Chapter 10 Clothes Shopping
The owner of the clothing store was a slightly plump, middle-aged woman with a cheerful face. When she saw Chen Yuanchuan coming, her face lit up even brighter, and she said in a resonant voice, "Yuanchuan, long time no see. I heard you've become a famous doctor. You're really promising!"
A smile flashed across Xi Qing's eyes.
As a small intern, Chen Yuanchuan had the big boss right next to him. Hearing the compliment from Aunt Liu, who had watched him grow up, even the generous Chen Yuanchuan felt a little embarrassed.
Chen Yuanchuan quickly stepped forward to explain, "No, I just started my internship this year, so I'm not a big doctor." Aunt Liu laughed heartily, and Chen Yuanchuan turned to introduce her, "This is... my friend. He accidentally got his clothes wet while passing by the fish stall. It's cold, so I'm worried he'll catch a cold, so I bought him one here. Aunt Liu, can you recommend one?"
Aunt Liu looked at Xi Qing calmly. Having been dealing with all kinds of people in the vegetable market for many years, she naturally developed an eye for judging people.
Moreover, she was in the clothing business, and she knew at a glance that the fabric Xi Qing was wearing was quite expensive. She couldn't help but wonder: How did this little kid Yuanchuan meet such a tall, rich, and handsome man?
When Aunt Liu heard Chen Yuanchuan ask her to recommend something, she became a little irritated and whispered, "Yuanchuan, you know Aunt Liu only sells cheap clothes for middle-aged and elderly people, how can I have the nerve to recommend it to your friend?"
Chen Yuanchuan glanced at Xi Qing, who was lost in thought, then quickly turned his gaze back, smiling and replying, "It's okay, it's just an emergency. I trust Aunt Liu's judgment."
Aunt Liu pretended to be angry and turned to go to the small warehouse on the second floor of the store to pick up the goods.
While waiting, Chen Yuanchuan put his hands in his pockets, feeling quite cheerful. He even took the initiative to ask Xi Qing, "Are you, a noble young man, really enjoying this?"
Xi Qing raised her eyes and saw that Chen Yuanchuan seemed much more lively. She smiled and asked, "Are you familiar with this place?"
Chen Yuanchuan raised his eyebrows and crossed his arms over his chest, "Of course, I grew up here."
Xi Qing nodded in understanding, and mimicking the others' movements, he casually picked up one of the clothes from the pile and smiled at Chen Yuanchuan, "There's a lively atmosphere here, it's very interesting."
Chen Yuanchuan couldn't help but raise his gaze as Xi Qing's hand moved, his expression stunned - it was a loose pajamas with strange patterns.
After realizing it, Chen Yuanchuan bit his lips until they turned pale. This kind of clothing could be seen everywhere among the elderly in the streets and alleys, but in Xi Qing's precious jade hands, it was indeed a bit funny.
Xi Qing followed Chen Yuanchuan's gaze and looked back at the cloth in his hand, speechless and holding his forehead.
Chen Yuanchuan was completely defeated and burst into laughter.
At this time, Aunt Liu came downstairs carrying several stacks of clothes in transparent plastic bags. She greeted Chen Yuanchuan a few times, then spread them out on the cashier counter and said as she unpacked them, "Here are linings and outerwear. See if your friend can accept them. These are already the most simple and elegant clothes in the store."
Chen Yuanchuan went forward to check and saw Xi Qing standing behind him with an imperceptible awkwardness. He picked up a white round-neck thermal shirt, gestured to Xi Qing's body, and found it was okay, so he threw it into Xi Qing's arms and rummaged around to find a suitable coat.
There are no elegant styles like windbreakers here. All they have are cheap, warm, bulky cotton-padded jackets. Aunt Liu had no choice but to bring out several short and long cotton coats for them to choose from.
Aunt Liu casually picked up a dark blue short cotton coat and said to Xi Qing, "Yuanchuan bought this style last year. It should be okay."
Chen Yuanchuan subconsciously didn't want to wear the same clothes as Xi Qing, so he opened his mouth to stop her, but he didn't know what to say. Xi Qing then reached out and took the coat.
Chen Yuanchuan saw Xi Qing already lowering his head to look at the details, and he was at a loss as to what to do but stare blankly.
Aunt Liu waved her index finger and called out enthusiastically, "Young man, since your clothes are wet, change your lining and coat now. There's a changing room here." She then pulled out a large bag and handed it to Xi Qing, "You can put your old clothes here."
Xi Qing nodded in thanks, holding two pieces of clothing, lifted the curtain and walked into the dressing room.
Seeing him come in, Aunt Liu leaned her elbows on the cash register and chatted with Chen Yuanchuan with a smile.
"Yuanchuan, your friend is so handsome and looks well behaved. Does he have a girlfriend?"
Chen Yuanchuan didn't expect Aunt Liu to want to gossip about Xi Qing, so he said half-truthfully, "I don't know. Actually, I don't know him very well. We're just colleagues."
Aunt Liu knew Chen Yuanchuan was trying to evade her when she saw him. She glanced at him and said unhappily, "Aunt Liu doesn't have a daughter, so she wouldn't randomly match people up. I'm just curious."
Chen Yuanchuan played dumb and said, "I'm not lying to you, I really don't know. How about... I go ask now?" He gave a thumbs up and walked towards the locker room.
Aunt Liu quickly stopped him. A commoner like her could only tease such a powerful figure in private, but she wouldn't dare say it to his face. So she laughed it off, "Aunt Liu was just chatting casually."
Chen Yuanchuan nodded in agreement. Aunt Liu then quietly walked out and continued selling clothes to passersby.
