Chapter 6

Just by a glance, he could measure the woman's shoulder width, sleeve length, and waist circumference, which was truly inconceivable to everyone. Ye Yu's performance shocked everyone present, even Su Quanzhong, known as 'Su the Tailor,' was stunned speechless.

At this moment, everyone present stared at Ye Yu in the courtyard, their hearts filled with surprise and more skepticism. They then turned their gazes to Li Tong, who was still in shock, hoping to get confirmation from him.

Li Tong, recovering from his shock, pretended to be calm and said sternly, "Hmph! You just randomly say a few measurements and think you can pass? How do I know if you're just bluffing everyone?"

"Mr. Li, since you brought this woman here, you must have the measurements for cutting her clothes. Since you keep saying I'm bluffing, please wait a moment, Mr. Li and everyone else..."

Ye Yu then turned his head and said gently to Su Quanzhong, "With Mr. Su's skills, cutting and sewing two simple clothes within half an hour should be easy!"

"If the measurements are clear, cutting two clothes is no problem!" At this moment, although Su Quanzhong was skeptical of the measurements Ye Yu provided, this was now the only opportunity, and he had no choice but to believe that the young man's measurements were real.

Su Quanzhong then took the fabric and cutting tools from the counter and demonstrated his 'Su the Tailor' skills in front of everyone. Su Yueyun followed by his side to assist, and the cutting and sewing process was carried out with such coordination and默契 between father and daughter.

Ye Yu watched as Su Quanzhong skillfully cut the fabric with his scissors, admiring the fact that the 'Su the Tailor' name was indeed well-deserved. Li Tong and the onlookers rarely saw Su Quanzhong personally handle the cutting, so they all stared wide-eyed.

In no time, two pieces of clothing cut according to Ye Yu's measurements were placed before everyone. Ye Yu then said to Li Tong, "Mr. Li, if you want to verify the authenticity of the measurements I provided, have your old friend try them on. However, since this woman is your old friend, it would be better if one of your people helps her try them on!"

As soon as Ye Yu finished speaking, the few servants who had come with Li Tong immediately moved far away. If the leprous woman were to try on the clothes, they would need to untie the layers of bindings, and such close contact could easily lead to infection, so the servants quickly moved away.

Li Tong was furious but helpless. As Ye Yu had said, before coming here, he had already roughly understood the measurements of the leprous woman's clothes. The measurements Ye Yu had just provided were roughly consistent with the data he had.

However, he did not want to admit defeat, so he questioned Ye Yu out of spite. He thought that even if the clothes were made, no one would dare to have the leprous woman try them on. But Li Tong did not expect that Ye Yu would use his own words against him, handing this hot potato back to him.

Li Tong glared at Ye Yu for a long time, his face unreadable. Finally, he suddenly changed his attitude, smiling and bowing, "Young brother, your skill of measuring with your eyes is truly impressive! I am truly impressed!"

"Ah... Mr. Li, you are too kind! I am the one who should be ashamed!" Ye Yu was surprised by how quickly Li Tong's attitude changed, from stormy to sunny in an instant.

Li Tong waved his hand, not sparing any praise, "Young brother, you are too modest. Today, I lost with a clear conscience, and I will visit you another day to learn from you..."

At this point, Li Tong suddenly changed the subject, turning to Su Quanzhong and coldly said, "Mr. Su, today I lost to this young brother, not to you, Su Quanzhong! Let's call it a day, farewell!"

With that, Li Tong bowed and turned to leave without looking back. The servants then led the leprous woman away, following him out of the shop. The onlookers were amazed by Ye Yu's skill of measuring with his eyes. Finally, Su Quanzhong kindly persuaded them to disperse, restoring the usual calm to the shop.

After everyone left, Su Quanzhong bowed to Ye Yu and said gratefully, "Thank you, young brother, for your help. Your kindness will never be forgotten!"

"Ah, Mr. Su, you are too kind. It was just a small effort!"

"Ha ha, Brother Ye, you are too modest. The skill of measuring with your eyes is something we tailors can only dream of! At your young age, you have such skills, your future is boundless!" Su Quanzhong stroked his beard, looking at Ye Yu with admiration.

"The skill of tailors!?" Ye Yu was more and more confused by Su Quanzhong's words.

The reason he could provide the measurements was not only because of his deep understanding of geometry but also because he had seen Song Dynasty women's clothing in a museum in his previous life, with clear measurements on the plaques.

