After spending over a hundred yuan and twenty industrial vouchers in an hour, Jiang Si went to the stationery counter.
A while ago, she received another package from Qiongzhou Island. Compared to last year, this year's package was noticeably heavier.
Jiang Si only found out after asking Sister Xu that the school had replaced several teachers at the beginning of the year.
To inspire the children's enthusiasm for learning, the fourth teacher used the money she had previously donated to establish a scholarship.
Children with excellent grades can also have their tuition and fees waived.
The children are now very enthusiastic about learning.
Hearing this news, Jiang Si was quite happy.
Similarly, she purchased a batch of stationery to send back.
Seeing that she had bought a lot, the sales clerk specifically reminded her that the counter had a storage service, and she could pick up her goods within three days with the payment slip.
Jiang Si decisively chose to store her belongings; otherwise, carrying so many things, how could she have any desire to shop?
Before Dad could even finish paying, Mom rushed downstairs excitedly.
The two little ones asked in confusion, "Isn't Mommy tired?"
They felt tired even when their fathers held them.
Huo Tingzhou is quite experienced in this area. This is probably not even an appetizer for his wife, since she used to spend the whole day shopping.
He's spent so much time with his wife that he can even guess where she's going to shop next.
Sure enough, after the father and his two sons went downstairs, they found Jiang Si in the dense crowd at the textile and footwear counter.
This is where the importance of the checklist becomes fully apparent.
When it was Jiang Si's turn, she simply took the list out of her pocket.
"Comrade, could you please take this from the list?"
The sales clerk, a woman in her early thirties, took the order and glanced at it. "You...you want all of these?"
Seriously, who buys things like this? Even ordering inventory isn't this outrageous!
Jiang Si nodded, "Yes, thank you for your trouble, comrade."
These things weren't just for her; some were also for her sisters-in-law and Aunt Hu.
Before she left, her sisters-in-law each gave her two hundred yuan, asking her to bring back some things for them.
Don't ask, the answer is you can't even buy it in Beijing!
The prosperity and supply of goods in Shanghai are something that even people from the capital can only envy.
It's worth noting that most well-known brands are produced in Shanghai.
Even the "Self-Study Series on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry" was published by a Shanghai-based publishing house.
The complete set consists of seventeen volumes, and in the 1977 college entrance examination, it was comparable to a "lifesaving textbook"!
However, in the early stages of the movement, most of the stock in other provinces across the country was confiscated and destroyed, and currently only two bookstores in Shanghai still sell the first edition.
Speaking of this, Jiang Si remembered something. She should go to Xinhua Bookstore when she has time to see if she can buy a few sets and send them to the children.
Seeing that she said she wanted it with great certainty, the sales clerk looked them up and down.
Although those who work here are usually quick to judge others, they still have a good eye for people.
This family of four all dressed elegantly, especially the woman in the coat, which was made of high-end material.
Besides, it's normal to bring back things for relatives and friends these days.
They work here, and every month they have to buy some in-demand items for their extended family.
"Okay, wait a moment, I'll get it for you."
The sales clerk gestured to her colleagues next to her; one was to pick up the goods according to the list, and the other was to issue the invoice.
"Three Guns brand all-cotton underwear, 7.2 yuan per set, knitted vest, 6.5 yuan per piece."
"Two Girls brand corduroy cover-up, 8.8 yuan."
"Gabardine fabric, 31.8 per meter."
"Women's Dacron shirt, 9.2 yuan; Men's khaki workwear, 10.5 yuan."
"Little Girl brand fine cotton shirt, 5.3 yuan."
"Children's wool sweater, 15.8 yuan; children's corduroy overalls, 7.6 yuan."
"Seashell brand mercerized cotton shirt, 8.3 yuan."
"Warrior brand men's sports rubber shoes, 7.2 yuan; children's shoes, 4.8 yuan; women's cowhide shoes, 18.5 yuan."
...
Besides these, there are also Hengyuanxiang yarn, Phoenix brand blankets, Minguang brand peony-patterned bed sheets, Dongwu brand silk quilt covers...
Because they were for different people, the number of items varied.
This one has eight pieces, that one has six...
Just remembering these things, plus the time spent finding the goods, took the salesperson almost half an hour.
Although there was plenty of supplies during the Lunar New Year, the long wait made some of the people in line unhappy.
So he urged, "Comrade, can you hurry up? I'm in a rush!"
The sales clerk had just finished counting everything and was holding an abacus, ready to calculate the bill.
Hearing this, she snapped, "What's the rush? Can't you see we're already settling accounts? If you don't want to line up, then get out of here."
"Hey, how can you talk like that?" The person who had been urging them earlier was starting to lose face.
"That's how it is, so what?" The saleswoman didn't even look up, and flung the receipt open in her hand. "If you're so capable, then don't come and buy anything."
"What's so great about you, a mere salesperson!"
"So what if you're arrogant?"
"Okay, okay, that's enough."
Seeing this, someone nearby quickly pulled the person aside, saying, "It's the New Year, there's no need to argue over such a small matter. She's already settling the accounts, it'll be your turn soon."
The man said, feeling wronged, "Brother, you heard it too. I was just asking casually. What was her attitude?"
The salesperson didn't even look up. "This is my attitude. Take it or leave it."
Having said that, he was just about to start using the abacus.
Zhao Zhao glanced at Jiang Si, "Mom, it's 1132 yuan and 6 jiao in total."
Jiang Si looked down at her in surprise, "You've already figured it out?"
Zhao Zhao nodded, "Yes, I've calculated it several times, and this is the number."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Si and Huo Tingzhou exchanged a glance.
Surprised as he was, Huo Tingzhou immediately prepared the money and tickets.
The mother and daughter didn't keep their voices down when they said this, so the saleswoman naturally heard them, but she didn't pay any attention to the incident.
About ten minutes later, the salesperson handed over several receipts.
"Turn right ahead to settle the bill, then come back with the bottom copy to pick up the goods."
Jiang Si took the receipt, glanced at it, and then returned it.
"Comrade, could you please calculate it again?"
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