Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: Chapter 506: Wimp (1/2)

Chapter 519: Chapter 506: Wimp

“Why do you suddenly want to make shoe soles? Are you thinking of making a pair of shoes for yourself? If you’re not in a hurry, I can glue them for you today and they’ll be ready in a couple of days.”

“Well, it’s urgent and not urgent at the same time…” Zhuang Qingning scratched her ear.

It is basically something she needed to complete. There was no other major purpose for it.

Zhuang Qingning casually looked at the bamboo basket used for sewing and spotted a pair of freshly carved unmade soles. She reached out and picked them up, “Aren’t these shoe soles?”

“These were just carved out for your Uncle Yonghe to make a pair of shoes, and they were left aside after that, I didn’t have time to finish them.” Seeing Zhuang Qingning’s persistence about these shoe soles, Mrs. He said, “These soles could be used. I know your shoe size. I could trim them for you now.”

As Mrs. He spoke, she went to get the scissors.

“No need, really.” Zhuang Qingning swiftly persuaded her, “It’s wasteful to alter the finished soles. Let’s leave them as they are. I will bring them back after sewing them and then return them to you.”

“To be honest with you, I didn’t come for the soles because I wanted to make shoes for myself. I just wanted to practice a bit…”

“As we grow older, it won’t be right if we can’t do a little bit of needlework…”

“I’m not sure what to practice on, so I figured I would start with Uncle Yonghe’s shoes. Don’t mind the end result.”

Zhuang Qingning casually fibbed.

“Right.” Mrs. He nodded her head.

No matter how capable or noble a girl is, she must learn some needlework. This is for convenience, after all, in the future, she would have to sew her own clothes.

Even when she gets married, the gifts she gives to her in-laws and clothes she makes for her husband are all necessary tasks.

It’s better to be prepared early.

“You can take it back and give it a try.” Mrs. He found a piece of cloth, wrapped up the two soles, and handed them to Zhuang Qingning. She also gave Zhuang Qingning a bundle of thread that had been prepared, “This is hemp rope thread. I’ve already twisted it for you. You should use this for sewing, as a small needle won’t hold up against these thick soles.”

“Ok, I understand.” Zhuang Qingning took them, saw Zhuang Yonghe outside by the stove, moved closer to Mrs. He and lowered her voice, “Auntie, I still have to ask. In everything, it’s best to voice out.”

“Just like these shoe soles, if I didn’t say anything, you would assume I’m making shoes for myself. But I clarified, so now you know I want to practice.”

“If you don’t ask Uncle Yonghe about this matter, you’ll be left guessing. If you ask clearly, it might turn out there’s nothing at all…”

“I understand.” Mrs. He nodded.

Zhuang Qingning saw Mrs. He’s serious face and knew Mrs. He had taken her words to heart. She said no more, picked up the shoe soles with a smile, and said, “I’ll be going now.”

Having said that, she grabbed the shoe soles and left. In the entryway, she said goodbye to Zhuang Yonghe.