A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

Ye Wenxi quickly pedaled her bicycle home.

As soon as they entered the house, they hurriedly moved the things from the car into their home.

We can't go to the mailroom anymore.

It's lunchtime now, the busiest time of day.

Those things are too hot to handle.

Although the money came from a legitimate source—it was a proper reward from the food factory for her work.

But in this era where everyone is pretty much the same, if you live a life that is "too different", you will be in trouble.

This will attract a lot of attention, gossip, and unexplained jealousy and trouble.

She can buy a sewing machine for her own home.

You can go to the department store to buy new clothes and jewelry.

Once the door is closed, everything is easier to discuss.

But to openly and ostentatiously collect a box of scarce goods, especially under the watchful eyes of so many people...

This is practically writing "I'm doing better than you guys" on their faces.

The old saying, "Make a fortune quietly," isn't without reason.

Wealth and status must be kept quiet.

This time, Li Yuejin has really given her a difficult problem.

She looked at the few things she had brought back on the table.

They were all placed in an inconspicuous cabinet.

The remaining half-box of things...

She doesn't want to get involved anymore, at least not right now.

Let's leave it in the mailroom for now.

When Lu Weidong returns, let him pick it up when he has time.

It's less gossip when a man goes to get it than when she, a woman, carries it back and forth.

Ye Wenxi didn't leave the house that afternoon.

Zhang Yunxia invited the military dependents who wanted to help with the work, and they sat in a circle in the living room.

Ye Wenxi communicated with each of them individually to understand their situation.

With Zhang Yunxia overseeing the craftsmanship, she doesn't need to worry too much.

My main task was to clearly explain the cooperation model, piece-rate payment, delivery rules, and precautions.

When it was Aunt Li's turn, Ye Wenxi spoke very slowly and very clearly.

Because she is not young, almost seventy.

"So, take the fabric and pattern back with you and return them within three days."

"The pay is calculated per piece, and there are bonuses for good work. If something comes up at home, just let me know in advance, and I won't deduct any money."

"Aunt Li, is there any other problem?"

Aunt Li sat on a small stool, her back straight, her hands neatly placed on her knees, as if listening to a leader speak.

As she listened, she started to feel dizzy.

When Zhang Yunxia came to her door today, she thought she could just take some fabric and a sample and go home to start working.

I never expected to be held here by this little girl and talked for almost an hour.

She didn't understand most of the "rules" and "precautions" he mentioned.

She didn't expect to make any money from this.

But ever since her husband passed away, her son has been worried about her living alone in her hometown.

They brought her from the countryside to live with the army, saying it was to show filial piety and let her enjoy a better life.

They managed to "confine" her to this compound.

Life is leisurely now; all I do is eat and sleep, sleep and eat.

But she's almost getting sick from being so bored.

In the countryside, you have land to tend, chickens and ducks to feed, and old friends to chat with.

Here, apart from the tiny balcony where you can sunbathe, it's hard to even find someone to talk to.

"Huh...? A problem?"

Aunt Li came to her senses and rubbed her slightly sore eyes.

"The question is... when will this be finished? Can I take the job and leave?"

The other women in the room couldn't help but chuckle.

Ye Wenxi smiled and said, "It's all done. Sister Yunxia, ​​why don't you take Aunt Li to pick out some designs? Pick something simple to try out first."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Li immediately perked up, stood up, and went with Zhang Yunxia to the study to choose a design.

Ye Wenxi continued chatting with the other military dependents who had applied for the helper positions, answering their questions.

after awhile.

Then they heard Zhang Yunxia's voice coming from the inner room, which sounded somewhat like she was both laughing and crying.

"Alright, Auntie, this is plenty. You can start working on it."

"What? Why don't you believe me?" Aunt Li's voice was full of energy.

"This thing, it's done in the time it takes to fart, how can it last for three days?"

Ye Wenxi leaned over and glanced into the inner room.

All that could be seen was a thick stack of cut fabric and paper patterns in Aunt Li's arms.

He was frowning as he looked through the patterns, clearly feeling that the work was too light and too little.

"Please wait a moment, everyone."

Ye Wenxi greeted the women in the outer room, then got up and went into the inner room.

"Aunt Li, what's wrong?" she asked.

Zhang Yunxia, ​​standing nearby, laughed and explained, "Look at Wenxi, Aunt Li has already received so much and she still complains it's not enough, saying, 'It can be done in the time it takes to fart,' hahaha..."

Zhang Yunxia laughed as she recounted the story.

Aunt Li replied earnestly, "That's exactly right! Back in my hometown, I could finish this kind of work in a day. Your insistence on three days is just a waste of time!"

