Chapter 101 It smells really good, not ugly at all
"First, don't get too tired."
"Second, you are not allowed to stay up late."
"Third, ... kiss me."
Qin Jiulie and Jiang Ning made three rules.
The two spent a sweet evening.
Jiang Ning finally settled the matter through his own efforts.
…
The next day.
A small incident also occurred on the military camp training ground.
"Did you see Captain Qin just now?"
"What's wrong? Captain Qin is here to drill us again?"
"Captain Qin is even more ruthless than our company commander every time he strikes. Is today's field training 30 kilometers, or a round trip with a load of 20 kilograms?"
Each of the soldiers is over 1.8 meters tall and has a strong and upright build.
After hearing Qin Jiulie's name, he was as frightened as a mouse seeing a cat, and his legs couldn't help but shiver.
Every time after being trained by Qin Jiulie, their legs felt like they were broken and they had to take several days to recover.
But……
No matter how much they practiced, Qin Jiulie followed exactly the same training content.
A group of soldiers filled with the spirit of masculine fighting were all convinced.
This was the day when the atmosphere was subtly different.
The soldier who spoke first shook his head hurriedly.
"No, no! It's not about the drill. We just had a live-fire exercise yesterday. How can it be so fast?"
"Fuck! If this isn't a drill, why did you mention Captain Qin? You made me so nervous."
"It doesn't matter if it's not extra training. What happened to Captain Qin? I heard that Captain Qin was injured yesterday. Shrapnel almost hit his eyes and cut a big gash on his face. Blood was all over his face."
Even soldiers who have experienced many battles will still show a serious and awed expression when talking about injuries.
However.
The soldier who first mentioned Qin Jiulie had his mouth corners trembling all the time, and his whole face showed a strange expression as if he wanted to laugh but was trying hard not to laugh.
"You bastard! Speaking of Captain Qin being injured, such a serious matter, you actually dared to laugh!"
"Are you crazy? Or is there something wrong with your ideology? How dare you laugh at Captain Qin's affairs?!"
“No, no… I’m absolutely fine. It’s Captain Qin… You’ll know when you see Captain Qin… Haha… I can’t hold it back any longer, haha…”
As the young soldier spoke, he seemed to have thought of something. The corners of his mouth trembled more and more violently. Laughter rushed to his lips several times, but he swallowed it back with great effort.
This scene confused the people around.
But ten minutes later.
When Qin Jiulie appeared on the training ground with his tall and slender figure, wearing a dark green training suit, everything had an answer.
The cold-faced officer whose face they both admired and feared remained silent even though his face was covered in blood.
At this time, a large area of disinfectant red solution was applied.
After one night, the mercurochrome appears dark and yellow.
Like a birthmark, it is firmly located between the deep eyebrows and eyes.
It's both weird and funny to watch.
It is obvious at first glance that such traces of medication were not made by a military doctor, and it even feels like "deliberate play".
The soldiers who saw this scene had a tight smile on their lips, wanting to laugh but not daring to.
Qin Jiulie seemed like nothing had happened and didn't care at all about the weirdness on his face.
The medicine my wife uses is not ugly at all!
…
From spring to summer.
The weather suddenly became hot.
The military uniform changed from long sleeves to short sleeves, and the sisters-in-law in the military compound also put on colorful dresses.
Click, click, click.
The sound of a sewing machine could be heard in the hut.
Jiang Ning sat on a chair with his feet on the pedals. As the leather rope was pulled, the small wheel on the sewing machine spun rapidly in circles.
She lowered her head, revealing a slender white neck.
With focused and serious eyes, he watched the sewing needle fall one stitch at a time.
Press the fabric with your fingers and gently push it forward as the machine turns.
A straight and neat sewing line appears perfectly.
The rotation of a sewing machine seems simple, but whether it is the speed of stepping on the foot pedal or making the sewing thread straight, it is not an easy task.
It takes practice day after day.
Practice makes perfect, that's what it is.
Jiang Ning had previously used industrial mechanical sewing machines, and this was her first time using a manual sewing machine.