Otherwise, even if he could estimate the measurements by eye, without knowledge of Song Dynasty women's clothing styles, he could not have measured the leprous woman's clothes so accurately. So, what he did today was more of a coincidence than a display of his scientific skills.

What Ye Yu did not understand was why this coincidence was considered a tailor's skill by Su Quanzhong. Did the ancients really have the ability to measure with their eyes?

In the eyes of the Su family, Ye Yu's contemplation was seen as his unwillingness to talk more about it. Su Quanzhong, with years of experience in the tailoring industry, was well aware of the industry's secrets. When Su Yueyun learned that Ye Yu used a tailor's skill, she admired and respected him even more.

At this moment, Ye Yu wanted to explain to the Su family, but seeing their determined looks, he decided not to. Besides, this might not be a bad thing. From Li Tong's attitude, he had already formed an initial plan.

Ye Yu lightly coughed and shifted the topic to buying clothes. To express his gratitude for Ye Yu's help, Su Quanzhong not only gifted him clothes and fabric but also invited him to work at his shop. Ye Yu accepted the gifts without hesitation and even bought a few clothes for Qiulan. However, he politely declined Su Quanzhong's sincere invitation.

After seeing Ye Yu and his servant off, Su Quanzhong stood at the shop door, watching their disappearing figures, and sighed deeply, "With such a talented young man's help, how could we fail to establish ourselves in Qingliu County?"

Su Yueyun slowly walked up to him, her beautiful eyes gazing into the distance, her expression complex, "He refused father because he is waiting for a better offer. Our sincerity is not enough!"

Su Quanzhong was initially stunned but then nodded in agreement, stroking his beard and murmuring, "You see through it clearly, Yueyun. I underestimated this young man's thoughts..."

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Ye Yu, of course, was unaware of the Su family's conversation. On the way back, Qiulan, like a happy magpie, asked him all sorts of questions, as she suddenly felt that her young master was becoming more and more admirable.

"Master, your eyes are amazing, you could measure the leprous woman's size with just one glance!" Qiulan thought of how impressive her master had been in front of everyone, and she couldn't help but smile.

"It's just a minor skill..." Ye Yu was about to boast in front of Qiulan when he suddenly felt something soft and squishy at the back of his head.

Hmm? What is this? Perhaps from overusing his eyes, he had injured his brain, causing his reflexes to slow down, so he didn't think much about it. Ye Yu instinctively turned his head to see what it was.

Ah!

When Ye Yu turned his head, he saw Qiulan jump back as if electrocuted. Looking at her blushing face and her slightly full chest, Ye Yu's throat involuntarily moved. Qiulan, seeing Ye Yu's reaction, blushed even more, regretting her moment of joy that had caused her to lean forward...

Qiulan, her face flushed, said softly, "Master..."

"Ah... that... my hair hasn't been washed for a long time, I was worried it might be too hard and hurt you! Yes, that's it!"

At this moment, Ye Yu finally reacted and, to cover his embarrassment, quickly turned his head and said, "Qiulan, you've really grown up... you used to be so small..."

Ye Yu's words, if left unsaid, would have been better. As soon as he finished speaking, Qiulan's face turned even redder, almost dripping with embarrassment. At fifteen, she already had a vague understanding of the relationship between men and women. Ye Yu's double entendre was not lost on her.

Qiulan, embarrassed, nodded and said softly, "When we get back, I'll fetch water to help Master bathe and wash up."

Ye Yu coughed and said nothing, still savoring the soft feeling of the back of his head, feeling somewhat unsatisfied. He realized that whether in his past life or this one, he could not handle emotions or women as calmly as he handled other matters, perhaps due to his introverted personality.

On the way back, Qiulan asked about Su Quanzhong's invitation for Ye Yu to work at the shop. She did not understand why Ye Yu had politely declined. After all, working at a clothing shop would earn more money than washing clothes. With enough money, they could treat Master's leg, which had been paralyzed for half a year.

Ye Yu smiled at Qiulan's confusion. He understood the logic, but that was not what he wanted. Since he had this opportunity, he must use it to find a foundation for himself and Qiulan.

How much could a shop assistant earn in a clothing shop? Even if the salary was generous, it would still mean relying on others. Now that everyone thought he had the skill of measuring with his eyes, many in the tailoring industry would be willing to pay a high price for him. In this case, his value would far exceed that of a shop assistant.

Therefore, all he needed to do now was wait at home, ready to accept the best offer. When he left, he was still thinking about how to establish himself in the Song Dynasty. This accidental act of helping had given him a breakthrough.