Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 226: Coming-of-Age Gift

Yi Chichi, "..." This really is a good idea.

Wen’s mother smiled slightly, "You and Xiao Qiao are of the same generation, and many things and words are difficult for you to express. But your Uncle Yaozi and others are different. Godparents carry almost as much weight as biological parents, they can educate."

She nodded, "I’ll try it next time."

"Try boldly, you’re still young and have room for trial and error, whether it’s dealing with people or daily life, you can make mistakes."

Wen’s mother served her a bowl of fish soup, urging her to drink, "Are you going to the team clinic tomorrow?"

"I am, there are a lot of herbs to deal with these days." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Uncle Yaozi was taken to the fields to work by the team leader, so she didn’t have to go, but she had to do her work at the clinic.

Wen’s mother acknowledged, "I have to go to the fields tomorrow too."

"Harvesting corn?"

"Yes, Xiao Jiu and the others should also have their farming holidays soon."

Indeed, in this era, there are farming holidays, which seemed to last into the 1990s.

Spring planting and autumn harvest meant everyone, young and old, worked together, and no one could be idle.

If you couldn’t do heavy work, you would do lighter tasks, such as drying wheat, scaring off birds, preparing meals for the family at home, washing clothes for everyone, and taking care of younger siblings.

People of this era really had it tough, but their spirit was genuinely full.

Such vibrant spirit was hardly seen in the technologically and economically advanced future generations.

Thinking of Qin Jiu’s skin peeling off from the sun last autumn, she asked, "Mom, does your skin peel from the sun during the harvest?"

"It does."

Wen’s mother calmly said, "Many people in the team get sunburned so badly that their skin peels. You just get used to it."

This was something Yi Chichi couldn’t get used to, she laughed, "I’ll make some ointment tomorrow to soothe and prevent sunburn."

"Is it a hassle?"

"Not at all."

"Then go ahead and make it. I’m old, so I don’t care much about my image, but Xiao Jiu is still a kid, and needs to be careful."

Even the men have to mind their image.

Her family’s Wen Shi had such a good image, yet it was still difficult to find a daughter-in-law. If his image were poor, it would be even harder.

"Alright."

And with that, the topic ended.

After a satisfying meal, Yi Chichi wanted to clean up the dishes, but Wen’s mother stopped her.

"Leave it, I’ll do it."

"... Actually, I can wash them occasionally."

"No, those are your embroidery hands. At the clinic, you can’t help it, you have to fulfill your duties as an orderly, but at home, you don’t need to take on any responsibilities. Otherwise, I’m afraid Wen Shi will come home and fight with me."

The tone was calm, with a hint of a smile around her eyes and brows.

Seeing her like this, Yi Chichi smiled as she followed her around, "Mom, do you feel uncomfortable when Wen Shi treats me well?"

"Not at all, I wish he would treat you better."

If the good daughter-in-law runs away, what would happen then?

It was hard enough to have a daughter-in-law, not to mention one she approved of herself.

"Don’t worry too much, just live well with Wen Shi."

"Okay, I’ll definitely live well with him."

Wen’s mother nodded in satisfaction, asking while washing the dishes, "When do you plan to start your double-sided embroidery?"

"I’ll start after the harvest ends."

"Will there be enough time?"

"There will be."

"As long as you know what you’re doing, just don’t let it interfere with the work at the Friendship Store."

"It won’t."

"Lanlan hasn’t come back yet?"

"No, I met Grandpa Liu on my way to the clinic this morning, and he said she will be back in a few days."

Liu Lan went to visit relatives, what kind of relatives require such a long visit, Yi Chichi wasn’t sure.

Anyway, the day after she returned, when Wen’s mother led her to visit the friendly elders with the stuff sent from the island, Liu Lan was not at home.

By the time they finished visiting and officially went to Liu Lan’s home to give her the money for the "Spring Bunting," Aunt Meizhen informed her that Liu Lan had gone to visit relatives.

Half a month had passed and she still hadn’t returned home.

Thinking of this, she hesitated, "Mom, do you think there’s a chance Lanlan went to visit her family’s Jun?"

"That can’t be it."

Wen’s mother decisively dismissed her guess, "Junzi is in a border area, far from here, unlike you going to the island to see Wen Shi. Besides, Lanlan is pregnant, even if she wanted to go, Sister-in-law Meizhen would not allow it."

That made sense.

"Let’s wait for her return."

In the end, she didn’t wait for Liu Lan to return, but instead, an unexpected person showed up.

"Chichi, I came to hang out with you."

A somewhat familiar yet unfamiliar voice accompanied by the sound of footsteps came from outside the door. Yi Chichi, who was sitting on a small stool packing ointment into jars with bamboo strips, turned her head to look.

In view were two young women. The taller one, with a bright appearance, was Yu Ritang, Aunt Ma’s niece, and Yi Chichi’s first big client in this world.

The shorter woman was unfamiliar, probably a friend of Yu Ritang.

"Tangtang, what brings you here?"

With a look of surprise, she put down the bamboo strip, welcomed them to sit, and busily offered them tea and dried fruit and shrimp.

"Would you like some?"

"Have you struck it rich?"

Yu Ritang, seeing the items she brought out, asked in surprise.

"No."

She explained the origins of the dried fruit and shrimp, and hearing that she got married, Yu Ritang was shocked, "You just married yourself off like that?"

"I did."

"Did you get the three rings and a watch?"

"No."

"New clothes?"

"Yes."

"Money and vouchers?"

"All with me."

Hearing this, Yu Ritang let out a long sigh of relief, "That’ll do. I was really worried you’d marry foolishly without anything, and not only have to support yourself but a whole family."

Yi Chichi’s mouth twitched, "Am I so foolish in your eyes?"

"It’s hard to say, after all, some women seem smart and capable but are fooled by some men, dedicating their lives foolishly."

This was also true; love-driven actions exist in all eras.

Fortunately, she wasn’t one to act on love alone.

Not wanting to continue on this topic, she laughed lightly, "Aren’t you going to introduce your friend to me?"

"Oh, I forgot, this is my good friend Chi Jiaojiao, she came from Harbin to have you make some clothes."

"Hello, Ms. Chi."

Yi Chichi stretched out her hand to greet her, and Chi Jiaojiao shook hands with her, smiling, "Hello, Ms. Yi, I’d like to have a set of clothes like Tangtang’s."

"Getting married?"

"No."

She shook her head, speaking softly, "It’s for my 18th birthday, I want to gift myself something I like."

A present for adulthood, indeed fitting.

"Turn around so I can have a look at you."

"Sure."

Chi Jiaojiao complied, turning around once.

Yi Chichi examined her from head to toe, then declined her idea, "The style like Tangtang’s doesn’t suit you."

The two were different in height and looks, Yu Ritang being a bright beauty, while Chi Jiaojiao had a cool demeanor, with an inherent aura of fragility.

The style that suited Yu Ritang wouldn’t fit her; their vibes differed too much.

If she made a similar outfit, it would ruin her reputation; she couldn’t do it.