Xiao Chu looked out the window.

The visibility in the summer sky was incredibly high, with the sun illuminating everything clearly.

This was his first time riding an airship.

The Wasteland Development Company's airship was light and stable, and although there was a slight vibration from the interlocking parts, this was also present on the enhanced car.

Several passengers had already fallen asleep in their seats.

His wife leaned over and whispered in his ear, "There's actually a toilet here..."

Xiao Chu only then noticed that there was a small room in the back half of the gondola. The door had the word "Toilet" written on it in the common language of the Western Continent.

"Do you want to go?"

"No!"

His wife whispered even more quietly, "I don't know if it's clean or not."

Xiao Chu said, "I'll go in first and check it out for you."

"Okay."

He stood up and went to the toilet. It was small but very clean, with a sink and a wooden toilet. There was even some rough paper in the box on the toilet.

Xiao Chu thought, as expected of the Wasteland Company, even the toilet on the airship was so refined.

He came out and told his wife about the situation inside.

Only then did his wife feel relieved and went inside, closing the door behind her.

Someone next to him called out to Xiao Chu.

"Friend, are you going to Sand Port City or Jade City?"

Xiao Chu was sitting in an aisle seat, his wife Chen Yin by the window, and the person talking to him was sitting on the other side of the aisle.

The other party was a tall man wearing a black short shirt and brown shorts, with a square face that exuded a sense of justice.

Xiao Chu said, "Jade City."

"Me too. There's a water shortage everywhere now, and infectious diseases are rampant. I heard you can drink as much water as you want in Sand Port, and the hospital there is great, so a lot of people are heading that way."

The man's straightforwardness was evident in his speech.

"Friend, my name is Fang Hui, from Nikan Town in Glass Castle, and I'm a shoemaker. What do you do?"

Xiao Chu replied, "Xiao Chu, from Cotton and Hemp Land, a tailor."

The man was delighted, "So we're sort of in the same trade, what a coincidence. When we get there, I'll treat you and your wife to a meal. We'll be friends from now on."

"I'll fix your shoes for free in the future."

Fang Hui suddenly lowered his voice, "Speaking of which, you're a tailor and I'm a shoemaker, we actually have a great opportunity, but we're not sure if it'll work out."

"Do you know the Jade City Clothing Factory?"

Xiao Chu nodded.

"I heard they're hiring recently, and once you're in, you'll be a full-time employee of the Wasteland Company."

Xiao Chu was taken aback, "Really?"

"Absolutely, they actually started recruiting two months ago."

Fang Hui said boldly, "There's an outsourced employee from the Wasteland Company in Glass Castle, learning glass manufacturing and management technology, and the news came from him. I made shoes there, don't be fooled by my rough appearance, I have decent skills."

"How do you like my shoes?"

Xiao Chu looked at the man's feet.

He had noticed earlier that Fang Hui was wearing a pair of gray-black knitted shoes with rubber soles, simple yet stylish, with stripe patterns on the sides.

Men tend to notice each other's shoes first.

These shoes can only be hand-knitted at the moment, and each pair is expensive, but they're lightweight and breathable, perfect for the high-temperature summer days.

"Exquisite craftsmanship, very handsome."

The compliment made Fang Hui smile broadly, "Not bad, the process is a bit troublesome though."

"That's because of these shoes—an outsourced employee at the Wasteland Company named A'Zhe really liked my shoes and we hit it off immediately."

"He told me that the clothing factory is hiring. They need craftsmen for clothes, hats, shoes, and blankets. But now they only want experienced people who can design and make patterns, not just those who can replicate and copy. They want people with their own ideas."

Fang Hui said seriously, "Brother, I noticed your outfit when we boarded the airship. It's impressive. Otherwise, I wouldn't have struck up a conversation."

Xiao Chu was wearing a loose green-and-white-striped short-sleeve shirt and beige long pants, both handmade by him.

"So, once we get off the airship, let's sign up first, then we'll eat."

Fang Hui said, "According to A'Zhe, the clothing factory is very strict on interviews, with Chief Designer Miss Xiao Tao personally conducting them. You have to pass her test."

When Chen Yin returned, Xiao Chu introduced her to Fang Hui, and the three of them chatted away.

Before long, the pilot's voice came over the airship's speaker.

"We will soon arrive at Jade City Heliport No. 2, expected to land in 15 minutes. Please fasten your seatbelts and remain seated."

After a while, the airship slowly descended.

Xiao Chu stepped out of the airship and saw a platform not far ahead, with several vehicles parked, including enhanced cars and a special kind of mechanical vehicle.

"Coming to Jade City, of course, we have to take a mechanical bull."

Fang Hui hailed one of the mechanical vehicles.

The three of them got in.

The mechanical bull made a strong noise, "2 iron per person, children ride free."

Fang Hui said, "Please take us to the Jade City Clothing Factory."

"Destination confirmed, passengers prepare for departure."

The mechanical bull honked and joined the high-speed traffic on the elevated bridge.

Fang Hui continued to introduce Xiao Chu and Chen Yin to the area along the way.

He knew about this place because he had been here once before. At that time, he came by steamboat hoping to find a job, but the company wasn't hiring so he returned home.

This summer's severe drought caused many in Glass Castle to fall ill from drinking water, and the water shortage grew increasingly dire, prompting him to seek a livelihood here.

The clothing factory was located in the north of Jade City, near the Dead Sea Channel No. 2, with direct access to water supply.

Fang Hui went in first and came out about an hour later.

