Chapter 83 Making Shirts
Qiao Wanyin was taken aback; the child had asked that question just yesterday.
They came again this morning, always bringing up the very thing they don't want to talk about.
"No, no, I'm fine."
She hurriedly dodged the outstretched hand.
Lin Li'an silently put down his chopsticks and looked up at Qiao Wanyin.
"Wanyin, we're heading back to the village this afternoon. Is there anything you really need to buy this morning?"
"No, no need!"
Qiao Wanyin responded almost without thinking.
"Sister Wanyin, didn't you say yesterday that you would bring back some fabric for each of your three sisters-in-law?"
She interjected, looking puzzled, "Wasn't that something we'd planned long ago?"
Fu Li'an nodded gently: "Then I'll go shopping with you."
This time, Qiao Wanyin did not refuse.
"Okay...okay."
After finishing breakfast and cleaning up, Fu Lian drove off in an old but clean tricycle.
He took Qiao Wanyin to the town to do some shopping.
She had originally planned to choose some simple cotton fabrics, just enough to make a gesture.
But to her utter surprise, Fu Li'an seemed to take this matter very seriously.
Not only did they buy fabric, but they also stocked up on a lot of household goods for her at grocery stores and hardware stores.
When we left the market, the trunk was almost overflowing.
The rural road back to the mountains is rugged and quiet.
Qiao Wanyin leaned back in her seat, secretly observing Fu Li'an, who was focused on driving.
Today he changed into a clean blue worker's uniform.
He was completely different from the boy I remembered.
Sunlight streamed obliquely through the gaps in the tall trees along the roadside.
Have you seen enough?
Fu Li'an suddenly turned his head.
Qiao Wanyin quickly turned her face to the other side, her voice somewhat flustered as she tried to explain.
"I wasn't looking at you! I was just checking if there were any potholes in the road, in case I slipped and fell!"
A blush had already crept onto the tips of her ears.
Since that unexpected kiss, their relationship seemed to be shrouded in an indescribable atmosphere.
There was always a subtle emotion in the air.
Fu Li'an gave a soft snort.
"Comrade Xiao Qiao, it's true that roads are meant to be walked, but you were clearly spying on me just now!"
"You're talking nonsense!"
Qiao Wanyin blushed with embarrassment and stomped her foot in anger.
"careful!"
Fu Lian reacted quickly, grabbing her arm just before she missed a step and pulling her sharply to the side.
Sure enough, there was a very well hidden mud pit underfoot.
"Don't fall."
He reminded him in a low, gentle voice.
Qiao Wanyin was stunned for a moment, her heart skipped a beat.
Since that unexpected kiss, Fu Lian seems to have changed.
He began to act more casually and boldly.
In contrast, she herself was a modern woman who had traveled from the modern era.
Instead, she seemed even more sensitive and hesitant.
"Let's go!"
Qiao Wanyin couldn't help but urge him on.
"It's almost dark!"
Fu Li'an followed behind calmly.
He always maintained a distance of half a step, no more and no less.
The familiar mountains are now in sight.
Smoke curls up from the chimneys above the village.
Under the ancient locust tree at the village entrance, several middle-aged women were sitting and enjoying the cool shade.
When they saw the two of them return together, they immediately became interested.
Aunt Wang was the first to speak, raising her voice and shouting, "Oh my, isn't this our Qiao family's daughter back! She even went to town with our educated youth Fu?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the women all turned to look at him.
Qiao Wanyin smiled, her lips slightly pursed, but she did not respond.
She simply looked down at her feet.
Then she quickened her pace and walked more hurriedly towards home.
After pushing open the wooden door of the old house, you can see that several children have already gathered in the courtyard.
They were all squatting on the ground, having a great time playing, their little faces flushed, and they were making noises.
As soon as Miaomiao stepped into the yard, she spotted her aunt and immediately ran over, excitedly shouting, "You're finally back! We've been waiting for so long!"
Qiao Wanyin stumbled from the tackle, but couldn't help but smile, her eyes crinkling. She bent down to hug the girl and gently patted her back. "Yes, we're back."
Then, she gently stroked the little girl's nose with her knuckles and said with a smile, "Of course we'll come back! Look, your aunt brought you some nice things this time."
As she spoke, she looked down and rummaged through her backpack for a while.
Before long, he brought out a large bag of beautifully packaged milk candies.
The children immediately surrounded them, all standing on tiptoe and stretching out their arms.
"Wow!"
Miao Miao, who was the first to react, exclaimed in surprise.
"What beautiful candies! I love this flavor the most!"
"Let's all eat together, no fighting or grabbing."
Qiao Wanyin gently gave a word of advice.
Then, they carefully placed the candy into each child's little hand.
At this moment, Zhang Sufeng also heard the commotion and came out.
Upon seeing her daughter returning home from afar, a joyful smile immediately spread across his face.
"It's good that you're back."
As he spoke, he wiped his hands and walked over.
In fact, ever since her daughter went to Hong Kong alone a while ago, she has felt uneasy and empty at home if she doesn't see that familiar figure.
Fortunately, I was back after only two or three days away.
Before she could say more than a few words, Fu Li'an walked into the courtyard, took a few steps forward, and nodded to the two elders of the Qiao family.
"Uncle, Aunt, I brought you a small gift. I don't know if you'll like it."
Before he finished speaking, he placed the package he was carrying on an old dining table near the window in the living room.
The women standing nearby remained silent, each with a different expression on their faces.
Seeing this, Qiao Wanyin walked over and stood in front of her three sisters-in-law, her smile still on her lips.
"Sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, third sister-in-law, these are some fabrics I specially picked out for you."
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the three of them.
"I don't know if it will suit my taste."
"Fabric?"
The first to speak was Chen Xiaoping.
"Yes, fabric."
Qiao Wanyin smiled and responded, then opened the bag in her hand, took out a piece of fabric, and slowly unfolded it. It was a piece of blue fabric with white floral patterns.
"This kind of fabric is becoming popular in the city now. It's soft, cool, and breathable, making it perfect for shirts."
The three sisters' eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this.
Upon closer inspection, the more I looked at the cloth, the more I appreciated its elegant color.
Especially the material, its smooth and slippery feel clearly indicates that it is not an ordinary fabric commonly found on the market.
They knew perfectly well that fabrics like this were not only expensive.
In this era of scarce resources, they are even more in high demand.
It seems you'll need a ticket to buy it; this gesture is truly precious.
Meanwhile, at the Fu family mansion in the provincial capital.
Su Yufeng stood quietly alone in the study, staring blankly at the bookshelf in front of her for a long time.
"Old Fu, where did that jade ruyi your father left me go? Where did it go?"
She asked the question.
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