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In accordance with Zhang Sanhua's request, Zhao Jintao carefully drafted a contract stipulating that Comrade Zheng Fenglin's clothes, within a reasonable price range, would first be supplied to Comrade Zhang Sanhua, and this contract would be valid indefinitely.

Only after the two women carefully signed their names did Zhang Sanhua feel relieved.

"Brother Jintao, Fenglin, these flawed clothes of yours are highly sought after. Many people have asked me where I got them. I proudly tell them they are all from Shanghai. It doesn't matter, we can't get them there anyway."

Now that we've signed the contract, I can finally relax. This afternoon I went to the supply and marketing cooperative specifically to check out the red woolen overcoats. They were 46 yuan each! Good heavens, a month's salary is only enough for one coat! They're expensive, but lots of people are buying them. A coat can last ten or eight years, so it's still a good deal.

Once Zhang Sanhua starts talking, she can't stop.

"Sister Sanhua, the wholesale price of genuine woolen coats is very high. I know that the purchasing agent from the supply and marketing cooperative went to Shanghai with me," Zhao Jintao corrected.

"Is that so? Rich people wear genuine articles, and we poor people wear inferior ones, but we can still be proud of ourselves, right? The New Year is coming soon. If we wear these to the countryside, who will know if they are genuine or inferior? Fenglin is skillful. She embroiders a flower on the damaged part, making it even more beautiful than the genuine article."

Zhang Sanhua lived in the Ministry of Agriculture dormitory for several years, barely making ends meet on her husband's salary. Now that she has found a way to earn money, she is radiant with joy.

"Sister Sanhua, Miaomin repaired four sweaters today. Take them home first. I need to fix a few more tonight. Come back tomorrow."

Zhang Sanhua is such a chatterbox; she still has a lot to do tonight.

"Look at me, I've been going on and on. Okay, you guys are busy, I'll come back for the clothes tomorrow night. Fenglin, don't overwork yourself, remember to get some rest."

Zhang Sanhua took four sweaters and left reluctantly; Feng Lin's house seemed to have some kind of magic that attracted her.

Fenglin's life started to go smoothly. He would go grocery shopping in the morning, fix the torn parts of his clothes in the afternoon, and mend flowers in the evening.

Because we hired someone, they can easily repair eight or nine pieces of clothing a day.

Zhang Sanhua would take away the neatly arranged sweaters every day, and they would all be sold out in less than two days.

Feng Lin really admired Zhang Sanhua's abilities and wondered where she found her customers.

Miao Min was smarter and more diligent than Feng Lin had imagined. Except for the first day, she had to mend five pieces of clothing every day before going home.

One of the clothes cost 50 cents; it was her secret stash of money.

Don't underestimate 50 cents; you can buy more than a pound of meat in just two days.

Zhao Jintao left early and returned late, but he came home early that day and met Miao Min for the first time.

Feng Lin quickly introduced them, and Miao Min, who was introverted, called out "Brother Jin Tao".

Ignoring her, Zhao Jintao said to Feng Lin, "Let's leave work early today. I'm going to take you somewhere."

"Where are we going?"

"You'll know when you get there, Miao Min. You should go back early; Feng Lin and I have something to do."

"What's with all the mystery?" Feng Lin scolded, but laughed heartily.

Zhao Jintao rode his bicycle with Feng Lin, and they arrived at the Ministry of Agriculture's office building in ten minutes.

"Jin Tao, why did you bring me to the Ministry of Agriculture? They've all gone home."

It was Feng Lin's first time entering such a serious building, and she was a little scared.

Come on, follow me.

Zhao Jintao took Feng Lin's hand, greeted the security guard, and headed straight for the minister's office on the third floor.

Xia Lei hadn't finished get off work yet and was waiting for Zhao Jintao.

"Teacher, my husband Fenglin is here."

Zhao Jintao introduced Feng Lin, and Xia Lei stood up from behind his desk and said gently, "Feng Lin, hello there. Jintao often mentions you. Seeing you today, you are indeed beautiful and elegant."

Fenglin blushed with embarrassment: "Hello, teacher."

"It's kind of Jin Tao to be so thoughtful. You can make the call."

Xia Lei pointed to the phone, smiled, and left his desk.

