Su Xiaotian decided to explore the direction of stand-collared shirts.
After all, other contemporary clothing styles didn't quite match the horse-face skirt. Creating an awkward, mismatched outfit would be quite unfortunate.
A matching stand-collared shirt in the same color, infused with Chinese elements, would harmonize perfectly with the patterns on the horse-face skirt, creating a cohesive look.
Su Xiaotian had no formal training in fashion design, but intuitively felt that pairing these two garments would yield good results.
In later eras, fashion styles were countless. Even though Su Xiaotian had been an ordinary person in her past life, she had seen far more designs than designers of this era.
There were many renowned fashion designers internationally with avant-garde ideas, but due to the limitations of the era, their actual creations might not have been exceptionally fashionable.
Su Xiaotian believed she could easily sketch a few eye-catching designs.
Indeed, with a pen in hand, Su Xiaotian quickly sketched a design for a horse-face skirt.
Su Xiaotian decided to use the color Skywater Blue for the horse-face skirt.
The color was truly beautiful. The first time Su Xiaotian saw the piece of silk in Skywater Blue from the system, she fell in love with it at first sight, and now, she felt this fabric was perfect for making a horse-face skirt.
Compared to traditional silk, the piece of satin she presented was more wrinkle-resistant and supple, giving the skirt a flowing, ethereal quality when worn.
Moreover, the color Skywater Blue was truly exquisite and serene, with a hint of calm.
Once the horse-face skirt design was nearly complete, Su Xiaotian took out silk of the same Mìhé color to coordinate the palette.
The combination of these two colors felt quite pleasing.
Ultimately, Su Xiaotian decided to use both colors.
She then began designing a stand-collared shirt with Chinese elements.
The Mìhé colored garment needed simple outlines of patterns that would complement the horse-face skirt.
Su Xiaotian was practically all thumbs, and she knew that while she could design, she might not be able to execute the actual production.
After the design was finished, she would have to find someone else to make it.
Therefore, Su Xiaotian kept the pattern design relatively simple, focusing on a low-key and elegant aesthetic.
Two hours flew by, and Su Xiaotian finally completed the design for the first outfit.
For this exhibition, which lasted three days, each participating delegation had to design three clothing styles.
Furthermore, the three outfits had to be of three completely different styles, suitable for three different occasions.
In Su Xiaotian's understanding, this horse-face skirt, with its classical style, was perfect for casual outings or dates.
Considering it as everyday wear, the other two outfits would need to be designed in the direction of professional wear and evening wear.
However, it was already quite late, and Su Xiaotian didn't want to stay up all night. She decided to rest and design the others at her leisure tomorrow.
After a simple wash-up, Su Xiaotian drifted into a deep sleep.
The night passed uneventfully. The next morning, Su Xiaotian got up and found some paper to start drawing the second design.
Unlike the horse-face skirt design, Su Xiaotian decided to create an evening gown for this outfit.
This was much simpler. Su Xiaotian didn't intend to design it herself; instead, she sketched the most beautiful evening gown she remembered seeing. It was a simple, elegant, understated yet luxurious style, perfectly embodying the reserved and modest nature of Chinese people.
By the time Su Xiaotian finished drawing, she had almost missed breakfast.
She quickly tidied up and went out for breakfast. As soon as she stepped out, she encountered Wei Junwu in the hallway.
"Comrade Xiaotian, are you going for breakfast too? Let's go together!"
Su Xiaotian smiled, "Vice-leader Wei hasn't had breakfast either? That's perfect, let's go together!"
As Su Xiaotian spoke, she noticed a man standing not far away. He was also a member of the visiting delegation.
Su Xiaotian hadn't been sure of his identity before, but now she knew; this man was the security personnel of the team!
It seemed the two leaders had indeed specifically arranged for someone to protect her safety.
Thinking about the trouble she had caused the organization, Su Xiaotian felt quite embarrassed.
If she hadn't been so impetuous back then, she wouldn't have to be so nervous now.
"Actually, Vice-leader Wei, I can handle myself. I'm quite skilled!" Su Xiaotian said, forcing herself to speak.
Su Xiaotian was absolutely confident in her skills, but Vice-leader Wei didn't believe her. He looked the young girl up and down.
With her small frame, how could she possibly be skilled?
Wait...
Vice-leader Wei suddenly remembered that Su Xiaotian's current predicament was due to her intervening to help catch a robber.
So, was this young girl genuinely skilled?
"Did you learn? Is it a family tradition?"
Su Xiaotian shook her head, "No family tradition. I trained since I was young, learned military boxing, and later some combat techniques. I can handle about three to five ordinary people!"
Vice-leader Wei: "..."
Alright, he would pretend he hadn't heard that.
Such a delicate and frail young girl could handle three to five people.
How could he, a grown man, compare?
Seeing that Vice-leader Wei basically believed her, Su Xiaotian quickly leaned in and asked, "Vice-leader Wei, can I not have him protect me anymore?"
"It's better to keep him with you. I don't have the final say in this; Minister Duan decided!" Vice-leader Wei said to Su Xiaotian with a helpless expression.
According to Minister Duan's current thinking, even if Su Xiaotian could handle ten or so people, he would likely still arrange protection for her.
This little girl basically had no freedom during this trip.
Su Xiaotian couldn't help but force a smile. Just as she was about to try persuading Vice-leader Wei again, she saw Minister Duan.
"If you don't let him accompany you, you're not going anywhere," Minister Duan said, looking at Su Xiaotian with an unreadable, complex expression.
"Alright!" Su Xiaotian conceded reluctantly.
"After breakfast, we'll discuss some matters in your room!" Minister Duan said to Su Xiaotian, seeing that they were alone.
There were some things that couldn't be clarified directly, but as the delegation leader, he needed a general understanding, otherwise, he wouldn't know how to arrange subsequent work.
Su Xiaotian guessed it was about the clothing design.
She just wasn't sure if Mr. Feng Yushu was reliable.
If he was reliable, there was no harm in asking for his help with the design.
Although Su Xiaotian felt her designs were quite unique, she wasn't a professional designer after all.
Furthermore, since she couldn't make clothes herself, it would be merely theoretical.
This issue could be discussed in detail later; a conclusion must be reached.
"Okay, Minister Duan. I also have something to report to you both!"