Chapter 109: Mom's New Store Finally Opens 2

  I was also squeezed to find a gap and took a few deep breaths. To say that before my rebirth, I wasn't unfamiliar with the scene of people squeezing on public buses, but at that time, I had already started university. The route I commuted on could be said to have circled the city, and every time I got on at the terminal station, there were seats available. No matter how crowded it got later, it couldn't affect me in the slightest.

  Today was truly an eye-opener - it turns out that China's crowded public buses started from my middle school days! However, it seems like the number of buses now is still far less than in 2012, which can also explain why there are so many people. Fortunately, my cousin and I only need to take a four-stop route; otherwise, we'd be squeezed to death!

  There was a person who got off the bus, but as soon as it started moving again, he desperately chased after it. The driver thought he had gotten off at the wrong stop and didn't think much of it. However, the man continued to chase after the bus relentlessly. Luckily, there was a traffic light not far from the station, so the driver stopped the bus. The man frantically knocked on the front door, and when the driver opened it, he said with a smile: "Young man, your physical strength is really impressive! Why bother getting on this bus when you could just wait for the next one? There are already too many people on board."

  The young man panted and said: "Uncle, I was just on your car, after getting off, I found that my briefcase is gone. Thinking about it, it's possible that it fell in your car. That briefcase is very important to me, the manuscript I need to submit today is still inside." "Oh, I see. Then hurry up and take a look."

  "All I saw was that young man shouting all the way: 'Excuse me, excuse me, I'm looking for my briefcase, if anyone sees it please remind me, thank you.'"

  As a result, the young man found his briefcase in the same place where he was just standing, but that briefcase was stuck between an aunt's buttocks and an uncle's waist. The effect was simply hilarious. The young man rubbed his head and said: "Uncle, Auntie, please make way for me to take my bag, thank you."

  After finishing speaking, he picked up his briefcase and quickly got off the bus. Fortunately, this traffic light is one minute long. Otherwise, how could I have made it? However, everyone on the bus was amused by the scene just now, and I was also shocked, this effect can only appear in TV dramas, right? It turns out that there are indeed such coincidences and funny things in real life.

  We finally passed the fourth stop, and my cousin and I managed to squeeze out of the back door. Lu Zhanfeng looked up at the golden sunlight in the morning, gazing at the sky as blue as a wash. Looking at the Purple Gold Building standing not far away, he said excitedly: "Cousin, let's hurry up, just now on the bus, I heard some old men and women talking about something, today the Purple Gold Building has a grand opening, I guess it's related to Auntie's opening ceremony, we can go catch an early show."

  My brother and I just entered the building. Found that the first floor is all selling mobile phones, jewelry, but the layout is still very orderly. It doesn't look messy at all, it's clear at a glance, which brings convenience to customers for shopping.

  I remember my mom said her store was on the third floor. After taking a look at the detailed introduction of the building, I found that the second floor was a large chain supermarket with a somewhat tacky name, and the third floor was a clothing specialty store. As for the restaurants on the fourth floor and the entertainment and leisure facilities on the fifth floor, I temporarily ignored them. I took another glance and saw that my uncle's company was on which floor? After scanning up and down, it turned out to be on the 18th floor! However, today's focus is just to come and support my mom, so I pulled my cousin into the elevator and we went to the third floor.

  As soon as I walked out of the elevator, I saw my mom's new store z轩. The location is absolutely great, right outside the elevator door and with a very large storefront. No wonder the price was high and nobody rented it before, probably because they were worried about not being able to recover their investment. On the purple signboard, there are two uniquely designed big characters, giving off a trendy vibe. There are already many flower baskets placed in front of z轩's door, looks like there are quite a few people coming to support her.

  My mom wasn't at the door, she might still be in the store preparing something. I looked at my watch and it was already 8:05. My cousin and I walked into the store, only to see my mom busily arranging clothes. I walked over, smiled, and patted her back. She didn't realize it was me, but instead said, "Is that Qingqing? You finished what I gave you so quickly! Now go move the pink women's clothing series to the middle, it will look more eye-catching. I'm almost done here too, in a few minutes your uncle will be here and we can open for business."

  I burst out laughing and said: "Mom, it's me! You didn't even look at me properly. My older sister is busy over there, if you need any help, I can lend a hand."

  Lu Jieqiong turned around and saw that it was her beloved daughter and nephew Zhan Feng who had arrived, so she smiled and said: "You're here, I thought you'd still be sleeping for a while. It's rare that you didn't sleep in today. Okay, darling and Zhan Feng, help me move the pink series over there to this side, got it?"

