Chapter 39: Who is Whose Foil?

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I guess everyone liked JR's choice of red in the last chapter. It definitely suits JR's bold and confident personality.

By the way, this chapter should be renamed as "Attack of the clothes" as so many varieties of clothes have been mentioned. With 4 young ladies you can imagine how it's gonna be. It definitely managed to torture our translators withthis printjacket, that patternskirt etc. hehe. Enjoy the chapter. (=⌒▽⌒=)

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Translated by : shl

Edited by : Anks & Ely

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* Be a foil to/for somebody/something - to emphasize the good qualities of another person or thing, by being very different from them

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* Be a foil to/for somebody/something - to emphasize the good qualities of another person or thing, by being very different from them. In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

 In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character

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The word 'foil' comes from the old practice of backing gems with foil to make them shine more brightly.

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Liu Ru Yi looked at Jiang Ruan somewhat strangely, probably not expecting that she would select the brightest bolt of material. She paused for a moment in thought before smilingly saying, "Eldest Miss Jiang, your fair skin will contrast well against this red."

Jiang Ruan smiled faintly. "Shopkeeper Liu, I think Su niang must have selected the white bolt of fabric."

"Oh, yes, Second Miss Jiang has always favoured quiet and unobtrusive colours." After she said this, Liu Ru Yi had a sudden flash of understanding. When she looked at Jiang Ruan again, her eyes held a different expression. "The people in the capital all say that Second Miss Jiang is quietly elegant, and is matchless in her fairy-like beauty. However, from what I have seen today, Eldest Miss Jiang is even more an object of envy."

Liu Ru Yi sighed inwardly. This Eldest Miss Jiang with her 'seven-aperture heart'[1]. . . Usually, in comparison to Jiang Su Su's simple elegance, fresh and vibrant colours would appear common and vulgar. However, if the colour in question was a fiery red, and if the person wearing the clothes was herself extraordinary in nature, then it would be very difficult to prevent her from taking the limelight. Second Miss Jiang wanted to be the focus of attention. However, without even being slightly aware of it, she was going to be someone else's foil.

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