Chapter 153 Shopping
the next day
Jinran was still asleep when she heard a knock on the door. She groggily went to open it and saw Gu Siyan.
"Why are you up so early? I haven't had enough sleep yet."
Gu Siyan looked at the soft and sweet Jinran and his heart melted. This was more like it! This was how a relationship should unfold!
But the next moment, Gu Siyan cracked.
Jinran said with dissatisfaction, "It seems it was my fault that I didn't tire you out yesterday. How about tonight? I'll come to your place. Get ready and wash up. Wait for my favor."
Finally, Jinran was sent to wash up by Gu Siyan.
Jinran thought unhappily, "They've only just reached the stage of kissing, and they're already throwing a tantrum. What will happen if this continues? We can't spoil them; we still have to discipline them!"
After Jinran finished packing, Shen Cong and Shen Ming also came. They said they would take the two of them sightseeing today. "Brother Wang said he would come along, but I didn't let him. The main reason is that he is too busy, and also, I was afraid that my little sister would feel uncomfortable."
Jinran nodded, agreeing with her brother's reasoning.
The four of them set off for the wholesale market in Guangzhou.
"This wholesale market hasn't been established for very long, but it's already quite large. Many vendors from other places come here to buy goods, and it occupies a lot of space. But there's no clear answer as to who established and managed it. It's like this place suddenly appeared, allowing everyone to trade freely without any ticket restrictions, and the stall fees were extremely low. Later, more and more people set up stalls, and it grew into a large-scale market," Shen Cong explained.
"I've heard a bit about the people in charge of this establishment. They're all princes, so don't bother asking them."
A glint flashed in Shen Cong's eyes, and he fell silent.
Jinran's eyes sparkled; Gu Daji seemed to know everything—how cool was that?
The trading market was indeed as large as Shen Cong had described; it was only eight or nine o'clock in the morning, yet it was already bustling with activity.
Shen Cong said, "Let's go to the snack shop next door to grab something to eat, and then look around. Nini, if you see anything you like later, just tell us and we'll buy it for you."
Jinran happily agreed. Gu Siyan glanced at Jinran, and Jinran, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, whispered, "If you have something you like, just tell me quietly, and I'll say it's what I want. Don't be shy."
Gu Siyan raised an eyebrow. This girlfriend is worth having!
Shen Cong and Shen Ming were speechless; this younger sister was no good.
Jinran ate a simple bowl of noodles for breakfast and then excitedly started shopping. Although the clothes were shabby, the quality was really good. They also sold dressing mirrors, hair oil, cigarettes, and all kinds of leather bags. They really had everything.
Most importantly, the stall owner was incredibly enthusiastic.
There was a dazzling array of goods, and occasionally someone would push a bicycle and sell popsicles. Shen Cong bought one for each of them. Jin Ran ate it and found it not as delicious as the ones from later generations, but it still had a unique flavor.
The most common stalls here sell clothes.
Shen Cong said, "I bought a few things for my parents and grandparents before, but my mother said it seemed like I picked them with my feet, that they were too shabby, and that I should just send money from now on and not buy anything anymore."
My dear mother, absolutely my dear mother.
Jinran asked curiously, "What kind did you buy?"
"Black and blue ones are really durable; they can last for five, seven, or eight years without any problems."
Jinran was speechless. So many flowers with big blooms, so appealing to middle-aged and elderly women, yet she didn't choose any of them. No wonder she got scolded.
Jinran took a fancy to a deep red blouse with a rich peony pattern. She thought it would look great on her grandmother and make her the most fashionable old lady in the village.
A sky-blue suit, quite nice. Her mother's size fit perfectly. Her grandfather and father each wore a Zhongshan suit, both smart and respectable.
Jinran didn't forget to buy clothes for Gu Siyan's family either; they were all solid colors with a touch of design. The clothes at this stall were all pretty good, and she picked out a few for her brothers as well. In the end, Gu Siyan didn't forget either, and most importantly, he chose several dresses with puff sleeves for himself.
Seeing that Jinran bought a lot, the woman selling clothes smiled and said, "Young lady, you have a good eye! These are all from Hong Kong, and they're different from the knockoffs from our factories. They're all high-quality stuff. I know you look kind, so I won't lie to you. I have a batch of wool sweaters on hand. Even though it's out of season now, they're still cheap. Want to take a look?"
This immediately piqued Jinran's interest. Taking advantage is a girl's nature, so of course she had to take a look.
The woman quickly asked someone nearby to watch the stall, then jogged off to the warehouse.
The three grown men didn't understand, but they still obediently helped carry the bags.
A moment later, the aunt returned, followed by an honest-looking man pushing a cart. "Girl, pick one, these are really good stuff. I'll sell them to you for twenty-one pieces, all pure wool, and I guarantee they're from Hong Kong."
Jinran didn't believe it, but that didn't dampen her excitement at finding a bargain.
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