Chapter 27: From now on, only you get to bully Jiang Ran!

"And then? And then?" Jiang Jiaojiao asked brightly, her eyes sparkling, thinking that RuanRuan, the younger sister‑in‑law, was unbelievably clever; only she could have come up with this method.

"And then…" RuanRuan smiled faintly, "We'll privately find a more hidden, perhaps more skilled master craftsman, secretly make another set, and that set will be our real Killer Move."

"When the time comes, if Su Yanhua really tampers with the overt Wedding Dress, I can calmly switch to this set and make her fail miserably!"

As soon as she voiced the plan, Jiang Ran and Jiang Jiaojiao's eyes lit up.

"Brilliant!" Jiang Jiaojiao slapped her thigh, excitedly looking at RuanRuan, "RuanRuan, how did you get such a brain? So smart! Great idea! That's exactly how we deal with her!"

Jiang Ran suddenly understood, his gaze at RuanRuan filled with pride and admiration: "My daughter‑in‑law is amazing! So thorough!"

His earlier awkwardness and shyness instantly gave way to reverence for RuanRuan, "Let's do it that way! I know in Chengnan there's an old tailor named Hu, whose craftsmanship is unparalleled but has a strange temper and dislikes taking new clients; I'm familiar with his grandson, so I'll talk to him, it will definitely work!"

"Great!" RuanRuan smiled, "Then we'll split up. Sister, please accompany me to Jinxiu for a quick visit—to take measurements, choose fabrics, make a bigger display, preferably so Su Yanhua can hear the rumors."

"No problem! It's on me!" Jiang Jiaojiao cracked her knuckles, eager about this, "I guarantee everyone will know that the Jiang Family's future daughter‑in‑law will have the most expensive Wedding Dress made at Jinxiu!"

"Then I'll go find Old Tailor Hu this afternoon!" Jiang Ran, equally motivated, "I'll make sure he shows his signature skill and creates a set even more beautiful than Jinxiu's!"

The three instantly agreed, and the gloom caused by the Su family's petty scheming vanished, replaced by an exhilarating sense of teaming up against a foe.

Jiang Jiaojiao looked at RuanRuan, unable to hold back, "RuanRuan, you really... make me see you in a new light."

"I used to think you were too soft‑hearted, worried you'd be bullied after marriage, but now I see I overthought it. You have depth in your heart and a lively mind; from now on, only you get to bully Jiang Ran!"

Jiang Ran immediately retorted, "Sister, what nonsense are you spouting! I haven't even had time to dote on her yet!"

As he said that, he furtively glanced at RuanRuan, his ears still a bit flushed.

RuanRuan felt a little embarrassed by their words, lowered her lashes, and softly said, "I just don't want to be bullied, nor do I want those who care about me to be put in a difficult position."

Her blend of softness and firmness, intelligence and maturity, made Jiang Ran and Jiang Jiaojiao feel both tender and affectionate toward her.

"RuanRuan, don't worry." Jiang Ran clasped her hand, his tone firm, "As long as I'm here, no one may bully you again! If Su Yanhua truly dares a malicious move, I'll make sure she can't get away with it!"

With the plan set, the three set out into action.

Jiang Jiaojiao tugged RuanRuan, chatting and laughing as they left, heading straight for the city's most grand Jinxiu Caifeng Pu, determined to spread the news that the Jiang Family would spare no expense to custom‑make a luxurious Wedding Dress for their future daughter‑in‑law.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ran mounted his two‑eight carriage and sped toward the eccentric old tailor in Chengnan; for his daughter‑in‑law's plan, he had to push that old man into action.

The Jinxiu Caifeng Pu truly lived up to its reputation as the city's top shop; its façade was bright, the glass counter polished enough to reflect a silhouette. The ready‑made clothing and fabrics displayed inside were indeed far more fashionable than elsewhere.

Jiang Jiaojiao was clearly a regular; as soon as she entered, the shopkeeper greeted her with a beaming smile, "Jiang Comrade, you're here! Please come in, please come in! Oh, and this is…"

Then his gaze fell on RuanRuan, filled with astonishment and curiosity.

"This is my younger sister‑in‑law, RuanRuan."

Jiang Jiaojiao warmly looped her arm with RuanRuan's, her voice neither loud nor soft enough for the other customers selecting fabrics to hear clearly.

"She's about to hold a banquet with my brother Jiang Ran, and she's here today specifically to take measurements for a Wedding Dress; bring out your finest materials—Su Silk, Hangzhou satin, everything!"

As soon as she said that, several women in the shop browsing fabrics immediately cast curious and envious glances, whispering to each other.

"The Factory Director's son is getting married? Is it that handsome yet reckless guy?"

"The bride is truly beautiful, as if she stepped out of a painting!"

"To be able to have a Wedding Dress made at Jinxiu with the best materials—Jiang Family really spares no expense!"

"I heard the Betrothal Gifts included a OneThree Wheel Cart! This girl is truly lucky; others can't even envy her…"

Hearing that they were a major client, the shopkeeper's attitude instantly grew more enthusiastic, hurriedly ordering his assistant to bring out the best fabrics from the back storage.

There were bright red silk satin, Su Silk woven with subtle patterns, Hangzhou satin smooth as water, and intricate gold‑ and silver‑thread embroidery… a dazzling array that dazzled the eyes.

"Younger sister‑in‑law, how about this piece? Bright red, very festive!" Jiang Jiaojiao lifted a thick, vivid red satin, sketching on it, "A large‑collar coat with a Horse‑face Skirt underneath—absolutely majestic!"

Knowing a full ensemble was needed for the performance, RuanRuan carefully selected, finally pointing to an expensive deep‑red Su Silk woven with intricate peony vines and a slightly lighter but brilliantly glossy Hangzhou satin.

"Let's use this Su Silk for the top and the Hangzhou satin for the skirt."

Her voice was gentle, yet she spoke with her own ideas.

"Great eye!" the shopkeeper gave a thumbs‑up, "This fabric just arrived as new stock, the only one in the whole city! Made, it'll guarantee you're the first to look stunning!"

While taking measurements, Jiang Jiaojiao was bustling about, at times insisting the waist be tightened to show the figure, then saying the sleeves should be loosened for a flowing look, fully embodying the stance of "we'll make the most expensive, most beautiful Wedding Dress" at full intensity.

Throughout the process, RuanRuan was obedient and cooperative, occasionally offering minor suggestions that were spot‑on, causing the shopkeeper and tailor to nod silently, thinking the girl not only looked good but also had a keen aesthetic sense.

After ordering the Wedding Dress, paying a hefty deposit, and setting a pickup date, Jiang Jiaojiao finally left, satisfied, pulling RuanRuan along.

One can imagine that within half a day, the news "The Jiang Family's future daughter‑in‑law will have a luxurious Wedding Dress custom‑made at Jinxiu" will spread through every street and alley, inevitably reaching Su Yanhua's ears.

Meanwhile, deep in a quiet side alley of Chengnan, Jiang Ran was scratching his head in front of a weathered wooden door.

He knocked for a while, and a hoarse, impatient voice finally replied from inside, "Who is it? It's noon, don't disturb the peace!"

"Grandpa Hu, it's me, Jiang Ran!" Jiang Ran quickly shouted.

The door creaked open a crack, and a silver‑haired yet spry old man in a gray, worn Zhongshan suit poked his head out, frowning as he sized Jiang Ran up, "Jiang Family youngster? Why are you here? I don't have any game consoles for you to play with."