Chapter 378 Let’s Put It Down for Now
Lin Xia just planned to go to the market to check out the situation first and did not intend to act rashly.
On the bus, Lin Xia realized that there were a lot more people on the street, and some were selling fruits and vegetables with shoulder poles. There was some news in the newspapers, but the reform and opening up had not been finalized. It turned out that there was no shortage of brave people in any era.
Arriving near Gaodi Street, Lin Xia got off the car and walked along the street. There were all kinds of shops lining the street. This place has been selling daily necessities since the Republic of China. The old buildings still vaguely showed the former prosperity.
Lin Xia strolled around casually. There were not many shops open at the moment.
Lin Xia wondered if she had arrived too early, as there didn’t seem to be that many brave people around.
Among the shops that were already open, there was one that sold shoes. Lin Xia went in to take a look out of curiosity and found that the quality was quite good, as if it came from a shoe factory.
"Boss, your shoes are nice. How much are they?" Lin Xia really wanted to buy some. The weather was too hot and she wanted to wear sandals.
The boss looked a little surprised and said with a proud tone: "You have a good eye!"
It seems that he is praising Linxia, but in fact he is praising his own shoes.
"Is this from the shoe factory?" Lin Xia reached out and picked up a pair of white sandals, which were very characteristic of that era.
The boss smiled when he heard this, but did not answer the question. "The quality is definitely good! Since you are the first customer today, you can try it on."
Seeing the boss say this, Lin Xia did not hesitate. She sat down on the stool handed to her by the boss and changed into sandals. Lin Xia stood up and took two steps, knowing that she was definitely not mistaken. This was definitely the quality of the shoe factory's products.
"Boss, how much is this pair?" Lin Xia changed them with satisfaction, then remembered something, "By the way, do you want a ticket?"
The boss was pleased to see that she had decided to buy it so readily. He said, "I can guarantee you that it's correct! It's six dollars if you have a ticket, and eight dollars if you don't."
Just putting the shoes in the mall, with the ticket, would probably cost eight dollars. Lin Xia thought it was a good deal, so she paid the eight dollars without hesitation.
After the boss took the money, Lin Xia asked casually, "Boss, are there any clothing stores open around here? I bought new shoes and want to buy new clothes to match them."
The boss didn't think much about it, but the joy on his face faded a little: "Then you have to come in a while. My shop has just opened, and I don't know how it will change in the future."
Only then did Lin Xia realize that she had come to the right place, she was just too early.
But since she got a pair of shoes, she didn't return empty-handed. Lin Xia strolled around the neighborhood contentedly and then returned to school.
There was no one in the dormitory. The movie was probably not over yet. It was a rare quiet time, so Lin Xia read a book in the dormitory.
When the roommates came back in the evening, the movie really sparked a heated discussion.
Although it caused discussion in the dormitory, not everyone went to see the movie, and the movie did not cause any splash in the school.
Lin Xia put her worries aside for the time being and focused on preparing for the final exam. She was looking forward to going home after the exam.
On the day after the exam, Lin Xia had already started packing her things in the dormitory. She lived nearby and could get home quickly, but the others had to rush to grab train tickets. At this time, only Song Huili and Zhao Huiyue were in the dormitory.
It would take two more days to wait for the results. Lin Xia wanted to buy something for the children and come to Gaudi Street. She looked at Song Huili and said, "I'm going to buy something for the children. Do you want to come?"
"Going to the mall?" Song Huili was packing books into a package. Many people in the school planned to stay in school to study during the summer vacation, and those who were going home dared not slack off.
"It's not a mall, it's another place." Lin Xia shook her head, "The place where I bought these shoes."
When she wore the sandals for the first time, several people in the dormitory noticed them and were attracted by them. They asked Lin Xia to lead them to buy them. However, when they learned that they cost eight yuan, they were persuaded to give up.
Song Huili's eyes lit up when she heard that. She really wanted a pair, but she hesitated for a long time because of the eight dollars.
"Oh my gosh! Are we leaving now?" Song Huili stood up quickly and prepared to go out with Lin Xia.
Zhao Huiyue heard their conversation from the side and asked shyly, "Lin Xia...can I go with you?"
She wanted to buy something for her boyfriend, but she was confused about what to bring. Now when she heard that Lin Xia was going shopping, she was immediately excited.
Zhao Huiyue's face was full of embarrassment, she looked like a socially anxious person, and it seemed as if she had mustered up all the courage to speak.
Lin Xia smiled faintly, "Okay, let's go together."
The three of them set out and took the bus to Gaudi Street. Along the way, Song Huili asked questions curiously. Lin Xia patiently introduced the two of them. Knowing that Zhao Huiyue was embarrassed to start a conversation, she tried her best to take care of her.
Fortunately, Song Huili is easy to get along with, and after the three of them stayed together for a long time, the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.
As soon as she entered Gaudi Street after getting off the bus, Lin Xia discovered that there were more shops than last time, and all kinds of shops were everywhere.
"There actually is such a place." Song Huili looked around in surprise, as if she had discovered a new world.
"They were just opened recently and have a lot of small things in them. They're perfect if you want to buy something as a gift for someone." Lin Xia led the two of them to the shoe store they had been in before.
After arriving, Lin Xia found that the business in the store was actually quite good.
"Little girl, you are here again?" The boss turned around in a hurry and saw Lin Xia, with a familiar tone in his voice.
After all, she was the first customer in the store, and a very beautiful girl, so it would be hard for the boss not to remember her.
"Boss, your business is booming! My classmates also like this pair of shoes, so I brought them together to have a look." Lin Xia responded with a smile, not expecting that the boss actually remembered her.
"Hey, take a look, take a look. If you like something, I'll give you a discount!" When the boss heard that another business was coming to him, his attitude became even more enthusiastic.
Song Huili and Zhao Huiyue were surprised to see how familiar Lin Xia was with the boss, but when they heard there was a discount, they were immediately very happy. They didn't have much money, so the cheaper it was, the better.
At that time, most of the stores were opened as small shops and had not yet formed the later wholesale form, so there were quite a few varieties of shoes in the stores.
Lin Xia picked out a pair of shoes for each of the children, but there was no one for Lu Yuxiu. Men wore the shoes they were given all year round and didn't need to buy shoes at all.
Song Huili picked out two pairs of shoes, while Zhao Huiyue only picked out one pair. They looked like men's shoes, so Lin Xia knew who they were bought for right away.
The boss kept his word and gave everyone one dollar less, which made Song Huili and Zhao Huiyue so happy that their faces blushed.
Lin Xia knew it well, but he still smiled politely. It seemed that the boss lost three dollars in this round, but in fact he made more money.
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