  I nodded to my cousin. At this time, Nan Qingqing also finished her work and walked over to say: "Second Aunt, I've finished my work, I'll come and help with the arrangements. Second Aunt, I knew that clever girl Xixi would be coming, she even ordered a flower basket, it's just been placed at the door, sent by the florist, so I guessed she'd definitely be coming soon."

  A few more minutes passed, and Lu Huqing and Nan Zhenggang also rushed over. Lu Jieqiong glanced at her phone - 8:05. Alright, three minutes later, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony would begin. It felt a bit like counting down to New Year's Eve. My dad, uncle, mom, older sister, cousin, and I all went outside to the entrance and started shouting to let everyone know that our store was about to open, inviting them to come in and take a look. I grinned mischievously and said: "Passersby, don't miss out! Today, Z Xuan is having a grand opening sale, welcome to come and check it out. Every woman's wardrobe should have at least one beloved outfit - Z Xuan will be your top choice..."

  Passersby aunties said: "The little girl is quite eloquent, since today's opening, let's take a look." Chinese people still like to watch the excitement, looking at us cutting ribbons, shouting, and having a grand opening sale. It's good to take a look, maybe you can buy some cheap and nice clothes, I think you've chosen the right place. My mom didn't just sell high-end clothes like Niuli Yiren, ordinary people can afford them, but after buying one piece of clothing, they have to tighten their belts for more than half a month, or even feel sore for a long time. Instead, she sells clothes in layers, my mom's idea is to take the route of mass-market fashion brand.

  Three minutes later, we smiled and cut the ribbon together. Don't look at me and my cousin being small, we also participated in the so-called ribbon-cutting ceremony, just for the lively and auspicious atmosphere, then it was welcoming everyone to come in and take a look at the clothes.

  Today, there are only two people in the store, Lu Jieqiong and Nan Qingqing, who seem to be busy. However, Lu Jieqiong has posted recruitment ads for new employees, but since it's still during the National Day holiday, the two applicants won't start working until after the holiday.

  Lu Jieqiong had previously greeted Nan Qingqing, fearing that she would be too busy at the time. Nan Qingqing smiled and said, "What's wrong with being busy? Only by being busy can we make money and realize our dream of opening our own store as soon as possible." Lu Jieqiong praised her for having ambition and said that she had not misjudged her.

  A steady stream of customers came into the store, most of whom left happily after buying clothes. Lu Jieqiong mainly attended to middle-aged women, while Nan Qingqing took care of female customers who were around her age or a few years older, as they had more common topics to discuss. I watched from the side as my sister chatted with a customer, "Miss, this is our store's latest autumn collection, you won't find the same style anywhere else, and the color looks very soft and feminine, just right for someone of our age. If you're still hesitant about the price, you'll really miss out. We women have only a few years at our best age, when are we supposed to wear nice clothes? If we wait a few more years, we'll be afraid people will say we're trying too hard to look young..."

  The young lady was still a bit hesitant, but after her older sister said that, she gritted her teeth and said: "Okay, I'll take this one. But isn't today your grand opening sale? You should give me some kind of discount."

  The older sister laughed like a flower and said: "Of course, of course. I'll give you a VIP card. From now on, when you come to our store to buy clothes, you'll be a member and get an 88% discount. And this piece of clothing, I'll also help you get a 90% discount." The older sister had only been working for over a year, but it's really not an exaggeration to describe her as having a silver tongue.

  My mother was also chatting with those aunts, giving them some good advice. Look, she's telling an aunt right now, "Auntie, your figure is still pretty good, and your skin is quite fair. This dark blue one absolutely suits you, compared to that dark red one you were holding earlier. Ask this aunt if I'm right..."

  Just then, someone suddenly patted me on the back. I turned around to see that XiaoXiao's family and ZhangJing's family had arrived. Wang Ma and Tang Aunty smiled and said: "JieQiong, we're late! Congratulations on your grand opening!"

  I, Xiao Xiao and Zhang Jing played together. Although Zhang Jing is one year younger than me, she always calls me by my name directly, which makes us seem closer. I also never call her "little sister", we just use each other's names.

  Poor brother-in-law is bored and staring at us blankly, after all, he's not interested in our little girl's household topics.

  "Xiao Xiao, you've missed several classes at Meng's place, are you going tomorrow?"

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