Chapter 300: If you are not envied, you are mediocre
Wen Wan didn't leave the Academic Affairs Office, but stood by the door. The sounds from inside didn't register clearly through the door, but she could still hear the familiar voice that occasionally rose. Third Uncle was furious, slamming his head on the table.
She looked at the sky in the distance and let out a deep breath.
It didn't take long before Xu Guoliang came out of the room. Perhaps because he rarely got angry, people would take him seriously when he did. The people from the Academic Affairs Office politely escorted him out.
Looking at Wen Wan standing at the door, she nodded: Xu Guoliang chuckled: "Didn't you go back to the classroom?"
"Ah, no. Why would I go back to the teacher now? They must be waiting to see me make a fool of myself."
Xu Guoliang wanted to pat her head, but after reaching out his hand, he changed it to patting her shoulder. After all, they were no longer children, so it was inappropriate.
"Then don't go. I'll ask your teacher for leave. You can go back and go tomorrow." After a pause, he said, "I've negotiated with them. They don't want to reveal who reported it, but they can make some concessions. They can clarify the situation in the academy through radio broadcasts and big-character posters. Once that's done, you can go back to class."
"I'm sorry, uncle, for causing you trouble."
Xu Guoliang chuckled: "That's not a big deal. Isn't it normal for adults to worry about children?"
Wen Wan opened her mouth but didn't know what to say. She wasn't a child anymore!
Xu Guoliang heard the soft sigh and couldn't help but chuckle: "Why are you sighing? It's just a small matter, no need to worry about it."
"Uncle, did I do something wrong?"
Xu Guoliang said: "No, you are not wrong, the one who is wrong is..." He thought about it and finally swallowed back the words that he should not have said.
Then he changed his words: "If you are not envied by others, you are mediocre. I didn't expect that you would like to make clothes."
Wen Wan turned to look at him: "Uncle, what do you think I would like?"
"Yeah, singing, playing the piano and stuff."
Wen Wan chuckled when she heard this: "Uncle, that's what Mom likes. Because she likes it, I have to like it too, so all of you think I like it."
"I went to the countryside partly out of spite, and partly because I really didn't want to join the art troupe. Now that she's gone, I have to continue according to her wishes and arrangements, and I really don't want to. I don't like it, I even resent it. But now I think about it, I still have to thank her for teaching me so much, even needlework. She taught me to like making clothes, and I can put my knowledge into practice."
Xu Guoliang, who was always eloquent, was speechless at this moment. He reached out to adjust his glasses and said, "It's good to do what you love. But, Wanwan, are you planning to follow this path in the future?"
Wen Wan gave him a puzzled look: "If you have a job, you are not allowed to have a side job?"
"No, I'm just worried you won't be able to take care of it."
Wen Wan nodded: "I have thought about it, so from the beginning I didn't want to make a big fuss, I don't know what will happen in the future."
"Alright, as long as you have your own opinion, that's all. I'm sure you know a little bit about the situation in recent years. No one can predict how the wind will change. Let's just wait and see!"
"Is Uncle busy today? If not, let's go to Tonghua Lane for a quick meal?"
Xu Guoliang laughed: "Why? You want to thank your uncle? I'll owe you this meal first. I'll call your aunt to come and try your cooking."
"Then we have a deal."
Xu Guoliang nodded: "Needless to say, there is no way to escape!"
How could he not go when his niece was cooking? However, he really had something to do today, which was really unfortunate.
"Go back and have a good rest. Your aunt and I will be attending the National Day Gala in three days. Come on!"
"come on!"
Wen Wan would have prepared well for this matter without Xu Guoliang telling her. This was the school's first large-scale event after the resumption of the college entrance examination. All colleges of Huazhong University of Science and Technology would participate. Based on the principle of supporting the work of the student committee and focusing on participation, she signed up for a solo performance and successfully passed the screening. She will then perform on stage in the school's auditorium.
At this moment, in addition to classes, many participating students are busy rehearsing. She is better off. She chose the song to sing and handed it in. When the school invites a special accompaniment band, she can just go on stage.
There's no need for rehearsals, especially for solo rehearsals. She can just get used to the accompaniment when the time comes. She has other things to do and is very busy.
With Xu Guoliang's help in asking for leave, Wen Wan never returned to the classroom.
There were four required classes today, but she only attended two. There were also two elective classes, but she planned not to attend any of them.
Experience the feeling of skipping classes, otherwise you won’t have the chance after graduation.
I didn't go home and went straight to work.
The material for the women's woolen coat has been prepared.
She had put a lot of effort into getting this batch of fabrics, including bright red and navy gabardine, as well as plaid.
In addition to clothing materials, there are also accessories.
These things are still scarce in the capital.
She heard that there were a lot of things like this in the south, and she didn't know when she would have the chance to go and see them.
