Chapter 131 Farewell on the Eve, Heading for a Better Future
After lunch the next day, Lin Siqiao began to pack up and prepare to leave.
Wang Xiaofei also gave her the things he had prepared in advance.
"Aunt, what is this?"
"There are two dried eels in here, and the bag next to it contains dried fish and shrimp."
"And this, take it too. This is the oyster sauce I made myself. When I stir-fry vegetables or something, I add a little bit of it and it becomes very fresh and bright."
Lin Siqiao was just about to say, there’s no need to bring it, as she hasn’t finished eating the food I brought her last time.
Wang Xiaofei smiled and said, "It's OK that you didn't have a partner before, but you said your partner came from so far away and even prepared so many specialties and cakes from Beijing for us."
"It's reasonable for your uncle and I to give something back. It's a courtesy."
When Lin Siqiao heard this, he didn't say anything and happily accepted it.
"Thank you, aunt!"
Wang Xiaofei gave her a reproachful look and gave her a few more instructions before sending her out of the family quarters.
She originally planned to take Xiao Qiao there by bike.
However, Lin Siqiao refused to agree. Her aunt was pregnant now, and she was afraid that if her aunt fell into a ditch while riding her bike like her uncle, she would be guilty of a serious crime.
Anyway, there is a 'second-class bus' gathering place at the entrance of the village, and it is also convenient to go to the pier.
After saying goodbye to his aunt and the two little ones, Lin Siqiao followed the narrow path to the Qiu family.
It was similar to the last time I came here, and I didn’t meet any villagers along the way.
Ever since Qiu Mingze brought the news back yesterday, the Qiu family got up early in the morning to make preparations.
Everyone in the family changed into their most decent clothes. The so-called most decent clothes were just those that were washed clean and had neat patches.
When Lin Siqiao arrived, they were already waiting outside the door.
"Girl, please sit down."
Mother Qiu brought Lin Siqiao a cup of hot tea. Since there was no sugar at home, she put a few petals of honeysuckle in it.
She had picked this herself before, and drinking it can clear away heat and reduce internal heat.
Mother Qiu was a little reserved, and she even explained, "The cup has been washed and scalded, so it's clean."
"Thank you, I'm a little thirsty."
Lin Siqiao lowered his head and took a sip. The tea tasted sweet and refreshing with a light herbal flavor.
When Mrs. Qiu saw that she didn't show any disgust, she felt relieved.
At this time, Qiu Mingze had already carried Qiu's father out. Lin Siqiao remembered that the last time he saw Qiu's father, he was in much better condition than now.
Looking at his appearance, I'm afraid that in addition to the physical pain, the psychological blow is even greater.
Soon, Mother Qiu helped Father Qiu sit on the bench, and the remaining three children lined up behind them.
Lin Siqiao pressed the shutter button with a click.
There wasn't much film left, only three photos in total, so Lin Siqiao simply took pictures of them all, so that it would be easier to develop the whole roll later.
"Once the photos are developed, I will send them to the family compound."
"They will send it to you when the time comes."
Mother Qiu clasped her hands and kept expressing her gratitude. Lin Siqiao felt uncomfortable seeing this, so he left without staying for long after taking the photos.
"elder sister"
When he was almost at the entrance of the village, Lin Siqiao heard Qiu Mingze's voice.
"Sister, take this."
“This is a little gift from our whole family.”
Qiu Mingze got a pretty big monkfish from somewhere, and Lin Siqiao refused without a second thought.
She doesn't need food now, so there's no need for her to take these.
Unexpectedly, Qiu Mingze was so persistent on this matter, seeing that Lin Siqiao refused to accept it.
He directly stuffed the fish string rope into her hand and ran away!
Lin Siqiao had no choice but to go to an empty corner and put the fish back into the space.
Qiu Mingze trotted all the way back home. His mother had already helped his father onto the straw bed.
"How is it, have you given me the things?"
"Yes, I stuffed the food into the fish's stomach."
Mother Qiu was a little confused and asked, "Why don't you just give it to her?"
Qiu Mingze couldn't explain it clearly either.
His intuition told him that this sister was trustworthy, but in recent years, he had witnessed too much ugliness in human nature.
Being able to take this step is the biggest compromise he has made to himself.
"Mom, if that sister saw it, she would understand."
