When Deng Zixuan returned home, Wan'er almost didn't dare to recognize her husband's appearance, so she threw herself into his arms and choked up. "And voila! I'm back with no arms or legs, and you should be happy to cry your nose. Wan'er burst into tears and smiled: "Look at you black and thin, people feel sorry for you!" "You may not know, I've been suffocated in the past few months," said he hugged Wan'er. Wan'er exclaimed, and Deng Zixuan went straight to the bed regardless of it.

That night, Deng Zixuan listened to the report of Deng Qiang and others and felt very satisfied. The next morning, Deng Zixuan opened his eyes and found Wan'er wearing a skirt that covered her feet, looking at him with all kinds of charm. Deng Zixuan suddenly found that Wan'er's height had grown a little taller, and she became more and more slim. "Husband, do you see anything?" Deng Zixuan got up and said, "Why did your figure grow taller?" ”

Wan'er smiled charmingly, lifted her skirt and said, "What do you think this is?" "High heels, what's going on?" "You said that Western women wear high-heeled leather shoes, I made a pair of shoes according to the drawings you drew before, and the maids all said okay, what do you think?" "Not bad! Very good, I really can't imagine that my wife has these two moments, and you are more beautiful in high heels! ”

Hearing her husband's praise, Wan'er blushed and said, "Husband, haven't you noticed any characteristics of my dress?" "The style is quite novel, Wan'er, you look good in whatever you wear." "Do you take a closer look at anything special?" Deng Zixuan shook his head. "You come with me!" The husband and wife passed through the moon gate and entered the courtyard. The cross-courtyard used to be a neighboring courtyard, but it was bought by Deng Zixuan a year ago and opened the moon gate on the partition wall, and the two houses became one. Entering a room, several maids were sitting next to the machine and were busy.

"Sewing machine, oh! I see, your dress is sewn with a sewing machine. Wan'er said proudly: "According to your requirements, Shanda asked the machine factory to make sewing machines, I bought a few, this kind of machine is so good, the stitches are dense and even, it is much faster than handwork, I can now use the sewing machine to sew clothes, and the skirts are made by myself." ”

Deng Zixuan stepped forward to carefully check that the stitches were even and dense, and then looked at the stitches that the maids were sewing and said: "Brother Huaixuan really has two shots, and the foreigner's sewing machine has been successfully copied by him, it seems that I want to help him build a garment factory." Deng Zixuan didn't expect that a few months would be like a lifetime, and it would change too much. The pedal sewing machine was invented by foreigners more than ten years ago, and as long as a layer of window paper is pierced, the Chinese also do better.

Deng Zixuan was interested in looking at the sewing machine, although it was a little simple and a little vulgar, but after all, it was a sewing machine, and the sewing machine meant weishenme? The revolution in the clothing industry is undoubtedly shocking, and no one can appreciate its value. "Husband, Brother Sheng held a trade fair, but it was lively, the sewing machines were sold out on the day of the fair, and it is said that the orders are scheduled for next year." “haha！ Brother Sheng has increased my profit again! Deng Zixuan has 49% of the shares of the machinery factory, which naturally adds another income.

Deng Zixuan was overjoyed and secretly thought: The next step must be to add fuel to the fire and prepare for the construction of a garment factory. Of course, you can't eat alone, you have to pull Hu Xueyan to do it together, this move can mix Hu Xueyan and Sheng Huaixuan together. "Husband, let's go!" "What are you going for?" "You forgot to look at the high heels!" Deng Zixuan suddenly realized. Entering another room, I saw two shoemakers at work. On the front wall is posted a graphic of high heels drawn by Deng Zixuan before, and several pairs of high heels of different colors have been made.

Seeing Deng Zixuan come in, the two shoemakers hurriedly stood up to salute. Wan'er made an introduction, Deng Zixuan greeted him very politely, and then began to check. Back in the house, Deng Zixuan secretly thought: "High heels have long been popular among foreigners, and the ordinary people of the Qing Dynasty, the old and the young, are not used to it, and it is difficult to promote it." At present, most foreigners wear high-heeled shoes of three inches, and semi-high-heeled shoes are rare, and half-high-heeled shoes can be produced by the way.

