There were people on the kangs in both rooms, so it was quite crowded. The two brothers Yun Xin were playing with their aunt below.
By noon, half of the cotton had been replenished. Before leaving, a few people agreed that six people would sew in the afternoon and the remaining four would continue to replenish the cotton. In this way, everything would be done in three days.
In the afternoon, Liang Caixia asked Chen Dou to paste all the cloth ends layer by layer on the flat plate with batter. After drying, they can be used to make shoes. These are the remaining cloth ends, and some cotton shoes can also be sent to them.
There is as much as there is.
The two sisters were doing this with their two children. It was not a very technical job, and Chen Miao could do it too.
I didn't stop until I couldn't see anymore. I made ten cotton coats. I can sew the buttons tomorrow. This is not a problem at all for girls in the countryside, they can do it all.
They came over early the next day. The division of labor was quite clear, which made it faster.
Today, the two sisters are responsible for ordering buttons on the cotton-padded clothes and sewing ropes on the cotton trousers. Then the cotton-padded clothes and trousers are folded and tied with hemp rope.
After a whole day, I made twenty sets of cotton-padded clothes.
Chen Miao calculated in her mind that she could go to town to pick up cotton in three days.
These talented people can make sixty cotton-padded clothes by putting them together.
"Thank you, shopkeeper."
"Zhong, don't worry. I'll tell you when I get back that they are all capable. You can save a pair of shoe soles if you don't sleep all night."
I was about to reach the city gate and discussed with the two children to let them enter the space. I found some toys for them, so that they would not be reluctant.
"I know that we must be the masters of our own country and all the people must have the final say."
Chen Miao came back with the cloth again, this time much earlier than last time. Shen Wufu's wife knew that Chen Miao was going to town again today, so she hurried to her house when she came back.
Everyone in the village knew that Xiaofeng's family was making cotton-padded clothes for the team, and they also knew that they were paid wages and that there were many people who wanted to work. The three cents was not much, and no one gave it to them for free. Several people came to look for them, so it was a good thing like this.
Call them.
Although the money is not much, it is still very precious to women like them who do not see money all year round. After all, it is money they earn themselves.
The shopkeeper sighed. "Okay, be careful and pay more attention along the way."
When the waiter saw Chen Miao outside, he immediately called the shopkeeper.
"Even if we don't give money, it's normal for each family to make two pairs of cotton shoes. Comrade Li saved us, and our men were rescued with help from others. Just two pairs of cotton shoes are nothing."
"Fifth Aunt, how much does it cost to make a pair of cotton shoes?"
Chen Miao was a little moved after hearing this. This is the grateful heart of Chinese people. "Fifth Aunt, tell them to hurry up."
The next day they came to work, Chen Miao still took his two sons out. This time he went directly to the county seat. Last time Li Wenquan said that the owner of the coffin shop was someone from the team. This time he went directly to the county seat and asked him to go there.
They informed Li Wenquan to come over to pick up the cotton-padded clothes, and they thought carefully before sending them over without causing trouble.
This time I gave more than last time. "Girl, I purchased more goods, and the purchase price is cheaper than last time. I just added a little shipping cost."
"Well, Fifth Aunt, there are still many good people in the world. The shopkeeper didn't pay more."
"Isn't that right? We'll come over to cut it later in the afternoon."
After packing up the next day, she drove to the town and the two children entered the space. This was the safest. This time, they parked directly at Buzhuang.
"It costs ten cents even to make the materials, and it's not like using new cotton."
When all the cotton clothes were packed and piled on the kang, it looked really spectacular.
The two children have grown up and are unwilling to be in the space when they wake up. After being released, they are happy and waddle around the yard.
"Then we have to hurry up."
Continue the next day. If you can’t finish it today, why do you need another day tomorrow?
After walking for two miles outside, the shopkeeper stopped. "Girl, this is how it is now." After saying this, he sighed.
Chen Miao smiled bitterly and said, "Fifth Aunt, it takes two days to make a pair of cotton shoes very quickly. It's really hard to justify giving me an extra two cents."
She didn't drive, but just carried a basket into the county town. In the town, she dared to go to the cloth store to buy so much cloth and cotton. She really didn't dare here, but she wanted to buy some, mainly because she wanted to see if there were any cloth ends.
, to be honest, the cotton shoes are just made of fabric. I can’t help but wear them. It would be much better if they could have rubber as the base.
They all declined, but she had to give it. It was not easy, it had already delayed them for several days, and everyone had work to do at home.
The lining of the cotton-padded clothes is also from the cloth store, and the price given is really not high. The shopkeeper is a good person. If I really have difficulties in the future, I will definitely try my best to help.
Still, he helped send him out of the town. Seeing the middle-aged man nodding and bowing and saying good things to Ergouzi, Chen Miao felt unhappy, but he also knew in his heart that this was sent by the shopkeeper of Buzhuang. If he hadn't encountered it yet,
What's going on?
"Okay. Let's hurry up. I'll go find someone tomorrow and see if I can notify Comrade Li to come over."
Just after lunch, everyone came over. They are already skilled and can do it quickly.
"Fifth Aunt, please tell the aunties that anyone who makes cotton shoes can send them over. We will give them twelve cents, but they must be strong."
Chen Dou and the two sisters were still making paper. This time, after the cotton-padded clothes were finished, they started making cotton-padded shoes. This was very labor-intensive, and they could make as many as they could.
Chen Miao let them play. Even if she fell down, she wouldn't be hurt. She could get up on her own, so she could feed the animals with peace of mind. She squeezed out the goat's milk and put it into the space for storage. She will definitely raise pigs next year.
Some worked for three days, and some worked for four days. Chen Miao remembered it in her heart. She also counted out the copper coins given to them.
It is better to wait until all the cotton-padded clothes are made and then send them over to know where they are.
"Yes. I'll tell them when I go back tonight. I'm sure they'll all be willing."
"From Xiaofeng's family, is this more than last time?"
It is easy for them to misunderstand. After all, their location is confidential. It is best to meet people from the team. It is safest for Li Wenquan to come over. The main reason is that he is afraid of causing trouble to Chen Jiang. He has been back before, and he is afraid that someone will say it is him.
Leaking the location of the station is a big or small matter, so don't cause unnecessary trouble.
I'll ask someone soon, and I'm sure it exists. I just don't know the price, but I guess it won't be cheap, which means it can be worn for a longer period of time.
After thinking wildly, he was inspected and successfully entered the county town. He went straight to the coffin shop and looked at the somewhat wretched shopkeeper. Chen Miao thought inwardly, why didn't he look like a good person?
Zhao Erniu looked at the little girl who came in, "What do you want to buy? I also have paper money here, paper people and horses, I made them all myself."
Chen Miao thought that Li Wenquan was a cautious person and he would not tell his unreliable contacts.