Ye Wenxi was overjoyed; it seemed he had met a master.

"Aunt Li, this job looks simple, but the requirements are not low."

"The stitches should be dense and even, the corners should be flat, and no loose threads should be visible."

"These are clothes we sell, not clothes we wear ourselves, so we have to be particular about them."

She picked up a piece of cut collar fabric and pointed to the markings on the paper pattern: "You see, this requires no less than 12 stitches per inch, and the corners need to be reinforced with backstitches."

"Your skills are excellent, and you work quickly; that's your talent."

"But the three-day period we set is a standard for most people; we're looking for stability, not speed."

As Aunt Li listened, her brows relaxed a little, but she still wouldn't back down.

"12 stitches? I could do 16 stitches with my eyes closed!"

"That's even better!" Ye Wenxi laughed.

"If you can do it well and quickly, you can bring it back for inspection at any time."

"If the inspection is successful, you will be paid as usual, and we will assign you more work in the future."

"Let's take it one step at a time, okay?"

"Okay!" She hugged the stack of fabric in her arms even tighter.

"Then I'll do these for now. Three days, right? I'll deliver them to you in two days!"

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."

"Don't worry!" Aunt Li straightened her back.

"I've been doing needlework for decades, and no one has ever found fault with me!"

She grabbed the fabric and left in a flurry.

By the end of the afternoon, the new helpers had finished their conversations.

Ye Wenxi felt his mouth was getting dry from talking.

After seeing Zhang Yunxia and the others off, she did not stop.

I glanced at my watch; it wasn't time to leave work yet.

So he dialed the phone number for Li Yuejin's office at the First Food Factory.

The call was answered quickly.

As soon as the microphone was picked up, Li Yuejin's rambling words came from the other end.

"Alright, alright... It has to be finished this week! I have a phone call..."

"Feed?!" The tone was somewhat impatient.

Ye Wenxi was taken aback, guessing that he might have been a little unhappy just now.

"Director Li, hello, I am Ye Wenxi."

Li Yuejin was taken aback and hesitated for two seconds.

Then came a joyful exclamation: "Oh! Comrade Ye, you've finally responded!"

He had someone send something to Ye Wenxi before, but then he lost contact with her.

I called home several times but no one answered.

I suspect she's deliberately avoiding him.

I originally wanted to call her home in Harbin.

That was the contact information Ye Wenxi left when she first sent them her manuscript.

After thinking about it again, I realized it wasn't a good idea.

If someone tries to avoid you by chasing after them so relentlessly, it will only make them more annoyed.

So Li Yuejin was feeling frustrated for many days.

Unexpectedly, Ye Wenxi actually replied today.

"I'm sorry, Director Li, I was away for a while and just got back."

"I went to pick up the things you sent today. There were so many things, it must have cost you a lot of money."

"It's no trouble at all! It's the least I can do!" Li Yuejin said in a loud voice.

"Is there anything else you need? Our factory may not have much else, but we can provide some non-staple foods."

Li Yuejin said in a hearty tone, "I sent you a little of everything. Take a look and see what you like, just let me know!"

Ye Wenxi quickly refused, "Director Li, please don't send any more. This is already too much; it's enough for us to eat for a year. Thank you so much, but this gift is really too much."

"If you can't finish it, you can give it away!" Li Yuejin said with a smile.

"Comrade Ye, please don't feel guilty. This is far from the benefits you've brought us! We just wanted to express our gratitude, nothing more."

Ye Wenxi knew that if she continued to refuse, it would seem pretentious and would offend the other party.

She smoothly changed the subject:

"Director Li, you're too kind. By the way, do we have any new design requirements for our factory?"

Li Yuejin seemed to be waiting for Ye Wenxi to say those words.

"Hehehe, Comrade Ye. Is it convenient for us to come over and talk to you in person? This matter can't be explained in a few words over the phone."

Ye Wenxi was speechless for a moment.

To be honest, she was a little intimidated.

I'm worried that when they meet, they'll start talking about job titles again.

"Director Li, I've been having some trouble lately..."

"Comrade Ye, there's something you might be interested in."

Li Yuejin seemed to have guessed her concerns and immediately gave her his assurance.

His voice was full of confidence, as if he wanted to guarantee it.

Ye Wenxi was somewhat confused.

Li Yuejin continued...

"Professor Liu from the Department of Arts and Crafts at the Provincial Academy of Fine Arts, and Deputy Director Wang from their department, would like to get to know you and have a chat through our factory."

"The Provincial Academy of Fine Arts wants to get to know me?" Ye Wenxi repeated incredulously.

Isn't this the university she wanted to attend?