Chapter 212: Teach the military wives to make clothes in exchange for land
"Bai Wei, your clothes are so beautiful! Can you make a few for us? We'll pay you!"
"Yes, yes, your craftsmanship is better than those in department stores. I am willing to buy it."
"We can buy the cloth ourselves. Would you like to do it? I'll pay you!"
As soon as Wang Cuihua left, Zhao Fengzhu and a few others surrounded Bai Wei.
They looked at Xiao Meng's new clothes carefully and liked them very much. If they went to a department store to buy them, how much would a piece of clothing with such craftsmanship cost?
I can’t afford it, I really can’t afford it!
"This... charging money is definitely not an option."
Bai Wei is not stupid. She sells walnuts to the grain station, which is a public transaction. However, if someone reports it as a private transaction, she will definitely be prosecuted.
"Even if I give you money, it won't work? Bai Wei, you..."
Everyone frowned, with a look of pity in their eyes.
"Bai Wei's worries are reasonable. After all, this private transaction is bound to cause problems."
As soon as Zhao Fengzhu opened her mouth, everyone nodded.
"What a pity, we don't have this skill, otherwise... I would have to make a set for my son myself!"
Zhu Hongmei sighed.
Wearing new clothes during the Chinese New Year is a tradition.
Who doesn’t want their kids to dress up beautifully during the Chinese New Year? Of course...except the He family.
There were sighs one after another, but Zhu Hongmei's words instantly woke Bai Wei up.
"Sisters-in-law, if you really want to do it, I can teach you!"
It is better to teach a man how to fish than to give him a fish.
Bai Wei doesn't mind teaching her skills to others, not to mention, she has bigger goals.
"Really? Bai Wei, are you willing to teach us? Then we'll pay for the tuition!"
Zhao Fengzhu said with some excitement.
She doesn't know how to make it. If she could learn, she would be able to make clothes for the people in her family in the future. How much more troublesome!
"You don't have to pay for the tuition, but I do have something to ask of you."
Bai Wei smiled and said that if she couldn't accept the money, she could ask for other benefits.
"Whatever it is, just ask us, and we will do whatever we can to help you!"
There were about twelve or thirteen military wives present. They all nodded and looked at Bai Wei, waiting for her to make her request.
"I want that piece of wasteland. Sisters-in-law, the land has been divided up. If no one needs it, can you give it to me when spring comes?"
Bai Wei put forward her idea.
If we really go to see Political Commissar Gao, he won't be able to approve much land.
But if we get the consent of these military wives, it will be much easier to talk to Political Commissar Gao.
Her ultimate goal was still that wasteland.
Others may not think highly of it, but to her, it is great wealth!
"Oh, I thought you wanted something! It's just that piece of land. We don't want it. If you want it, just take it."
"Yes, we can't grow anything on that piece of land. I'll give it all to you."
"When spring comes, if you want to open up new land, we will help you."
The military wives really had no hope for that wasteland.
In the past few years, they have tried to grow everything they could, but the harvest was not good at all.
Only Zhao Fengzhu and Zhu Hongmei still insist on growing potatoes and cabbages every year, but the harvest is not enough for their families. The yield is low and the quality is not good either.
"Okay! I feel relieved after hearing what you guys said. But later, can you please sign a statement for me, and I'll go to Political Commissar Gao to approve the land, okay?"
In the military, everything has to go through a process.
Bai Wei didn't want to be criticized in the future, so he thought about everything he needed to think about.
"Okay! No problem!"
Everyone agreed in unison.
"Okay, I'm going to make another timed heat preservation device in the next two days. Once this work is finished, I will teach you how to make new clothes. Not only cotton-padded clothes, but also coats, sweaters, and future summer skirts, tops, and pants. I can teach you how to make new clothes!"
When Bai Wei said this, the military wives' eyes lit up.
She is not a tailor at all, she is a fashion designer! She can design all kinds of styles.
"Look, Bai Wei is really capable. She can drive a car, repair cars, and invent things! Now she can even make clothes! It's great that Captain Song married Bai Wei!"
What Zhao Fengzhu said was extremely exaggerated.
But everyone present nodded their heads vigorously, and they all thought it was right!
Bai Wei just smiled when she heard this. Sister Fengzhu really praised her to the sky.
But she still had important things to do, so after exchanging a few words with everyone, she took Xiao Meng to the car repair team.
Watching Bai Wei leave, Zhao Fengzhu and others sighed.
"Bai Wei is so capable, but Shen Cuiyu is a blind old woman who doesn't know how to cherish treasures! She even instigated Captain Song to divorce Bai Wei. She is not a good person!"
Everyone nodded vigorously, and they had no good impression of Shen Cuiyu.
But at this time Shen Cuiyu was sweeping the snow in the yard, working hard, preparing to win a big reward.
She had already imagined herself wearing the most beautiful cotton jacket and walking in the village, surrounded by envious eyes.
Shen Cuiyu was holding a broom and almost laughing out loud, when suddenly there was a knock on the door, instantly shattering her fantasy.
"Who is it?"
She asked loudly with dissatisfaction and opened the door.
Hong Jiasheng was standing at the door with a cunning smile on his face, greeting her.
"Excuse me, are you the mother of Captain Song, Ms. Shen Cuiyu?"