"What styles do you have?"
Li Wuwei had money in his pocket, so he could still keep his cool in such a high-end shop.
"There are many. This way please."
Chen Xueru brought a fragrance and invited people inside to introduce the silk in the shop.
Li Wuwei couldn't tell the difference between good and bad, but he could tell from the feeling and the color that he liked. It didn't take long for him to pick one.
"I'll take this. Can you contact the tailor? I can pay the deposit first. I'll bring my wife over to take size another day.”
He saw that the price was not bad. Silk was not cheap in any era, so he bought it if he could afford it.
"Of course. Bring your wife over another day. I'll call the tailor to the shop so that you don't have to run back and forth.”
Chen Xueru saw that this person was so generous and good to his wife, so she couldn't help but want to chat a little more.
"Customer, how should I address you? I have to give you a receipt.”
"Surnamed Li, Wuwei.”
This name was given to him by his cheap grandfather. He felt that this grandson of his had done nothing, but it could also be understood as Taoist thinking. The king should rule by doing nothing.
"Li Wuwei, this name is interesting. My name is Chen Xueru, the owner of this silk shop.”
Chen Xueru lowered her head and opened the receipt. She could vaguely feel that this person had been staring at her and could not help but sigh at her charm.
"Alright, Li Wuwei, just bring your wife over whenever you have time.”
"Alright!"
Li Wuwei kept the receipt and planned to leave. He still had to buy some cloth that he could wear out.
"Li Wuwei, why did you come here from Dongzhimen? Wangfujing Street is much closer."”
Li Wuwei thought of the troublesome public-private partnership in the future. Although he didn't open a shop, he might not be able to keep those three big shops.
Knowing a merchant here would be good for him to inquire about the situation at any time.
"I have three shops in front of East Liulichang. They used to be the old preserved fruit shop. I rented them out to the street last week. I plan to go and see what they're selling today."”
"Ah! Are you saying that the preserved fruit shop that sells sour plum soup belongs to your family?”
Chen Xueru was surprised." No, I used to go to that shop to buy things. Why haven't I seen you before?"
I remember that the owner was an old man with the surname Xiao. Your surname is Li.”
"That's my grandfather. He passed away and left his family to me.”
Li Wuwei pretended to be poor in the courtyard house so that he wouldn't be schemed against all day long. However, it didn't matter outside. Qianmen Street was not close to Dongzhimen. It took more than an hour to walk.
"I see. Then why don't you open your shop? It's a new society now, and business is much better than before the founding of the People's Republic of China.
My family's shop closed down before, so I started it myself.”
Chen Xueru felt that this person had a similar experience with her, so they were close.
"I'm used to freedom and don't want to do business. I'll rent out the shop. The rent is enough to spend, so there's no need to be busy.”
Li Wuwei felt that he was worthy of his name.
"Your attitude is really good."
Chen Xueru added in her heart that she was not motivated. That old preserved fruit shop was probably going to be defeated by this young master.
"That's right. Alright, I won't delay your business anymore.”
Li Wuwei wanted to leave.
"Don't mind me. It's a working day today, and there aren't many customers in the afternoon. Why don't I pour you a cup of tea and chat for a while?”
Chen Xueru thought that this man was quite interesting. He was different from all the men she knew before. Most importantly, he was really handsome.
"Alright, let's chat for a while then."
Li Wuwei thought that since he was familiar with the market, he would be able to understand the market here. If there was any trouble, he would know about it.
However, in order to avoid suspicion, he only stayed for less than half an hour before leaving.
He did learn a lot of news. Chen Xueru was still single, but her family had introduced her to a blind date called Hou Cheng.
She was talking to someone. She wasn't satisfied, but she didn't hate him either. It was a situation where she was just watching.
Chen Xueru's thoughts were very different from the people of this era. She made friends and even knew people from Mao Xiong's side.
She gave off the vibe of a successful businesswoman. Although her name had the word 'Ru' in it, she was on the opposite end of the spectrum from Qin Huairu.
Because Qin Huairu only knew the length of the family and had an old-fashioned mindset.
However, he liked the old-fashioned way of thinking, which was why he could maintain his status in the family.
"Li Wuwei, next time you come, I'll treat you to a drink. There's a pretty good tavern in the alley up ahead.”
Chen Xueru couldn't help but call out when she saw him walking to the door.
"Alright, since you've earned my money, you have to treat me.”
Li Wuwei waved his hand without turning his head. It was getting late. He immediately went to buy a few bolts of cloth and cotton. They were indispensable for making winter clothes, so he put them in his space first.
By the time he returned to the courtyard house, it was already lunchtime. In the middle of the courtyard, he saw He Daqing knocking on an old stool.
This felt a little strange. Perhaps the person riding the tricycle was He Daqing's long-lost younger brother?
"Virtuous!"
He Daqing watched as Li Wuwei walked away and muttered to himself. He had been running around for the whole day, but he still could not find a satisfactory job. When he thought of Li Wuwei's cold and warm life, he was envious and jealous.
"Brother, you're back! Didn't you go fishing today?"
Qin Huairu was washing clothes by the sink in the backyard. Although she couldn't change into winter clothes every day, she still had to change into underpants.
"How can I fish every day? I went to Qianmen Street today.”
Li Wuwei stepped forward and placed his hand on Qin Huairu's face, freezing her.
"Brother, don't mess around. We're in the courtyard.”
Qin Huairu gave him a look, indicating that he had to be careful.
"Alright!"
Seeing that there was a stool beside him, he took the opportunity to sit down and watched Qin Huairu wash his flowery underpants for him. He had to find a wife who knew her place.
"Brother, are you hungry? Why don't I go cook now?”
Qin Huairu felt rather embarrassed being stared at like that.
"There's no hurry. By the way, how was work today? Are you tired?”
No matter what, Li Wuwei had to show some concern.
"I'm not tired. There's not much work in the workshop, and no one is rushing me.”
Qin Huiru swiftly took the underpants that she had washed and soaked them. Li Wuwei smiled as he walked forward and splashed a few drops of water on her face, causing Qin Huiru to giggle.
"Pah!"
When Xu Damao saw this scene through the window, he felt terrible.
Thinking that he couldn't suffer alone, he quickly ran to the middle court and tricked Jia Dongxu into the backyard.
Who knew that she would see Li Wuwei hurriedly pull Qin Huairu into the room and then close the door.
Not long after, a creaking sound could be heard.
"How shameless. Can't you let our Sister Qin rest for a while? She's been working for the entire day.”
Xu Damao said this intentionally for Jia Dongxu to hear.
"Ah!"
Jia Dongxu growled and ran out of the backyard with his fists clenched. When he returned home, he covered his face with the blanket and could not help but cry.
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