By noon, Zhang Guifen and the others had returned. After hearing an account of everything from Li Xiulan, Reporter Wan was eager to interview her family, wanting to see her through the eyes of those closest to her.
However, as she began interviewing Zhang Guifen and the others, she discovered that their own stories were just as legendary as Li Xiulan’s. Behind each person’s story lay a difficult yet luminous journey.
"I learned how to make clothes from my master in the past; I never imagined it would one day become my livelihood," Zhang Guifen said, sharing her thoughts with Reporter Wan. "I thought at most I’d just sew a few extra garments for the children so they could have the same styles as those in the shops. Later, as Xiulan opened her factory step by step, I saw an opportunity. With the encouragement of my family, I started by selling clothes made at home, then opened a shop in the city, then hired help, and eventually built a factory. I’ve come to understand one thing: no matter the circumstances, as long as you have determination and the support of good people, you shouldn't just look at what's right in front of you—you must look to the future. My daughter-in-law is my 'good person.'"
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