Chapter 202 Zhao Yan 4
"Girl, why are you paying attention to her? She is the kind of person who never gets enough of taking advantage. I heard this comrade say that mending clothes costs one egg, right? How much does it cost to make clothes?"
An old lady came up to Zhao Yan and asked with a smile.
"An old man can make a set of clothes for 60 cents, or you can use 12 eggs to pay for it."
Zhao Yan explained with a smile.
"That's great. I just want to make a new set of clothes for my grandson. The clothes I sew myself are not as densely stitched as those made by machines, nor are they as durable as those made by machines."
The old lady said with a smile.
"Then you have to bring your grandson here. I'll measure his size and make the clothes a little bigger so he can wear them for a longer time."
Zhao Yan said with a smile.
Linkou Commune is very close to the county seat, and the commune has tractors, so they have side income. A strong laborer can get 23 yuan in dividends a year.
Villages that are close to the region will receive more dividends. Cities with dense populations consume more materials such as vegetables, so they will receive more dividends if they purchase more strong products.
The crowd watching didn't think there was anything wrong with what Zhao Yan said. It's really bold of you to think that someone else's sewing machine is still working and he still has to sew for you, and he can mend your clothes for free.
As for the craftsmanship in making clothes, that remains to be seen. But now someone has immediately started using them as test subjects.
In fact, everyone knew that the clothes they sewed were not as good as those made by sewing machines, but there were too few families in the commune who had sewing machines, and those who had them lived in the county town and did not make clothes for others.
The old lady happily came over with a piece of floral cloth and some cotton, followed by a little kid of about five or six years old, with a very happy smile on his face.
Zhao Yan didn't care that everyone was standing at her door like they were watching TV. After looking at the little guy for a few times, she picked up the cloth and started cutting. After measuring the little guy's body for a while, she started to work.
Chen Yan lit the stove he brought back from the area. Soon the temperature in the room rose a lot and he didn't feel cold at all sitting in the room.
Seeing Zhao Yan's skillful appearance, the old lady was very happy.
"Madam, I need three buttons here and two pairs of pants. Do you want to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy them, or buy them from me? Each button costs one cent."
Zhao Yan looked at the old man and asked.
Zhao Yan started preparing when she was about to come back. She also went to Wang Fang to learn from her and learned how to operate a sewing machine. She knew that she needed to prepare some buttons and zippers. Zhao Yan did not prepare zippers, but she prepared a lot of buttons.
"Girl, just buy from you. I have nothing to say about your craftsmanship."
The old lady said happily.
It only took Zhao Yan more than three hours from cutting to completion. She could also finish three sets of clothes in the factory in a day, which is similar to those old employees, except that this cotton-padded jacket takes a little longer.
The people at the door didn't leave. Although the weather was a bit cold, they were reluctant to leave after having the opportunity to see something so unique.
As for Chen Yan, he was greeting the little kids who were reading picture books.
They saw the old lady walking out with her grandson. The little boy was wearing a cotton coat and trousers, and had two pairs of insoles in his hands. Everyone was curious and went forward to take a closer look.
"Wow, this is almost the same as the one I bought from the supply and marketing cooperative. Yes, yes, I thought it was just a joke, but I didn't expect the craftsmanship to be so amazing. This floral cotton jacket is really beautiful. I have to buy one for my daughter.
Old lady, how much did it cost you to help sew this insole? ”
Everyone asked curiously.
"The girl said today was the first day of opening, so she used the remaining scraps of cloth to sew two pairs of insoles for me for free."
The old lady said happily.
These few cents are well spent, and the craftsmanship is truly amazing.
After a while, Zhao Yan received the second order. Everyone knew that Zhao Yan was good at making children's clothes, but the adults hadn't seen her work yet, so they went home to eat and then ran over here to wait and see.
In the evening, there was another burst of exclamations when a woman came out holding a new cotton-padded jacket.
Zhao Yan, who was just about to take a break, suddenly received three or four orders.
"Everyone, I can only make two sets a day at most. The New Year is coming soon, and I'm afraid it will delay everyone's time to wear new clothes. I can only accept two orders at most."
Zhao Yan looked at everyone and said.
"I'm not in a hurry to wear it. You can make it whenever you want."
Everyone said hurriedly.
The clothes made by this sewing machine are so beautiful. As long as we have new clothes, it doesn’t matter when.
"Comrade, can you make a shirt? My son wants a white shirt like the ones the educated youth wore in the past."
Everyone gathered around Zhao Yan and talked at once.
Zhao Yan didn't expect that what her cousin said was true. She could earn at least 20 yuan more a month by making clothes in the commune.
If I had business like this every month, I could probably make thirty dollars.
At first, Zhao Yan just thought that it would be good to have an income of ten yuan a month.
"A Dacron shirt is simple, and only costs 30 cents for the workmanship."
When the young girls and boys heard that Zhao Yan could do it, they smiled even more brightly.
I used to envy the shirts that the educated youth wore when they first went to the countryside. When I went to the supply and marketing cooperative, I found out they cost more than ten yuan, which was unaffordable. But now I can make my own clothes by just buying the cloth, and the labor cost is only a few cents. The clothes I make are the same as those bought from the supply and marketing cooperative. How can I not be happy?
Zhao Yan collected deposits from more than a dozen people.
"How come these people want to make shirts in the middle of winter?"
After Zhao Yan saw everyone off, she turned around and asked Chen Yan.
"Make it and wear it in the summer. The price of one piece is not low. Now it's so cheap and you can have it. Who wouldn't want it?"
Chen Yan explained with a smile.
In the past, when I saw those educated youth who had just arrived in the village wearing white shirts, I really dreamed of having one myself. Unfortunately, the situation in Chenjia Village meant that Chen Yan could only dream about it.
The first time he wore such a shirt was when Zhao Yi gave it to him.
Zhao Yi and Zhang Jing don't like Dacron shirts because they don't absorb sweat and when they sweat in hot weather, the shirts stick to their skin and feel uncomfortable.
At this time, Zhao Yi and Zhang Jing were at Master Liu's house.
Brought the two little ones here to wish a happy new year.
"Master, we'll go back first. We still have to make dinner for Mr. Xu."
Zhang Jing looked at her master and said.
"Aren't restaurants closed? Why do we still have to cook for customers?"
Master Liu was puzzled.
"The restaurant is closed, but Mr. Xu lives alone and pays a monthly fee. He has to cook all the time except from the first to the sixth day of the Chinese New Year."
Zhang Jing explained.
"Then his son and daughter don't care about him?"
Master Liu was a little curious.
"It's a long story. The old man has a weird temper and doesn't get along with his son. Every month his son comes over and gives us some money so that we can charge him less for meals. Zhao Yi and I have tried to persuade him several times but for some reason he just doesn't want to live with his son."
Zhang Jing shook her head.
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