He was beaming with joy, "I was lucky, I got hired. They really need shoemakers now, and since my skills are decent, Miss Xiao Tao holds me in high regard."

"You go ahead, not many people know about this yet, grab a spot while you can."

Xiao Chu nodded.

In one of the clothing factory's rooms, he met Chief Designer Xiao Tao.

She looked about fourteen or fifteen, very young, with glowing white skin and a warm smile that made it hard to look away.

The interview wasn't formal; Xiao Tao and Xiao Chu talked about various clothing styles and designs, as well as popular elements.

In the end, she happily said, "Welcome aboard, Mr. Xiao Chu. Your aesthetics and experience are impressive, we warmly welcome such an outstanding designer at our clothing factory."

"However, our salary isn't very high. Currently, the monthly salary is 12,000 mushrooms, but it's not busy here, much more relaxed than other units in the manufacturing department. Only when the company releases new products do we need to quickly design and produce related clothing."

"Like the previous 'Steamboat' short sleeves, and recently, the 'Mars Electric Cat'. How about starting in three days?"

Xiao Chu nodded, "Okay."

"I'll also apply for free housing for you. Jade City is full at the moment, so only the Mushroom House District is available. Which type do you prefer? The largest available is a high fort, but it's hard to clean. I recommend a two-story spacious improvement type, with three bedrooms, one living room, one kitchen, and two bathrooms."

Xiao Tao counted her fingers, "There will be free basic equipment and furniture like cooling boxes, Flame Cups, Yellow Firefly Mushrooms, tables, chairs, and beds."

Xiao Chu was somewhat stunned.

Getting a house directly upon employment!

He quickly said, "Thank you, thank you... We'll go with the improvement type."

"Got it."

Xiao Tao nodded, "Wait a moment, I'll get the key and try to find you a good location."

She ran out and came back shortly with a key for Xiao Chu.

"Mushroom House District, Area 3, House 114, not far from here. It's a new Yellow Giant Mushroom second-generation house, hope you like it."

"Thank you very much, Miss Xiao Tao."

Xiao Chu took the key and left the clothing factory, feeling a bit unreal.

Waiting outside, Fang Hui laughed, "I knew it, you were sure to get it! As a company employee, you have no extra expenses, and medical care is free. Your salary alone is enough for both of you to live on."

Xiao Chu explained, "My wife is actually more capable than I am. She's a pharmacist and has been treating basic illnesses in our hometown for six years."

"Wow!"

Fang Hui widened his eyes, then scratched his head, "I underestimated her. Didn't know your wife is a doctor. Future prescriptions should be lighter; I'm afraid of injections, so pills are better. I apologize in advance!"

They all laughed loudly.

…

And so, Xiao Chu and his wife settled in Jade City.

Xiao Chu quickly got involved in the design of the 'Mars Electric Cat' short-sleeved shirt. Though not complicated, the patterns and embroidery took some time and effort.

The final product was a loose white short-sleeved shirt, with a cat head on the right front hem, trailing a blue arc towards the red Mars logo in the center of the back.

The Mars Electric Cat short-sleeve was also very popular and quickly entered mass production.

Meanwhile, Fang Hui's side was slower due to the labor-intensive shoemaking process.

Chen Yin also successfully got a job at Maria Hospital. However, since she wasn't a practicing doctor from a big city, she could only start as a nurse. Despite the busy work, she enjoyed it.

"Maria Hospital is very clean, with excellent disinfection and hygiene! There are lots of advanced equipment that I've never seen before!"

"The medical conditions here are great! No wonder the recovery rate is so high!"

"The doctors here are amazing, especially Dean Da Vinci. He's incredible. I have to learn a lot from them! The Dean said that after two years as a nurse and passing the internal exam, I can be promoted to a full-fledged doctor...

One day, Xiao Chu was sketching designs at the clothing factory.

Suddenly, he heard that familiar distant voice, and an image of a glowing figure with giant wings appeared in his mind.

——Have you made the new clothes?

Xiao Chu shivered.

He quickly responded in his mind.

"Not yet, Great Deity."

——Make new clothes.

——Use their own essence as thread, make new clothes for them.

"Yes!"

Xiao Chu had a mixture of reverence, awe, fear, and unease towards this mysterious deity.

The Divine Clothing would give the wearer immense appeal, making them more noticeable and gaining trust in social interactions and mating.

Several high-ranking Guangna Species sought out Xiao Chu to make clothes for them.

Each person could only have one Divine Clothing, and attempting to make another would result in no magical effect.

While humans were reasonable, monsters weren't. They often threatened him to keep their secrets and even endangered his wife's life.

Xiao Chu had to leave his home and come to Jade City.

The Wasteland Development Company's formidable reputation deterred the Guangna Species, ensuring good security where kidnappings were not a concern.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Xiao Chu was always extremely cautious about the Divine Clothing.

But now, the deity had spoken.

He could no longer avoid it.

Both he and his wife had already had their Divine Clothing made.

After much thought, Xiao Chu approached Fang Hui.

"You want to make me a special outfit?"

Fang Hui said happily, "Sure, sure, good brother! Thank you!"

Xiao Chu said seriously, "This outfit will reveal who you are to others, making admirers find you and enemies hate you more."

"Wherever you go, you'll become the center of attention... It's a Divine Clothing, with the deity's mark and blessing."

"Wearing it, you will no longer be an ordinary person. You can't hide your true self or experiences. If you pretend or lie, the Divine Clothing will expose your thoughts to everyone around, leaving you feeling like you're naked in public and in great distress."

"Now, do you still want this new outfit?"

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.