
Bai Wutong gently poured a little on the back of her hand and rubbed it against her sleeve. She sniffed it carefully, but the durability of the fragrance was a little bad. After being in contact with the air, it dissipated within a short moment.
Cui Lingyi often used many expensive ingredients to mix the fragrance. This was also the secret to making the fragrance last longer.
Bai Wutong said to the nervous Zhao Lanzhi, “Among these three bottles of flower dew, the chrysanthemum one is the most special. Osmanthus should be liked by many people. I like those with elegant fragrance, so this bottle is my favorite. ‘
“You’re really good.”
Zhao Lanzhi shook her head. “l am far inferior to Mrs. Cui.”
She knew her own capability. Compared to the dew developed by Madam Cui, hers did not have good durability, and the moisture of the dew was not that delicate.
smiled. “Don’t undervalue yourself. You’re outstanding and talented. I really like the fragrance of tea and plum blossom dew.”
Zhao Lanzhi was very excited by the encouragement. “Madam, do you think these formulas can be sold for money?”
She was very happy with just one tael.
Bai Wutong had helped her write the formula and knew that she was using ordinary ingredients. They were low-cost and accessible to the ma.s.ses.
Bai Wutong nodded. “Yes, I would want to buy it.”
Zhao Lanzhi was immediately overjoyed when she heard this.
At least her efforts were not in vain.
Zhao Lanzhi thanked her. “Thank you, Madam Bail”
Bai Wutong continued to encourage her. “You’re really talented. You can work hard in this direction and become a fragrance master.”
Zhao Lanzhi suddenly said dejectedly, “My memory is not good. I can’t write down the names of many spices. It won’t do if it’s a little complicated. ‘ She had repeatedly tried her best to memorize these three formulas.
She asked Zhao Erwa to record for her, but he did not know many words himself.
smiled and said, “You can learn to read first and take your time.”
Zhao Lanzhi had also tried to get her brother to teach her. Unfortunately, he was really not cut out to be a teacher. He stammered and could even remember wrongly.
It was impossible for him to teach her.
Zhao Lanzhi sighed. “If only Qinghe Academy could accept women.”
After sending the regretful Zhao Lanzhi out, Bai Wutong closed the door and took Xiaobai to Cui Lingyi’s house.
At this moment, Little Peach was about to leave school.
Little Peach was skipping out. When she saw Bai Wutong, she immediately followed the etiquette that Granny w.a.n.g had taught her and bowed. “h.e.l.lo, Madam Bai.”
Suddenly, she was as cute as a child pretending to be an adult.
Bai Wutong also greeted her seriously and nodded. “Mmhm.”
Little Peach was very excited. She finally understood the joy of learning to apply her knowledge.
Cui Lingyi’s maidservant took the cloak over for Bai Wutong. Cui Lingyi came out of the inner room and smiled. ‘What good stuff are you bringing me again?”
eyes curved. “The beautiful you.”
Cui Lingyi said confidently, “I am indeed not ugly.” They looked at each other and couldn’t help but laugh.
“Tell me? What is it?” Cui Lingyi asked.
Bai Wutong stopped beating around the bush. “Are you short of students?”
Cui Lingyi was stunned. “Who?’
Bai Wutong took out three bottles of flower dew from her sleeve. “Zhao Lanzhi is very talented at making perfume. She’s troubled that she can’t read. Since you are teaching one student, why don’t you take another one?”
Cui Lingyi picked up the dew and sniffed it. She was indeed talented.
She had learnt for two years when she was young before reaching this level, and Zhao Lanzhi had only been in contact with perfume for a few months.
‘Why don’t you teach her yourself?”
Bai Wutong smiled and answered. “I’m not cut out to be a teacher.
Cui Lingyi knew that she still wanted her to teach Zhao Lanzhi how to mix incense and make powder. She nodded. “Sure.” She changed the topic and said, “However, you have to help me design another New Year’s makeup box.”
As the Cui family’s financial income was transferred out of Qinghe, they lost nearly 80% of it. Cui Lingyi’s fragrant powder, flower dew, incense, and lip stain were all strangely popular.
Sheng Huaixuan met up with Cui Lingyi to discuss a collaboration. Although she could also design packaging, the packaging designed by Bai Wutong always caught Cui Lingyi’s eye. Not only was it beautiful, but it was also especially exquisite and convenient.
Bai Wutong smiled. “You’re listing conditions when I’m giving you a big disciple. ‘
When Zhao Lanzhi finished her apprenticeship, she could directly help Cui Lingyi take care of her business.
Cui Lingyi smiled brightly. “Just tell me whether you can do it?”
The corners of Bai Wutong’s mouth curled up. “Sure.” Anyway, she could get a set of cosmetics for free every time..