She didn't intend to go looking for her on purpose. Having lived a second life, many things could be changed. Perhaps Zhou Ling would want to thank her, or perhaps she wouldn't want to see her again, since Zhou Ling had seen her at her most vulnerable.
"It's been so long since you've been here. Are you going to restock today?" The proprietress had already put aside past grievances and knew that they had really opened a clothing store, so she started promoting the clothes.
"Yes, I'll pick out a style." Of course, I don't mean the most fashionable styles; I just want something conservative yet durable.
After leaving that shop, I went to another hair salon and picked out some clothes. Soon, I had finished getting the goods I needed. Next, I just needed to have some fun while figuring out how to sell the local products.
After putting the bags of clothes back at the hotel, Lin Xiazhu and her companions prepared to go out for dinner. When they arrived at the lobby, they noticed that the receptionist and a middle-aged man were exchanging glances and making unwanted physical advances.
When the receptionist noticed Lin Xiazhu and the others looking over, she glared at them fiercely.
Let's go, there's nothing to see, it's just the same old thing.
Once outside the hotel, Yan Xinxiong's gossipy nature ignited. She squeezed next to Lin Xiazhu and nudged her, "Hey, I knew the receptionist and the hotel owner were having an affair. No wonder she dared to be so arrogant to the guests. She really thinks she's the boss's wife."
"...Are you sure that man is the hotel owner?" Lin Xiazhu said, then quickly interrupted, realizing the situation was inappropriate. "Mind your manners. These are all children. Let's not talk about such nonsense."
Yan Xin: "..." Fine, she'll shut up. What a spoilsport, even when it comes to gossiping, she's so hesitant.
There was a night market nearby. Lin Xiazhu and her friends had dinner at a restaurant and then went for a stroll. The pedestrian street was very lively, with all sorts of stalls selling all kinds of things.
Lin Chacha and her friends stood motionless in front of the mala tang stall, watching others eat, their mouths practically watering.
Lin Xiazhu used to like eating mala tang (a spicy hot pot dish) because it was cheap and convenient, but she gradually stopped liking it, and so did two other people.
It was Xiao An and Yan Xin. Xiao An had a very light palate. He would try things with strong flavors, but he never ate much. He had been frowning since he stood in front of the hot pot stall, clearly showing his dislike on his face.
Yan Xin dislikes spicy hot pot because she thinks it's unhygienic. Deep down, she harbors the pride of a wealthy heiress. Since she's already full from dinner, she would never eat at a roadside stall.
So many people were gathered around a stall, talking non-stop, spraying saliva all over the food, didn't they? And there were also many vehicles passing by outside, sending dust all over the pedestrian street. It was so unhygienic.
Lin Xiazhu didn't care what Yan Xin thought. She told her to eat or not to eat, and that it would save her money if she didn't want to. She gave Lin Chacha ten yuan and told her to pick whatever she wanted to eat.
Three skewers of green vegetables cost one yuan, and vegetable balls cost five mao (0.5 yuan) each. The most expensive item is no more than one yuan per skewer, and ten yuan can feed you until you're stuffed.
They ate spicy hot pot, then barbecue, followed by grass jelly and bubble tea. Basically, it was Lin Chacha, Lin Xiaoxue, and Lin Taozi eating, while Lin Xiazhu, Xiao An, and Yan Xin accompanied them.
I ate until I was stuffed and it only cost me a little over thirty yuan. The food at the night market is so cheap and affordable.
While they were there, they saw a stall selling trinkets, and the three little ones, Lin Chacha, started yelling that they wanted to buy some. They were selling bracelets and necklaces made of plastic beads, as well as various styles of hair clips and rubber bands...
These items completely appealed to the little girl's love of beauty, and in the end, each of them chose two headbands, several hair accessories, hair clips, fake earrings, and so on, and bought a whole bunch of things.
Seeing the clothing stalls, the group couldn't resist picking out an outfit. Even Lin Xiazhu and Yan Xin each chose one. To be honest, the quality of the clothes was very poor, but after two years, Yan Xin had gotten used to the fabric. After all, the quality of the clothes in her shop was only this level.
"Xiao An, why don't you pick one too?" Lin Chacha was really worried for him when she saw him standing to the side watching them choose, but he didn't seem to be making any selections himself.
"No need, I have clothes to wear." Xiao An doesn't have many requirements when it comes to clothing, as long as she has enough to change into.
"Look at everyone here, they're all dressed so stylishly and in new clothes. You should buy a couple of new outfits too, and you'll look even better then," Lin Chacha earnestly advised him.
"No need, I look good even without new clothes." Xiao An said earnestly, without any intention of showing off; he was simply stating a fact.
Okay, he really is showing off, and he has the right to show off. Even though he's dressed in rags, it can't hide his handsome appearance.
However, everyone fell silent at his words: "..."
None of the people who bought new clothes were as handsome as him; they needed his clothes to make them stand out.
Lin Xiazhu chuckled and ruffled Xiao An's hair. "Even if you don't want to choose, you have to choose, because we've all bought them. If you don't buy one, you're not fitting in. You have to integrate with us, understand? You little rascal."
Because Lin Xiazhu had spoken, Xiao An thought for a moment and then decisively chose a sky-blue short suit. Goodness, it was the most expensive one on the entire stall, costing fifty yuan.
This one night cost a full three hundred yuan, which is equivalent to a worker's monthly salary. Back when Lin Xiazhu went out to work, her first month's salary was also three hundred yuan.
Thinking about it still hurts a little. Yan Xin's clothing store sometimes doesn't even earn this much money in a month. Her clothing store's average monthly income is less than 400 yuan a year. There aren't many customers usually. It mainly relies on the end of the year, when more people buy clothes during the Chinese New Year.
"That's all for today, it's time to go back." Lin Xiazhu glanced at the digital watch on her wrist; it was already past nine o'clock.
Lin Chacha, Lin Xiaoxue, and Lin Taozi were all carrying bags full of things. They were satisfied and no longer excitedly kept going, wishing they could take the whole night market home.
It takes about 20 minutes to walk back to the hotel from the night market. One section of the road is unusually quiet, with trees on both sides, no shops, and no streetlights.
Luckily, Lin Xiazhu had just bought two flashlights at the night market. Streetlights aren't everywhere in the city, and there aren't even any in the countryside, so flashlights are especially important. That's why Lin Xiazhu bought them when they were cheap.
Several people were getting excited. Lin Chacha was skipping and jumping in front, walking backwards while giggling. Suddenly, several people rushed out from the shade of the trees. A man with shoulder-length hair grabbed Lin Chacha and covered her mouth with one hand.
Caught off guard, Lin Xiazhu and the others were startled by the sudden event. However, Lin Xiazhu quickly regained her composure and immediately stepped forward to shield Lin Xiaoxue, Lin Taozi, and Xiao An behind her.
"Who are you? What do you want? Release my sister immediately!" Lin Xiazhu was still holding a flashlight in her hand, her eyes fixed on the newcomers with a cold and sharp gaze.
There were six people on the other side, all dressed in flashy clothes and sporting the most unconventional "emo" hairstyles. They stood there slouching and slouching, exuding a lewd and disgusting aura.
mob!
"Hey, little sister, you're pretty fierce. You've got guts to yell at us big brothers. You don't know what's good for you." A young man with a bright red rooster-like hairstyle walked up to Lin Xiazhu with a thick local accent.
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