It seems that her decision to kill them was what everyone wanted.
After breakfast, Wei Mingshen and Su Xueli took the straw weaving they had made over the past few days to the city.
As the Lunar New Year approached, the manager of the city's department store was eagerly awaiting Su Xueli and Wei Mingshen's arrival. Upon seeing them, he was so happy that he abandoned all his managerial airs, showering them with concern and wishing them auspicious New Year greetings.
Su Xueli didn't exchange pleasantries with him and directly showed him the goods from the past few days. The manager happily paid the bill and then gave Su Xueli another 20 yuan, saying it was for the order of their straw-woven products after the New Year.
Seeing that the manager was so particular, Su Xueli accepted the deposit and said, "Manager, you wouldn't feel at ease if I didn't accept it, so I'll take it."
People in this era are honest. Once the supplier accepts the order payment, the matter is considered settled, and the recipient can rest assured.
Sure enough, she accepted the deposit, and the manager was overjoyed.
Then he took out a set of Spring Festival couplets and a box of pastries, saying, "This is just a small token of my appreciation. I wish you a happy new year and abundant wealth."
Su Xueli said politely, "Manager, this is not right. We didn't bring you any gifts, but you're giving us gifts."
The manager said honestly, "Don't mention it, I didn't spend any money on this. It was given to me by the boss. I'm just passing on what I've got."
Wei Mingshen stopped arguing with him and said, "Thank you, Manager. I also wish you and your family a Happy New Year and all the best in your work."
"Thank you! Thank you! See you after the New Year, I'll be waiting for you."
As soon as Su Xueli stepped out of the manager's office, she laughed: "This era is really the opposite of later generations. Now the receiving party gives gifts to the supplier, while in later generations the supplier gives gifts to the receiving party."
Wei Mingshen said to Su Xueli, "It's Chinese New Year, feel free to browse around here if you want to buy anything, I'll pay for it for you."
Su Xueli refused: "You've helped me make money, but I don't pay you a salary, so why would I ask you to buy me things? Come on, let's go to the clothing section."
She refused to accept anything from him, lest she develop feelings for him later; if she was going to break things off, she wanted to cut ties with him cleanly.
Upon hearing this, Wei Mingshen nodded and said, "That's right. You're the boss, so I'll follow you."
Su Xueli said with a smug look on her face, "Man, you're in my hands now."
“Come on, look at this coat. I promised to buy it for you,” Su Xueli said, pointing to a navy blue snowflake wool coat.
Snowflake wool coats were the most popular style during this era.
"This young lady has excellent taste! If this handsome young man wore this coat, he would definitely turn heads!" The saleswoman, a middle-aged woman, looked at Wei Mingshen with enthusiasm and admiration as she introduced the coat.
Wei Mingshen reached out and pulled Su Xueli aside, lowering his voice to say, "Silly girl, this is very expensive."
Su Xueli showered him with compliments: "Even the most expensive things aren't as expensive as you."
Wei Mingshen smiled with narrowed eyes, "I feel comfortable hearing what you said, and you are worthy of me. So, to thank you for saying that, I've decided not to take this coat and instead buy one for you."
Su Xueli said, "Wei Mingshen, I'm a person who keeps my word, otherwise I'll look down on myself."
Wei Mingshen raised his hands in surrender, "Then I'll do as you say, I'll do as you say, but you're going to lose money this time. If you don't believe me, ask about the price."
Su Xueli smiled nonchalantly and walked over to ask the sales clerk, "Ma'am, how much is this coat?"
The salesperson skillfully explained the benefits of snowflake fabric and its popularity before finally revealing the price: 165 yuan.
Su Xueli glanced at Wei Mingshen, who winked at her, as if to say, "See? You can't afford it."
Su Xueli said to the saleswoman in a slow and unhurried manner: "Actually, ma'am, although this snowflake pattern is popular, the material has dyeing flaws. The dyeing is uneven, making it look like snowflakes have fallen, hence the name 'snowflake.' And it's sold well because of this name."
It's not a very good material, and it's not worth that much money.
The sales clerk looked surprised: "We've met an expert."
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