Chapter 225: Rules are all made for others to see. Chapter 225: Rules are all made for others to see. He Lashi quietly asked Ye Jiu, who was sitting on the side, “Xiaojiu, why did you buy so much fabric and those several sets of boy’s clothes? They’re expensive and not practical.”
Ye Jiu’s face looked a bit strange, and he smiled, “Those are for me to wear. It’s more convenient to go out like that, and I bought the ready-made clothes because I didn’t want to tire mother out with making clothes from fabric.”
When he made the purchase, he only thought about his own convenience in wearing them and forgot to buy a set for his parents.
Ye Jiu felt somewhat guilty inside.
However, He Lashi wasn’t actually blaming her for not buying a set for herself; she was just used to living frugally and found it hard to justify such an expense.
Their private conversation didn’t last long because the old man Ye called her, “Old lady, didn’t Xiaojiu buy fabric for the whole family today? The weather is getting warmer, perfect for dividing it among the children so they can take it home to make clothes.”
He Lashi glared at the old man Ye, slightly annoyed at his nosiness, but still reached into the kang cabinet.
The fabric Ye Jiu bought was indeed very comprehensive, and he had purchased it by the bolt as if it cost nothing.
With one bolt of fabric, one could make four or five sets of adult clothing; with the five bolts he purchased, the whole family could make new clothes and still have plenty left over.
He Lashi picked up scissors and then told the few children who had gathered around, “Choose whatever color you want, one set each, don’t be greedy.”
Although doing this would still leave much leftover, He Lashi planned to save it for making cotton-padded clothes in winter.
For the children, having a new set of clothes to wear was enough to make them happy, and they didn’t dare to hope for more.
The one with the brightest eyes was Ye Qinghua, who immediately pointed at the pink fabric, “Granny, I want this one. I… I want to make a skirt to wear, is that okay?”
In a farming family, for convenience in working, the clothes are almost always front-buttoned jackets and drab trousers. Those who are a bit better off might wear a ruqun, like the Clan Leader’s wife and his daughter Caixia, and Ye Qinghua had been envious for a long time.
Right then, Zhang’s came in from outside and upon hearing Ye Qinghua’s words, she scolded, “Qinghua, don’t be improper.”
The smile on Ye Qinghua’s face disappeared instantly, and she stepped back with a look of grievance.
He Lashi was not pleased, “I told the children to choose for themselves, so what, are you blaming me, old lady, now?”
“Mom, daughter-in-law didn’t mean that, I was just afraid Qinghua would forget her manners,” Zhang’s said with a submissive look.
“Rules are for outsiders to see; do we really need to make such a fuss about every little thing even at home?” He Lashi bluntly said.
Zhang’s kept her head down and didn’t say anything, but she disagreed with He Lashi’s words and deftly changed the subject, “The meat is already cooked, mom, what do you think I should stir-fry?”
“I’ve been cooking for so many years; can’t you decide what to cook by yourself? Do you really need to ask me, old lady, for every little thing?” He Lashi said.
Zhang’s was used to her way of speaking and immediately responded, “Then your daughter-in-law will take care of it herself.”
After Zhang’s left, He Lashi picked up the pink fabric, measured out the amount needed to make a ruqun, and began to measure it with a ruler.
All girls like light and tender colors; even Ye Qingzhi chose pink, though it’s not stain-resistant, it sure is pretty.
The boys’ clothes were much simpler, all blue jackets, and drab trousers.
As for the adults in the family, that was even simpler. He Lashi looked at the measured fabric and gave it to the children in their family.
During the meal, it was a rare feast, yet Zhao’s and Ye Gaosheng were the only two who were missing.