Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 111: Daring

Yi Chichi looked around, not feeling anything was off.

She humbly asked for guidance, "Aunt, just say it, what’s going on!"

"Unlucky girl, you’ve taken the wrong path."

Aunt Ma said helplessly, "This is the road to the forest park."

Yi Chichi’s eyes widened suddenly, what the heck?

"I," she pointed at herself, in disbelief, "took the wrong path?"

Aunt Ma nodded, it was obvious.

"Impossible, I followed the road to the county just like last time." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"Last time, you took a bus."

Aunt Ma retorted sharply, "Are you sure your direction is correct?"

"I’m sure, I turned directly east at the intersection."

Yi Chichi was firm and confident.

Aunt Ma hesitated, then hesitated again, struggling to organize her words, finally managed to say——

"Chichi, this side is south."

Goodness, mistaking south for east, this girl’s sense of direction is really something else.

This time it was Yi Chichi’s turn to widen her eyes, "South, south?"

No, even in her original world, she couldn’t tell direction and only knew to look at the sun. How did this problem persist into the 1970s?

She thought she had long fixed it.

So, full of confidence, she just turned this way at the intersection.

She looked back at the road she came from, remained silent for two seconds, then chuckled awkwardly, "So, Aunt, shall we head back now?"

"We’ll head back, but..."

"What?"

"You sit in the back, I’ll ride. I’m afraid if you keep riding, you’ll take me deep into the wilderness."

Yi Chichi had nothing to say, simply giving up her ambition of being the woman in control of the handlebars, settling for only enjoying without contributing.

Regaining control of the handlebars and proudly sitting in the saddle, Aunt Ma asked, "Are you seated properly?"

"Yes, I’m ready."

"Let’s go."

With a push on the pedals, the bicycle zoomed out.

Yi Chichi sat on the back seat, watching the scenery fly by, silently admiring in her heart, being able to pedal a bike with this speed, Aunt Ma is quite a talent.

Though she pitied her butt, fearing that by the time they reached the destination, she might have trouble walking.

It hadn’t gotten to that extent, but it wasn’t much better.

"We’re here."

In front of the Red Sun Machinery Factory Family Courtyard, Aunt Ma stopped the bicycle, foot on the ground.

Yi Chichi got off the bike, feeling the lower half of her body had lost all sensation due to the jolting.

"Let’s go upstairs."

The bike stood steady, Aunt Ma took the bag tied beside the bicycle frame and the bags next to the handlebars, gesturing Yi Chichi to follow her.

She responded with an ’oh’, holding the garment and alteration tools, as well as dried goods like pine nuts and black fungus for Aunt Du from the department store, shuffling achingly with slightly stiff legs to catch up.

Aunt Ma took large strides, her steps quick like a dragon and tiger, climbing two steps at a time, swiftly ascending.

Yi Chichi didn’t call out, climbing the staircase at a slow pace, watching Aunt Ma disappear from her view in a blink, only to appear again shortly.

"Why are you so slow?"

She poked her head from the stairwell, looking disdainful.

Yi Chichi forced a smile, "Numb from the jolts."

This answer surprised Aunt Ma, after a moment she burst out laughing, "I’ll get you a cushion next time to sit on."

That works too.

Three minutes later, the two appeared at the door of the Yu family, who lived on the third floor.

Yu Ritang was at home, presumably not having been back for long, her face still showing signs of weariness from the long journey.

Hearing a knock at the door, she ran to open it, seeing Aunt Ma and Yi Chichi, she smiled, "Auntie, Mr. Yi, come in and have a seat."

"Hello, Ms. Yu."

Yi Chichi beamed, this was her benefactor; once the garment passed inspection today, she could receive a large sum of money.

Feeling happy~~~

Confident in her own craftsmanship, Yi Chichi had no worries that Yu Ritang would be dissatisfied.

Thus, after entering the room and being introduced to Yu Fu and Yu Mu, Yi Chichi, amidst the family’s expectant gazes, extended a sincere invitation to Yu Ritang.

"Ms. Yu, shall we try on the garment?"

"Try, try, try!"

Yu Ritang, who specially rushed back for this, was filled with anticipation for Yi Chichi’s skills. She had always used the handkerchief embroidered with fluffy bees, for the bees were so exquisitely lifelike that her partner thought she was about to be stung and came to chase away the imaginary bee.

She couldn’t imagine how beautiful it would be when the design turned into a real object before her eyes.

So, the moment Yi Chichi issued the invitation, she quickly pulled her along, "Aunt, you chat with my parents; Chichi and I are off to try on the garment."

"Okay, you two go on."

The Yu couple had only this one daughter, Yu Ritang, as long as she was happy, they as parents were too.

Aunt Ma felt similarly.

Seeing her with a beaming smile of eagerness, the three watched the two young girls leave with laughter.

Once the door closed, Yu Mu turned to ask Aunt Ma, "Sis, is this girl reliable?"

"Absolutely reliable!"

Aunt Ma responded with confidence, "Yi Zhqing might not be good at farm work, but for sewing, crafting garments, and embroidery, she’s a master."

"She’s quite bold."

Yu’s father chimed in with a laugh, Aunt Ma didn’t quite understand, looking blankly, "How is she bold?"

"To dare do embroidery at this time, and take on jobs, isn’t she bold?"

This time Aunt Ma understood, feeling speechless.

"I don’t think it’s her boldness, but perhaps brother-in-law’s mind isn’t working well."

"??? My mind isn’t working well?"

Yu Fu was incredulous, what had he done to deserve such a comment from his elder sister-in-law.

"Yes, indeed."

Yu Mu didn’t help him, gently reminding, "Don’t forget what big brother does, and in rural areas who doesn’t make their own clothes and shoes; the environment doesn’t allow for embroidery or such things to appear, but no one forbids embroidering insoles."

After all, once the shoes are on, they can’t be seen, and the Xiao Hong group are unlikely to force people to remove shoes for inspection.

"And most importantly, this girl took on this job considering Tangtang, or let’s say her husband’s family’s status, all because of sis’s presence here."

Otherwise, not to mention three hundred yuan, even if it’s three thousand, she wouldn’t take it.

Yu Fu looked at Yu Mu, seeing her bewildered expression, sighed, his sister-in-law had her good points, just her vision was narrow, and her thinking wasn’t quick enough.

"Sis, did you tell her about Tangtang and Xiao Tao?"

"I didn’t, I really didn’t, don’t talk nonsense."

Aunt Ma denied thrice, "Why would I tell her that when I have nothing better to do, I only said Tangtang was getting married, wanted to find a skilled craftsman to make garments."

"Then why did she charge such a high price?"

At the same time, Yu Ritang was curious about this as well.

She spread out her arms, her body stiff, trying to ignore the busy hands at her chest, facing the door and asked, "Chichi, can I ask you a question?"

"What?"

Yi Chichi was adjusting her chest area, looked up upon hearing the voice.

"You’re charging such a high price, aren’t you afraid I wouldn’t agree?"

Yi Chichi paused her hand that was reaching for the dress, then gave her a slight smile, "I’m confident you’ll agree."

Yu Ritang furrowed her brows, "And why’s that?"

"For someone to be able to produce Soft Smoke Luo in this era and dare to let you wear it as a bridal gown, that family’s not simple."

Yu Ritang... so it turns out it was the fabric she brought that gave it all away.