Chapter 160 Watch a Movie
As soon as the movie's opening whistle sounded, Director Wang led several military wives over here.
Seeing that there was an empty seat next to Yun Tangyin, he smiled and sat down: "I just went to deliver some hot tea to the patrol team. It's really cold today."
She stuffed a hot water bottle into Yun Tangyin's hand and said, "Use it to warm your hands. I brought an extra one."
Yun Tangyin pushed the hot water bottle towards Fu Yucheng: "His hands are cold. Director Wang, does the textile factory have any small fabrics made for children? I want to prepare some for the baby in my belly."
"Yes, I heard they've reserved some floral fabrics, about a foot wide, perfect for making bellybands." Director Wang threw a melon seed into his mouth. "My little grandson made two last year. They're so soft."
Fu Yucheng stuffed a handful of peanuts into Director Wang's hand and said, "Little Li just gave them to me. Try some. Do you need a cart when we go to the textile factory the day after tomorrow? It can hold a lot of things for the military wives if they buy a lot."
"No need, the textile factory has a tricycle to take you there," Director Wang pointed at the screen. "Look, it's starting!"
When the movie ended, the moonlight was already high in the sky.
Fu Yucheng walked back with Yun Tangyin and saw Zhou Desheng rushing home with the child on his back.
The boy lay on his father's back, muttering "beat the Japanese".
"Desheng, is the child asleep?" Fu Yucheng stuffed a flashlight into his hand and said, "Light the way."
Zhou Desheng took the flashlight and smiled, "I just finished watching a movie and was very excited. I just managed to get myself to sleep. Tomorrow you go to the textile factory and help my wife see if there's any blue cloth. I want to make a new coat for the child."
Yun Tangyin stuffed a piece of candy into his pocket: "Remember, I will definitely help you pick a good one."
When they got home, Yun Tangyin put the things back into the basket and said, "Go to bed quickly. You have to get up early tomorrow morning."
The next morning, the military wives in the compound gathered at the gate.
Mrs. Li was carrying a cloth bag on her back. When she saw Yun Tangyin coming over, she quickly waved, "I brought some biscuits. Eat them if you get hungry on the way."
She reached into her cloth bag and said, "There are two packets of milk powder here. I'll make some for you."
"No, I brought some brown sugar buns." Yun Tangyin stuffed a cloth pad into her hand and said, "It's cold in the car, so use it as a cushion."
Fu Yucheng was helping his master load things onto the car. Seeing that all the military wives had arrived, he shouted, "Everyone line up. Let's get on the car according to the list. Don't squeeze in."
Old Zhang came over holding a tin horn and said, "Be careful on the road. When you get there, listen to the instructions and don't run around."
He stuffed a whistle into Fu Yucheng's hand and said, "Blow this if you need anything."
As soon as the car drove out of the compound, the military wives became lively.
Zhou Desheng's wife stuffed an apple into Yun Tangyin's hand and said, "The female workers in the textile factory all wear blue work clothes. They look so energetic."
"I also heard there's a small shop in the factory that only sells Shanghai vanishing cream," Mrs. Li came over. "Why don't you go take a look after you finish reading?"
Yun Tangyin smiled and nodded: "Okay, it just so happens that my box is almost finished."
Two hours later, the car stopped in front of the textile factory.
The factory director, wearing a blue cloth cap, came forward with a smile and said, "Welcome, military families! First, take a tour of the workshop, and then go to the warehouse to pick out fabric."
Walking into the workshop, the machines are roaring.
The female workers sat in front of the loom, with the shuttles in their hands flying back and forth.
Zhou Desheng's wife pointed at the loom and exclaimed: "This thing can weave beautiful floral fabrics. It's really amazing."
The female worker next to her smiled and replied, "Yes, look at that machine. It's weaving a peony pattern, just like the one in the painting."
She stuffed a piece of cloth sample into Yun Tangyin's hand and said, "It's just been woven. Feel it."
Yun Tangyin touched the cloth and smiled, "It's so soft."
