In comparison, the smelly, dirty, and chaotic market from before was like another world.
As soon as she entered, she spotted the prominent Rolex counter.
Tian Jingjing gripped her watch tightly, her palms slightly sweaty. This was her first time entering such a high-end place. She had heard that the sales staff at these stores were very good at judging people based on their appearance. If they saw that she was dressed plainly and kicked her out, that would be too embarrassing.
Just as she was standing at the store entrance, hesitating whether to go in, a cleaning truck slowly drove past her and then suddenly stopped.
"Jingjing? Isn't this Jingjing?" A woman in a cleaning uniform got off the cleaning truck and looked at her with surprise.
When Tian Jingjing came to her senses, she looked closely and realized that the person standing next to her was her neighbor, Sister Zhang.
"Sister Zhang... what are you doing here?" Tian Jingjing asked somewhat guiltily.
"Hey, look at my outfit, isn't it obvious? I'm an employee here! Although I'm just a cleaner, high-end shopping malls are different. They use high-tech for cleaning. Look, I don't even have to mop the floor myself. The boss even provided me with a floor mopping machine!" After saying that, Sister Zhang patted the machine next to her with a rather proud expression.
Tian Jingjing had no interest in any of this; all she wanted was for Sister Zhang to leave as soon as possible.
But Sister Zhang got excited and started nagging Tian Jingjing: "Jingjing, the wages here are really high. I see you're just sitting at home all day, it's not sustainable to rely on your man to support you. What can your Xiao Ji do with ten thousand yuan a month?"
I advise you to find a job as soon as possible, otherwise staying at home will be boring, right?
Many shops in our mall are hiring sales staff right now. Would you like to give it a try? I'm almost forty, too old for that. I can only do cleaning.
"You have a good image and are young, you'd be perfect for sales. I've asked around with those girls, they earn ten or twenty thousand a month! Want to come?"
Upon hearing this, Tian Jingjing flew into a rage. What did she mean by saying she was being supported by a man? She was clearly biding her time, waiting to pass the exam and get a stable job in Guangcheng, so that Ji Lun would be clinging to her leg, okay?
What's even more infuriating is that this woman not only encouraged Ji Lun to do manual labor in the factory, but now she wants this outstanding college graduate to work as a salesperson! What kind of talk is this?
This Sister Zhang can't stand seeing people who have gone to university; she's very jealous, so she tries every possible way to assimilate them.
The day they actually end up doing the same job as her, she can stand by and laugh, mocking these college graduates for having diplomas but ending up like her. Hmph, that's definitely going to happen!
Tian Jingjing curled her lips into a cold smile and uttered two words: "No need!"
Seeing this, Sister Zhang sighed softly and said earnestly, "Are you really so determined to take the civil service exam in Guangcheng? Don't you think about it? It's not that easy to pass. Although civil servants in Guangcheng have good benefits and high salaries, the competition is fierce!"
So many people are eyeing this lucrative opportunity! How could it possibly come to us so easily? I advise you to find a stable, ordinary job. For kids from ordinary families like ours, having money firmly in our own hands gives us peace of mind…”
"Sister Zhang!" Tian Jingjing frowned slightly, interrupting her.
"Stop talking. No matter how difficult this path is, now that I've made my choice, I'll stick to it. Also, please don't try to introduce me to any more shop assistant jobs!"
"If I finish my undergraduate degree and end up doing this kind of job with no barriers to entry, what's the point of studying?" Tian Jingjing said with a determined look.
Sister Zhang shook her head helplessly, her eyes full of worry: "I'm doing this for your own good, girl. If you rely on Xiao Ji like this and ask men for money, it might not be a problem at first, but over time, even someone as good-tempered as Xiao Ji will inevitably get annoyed!"
"Sister Zhang, stop talking, really stop talking, just go do your work!" Tian Jingjing pointed to the automatic mopping machine next to her, her tone a little impatient.
"Fine, since you don't want to hear it, I won't say any more. I only said a few words because I saw you here and thought you were looking for a job. Whether you listen or not is up to you." After saying that, Sister Zhang quickly stepped onto the automatic floor mop, ready to start it and leave.
Tian Jingjing smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Sister Zhang, we're different. I'm not here to look for a job today!"
After saying that, she held her head high and strode towards the Rolex counter.
Watching Tian Jingjing's retreating figure, Sister Zhang couldn't help but feel worried for her. She had heard that this saleswoman at the Rolex counter was used to seeing rich people and had become incredibly arrogant.
This girl has such high aspirations; I wonder if she'll be so angry that she'll run out crying after she goes in.
Thinking of this, Sister Zhang stopped her automatic mop and looked in Tian Jingjing's direction, looking worried.
As Tian Jingjing pushed open the door, a saleswoman with a low ponytail immediately greeted her with a smile. However, when she saw that Tian Jingjing had no more than 300 yuan on her clothes, her smile froze instantly.
Tian Jingjing took in the subtle changes in the shop assistant's expression. What was even more alarming was that she caught a glimpse of Sister Zhang still standing at the door, staring at her intently!
Tian Jingjing quietly slipped her hand into her coat pocket, her fingers gently caressing the Hermès watch dial. At that moment, the world seemed to fall silent. She could clearly hear her own heart pounding like a drum, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
But with Sister Zhang watching her from outside, she could only grit her teeth and forge ahead.
Tian Jingjing took a deep breath, as if to encourage herself, and slowly took out the watch from her pocket, a watch that she had touched countless times.
"Hello, I'd like to ask if this watch can be repaired?" She heard her own voice tremble slightly, carrying a hint of nervousness and unease. Even she herself found it strange, as she had never been this nervous during the college entrance examination.
The sales clerk was clearly taken aback, not even lifting an eyelid or glancing at the watch. He quickly put on a professional smile and said, "Hello, miss, this is a Rolex authorized dealer. We only repair watches of our own brand!"
The saleswoman didn't show the slightest hint of sarcasm, and her tone was very calm. She spoke these words with a smile throughout.
But to Tian Jingjing, it was as if she saw the saleswoman rolling her eyes at her and sneering in her ear, "You poor thing, is this a place for you? We're here to serve the rich. Take your junk and get the hell out of here!"
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