Chapter 471: Warm Duvet
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Li Erying knew she no longer needed to worry about her grandmother’s health and did not have to think about anything else. She could eat and sleep well these days and was very grateful to Su Binglan.
Hence, Li Erying wanted to learn from the young lady. Even if she could not reach Su Binglan’s level of knowledge, it was always good to learn. That was Li Erying’s mindset.
Old Madam Li felt gratified when she heard her granddaughter’s words. She asked, “It might not be good for your reputation if that’s the case. After all, learning with boys might affect you.”
“I’m not afraid, Grandma. Some people don’t care about their reputation and do what is necessary. No one says anything bad about Miss Su, right? Instead, they’re grateful to her and say nice things about her.”
Old Madam Li said smilingly, “I’m glad you considered that. I’ll let you study medicine with Miss Su, and you won’t have to work in the embroidery shop. Things at home are good now, so you can focus on studying medicine.”
Li Erying was thrilled. “Did you want me to study medicine since you heard the news, Grandma?”
Old Madam Li nodded. “That’s right. I planned it immediately after hearing about it. I was worried you would not want to learn or care too much about your reputation. Once you have concerns, you won’t be able to learn well even if you go to study.
“I’m glad that you’re courageous and unafraid. Just wait and see. Since most people care much about their reputation, they will envy you when you finish your studies one day.”
Old Madam Li always had a long-term view of things, and her thoughts were not old-fashioned. She knew everything was okay as long as it was for her grandchildren’s good.
She added thoughtfully, “Also, don’t only look at the benefits before you. Look into the future.’
Li Dazhuang, Li Erying, and Li Sanzhu nodded severely. Meanwhile, Li Erying was happy and excited. She did not expect her grandmother to give her an honest go at studying medicine.
However, the family would lose more than one silver tael monthly if Li Erying no longer worked at the embroidery shop. Her heart ached just thinking about it.
Old Madam Li looked at Li Erying and knew what she was thinking. She said, “If you’re worried about the money you earn from working at the embroidery shop, you should study hard and become as capable as possible. Show everyone you made the right decision.
“When you’ve completed your studies and look back one day, you will realize you made the right decision. You must always move forward and never look back. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Grandma, I understand.” Li Erying nodded thoughtfully.
Dong Xiaolei and Zhou Wen’e worked at the embroidery shop. The mother-daughter duo depended on each other and could be together daily. They also typically ate and went to work together every morning.
Zhou Wen’e had become a team manager in one of the teams at the embroidery shop. Those who were the first to work there had already become managers of their own teams.
Each person had a large or small team to manage, and Zhou Wen’e was in charge of a small one. Even Dong Xiaolei had become Ding Wan’s assistant. The mother-daughter duo returned home for lunch at noon. Afterward, the duo rested and returned to work in the afternoon. Then the mother and daughter would go home together after work at night.
Ding Wan had arranged for the duo to work together to make it easier for them to be together. The mother and daughter worked hard and earned money, improving their lives. The duo constantly smiled these days.
However, when Zhou Wen’e and Dong Xiaolei heard that Su Binglan would accept female apprentices to learn medicine, Zhou Wen’e asked her daughter, “Xiaolei, do you want to study medicine?
“I heard Miss Su is looking for girls between the ages of ten and thirteen. You’re just the right age and will study with boys, but I don’t think it’s a big problem since I can support us now. If you want to learn, go ahead.”
Dong Xiaolei wanted to learn. She could not wait to sign up when she heard the news, but after thinking about it, she decided to continue working at the embroidery shop. After all, she wanted to be with her mother.
One had many decisions to make in life, and Dong Xiaolei chose to be with her mother daily so that she could care for her. Moreover, Dong Xiaolei genuinely enjoyed being with her mother.
Zhou Wen’e was in poor health in the past, and Dong Xiaolei was terrified. She wanted her mother to stay beside her. Now that Zhou Wen’e had recovered, she could work at the embroidery shop and earn money with her daughter.
Dong Xiaolei could then buy clothes for her mother with the money she earned. She also considered the duvets the embroidery shop made as they helped one stay warm during the winter. She wanted to buy one for her mother.
Dong Xiaolei lowered her head and said, “I don’t want to learn, Mother. I feel pretty good working at the embroidery shop since I can earn more than a silver tael monthly. My reputation will stay good, too.”
She purposely said that because she did not want her mother to worry.
Zhou Wen’e heard her daughter’s explanation and nodded. “Mm, if you want to work at the embroidery workshop, then so be it. It’s fine if you don’t want to learn. It’s good to keep things simple, after all.”
Dong Xiaolei did not want her mother to overthink, so she changed the topic, “Mother, I heard the duvet is nice. It looks thin, but it keeps you warm. We’re still making down jackets at the shop, so they must feel warm too. I want to buy one for you.”
When Zhou Wen’e heard her daughter’s words, she focused on the duvets and down jackets, saying, “I heard from Su Fengchen that the duvets are nice and warm.”
Dong Xiaolei said smilingly, “I accompanied Madam Ding to do some work the other day. I saw Madam Miao holding Madam Ding’s hand, complementing the duvet’s warmth.
“Madam Miao also said she and her husband sometimes sweat at night when they covered themselves with the duvet. It’s winter, and they sweat after covering themselves with it, Mother.”
Dong Xiaolei found it unbelievable. However, she also telt the duvet’s warmth after touching it. She just did not know if it would be as effective at night. Her eyes lit up when she spoke about the duvet.
Dong Xiaolei referred to Miao Zhizhi and the duvet she had received from Su Binglan as a wedding gift. Miao Zhizhi and Su Fengchen slept together on their wedding night until daybreak.
They felt nice and warm after covering themselves with the duvet and were in disbelief. After using the duvet for a day and confirming its warmth, Miao Zhizhi excitedly told Ding Wan and Su Binglan about it.
Since then, everyone in the village and embroidery shop knew how nice and warm duvets and down jackets were. Still, those things were expensive. After discovering that a duvet cost dozens of copper coins, many became reluctant to buy it.
Even though everyone was earning a decent living, many were unwilling to buy it. However, Dong Xiaolei considered how much she and her mother had earned last month, so she decided to buy one.
Meanwhile, Zhou Wen’e had grown accustomed to being frugal and would split a penny in half if she could. Although she was earning a lot now, her habits had not changed.
She could not bear to spend dozens of copper coins on a duvet and would much rather save her earnings for her daughter’s dowry. She could also buy some delicious food for Dong Xiaolei..
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