Lin Manman cut a piece of red checkered cloth, a large piece of blue checkered cloth, a piece of black cloth, a piece of blue cloth, several large balls of white wool, several large balls of blue wool, two quilts, two bed sheets, and 10 kilograms of cotton, and went to find Wang Qingmiao.
There is definitely not enough cotton, and mainly, if there is more, Lin Manman won’t be able to carry it all, so he plans to take some first.
Seeing Lin Manman holding so many things, Wang Qingmiao was obviously surprised. She thought that Lin Zhiqing was not dressed well, not even as well as a country girl like her. She didn't expect her mother to dote on her so much and bring her so many good things!
Lin Manman asked with a smile:
"Qingmiao, do you know which aunt or lady in our brigade has good craftsmanship and can help make cotton-padded clothes, cotton-padded pants and quilts for people?"
"I left home in a hurry, so I brought the old ones with me. They are thin and hard, and they will be too cold in winter!"
"I don't know how to make it, so I still need to ask two aunts for help!"
There is no need to explain this kind of work explicitly. No work is done in vain. There will always be a little surplus for those who help. It is a job that everyone is scrambling to do.
Wang Qingmiao thought for a moment and said:
"As for bedding, it's easy to get. You don't need to find anyone else. My mom and sister-in-law can do it. Just send it to my house later!"
"As for cotton-padded clothes and trousers, we still need to find someone with good craftsmanship. If you don't mind, you can ask Grandma Bai to make them!"
After saying that, Wang Qingmiao walked out of the pigpen and whispered to Lin Manman:
"Grandma Bai is a very good person, but some people in the team think that she is the only one left in her family and are prejudiced against her, so they spread some unpleasant rumors!"
Lin Manman looked carefully and saw an old lady cleaning the pigsty carefully.
She had noticed before that this old lady seemed to be aloof from people. When she was talking to Wang Qingmiao before, the old lady was in the pigsty.
She greeted her, but the old lady just looked up at her and ignored her. Lin Manman thought that the old lady was difficult to get along with.
Hearing Wang Qingmiao's words, there must be something else going on. Lin Manman asked curiously:
"I don't think Grandma Bai likes to talk to me. Is there something going on?"
Wang Qingmiao led Lin Manman outside, and when he felt that Grandma Bai could no longer hear him, he lowered his voice and said:
"Grandma Bai is great. She is a family member of a martyr. Grandpa Bai and two uncles in my family all died on the battlefield!"
"The aunties in the team always say behind her back that Grandma Bai is very lucky, otherwise why is there no one left in the family? The Bai family didn't even have a descendant!"
"Although no one dared to say it in front of Grandma Bai, she must have heard it, so she took it to heart and felt that she had a bad fate. That's why she avoided young people, for fear of bringing bad luck to them!"
"Actually, Grandma Bai is a very nice person. Look at the work in the pigsty. Grandma Bai is afraid that I will get tired, so she always does it in advance secretly!"
"But if you mind, forget it. I just made a suggestion. There are also Aunt Shuanzi and Aunt Wu in the team who are doing very well. You can find them if you want!"
If other educated youths in the Youth League Institute asked, Wang Qingmiao would definitely not suggest asking Grandma Bai, because she didn't want to cause trouble for Grandma Bai.
But Wang Qingmiao felt that Lin Manman was different. She did not dislike the smell of the pigpen when she came there, nor did she have the superior attitude of the city educated youth. Wang Qingmiao liked her very much, so she thought of mentioning Grandma Bai to her.
Lin Manman felt very sad after hearing what Wang Qingmiao said. In this era, there are many old ladies like Grandma Bai. What did they do wrong to deserve such criticism?
Their only mistake is that they are too selfless and educate their children too well!
Lin Manman nodded and said:
"Then find Grandma Bai. What's the big deal? Grandma Bai is the hero's wife and mother. It's my honor if she can make cotton-padded clothes and trousers for me!"
Wang Qingmiao was very happy to hear Lin Manman say this. As the wife of a hero and the mother of a hero, Lin Zhiqing is really cultured!
Wang Qingmiao happily ran back to the pigpen, pulled Grandma Bai and said:
"Grandma Bai..."
Before Wang Qingmiao could finish, Lin Manman continued:
"Grandma Bai, I just heard from Qingmiao that you are good at making cotton-padded clothes and trousers, so I want to ask you to help me make some cotton-padded clothes and trousers. Do you have time?"
Lin Manman respected Grandma Bai very much, so she felt that asking in person would show respect!
After Lin Manman finished speaking, Grandma Bai raised her head and looked at Lin Manman deeply, with tears in her eyes. But soon, Grandma Bai lowered her head again and said in a stiff tone:
"I don't have time. I'm an old lady in my 60s and can't do this delicate work. Find someone else!"
After saying that, Grandma Bai continued to clean the pigsty, but the hand holding the broom became a little heavier!
Wang Qingmiao didn't expect Grandma Bai to refuse, and looked at Lin Manman helplessly.
After being rejected, Lin Manman was obviously stunned, but then she understood Grandma Bai's concerns and immediately said:
"I didn't think it through. Grandma Bai is so old, it's too tiring to make cotton clothes and trousers!"
"How about you teach me, Grandma Bai? You don't have to do anything, just move your mouth!"
"Besides, I'm still short of underwear, and I'm worried that I can't make them myself, and it's not appropriate to ask someone to make them for me!"
Grandma Bai didn't look up this time. She tightened and loosened her grip on the broom for a long time before she replied:
"Tomorrow morning, I'll go to your room and teach you how to do it!"
Lin Manman quickly agreed and said:
"Oh, that's great, thank you, Grandma Bai!"
Grandma Bai agreed because she felt compassion. It was not easy for these young girls to leave home, especially this educated young girl Lin, who looked younger than Xiao Er when she left home, and she was also very beautiful.
If you ask someone to make your underwear, and someone takes advantage of it and spreads unpleasant things, not only will your reputation be ruined, it could also be the life of the young girl!
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