Chapter 37 Making a pair of shoes for Director Lu
Jiang Haitang didn't think much about it, she just felt that men were not very good at choosing.
Liu Hongmei wanted to ask if these two pieces of material were prepared for Jiang Haitang, but she didn't say anything in the end.
It would be so embarrassing if I guessed wrong.
The two of them took the cloth and jacket, locked the door, and returned to Liu Hongmei's house.
Liu Hongmei has many children in her family and is busy with work, so she bought a sewing machine, scissors, and chalk a long time ago.
She had a large dining table at home, covered with thick oilcloth, which was perfect for cutting clothes.
In her previous life, Jiang Haitang made money by tailoring, and her skills were excellent.
She skillfully picked up the ruler and chalk and drew lines on the fabric.
Liu Hongmei originally thought that if Jiang Haitang didn't know how to cut, she would help her, but she didn't expect that Jiang Haitang seemed to be more skilled than her.
Seeing Jiang Haitang cutting a narrow strip of cloth from the fabric, Liu Hongmei asked, "Why is it that such a small strip of cloth is wasted?"
"These fabrics can be used to add lace to clothes. They will look good on little girls."
While cutting, Jiang Haitang carefully put away the useful parts and put the rest aside to make a jacket.
"I used to want to put some lace on my two daughters' clothes, but it was difficult to do and I gave up."
"You need to use an iron for this. Just push the ruler a little bit at a time and iron it in the opposite direction, and the wrinkles will appear."
Jiang Haitang gestured.
"I have an iron at home. I'll put it on the coal stove and try it later." Liu Hongmei became interested.
She sighed, saying that although Jiang Haitang was young, she knew a lot. If she hadn't met Li Shengli, who was not a human being, she could have married anyone and lived a happy life.
Jiang Haitang was busy, and Liu Hongmei was helping her on the side. The two of them worked together very well.
"By the way, Haitang, did you hear about Li Shengli being beaten?" Liu Hongmei asked.
"I heard a few things."
"He asked the factory to investigate, but the security department couldn't find anyone who did it. Li Shengli told the security department that it was you who did it."
"How can I be implicated in this matter? If I had the ability to beat him up, I would have done it long ago. Why would I wait until today?"
"Zhao Kai said the same thing."
"Zhao Kai?"
"Head of Security, he used to work for Director Lu. After he retired, he came to our factory."
The two chatted while working. After more than an hour, two sets of clothes were ready. Jiang Haitang was very satisfied as she gestured around with the novel and beautiful clothes.
"This dress is so beautiful. I'll make one for my two daughters on Children's Day."
Liu Hongmei also liked it very much.
"It would be nice if there was some light yellow material. It would definitely look good on the little girl."
Jiang Haitang was overflowing with maternal love at this moment, and she wished she could give all the good things in the world to Xiao Taozi.
"Yellow clothes attract mosquitoes in the summer, Haitang, I see you care more about Taozi than your own children."
"I lost my parents when I was little, and suffered a lot from my uncle and aunt. At that time, I just wanted someone to come and save me."
Jiang Haitang sighed and talked about his past.
"After waiting so long, I was sold. When I see her, I think of my past."
Liu Hongmei patted Jiang Haitang's arm and said, "You're fine now. Think of the hardships you've endured in the past as training."
Jiang Haitang smiled bitterly. She had been tempering herself for her entire life.
"Yes, everything is fine now."
"Little Taozi met you and Director Lu, and it can be said that after all the hardships, she finally got her reward."
"There's no telling what will happen in the future."
Director Lu loves Xiao Taozi because he has no children of his own. Once he has his own biological daughter, he may not be able to love his adopted daughter as much.
She wanted to take charge, but she had no right to do anything.
Why don’t I discuss the matter of adopting a child with Director Lu later?
"Tomorrow is the day for our factory to sell defective products internally. Haitang, don't forget it."
Jiang Haitang had actually forgotten about this matter. When Liu Hongmei mentioned it, she hurriedly asked, "Where is it?"
"It's in the open space in front of our factory's warehouse. Have you decided what material you want?"
"I want to find some material for autumn clothes and long johns. The weather is getting colder, so it's time to make autumn clothes and long johns."
"There should be. Come find me tomorrow after your early shift and we'll go check it out. Remember to bring your ticket."
The two of them were chatting while cutting the shoe patterns.
Jiang Haitang cut two pairs for Xiao Taozi and two pairs for herself.
There is still a large piece of jacket left, enough to make a pair of shoes.
"How about you make a pair of shoes for Director Lu as well?" Liu Hongmei asked tentatively.
"Is it inconvenient?" Jiang Haitang quickly refused.
In the countryside, you can't make shoes for men other than your family, or you'll be laughed at.
"What's inappropriate about that? Director Lu saved you in Qingshuigou. Isn't it right to make a pair of shoes to express your gratitude to your savior?"
Liu Hongmei works with women and knows best how to incite emotions.
But Jiang Haitang still hesitated.
"Director Lu shouldn't need that. The shoes sold at the supply and marketing cooperative are nice-looking."
Director Lu is a leader, so he must wear leather shoes. Why would he wear cloth shoes he made himself?
"The shoes I make myself are comfortable. It's so tiring to wear leather shoes at home," Liu Hongmei continued.
That seems to be the case. How about making a pair?
"I don't even know what size shoes Director Lu wears."
"What a coincidence! I registered my shoe size for welfare some time ago, and Director Lu and my husband wear the same shoe size. I'll cut you a shoe that looks like my husband's."
Liu Hongmei quickly found the pattern of her man's shoes and handed them to Jiang Haitang.
"I also need to buy some thick fabric for the uppers tomorrow."
Ordinary materials are not wear-resistant and will break in a few days. It is a waste of labor and effort and not cost-effective.
"Shoes made of synthetic fabrics are wear-resistant."
"Our factory is still unable to produce. Our R&D department hasn't produced any results in several years. Some time ago, the factory director recruited three college students from the Textile University. I don't know if they can make a breakthrough."
Jiang Haitang didn't know this yet, but she remembered that Professor Shu Qihua was an expert in the development of chemical fiber fabrics.
If we can bring Professor Shu Qihua to the factory, there might be some breakthrough results.
But Professor Shu has been demoted now, and this matter is not easy to handle.
Liu Hongmei didn't know what Jiang Haitang was thinking, so she brought up the matter of the material again.
"Worsted cloth is also good for shoe uppers, but it's hard to get. If you can't get it, you can use some twill."
All the shoes were cut, it was already past nine o'clock, and there was still no movement next door.
Jiang Haitang handed the key to Liu Hongmei: "Director Liu, I'm going back to the dormitory first. Please give the key to Director Lu."
"Director Lu said he has another key, and he wants you to take it first."
Liu Hongmei felt that Director Lu had ulterior motives as he even entrusted the keys to his house to Jiang Haitang.
It seems that Jiang Haitang has no feelings for Director Lu.
Or perhaps, she was too self-conscious about her past experiences to think in this direction at all.
Lu Liangchen brought Xiao Taozi back and looked at the dark yard, feeling a little disappointed.
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