Chapter 369: No Way Back
It was already mid-afternoon when the group arrived in Guizhou. Xiang Nuan contacted Buni's mother on the way and asked her to invite several handmade garment makers in the village to bring their works.
"There are many factories and design companies that produce ethnic clothing, and there are many outstanding companies with creative designs. But I want you to see the most primitive, simple and folk things first. They are often more authentic than products that have been commercially improved and culturally assimilated." Xiang Nuan explained to Elena the reason for choosing Buni's.
Designer Song praised Xiang Nuan's concept: "Nowadays, there are not many people like you who dig deep into the problem. Many people only pursue the similarity of appearance and lose the soul of charm. So they only pursue patterns and shapes, and are not willing to work hard to dig deep into the details."
"Yes," Elena smiled, "Just like we have a fixed idea that Africa is all about grass skirts, dreadlocks, and headscarves, and we even reinforce this impression and artificially fix it on these elements, which not only ignores the connotation, but also curbs development."
Xiang Nuan smiled, she couldn't agree more.
"This is what is called real ethnic style and what you think is ethnic style." Designer Song also laughed.
When like-minded people get together, they talk non-stop and talk a lot. Manager Han and Jiang Yunhui are tactful bystanders. Jiang Ranran pricked up her ears to listen for a while, and found that what they said was too fantastic, so she focused all her attention on Boonie.
He couldn't wait to play with his friends, but when he got to Boonie's house, he found that all the kids who were recording the show had come, and they surrounded the yard. Not only that, but folks from all over the country came one after another, just to see what this big star with their children looked like.
Xiang Nuan was a little confused. In addition to not wanting to make a big fuss, she also didn't want to cause trouble and burden to everyone. She thought that private trips could come and go without a trace, but she really underestimated the influence of "word of mouth".
"Buni told me that you would come, and the kids all want to play with Ranran." Teacher Huang touched his head a little embarrassed, and he also found that there were too many people.
"Oh my God," Designer Song gasped. He was accustomed to big scenes, but most of them were at catwalks and red carpets. Such a raw and passionate atmosphere really opened his eyes.
"We haven't been to the school since we left last time," Jiang Yunhui suddenly said to Teacher Huang, "Ran Ran rarely gets together with the children, why don't we go back to the school together?"
Xiang Nuan looked at him gratefully. She understood that he wanted to "divert" some of the people for herself.
"Safety first, safety first!" she urged anxiously.
Jiang Yunhui told her to relax, gave her a few more instructions, and then led Ranran and the children out.
"You've recorded a show here, right?" Elena asked.
"Yes, in the school over there," she replied.
"I remember now. She not only recorded the show, but also repaired roads and schools, and brought goods to the indigenous people here." Designer Song slapped his thigh. He understood why she was so popular. In the end, he was shallow, so he only thought about the star traffic, but ignored the sincere and selfless dedication behind it.
Elena looked at Xiang Nuan in surprise and couldn't help but hug her.
"Not really." She laughed shyly.
"You're just amazing." Elena hugged him tighter and tighter.
"Time is limited, focus on the key points!" Xiang Nuan patted her shoulder and signaled her to let go.
"I saw it," Elena said as they separated, and her expression calmed down in an instant. "The clothes they are wearing are all hand-dyed, right? The craftsmanship is the same, but the patterns are different. It feels like it's all up to fate to choose the pattern."
Designer Song and Xiang Nuan looked at each other. He was an expert at this. They had also tried many ways to integrate with ethnic costumes. In this regard, he not only had theories but also practice.
Buni's mother enthusiastically demonstrated the tie-dyeing technique and production process, including accessories and embroidery, which made Elena dazzled.
It was also the first time for Xiang Nuan to understand so deeply. She listened with so much interest that she forgot to think about Ran Ran's situation.
Jiang Ranran was having so much fun that he had completely forgotten about his mission of designing clothes and was running and jumping with the kids, forgetting everything else.
Teacher Huang showed Jiang Yunhui the changes in the school after the program, including the computer room, dormitory, newly built paths and playground. More importantly, more and more people know about this place and are lending a helping hand, and the children have more opportunities to go out and see the outside world.
"Is all this done by your wife?" Han had heard a lot about this, but the couple never mentioned it, and he never thought about it. Only when he saw and felt everyone's enthusiasm in person did he truly realize how meaningful their work was.
Jiang Yunhui nodded, and he couldn't help but sigh at what an amazing person Xiang Nuan was.
"I'll take you to see the cafeteria," Teacher Huang said happily.
Jiang Yunhui received a call from Uncle Huo, so he asked Manager Han to take Ran Ran over first, and he turned to a corner. However, there were many villagers who followed him, and he had no space to be alone, so he could only listen to Uncle Huo talking over there without making a sound.
After much deliberation, Huo Shu decided to tell Jiang Yunhui the truth about the investigation, even though he wanted to continue hiding it for Xiang Nuan. But Jiang Yunhui had the right to know the truth and had to make his own decision.
"Come back." Jiang Yunhui just said this and hung up the phone. His face was calm as water, but his heart was already surging with uncontrollable waves.
The information she left was all fake. She had been hiding her true self since the first day she entered his world. He could understand and accept it. After all, she was "forming" a completely strange family with a completely stranger. Any normal person would be cautious.
But now it's different. She has given herself to him without reservation, choosing to trust him and rely on him... Jiang Yunhui couldn't help but wonder, has she ever wanted to talk to him about the past? Her childhood, friends, school, the confusion of adolescence... Are these important? Not important, but these insignificant bits and pieces have indeed become the Xiang Nuan of today.
If he asked, would she tell him everything?
Why did he have to ask?
Jiang Yunhui was a little dazed.
Uncle Huo had just said "look forward, don't look back" twice on the phone. Was he hinting that he shouldn't dwell on her past? Could it be that she had a tragic life? Did she have a secret?
"You have to go," Han reminded him while looking at his watch, "otherwise you'll have to rebook your flight for tomorrow."
Jiang Yunhui forced himself to come back to his senses and took a deep breath.
"Are you tired?" Manager Han said with a smile, "We two old men can't fight as well as Madam and Ranran." As he spoke, he yawned loudly and almost cried.
Jiang Yunhui patted his shoulder and said, "It's been a long time since you've filmed with me all night. Your physical strength has declined, right?"
Manager Han curled his lips slightly. "Are you still teasing me? Aren't you exhausted?!"
"Let's go, Ranran, we have to go find mom!" Jiang Yunhui clapped his hands at Jiang Ranran.
When he said the word "Mom", his heart skipped a beat. He didn't know why he felt so distressed...
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