The literary era since 1979

Chapter 140 The vest fell off
After the Chinese women's volleyball team won the championship, T-shirts and overalls produced by Han Yuemin could be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys of Yanjing.

As she walked and looked along the way, Fang Hong felt a sense of pride when she saw men and women on the street wearing clothes she designed.

Although the pattern and slogan on the front are the same, the back is different, with the names and numbers of the Chinese women's volleyball players.

Cao Huiying, Yang Xi, Sun Jinfang, Zhou Xiaolan...

Among them, Lang Ping appears most frequently.

Many newspapers including "Yanjing Daily" and "Huaxia Sports Daily" focused on reporting on "Lang Ping". According to statistics, in 7 games, the Huaxia team spiked 1116 times, and she spiked 407 times, scoring 79 points, with a spiking success rate of nearly %.

The name "Iron Hammer" became famous throughout the country.

The undisputed idol of the nation! The best of the best!
Looking at the needlework above, Fang Hong could tell at a glance that some of them were not made by Han Yuemin and others, and she was shocked.

Are there imitations so soon?
When I walked into the barber shop, I found two more imitations among a row of women who were getting their hair permed. They were both made of work cloth.

"Xiao Hong!"

The barber in a white coat was cutting the boy's hair with skillful techniques, using the clipper and comb in perfect harmony.

"Aunt Zhou."

Fang Hong came over and whispered, "Why are there more people today than yesterday?"

"Now that the women's volleyball team has won the championship, they all want to get a volleyball player hairstyle."

Aunt Zhou was chatting with Fang Hong while cutting her hair.

In the barber shops at that time, older women wanted the hairstyle of female athletes such as Lang Ping, while younger women were pursuing fashionable hairstyles and wanted the same hairstyle as the actresses in "The Volleyball Girl", especially the heroine "Junko Kodo".

"What's wrong with your throat?"

"Don't mention it. Didn't our women's volleyball team win the championship yesterday? I shouted in the alley for a long time and my voice became hoarse."

"Hey, I'm excited again when you mention this. The women's volleyball team really makes us Chinese proud!"

"No, my husband burst into tears when he heard that the women's volleyball team won the championship."

"It was similar at my place. It was freezing cold, but we ran outside to celebrate in a vest and didn't come back until late at night."

"........."

The women in line were chatting animatedly. Fang Hong was waiting quietly when she suddenly noticed someone taking out a pair of overalls from a bag.

The woman with glasses next to her also noticed, "Why do your pants look so much like the pants that woman wears on TV?"

"How can it be called similar? It's what Junko wore!"

The aunt in work clothes rolled her eyes and said, "It cost me more than twenty bucks. I bought it especially for my little girl."

"Where did you buy it?"

The woman with glasses also wants to buy one for her daughter.

Fang Hong took a few glances and recognized that it was Han Yuemin's stall.

After all, there is only one store selling overalls in Yanjing.

The TV series "The Volleyball Girl" was already very popular. Now that the Chinese women's volleyball team has won the championship, the central station immediately started rebroadcasting it, which once again set off a viewing frenzy, and local stations also got involved.

More and more parents are imitating Junko Kodo's look by giving their baby daughters all-round makeup, from hairstyle to tops to overalls, striving to achieve a high degree of similarity.

"You do not know?"

The aunt said, "It was reported in today's newspapers. It was the self-employed person who hung the banner. His name is Han, Han Yuemin."

The woman with glasses asked in confusion: "What banner?"

Before Fang Hong could speak, Aunt Zhou shook off the cloth and said, "If miracles have a color, it must be Chinese red."

"Yes, that's it!"

The aunt said excitedly: "It was because of this sentence that I bought this pair of pants from Han Yuemin's stall."

The woman with glasses was surprised and said, "Is that true? I'll have to go and see it after I get my hair permed. What Han Yuemin said is really encouraging!"

"That's not what 'Han Yuemin' said."

Aunt Zhou handed over today's Yanjing Daily and pointed at Fang Hong, "Look, that's what her brother said."

"Her brother?"

The aunt and the woman with glasses looked at Fang Hong curiously, then at the newspaper. The content was roughly about a certain day when Fang Yan went to Han Yuemin's stall to buy a T-shirt. Han Yuemin recognized the great writer, and they talked about the final result of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Fang Yan said it was "champion". Han Yuemin was a little unconfident, so Fang Yan said this sentence as if he was an otherworldly expert. Han Yuemin was so excited that he immediately made a banner.

The report was written with details and the two were stunned:

"Your brother is that great writer, Fangyan!?"

