Chapter 91 The Whole Family's Full Support
Under normal circumstances, it takes at least 30 minutes to two hours to draw a detailed picture of facial features.
But once Jiang Si got the hang of it, she could finish a painting in an average of forty minutes.
Based on an eight-hour workday, I can draw about 12 pictures a day.
If you also include the time for observation and refining details, it would take about thirteen days to make 150 images.
But she needs to draw four versions, so it will take at least 50 days.
To be on the safe side, Jiang Si added another week to this.
However, she probably won't be able to stay in Beijing for that long.
Jiang Si said, "I will draw two versions in advance, and the rest can only be mailed over after they are finished."
Drawing is a meticulous task, and Uncle Huo didn't have too many requirements regarding the time required for drawing.
"That's no problem, you can handle it yourself."
Seeing that Jiang Si was staring at the drawing paper in her hand, he couldn't help but ask another question.
Is there something wrong with this drawing paper?
"It's not that there's a problem, it's just that these sketch papers are all under 120 grams, which is fine for practicing occasionally."
"But when drawing such professional facial feature templates, it is best to choose professional sketching paper with a weight of 150 grams or more."
"Otherwise, if you make changes later, the paper will easily wrinkle."
Uncle Huo didn't understand this very well either, but he wrote down Jiang Si's request.
"Besides this, is there anything else I need to prepare for you?"
Jiang Si didn't stand on ceremony and directly asked for a complete set of surveying tools, and also asked Uncle Huo to write her a letter of introduction.
If she needs anything later, she can just go to the state-run stationery store to buy it herself.
This will save them the trouble of running back and forth.
Uncle Huo acted quickly, sending people over early the next morning to deliver all the things Jiang Si had requested.
Before she left, the police officer in charge of delivering the items gave her a thick, bulging envelope.
"Comrade Jiang, this is what our director asked me to give you. If you have any questions in your work, we can contact you anytime."
"Okay, thank you."
Jiang Si responded politely.
After the policeman left, she opened it and took a look.
Besides a few stationery coupons and 10 ten-yuan bills, the envelope also contained a temporary work permit with a red plastic cover.
Jiang Si was a little surprised until she opened the inside page of her work ID.
Her basic information came into view.
Name: Jiang Si
Age: 21
Place of origin: Shanghai
[Position: Specially Appointed Technical Drafter for Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau]
[Task Description: Participate in the creation of a facial feature database template]
[Authorization Statement: This card authorizes the procurement of materials, access to documents, and assistance from various units within the scope of official duties.]
[Valid from November 18, 1968 to January 18, 1969.]
[Further note: This certificate entitles the holder to all benefits enjoyed by public security personnel during its validity period.]
Below are the handwritten signatures of the issuing unit and the issuer.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Si couldn't help but smile.
It must be said that Fourth Uncle really considers all aspects of a problem.
Having this temporary work permit brought great convenience to Jiang Si's work afterwards.
Grandpa and Grandma Huo were surprised to learn that their beloved granddaughter-in-law had taken on a job at the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau.
I was so excited and happy!
As a result, Grandma Huo immediately tidied up Grandpa's study.
"The lighting here is good, and it's quiet."
"Perfect for drawing."
As she spoke, she reminded the old man, "Tell Xiao Ding later that the food standards at home need to be raised a bit during this period."
"Painting is very mentally taxing, so you can't do it without eating well!"
"By the way, we haven't used the special vouchers from the past few months. Give them to Xiao Ding and let him exchange them for something."
"I heard from Xiaozhou that Si girl really likes to drink that bitter drink, what's it called again..."
"Oh, I remember now, it's coffee!"
"Have Xiao Ding bring back a can of milk powder, and buy two bags of milk powder as well."
"Okay, I'll go right away."
The old man nodded happily.
That evening, Xiao Ding cooked six dishes and a soup for everyone.
In fact, the Huo family's meals were not bad, but they usually only had one main meat dish and two minor meat dishes, with the rest being vegetarian dishes.
Such a balanced diet of half meat and half vegetables is something you only see during holidays and festivals.
Huo Erge was in charge of procurement.
He could taste the difference as soon as the rice entered his mouth.
The rice we're eating today isn't ordinary japonica rice; it's Jingxi rice from the Capital Workers' Grocery Store.
This grocery store is located at No. 33 Donghuamen, and everything inside is allocated according to rank and quota.
Some food items also require special supply coupons.
However, every time I go there I have to queue up and have all sorts of documents checked.
The old man found it troublesome and didn't want Xiao Ding to run around every day.
So all the food, drinks, and household items are bought nearby.
While Huo Erge was wondering, the old man explained the situation with a smile.
Really?
Yang Meina sincerely praised, "Third sister-in-law, you are really amazing!"
After saying that, she didn't forget to give some instructions to her two children.
"Your third aunt is going to draw a portrait for the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau recently."
"You all need to behave well during this time and not go to the study to disturb her, understand?"
"Okay, Mom~"
Jiang Si was both amused and exasperated after hearing this.
Before she could speak, the fourth brother and his wife said, "Third sister-in-law, if there's anything we can help you with, just let us know."
Speaking of this, Jiang Si is currently facing a rather thorny issue.
After receiving her drawing tools today, she didn't rush to start drawing, but instead spent the afternoon organizing her thoughts.
It was only after organizing that Jiang Si realized that it was quite difficult to draw 150 detailed pictures of facial features based solely on imagination and memory.
Therefore, she needs to spend a few days observing it up close.
Fortunately, there is a senior activity center in the residential compound, and there are also supporting primary, middle and high schools nearby.
There are generally no major problems for the elderly and children here.
As for the female comrades, Jiang Si also came up with a corresponding solution.
She plans to finish drawing the facial features database for the elderly and children, and then go to the Beijing Textile City in the eastern suburbs.
Besides the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 cotton mills, the Beijing Printing and Dyeing Factory and the Weaving Machine Factory were also nearby.
These factories have a large number of female employees.
In half a day at most, you should be able to find the facial features you want.
She can first draw the general outline, and then slowly fill in the details when she returns to Qiongzhou Island.
The difficulty now lies with the male comrades.
There are quite a few male soldiers on Qiongzhou Island, but it's a heavily guarded military area, and even military dependents can't go there casually.
Jiang Si's initial idea was to go to the Beijing Steel Plant, but the steel plant was in the far suburbs, and it would be quite troublesome to get there from there.
Furthermore, in this day and age, it's not appropriate for a girl like her to stare at men all the time.
We might need to ask two police officers to accompany us then.
After thinking about it, Jiang Si decided to ask Lao Si and his wife.
They both work at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, so if it's convenient for her, she won't have to travel so far.
The fourth brother and his wife didn't think it was a big problem.
However, according to regulations, they must first report this matter to their employer.
Jiang Si could understand this; after all, it was a research institution, and being cautious was to be expected.
Guan Xue said, "Sister-in-law, the leader in charge of this area at our unit went on a business trip to Lanzhou and will probably not be back for about half a month."
"I'll talk to him when he gets back; it should be fine."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Yang Meina immediately put down her chopsticks.
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