Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 356: Top-Tier

Zhang Xiaoqin, "??? What does this symbolize?"

"Many children, much happiness."

When she said this, Qiao Jun’s eyes lit up.

"This is good."

Zhang Xiaoqin blushed; indeed, it’s good.

In the era before family planning, having many children and much happiness was the norm.

Once family planning emerged, people racked their brains to evade the family planning office to have more children; these things became increasingly common.

If easily switched to modern girls, Yi Chichi’s reminder might have been met with scorn, due to the implication of treating women like childbirth machines.

The person being reminded might feel insulted.

But in this era, it’s different. Zhang Xiaojuan not only didn’t feel offended, but instead felt that Yi Chichi truly regarded her as a friend.

Strangers wouldn’t care how she lived after marriage; only good friends would consider her post-marriage life, wishing her many children and firm standing in her husband’s family, living well.

So, she smiled and asked Qiao Jun, "What do you think?"

Qiao Jun’s response was simple and clear, just one word, "Buy!"

"Then, buy it!"

So, they bought another pomegranate picture.

The clerk smiled broadly and earnestly processed their receipt and packed the pomegranate picture, then started the enthusiastic recommendation session.

"This gourd is also very good; it’s perfect for elders, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity."

"And the qilin..."

She recommended them one by one, explaining the symbolism of each picture. Zhang Xiaoqin and the others listened with great interest, until—

"Cabbage and butterfly symbolize wealth and longevity; both prosperity and longevity?"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing there might be interest, the clerk eagerly asked, "Do you want it?"

"How much does it cost?"

"Eight hundred."

The three shamefully were moved. Qiao Jun and Zhang Xiaoqin simultaneously looked at Zhang Xiaojuan, "Sister (Juanzi), see if there’s enough money to buy this."

"Let me check."

Zhang Xiaojuan opened her backpack and counted the remaining money, regrettably finding it insufficient.

They had spent too much already, leaving hardly any remaining.

But it didn’t matter, "We can come back and buy it tomorrow."

"Okay, we’ll come back tomorrow."

Then, the trio apologized to the clerk.

The clerk waved it off, indicating it’s no problem to buy it tomorrow.

Embroideries belong to high-priced items; the price of quality embroidered products isn’t cheaper than watches. Normally, few people come to buy them.

There’s no possibility they’ll be sold by tomorrow. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Therefore, whether early or late doesn’t matter.

After leaving the embroidery counter, Yi Chichi thought their shopping trip was over. Unexpectedly, the three pulled her enthusiastically to the clothing and shoe counters and bought a set of menswear and womenswear.

For women’s wear, they chose a bright red coat; Yi Chichi noticed from the material and craftsmanship it was export-quality turned local sales.

The style was quite fashionable, resembling a bit of modern military coat style.

Zhang Xiaojuan looked good wearing it.

"Wearing it on the wedding day?"

"Yes."

With a face full of joy, Zhang Xiaojuan glanced sideways, "Chichi, will you come to my and Old Qiao’s wedding?"

"I can’t make it, but I can send a gift."

It’s too far to travel from Great Northeast, and their wedding will be during the time northern temperatures have dropped, also during the autumn harvest.

The team leader uncle won’t grant her leave.

So, she explained the specific situation, leaving Zhang Xiaojuan a bit disappointed, "Your matters are more important, don’t worry about it."

"The gift will arrive."

Speaking of which, she remembered something, "Will you invite Aunt Mu to your wedding?"

"Yes."

Qiao Jun chimed in, "We’ll officially send out invitations."

That’s indeed quite formal.

However, given the relationship between the two families, being formal isn’t an issue.

"I’ll ask Aunt Mu to bring the gift when she comes."

"Alright."

Qiao Jun agreed immediately, Zhang Xiaojuan hesitated, "Uh, can I have a handkerchief as a gift instead?"

Qiao Jun, known for pampering his wife, immediately replied, "If you get the handkerchief, you don’t need the monetary gift."

Yi Chichi thought for a moment, "Sure."

Embroidering a handkerchief won’t take too long; a good symbolic yet simple pattern will do.

Hence, the couple was pleased.

Zhang Xiaoqin smacked her lips, "Luckily, I have the little orchid handkerchief Chichi gave me."

"Chichi, when you have time, can you embroider me a kitty ornament? I’ll pay you based on the Friendship Store’s pricing."

"Alright."

We’ll do it when there’s time, but definitely not anytime soon.

Zhang Xiaojuan understood; she hadn’t expected to receive it immediately, but settled it first, trusting as a friend that Yi Chichi would eventually create it.

Thus, the shopping trip ended happily for all.

In the evening, Yi Chichi treated them to a meal at the Friendship Store, originally thinking Ning Jiandong and Gu Xinghua might want to probe her for information during dinner, but upon arriving at the cafeteria, found Yi Chichi absent.

Upon inquiry, they learned she had gone dining elsewhere.

Instantly, Ning Jiandong was deeply disappointed, "With a cafeteria, why invite people to a state-run restaurant for dinner?"

Gu Xinghua had just picked a piece of fish to eat but couldn’t bother upon hearing, "Do you invite guests to eat at the cafeteria?"

"I invited Chichi and Xiao Wen to the cafeteria."

"That’s because the couple are easygoing; if it were me, I’d have flipped the table on you."

When treating guests, not at a state-run restaurant but a cafeteria, you might as well not have friends.

"The young couple gives you face as an elder, don’t take advantage and act shamelessly."

Ning Jiandong, annoyed with his nagging, stuffed a piece of chicken in his mouth, "Eat your meal."

He spoke too much, and not the things Ning Jiandong liked to hear.

No wonder he’s a manager, while Old Gu can only be a director because his words aren’t pleasing.

After dinner, the two returned to the office to gather people for a meeting, announced the end of the workday, and a satisfied Yi Chichi sent Qiao Jun and others off and returned.

"Uncle, I’m here to get the package."

"Take it yourself."

Pointing to the package on the table, Ning Jiandong questioned, "How do you know the kids from Zhang and Qiao family?"

"Their godmother is my aunt."

Ning Jiandong, "Godmother?"

"Yes."

He roughly figured out who it was.

This relationship, how to put it, turns around and finds that even if not acquainted, they are known.

No wonder they can become friends despite being geographically distant; there’s this underlying connection.

"Does Xiao Wen know you are friends with Zhang and Qiao families’ juniors?"

"No idea."

As it wasn’t important, Yi Chichi didn’t mention it.

Although knowing of Qiao Jun and Zhang Xiaoqin as individuals, aware of their relationship with Mu Da, nothing else was known.

Thinking of this, she curiously asked, "Uncle, what’s the situation with Zhang and Qiao families?"

"Qiao family is this."

Holding out a thumb, Ning Jiandong then extended a finger, "Zhang family is this."

"The difference between the two families, if you must say, is probably that Qiao family is provincial, Zhang family is municipal."

Yi Chichi realized, indeed.

Not bad; although Zhang family is slightly weaker than Qiao family, both are top-tier.

A union of two top-tier families...

No wonder Uncle Ning was seeking information.

"Then, Uncle, I’m leaving."

Having gotten the information, Yi Chichi took the package and bid farewell.

"Don’t sleep late tomorrow, be careful not to miss the departure time."

"Got it."