Chapter 653 Change 8
After the old men left slowly, feeling slightly tipsy, He Yuzhu turned around and slowly went back to the house. As soon as he entered the house, the table full of leftovers caught his eye. The messy appearance of the cups and plates would have made others frown and feel annoyed, but He Yuzhu didn't feel that way at all. He stood there, quietly looking at the mess on the table, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily rose slightly, a satisfied smile spreading from the corners of his mouth, that smile was full of the afterglow of the joy and warmth left by the gathering with the old men just now.
Then, he began to clean up slowly, first collecting the used dishes and chopsticks one by one, his movements were orderly, as if he was doing something extremely important. As he skillfully cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks and gently stacked them up, his thoughts drifted away, and he kept thinking about what the uncles had just said. The uncles' words, one after another, flashed through his mind like a movie replay, and the matter about He Yushui's future occupied his mind firmly, making him feel that as a brother, he should make more plans for his sister, and his sister's future should not be careless.
He Yuzhu knew very well that although Yushui was studying very seriously, she would go into her own room after school every day, sit at the desk, read books and do homework quietly. Anyone who saw her would have to praise her for her seriousness. But what is the situation in society now? The competition is getting more and more fierce. There are many talents in all walks of life, and everyone is rushing forward. Relying on the knowledge learned in the books in school, when you really enter the society in the future, I am afraid it will not be enough. After all, in real life, you need not only to recite a few texts and solve a few math problems, but also to have real skills that can make a living.
So, He Yuzhu thought that when his sister graduated, if she could master a skill and hold it firmly in her hands, then whether she went out to find a job, stood out from the crowd of job seekers, or thought about doing some small business or doing something, she would have more options than others, and her life would be more stable and solid. Thinking of this, he secretly made up his mind that when he had free time in the factory one day, he would definitely make time to ask around, ask more people around him, or find those who knew about it, to see if there were any crafts in the world that were particularly suitable for girls to learn. Moreover, this craft had to meet two conditions. On the one hand, it had to be very practical and could be used frequently in life, and there would be no shortage of places to display it; on the other hand, it had to be something that Yushui was interested in. After all, if his sister didn't like it, she wouldn't have much motivation to learn it, and it would be difficult for her to stick to it.
Days passed by like this, and after a few days, the factory happened to be closed. He Yuzhu was impatient, and he was always thinking about his sister's learning of the craft. It was not yet dawn, and the sky outside was still dark and quiet. Most people were still asleep, so he got up early. After a simple wash, he went out in high spirits.
He first walked towards the home of a master tailor he knew before. Speaking of this master tailor, he is definitely a well-known figure in the tailoring business in this area. He has been tailoring for decades, and his craftsmanship is superb. The clothes made by him are first-class in style and workmanship. Every stitch and thread seems to carry the master's ingenuity and reveal a unique exquisiteness. Moreover, the apprentices he brought out are all very powerful. They have established their footholds in various places with this craft and made their own little world. He Yuzhu had seen the craftsmanship of the master tailor before, and he always felt that if Yu Shui could learn tailoring from the master tailor, master this craft, and become a tailor in the future, and make beautiful clothes for everyone with his superb craftsmanship, it would be a pretty good livelihood. At least he would have no worries about food and clothing, and live a stable and comfortable life.
In this way, He Yuzhu walked along, thinking about these things all the way, and his steps were quite fast. After a while, he arrived at the master's house. He knocked on the door politely first, and after hearing the familiar voice of the master from inside the house, he gently pushed the door open and walked in. As soon as he entered the house, he saw the master sitting in front of the old-fashioned sewing machine, fiddling with the cloth in his hands, with a focused expression, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him. He Yuzhu hurriedly walked up to the master, first greeted him enthusiastically, and then explained to him the purpose of his visit.