After a while, Xi Qing opened the curtain. There was no mirror in the dressing room, so he walked slowly to Chen Yuanchuan and asked for his opinion: "Yuanchuan, how is it?"
When changing clothes, Xi Qing took off his glasses, so now he has a few strands of hair hanging between his undulating eyebrows, like peach blossom eyes just melted by spring water, clearly displayed on his smooth face, adding a bit of laziness and casualness.
Even though he was wearing a baggy cotton coat with no design at all, it did not diminish Xi Qing's beauty at all, and even made his face look smaller. In an instant, he transformed from a workplace elite into a clear-headed man.
Chen Yuanchuan was jealous again. He clearly wanted to see Xi Qing make a fool of himself in an old man's shirt, but in the end he just changed his style. It was really unfair that he had such a good-looking face.
However, when he was wearing this outfit, Chen Yuanchuan suddenly realized that Xi Qing didn't seem to be very old, but his usual attire was too deceptive.
Facing Xi Qing's expectant expression, Chen Yuanchuan honestly said, "Not bad, not ugly." Xi Qing smiled faintly. After a moment, Chen Yuanchuan, genuinely curious, asked hesitantly, "Xi Qing...how old are you this year?"
Xi Qing was somewhat surprised at the quick change of topic and answered honestly, "Twenty-five."
Chen Yuanchuan was stunned and shocked, and murmured, "So you are only two years older than me." We are about the same age, but the other person is worth hundreds of billions, while he went bankrupt as soon as he started his own business.
Chen Yuanchuan's expression changed a lot. Xi Qing watched with interest for a while, and then he knew what he was thinking. He said in a gentle voice, "Everyone's life experiences are different. You have your luck, and I have my troubles. There's no point in overthinking it."
Chen Yuanchuan was still in a low mood. It was not because he hated the rich, but to be fair, Xi Qing was much more capable than him. The dimensionality reduction attack from his peers made Chen Yuanchuan speechless for a moment.
Even though the original book shows Chen Yuanchuan to be so mature, steady, and strategic in the later period, he is still just a young man who is about to graduate from university and has not experienced any ups and downs. Faced with an unpredictable future, Chen Yuanchuan is naturally anxious in his heart.
A group of children ran past the store laughing. Xi Qing was touched and continued to comfort Chen Yuanchuan, "You said it was fun here, and it's true.
"I've been confined to my home and school since I was little, and I've never had the chance to play and chase with my friends outside. So I envy you for growing up in such a vibrant place, Yuanchuan."
The optimistic Chen Yuanchuan was feeling lost one moment, then back to his carefree self the next. Coming to his senses, he realized Xi Qing was still trying to comfort him. His face flushed, and he wanted to slap himself for being so hypocritical.
He cleared his throat and quickly changed the subject, "Have you packed your old clothes yet?"
Xi Qing nodded, went back to the locker room, took out a big bag, took out his mobile phone from it, and scanned the payment code on the cash register.
The sweet sound of electronic money arriving was heard at the door. The two walked out, said hello to Aunt Liu, and left.
After meeting with Uncle Wang, Xi Qing and Chen Yuanchuan worked together to stuff the bags into the trunk of Xi Qing's car. Xi Qing drove them to the corresponding community according to the address provided by Uncle Wang.
As Xi Qing expected, the building where Uncle Wang lived was not old. Although they saved Uncle Wang, anyone who was willing to give such a large sum of money as 20,000 yuan to someone who bravely did something righteous must be financially well-off.
As soon as the door was opened, what caught the eye was a warm decoration style. The three of them walked in. The off-white floor was spotless, and potted plants of all sizes could be seen everywhere. They were cared for by the owner and were full of vitality, which was enough to give us a glimpse of Uncle Wang's attitude towards life, which was a love of life.
After changing his shoes and walking through the corridor, Chen Yuanchuan noticed a huge family portrait hanging next to the TV cabinet in the living room. Two old people were sitting in the front, and a man and a woman with similar looks were standing in the back. The whole family was smiling brightly, and they looked extremely happy.
Uncle Wang followed Chen Yuanchuan's gaze and explained with a smile, "My wife passed away a few years ago, and now my two children are working in other cities. They only come back to get together on weekends."
Uncle Wang invited Chen Yuanchuan and the other man to sit on the sofa in the living room. He hurriedly turned on the TV and poured tea to entertain them. Uncle Wang wanted to cut some fruit, but Xi Qing quickly reached out to stop him.
At this time, Chen Yuanchuan stood up and said, "Let me help you." Uncle Wang waved his hand to refuse, but Chen Yuanchuan forced his way into the kitchen, took out a bunch of rapeseed from the bags, and turned on the faucet to wash it.
Uncle Wang was so upset when he saw this that he hurriedly called Chen Yuanchuan. In his anxiety, the way he addressed him dropped from "great benefactor" to "you kid".
Xi Qing chuckled. This Uncle Wang was quite entertaining.
He followed and said softly, "Uncle Wang, I'm not here to help. I'm here to learn from you. Is that okay?"
Uncle Wang had mentioned before that he had been a chef for many years, so this remark had a firm grip on his mind. His attitude suddenly changed, and he nodded happily, "Okay, okay, okay. Then you better watch carefully!"
As expected, he is a cunning capitalist, his brain works quickly. Chen Yuanchuan thought to himself, and immediately followed suit, saying while washing vegetables: "I am here to learn from you too!"
Uncle Wang's two children both work as white-collar workers in offices and only have time to cook on weekends. Now the two young people say they want to learn his cooking skills, and Uncle Wang's face is full of smiles like a flower.
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