“If this shirt can really be made, I’d like to wear it every day,” Zhang Xiaowen said to He Yan.
"It looks simple, but it's actually quite meticulous in the details. Look at these annotations: the waist part needs to be double-stitched, with an elastic padding inner layer and decorative stitching on the outer layer. The belt part needs to be reinforced to ensure its sturdiness and aesthetics."
Professor Zhang exclaimed, "Wow, this person is amazing! They've clearly marked out how to handle every single detail, and they've used professional terminology. They must be a professional fashion designer."
Teacher Li smiled and said, "That's great, I really like this design. You see, the design concept is also quite good."
He read aloud: "The design is mainly military green, reflecting the military style. It is paired with gold decorations, and the overall color scheme is harmonious and unified."
It not only retains classic elements of military culture but also showcases the style and spirit of military cultural activities through innovative modern design, reflecting a new aesthetic under the changing times.
Commander Li chuckled and said, "Very good. Who is the author of this work?"
Teacher Li pointed to the bottom right corner, "Jiang Xuan".
"Jiang Xuan? That name sounds familiar."
Zhang Xiaowen's heart skipped a beat.
Jiang Xuan?
Wasn't she selling egg pancakes at the entrance of their courtyard?
How could it be her?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
Seeing that her complexion was a little off, He Yan asked, "What's wrong, Xiaowen? Are you feeling unwell?"
Zhang Xiaowen stood up abruptly and said, "Distinguished leaders and teachers, this draft may need further consideration."
Everyone looked at her with suspicion.
Zhang Xiaowen impulsively said, "Jiang Xuan is Platoon Leader Lu's wife. She is just an illiterate or semi-literate person from a small place. She sells pancakes at the entrance of the tenement. It is impossible for her to draw such a professional design draft."
Her words suddenly made the atmosphere in the meeting room tense.
All eyes turned to her.
He Yan tugged at Zhang Xiaowen.
Zhang Xiaowen decided to go all out, saying, "I have no doubt about Platoon Leader Lu's character. It must be that Comrade Jiang Xuan plagiarized someone else's work. I hope all leaders and teachers will investigate this matter thoroughly."
Professor Zhang frowned. "This kind of manuscript should indeed come from a professional fashion design school. Platoon Leader Lu's wife certainly doesn't have that qualification."
One sentence immediately caused a small commotion.
Zhang Xiaowen felt particularly contemptuous of Jiang Xuan, and wondered what kind of spell Jiang Xuan had cast on Platoon Leader Lu.
However, given Platoon Leader Lu's upright character, if this is confirmed, it's only a matter of time before he applies for a divorce.
Commander Li left without saying a word, his face grim.
Lu Shengye was training when he was suddenly summoned and asked to go to the office of Director Li of the cultural troupe.
He was overjoyed; Jiang Xuan's manuscript must have amazed everyone!
He wiped his sweat and walked towards his office.
After knocking and receiving permission, he pushed open the door, strode up to the regimental commander, stood at attention, and saluted. "Regimental Commander Li, I heard you were looking for me?"
Commander Li nodded. "Xiao Lu, you must know that the cultural troupe is reviewing costume design drafts today, right?"
"I've heard about it."
"You had Xiao Zhao deliver a design draft by Comrade Jiang Xuan. What is your relationship with Comrade Jiang Xuan?"
"She is my lover."
"So your partner's design drafts have been questioned, are you aware of that?"
Lu Shengye's eyes sharpened instantly. "Question? Question what?"
“This design is outstanding and very professional. It even includes detailed instructions on sewing. Did your partner really draw it?”
Lu Shengye frowned slightly and said calmly, "Even Commander Li doesn't believe in my wife's abilities? Every stroke on the design draft was painstakingly drawn by her. Anyone who questions her is insulting her."
“It’s not that I don’t believe it, it’s that I don’t know how to believe it. Costume designer Ms. Li said that the person who drew this sketch must have been trained by a professional fashion design academy. Moreover, they have a solid foundation in drawing, and you can tell at a glance that they have studied drawing since childhood.”
Lu Shengye looked at Commander Li firmly, his voice strong and clear: "Commander Li, there are always exceptions. My wife did not attend a professional fashion design school, but she was a top student who was admitted to the Department of Mathematics at Ningda University. With her intelligence, it is normal for her to learn some fashion design on her own."
Furthermore, she is of upright character and honesty; her integrity would never allow her to plagiarize. Anyone who dares to falsely accuse her would be disrespecting me.
"I believe in you, but I'm afraid some people won't accept it. How about this, have your wife come to the performing arts troupe in the next couple of days to introduce her design concept to everyone, and maybe even draw a few sketches. What do you think?"
“I will relay it to her, but she may not have time. Besides, her design concept has already been noted in the draft.”
As Lu Shengye came out of the office building, he ran into Zhang Xiaowen and He Yan.
Zhang Xiaowen felt a little guilty and didn't say anything.
He Yan asked, "Platoon Leader Lu, what brings you over here?"
Lu Shengye's tone was indifferent: "Something came up."
"Is it about your spouse's design draft? I've heard about it too. If it were another unit, it wouldn't be a big deal, but this is the military region. Comrade Jiang is too audacious."
Lu Shengye's gaze swept over like a knife, and he said coldly, "I don't argue with women, but that doesn't mean you can slander them at will. Jiang Xuan is my lover, and I hope you'll watch your words."
He Yan was shocked and said, "I'm sorry, Platoon Leader Lu, that's not what I meant."
Lu Shengye left without saying a word.
Zhang Xiaowen glanced at Lu Shengye's retreating figure and whispered, "Commander Li has already questioned Platoon Leader Lu. Platoon Leader Lu must be furious. That Jiang Xuan is disgusting."
He Yan said, "That's right, even in this situation, Platoon Leader Lu still protects her."
"I don't know what's so charming about her that makes Platoon Leader Lu so devoted to her," Zhang Xiaowen said sourly. "She's just passable in looks, I don't know why Platoon Leader Lu has become so superficial."
"Men are all the same. Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. Let them investigate."
"My God, it's obvious what's going on. What's the point of investigating? If she really had that ability, do you think she would still need to be standing at the entrance of this tenement building speculating? She would probably be working in a state-owned clothing factory by now."
He Yan covered her mouth and chuckled secretly, "You saw her selling pancakes in the courtyard?"
"No, I haven't had a chance to go. My aunt told me about it last time. You forgot? My aunt lives in the same courtyard as her."
"Yes, yes, I remember now."
“My aunt also said that the last time she sold pancakes, the basket was kicked over by the old lady who sells steamed buns, and the pancakes fell everywhere.”
He Yan chuckled, "You haven't been to your aunt's house in a long time, have you? How about we go visit your aunt this weekend?"
Zhang Xiaowen gently nudged her and said with a mischievous smile, "And you should go early."
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