Feng Lin stared at Zhao Jintao in astonishment. "Making a phone call? Who are you calling?"

Zhao Jintao chuckled and dialed the number. The call went through, and he was transferred to Vice Governor Zhou's home in Huailin City.

"Hello, Sister Hu, I'm looking for Qiaoqiao."

The call connected, and Zhao Jintao handed the phone to Feng Lin.

"Qiaoqiao? It's Qiaoqiao's house." Fenglin excitedly grabbed the phone and shouted, "Qiaoqiao!"

A thunderous cheer came from the phone: "Fenglin, I've been waiting for your call! Happy birthday, my Fenglin, may you be happy every day!"

Birthday? Feng Lin's eyes suddenly reddened. She turned to look at Zhao Jintao. She had forgotten her own birthday, but Jintao and Qiaoqiao remembered it.

"Qiaoqiao, thank you. I... I forgot," Feng Lin said softly, his voice a little hoarse.

"You forgot? Jin Tao didn't. He called me a couple of days ago and we arranged to talk after school today. I've been waiting for you since then. By the way, Feng Lin, I wrote you a letter, did you receive it?"

"Not yet."

"I timed it perfectly so it would arrive on your birthday. Looks like the postman was late. Fenglin, Brother Jintao said you were having a great time mending clothes."

"Yes, we made quite a bit of money." Feng Lin laughed.

"That's wonderful, Fenglin, you're the luckiest girl in the world. Don't be stingy with your money, you have to eat meat!"

"Yes, that's what Jin Tao said too."

"Brother Jintao said you're going back for the New Year, so I'm going back too. Come stay at my house then, and we can talk all night."

"You're so sleepy, don't fall asleep while we're talking."

"Really? I do this all the time?"

"Of course, you've loved sleeping since you were little."

"Haha, wake me up while I'm asleep."

"You're sleeping so soundly, I don't want to wake you."

When talking about the past, Fenglin smiled from the bottom of his heart.

"Qiaoqiao, do you really like the sweater I gave you? Jintao brought back some more coats, and I was thinking of picking out another one for you."

"Fenglin, our whole family really loves the sweater you gave us. It's so soft and comfortable, and the little flowers are so pretty. But I can't take any more of your clothes. Once you've made money, bought a house in the provincial capital, and can eat meat three times a week, I'll take anything you give me then."

Fenglin, I know you feel sorry for me, and I feel sorry for you too. You need to take care of your own life first, and stop thinking only about others.

"Qiaoqiao, you're not just anyone, you're my best friend," Fenglin said urgently.

"I know, Fenglin. The spring breeze of reform is blowing. With such good resources, you're sure to make a lot of money. Buy a house, buy yourself a house, and settle down in the provincial capital," Qiaoqiao said sincerely.

"Qiaoqiao... I will. I've always wanted my own home, a home for me and Jintao."

Home is Fenglin's obsession. If it weren't for wanting to escape her in-laws, Fenglin wouldn't have raised so many rabbits and pigs. If it weren't so hard work, her child…

Qiaoqiao understood her obsession, which is why she encouraged her to buy a house.

"Fenglin, don't be sad. The policies are getting better, and society is progressing. You'll get everything you want." Qiaoqiao was also heartbroken when she heard Fenglin choke up.

"Qiaoqiao, I'm not sad. Jintao is very good to me. There are many opportunities in the city, and I will work hard. After I buy a house, I'll invite you and Xiaowei to come and visit."

"Okay, I'll wait. It has to be a house with a yard. I'll have Xiaowei give you a little yellow dog as a gift."

"Does Xiaowei still like dogs that much?"

"Yes, the puppy is Xiaowei's most precious gift."

"Tell Xiaowei that I absolutely need one."

"Okay, I'll keep it for you. Fenglin, there's a notification sound on the phone, someone might be looking for Dad, I have to hang up now. Write a letter, remember to write to me. Oh, by the way, the letter I sent you is at the garment factory, Jintao said you're not working anymore, I'll send it to Brother Jintao later and he can give it to you."

"Okay, I'll go to the garment factory to pick up the letter tomorrow. Qiaoqiao, I miss you."

"Fenglin, I miss you too. Remember to eat longevity noodles tonight."

"well."