Even if the stitching isn't pretty, as long as the work is done diligently and solidly, Xiao Qing and her group will accept it, but will secretly note down who is responsible. For future jobs, they'll weigh their choices accordingly. As for cutting corners or even swapping out new fabrics for old ones, and replacing good new cotton with ragged stuffing, Xiao Qing's group will not tolerate that at all.
There are only two families bold enough to do so. Upon closer inquiry, one of them has a wife with a poor reputation, while the other's mother-in-law is stingy and always tries to take advantage of others.
These two families aren't from Thirty Mile Camp but come from more distant villages. They were introduced by some middleman, who gave verbal assurances. Now, with these families pulling such shameful stunts, the two women who vouched for them also feel embarrassed.
Besides being embarrassed, they are worried they will be seen differently from now on.
