Chapter 1561

This phoenix had bright colors and magnificent patterns, looking rich and imposing, lively and unrestrained. Moreover, its shape and expression appeared very proud and flamboyant, just fitting its status as the king of all birds. And such a pattern was just suitable for occasions like weddings.

Between the magnificent patterns, the embroiderer also used special needlework to show a special effect of light and dark, virtual and real, in the full and lively style. This effect of the intersection of three-dimensionality and virtual and real space gave this embroidery a space for people to imagine. This was different from ordinary folk art creation and was also the place where this embroidery was sublimated.

Being able to show such an effect required both excellent embroidery skills and extremely rich creativity and bold and magnificent imagination. This inherited the aesthetics of the Hudong area since ancient times and could be said to be the culmination of the aesthetics of the Hudong area.

Song Qiaoli and her daughter and son-in-law were all people with artistic talent. As soon as they saw this large piece of brocade, they were immediately attracted. After a long time, Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Master Zhu, this piece of brocade is truly too beautiful. This is a rare work of art!"

Master Zhu nodded with some nostalgic expression and said, "This is naturally a rare work of art. It's a pity that Master Zhuang Song is no longer here, and his art has been lost. It will be difficult to see such works in the future."

Su Xinghui asked, "Did Master Zhuang Song have no successor?"

Master Zhu shook his head and said, "No more. He originally had an apprentice, but during the years of turmoil, he was forced to have a mental breakdown and later committed suicide. After the turmoil ended, he originally wanted to take apprentices again, but it is impossible to cultivate a qualified successor without ten years of effort. Now who wants to spend so long learning such a craft? Not long after the turmoil ended, Master Zhuang Song also got sick and passed away, so wouldn't it be lost?"

Su Xinghui looked at Lu Xiaoya and asked, "Xiaoya, do you like it if I use this piece of brocade to make a cheongsam for you?"

Lu Xiaoya nodded and said, "Such a good piece of brocade, if it is used to make a cheongsam for me, I naturally like it. However, this piece of brocade is the master's last work. Is it a waste to use it to make a cheongsam for me?"

Master Zhu said, "No matter how good this piece of brocade is, it is a piece of fabric, and it should have been used to make a piece of clothing. If it is always kept in a box, it is a pearl covered in dust. As long as you cherish this cheongsam well, then it is worthy of it."

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Yes, with Master Zhu's craftsmanship, making it into a cheongsam will make it another work of art. This work of art worn on your body will become a living work of art, a walking work of art."

Lu Xiaoya said, "Okay, then use this piece of brocade to make the cheongsam."

Su Xinghui then asked, "Master Zhu, if I use this piece of brocade, how much money is needed?"

Master Zhu pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, a cheongsam, two suits, and two shirts, all using the best fabric, I will charge you five thousand yuan in total."

Su Xinghui said in surprise, "Master Zhu, this is too cheap, right? Just this brocade cheongsam alone is worth more than five thousand yuan, right? Please don't be polite, charge as much as you should."