There were plenty of tailor shops like this and excellently skilled embroidery artists in Southeast Aciatic.
When Aurelia went for her trial, the owner showered her with praises, so it was only a matter of course that Aurelia got to stay.
It was just that her payment was lower than others because she only had a temporary residence permit and did not have an official status.
Aurelia did not mind. She had never lived this openly in broad daylight. Back in Melorian, she had often said self-deprecatingly that she was a sewer rat. At that time, she would not even dare imagine that she could work a proper job under broad daylight one day—that she could make a living for herself by working and earning a salary.
She appreciated this opportunity that was hard to come by and worked harder than everyone else. Her plan was to save enough money and return Cordelia the rent that she had paid for her, then continue to save up for university.
Once they got familiar, the owner liked the pretty girl who was capable and diligent, chatting and having tea with her from time to time.
This afternoon, Aurelia was embroidering on a customer's clothes. The owner served her some tea, seeing how focused she was.
"Take a break! This isn't urgent!"
Aurelia smiled and emptied the cup of tea.
"You've been working the whole morning. Your eyes must be tired?"
"I'm alright!" Aurelia rolled her shoulders. "I'm not tired!"
"Girls your age work as little as they get to and hang out on the streets in their free time!" the owner said with a smile. "Instead, you're here working so hard!"
"I'm making as much as I can!" Aurelia's melodious voice was like tinkling silver bells. "Besides, I really like this job. I can make money and fulfill my hobby. I—"
Her eyes flitted around before she remembered the saying. "What can I have against it!?"
The owner laughed, amused. She did not just hire Aurelia for work, but she also taught the girl to write and read, so the girl's Acian had improved significantly.
"Say, Aurelia." The owner fanned her and looked at her lovingly. "You really don't have a family?"
Aurelia paused before shaking her head with a smile.
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