Chapter 94 Fear, the other side of Lin Shijiao (1)
Shortly afterwards.
The three of them left the small tailor shop and went to the department store next door.
This time, with Gu Qingwan's leadership, the three of them went up to the third floor smoothly.
Currently, only the first and second floors of the department store are open to the public.
The third floor is currently being renovated, and both the design and furnishings are different from the open counter downstairs.
Jiang Ning once again felt Gu Qingwan's ambition thoroughly.
According to Gu Qingwan's words.
"The economic situation will only become more and more open in the future, and there will be more and more small shops like department stores. To stand out in such fierce competition, you must have your own characteristics. I plan to turn this floor into a special VIP customer area, selling only the best and most expensive products, and also limited quantities."
The concept of VIP customers is not new to Gu Qingwan.
After all, many department stores in Shanghai have been doing this since before liberation.
but--
"When everyone is trying to buy British flannel and French women's perfume, my department store is combined with the 'new Chinese style', which will definitely be unique. Jiang Ning, look here..."
Gu Qingwan took Jiang Ning to the middle, which was also the most spacious position.
She pointed to the unfinished counter and said.
"In the future, this will be filled with your designed clothing and merchandise, and you can also hang up your personal sign."
Such a bright prospect was something Jiang Ning had never imagined even in his previous life.
She has devoted herself to learning the technology for so many years and is about to shine in this era.
Just thinking about it makes one's blood boil.
During this period.
A young man appeared in a hurry, as if something had happened. He whispered a few words in Gu Qingwan's ear.
Gu Qingwan's expression changed and she left in a hurry.
In this way.
Only Jiang Ning and Lin Shijiao were left.
The atmosphere suddenly became subtle.
Jiang Ning and Lin Shijiao had nothing to talk about and there was nothing much to talk about.
And she was thinking of buying some more fabric.
Jiang Ning left in a hurry.
But behind her, there was the sound of footsteps following closely.
Not too far, not too close, just following behind her.
This is interesting.
Jiang Ning turned around and looked back.
Lin Shijiao, who was following her, suddenly stopped, with a look of panic on her face.
A pair of inquiring eyes met Jiang Ning.
Lin Shijiao looked around, and only her slightly raised chin showed a sense of pride.
She said to Jiang Ning, "What are you looking at? There is only one way downstairs. I didn't mean to follow you!"
Jiang Ning saw through her pretense at a glance.
She was not angry, but smiled slightly.
"Lin Shijiao, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. The shopping mall is right outside this staircase. Even if you want to talk to me then, I won't be in the mood to listen to you."
Jiang Ning stood there, waiting quietly, giving Lin Shijiao some time.
Lin Shijiao pursed her lips tightly, and the corners of her mouth tightened again and again.
She seemed to be gritting her teeth in anger, and it seemed as if she had a lot of unwilling anger in her heart.
Then he took a deep breath.
He uttered two words faintly and unclearly.
"……Thanks."
Jiang Ning frowned slightly and asked, "What?"
It wasn't that she was deliberately making things difficult for Lin Shijiao. It was just that Lin Shijiao's voice was too clear and too vague to be heard at all.
Lin Shijiao’s eyes suddenly widened.
Some of his face was flushed.
She shouted angrily, "Jiang Ning, I've already told you thank you! It's just that I accepted some of your pickled mustard greens. I'm telling you, I will only thank you this time, and I will never ask for anything from you again!"
When Jiang Ning heard the word "dried plums", he finally understood why Lin Shijiao said "thank you" so reluctantly.
It seems that her previous reminder really helped Lin Shijiao.
Not only did it help, it also greatly improved the relationship between Lin Shijiao and Grandma Qin...
Lin Shijiao followed Jiang Ning's instructions, consulted some chefs who knew how to cook southern dishes, and worked hard to learn how to make steamed pomfret with pickled mustard greens.
But her craftsmanship was not good.
The pomfret was not cleaned very well and was broken into two pieces when it was served.
It's neither delicious nor pretty.
It was a far cry from the braised pork with pickled mustard greens that Jiang Ning had made before.
Lin Shijiao felt embarrassed and didn't want to take out the dish at all.
But Grandma Qin and Grandpa Qin still found out, and the two old people rushed to finish the not-so-good dish.
After Grandma Qin finished eating, she gently held her hand and told her that she had worked hard.
Grandpa Qin said in a loud and clear voice that this was the most delicious fish he had ever eaten in his life! It tastes better than the one served at the state banquet in Beijing!
Listening to what Grandma Qin and Grandpa Qin said, Lin Shijiao not only felt warm in her heart, but also her eyes were hot.
Her eyes were red and she was almost crying.
Even though she didn't want to admit it in her heart, she had to admit that all this touching and warmth came from Jiang Ning's reminder.
Lin Shijiao had very complicated and contradictory emotions towards Jiang Ning.
She hated this woman for taking Qin Jiulie away from her, but she had to admit Jiang Ning's talent.
Just like before, she was attracted to Jiang Ning again and again.
This led to the situation where she was clearly rejecting Jiang Ning but still stubbornly saying "thank you".
However.
For Jiang Ning...
"Lin Shijiao, I don't need your thanks."
Jiang Ning flatly rejected Lin Shijiao's advances.
When Lin Shijiao heard this, her face instantly turned pale and blue. Besides anger, she felt more embarrassed!
She is the most beloved granddaughter of the great General Qin. Since she acquired this status, she has never bowed her head.
Nowadays, after finally saying "thank you", I am actually rejected!
"Jiang Ning! Don't be so ungrateful! I——"
Lin Shijiao was about to say something angry, but was quickly interrupted by Jiang Ning.
"What I mean is, you don't need to thank me, or anyone else. Whether it's giving you pickled mustard greens or telling you the recipe, these are just a few words. In the end, the person who decides whether to do these things is you. So the person you should really thank is yourself!"
Jiang Ning said this with a serious look and each word was sonorous.
Thanks to...herself...
Lin Shijiao had never heard such words before, and was even more hesitant and confused about Jiang Ning's judgment.
She had never thought about it this way, or rather, she didn't dare to think so.
The face that had been so arrogant and willful before was now filled with confusion.
When Jiang Ning looked at Lin Shijiao like this, he no longer saw a spoiled and arrogant young lady, but rather her cautiousness behind the bluffing.
And... fear.
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