Chapter 50 Cheongsam
He put the letter back into his pocket and handed over the article he had written: "Please send it to this address for me."
The postman took a look and was a little surprised.
"Is it being sent to the newspaper? Teacher Shen wants to submit an article?"
Chen Zhu smiled and said, "I was just writing it casually and wanted to give it a try. Sorry for bothering you."
"That's my job! I wish Shen Zhiqing success in submitting his manuscript!" The postman neatly stuffed the manuscript into the envelope, then stamped it with the postmark and took out a stack of stamps from the drawer.
“These are all new stamps issued this year. Shen Zhiqing, pick a nice one and I’ll put it on for you.”
stamp?
Chen Zhuyi's heart moved.
I remember that Zhao Anche once said in later generations that one year the stamps were sold at a high price of several million, and some were not sold at that high a price, but were also sold at a premium.
"Are there any new sets of these stamps?"
"have."
"Can you give me the same set?"
"What do you want this for?" the postman asked in confusion.
Chen Zhuyi made up an excuse.
"I just like collecting things like this. They look nice."
"Oh, that's fine, but let me tell you in advance, the stamps are not cheap. A set costs three dollars, and there are four sets in stock now, so that's twelve dollars."
Liu Kexin took a breath.
It’s really not cheap. Their teachers’ salary is only eight yuan a month, and it takes two years to increase to ten yuan.
Chen Zhuyi took out the money without hesitation.
"Can!"
He took out a Great Unity note and two one-yuan notes from his pocket and handed them over.
Since the other party was willing to pay, the postman naturally didn't say anything. After helping to put stamps on the letter, he went to the warehouse to count out four sets of stamps and handed them to Chen Zhuyi.
"You have to give another fifty cents for the letter."
"good."
Coming out of the post office, Liu Kexin and Shen Zhuyi looked at the supply and marketing cooperative that was still some distance away, carrying the package together. "Why don't you leave the package at your house first? I'll wait for you at the door of the supply and marketing cooperative."
Chen Zhuyi had the same idea, so he tied the things to the back of his bicycle and rode home to put them away.
When she returned to the supply and marketing cooperative, Liu Kexin saw Chen Zhuyi and waved her hands excitedly.
"New fabrics just arrived! They're all so beautiful! Hurry up, or else the others will get the message and we won't be able to squeeze in!"
Chen Zhuyi was a little surprised.
"Then let's buy some and then ask Aunt Liu to make clothes for us?"
"That's what I mean!"
As soon as Chen Zhuyi parked the car, she and Liu Kexin walked into the supply and marketing cooperative together. The clerk at the counter knew them and knew that they both had salaries and were not short of money, so he immediately greeted them with a smile.
"It really just arrived. I was just about to put it up. Look."
At a glance, there are bamboos of all colors.
The clerk proudly said, "Our manager went ahead and grabbed the goods this time. He brought back all the colors. They're as complete as the colors in the department store outside!"
Chen Zhu picked out a very light blue, white and lavender color.
"Help me cut three meters each."
The clerk immediately smiled happily.
This cloth is expensive, and most people on the island are reluctant to buy it. Normal people would be very stingy if they wanted even one meter, and Chenzhu would buy three meters at a time.
"Okay."
Liu Kexin also gritted her teeth and asked for two meters of fabric, which was just enough to make an above-the-knee dress.
After buying the cloth, Chen Zhuyi bought some cakes and eggs, and went to Aunt Liu's house with Liu Kexin.
Aunt Liu has a sewing machine at home and is quite good at making clothes. Some people go to her when they need clothes made.
When Chen Zhuyi and Liu Kexin arrived at the door, they met Zhang Wanwan and Zhu Zhuoyue.
Zhang Wanwan was very excited when she saw Chen Zhuyi.
"Teacher Shen! I was just thinking of going to see you after I finish packing these few days!"
Chen Zhuyi patted Zhu Zhuoyue's head and said, "I'm still teaching these days. I should be free this Saturday. You can come to my house for tea."
Zhang Wanwan naturally would not refuse, and said with a smile that she would definitely go.
After saying goodbye to Zhang Wanwan, Chen Zhu turned around and met Liu Kexin's sad gaze.
"Why don't you ask me and Xu Mei to come play with you this Saturday! Aren't we your best friends?!"
Chen Zhu smiled, pretended to smell something, and waved his nose.
"What does this smell like? Someone spilled some vinegar!"
Liu Kexin blushed immediately.
The two of them entered Aunt Liu's house while playing and joking.
This is Chen Zhuyi's first time here. He has heard from other teachers that Aunt Liu has good skills, so he came here today specifically to make two sets of clothes.
Hearing someone coming, Aunt Liu stood up, and her eyes lit up instantly when she saw Chen Zhuyi for the first time.
"This little girl is so pretty!"
Liu Kexin emerged from behind Chen Zhuyi.
"That's right, Teacher Shen is a recognized beauty among us!"
Aunt Liu circled around Chen Zhuyi a few times, touched her waist, looked at the fabric Chen Zhuyi brought, and said firmly: "Cheongsam! I must make a cheongsam!"
Aunt Liu's eyes were burning with anger. This is the big sign!
"With your figure and looks, you'll be an absolute beauty in the cheongsam I made!"
Chen Zhuyi had never thought about what type of clothes she wanted, but after hearing what Aunt Liu said, she imagined herself wearing a cheongsam and thought it should be pretty good.
"Then let's make cheongsams."
"Fifty cents, come back in three days to pick it up!"
Liu Kexin wanted a dress. The two walked out of Aunt Liu's house. Seeing that it was getting late, they waved goodbye.
After riding her bike back home, Chen Zhuyi's first thing was to open the letter Zhao Anche sent her.
She was very curious about what was inside.
After opening it completely and seeing the contents clearly, Chen Zhu's face turned strange. The long speech inside was all about his regret and his love for her.
At the end of the letter, Zhao Anche clearly stated his true purpose.
Because he has to support Chen Wantang's family, he has no source of income and can only live on his previous savings. Now the savings are almost used up, and he hopes Chen Zhuyi can send money.
When his eyes fell on the last sentence, Shen Zhu laughed out loud.
"Zhu Yi, when I become a scientific researcher in the future, I will use my connections to bring you back from the countryside. I will always remember how kind you have been to me. In fact, you will always have a place in my heart. I hope you will wait for me."
Chen Zhuyi threw the letter away in disgust.
Researcher?
It seems that Shen Wantang has told Zhao Anche about the future, and both of them are fantasizing about the bright future.
What a pity.
Shen Wantang had no idea that all of Zhao Anche's research results were stolen from her. Without her in this life, Zhao Anche would never have been able to accomplish his research.
This letter was written to her without Shen Wantang's knowledge.
Chen Zhu thought of something and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
What would happen if Shen Wantang knew about this?
Looking forward to it!
Chen Zhuyi sat on the bed, picked up a pen and started writing.
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