When the old master heard that he was thinking about his sister and wanted her to learn tailoring, his eyes, which were originally focused on the cloth, suddenly lifted up, and a very enthusiastic expression immediately appeared on his face. He smiled and said to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, learning tailoring is a good choice. Think about it, girls are naturally more careful than boys. When it comes to tailoring, they have natural advantages in threading the needle and cutting the cloth. These delicate places, naturally learn much faster. However, although tailoring looks like sitting there fiddling with the cloth and stepping on the sewing machine, in fact, it requires hardship and patience. After all, making a piece of clothing, from measuring the size, cutting the cloth, to sewing it stitch by stitch, it is a delicate job, and there is no room for carelessness in the middle. If you lose your patience or can't stand the hardship, I'm afraid it will be difficult to stick to it. I wonder if your sister can stick to it."
He Yuzhu bowed slightly when he heard the master's words, with an eager and confident look on his face, and replied hurriedly: "Master, don't worry, my sister has been a hard-working child since she was young. You don't know, when I was a child, the family conditions were not good, and she had to do some work with me, whether it was helping to wash and rinse, or following me to the vegetable market to carry those heavy baskets of vegetables, she never cried out that she was tired, never complained about the hardship. Moreover, she is also very stable in her temper. She is down-to-earth in doing anything, and never gets impatient or gives up halfway. Take her study for example, every day after school, other children may have run out to play, but she can sit quietly at the desk, do her homework and review her lessons seriously, sitting for several hours, and I admire her concentration. So, I think she can definitely learn tailoring, master, give her a chance."
After hearing what He Yuzhu said, the old master's slightly frowned brows gradually relaxed, and a look of approval appeared on his face. He nodded slowly, and said with some consideration in his tone: "Okay, since you have such confidence in your sister, then when your sister is free, you can bring her over. Learning tailoring, dexterity is also a key. I have to see how talented she is in this area. If her hands are naturally flexible and she is quick and meticulous when fiddling with needles and fabrics, then it will naturally be suitable. If so, I will be happy to accept this apprentice and pass on my skills to her."
When He Yuzhu heard this, his heart was as sweet as honey. He was so happy that a bright smile instantly bloomed on his face, which was full of longing and expectation for his sister's future. He hurriedly bowed to the master and thanked him again and again, saying grateful words: "Oh, Master, thank you so much, you really helped a lot, I thank you on behalf of my sister." After thanking him, He Yuzhu was not in a hurry to leave, but chatted with the master for a while. He thought to himself that it was not easy to have the opportunity to communicate with the master face to face, so he had to ask more questions about the tailoring business, so that he could guide his sister in the future.
So, He Yuzhu pulled the master to sit on a chair beside him and began to humbly ask all kinds of questions. From the most basic how to choose the fabrics suitable for making different clothes, to the various complicated cutting techniques, and how to make the stitches fine and neat during the sewing process, and even how to design the styles of clothes according to the body characteristics of different people, these more advanced questions, he asked the master one by one. The master was also a warm-hearted person. Seeing that He Yuzhu was so eager to learn, he patiently answered every question for him, and from time to time he picked up the fabrics around him and demonstrated on the spot so that He Yuzhu could see it more clearly. In this way, the two chatted for a long time, and He Yuzhu felt that he had gained a lot. Only then did he say goodbye to the master with satisfaction and left the master's house.
After leaving the master's house, He Yuzhu's steps were still brisk. He was still thinking about his sister's learning skills. He thought he had to find more ways and learn more about the situation so that his sister could have more choices. So he went to the street office without stopping. On the way, he was thinking that the street office usually had a lot of things to deal with. Maybe there would be some information about skill training that Yushui could participate in. No matter whether it was useful or not, it would not hurt to ask around.
Arriving at the street office, as soon as he entered the door, he saw the staff inside were all busy. He Yuzhu first stood at the door, looking around a little stiffly. When he was thinking about who to ask, a young staff member saw him, and took the initiative to come over, with a warm smile on his face, and asked in a friendly tone: "Comrade, what do you want?" He Yuzhu hurriedly said: "Comrade, I want to ask if there are any skill training programs suitable for girls here. I want to find a suitable one for my sister." When the staff heard it, his smile remained unchanged, and he responded enthusiastically: "Oh, you are a thoughtful brother, and you are quite considerate of your sister. We do have a few good projects here, let me introduce them to you." As he said, the staff member took He Yuzhu to the propaganda column on the side, pointed to the content on it and began to introduce it.
