Gasp! She's a Time Traveler Using Modern Tech to Improve Ancient Life-Chapter 447 - 445: Technology Confidentiality

Speaking of this matter, Yongtang of Lin Wanwan is looking to recruit again.

She wants to venture into the realm of Hanfu ready-to-wear clothes, and fashion designers must be cultivated as reserve forces.

It’s not feasible to fully replicate the clothing of the Great Tang for modern wear; it’s necessary to design and slightly modify it.

Moreover, besides Hanfu, silk can also be made into other style products for sale, and these all require designers.

In the early stage, Lin Wanwan can secretly source fabrics from the Great Tang, but this won’t work as the business grows.

The goods from the Great Tang can be sold as high-end products, but the store still needs some everyday merchandise.

The first batch of woven cotton cloth was shipped out by the shopkeepers on boats, with bags full of copper coin being carried into the central warehouse of the workshop.

The men and women working in the workshop watched this scene with enthusiasm and excitement!

Wanwan is indeed a celestial being descended to the world, sent by their ancestors to save the Lin family. When she says that planting cotton can bring wealth, it really does without any doubt.

Not only did the Lin Family Manor benefit, but the Lu Family Manor, which also planted cotton, made a fortune this winter too.

The people of Dafeng Village were envious, and they repeatedly approached the Clan Leader of Lin hoping to join them in planting cotton.

Regarding this, the Clan Leader of Lin naturally did not refuse, and Lin Wanwan even less so. After all, Dafeng Village is part of the same township as Lin Family Manor, and everyone should unite and support each other, with the affluent leading the less fortunate to prosperity.

What Lin Wanwan is doing now is poverty alleviation; once everyone becomes wealthy together, the strength surrounding her grows stronger, as that’s how prominent families accumulate wealth and power over time.

Only when there is shared property and interests can people work towards a common goal.

This year, the task of cotton breeding does not need to be solely handled by Lin Wanwan. Those villagers who planted cotton can also try breeding on their own. The agricultural technology guidance provided by the county government every three months is not in vain.

But regarding the two villages whose lands circulate along with Lin Family Manor, the breeding task is naturally still personally managed by Lin Wanwan.

Modern selected superior seeds from agricultural companies contain the power of modern technology; their yield is certainly much higher than that of seeds bred from cotton seeds.

This matter can wait and be addressed later.

Currently, in the west factory of the Lin Family Manor workshop, Lin Mengjin and Lin Mengxing are engaging in cotton ginning.

Why is this technology handled by the men of Lin Family Manor? It’s simple, because when Lin Wanwan mentioned it to the Clan Leader of Lin, he immediately thought of keeping it as a family secret.

The young women would eventually marry out, so they cannot learn it. The wives of the men are also unreliable; if the benefits are substantial enough, there’s a risk their families might encourage a separation.

Lin Wanwan had long explained to the Clan Leader of Lin about the textile technology and had made a contract with Xiao Chong; in two years, it would be publicized, involving the entire county of Mao in the work.

But cotton ginning is different; it can definitely be preserved as an inherited family technique.

A six-pound cotton quilt, excluding the quilt cover, sells for a string of copper coins!

The two young men chosen for cotton ginning can gin two quilts a day, and as soon as they produce them, the landlords of the town buy them up completely.

Meaning they earn two strings of copper coins a day, which is more efficient than the women weaving cloth!

Due to the limited quantity of cotton, neither Lin Wanwan nor the Clan Leader of Lin have thought about expanding the workshop.

As for any potential objections within the clan because the Clan Leader of Lin chose Lin Mengjin and Lin Mengxing to learn cotton ginning with Lin Wanwan, this problem doesn’t exist in Lin Family Manor.

First, the Clan Leader of Lin has high prestige and always has the final say within the clan; secondly, there’s no idle person in the manor now, whether involved in weaving in the workshop or fishing at sea — everyone has work to do every day and receives work points based on what Lin Wanwan outlined during cotton planting.

If you feel your work is rated with fewer work points, you can swap jobs with others, as long as you’re up to the task.

Most of the clan members are accustomed to assignment rather than thinking on their own. Having work to do every day with the hope of earning money is the best life for them.

Lin Wanwan no longer needs to teach by hand daily in the workshop, as others can naturally complete tasks once she’s taught the technical difficulties.

During a patrol to the cotton ginning room, Lin Wanwan saw Lin Mengjin, covered in cotton lint, had once again discarded the cotton cloth mask she made.

Lin Wanwan handed each of them a green fruit and said, "Rest for a while, two elder brothers. You’ve just learned the cotton ginning technique and aren’t familiar with it yet; there’s no need to push too hard. Once you’re skilled, efficiency will naturally improve."

Lin Mengjin took the fruit from Lin Wanwan and stuffed it into his mouth casually, saying, "This little fatigue is nothing; it’s not as tiring as rowing. I’ll only be satisfied if every family in Lin Family Manor can afford three meals a day!"

Lin Wanwan laughed and said, "Take it slow; you will. It might be realized this year."

"Wanwan, don’t stand here; if cotton lint sticks to you, it’s hard to clean. We’ve already learned cotton ginning; you can rest assured." Lin Mengxing replied with a silly smile.

Lin Wanwan looked at the two and said, "Two elder brothers, remember to wear the masks I gave you while ginning cotton. Don’t find it bothersome. If you don’t take care now, you might suffer in old age, affecting your health and breathing."

"Got it! We’ll wear them in a while!"

Though both found wearing masks stifling, they understood that Lin Wanwan meant well. They still listened to her advice.

Leaving the workshop and seeing the thriving scene in the manor, Lin Wanwan felt as bright as the weather.

Currently, Hong Yan has gradually become Lin Wanwan’s only personal maid.

Hua Nong is busy with cooking, and Yun Shang with managing a large household, so they cannot follow Lin Wanwan around all the time. Only Hong Yan and Kunlun, one man and one woman, consistently stay close by.

After experiencing a kidnapping incident, Qingyu, due to Xiao Yixun’s peculiar presence, was left completely void of psychological shadows.

If we talk about that day’s event, it’s likely that the group of human traffickers were more psychologically scarred.

Qingyu is the lark of the family and clan, always heard chattering and seen joyfully running around everywhere.

With an addition of a Kunlun slave named Ali and a follower named Ajing, Qingyu’s adventurous spirit was in no way diminished.

Every day after school, she leads her personal guard and maid, along with an animal army, to grandly patrol Lin Family Manor.

Even though Lin Wanwan’s residence covers nearly three acres, it’s nowhere near enough space for Qingyu’s roaming.

She loves wandering the village, splashing in the sea waves, and catching birds at the mountainside; quiet moments are rare.

Whenever Qingyu comes to pester Lin Wanwan to play, it causes a headache, but when she doesn’t, Lin Wanwan finds herself instinctively searching for Qingyu’s presence.

Today was no different; Lin Wanwan returned home, climbed the attic to overlook the distance, and was looking for Qingyu when she suddenly saw her rushing towards the house holding a white feathered chicken.