There were still two days before the Chinese New Year when Liu Meiyu gave herself a day off.
The clothing store was closed, and Yao Shunliu from the state-owned factory had also transferred the advance payment. Liu Meiyu only had to prepare the design drawings for the spring collection when work started after the New Year, and then take them to the factory to select materials and make samples.
As for the sample styles, although she is not a professional fashion designer, she still remembers the fashion trends of the 1980s.
It goes without saying that Dacron shirts dominated the market in the 1970s and 1980s, especially after my country introduced a large number of chemical fiber equipment in the mid-to-late 1970s, almost everyone had a piece of clothing made of Dacron fabric.
This kind of fabric is crisp and wrinkle-proof, and it is strong and durable. If you wash it the night before, it will be dry the next morning, making it very convenient for going out. However, it is also "definitely not cool". It is not breathable to wear in the summer, and the slightest sweat will cause it to stick to your skin, making you feel hotter as you wear it.
However, no matter how popular it is, it is still a fashion trend. It is impossible for Cyndi Lau to promote the pure cotton and silk fabrics that people in later generations pursue for comfort at this time.
In addition to Dacron shirts, there is also the "fake collar" that was once popular in Shanghai.
Not only is it cheaper than a Dacron shirt, it also uses half the fabric and is much cooler. It is a perfect inner layer for spring and autumn, and you can buy a few more to alternate between. All she has to do is make the styles of the fake collars more diverse and put them on the market, and she won't have to worry about sales.
And their bell-bottom pants, which had already opened up the market, are still a fashion icon today.
In addition to these clothes that were already popular trends in the 1980s, Liu Meiyun only needs to design some clothes that are in line with the aesthetics of this era and have novel styles.
After all, she is not a professional fashion designer, and she does not pursue any particular design style. She just sells whatever clothes can make money.
Even if Huamei sets up her own brand in the future, she can still recruit designers from outside and support them.
When Lu Changzheng walked into the room with light steps, he saw Liu Meiyu lying on the bed with her chin on her hand, spinning a pen. A ray of sunlight shone on her fair and smooth ankles, making her skin even more translucent.
"Relax during the holidays instead of working."
365 days a year, except when she was pregnant and taking care of the child, Lu Changzheng never saw his wife take a break from being lazy or taking a nap.
Especially after coming to Beijing, she has to take care of work, study, family and children, and sometimes she is busier than me.
"Anyway, I have nothing to do right now." After putting away the manuscript, Liu Meiyu sat up from the bed. It was rare that she didn't hear the noise of the triplets making noise downstairs.
"Where are the three of them?"
"I asked my aunt and Aunt Wu to take me to the farmers' market to buy New Year's goods."
No wonder it was so quiet this morning. Liu Meiyu even felt a little uncomfortable.
"Have you done your toilet? I want to cook."
While stretching, Liu Meiyun was thinking about what to do for lunch when she heard Lu Changzheng say, "Don't do it. Let's eat outside. Grandpa asked us to go to the countryside to buy apples. We should go early and come back early in the afternoon."
"Okay, I'll change my clothes." Liu Meiyu got up from the bed.
My grandfather mentioned the apple purchase yesterday. He said that this year the family will not prepare so many fancy holiday gifts. Instead, we will go to the homes of our fellow villagers and buy a dozen boxes of apples and keep them there. No matter who comes, they can just take a box away. It saves time and is also healthy.
"I'll get it for you. What do you want to wear?" Lu Changzheng walked to the closet first and picked and chose where his wife hung clothes.
"Give me that down jacket and that red sweater." Liu Meiyun sat on the bed and directed unceremoniously: "And the socks, don't take that one, take the white pair underneath."
It was forty minutes later when the couple packed up and left.
"Where did you get the car?"
Liu Meiyu was brought to a jeep by Lu Changzheng and asked in surprise.
"I borrowed it from Li Jianan." Lu Changzheng fastened the seat belt for his wife and said with a smile, "I borrowed it for a few days. We can drive it out for fun after the New Year."
"Then let's go take a hot spring bath." Liu Meiyu remembered that there was a famous hot spring in the suburbs of Beijing, and she really wanted to go there to relax.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Lu Changzheng smiled slightly. It was rare to hear that his wife was interested in things other than making money, so he was naturally happy.
"Yes, Comrade Lu, you drive very steadily."
Liu Meiyu sat in the passenger seat and watched the man driving properly and sitting upright. She didn't feel bored at all.
But the main thing is the appearance.
"I have driven a truck in the army." Lu Changzheng said in a relaxed tone, but his face could not hide a little pride.
Seeing the man acting like a child, Liu Meiyun couldn't help but laugh and said, "Comrade Xiaolu, when I make money, I will definitely buy one for you."
"I don't want to." Lu Changzheng smiled. If he wasn't driving, he would have had a good talk with her.
Before he knew that his wife was carrying such a big secret, she would occasionally call him "Comrade Xiao Lu" with a strange look in her eyes. Lu Changzheng thought it was just a romantic expression between husband and wife. Later, when the secret was revealed, she became even more unscrupulous.
Lu Changzheng was somewhat unable to accept the change from "Big Brother Lu" to "Little Comrade Lu".
Especially since Meiyun always called him "sister" in front of him, he felt uncomfortable.
I am six years older than her, and she never looks old, so I have to pay special attention to my image when I go out. Otherwise, when I stand in front of my young wife, people will look at me as if I were an animal.
"Come on, I'll buy it for myself."
Liu Meiyu's hands were itchy too. After riding a two-wheeled bicycle for so long, she almost forgot what it felt like to drive a four-wheeled vehicle on the road.
"You can drive?" Lu Changzheng turned his head in surprise.
Liu Meiyu shrugged her shoulders and said without any humility: "Driving a car is nothing. In my previous life, I even got a yacht driver's license. If I hadn't died young, I might even be able to fly a helicopter."
Liu Meiyun knows how to make money and is not stingy about spending it.
Whenever she has enough time, she will find a teacher and learn a new skill.
In addition to self-improvement, these skills are sometimes the key to opening a new circle.
As a salesperson, expanding her network of relationships is almost ingrained in her mind.
“That’s amazing.”
Lu Changzheng said that he had no doubt about his wife's ability, he simply felt that she was too amazing and capable and he couldn't fall behind.
"If you want to buy a car now, can I ask Li Jianan for help?"
Lu Changzheng knew that his wife was not short of money. Since she could drive, it would not be a bad idea to buy her a car. At least she wouldn't have to work so hard riding a bicycle back and forth in the cold weather.
"Forget it. It's not very useful now."
The cheapest car nowadays costs more than 30,000 yuan, and it is still eye-catching when driving. She decided to continue riding her 28-inch bicycle.
However, when it comes to cars, Liu Meiyun is reminded of a car reselling case that occurred in Qiongzhou in 1984.
As long as you get a permit, you can make a net profit of tens of thousands by reselling a car.
That year, anyone with a little bit of connections wanted to go to Qiongzhou, and almost everyone was trying to get permits. The huge profits drove many people crazy at one point.
If Liu Meiyu were still single like she was when she first entered society in her previous life, she might have been tempted, but now she just wants to be an honest businesswoman.
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