A man in the crowd also shouted. The handkerchief tied on Cheng Maixiang's head made her look particularly pretty. Even he was tempted. He thought that since he couldn't afford clothes, it would be nice to buy a handkerchief for his wife to tie.

Cheng Maixiang took out a few handkerchiefs from her bag. The patterns were all designed by her. The designs were very novel. They were not the traditional plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, but flowers that many people in this era had never seen, such as Phalaenopsis, orchids and irises. The flowers were bright in color and the embroidery was exquisite. As soon as she took them out, she attracted many people's attention, and many people came over to take a look.

The man took the handkerchief in his hand, looking at it over and over again, liking every piece very much, "Sister, how much is this handkerchief?"

Originally, Cheng's mother planned to give all these handkerchiefs to the girls in the art troupe to buy clothes, but Cheng Maixiang felt that the bags were enough to make up for it, so she planned to sell all the handkerchiefs.

"Brother, this handkerchief was embroidered stitch by stitch by stitch by the old woman at the garment workshop in our village. We sell it to the public for fifty cents. I'm running errands for you, so just give me the extra money for the taxi. If you really want this handkerchief, take it for fifty-five cents."

The people around were shocked.

"Fifty-five cents? That's too expensive. The printed handkerchiefs at the supply and marketing cooperative are only twenty-five cents. This is double the price."

"The handkerchiefs from the supply and marketing cooperative can't be compared with this one. Not to mention the material, just the pattern and embroidery are hard to find in the entire county."

A girl from the art troupe came forward to take the handkerchief, looked at it lovingly, and said, "Do you want one? If not, we'd like to buy another one."

The man gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll take it. My wife's birthday is in two days, and I'll buy it for her as a gift."

What a good man! Cheng Maixiang sighed, saying that in this day and age, not many people can remember their wives’ birthdays.

"Brother, since it's my sister-in-law's birthday, I don't want the car fare. You can just take the fifty cents."

The man was overjoyed. He picked out a Phalaenopsis handkerchief and took out fifty cents and handed it to Cheng Maixiang.

Under his influence, many people rushed to buy her handkerchiefs, and they were sold out in no time.

The onlookers gradually left, leaving only the dozen or so girls from the art troupe who had ordered clothes. Some of them didn't get a handkerchief, so they surrounded Cheng Maixiang and asked her to bring a few more for them.

Cheng Maixiang also agreed on a price with everyone. It would cost seven dollars to make a set of clothes, and an extra dollar and fifty cents to make a bag. A handkerchief would still be fifty cents. Although the price was high, the style was really fresh, so everyone agreed.

But after agreeing on the price, Cheng Maixiang was in trouble again. How should she deliver the finished clothes to the customers? Should she have them delivered to their doors one by one?

At this time, Ruan Peiling, who had been watching from the sidelines, whispered to her, "Comrade Cheng, if you trust me, I can show you a place. You can take the finished clothes to the ready-made clothes counter at the county supply and marketing cooperative. My cousin is the counter salesperson. You can set a time with everyone, and then everyone can go to the supply and marketing cooperative to pick them up."

Cheng Maixiang's eyes lit up. This was really a good idea!

Seeing Ruan Peiling's enthusiastic face, Cheng Maixiang didn't mention giving her a commission at all. She acted like she was helping others without asking for anything in return.

But just because others don't mention it doesn't mean you should pretend not to understand and take advantage of them for nothing. After all, even if you rent a place in the city to sell clothes, firstly, it may not be approved, and secondly, the place may not be easy to find.

The supply and marketing cooperative is the best choice. People of this era are used to buying things at the supply and marketing cooperative, and it is most reassuring to see ready-made clothes there.

Everyone dispersed. Ruan Peiling was about to take Cheng Maixiang to the supply and marketing cooperative to recognize her sister. Cheng Maixiang said to her sincerely, "Comrade Ruan, thank you for solving my worries, but I can't let you help me for free. So, for every piece of clothing I sell, you can earn 50 cents from it."

Ruan Peiling couldn't help but be stunned, then waved her hand to refuse, "I don't want it! But I really don't want to help you for nothing, I still have something I need you to do for me!"

She actually doesn't want any commission! Cheng Maixiang was a little puzzled. What was she trying to do? Could it be that she had met a selfless and altruistic Lei Feng?

"What's up?"

"Next time you make new clothes or something new, could you please make one for me as well?" Ruan Peiling saw Cheng Maixiang pondering and quickly said, "Comrade Cheng, I don't want you to do it for nothing. I'll pay them the same as they do. The only thing is that the clothes you make for me must be ready earlier than when they were put on the counter."

It turns out that no matter what era it is, there is always a shortage of people who are crazy about fashion!

Speaking of which, Ruan Peiling's idea is quite simple. She just wants to get Cheng Maixiang's new style before it comes on the market, so that everyone around her can praise her for being fashionable and always one step ahead of others.

Cheng Maixiang couldn't help but think of the brand clothing shows in later generations, where models wore the latest styles and walked on the catwalk in a dazzling manner, leading the fashion trends of the next season and attracting everyone's attention.

It seems that this is the effect that Ruan Peiling wants.

Seeing the smile on Cheng Maixiang's face, Ruan Peiling seemed to have seen through her little trick. She couldn't help but blush slightly and said angrily, "Okay, okay, there's nothing shameful in admitting it to you. I just thought the clothes you designed were quite trendy, so I wanted to wear them before the clothes go on sale and show them off to my friends around me, so that they can envy me. If it doesn't work out, forget it."

This idea is actually quite good. After all, Ruan Peiling is promoting her clothes, and she doesn't ask for any money. This also saves her from coming to the city every time to get orders.

However, her not asking for money does not mean that Cheng Maixiang will not pay. After all, she is also promoting her own clothes in disguise.

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