How is it that everything this woman pulls is so… improper?
[Fashion Model Magazine] — A publication featuring unique design styles, engaging fashion commentary, and exquisite packaging. It captures the passion of all four seasons, showcasing the diverse temperaments and natural beauty of each model. Through different effects, it highlights their inner beauty and presents their vivid, multi-faceted versatility.
Time slipped away quietly.
After flipping through the magazine for a while, Miss Ying'er closed it and looked at Felix with admiration. "This book is truly a treasure. I never knew books could be made like this. And I've learned so much about different ways to dress."
"Indeed."
Felix nodded. "You can follow this format. Hire people to model clothes, take pictures (or make illustrations), compile them into a magazine, print copies, and sell them. It's a business model."
"Right!"
Ying'er's eyes lit up.
Before seeing this book, the idea had never crossed her mind.
Even the Steambird newspaper mostly reported Teyvat's news, local events, or serialized stories and trivia.
If she used this fashion magazine as a blueprint, she could create an entirely new industry.
Hiring people to dress up and then selling the images? It was brilliant.
But she had one question. She didn't quite understand the term "Fashion Model."
"Shopkeeper, what exactly is a 'Fashion Model Magazine'?" she asked, hesitating. "Can you explain these words? I'm a bit confused."
"Looking at this... it just seems to be records of women wearing clothes, with some descriptions. Would anyone really buy this?"
"Why wouldn't they?"
Felix chuckled. "What is a magazine? It's a periodical publication containing articles on fashion, beauty, health, entertainment, and art. You gather these topics, and that's a magazine."
"As for 'Fashion,' it taps into the desire of young women to look beautiful and current. It aligns with the natural instinct to seek youth and beauty."
"And 'Models'? You find women, dress them up beautifully in unique clothes, and they become the attraction. It's all about marketing. Didn't you notice how special the clothes in the book are?"
"You're right!"
Ying'er was excited.
The cover alone was enough to catch a man's eye.
"Besides the visuals, the text is important too. Just like the Steambird," Felix continued smoothly. "You can focus on women's interests."
"For example: 'Who is the most beautiful woman?', 'How to dress better,' 'Which model likes whom?', 'Summer White Temptation,' 'Leave Freedom to Life,' 'How to style maiden outfits,' or 'The Explosive Heart beneath a Beautiful Exterior.'"
Magazines thrive on catching attention.
In Felix's view, a magazine dedicated to women (and visually appealing to men) would sell like hotcakes.
Men would buy it for the pictures. Women would buy it for the tips. It was a guaranteed hit.
"I see."
Ying'er's eyes sparkled.
This was perfect.
She put away the magazine and turned back to her remaining jars.
Seven down, three to go.
She was already very satisfied.
Crash.
The eighth jar shattered. A blue and white flower fell out.
[Glaze Lily] — An extremely ancient flower. It is said to have once bloomed across the lands of Liyue, condensing the memories of the earth into fragrance.
"A Glaze Lily."
Ying'er recognized it instantly.
Not bad. Useful for perfume.
Crash.
The ninth jar was empty.
"Seems my luck is running out," she laughed softly, unbothered.
Crash.
She smashed the final jar.
Two pairs of silk stockings fell out.
"Hm? Stockings?"
Ying'er blinked. Jars contain these too?
But looking closely... the pattern was different. Unlike any stockings she knew.
She picked them up and gasped. "Such... bold design."
These weren't ordinary Liyue stockings.
The craftsmanship was exquisite, the material impossibly sheer, and the design... daring enough to make both men and women blush.
Felix: "..."
Good grief. Of course she pulls this.
[Ultra-Thin Velvet Lingerie Stockings] — A product of a world where material needs are met, satisfying spiritual demands. Woven from high-tech microfiber lighter than hair, they are dense, silky smooth, crystal clear, and breathable.
"See? Here's your material," Felix said slowly. "If you hire someone to wear these and feature them in your magazine, it will sell out instantly. You can use it to promote Scent of Spring across all of Teyvat."
"Think about it. Every nation will know Liyue has a 'Scent of Spring.' The fame alone is worth a fortune, not to mention the magazine sales."
Ying'er's items might seem "improper," but commercially? They were gold mines.
Just like Chef Mao's Instant Noodles, Ying'er's "Fashion Magazine" could dominate the market.
"Yes!"
Ying'er was trembling with excitement.
It was a brilliant plan.
A lifestyle magazine.
She could make the clothes herself, find models, write the descriptions (using the flirtyvocabulary she learned from Icha Icha Paradise), and sell them.
"Thank you so much, Shopkeeper!"
Overcome with gratitude, she grabbed Felix's hand again. "This little lady has no way to repay you... whatever request you have, I will ensure you are satisfied."
Felix: "......"
He twitched.
Drama queen.
He subtly extracted his hand. "Of course, finding models might be hard. Ordinary people won't wear such bold designs. You'll need to find people who are open-minded."
Liyue was still conservative. These stockings would be a shock to the system.
"With enough money, I believe I can find them," Ying'er smiled confidently. "Don't forget, Shopkeeper, I make custom perfumes for high-society ladies. I know many rich daughters and wives. I'm sure I can convince some of them to cooperate."
Her handmade perfumes were coveted by the elite.
Many wealthy ladies were actually quite bold behind closed doors. She knew their secrets.
She could leverage her connections.
"True," Felix agreed.
Scent of Spring was a hub for Liyue's socialites. It was a good entry point.
"When I make even bolder stockings and lingerie for the magazine... I'll bring them to you first, Shopkeeper," Ying'er winked. "You must help me check the fit. Tell me where it needs... adjustment."
Felix: "......"
This woman.
Meanwhile, in the Inazuma Sea.
Near the Kannazuka region, the Steam Battleship roared into view, instantly alerting the samurai at the Kujou Encampment.
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