Qian Duoduo spent three or four days finally finishing the dress she had meticulously made for Wenya. When Wenya happily put it on, her radiant smile was more captivating than the most beautiful flower in spring.
She looked left and right, her eyes filled with surprise and delight, and kept praising, "Oh my, although the colors of these fabrics aren't particularly bright, the clever color matching is really eye-catching! Especially the subtle patterns hidden within, which appear and disappear as I move, it's so beautiful, so incredibly beautiful!"
Lu Qing, who had originally given the fabric to Qian Duoduo to ease her longing after Lu Yuan's departure, was unexpectedly amazed upon seeing the finished product. She exclaimed sincerely, "No wonder your clothes are always so popular! With such meticulous design, it's hard for them not to sell!"
Upon hearing Lu Qing's praise, Qian Duoduo's face instantly lit up with a warm and happy smile, like sunshine. She scratched her head a little shyly and said softly, "Actually, I just like to tinker with these things. As long as everyone likes them and I can earn some pocket money on the side, that would be great."
At this moment, Wen Ya held Qian Duoduo's hands tightly, her beautiful eyes sparkling like two dazzling gems. She exclaimed excitedly, "Duoduo, this dress is absolutely gorgeous! I'm going to a high-profile banquet with your father next week, and I think I should wear this." With that, she gracefully turned around, twirled elegantly in front of the mirror, and then asked with a hint of worry, "Do you think I'm dressed too flashy?"
Qian Duoduo was surprised by Wen Ya's cautiousness. Perhaps her experience in the cowshed had made her somewhat insecure. However, judging from her great-aunt's imposing manner at her own wedding, Wen Ya wasn't truly as her name suggested. She chuckled softly, "Mom, let's not talk about far-off things. The clothes in Hong Kong are so fashionable these days! The styles, colors, and combinations are simply dazzling. But things are actually changing quietly here too. Black, blue, and gray are becoming less common on the streets. Even if light colors are gone, bright red and green are starting to appear. As time goes by, people's pursuit of beauty is getting stronger, and their aesthetic standards are evolving every day!"
She paused, then continued, "Moreover, given Dad's current status and position, wearing appropriate attire will only enhance your already beautiful and elegant demeanor! It's truly the icing on the cake. Besides, it's an honor for those who can attend any banquet, and I imagine there will be foreign friends present, which would be an excellent opportunity to showcase our country's tremendous achievements after the war! This would not only help improve our country's international image but also promote friendly exchanges and cooperation between countries!"
After listening to Qian Duoduo's words, Wenya nodded slightly in agreement. Indeed, she was responsible for hosting leaders from several European countries at the banquet, and both practically and ethically, she had to dress up carefully to avoid disgracing China and maintaining its prestige!
At this moment, Qian Duoduo said after thinking for a moment, "In a few days, I plan to go to Guangzhou to finalize the styles of this autumn's clothing."
Hearing this, Lu Qing smiled and nodded, then asked, "So when exactly do you plan to leave for Guangzhou?"
Qian Duoduo frowned slightly, pondered seriously for a moment, and then slowly replied, "Well... I need to go back to Harbin these next couple of days. After all, I haven't finished my studies yet, and I can't let them fall behind. Besides, there's a project at home that my third brother is currently helping out with, but unfortunately, my sister-in-law is pregnant now, and with adorable twins at that! As a result, my third brother will inevitably be a bit overwhelmed because he has to take care of his sister-in-law. So, I plan to take one of my brothers with me to Shenzhen to handle the project there properly and come back as soon as possible."
Wen Ya quietly watched her daughter-in-law talking to Lu Qing, and a complex emotion welled up in her heart. She had thought that she missed her son, who worked away from home all year round and whom she could only see a few times a year, so much, but she never expected that her daughter-in-law would be so busy all day long, with her feet barely touching the ground.
However, Wenya knew that it was a good thing for young people to work hard, so she didn't complain much. Instead, she quietly prepared many gifts for Qian Duoduo to bring to his in-laws. After everything was ready, she watched as Qian Duoduo boarded the plane and flew towards Harbin.
On the way home, Wenya felt a strange emptiness in her heart, as if she had lost something important. Lu Qing noticed her mother's unusual behavior, gently moved to sit next to Wenya, and reached out her warm hand to hold hers tightly.
"Mom, Duoduo is already your daughter-in-law, why are you still so reluctant to let her go?" Lu Qing asked softly.
Wen Ya sighed softly and slowly said, "Before, Duo Duo would always come to our house in a hurry, and then leave in a rush. But in the time we've spent together day and night, living together for so long, I've truly realized how lovable this girl is. Now that she's suddenly leaving, I really feel a little sad." After saying that, Wen Ya lowered her head slightly, her eyes revealing a deep reluctance to part with Qian Duo Duo.
Lu Qing smiled and said, "Isn't it better for Duo Duo to be busy with her own things? If Yuan Zi could be by Duo Duo's side, the two of them together, maybe she wouldn't be so busy. But I think it's good as it is now. Yuan Zi isn't here, so it's better for Duo Duo to be busy than for those lonely, resentful women."
After saying this, Lu Qing successfully received a big eye roll from Wen Ya. She was just keeping Wen Ya company and talking casually, not really expecting to put Wen Ya at ease.
After Qian Duoduo's plane landed and he returned to his home in Harbin, he didn't rush back to school. Instead, he rested for two days before taking a car back to Shangzhi County. He saw that construction had already begun, and the buildings were already four stories high. He marveled at how China was a true infrastructure powerhouse. It had only been a month and a half, less than two months, since he last came back. From the planning of new roads and the foundations of buildings, they had already built four stories high, which was halfway to the eight stories Qian Duoduo had initially planned.
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