Chapter 221
Yang PeiMin had spoken, and the rest was Chen Guizhi’s business now, though it still involved some haggling with Shen Yidong’s mother-in-law. Even if they were to leave, it wouldn’t be so soon.
She had used the legitimate excuse of needing to rush back to county for classes to avoid getting involved.
After leaving Shen Yidong’s home, she went straight to the county by bus. When she got back to the courtyard, Hu Meilan had come looking for her again, not only bringing a person along but also several orders for her.
The girl who had come with her was introduced to her room as well; Hu Meilan was as straightforward as ever, "This is my friend Xiao Yao. She has come for you to help make clothes as well. She is preparing to start work next month and is now considered an adult. Her mother has agreed to let her make two new pieces of clothing. Having seen the skirt I had you make, she wanted to come and have one made too."
Yang PeiMin’s gaze fell on her friend Xiao Yao. Xiao Yao’s build was not as slender as Hu Meilan’s but rather robust, with heavier bones and a somewhat masculine appearance. Moreover, she wasn’t tall, and although her face still bore an air of youthful shyness, such a body-hugging skirt really wasn’t suitable for her.
She tactfully said to the young girl, "I have a skirt here that would suit you better."
Xiao Yao nodded.
Hu Meilan leaned in curiously.
Yang PeiMin pulled out a notebook and drew a simple two-piece outfit with a pencil. The top was a white casual blouse paired with a long skirt—reminiscent of the literary youth style of later eras. It looked conservative yet refined and was fashionable with a short-sleeve shirt at that time. Paired with such a skirt, it did not appear incongruous.