Chapter 58: Threading a Needle (1/2)

Chapter 58: Threading a Needle

Translator: IreneEditor: X

Ai Hui had a very serious expression on his face, and his eyes were cold and murderous. It was as if the surrounding air was about to freeze up. He could not even feel the fine beads of sweat dripping down his forehead.

He held a bright silver needle unsteadily between his right thumb and forefinger and grasped a thread with his left thumb and finger as he carefully tried to thread the elemental energy needle.

The eye of the elemental energy needle was very unstable. At times it was big, at other times it was small. It was extremely difficult to control. Ai Hui had been trying for half a day, but to no avail.

A girl’s laughter sounded out from behind. When a man visited the workshop, all the young ladies naturally became curious and crowded around to observe. This workshop did not allow men to enter, so when the ladies saw Ai Hui, their eyes widened with curiosity.

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When Ai Hui started, everyone was immediately excited. They had never seen a man learning embroidery.

“How stupid, he couldn’t even thread a needle after so long.”

“Exactly, exactly, look at the sweat on his forehead and his fierce look!”

“That’s because he holds a grudge against the thread!”

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The ladies chattered continuously since the spectacle was really entertaining to them. They felt it was like observing a rare animal, especially when they saw how clumsy Ai Hui was.

Luckily, Ai Hui placed all his attention on the elemental energy needle and thread, blocking out the background noises completely. Otherwise, he would have puked blood just by listening to their teasing.

In the workshop, work desks were separated by light muslin curtains. One could get a clear view into the work areas since the curtains were translucent.

Behind the curtains, Wang Shouchuan was having tea with the old lady, and they occasionally glanced over at Ai Hui’s direction.

“He hasn’t threaded the needle yet. Do you really think he’s suitable for embroidery?” the old lady questioned indifferently after turning back.

Old Wang sipped on his tea and answered casually, “I’m not hoping that he makes a living out of this anyway. It’s just an exercise for him to train his elemental energy. Plus, haven’t you noticed his tremendous determination?”

“A little.” The old lady’s voice carried a tinge of admiration. “It’s not easy for someone his age to remain focused and not feel discouraged despite having failed for half a day.”

Old Wang became pleased. He had taken in a good disciple and it made him uncomfortable all over if he did not brag a little. “Exactly! He may have a low aptitude, but he has seven strong palaces. And, he’s really good at learning. He activated his elemental residence with overflowing elemental energy. He did it on his own without any guidance. Isn’t he great? He even managed to endure my Thousand Prajna, so I’m impressed.”

The old lady was astonished. No matter how she looked at Ai Hui, he seemed really ordinary. Who knew he was such an outstanding man.

“Seems like you’re really pleased.” The old lady was slightly surprised. She knew how bad Old Wang’s temper was and he could be unreasonably stubborn and conceited at times.

“Not just pleased, but very pleased.” Old Wang corrected the old lady. “I’ve only had two good things happen to me. One was meeting you and the other is finally finding a disciple before dying.”

The old lady was over the moon after listening to the first part, but crinkled her brows in displeasure upon hearing the second and said, “Everything’s fine, so why are you talking about death. Die on your own if you wish.”