In the book, the female supporting role dreams of being an idle fish

Xiu'er is concentrating on sewing the edges.

I didn't feel Gu Lixia's arrival at all.

Gu Lixia took the initiative to step forward and stand next to the sewing machine, letting her sister-in-law see her first, fearing that her sudden voice would scare her.

Sure enough, Xiu'er stopped after sewing this piece of coarse cloth.

"Second sister-in-law, what's wrong? Do you want to use the sewing machine?"

"It's okay. I saw you were so serious and wanted to see how your sewing was going." Gu Lixia said with a smile.

Xiu'er held up the sewn coarse cloth and handed it to Gu Lixia to see: "Second sister-in-law, do you think my sewing is okay?"

"It's very good, the stitches are fine and the lines are very straight." Gu Lixia praised, "But you need to stop for a while. Let's make clothes first and try to make a new set for each of us today.

Jiang Xiu was moved when she heard this. "Second sister-in-law, you are so thoughtful. We all like new clothes very much."

"Thank you, second sister-in-law." Xiu'er said happily.

In this way, making clothes for the family became an important task.

Men's clothes are usually simple and practical, made of durable fabrics, reflecting his stability and practicality. Moreover, there are uniforms for work, which are mainly used for daily wear.

Women's clothes focus more on style and details, such as shirts and pants.

9-year-old Huainan needs to wear clothes that suit his lively and active nature, such as shorts and short sleeves.

The six-year-old Huaibei is the same as his brother.

These clothes are not just items to wear, but also an emotional bond between family members.

It shows the warmth and harmony of the family.

In this era, although life may not be rich, a family can feel endless happiness and satisfaction when wearing clothes made by themselves.

Xiu'er has already made clothes on her own. She asked Lixia for her opinion and asked for pure cotton.

So Xiu'er took measurements for her sister-in-law, and memorized the sizes of others, which she didn't need at all.

For two children, just give them a bigger size.

Jiang Xiu began cutting the fabric. Her eyes were focused and determined, and she expertly slid the scissors through the fabric, each cut filled with love for her family.

The process of making clothes is not easy. With her own hands, she transforms pieces of cloth into warm clothes. The stitches are fine and the lines are neat. She pours her heart and soul into every piece of clothing.

Gu Lixia saw Jiang Xiu start to make clothes, and since she couldn't help, she left.

Seeing Jiang Wen sitting in the main room, he walked over and sat down as well.

Jiang Wen stood up and poured Lixia a tub of water. The thermos probably wasn't keeping the water warm anymore. After all, it was just filled this morning, so now was the perfect time to drink it. Gu Lixia took a few sips.

"Jiang Wen, let's go to the grocery store and buy some vegetable seeds. When we get back, we can replant these sparse vegetables in the yard."

"Okay." Jiang Wen also knew that the vegetables in his yard could not compare with those grown by his uncle and aunt in his hometown.

The two walked into the grocery store with light steps.

The grocery store is right next to the street office.

The store's furnishings are simple and plain, with a variety of goods displayed on wooden shelves.

Gu Lixia walked straight to the shelf where rapeseeds were placed and carefully selected the seeds she needed.

There are many kinds of rapeseed on the shelves, including round cabbage seeds, sand-like radish seeds, and flat rapeseed.

Gu Lixia picked up a bag of rapeseed and squeezed it again and again to see if it was shriveled. If it was shriveled, she would not buy it.

These rapeseeds are a gift from nature, carrying people's expectations for a good harvest.

A middle-aged woman enthusiastically introduced the characteristics and planting methods of various rapeseeds.

Gu Lixia and Jiang Wen listened attentively and nodded from time to time, as if they saw the rapeseeds taking root, sprouting and growing vigorously in the soil.

After paying, I carefully put the rapeseed into my pocket and left the grocery store with full expectations.

These rapeseeds are a vision of the future.

The two of them talked as they walked on the road.

……

Jiangcheng is a provincial-level city and an industrial base mainly based on energy and heavy chemical industry.

A National Historical and Cultural City, this ancient capital boasts a history spanning over 2000 years. Its climate is characterized by a warm temperate continental monsoon climate, characterized by long, dry, cold winters, hot, humid, and rainy summers, and short, windy springs and autumns, with distinct wet and dry seasons. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, with the moat, the second largest tributary of the Mother River, flowing from north to south, it has earned the ancient reputation of being a "Splendid City."

It is an important military and cultural city in the north, as well as one of the important energy and heavy industrial bases. It has distinct four seasons and is a livable place.

Jiangcheng also has a cement plant and a flour mill, a match factory, a cotton mill, a bus factory, a timber factory, a shoe factory, a meat processing plant, a condiment factory, a soap factory, a tofu factory, a sand and gravel factory, a grain and oil food factory, a glass factory, a paper box factory, and a hand tractor factory.

Although there are many factories, they are not recruiting workers. At this time, the inheritance system is implemented. Even if you buy someone else's job, you must have a relative relationship. If you don't have a relative relationship, you can find a godfather or godmother.

The relationship between godfather and godmother and their children is like an extra branch on the tree of kinship. Although there is no blood bond, there is a deep emotional connection.

The children will be full of respect for their godparents, and the godparents will treat them sincerely. The children are no different from their own family members, especially boys, who will also have reference opinions and obligations in taking care of them in their old age and funeral.

It is usually a term of endearment based on friendship, family affection or other special relationships.

People will choose a special day, such as a birthday or a festival, to hold a simple yet grand ceremony.

During this ceremony, they will express their love and respect for each other and declare themselves to be godparents.

If I don't go to work today, I won't be able to make much money.

Gu Lixia suggested looking for somewhere to pick up stones to use when paving the yard. Jiang Wen said they had to ride a bike out of the city.

But there was no need. They were just buying sand and gravel anyway. Now that everyone knew they'd received a pension, they might as well spend it generously.

So the two of them went back.

Jiang Wen rode his bike out to order materials.

Gu Lixia went to check on the three children. They were sleeping very soundly and probably wouldn't wake up in a short time. After all, it was such a long trip back to the village today. Although she rode a bike back, she was still tired.

Gu Lixia then went to help her younger sister Jiang Xiu make clothes.

Gu Lixia suddenly thought of washing clothes. So she asked, "Little sister, your brother has to bring water back for us to wash clothes here. Can we wash them in the yard, or in the river outside? Is there a place with an opening? Where can we wash them?"

"Yes, there is a laundry area in our compound. We only have one well. But we can see the river when we go out, but the embankment is quite high. It's built so that children won't be able to stop themselves and fall into the river when playing."