The second aunt patted her chest and said this.
"Alright, Team Leader Jiang, you've said that. Then I'll say it here too."
I brought everyone here today, so if you can make this collar in the same amount of time as us...
"Then we won't say a word, we'll go back and work diligently, and we'll never come here again to complain about how hard it is."
“If you can make this collar in the time it takes us, we will be completely convinced. I promise that if anyone starts causing trouble again, I will not let her off the hook.”
A group of middle-aged women burst into laughter upon hearing this.
“Okay, Team Leader Jiang.”
"If you can really make the collar within their allotted time, then we'll all listen to you and do whatever you ask."
Jiang Tiecheng laughed heartily.
"Okay, with you all saying so, I feel more at ease."
"Team Leader Jiang, please wait a moment. What if you can't do it?"
The second aunt stopped Jiang Tiecheng directly. After all that fuss, she had come for this very purpose.
"I can't make it! Without saying a word, I'll raise the price for this step of your process. It'll be 50 cents per piece, as you requested."
Second Aunt and the other women who were doing this process immediately became excited.
Second Aunt's eyes darted around, afraid that Jiang Tiecheng would use time as an excuse.
“Then we won’t bully you. Even though we’re from the same village, we keep our word. So, we’ll make the collars together.”
This way, the competition is fair and just, and everyone can see it.
My second aunt naturally had her own little scheme; she was the fastest at making collars.
She is no match for Jiang Tiecheng at all; she is confident that she can crush him.
Someone nearby spoke up.
"Alright, Second Aunt, you're the fastest at sewing clothes. It's not fair to compare yourself to Team Leader Jiang."
"You can't treat people like this."
Those who had followed Jiang Tiecheng all the way from the beginning naturally stood up for him.
The second aunt was a little embarrassed, clearly feeling that her little scheme had been exposed.
"Everyone's good intentions are appreciated. Since my second aunt wants to compete, let's have a competition to choose her. Even if she loses, everyone will be convinced."
Jiang Tiecheng's words were quite comprehensive.
However, many people were worried for Jiang Tiecheng. Originally, they said that if Jiang Tiecheng had taken the opportunity to back down, the matter would have been dropped.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Tiecheng actually jumped into his second aunt's net.
People like this sigh. Team Leader Jiang is still too young and impetuous, making him easily fooled.
Second Aunt laughed heartily and said...
"Wow, Team Leader Jiang is so generous."
"This was agreed upon by Team Leader Jiang himself. Stop nagging here. What kind of person is Team Leader Jiang? What kind of person am I?"
I'm just an illiterate rural woman, while Team Leader Jiang is educated; he was a sent-down youth.
"Alright, alright, stop talking and let's start the competition."
My second aunt happily took the clothes and collar and began to thread the needle.
He was talking as he threaded the needle.
"Team Leader Jiang, are you sure you can handle this?"
Jiang Tiecheng picked up the needle and began to thread it. Of course, he knew his sewing skills!
He had done plenty of sewing in his past life, but he was really not good at making work clothes that were neat and tidy.
His sewing skills were so-so.
But we're not afraid, can't we exchange for skills?
Without saying a word, Jiang Tiecheng exchanged two points for a top-tier sewing skill.
She already had basic sewing skills, and with the new skills she acquired, she instantly reached a new level.
Now, these clothes and collars are clearly no longer a challenge for Jiang Tiecheng.
Second Aunt was waiting for Jiang Tiecheng there with a needle in her hand.
"Team Leader Jiang, I'm waiting for you to start sewing first."
I can't bully Team Leader Jiang, can I?
"You insert the needle first, then I insert the needle; that's fair."
Jiang Tiecheng said with a smile,
"Second Aunt, I'm all better now, let's begin."
No sooner had she finished speaking than her second aunt saw the needle flying and stitching at an incredibly fast speed.
Having already set her sights on crushing Jiang Tiecheng, Second Aunt showed no mercy whatsoever.
There was no sound from the surroundings, and the second aunt was very pleased with herself.
She used her best skills; in the entire village, she was arguably the best seamstress among all the women.
Not only is it well-sewn, but it's also fast-sewn; the stitches are straighter, denser, and more even than those produced by a sewing machine.
Not to mention her sewing speed, which no one can match.
In addition, she was eager to show Jiang Tiecheng her skills, so she sewed even faster.
It usually takes about 40 minutes to sew a collar for a garment.
I used all my strength today and managed to finish sewing in just 35 minutes.
Second Aunt used her teeth to bite off the last thread and smoothed out her collar.
He looked up with a smile and said,
"Team Leader Jiang, I've finished sewing. How's it going?"
As soon as she finished speaking, her second aunt laughed, mainly because Jiang Tiecheng was sitting there leisurely.
The fact that they couldn't tell means Jiang Tiecheng hadn't made a move yet.
They probably felt they couldn't compete with themselves, so they simply gave up.
"Hey, Team Leader Jiang, why are you just sitting there without moving?"
You should at least show some respect; you're setting a good example for all of us.
Does this mean I win?
If I win, it'll be fifty cents.
Second Aunt's words were meant to show off, and also to let the other women who sewed collars benefit from her, since she was the one who won the competition.
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