Qiu Mingze paused and said, "But I don't want to be caught by others."
He prepared for the worst. Even if he was discovered, who could prove that he was the one who put those things there?
Father Qiu, who was not yet asleep, listened to the conversation between the mother and son, and a look of relief appeared on his face.
On the other hand, after Lin Siqiao returned to Shanghai, he first found a state-owned photo studio near the Friendship Store.
She always uses a complete roll of film, which makes it easy to develop.
The master took the money and said I could pick it up in two hours.
Taking advantage of this time, Lin Siqiao made a special trip back to the Friendship Store.
Without Director Zhong’s kindness, there would be no Lin Siqiao today.
Director Zhong didn't expect that this little girl would actually take the time to come and see him, and he was deeply moved.
"Xiao Lin, to be honest, I really don't want to let you go."
"You don't know, I've been so annoyed by all the noise from the foreign guests lately."
Director Zhong was not exaggerating when he said this.
Just think about it, the foreign guests finally tasted the sweetness, but when they came, they were told, sorry, we don’t sell it anymore.
If you really want to buy it, you can only go to Beijing.
It would be strange if the foreign guests didn’t make a fuss after hearing this!
But no matter what he said, Director Zhong also knew that Xiao Lin had no say in this matter.
During this period, Lin Siqiao was also thinking about this problem. After she left, private customization in Shanghai would probably no longer be possible.
But she did want to produce some ready-made clothes, the kind that come in one size.
In fact, this is not uncommon in the clothing industry in later generations.
Generally, luxury clothing has two production lines, one for the brand's haute couture and the other for ready-to-wear.
Although haute couture is priced high, it is more of a gimmick. In other words, it does not make money.
Yes, you heard it right. The real money-maker is not haute couture but the brand’s ready-to-wear collection.
Lin Siqiao shared his idea with Director Zhong. For now, the products might be released seasonally, and some special models would be released during the summer and winter vacations.
After listening to this, Director Zhong nodded in agreement without hesitation.
We don’t have one-to-one customization, but ready-made clothes are fine too!
No matter how small a mosquito leg is, it is still meat, he doesn't despise it!
"Xiao Lin, it's settled then. I'll file a report right away."
Lin Siqiao smiled and nodded. After the two sides discussed some details, Lin Siqiao said goodbye.
Before leaving, she went to the office to visit Master Zhou and Master Su.
The two masters were still the same as before, looking as if they were living a peaceful and tranquil life.
Lin Siqiao also went to visit his team members.
In fact, the moment Lin Siqiao saw them, he still felt a little uncomfortable.
At the beginning of the month, everyone was cheering each other on and preparing to do something great.
Now, all the team members are there, except her.
"Look, Team Leader Lin is here."
When the team members heard this, they all gathered around and gave congratulations and blessings.
They only recently found out about what happened to Team Leader Lin.
To be honest, if this happened to them, they would probably have been so angry that they would have wanted to jump off the building.
Now, Team Leader Lin is going to Peking University. Everyone is reluctant to see her go, but they are all happy for her from the bottom of their hearts.
Anyway, no matter where you are, you are contributing to the country!
Hearing everyone's sincere blessings, Lin Siqiao's slight awkwardness in her heart quickly disappeared.
After waving goodbye to his former colleague, Lin Siqiao took a deep breath.
Come on, Lin Siqiao!
You have to work hard and become stronger, only then will you be qualified to move towards a better future!
It was almost time, so Lin Siqiao went to the photo studio to pick up the photos first.
When they arrived near the Lu family's old house, Lin Siqiao took out the things prepared by his aunt and the monkfish.
Father and Mother Lu and Yun Shu had not returned yet, and it was Grandma Lu who opened the door.
When Grandma Lu saw that Lin Siqiao carried so many things, she was about to say something, but Lin Siqiao quickly explained a few words.
Hearing that it was given by Chuan'er's future aunt, Grandma Lu happily accepted it.
This is a gift from my future in-laws!
The meaning is different.
Lin Siqiao breathed a sigh of relief. "Grandma Lu, I'll go clean up the fish. How about we cook one fish and two dishes tonight?"
"Okay, grandma, you can eat anything."
Lin Siqiao took the fish to the kitchen, and just as he gutted the fish, he discovered something was wrong.
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