"Why are you still wearing those old clothes?" Su Wen questioned. Her tone was a mix of disbelief and frustration.
"I can wear anything at home!" retorted her sister. To her family, wearing new clothes at home seemed extravagant, especially when there was work to be done. The idea of pampering oneself with new clothes didn't resonate with them.
They would wear the new clothes when going out.
"But no..." Su Wen sighed, her voice carrying a note of exasperation. "Girls should treat themselves like princesses. Cultivating elegance starts with the little things in life. Look at me," she gestured to her beautiful dress. "Can you see it? Learn from me, okay?"
Using herself as a role model, Su Wen hoped to inspire her sisters, Su Xue and Su Qing, who were listening nearby. They began to grasp that their elder sister's change in demeanour was tied to her newfound confidence and self-worth.