It took me a day or two to get used to the temperament of this sewing machine.
After these days, I have become very familiar with it and can make simple clothes in just one or two days.
The "crackling, crackling, crackling" sound also became a unique sound in the room.
Gradually.
Throughout the military compound, all the sisters-in-law knew that Captain Qin had a new sewing machine at home. Jiang Ning had very skillful hands and could make clothes quickly and beautifully.
Those slender white fingers pushing the colorful fabrics were particularly pleasing to the eye.
In order to make clothes look good, soft and comfortable to wear, in addition to operating the sewing machine, it is also necessary to pay attention to the details.
These are all stitches and threads, and it takes several years to learn these skills.
Wang Chunxia was good at growing vegetables, but she was not good at making clothes. Every time she saw Jiang Ning sewing clothes with neat stitches by hand, she was indescribably envious.
She had been learning from Jiang Ning for several days, but her hands and feet were still clumsy.
Yang Rui learns faster because she is quiet by nature and can endure loneliness.
Although I was a little confused when I first started, I can now make a simple pair of shorts for Zhao Shuisheng.
This afternoon.
Jiang Ning drew a new design yesterday, spent the whole morning on cutting and prototyping, and was busy sewing and splicing in the afternoon.
Just at this moment.
"Sister Ning, you are busy."
Liu Xiangmei shouted in the yard, then walked into the house on her own.
As soon as you enter the door.
She saw Jiang Ning operating a sewing machine, her eyes sparkling.
Jiang Ning paused his actions for a moment, looking at Liu Xiangmei's eyes, and had a premonition of something in his heart.
Immediately following.
Sure enough, Liu Xiangmei was seen smiling happily while taking out a foot of floral cloth from her pocket.
"Sister Ning, I've heard people praise you for a few days. They all say that you make clothes quickly and beautifully, and you're especially good at sewing. I'm clumsy and really bad at sewing. You see, it's getting hot, and my eldest and second daughters are growing up. They're both grown-up girls now, and there's really no clothes for them to wear at home. So, I spent money to buy a yard of floral cloth."
Chapter 102: Don't want to pay, but want to get it for free
As Liu Xiangmei said this, she sat down next to Jiang Ning in a familiar manner.
She said happily with a smile on her face.
"Sister Ning, can you do me a favor? Make two skirts for our eldest and second daughter. They don't have to be complicated, just wearable. You have a sewing machine at home, just pedal it, it's so fast, just a few clicks and it's done. It won't take you much time!"
After hearing these words, Jiang Ning felt both amused and annoyed.
I really don’t know whether to say that Liu Xiangmei is stupid or that she is shameless.
Such obvious calculations are written nakedly on her face, but Liu Xiangmei always manages to say it out loud again and again.
Just looking at the one-foot-long floral cloth in her hand, Jiang Ning could tell without even touching it that it was definitely not pure cotton.
Children have delicate skin, so they will suffer if they don’t wear pure cotton fabrics.
Liu Xiangmei is so stingy that she is reluctant to spend money even on her own daughter.
And the size of the fabric is only one foot.
One foot of fabric is needed to make two dresses for two children aged four or five.
And according to Liu Xiangmei's personality, she would definitely like the skirt to be made bigger so that she can still wear it next year or the year after.
As a result, the fabric must be used very sparingly and no waste can occur.
Otherwise, one foot of cloth would not be enough to make two skirts.
besides.
Liu Xiangmei did not mention anything about the accessories needed to make a dress, such as buttons, needles and thread, elastic bands, etc.
It was obvious that she wanted to take advantage of Jiang Ning.
Not only does he not want to pay, but he also wants to get it for free.
How could Jiang Ning not see such greed?
Jiang Ning's eyes turned, he curled up his red lips and smiled at Liu Xiangmei.
That smile is gentle and touching.
When Liu Xiangmei saw it, she immediately became excited and said happily.
"Sister Ning, have you agreed? I know you are a good person! You will definitely be willing to help me! I will definitely not take advantage of you. I will make steamed buns and send you some tomorrow."
