Chapter 47: Become an apprentice in a tailor shop!
As a fashion designer, she has seen countless men, but the man in front of her still caught her attention.
He is very tall but thin, with a superior bone structure and facial features that look like they were carefully outlined with a brush. His forehead is smooth and full under his messy hair, his eyes are dark and bright, he has a high nose and thin lips, and he has a very rare cold white skin among men.
The corners of his eyes were naturally slightly upturned, and his every move revealed a sense of dignity. And because of the casual sharpness in his eyes, he added a bit of handsomeness that made strangers stay away from him.
Su Mengxue's first reaction when she saw him was that he was handsome, and then she was struck by the coldness that emanated from his body, which made her feel like she was at a distance. She wanted to turn away, but her eyes were caught by the drawing paper in his hands, and she asked, "Are you Xu Jianian?"
The man seemed not to hear her. He put the scattered pile of papers in order, stood up quickly, and walked into the office without looking back.
Seeing this, Su Mengxue froze in place, and her originally bright eyes were instantly covered with a layer of frost.
When she came to her senses and walked out of the office building, the college was dismissing classes at noon. The road out of the school gate gradually became lively. The two girls walking in front of her spoke in low voices, but loud enough for her to hear.
"Who do you think will take first place in this competition?"
"Of course it's Xu Jianian. He always comes first."
"Yeah, not only is he so handsome, he also has great design skills. Most importantly, he comes from a wealthy family. I heard his parents are both diplomats. I really don't know who will be lucky enough to marry him if he's so outstanding."
"Hey, let me warn you, don't even think about hitting on him. I heard a girl from Class 3 confessed her love to him, and he scolded her in public."
"Oh, I was just talking nonsense. Everyone knows he's known for his cold face. Besides, the whole school knows Jiang Wantang likes him too. With her looks, figure, and face, who can compete with her?"
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Su Mengxue curled her lips when she heard this. The guy named Xu Jianian was indeed good-looking. In terms of design ability, he could come up with designs similar to hers. She had to admit that he was very creative. After all, he was a person of this era and did not have the ability to predict the future.
But who would be lucky to marry him? Just because of his cold look just now, she didn't agree. But she changed her mind and shook her head in self-mockery. What does other people's affairs have to do with her?
After leaving Jiangbei Fashion College, she took the bus back to Zhou Ji Tailor Shop. She wanted to talk to the master about staying there as an apprentice, but there was only the female apprentice cutting cloth in the room, and the master was nowhere to be seen.
The female apprentice saw her coming, without stopping her hands, and said impatiently: "My master has gone back to his room for lunch. You have to wait until after three o'clock in the afternoon to find him."
Su Mengxue glanced at the wall clock. It was already one o'clock in the afternoon. She touched her flat stomach and decided to go out for something to eat.
This time she was still eating meat buns, but her mood was different from last time. She sat on the steps while biting the meat bun, and the movements of her mouth were mechanical and numb.
In an era when the average monthly salary was only a few dozen yuan, she already owed Gu Yunting 300 yuan and Lu Yuanzhou 300 yuan. Even if she stayed to work for the master, it would take her more than half a year just to pay off these two debts, not to mention that she still had to buy the jade pendant!
She knew very well that staying with the master was not a long-term solution. After much deliberation, she finally decided to stay here for a month. On the one hand, it was to solve the problem of where to stay after moving out of Gu's house, and on the other hand, it was to give herself some buffer time to plan new ways to make money.
After making up her mind, she stood up suddenly and encouraged herself: "As long as you don't die, there will always be a day to come out. Su Mengxue, you can do it."
She sat outside for a long time, and when she thought it was almost time, she returned to Zhou Ji's tailor shop. Sure enough, the master tailor had returned from his lunch break and was sitting at his sewing machine, cutting clothes.
He looked up when he heard the noise, and when he saw Su Mengxue, he put down his work, his cloudy eyes filled with pain and confusion: "Beichen just called... Girl, this is an academy that so many people can't get into, such a rare opportunity..."
His hoarse voice was full of restraint and trembling: "Why don't you go? You...you are so confused!"
Su Mengxue bit her lip and whispered to the master's regretful gaze, "Master, I have to make money first. I don't have time to go to school."
Zhou Weidong suddenly stood up and approached her. After his eyes swept over her several times, he said in a deep voice, "Why don't you tell me how much money you need so that you can go to school with peace of mind?"
Su Mengxue's heart stagnated when she heard this. She blurted out, "Master, you want to?"
Before she could finish her words, she hurriedly shook her head and refused: "Master, thank you for your respect for me. I appreciate your kindness, but I absolutely will not accept the money."
Seeing that she was unwilling to accept it, Zhou Weidong said with a sullen face: "You tell me the amount, and I'll lend it to you. You can return it to me when you have it in the future."
Su Mengxue was not familiar with the old master, and this unexpected kindness made her eyes warm. But when she looked at the white hair on the old master's temples, how could she bear to use the old man's hard-earned money?
She refused outright, "Master, I still say the same thing, I won't take your money."
Zhou Weidong understood that she was stubborn and that nothing he said could change her decision. However, he was unwilling to see a talent like her being buried for a few dollars.
After pondering for a moment, he negotiated with her helplessly: "If you regret it later, remember to come find me."
Su Mengxue couldn't bear to disappoint the master again. She nodded with some guilt and agreed, "I understand, master."
Zhou Weidong turned around and walked towards the sewing machine, saying as he walked: "Okay, if you have nothing else, go back."
Su Mengxue looked at his dejected back, bit her lip, and mustered up the courage to say, "Master, do you still want me to learn tailoring from you?"
Zhou Weidong froze in place. After swaying for a few seconds, he turned around and looked at her and asked, "Do you want to learn tailoring from me?"
Su Mengxue nodded and eagerly asked, "Does the 50 yuan monthly salary you mentioned, including food and accommodation, still count?"
Zhou Weidong was stunned, not understanding why she suddenly agreed. Although he hoped that she would go to Jiangbei Fashion Institute to study, since she was willing to come, he naturally welcomed her. As long as she stayed by his side, there would always be room for maneuver.
He quickly responded, "Okay, come on, just do as we said before."
Su Mengxue thought of Gu Yunting and asked again, "Can I come over tomorrow?"
Zhou Weidong didn't know what kind of trouble she had encountered that made her so anxious, but he couldn't ask, so he could only reply: "No problem, go back and pack your things today, and come over tomorrow."
Su Mengxue thanked him and left the tailor shop. Before leaving, she checked the time. It was 4 p.m., so she should be at the right time by the time she got to the Hepingli Family Compound by bus.
When she got off the bus and was about to walk to the Hepingli family compound, she saw a jeep blocking the gate from afar. She was stunned for a moment and inexplicably thought of Gu Yunting. It was not until she passed by the jeep that she saw it still motionless that she shook her head in self-mockery, thinking that she was overthinking.
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Su Mengxue's receding figure in the rearview mirror gradually became blurred. Gu Yunting, who was sitting in the jeep, gripped the steering wheel tightly with his bony fingers, and veins bulged between his fingers.
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