"Look, there is a typist training program here. In today's society, typewriters are increasingly used in offices. If you learn to type, you can work as a typist in those units in the future. The working environment is also good, and it is a decent job. There is also this nursing training course here. There is a great demand for nursing staff in hospitals and nursing homes now. If you learn nursing skills, you will have many employment opportunities in the future." While introducing, the staff also explained to He Yuzhu in detail the training content, training duration, and approximate employment direction of each project. He Yuzhu listened very carefully, staring at the propaganda column without blinking, and remembered every word the staff said firmly in his heart, thinking that these projects sounded good in their own way, and he had to discuss it with Yushui when he returned to see which one she was more interested in.
After the staff finished their introduction, He Yuzhu thanked them again, then left the subdistrict office and headed home. Along the way, his mind was full of the training programs he had just learned about, and he was thinking about how to tell his sister.
After returning home, He Yuzhu didn't even bother to drink water, but went straight to He Yushui's room and called He Yushui, who was reading, to his side. He Yushui looked at her brother's serious face and was quite curious. She opened her eyes and asked, "Brother, what's wrong? Why are you calling me so anxiously?" He Yuzhu pulled his sister to sit on the chair, and then told her about his experience of the day in detail. From the master's house, the master's opinion on learning tailoring, to the typist training and nursing training he learned about at the street office, he told her everything in detail, and while talking, he observed his sister's expression, wanting to see which one she was more interested in.
He Yushui listened to her brother's story, her big eyes flickered, full of touching expressions, and her heart was so warm, thinking that her brother really spent a lot of time for her future. She lowered her head slightly, pursed her lips and thought for a while, then raised her head and said expectantly: "Brother, I think tailoring is very interesting. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I think about turning those beautiful fabrics into beautiful clothes. Moreover, if I learn it in the future, maybe I can make beautiful clothes for the neighbors in our yard. Everyone will be so happy wearing the clothes I made."
When He Yuzhu heard what his sister said, a relieved smile immediately appeared on his face. He reached out his hand and gently touched his sister's head, just like when he coaxed her when she was a child, and said in a doting tone: "Okay, girl, as long as you like it. If you are interested in tailoring, then when you have a holiday, I will take you to the master, and you must learn well. But learning a craft is not an easy thing. You must be persistent and not give up halfway. You must remember this."
He Yushui nodded heavily, shaking her little head up and down, with a determined look on her face, as if she had made up her mind to make a name for herself in the tailoring business. She said loudly: "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely study hard. I know you worry a lot about me, I can't let you down, I will definitely work hard to learn the tailoring skills."
Since then, He Yushui has been more motivated to study. When she was in class at school, she listened more carefully than before, staring at the blackboard, afraid of missing any knowledge points taught by the teacher. Every time the teacher asked a question, she was always the first to raise her hand to answer. Her active appearance made the teachers praise her. After returning home, she no longer occasionally slacked off like before, but took the initiative to pick up the book to review and preview after finishing her homework, and arranged her study schedule to the fullest. She knew very well that only by studying well could she have more time and energy to learn the tailoring craft, and she had to work hard to make her brother proud of her.
He Yuzhu was also not idle. Whenever he had free time in the factory, even during the short lunch break, he would go to the master and learn the basic knowledge of tailoring from him. He studied very seriously, watching the master's every move without blinking, holding a small notebook in his hand, and writing down the key points of the master's teachings from time to time, thinking that he could guide Yushui at home later. Sometimes, the master looked at his serious look and joked, "Zhuzi, you are more enthusiastic about learning tailoring than those serious apprentices. Your sister is really blessed."
In this way, the brother and sister were busy with this matter, and their days were so fulfilling. Every day, either He Yushui studied hard in the house, or He Yuzhu studied tailoring skills with the master. Although they were busy, they were full of expectations for the future. After the people in the courtyard knew about the brother and sister, they all gave a thumbs up and praised He Yuzhu as a good brother. They were full of expectations for the future of the brother and sister. Everyone hoped that He Yushui could learn the skills as soon as possible and have a good future in the future. They also hoped that He Yuzhu could make greater achievements in the factory with his own abilities.