"Husband, what do you want, don't you like me wearing high heels?" Wan'er was confused. Deng Zixuan smiled and then ordered his subordinates to find the housekeeper. After a while, a shrewd man about 40 years old entered, "You go to the city immediately and recruit the craftsmen who make shoes, and I will prepare to build a shoe-making workshop." "The steward took the order and left." Two craftsmen are enough to make shoes for me, what are you recruiting many people for? "I want all the maids to wear high heels, and you sent someone to ask for the shoes of Sheng Huaixuan, Hu Xueyan's wife, and aunt's wife!" "I see! You want to sell shoes! "Yes!"

Suddenly, the cross-courtyard became lively, and Deng Zixuan drew dozens of drawings in one breath and asked craftsmen to make them. A few days later, Deng Zixuan brought back a gramophone and played Western music. "Husband, this is Western music, do you like Western music?" "There is still half a month to go to the foreigner's Christmas, and I want to take you to the ball!" "What is a prom?" "It's men and women hugging each other and walking!" Deng Zixuan came up to demonstrate the action.

When Deng Zixuan was in college, he won the third prize in the school's ballroom dance, so he is familiar with the three-step dance music that is now popular among foreigners. "Husband, what kind of system has become under the public in the hall, and it is immoral for men and women to hug and hug." "! You are my wife's weathering. Besides, no one will laugh at the casual dancing between foreigners and men, so don't worry, we only dance on foreigners' occasions.

Wan'er couldn't resist Deng Zixuan, so she had to obey, and a slow waltz sounded. Deng Zixuan pinched Wan'er's left hand with his right hand, asked Wan'er to put his right hand on his left shoulder, and then wrapped his left hand around Wan'er's waist. Under the guidance of Deng Zixuan, he began to take steps. Wan'er has a strong sense of music, and she quickly enters the atmosphere ・・・・・・.

10 days later, Wan'er has become proficient in dancing, and the key is that Wan'er is obsessed with dancing. On the night of the carnival, at the invitation of Mr. Charlie of the Jardine Matheson Central Bank, the husband and wife specially took a Western carriage to Jardine Matheson. Deng Zixuan instructed the two maids who followed him to put on half-high heels and fashionable skirts. At the same time, he carried 10 pairs of half-heeled leather shoes and several new dresses. Deng Zixuan's intention is not only to show his style, but also to show the advertising effect.

"Wan'er, it is possible that foreigners will invite you to dance at the ball!" Wan'er opened her mouth and said in astonishment: "No! I'm your wife, how can I dance with outsiders!" Wan'er, foreigners ask you to dance to show respect, and it is very rude if you refuse. "How's that good?" "I'm not jealous of what you're afraid of, we deal with foreigners, we must follow the customs, and we can't let them underestimate us." Wan'er glared at her with disgust, which was considered a tacit acquiescence.

“haha！ Mr. Deng, noble and beautiful lady, I can look forward to you! Charlie and his wife greeted him at the door. There was a lot of traffic in front of the foreign company, and men and women dressed in costumes came one after another. But as soon as Deng Zixuan and his wife appeared, they immediately attracted everyone. The key is that Wan'er wears semi-high heels, a beautiful skirt and a mink coat on the cover, and the whole curve is graceful and graceful, vividly reflecting the beauty of oriental women.

To the surprise of foreigners, Wan'er was able to conduct simple conversations in English, which was even more rare in the Qing Dynasty. Charlie kissed Wan'er's hand, Wan'er's face turned red, and she looked even more delicate. Through the jealous eyes of Charlie's wife, who was bloated, it was enough to see the problem, and Deng Zixuan and his wife entered the hall like a pair of stars. Soon the music sounded, and the foreigners left their seats and entered the dance floor. Deng Zixuan stood up elegantly and took Wan'er into the dance floor.

