Chapter 45: Decided to move out of the Gu family!
Gu Yunting actually told Gu Changhe about this? Wasn't he worried that Gu Changhe wouldn't be able to handle it if he knew?
Su Mengxue thought about what happened last night and what she had said, and guessed that Gu Yunting's self-esteem was hurt and he didn't want to see her in the Gu family anymore, so she took the initiative to reveal her cards to Gu Changhe.
Her eyes darkened. If she chose to move out of the Gu family and rent a house outside at this time, the money in her pocket would probably only be enough to pay for a few months of rent in Jiangbei. How would she make a living then?
She quickly made up her mind. She planned to find a job to get through this period, and then consider doing business after she had saved enough money. Speaking of finding a job, she suddenly remembered what the old master had told her: if she was willing to stay with him, he would provide her with food and accommodation and give her 50 yuan a month.
A smile immediately appeared on her helpless face. No matter what, she believed that she could always take root in Jiangbei with her own hands.
Thinking of this, she said respectfully to Gu Changhe, "Grandpa Gu, thank you for your kindness to me, but I really have no plans to get married now. Gu Yunting is so outstanding, he will have no trouble finding a wife."
Gu Changhe heard Su Mengxue say this and knew that there was no room for maneuver. He lowered his head and said regretfully, "Mengxue, I know you are a good child, and I have always felt that you and Yun Ting are a good match, but I also understand that a forced marriage is not sweet."
Seeing that Gu Changhe was in a low mood, Su Mengxue bowed and comforted him, "Grandpa Gu, don't worry, I will come back to see you often in the future."
Gu Changhe suddenly raised his head and asked solemnly, "Mengxue, does this mean you're planning to leave the Gu family?"
Su Mengxue nodded: "Grandpa Gu, I didn't leave before because I was afraid that you wouldn't be able to accept this matter for a while. Now that Gu Yunting has explained it clearly to you, it's time for me to leave."
"Child, Yun Ting also told me that if you don't plan to go back to the countryside now, then where are you going to live after you leave the Gu family? Just live here peacefully. With me, an old man, here, no one dares to say anything."
When Su Mengxue heard this, she inexplicably thought of the past. After her parents remarried, she became redundant. No one cared about her anymore, and no one supported her.
Her eyes couldn't help but become moist. She didn't want Gu Changhe to see it, so she sniffed hard and suppressed the emotions that were surging.
"Grandpa Gu, I know no one dares to bully me when you're around, but I've already found a job. They're waiting for me to start working there, with food and lodging provided. I'm just waiting for you to find out about this and move out."
Gu Changhe's face darkened slightly. "Mengxue, have you found a job a long time ago? What do you do? Is it reliable?"
In order to reassure Gu Changhe and ensure she could leave the Gu family smoothly, Su Mengxue lied to him, "Grandpa Gu, my relative found me this job. It's not tiring, and the salary is not low."
How could Gu Changhe not know that a child like her who couldn't read a single word and had no connections in Jiangbei could only find physical work? He suddenly felt sorry for her, but he could also see her persistence and stubbornness, so he couldn't stop her too much.
After pondering for a moment, he looked at Su Mengxue and said in a deep voice, "Child, since you insist on moving out, I won't force you to stay. But remember, if you are wronged outside, you must come back. Even if you don't want to stay here, I can help you find a better job."
Su Mengxue smiled gratefully at Gu Changhe: "Grandpa Gu, I'll remember that."
Gu Changhe turned his head to look at the handkerchief on the table, stuffed it into her hand again, and said earnestly: "Child, if you want me to feel at ease, accept this money."
Su Mengxue saw that Gu Changhe's eyes were red, and knew that if she didn't accept it, he would definitely be sad. She had no choice but to accept it for the time being, thinking of finding a chance to return it to him when she left the Gu family.
When Su Mengxue left the front hall, Gu Changhe asked desperately, "Mengxue, is there really no possibility for you and Yun Ting?"
She blurted out: "Grandpa Gu, it's impossible."
Gu Changhe sighed and said, "Okay, I understand. You can stay here first, and it won't be too late to move out once you've settled your job."
"Thank you, Grandpa Gu."
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As soon as Su Mengxue left the family compound, she took the bus straight to Zhou Ji's tailor shop. When she entered, Zhou Weidong, who was currently cutting, looked up and said with a smile, "Girl, you came quite early today. Are you remembering our agreement?"
She then remembered the agreement with the master. After nodding in agreement, she was about to ask if his previous words still counted when Zhou Weidong pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to her: "Girl, take a look."
Su Mengxue reached out to take the paper and subconsciously read the contents: "Design a new cheongsam that is both practical and retains the subtle beauty of traditional clothing."
After she finished reading, Zhou Weidong looked at her and asked with a smile, "How is it? Can you do it?"
Su Mengxue blinked. As a famous brand designer who traveled from modern society, she was simply amazing.
But in front of Zhou Weidong, she couldn't show it too obviously. She stared at the paper for a few seconds before speaking: "Master, I can give it a try."
Zhou Weidong nodded: "There's no rush for this job. Think about it first, and start when you have an idea."
As he spoke, he walked over to the glass cabinet and removed the black cloth covering it. He looked at Su Mengxue, raised his finger and pointed at the fabric inside, and said proudly, "Girl, you can use all the fabrics in here."
Su Mengxue walked quickly up to him, followed his gaze, and was instantly shocked.
The glass cabinets are filled with luxury fabrics, including silk brocade, Song brocade, Hangzhou silk, and even extremely rare batik silk.
Su Mengxue knew that these things, such as brocade and Hangzhou silk, could not be bought with money and tickets in the 1980s. The equipment in the 1980s was old and the output was low. In addition, the raw silk needed to be supplied for export first. It was rarely circulated in the domestic market and needed to be purchased through special channels.
She didn't expect the master craftsman to be so skilled and he had all these rare fabrics.
Zhou Weidong knew from the look in her eyes that she understood these fabrics, and he felt a little more appreciative of her. He smiled and said, "Think about the pattern first, and when you have decided on the fabric inside, feel free to use it."
As soon as the words fell, Su Mengxue looked up and responded: "Master, I have thought about it and can do it now!"
Zhou Weidong was a little nervous when he saw that she had an idea in such a short time, but after he finished looking at the drawings drawn by Su Mengxue, he was stunned.
He pinched the pattern with his fingers and said excitedly, "Girl, how did you come up with this?"
Su Mengxue's eyes flickered as she made up an excuse: "A customer once asked me for this before, so I've made this kind of cheongsam before."
Zhou Weidong's eyes suddenly revealed an expression of sudden enlightenment, and he said anxiously: "Girl, then you should start now."
Su Mengxue turned to look at the fabric piled in the corner and said, "Master, I know the fabrics in your cabinet are extremely rare. One foot of fabric might cost a worker half a year's salary. Since the exam is about the practicality of cheongsam, I want to use ordinary fabrics."
Zhou Weidong pondered for a moment, then a look of admiration flashed in his eyes: "Just follow your own ideas."
An hour later, Su Mengxue finished making the cheongsam. When Zhou Weidong saw it, his eyes flashed with surprise, and he became more determined in his thoughts.
After praising her for a few times, he took out a letter from the drawer and instructed her, "Girl, take the cheongsam and this letter to Jiangbei Fashion Institute and find a professor named Li Beichen. Tell him that Zhou Weidong sent you. He'll understand everything after reading the letter."
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