Chapter 182: The Big Move at the Beginning
However, no one could have imagined that this person was so anxious that he actually came to the door himself.
On the third night after Yi Chichi arrived at the base, Ji Jian, the sister-in-law of Captain Lin next door, came to ask her to go fishing.
Everything was ready, and they were just about to set off when Ji Jian hesitated and said, "Chi Chi, I'm afraid you can't make it to this sea."
"Why?"
Yi Chichi, who was adjusting his trouser legs, looked over. Ji Jianwei raised his chin and pointed outside the yard, "Your Wen Shi has brought guests back."
Yi Chichi followed her gaze and found that Wen Shi was coming towards this side with a man at the end of the road.
It was not a military uniform, but a white shirt and black pants, a pair of three-jointed leather shoes, and a pen in his chest pocket.
He had a briefcase under his arm, which was obviously the attire of a cadre.
Seeing that he was talking and laughing with this person, Yi Chichi changed his mind and said to Ji Jian with an apologetic look on his face, "Sister-in-law, let's make an appointment tomorrow."
"good."
Ji Jian smiled brightly and walked out with the bucket, "Then I'll go catch some seafood first. If I get a good harvest, I'll share some with you when I come back."
"Okay."
This is the low point in time, so if you go early and find a good spot, you will have a good harvest.
But Ji Jian said that she was a bit unlucky.
She has never had good luck since she was a child. The only time she was lucky was when she caught her man Lin Qiuping.
Others go fishing at low tide and reap a lot.
She went to catch seafood, but her eyes seemed to be blind and she couldn't see any seafood. As soon as she left, the seafood appeared and was picked up by the people she was traveling with.
At first Yi Chichi thought it was a coincidence, but when she was invited by her to go fishing yesterday morning, she realized it.
Ji Jian really has something on his mind.
There was clearly a cat's-eye snail lying in the sand at her feet, but she couldn't see it.
Therefore, Yi Chichi had no idea about dividing her seafood.
Less than two minutes after Ji Jian left, Wen Shi and his men appeared at the gate of the courtyard.
"Chichi, this is Uncle Ning, call someone."
Last name Ning?
Yi Chichi understood immediately who the owner of the Guanyin statue was.
This person actually came to my house on his own? She smiled politely and greeted Ning Jianping, "Hello, Uncle Ning, have you eaten?"
"have eaten."
Ning Jianping was an impatient person. At the invitation of Wen Shi and Yi Chichi, he went into the house and drank a few sips of tea. After a few simple greetings, he got straight to the point. "We are all acquaintances, so I won't be polite with you. Xiao Yi, I just want to ask, is the embroidery finished?"
His voice was low, and there was a hint of anxiety between his brows.
"alright."
Yi Chichi nodded, "Please wait a moment, I will go get it now."
"good."
Yi Chichi went into the room to get the Guanyin statue. He adjusted his sitting position when he heard it. While chatting with Ning Jianping, he paid attention to the movements outside the door.
I was worried that someone would come and see something bad.
“You can compare them.”
Soon, Yi Chichi came out with the statue and portrait of Guanyin.
The portrait was placed on the table, and she was holding the Guanyin statue.
Silk is so delicate that I dare not put it anywhere without an embroidery frame, nor let anyone touch it at will, for fear that the silk would be scratched and destroy the integrity and artistry of the entire work.
Ning Jianping had studied embroidery and was satisfied with Yi Chichi's attitude.
This is an expert who has a good grasp of details.
"Let me see." He took out his glasses from his bag and put them on, carefully comparing the embroidery with the portrait of Guanyin inch by inch.
Yi Chichi's gaze fell on his face, but he did not feel uneasy.
She is confident in her skills.
Sure enough, she watched the serious expression on Ning Jianping's face gradually relax, and a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.
Five minutes later, he straightened up and exclaimed, "It's exactly the same. The details, colors, and even the composition are handled very well. Xiao Yi, your craftsmanship is beyond reproach."
The embroidery sold in Friendship Stores is completely different from the other two types. He couldn't say which technique was better, but he was very satisfied with the Guanyin image embroidered by Yi Chichi.
In Guanyin's eyes, he felt holiness and the compassion that saved all living beings.
The mother who received the gift would definitely be very happy! His praise was sincere, and Yi Chichi smiled, "I think so too."
It is impossible to be modest, her craftsmanship deserves this praise.
Ning Jianping probably didn't expect her to be so shameless. He was stunned for a moment before laughing, "That's right, children should be confident and generous. They should know the future..."
He realized that he had said something wrong and quickly swallowed his words back, and changed it to, "Are you still taking the job?"
Yi Chichi looked at Wen Shi and saw him nod slightly, then smiled and nodded.
"Take it, uncle, do you want more?"
"I don't want it."
This one piece of embroidery almost consumed their family's annual salary. Although their family did not rely solely on wages to make a living, it must be said that the expense was really huge.
Painting one picture a year is really not enough.
"There's a trade fair in Yangcheng. Did you know about this?"
Yi Chichi,...using the ultimate move at the beginning?
This is a bit fierce.
"Know."
She nodded. The full name of the trade fair is the Import and Export Commodities Fair, and it is held in Yangcheng.
It has not stopped in the past ten years.
It is also the main channel for my country to earn foreign exchange through exports.
Very important.
But these are not the point. The point is that the trade fair will exhibit (sell) handicrafts.
Embroidery is a handicraft.
"You want me to go to the trade fair?"
Wen Shi looked at Ning Jianping in surprise. My goodness, is his Uncle Ning so wild?
A picture of Guanyin captured his heart, and he even thought of letting his wife attend the trade fair.
This wave is okay.
Once his wife's work is noticed by foreign friends attending the trade fair, her life will be secure.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared in his eyes.
Ning Jianping's mouth twitched as he watched the two young men perform. "Do you have any works?"
"No."
Yi Chichi shook his head, his face fell when he heard it, his joy was in vain.
Ning Jianping was satisfied with Yi Chichi's performance. He looked calm and composed as if he was chatting casually. He showed neither great interest in the trade fair nor felt disappointed for not being able to go.
On the contrary, Wen Shi's emotions were too outward.
I couldn't help but educate him.
But he didn't want to hear that and smiled, "Don't worry, uncle, I only act like this in front of my own people."
Ning Jianping,...he is quite good at talking.
He glanced at Wen Shi, not wanting to bother with him, and said to Yi Chichi, "You can't participate in the trade fair, but you can give your works to the Friendship Store. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Understand!"
She understood this very well, because that's what her grandmother did.
Copying her grandmother's path, this wave is okay.
“But I don’t know anyone at the Friendship Store.”
The implication is: There is no way and I dare not do it.
"Let me introduce you."
Ning Jianping took on too much responsibility. Several embroidery masters from Jiandong were old and their eyesight was not very good. They no longer took on many jobs, and the apprentices they taught did not have good skills and were not yet ready to become masters.
It takes time to search for masters among the people, especially masters who can produce exquisite embroidery works, which are even harder to find.
Yi Chichi's craftsmanship is definitely at the master level. The most important thing is that her works are spiritual and can definitely meet Jiandong's high requirements for embroidery.
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