Halfway through the dance, all the foreigners stopped dancing and left the stage. Only Deng Zixuan and Wan'er were left on the dance floor, the production area was empty, and the dancing posture of the two was even more amazing. In this era, the waltzes of foreigners do not have many flower steps, especially the continuous circle and then reversal, and then connect the dazzling flower steps, which simply makes foreigners look stupid. After the song was over, Wan'er went down to change her skirt and half-high heels, and the next thing was almost Deng Zixuan and Wan'er's solo performance.

The light dancing posture flew all over the field, the gentleman's eyes were fixed on the golden boy and girl, and Mrs. Yang and Miss Yang's eyes focused on Wan'er's skirt and half-high heels. Every time Wan'er changed her skirt and half-heels, she put the skirt and half-heels beside her. After a few dance dances, the half-heels are lined up, which is even more eye-catching. During the intermission, Mrs. Yang and Miss Yang flocked to check on the skirts and half-high heels of the children. Not to mention that Wan'er's vanity was satisfied, and under the excitement, she couldn't help but show off to them. Although Wan'er is not fluent in English, she can communicate at a minimum.

The dance music sounded again, Charlie couldn't wait to invite Wan'er to dance, Wan'er was a little nervous and looked at Deng Zixuan with a red face, and Deng Zixuan nodded encouragingly. At this time, a young lady took the initiative to ask Deng Zixuan to dance, while more wives and young ladies looked at the skirts and high heels. It stands to reason that high heels are not unusual for foreigners, but it is the first time they have seen half-high heels, especially when they saw Wan'er wearing half-high heels and dancing gracefully and steadily, they understood the wonderful use of half-high heels. There was a bold Miss Yang trying it on, and she was not tired at all after a dance music, and suddenly Mrs. Yang and Miss Yang affirmed the practicality of half-high heels. Raised women are usually tall and heavy, so they are better suited for half-heels.

Deng Zixuan's dance steps are not only elegant and free, but also have a variety of tricks, which has caused foreign women to chase the wind. Some men began to imitate Deng Zixuan's dance steps, as if this carnival night dance party was held for Deng Zixuan and Wan'er.

The dance party was over, and Mrs. Yang and Miss Yang surrounded Wan'er, and they asked for orders. Register the shoe samples on the spot, and the two busy maids go around. Before Deng Zixuan got into the car, Charlie said: "My wife and I will visit your house in two days, and my wife will order a few pairs of half-high heels and skirts, and Mr. Deng will not refuse!" "Mr. Charlie, you and I are old friends, take care of them first!" For Charlie's request, how could Deng Zixuan refuse that!

Late at night, the carriage was walking briskly on the road, Wan'er leaned her head on Deng Zixuan's shoulder and whispered, "Husband! This night was the happiest night of my life and one I will never forget. "Wan'er, actually, my purpose is not to dance, but to sell your skirt and half-high heels, you won't blame me!" "I know your thoughts, but I still feel happy, I am married to the most haode husband in the Qing Dynasty, how many women dream of sweetness, let me get it."

Deng Zixuan hugged Wan'er tightly, feeling relieved by Wan'er's understanding. Long! Wan'er said: "Husband, you are doing a big thing, in the future, hand over the garment factory and shoe factory to me to take care of, I feel distressed to see you so tired." "Wan'er can share my worries, how can it be unreasonable, you can take care of the soap factory well, I believe in your ability." Deng Zixuan's good intentions finally came to fruition, Wan'er can take the initiative to invite Ying, it is his dream, and in the future, Wan'er will be in charge of Shanghai, he can leave with confidence.

After a month of busyness, a shoe-making workshop and a garment factory were built across the courtyard next door, and the benefits could not be enjoyed exclusively, and the garment factory was being built. Don't underestimate women's liliang, run garment factories and shoe-making workshops, and adopt large-scale production, which laid the foundation for Deng Zixuan's future production of military uniforms, shoes and hats. Although it is now Xiaohe's only showing its sharp corners, its development momentum is unstoppable. Perhaps Deng Zixuan didn't realize that his butterfly effect began to appear, and Shanghai inadvertently became a rising industrial city and began to play a role model.