She was fine, she could go anytime she wanted, but she definitely couldn't do it alone.
The roads are too chaotic, and I heard it’s especially chaotic over there too.
Making money is important, but she herself is also important.
Today is a bit unlucky.
She was taken to the Academic Affairs Office once. When she came back to work, the material was too thick and it was difficult for the sewing machine to sew. Several needles broke in the whole afternoon. Even Wen Wan, who had a good temper, was annoyed and wanted to stomp her feet hard to make a hole in the ground.
Just as I was getting annoyed, there was a knock on the door outside.
"Who is it?"
"Me!" Li Lai Yu's voice rang out from outside.
Wen Wan put down the unfinished product in her hand, stood up and opened the door.
"Just got back from school?"
When Li Lai Yu entered the room, she closed the door.
"I came back after finishing my compulsory classes in the morning. I didn't go in the afternoon."
In fact, she is not as studious as she appears to be.
Reading is just about reading something that interests you or is useful.
In the morning, Wen Wan was called away from the classroom by the Academic Affairs Office and did not come back. The whole classroom was full of discussions, just like thousands of flies flying around, buzzing and making her feel upset. She waited until the get out of class was over and then left.
"You don't have to attend the elective class this afternoon? That's not like you." He usually has a book in his hand, but he would actually skip class.
As he said that, he took her inside, asked her to sit down, and poured her a glass of water.
"What do you mean? I look like someone who is very studious and must study?"
Wen Wan didn't respond and just looked at her silently.
Li Laiyu said softly: "Actually, I just want to change places."
She wasn't really interested in going to university; she was interested in the fact that after going to university, her food allowance and household registration could be transferred. From then on, she would have a completely different world.
Wen Wan didn't quite understand what she said.
Because Li Lai Yu didn't plan to say much to her.
Changing the subject, he asked her, "What did the Academic Affairs Office say?"
"What can I say? They must have done some research elsewhere before calling me over. When they asked me, I told them the truth. Honestly, I thought about this before I did it, which is why I only charge a small processing fee and only do it with people I have good connections with. There were only a dozen or so orders in total, and they still reported me for this. I really have nothing to say."
Li Laiyu was silent for a while before speaking: "Do you want to know who reported it?"
"You know?"
Li Laiyu shook his head: "I have a way to find out."
"Forget it!" Wen Wan sighed, "It's not worth wasting time and energy on some villains. Even if I don't check, I can probably tell who it is."
"Do you want to continue?"
"Go on, why not? I haven't done anything wrong. It's just that I don't plan to do it recently. I'm very busy. If I continue to take work, the rules will have to be changed. I'm not willing to take money from just anyone."
Li Lai Yu nodded. Other people have their own opinions on their own affairs, so she would not ask too many questions or interfere.
"I took two pieces of cloth that I dyed myself. Take a look and see if they work."
Wen Wan's eyes lit up: "Can you print and dye?"
Li Laiyu paused: "Didn't I tell you?"
Wen Wan shook her head. She was very sure that there was no Li Laiyu. "You have a bad memory. When I ran into you at the department store shortly after school started last semester, I told you that the colors of those fabrics were not good-looking. I wanted to try them myself."
Wen Wan looked at her in confusion, having no impression at all.
Besides, with Li Lai Yu's personality, he is only talking a little more now. If we had just met then, would he have said these things to me?
Who has a bad memory?
However, after seeing the material Li Lai Yu took out, she no longer thought about it.
A little bit, it looks really good.
The fabrics today are brighter in color than they were a few years ago, but they are still primarily red and blue.
Thick materials are difficult to print and dye, so corduroy and other solid colors are common. However, homespun cloth has many patterns, such as diamonds, checkered patterns, and red and black backgrounds with small white flowers. Then there are the sheets with large floral patterns printed on the back.
The colors of Dacron in summer become more and more vivid, including bright red, orange, and plain colors with small flowers.
The material that Li Laiyu brought was different.
It is still Dacron, but the color changes from gradually darker to darker, crabapple pink. From the top to the bottom, the flowers are sparse and dense, and the arrangement is orderly.
The other piece was not as bright in color. It was made of a very light and thin cotton cloth. It was a grass green with dark patterns on it.
Wen Wan pursed her lips: "Aren't these the two pieces of cloth we bought before?"
Li Laiyu shook her head: "No, this is the final product after many attempts." After saying this, she looked expectantly: "What do you think?"
Wen Wan tried hard to suppress her excitement: "I think it's great! You are really amazing. You can dye such beautiful cloth."
Li Laiyu frowned slightly: "Actually, it's still a little too rough, but the conditions are limited. I can't find better cloth or better materials."
She had not intended to let anyone know these things, but she had to ask Wen Wan for help, so she had to take them out.
She even thought that if that didn't work, she could try to weave the cloth herself, but without the materials, even the best cook could not cook.
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