Military Marriage and Pampering: After Rebirth, I’m Lazy and Chubby!

Chapter 22: Gifts

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Thank you!”

Lin Fan expressed her gratitude as she entered. She smiled warmly, her eyes crinkling at the corners, and casually provided a reason, “I was immature before, neglecting my talent and wasting a lot of precious time.”

Lin Fan expertly threaded the needle, her hands moving with practiced ease.

Ning Yan nodded thoughtfully, observing her skilled movements. She could not help but be curious, “But you seem very proficient. There’s no sign of long disuse in your actions.”

Lin Fan’s hands paused for a moment. Ning Yan had observed quite carefully. She lifted her eyelids to glance at Ning Yan, seeing no extra expression on her face. It seemed she was merely genuinely curious, so she replied, “Indeed, it’s been a long time since I’ve used it. But somehow, as soon as I touch this machine, I get a special feeling. So, everything just falls into place naturally.”

“I see…” Ning Yan believed her and smiled, “You go ahead and use it. I’ll go repair shoes for Wei An. He needs them for tomorrow!”

Lin Fan acknowledged with a word. The two ended their conversation and focused on their respective tasks, not bothering each other.

After making a few pieces of clothing, during a break, Lin Fan looked at Ning Yan. She was still earnestly repairing the shoes, completely unaware of the noise around her.

Ning Yan seemed quite innocent.

Lin Fan could not help but smile wryly. People in this era were generally simple and straightforward, without much scheming. Some were just a bit talkative.

As the sun approached the horizon, Lin Fan finally used up all the fabric, creating a total of five garments.

“Mission accomplished!” Lin Fan raised the last piece, her eyes filled with satisfaction. In an instant, all her fatigue seemed to vanish.

Hearing the movement, Ning Yan also looked over at Lin Fan. Her gaze fell on the garment in Lin Fan’s hands, and her eyes gradually widened with amazement. “Heavens! Lin Fan, your skills are incredible! This qipao is so beautiful!”

Lin Fan had designed three qipaos; the only difference was the placement of the clasps. Two had buttons diagonally from the shoulders, and this one had clasps going upward from the neckline.

The fabric chosen was plain in color. If a few flowers were embroidered and buttons added, several pieces of clothing would be considered truly completed.

Hearing Ning Yan’s praise, Lin Fan modestly smiled, “I’m not that skilled. If it weren’t for your sewing machine, I wouldn’t have been able to make it!”

Ning Yan sensed that Lin Fan was deliberately attributing the achievement to her, but she was also pleased, “The sewing machine won’t wear out. If you need to make more in the future, just come to me!”

Lin Fan did not respond immediately; Ning Yan’s words were already good enough for her.

She stood up and walked over to Ning Yan, unfolding the qipao to compare it to Ning Yan’s body. She scrutinized it, occasionally frowning and then relaxing. “I wonder if it fits you well. It’s not easy to tell just by looking. Why don’t you try it on?”

Ning Yan was pleasantly surprised, looking at Lin Fan in disbelief. “Is this… for me?”

“Yes,” Lin Fan smiled, “When we were shopping, you liked this dress but didn’t dare to buy it, wasn’t it because of the price? I told you, the cost of making this kind of dress is at most 10 yuan. You see, I’ve made it now.”

What she did not tell Ning Yan was that of the seven pieces of fabric she bought for 35 yuan, she only used up a little more than half. The cost price had already dropped to one or two yuan.

The envy in Ning Yan’s eyes grew stronger as she stared at the dress in front of her. “The one you made looks much better than the ones in the department stores. If you sell these, you might earn more than in the department stores!”

Lin Fan knew all this, and she had a rough plan in her mind. She just needed an opportunity. She smiled, “If you like it, this dress is yours. You can’t refuse. I used your sewing machine today, and I didn’t know how to thank you!”

“Oh, you’re being too polite!” Ning Yan looked flustered, not knowing where to put her hands. “It’s just a sewing machine. When I’m not using it, it’s the time for it to be useful, right?”

“It’s just a piece of clothing,” Lin Fan said nonchalantly, “Let’s agree on this. You try it on first, and if there’s anything unsuitable, I’ll make adjustments. When I sew on the buttons tomorrow, I’ll bring it to you.”

Seeing that Lin Fan’s expression was sincere, Ning Yan cautiously reached out to touch the dress. It felt very nice to the touch. She felt her heart racing, and her hands were trembling. “Then I’ll try it on.”