I started as a spirited young man, and the system made me a male god.

Around 2 PM, after finishing his meal, Chen Fei returned to the International Expo Center.

Compared to yesterday, the flow of people seemed to be thinner this afternoon, and many booth staff took the opportunity to take a break during this relatively quiet period.

When he arrived at the booth for the new Chinese-style women's clothing, following his memory, he found a few people gathered there, and the atmosphere seemed a bit off.

The person in charge of the booth, the middle-aged woman who negotiated with Jiang Che yesterday, was facing a long dress made of intricate jacquard fabric, her face pale and her forehead covered in sweat.

There is a noticeable tear and snag at the waist of the skirt, which has ruined the original complete and exquisite lotus scroll pattern.

A young booth assistant stood nearby, looking terrified; he had clearly caused trouble.

"Sister Zhou, this, this really wasn't intentional. I accidentally scratched it while moving things..." The assistant's voice was trembling with tears.

"What's the use of saying all this now!" The person in charge, referred to as Sister Zhou, was both anxious and angry. "This is the only sample garment in this main series! The craftsmanship is an antique jacquard pattern made by a master craftsman with gold and silver thread inlay; it can't be repaired! Two important clients are scheduled to see it this afternoon, and now it's all ruined!"

Chen Fei took a few steps closer and saw the extent of the damage.

The tear was about five or six centimeters long, and several warp threads were broken.

The key issue is that the extremely fine gold and silver wires embedded in it have also broken and are now tangled together in a messy manner.

To restore it, one needs not only superb sewing skills, but also an understanding of this special jacquard technique in order to reposition and embed the gold and silver threads.

This is a task that is almost impossible to complete on-site in a short period of time.

People at several other booths nearby were also whispering among themselves, expressing their regret, but none of them could do anything about it.

Chen Fei's heart skipped a beat. He remembered his skill "Skillful Tailoring" and the "Delayed Bubble" that he hadn't used yet.

Repairing such delicate damage involving special materials is no problem for [Skillful Tailoring], but the key is that it requires a lot of time and extremely delicate operations.

Today, exactly three days after obtaining the [Delayed Bubble], Chen Fei secretly checked the system and found that the skill was ready.

He stepped forward and said to the anxious Ms. Zhou, "Excuse me, may I try to repair the damage to this garment?"

Sister Zhou and her assistant turned to look at him at the same time, their eyes full of suspicion and distrust.

Sister Zhou sized up Chen Fei, who was dressed simply in a short-sleeved shirt and trousers and looked quite young:

"Young man, you're not joking, are you? This is a handmade imitation Song Dynasty brocade jacquard with gold and silver threads, not just ordinary fabric that can be sewn with a couple of stitches. Our own master craftsmen aren't even here..."

Her gaze lingered on Chen Fei's face for a few seconds, and she suddenly felt that he looked somewhat familiar.

Yesterday, it seemed to be this young man who quietly followed the young female boss surnamed Jiang, taking pictures with a small camera. He didn't talk much, but he seemed very down-to-earth.

"Are you the one who came with Jiang Che yesterday?" Sister Zhou asked hesitantly, her tone softening slightly.

She was deeply impressed by Jiang Che. He started his own business at a young age and had unique insights into fabrics and the market. He was firm in negotiations but maintained politeness and demeanor, making him a formidable partner.

Unfortunately, her weakness is her youth; she hasn't accumulated enough capital, which is why she's sticking to her offer and refusing to budge.

"Yes, I'm Mr. Jiang's business partner, Chen Fei." Chen Fei nodded and continued, "Mr. Jiang isn't feeling well today, so he asked me to come and take a look. I happen to have some knowledge of traditional fabric repair. Sister Zhou, given the situation, could you let me give it a try?"

That last sentence, coupled with Chen Fei's calm and composed attitude and his identity as "Jiang Che's partner," finally eased Sister Zhou's vigilance somewhat.

She looked at the ruined sample garment in her hand, then at her upcoming client appointment that afternoon, and then thought about the professionalism and sincerity Jiang Che had shown yesterday...

Let's try anything, even if it seems hopeless!

At least, this young man was with Jiang Che, and he didn't seem like someone who spoke carelessly.

Someone like Jiang Che might actually have some ability when it comes to choosing business partners?

Sister Zhou gritted her teeth, as if she had made a great decision: "There's a temporary alteration room in the back, and the tools are all there... Mr. Chen, are you really sure? This fabric is very precious; it can't withstand any more damage."

"I will do my best, but I will use some techniques passed down from my family later, and I hope no one will gather around to watch."

Chen Fei didn't make his statement completely, but the confidence in his eyes gave people a sense of reassurance.

Sister Zhou had no reason to refuse such a simple request; in fact, she was even happier.

What are some family-retained tips and tricks?

It seems that Chen Fei comes from a family of tailors, so he might actually have the ability to repair clothes!

As if grasping at the last straw, Sister Zhou quickly led Chen Fei to a small space behind the booth, separated by a curtain.

Inside there was a sewing machine, an ironing board, and some basic tools and spare thread.

She carefully placed the damaged dress on the worktable, retreated anxiously, and drew the curtain, her heart pounding with unease.

We have no choice but to take a gamble. Hopefully, Mr. Jiang's judgment is correct.

Chen Fei was the only one left in the cramped space.

He took a deep breath and carefully examined the damaged area. The skill knowledge of [Skillful Tailoring] immediately came to mind.

The information regarding the structure of Song brocade, the gold and silver thread inlay technique, and several feasible solutions for repairing damage is clear and specific.

But as he expected, even with his current skill level, it would take at least eight or nine hours of continuous, meticulous work to perfectly repair the damage using conventional methods.

Now, he may have less than an hour left.

Now is the time.

Chen Fei concentrated and silently chanted, "Use [Delay Bubble]."

In an instant, a strange sensation enveloped the space around him, including himself and the skirt on the worktable.

The noise and light from the outside world seemed to slow down, become viscous, and almost stagnant in an instant.

Inside the [delay bubble], he didn't notice any changes; everything about him, including his thoughts and actions, was normal.

After determining that the skill had taken effect by sound, Chen Fei didn't waste a second. He immediately picked up his special embroidery scissors and carefully trimmed the broken and rough yarn ends.

Then, from the spare spools on the worktable, find the thread that is closest in color and thickness to the original yarn and thread it through the needle.

His fingers were as steady as a rock, moving so fast they were almost blurry, yet incredibly precise.

With the help of the [delayed bubble], he seemed to enter a state of absolute focus and flow.

Repairing the warp threads, straightening the weft threads, and most importantly dealing with those slightly tangled gold and silver threads.

Using specially made tweezers and a magnifying glass on the worktable, he meticulously picked out and straightened the gold and silver threads, which were finer than a hair, one by one, and then re-woven and embedded them little by little according to the pattern of the garment.

This process is extremely demanding on both mental and visual attention.

But with the help of [delayed bubbles], he has enough patience to do his best, and even time to rest and relax his eyes and fingers.

During a break from relaxing, Chen Fei also took out his phone to take a look.

It was discovered that the phone could still function normally under the influence of the bubbles, the only drawback being that it could not access the internet and the signal transmission speed was almost zero.

After learning about the skills, Chen Fei continued working.

Although the bubbles could extend the time to 24 hours, Chen Fei didn't want to stay in this small space for 24 hours, where he wouldn't even be able to sleep.

Eight hours later.

Sew, hide the knots, carefully shape with a low-temperature iron... When the last step was completed, Chen Fei breathed a sigh of relief and removed the [delay bubble].