Fu Yucheng leaned closer to her: "If you like it, pick this one and I will make you a new dress."
After visiting the workshop, the factory director led everyone to the warehouse.
The shelves are filled with fabrics of various colors, red, blue, and patterns, which are dazzling to look at.
Director Wang stuffed a ruler into Yun Tangyin's hand and said, "Pick it and measure the piece you like."
Just as Yun Tangyin picked up the peony-red cloth, she saw Sister Li coming over with a piece of floral cloth: "Look at this one, it's perfect for making a small quilt for the child."
"Yes, it looks good," Yun Tangyin stuffed a piece of blue cloth into her hand, "This is for your child to make a coat, the color is right."
Fu Yucheng picked up a piece of navy blue cloth: "I'll make a coat."
He stuffed a piece of pink cloth into Yun Tangyin's hand and said, "This will be a lining for you. It will be comfortable to wear next to your body."
After selecting the fabrics, the military wives sat on the stone benches outside the warehouse to rest.
The factory manager came over with tea: "Drink some water and go to the cafeteria to eat later. I made braised pork for you."
Yun Tangyin stuffed a shoe insole into the factory director's hand and said, "I just made it. Please use it. The fabric is really good. Thank you for your consideration."
"It's as they say," the factory director said with a smile. "The soldiers are defending their country, so making some cloth is nothing to us."
At lunch time, the cafeteria was filled with the aroma of meat.
The chef put a spoonful of pork ribs into Yun Tangyin's bowl and said, "Eat more to replenish your body."
He stuffed a steamed bun into Fu Yucheng's hand and said, "It's fresh out of the pot, it's still hot."
When they walked back after dinner, the military wives were all carrying cloth bags with happy faces.
Mrs. Li stuffed a piece of candy into Yun Tangyin's hand and said, "I'm so happy today. I picked out such good cloth."
Yun Tangyin peeled off the candy wrapper and smiled: "Yes, I won't have to worry about not having good materials to make clothes in the future."
Fu Yucheng took the cloth bag from her hand: "I'll help you carry it, don't get tired."
He pointed into the distance and said, "The bus is here, let's get in."
When the car drove back to the compound, the setting sun was dyeing the sky red.
Old Zhang was waiting at the gate holding a lantern. "You're back! I left some hot water for you. Come wash up and take a rest."
Yun Tangyin stuffed a piece of cloth into Old Zhang's hand and said, "I just picked it out. I'm going to make you a new hat."
"Thank you, girl," Old Zhang smiled as he touched the fabric. "This color is so lively. It will look great on you."
When he got home, Fu Yucheng put the fabric on the table and said, "I'll make you clothes tomorrow, before the temperature drops."
He stuffed a hot water bottle into Yun Tangyin's hand and said, "Are you tired? Take a break."
Yun Tangyin leaned on his shoulder and smiled: "I'm not tired, I'm really happy today."
She looked out the window. "The moonlight is so beautiful."
Fu Yucheng hugged her in his arms and said, "Let's go out more often in the future. It's better than staying at home all the time."
The moonlight outside the window sprinkled on the fabric, and the peony red piece was particularly eye-catching.
The footsteps of patrolmen could be heard in the distance, accompanied by the laughter of the military wives. This ordinary night was filled with a sense of peace and warmth.
Fu Yucheng helped Yun Tangyin put the cloth into the wooden box: "This box is padded with cotton wool, so the cloth won't get damp."
He stuffed a pair of scissors into her hand and said, "I'll go to the logistics department tomorrow morning to borrow an iron and iron the fabric before cutting it."
Yun Tangyin added a piece of coal to the furnace. "No need to borrow it, I can just use hot water to heat it. Oh, and by the way, let's make a small mattress for the child with the floral fabric I picked out today, and embroider a tiger on it. What do you think?"
"Everything you embroider looks beautiful." Fu Yucheng stuffed a sweet potato into her arms. "I got it from the textile factory cafeteria this afternoon. It's still warm."
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