"Sister Liu, I can definitely make two dresses for the kids. But do you know how much I charge for one dress?"
Jiang Ning interrupted Liu Xiangmei's monologue.
She did not refute with disdain, nor did she mock or ridicule, she just asked a question lightly.
Then all at once.
The question stumped Liu Xiangmei.
Wages? !
Is there such a thing as wages? !
In Liu Xiangmei's entire plan, she never thought about paying Jiang Ning wages.
The smile on her face froze at the corners of her mouth, turning into an awkward expression that was neither a smile nor a smile.
Jiang Ning continued to speak slowly.
"Sister-in-law, I remember you were there when we were at the sewing shop in the city. I helped Miss Gu modify her cheongsam. How much did she give me for the labor?"
"……one hundred!"
Liu Xiangmei touched her lips and immediately said the exact number.
She was anxious for a while over this hundred dollars, she was so greedy.
Moreover, he couldn't help but talk about it to everyone he met, wishing that everyone knew that Jiang Ning had obtained this "ill-gotten wealth".
But she forgot that this was all earned by Jiang Ning with her real ability, stitch by stitch.
And now.
Jiang Ning emphasized, "Sister Liu, you have a good memory. That's right, it's one hundred! You see, I only charged one hundred yuan for altering Miss Gu's cheongsam. Now you want me to make two dresses for you, and I won't ask you for more. Since we are neighbors, I will give you a 50% discount, just fifty yuan. What do you think?"
...Fifty dollars? !
As soon as Jiang Ning said this, Liu Xiangmei could no longer sit still.
She immediately jumped up from the stool as if something was biting her butt.
"You...you...are you crazy?! You just made two children's dresses, and you...how dare you ask me for money! And you even asked for fifty dollars?!"
Liu Xiangmei pointed a finger at Jiang Ning without any hesitation.
Jiang Ning was not angry with her and was still smiling.
"Sister Liu, are you complaining that my fees are too high? I've already given you a 50% discount, and it can't be any lower, otherwise I won't be able to explain to Miss Gu. If you think my fees are too high, you can find another tailor. There are many tailor shops in the city, and they will definitely be cheaper than me."
This was said politely and courteously.
But the implication was a straightforward rejection.
He even thought of a way out for Liu Xiangmei.
After hearing this, Liu Xiangmei's face was puffed up with anger. She held the one-foot-long floral cloth tightly in her hand!
She only wanted to get something for free and take advantage of Jiang Ning, but she didn't expect that after just a few words, she was completely rejected.
Asking her to spend money is as painful as cutting flesh from her body!
Liu Xiangmei couldn't swallow this, but she didn't want to give up so easily.
"Sister Ning, you are being disrespectful! Wang Chunxia and Yang Rui have been coming into your room all day long. Didn't they come to you to make clothes? Did you take their money? Don't try to lie to me. I saw it with both my own eyes!"
Liu Xiangmei followed suit and blocked Jiang Ning's retreat route.
Jiang Ning spoke calmly.
“I didn’t take their money.”
When Liu Xiangmei heard this, her eyes lit up, as if she had caught Jiang Ning's weakness.
Jiang Ning continued speaking.
"But they didn't ask me to help them make clothes. They asked me to teach them. Fabric, needle and thread, scissors, buttons... they brought all those things themselves. They didn't ask me for a single stitch. Sister Liu, if you want to learn, I'm happy to teach you."
Speaking of this.
Jiang Ning paused for a moment.
She observed Liu Xiangmei's expression, watching her face turn pale and blue.
As if to give her a breath of relief, he continued.
"Oh... by the way! Sister Liu, you look at my yard all day long, so you must have seen that Sister Chunxia has been helping me turn the soil and clean up the chicken coop recently. And Yang Rui... Yang Rui has been learning to make dumplings recently, and she treated me to several meals of pork and cabbage dumplings. In case you misunderstand, I'll explain. These are the tuition fees they paid me."
In other words.
There is no free lunch in the world.
Even if you want to learn how to make clothes, you still have to work or treat others to a meal as tuition.
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