Daily Life in the 70s-Chapter 259 Cooperation

The topic almost ended unpleasantly.

But it’s undeniable that Liu Yilan’s words resonated with some of the roommates, and their opinions began to blur.

People like Erxi and Sanni, who were tender-hearted, felt that it wasn’t nice.

While they were muttering to themselves, Yang Peimin lay down and didn’t get involved, since she wasn’t staying in the dorm at night anyway, it would be inappropriate no matter what.

Soon, however, the dorm supervisor appeared and called Yang Peimin, saying someone was looking for her at the reception desk at the gate.

Yang Peimin asked, "Male or female?"

The dorm supervisor, "Female."

Yang Peimin thought about it but couldn’t figure out who it might be.

Liu Yilan looked at her and said, "It might be Sister Guo, maybe she’s short of money."

Yang Peimin thought it must be her, as in this unfamiliar place, what other woman would specifically come looking for her by name?

She changed her clothes, took her money, and went out.

After Yang Peimin left, the dormitory buzzed again. "Why did PeiMin come over? She usually naps at this time." Subconsciously implying that Yang Peimin had this habit, which everyone knew. Sister Guo wasn’t thought to be insensitive, and there were many others who didn’t nap to bother, specifically her. This was said by Cheng Aihua from the bed opposite Yang Peimin’s. She was relatively young among the dorm mates and spoke straightforwardly without pretense.

Liu Yilan rolled her eyes secretly, "Didn’t she just tell Sister Guo to come to her if she was short of money? Didn’t you hear?"

"That’s true. PeiMin always seems well off; if she has it, why not lend some?" Tan Yan chimed in.

"Exactly, what she eats and uses are always of good quality? She must be pretty well off," the words were tinged with jealousy, and no one was willing to engage further.

Liu Yilan then sat beside Miao Ying, whispering, "See, she really knows how to find someone, she went looking in our dorm for the most flashy one."

Miao Ying rested her chin in her hand, "Do you all think so?"

"Isn’t it obvious?"

Miao Ying was puzzled; her family situation wasn’t bad either, and she also chose fine items for her daily use. Yet in university, everyone seemed to notice Yang Peimin. She looked down at her own moderate, ginger-yellow wool round-neck jacket paired with loose matching color trousers, whereas Yang Peimin was wearing a white high-neck sweater today with a pink thin wool cardigan and black slim-fit trousers, exuding a warm winter vibe. The pink also made her face appear much paler. In contrast, her yellow attire... the more she thought about it, the more she felt herself dowdy and ugly. freёweɓnovel_com

Miao Ying took off her jacket and changed into another, sinking into silent thought.

When Yang Peimin reached the school security reception, she didn’t see Sister Guo, but instead, it was Sister Liu from the sewing society she collaborated with.

"Sister, what brings you here?"

Sister Liu chided her with a glance, "You’re hard to find. Came last night after school, and they said you weren’t in the dorm; I had to come during the noon break."

Yang Peimin saw her smiling face and knew there might be good news, so she smiled and asked, "What good news? You came to find me?"

Sister Liu pulled her aside to sit down, whispering, "You little ingrate, just made that batch of goods and then left it? Didn’t even come to check? Don’t you know they’ve been sold in the mall already? It looks promising, and I’m thinking of making another batch, what do you think?"

Yang Peimin glanced at her; this was good news indeed, she thought. Sister Liu must have more than just this issue on her mind, after all, no one would willingly hand over their money for nothing, especially not to deliver it personally, even though the two had an agreement that the goods couldn’t be produced without her consent. But it was hard to monitor strictly; if Sister Liu went ahead and produced them secretly, she would have no clue.

Sister Liu then went on. "Peimin, I genuinely want to keep partnering with you, you have a talent for making clothes. Today, I didn’t just come to discuss reissuing the previous design, but also to collaborate on a new batch. We need to discuss these details and long-term plans somewhere else. What do you think?"

Sister Liu was far-sighted and, after tasting the sweetness of success, immediately came over to discuss continuing their collaboration, afraid that Pei Min might slip away.

Pei Min nodded, "First, catch up with the previous batch, and as for the quantity, follow what you feel is right; I won’t get involved with that. Handle the raw materials yourselves, but I hope you will share the royalties according to the contract. I’ll take a rest in a couple of days and come to your office to find you. Before that, I’ll think about new styles and bring them along too."

"Alright, that’s settled then."

When Pei Min returned to the dormitory, everyone started asking her how much more money Guo Caixia needed.

"It’s not her, it’s a friend of mine."

Just as she was speaking, Guo Caixia returned as well.

It took less than an hour and a half for her to come and go, and everyone was amazed at her speed.

But it was clear she had hurried back, her face flushed red. Sitting on her bed, she took a moment to catch her breath before saying, "I was afraid of being late, so I hurried back."

"Did you get to see the doctor?"

"I did, got my prescription, and came back."

"That’s good."

After a brief conversation, it was almost time for class.

Pei Min didn’t get to take her nap that afternoon; she went to fetch a cold towel, wiped her face, and felt more refreshed.

Guo Caixia was wiping her face next to her and thanked her, "Pei Min, thank you."

Pei Min thought she was referring to the money lending, and smiled, "It’s nothing, roommates shouldn’t be so formal."

Guo Caixia then quietly asked, "I heard your friend’s daughter is in a childcare here, how much is it per month?"

"Five yuan," she turned her face, understanding from Guo Caixia’s tone that she was thinking of enrolling Xiao Lian.

Guo Caixia paused, then sighed, "That’s quite expensive."

Pei Min smiled but didn’t persuade her.

As it was nearly time for class, the two returned to their own classrooms without further discussion.

After school, Pei Min, carrying her thermos, went to the cafeteria to get food and saw Guo Caixia who happened to be in line next to her. She greeted her, "Pei Min, are you taking dinner back?"

Pei Min nodded her head.

"Are you going to pick up your friend’s child after this? You look like you’re in a hurry, is it urgent?"

Pei Min glanced at her, "It’s urgent, I specifically spoke to the teachers about it, telling them I might sometimes be a bit late, and asked if they could keep an eye on her for a bit longer."

Guo Caixia nodded thoughtfully.

Yang Zengmin quickly got her meal; there was braised pork today, and she took half a box. She brought two thermos boxes, one for vegetables and one for rice.

Guo Caixia glanced unintentionally and seemed a bit surprised.

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