Chapter 101 Hairpin Party
The afternoon sun shone obliquely on the courtyard of the Imperial College, which was shaded by green trees and filled with the sound of birds. Jiang Zhiyu walked quickly through the courtyard and came to Qi Zimo, her face filled with joy and anticipation.
"Zi Mo, guess what good news I just heard from my mother?" Jiang Zhiyu's eyes were shining with excitement.
Qi Zimo raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled softly, "Could it be about the Hairpin Flower Club?"
"That's right!" Jiang Zhiyu nodded excitedly. "I heard that the Luling Su family recently ordered a batch of exquisite goods from the silk shop in the prosperous area in the north of the city. Those gorgeous silks are needed for the Su family's daughter Su Mingyu to wear to the hairpin flower party."
Qi Zimo's eyes flashed with a gleam of light. She gently held her chin, thought for a moment, and then said: "It seems that the Su family attaches great importance to this hairpin flower meeting. But what does this have to do with us?"
Jiang Zhiyu smiled slyly, "Zi Mo, do you still remember the plan we discussed last time?"
Qi Zimo immediately understood Jiang Zhiyu's intention, and a sly look flashed in her eyes, "You mean, we want to take this opportunity to let the Su family shine at the hairpin party?"
"That's right!" Jiang Zhiyu said excitedly, "We can design a unique hairpin, combining the Su family's gorgeous silk with our creativity, and let Su Mingyu become the focus of everyone's attention at the hairpin party."
Qi Zimo's eyes flashed with excitement, and she clapped her hands and said, "This is a great idea! We can name this hairpin 'Phoenix Dancing in the Sky', which means the prosperity of the Su family."
The two immediately started designing the "Phoenix Dancing in the Sky" hairpin. They read ancient books, studied the ancient hairpin crafts, and even went to a silk shop to select silk threads that matched the silk ordered by the Su family.
A few days later, an exquisite "Phoenix Dancing in the Sky" hairpin design was completed. Jiang Zhiyu and Qi Zimo looked at the work on the drawing, their eyes sparkling with satisfaction and expectation.
"Zi Mo, do you think this hairpin will be successful?" Jiang Zhiyu asked nervously.
Qi Zimo smiled gently, "Don't worry, our creativity and craftsmanship are absolutely unique. As long as Su Mingyu wears this hairpin, she will definitely become the most dazzling presence at the hairpin party."
Jiang Zhiyu and Qi Zimo began to get busy. They personally selected the materials and made the "Phoenix Dancing in the Nine Heavens" hairpins by hand. Every process was rigorous and meticulous, and no carelessness was allowed.
Finally, the day before the hairpin fair, they finished the last hairpin, "Phoenix Dancing in the Sky". Looking at this exquisite work, the two smiled at each other, their hearts filled with joy.
On the day of the Hairpin Flower Party, the morning light was just breaking, and the Imperial College was already bustling with activity. Jiang Zhiyu and Qi Zimo got up early, dressed up carefully, and rushed to Su Mingyu's residence impatiently.
Su Mingyu was wearing a hairpin with the pattern of "Phoenix Dancing in the Sky" and stood in front of the window. The sunlight shone through the window lattice on her body, and the hairpin seemed to be shining, complementing her beautiful face. When she saw Jiang Zhiyu and Qi Zimo coming in, she turned around and smiled. That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, intoxicating.
"My two sisters, look, isn't this hairpin beautiful on my head?" Su Mingyu gently turned her head, letting the hairpin dance in her hair.
Jiang Zhiyu smiled slightly and said, "It's naturally beautiful. This 'Phoenix Dancing in the Sky' hairpin seems to be tailor-made for Sister Mingyu."
Qi Zimo also smiled and said, "Yes, when Mingyu wears this hairpin, it's like a phoenix rising from the ashes, reborn from the flames."
The three of them smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was harmonious. At this time, the hairpin flower party in the Imperial College had also begun, so they went there together.
At the hairpin flower meeting, many female disciples competed with each other for beauty, and the various hairpin flowers were dazzling. However, the "Phoenix Dancing in the Sky" hairpin on Su Mingyu's head undoubtedly became the focus of the whole audience, attracting countless envious eyes.
The hairpin was cleverly designed, inlaid with gold threads and glittering with jewels. It swayed gently with her steps, as if a phoenix was dancing in her hair. Everyone could not help but stare at it and exclaim in admiration.
Jiang Zhiyu and Qi Zimo stood aside, watching Su Mingyu attract all the attention, feeling extremely proud. Their work was recognized in this way, which was undoubtedly a great encouragement for them as they were just starting out.
Suddenly, a female disciple dressed in gorgeous clothes came over. She looked at Su Mingyu with a hint of jealousy in her eyes. This person was Su Rourou, another daughter of the Luling Su family.
"Su Mingyu, the hairpin on your head is so beautiful, but do you know that this hairpin was originally a family heirloom of my Su family?" Su Rourou said in a bad tone.
Su Mingyu smiled slightly and said, "Sister Su, you are joking. This hairpin was made by me and my two sisters. It has nothing to do with the Su family."
Su Rourou's face darkened and she said, "You... you are taking advantage of me! This hairpin belongs to my Su family, and you dare to speak so shamelessly here!"
Seeing this, Jiang Zhiyu stepped forward and said, "Sister Su, this hairpin has nothing to do with the Su family. We made this hairpin to participate in the hairpin meeting and show the talents of our female disciples of the Imperial Academy. If Sister Su feels that we have violated the rights of the Su family, then we are willing to compensate."
Su Rourou snorted and said, "Compensation? Do you think that just compensation can settle this matter? I want you to apologize in public and admit that this hairpin belongs to the Su family!"
At this time, Shangguan Zhengming, the Dean of the Imperial College, rushed over after hearing the news. After learning what happened, he looked at Su Rourou seriously and said, "Su Rourou, as a female disciple of the Imperial College, you should value peace. Why are you arguing here?"
Su Rourou's face turned pale, and she dared not say anything more. Shangguan Zhengming looked at Jiang Zhiyu and the others again and said, "The hairpins you made are indeed exquisite, but what Su Rourou said also makes sense. In this case, you should give this hairpin to the Su family as a token of your apology."
Jiang Zhiyu and the others looked at each other and finally nodded in agreement. They knew that at this moment, maintaining the harmony of the Imperial College was the most important thing.
After the hairpin flower party, Jiang Zhiyu, Qi Zimo and Su Mingyu returned to their dormitories. Although they felt a little regretful, they were not depressed. They knew that this experience made them more mature and cherish their friendship more.
At night, the moonlight sprinkled in the courtyard of the Imperial College. Jiang Zhiyu, Qi Zimo and Su Mingyu stood in the moonlight, looking at the "Phoenix Dancing in the Nine Heavens" hairpins in their hands, feeling deeply moved.
"Although this hairpin was given to the Su family, our friendship will never disappear." Jiang Zhiyu said.
Qi Zimo nodded and said, "Yes, our friendship is like this hairpin flower, even after going through hardships, it still shines brightly."
Su Mingyu looked at them and smiled, "The three of us are like the three phoenixes on this hairpin. No matter when and where, we will work together to create brilliance."