“That’s him, the great writer from Nanluoguxiang.”

As a neighbor who has watched him grow up, Aunt Zhou feels honored and proud from the bottom of her heart.

...............

These days, both national and local newspapers have been reporting and promoting the "women's volleyball spirit" in great detail.

The article “If Miracles Have Colors” reported by newspapers such as the Yenching Daily seemed to be just the icing on the cake, but this flower blossomed stunningly and was immediately quoted and commented on by newspapers such as Guangming Daily, Renmin Daily, Huaxia Youth Daily, and Red Flag.

As the slogan of learning the "women's volleyball spirit" emerged across the country, it spread at an extraordinary speed. Fang Yan and Han Yuemin, as the parties involved, also received widespread attention, especially Fang Yan!

After all, he is an outstanding young man who called out "cultural confidence" and "Chinese rejuvenation". People of culture speak differently!
Now, Yanjing media, including the Yenching Daily, sent reporters to do an exclusive interview with him.

They even went so far as to block the door of the October editorial office.

One after another, there is no way to stop.

Fangyan finally couldn't stand it anymore and ran to the courtyard of Hougulouyuan to find some peace and quiet. There was a plate of peanuts and a bottle of Erguotou on the table.

"I'm sorry, Yanzi, it's all my fault."

Han Yuemin scratched his head guiltily.

"Brother Han, how come you let it slip during the interview?" Fangyan smiled bitterly.

“This isn’t the first time I’ve met a reporter.”

Han Yuemin said awkwardly: "Several people surrounded me. I was so nervous that my mind went blank. I answered whatever they asked and accidentally let something slip, and I named you..."

Fangyan shrugged his shoulders. Why is it so difficult to keep a low profile?

"I'm sorry, Iwako."

Han Yuemin kept apologizing: "I'm sorry for your hard work."

"It's okay. Although the effect did not meet expectations this time, the result is also good. Let's keep working hard next time." Fangyan waved his hand.

Han Yuemin was shocked. "There will be a next time!?"

"of course."

Fang Yan smiled and said, "You are now a typical example among the workers on unpaid leave and a model among self-employed people. Who else should we promote if not you? Interview them a few more times and you will get used to it slowly."

"Stop joking with me. I'm not a typical role model." Han Yuemin shook his head and laughed.

"No? Then why did they suddenly return the full amount of the fine you paid for unhealthy dancing last time?"

"Yanzi, you mean..."

"got it?"

Fangyan patted his shoulder.

Although it cannot be called a talisman, at least in future turmoil, it may help Han Yuemin avoid the fate of the Eight Kings of Wen'ou.

"Yanzi, I think I understand a little bit."

Han Yuemin chewed peanuts, pondering the deeper meaning behind them.

"Just think about it slowly."

Fangyan changed the subject and asked about the profitability of the T-shirts and overalls business.

"The account is with your sister. I just made a rough note of it."

Han Yuemin said them one by one.

T-shirts and overalls are the hottest sellers. With the money earned this time, plus the savings from previous stall sales, it might be enough to buy a courtyard house with two entrances like Fangyan's.

But buying one for the entire yard is definitely more than enough.

With the remaining money, you can go to Yanjing Hardwood Furniture Factory to order 36 legs, all made of huanghuali!

"Brother Han, you are very thoughtful. You must have been thinking about it for more than just a day or two." Fang Yan drank a sip of wine with peanuts.

"Hehe, I think about it every day."

Han Yuemin said: "But this is not enough. I want to earn more and buy a TV, a washing machine and a refrigerator."

Fang Yan clapped his hands lightly, "Brother Han, how much foreign currency and foreign exchange certificates do you have on hand now?"

Han Yuemin thought for a moment and said it was about 2025 yuan.

"enough!"

Fangyan knocked on the table and said, "Brother Han, come with me to the Friendship Store."

Han Yuemin was puzzled and asked, "Go to Friendship? Now?"

Fangyan said, "Didn't the waiter at Youyi say that they were going to import a batch of twin-tub washing machines from West Germany? I think they should be arriving soon. I want to buy one for my mom and sister so they don't have to use the washboard all the time."

"Okay, I'll go with you!"

When Han Yuemin heard this, he stood up and thought about buying one for his mother.

Just as the two were packing up and getting ready to go out, Fang Hong, with her ear-length hair, hurried over and brought bad news.

"What! A replica!"

Han Yuemin's heart tightened and he turned suddenly to look at Fang Yan.

He said calmly and calmly:
"Don't worry, let's talk while we walk."

(End of this chapter)