Chapter 25 Worth it
After leaving the municipal compound, Meng Changli's steps were unsteady and she was still dizzy.
Meng Shulan pulled her and said, "Sister, watch the road."
This person almost collided with someone else just now.
Meng Changli came back to her senses and grabbed her sister's arm excitedly.
"Shulan, we have borrowed the money, right?"
Meng Shulan nodded calmly.
Meng Changli added: "The embroidery techniques I know must have ethnic characteristics and be treasures of craftsmanship?"
Meng Shulan nodded again.
Meng Changli's face flushed with excitement.
She never imagined that, because she liked it and wanted to have fun, she learned this from her mother, thinking that she could make clothes and pants in the future, and embroider pillowcases and bed curtains for herself when she got married. Who could have thought that this thing could be related to art.
Meng Shulan said: "In the past, everyone was concerned about having enough food and clothing, and had no time to appreciate these things. When society gets better and people have enough food and clothing, their spiritual and cultural needs will become stronger and stronger.
Sister, go back and pick up your needles. Spend some time on it and try to produce two good works."
Meng Changli nodded quickly, "Okay, I didn't know how precious this thing was before, but now I know it, and I will definitely make sure to get it."
The two of them talked about what had just happened in the office.
Meng Shulan never thought about selling handkerchiefs to raise money from the beginning. She just wanted Director Song to guarantee her so that she could go to the bank to borrow money.
She has already made plans for her own business.
The embroidery skills of my mother and sister cannot be lost. They must be passed down and opportunities must be found to promote them.
But for now, this is not the most important thing.
In the old society, printing and dyeing technology was not well developed, and embroidery was the livelihood of the people.
But now, with the development of technology, this kind of thing will gradually fade out of people's lives and become intangible cultural heritage and art.
Moreover, my sister's craftsmanship came from my mother, who was taught by my great-grandmother. The He family was no longer the same as before in those years, and they were suppressed in many ways in their studies. My mother was the best learner among the sisters, but in the eyes of my great-grandmother, she was just a beginner.
My mother had just gotten started, and when she taught my sister, there was another gap.
Therefore, even though my mother and sister have mastered several lost needle techniques of the He family, if they really want to create exquisite products, they still need time to learn and hone their skills.
It’s like the artistic vision and painting foundation they lack at this time. As long as they let go of what the older generation left behind, they will not have their own creative ability.
Therefore, Meng Shulan thought that she should first cater to the times, make clothes, hire workers, open a garment factory, and when she has money on hand, she can continue her studies, go to school, and pick up her interests and hobbies.
In this society, money is not everything, but without money, nothing is possible.
Meng Shulan: "Sister, just now in the office, you didn't blame me for making decisions for you in advance, right?"
Previously, Director Song heard that Meng Changli knew those needle techniques, so she said that she could introduce her to an embroidery factory in the neighboring provincial capital to study.
The factory over there is one of the few embroidery workshops that has been preserved in China. The products it produces are usually sold in foreign trade stores.
In this day and age, it is not easy to get a job as a worker in a factory, especially if you have a rural household registration, they simply won't recruit you.
Director Song meant that with her introduction, it would not be a problem to get in, and after working as an apprentice for a few years, he might be able to get a permanent job and obtain a household registration.
Getting a permanent residence permit and becoming a city dweller is simply a fatal attraction.
But Meng Shulan remembered that in the previous life, this factory quickly gave up traditional hand embroidery and began to vigorously develop machine embroidery. Finally, the embroidery factory became a towel factory.
Perhaps because she worked in a cultural center in her previous life, Meng Shulan still hopes that her sister and mother can follow the traditional path.
Although she has only seen future developments a dozen years earlier than others, she has a hunch that inheritance will become more and more valued and precious.
Previously, Meng Shulan was afraid that her sister would agree immediately, so she told Director Song in advance that they didn't have any special ideas and still wanted to stay with their parents, set up two small sewing stalls, earn some money, continue to learn embroidery, and pass on the techniques left by their ancestors.
Yes, Meng Shulan did not bring up the matter of opening the garment factory.
Although everyone is talking about openness now, no official documents have been issued, so it is not easy to mention these things.
She told Director Song that her family just wanted to open two tailoring stalls, affiliated with the commune, and earn some pocket money.
She wanted to take out a loan, mainly to buy two sewing machines.
A sewing machine now costs more than one hundred heads, which is not a small amount. Meng Shulan thought about borrowing about two hundred and fifty yuan to buy the machine. She still had some money left for the fabric, so she could make a batch and sell it first before buying more goods, and then slowly make the turnover.
Honestly speaking, two hundred and fifty yuan can be raised by thinking of ways or borrowing from people nearby.
But this will inevitably require me to go to my eldest brother.
Meng Shulan didn't want to trouble her elder brother anymore, and she had her own ideas about going to Director Song.
If you want to promote some things, you can't hide them. You have to show them and let others know.
Otherwise, if a rare opportunity comes and people don’t know you, it won’t be your turn.
Meng Changli said: "Sister, why are you saying this? You don't want me to go, it must be for my own good.
I was very excited at the time, but after thinking about it, I felt that there was nothing I could do. The place is so far away, and if I go alone, your brother-in-law and the two children can't come with me, and it's not a good idea for them to stay here. "
Although Meng Changli looks carefree, she is still a very traditional person at heart.
As they were talking, they arrived at the post office.
Meng Shulan is going to call her brother.
My brother is in the city’s military district, but he’s on the outskirts of the city, not very close to here. Meng Shulan has to go to the bookstore soon, so she doesn’t plan to go over. She just calls him and tells him about things at home.
The money has been borrowed.
Director Song saw that they didn't borrow much, so she didn't need to go to the bank and could borrow it privately.
But there is a condition, the handkerchief must be rented to their Ministry of Culture for use in daily studies and exhibitions.
Meng Shulan knew that there were no studies or exhibitions at present. This was because Director Song couldn't let go. He was afraid that they would sell the things and couldn't find them in the future, so he wanted to protect them.
Meng Shulan had no objection, and Meng Changli also said it was okay.
So the handkerchief is now in the Ministry of Culture. When He Jinqiu comes to formally sign the contract tomorrow, he will be able to get the 250 yuan that Director Song lent him.
My mother has never been to the city, so my brother has to take care of this matter.
Not only is it expensive to make a phone call nowadays, you also have to queue up.
Meng Shulan waited for a while before she got a seat.
Meng Shulan first called the military district's communication room and asked them to help call someone, then waited ten minutes before calling again.
The person who came to answer the phone was not my brother, but my sister-in-law.
Meng Shulan was stunned for a moment when she heard the slightly neutral voice, then she smiled, "Sister-in-law, I'm Meng Shulan."
The two of them only talked for three minutes on the phone.
Meng Shu first told her mother about going to the city tomorrow, and said a few simple greetings, then said: "Sister-in-law, I'm at the post office, and the phone bill is expensive. I'll talk to my brother about the details when my mother comes tomorrow. My sister and I won't go today, as we have a lot of things to do at home.
Sister-in-law, I study very hard and things are getting better at home. Thank you for your hard work in the past two years."
The person on the other end of the phone paused for a moment before saying, "It's not hard. As long as everyone is getting better, it's worth it to be a little tired."
It's the last day of May, and tomorrow is a new beginning. This book will officially enter the ranking stage, and monthly tickets will become very important. Readers, I'm telling you in advance, no matter when you have tickets, remember to reserve one for this book, okay? Looking forward to it~ (End of this chapter)
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