Yan Ci then went to Bai Wenyi to inquire about the cost of a sewing machine.
Bai Wenyi told him that a sewing machine costs 140 yuan, and you also need to sew a plane ticket, which you can't buy without one.
Yan Ci asked Bai Xiaoyue, "Wife, what do we do without tickets?"
Bai Xiaoyue said, "I'll go ask Wen An and see if he can help me get a sewing ticket."
The next day, Bai Xiaoyue found Bai Wenan and told him that she wanted to buy a sewing machine, but she didn't have the ration coupon.
Bai Wen'an said he would try to find a solution. After a few days, he delivered a sewing ticket after get off work.
Bai Xiaoyue was very happy: "Wen'an, thank you for your trouble. How much is it? I'll give it to you."
Bai Wen'an waved his hand: "Sister, I exchanged my own ticket with someone else, I didn't spend any money."
Bai Xiaoyue handed 100 yuan to Bai Wenan: "That won't do. Wen Tong is pregnant, and that's exactly when she needs money and coupons."
Bai Wen'an held Bai Xiaoyue's hand and said:
"Sister, you've always been the one helping me. I offered you money, but you refused. Consider this a small token of my appreciation."
Bai Xiaoyue put the money away: "It's not a matter of whether siblings help each other or not."
The siblings chatted for a while longer before Wen'an went home.
A few days later, Yan Ci brought back a Butterfly brand sewing machine. He returned in the evening, and no one saw him.
Bai Xiaoyue spent two days figuring it out at home, and once she got used to it, sewing clothes was indeed very fast.
Once the cut is done, you can finish it in a few quick steps by stepping on the pedal.
Ruyi and Changle were very rare in the family. Bai Xiaoyue was afraid that they would prick their hands by touching the needles, so she taught them how to use them.
After the two children had become proficient, she called Li Mingyue over.
Li Mingyue marveled at the sewing machine, "Xiaoyue, this is a rare item! When did you buy it?"
Bai Xiaoyue: "I just bought it. I happened to have a ticket in Wen'an, so I used it."
Li Mingyue touched the sewing machine head: "From now on, we won't have to sew stitch by stitch anymore."
Bai Xiaoyue: "That's right. If you need any sewing done in the future, just come here. It's very convenient."
Li Mingyue: "I don't know how to use it!"
Bai Xiaoyue: "It's very simple. I brought you here to learn this."
Then Bai's mother also learned and sewed several sets of clothes for the baby in Wen Tong's belly.
Bai Xiaoyue noticed the way Bai's mother adored the sewing machine.
That evening, she discussed with Yan Ci: "Ci, I see that Mother really likes sewing machines, why don't we give them to her?"
Anyway, the tickets were given by Wen'an, and the money was given by us, so we'll just consider it a token of our respect for her.
If I need it, I can go and use it; it won't cause any delay.
Yan Ci said to his wife, "Okay, I'll move there tomorrow."
Bai Xiaoyue kissed Yan Ci:
"Aci, you are so wonderful. Mother praised you for being filial last time and said I am so lucky to have married you."
Yan Ci said with utmost sincerity, "Wife, it is my blessing to have met you."
Bai Xiaoyue was deeply moved. She pulled Yan Ci's head down and kissed him.
Yan Ci carried his wife onto the kang (a heated brick bed), pressed her down, and began to undress her.
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The next day, Yan Ci moved the sewing machine to the Bai family's old house.
Bai's mother refused: "Xiao Ci, this is too precious, quickly take it back."
Yan Ci said, "Mother, it's more convenient to leave it here with you. When Xiaoyue needs clothes made, she can come over and have them made, and she can also keep you company."
Hearing her son-in-law say this, Bai's mother felt very relieved.
That evening, when Mr. Bai returned home, she showed her husband the sewing machine.
Mr. Bai looked at his daughter-in-law in confusion: "Why is it in our house? Didn't the son-in-law buy it?"
Mother Bai said with a smile, "Xiao Ci brought it over, saying that if she left it with me, her daughter could come over and chat with us often."
Father Bai smiled and said, "Xiao Ci is a filial child."
Bai's mother nodded: "Yes, he is a reliable and dependable person. I feel at ease knowing that he is taking care of my daughter."
Bai Xiaoyue and Yan Ci were also whispering to each other.
Bai Xiaoyue said, "Aci, I want to buy another sewing machine."
Yan Ci asked, "Wife, why?"
Bai Xiaoyue: "Now that there are meat processing plants, we raise more livestock and harvest more grain."
Having enough to eat and wear is a person's most basic need. Once food is no problem, then clothing becomes a concern.
If we had a few sewing machines, we could get some fabric and make clothes.
Let's solve the clothing problem for the people in our own village first.
If you do well, you might even earn some extra income.
Yan Ci asked, "Wife, in that case, shouldn't we inform your uncle first?"
Bai Xiaoyue: "I want my second brother to get some fabric. I'll try it out first, and then I'll talk to my uncle when the time is right."
Yan Ci: "Then I'll ask Wenyi."
With Ruyi doing chores at home, Bai Xiaoyue spent her days learning tailoring from her mother at the Bai family's old house.
In this village, Wen Xiya was the best at tailoring and embroidery, and she even secretly went to learn from Wen Xiya.
After trying for a while, I realized that I really didn't have the talent for cutting.
She sent Ruyi and Li Mingyue to study with Wen Xiya.
As a result, Ruyi learned the best.
After studying for a few days, Bai Xiaoyue said to Yan Ci, "Ruyi is more talented than me, so I won't study anymore."
Yan Ci hugged his wife and said, "Okay, if you don't want to learn, then don't learn."
The two of them pecked each other, having a great time.
Suddenly, Chang Le's voice came from outside the door. The two looked at each other and wondered why Chang Le had come back at this time.
Bai Xiaoyue quickly opened the door and went out.
When Chang Le saw her mother come out, she went up to her, hugged her, and burst into tears.
Bai Xiaoyue was so shocked she almost lost her mind; Chang Le hadn't cried like that in years.
She gently patted her daughter's back and asked, "What's wrong? Who bullied you?"
Ruyi and Xiaobai also got up when they heard Chang Le's voice.
When Chang Le cried, she was also shocked.
She had never seen Chang Le shed a single tear. Chang Le was always positive, optimistic, cheerful, and generous.
Little Bai was so anxious that he scratched his head and kept circling around his mother and sister.
When Yan Ci saw Ruyi come out, he instructed her to get some food for Chang Le.
Ruyi hurriedly went to the kitchen to get busy.
Bai Xiaoyue patted her daughter's back and said, "Tell Mom what's wrong?"
Chang Le sobbed and let go of her mother.
Bai Xiaoyue then noticed the bloodstains on her daughter's body.
She exclaimed, "Changle, are you injured?" She pulled Changle around and looked her over from all angles.
Chang Le shook her head, sniffed, and said, "It wasn't me, it was my brother who was injured."
Bai Xiaoyue's heart had just settled down when she heard Chang Le say that she was not injured, but her heart started to ache again when she heard what Chang Le said next.
She asked anxiously, "Which brother?"
Yan Ci asked Chang Le, "Is it Ye Changxing?"
Chang Le nodded.
Bai Xiaoyue hurriedly asked, "How badly is Changxing injured? Is it serious?"
Chang Le calmed herself down before speaking:
"He was stabbed. The doctor said his life was not in danger, but he lost a lot of blood."
Bai Xiaoyue frowned and asked, "Changle, how did you two end up together? Aren't you studying at school?"
Yan Ci said to Chang Le, "Tell me the whole story from beginning to end."
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