Shortly afterwards.
The three of them left the small tailor shop and went to the department store next door.
This time, under the leadership of Gu Qingwan, the three of them went up to the third floor unimpeded.
The department store currently has only the first and second floors open to the public.
The third floor is currently being renovated. Both in design and furnishings, it is different from the open counter downstairs.
Jiang Ning also completely felt Gu Qingwan's ambition once again.
According to Caring for Qingwan.
"In the future, the economic situation will only become more and more open, and there will only be more and more small stores like department stores. To stand out in such fierce competition, we must have our own characteristics. I plan to use this layer, Create a dedicated VIP customer area and only sell the best and most expensive products, which will also be limited edition products.”
The concept of VIP customers is not new to Gu Qingwan.
After all, many department stores in Shanghai were doing this long before liberation.
but--
"When everyone is trying to buy British flannel and French women's perfume, my department store is combined with 'new Chinese style' and will definitely be a unique existence. Jiang Ning, look here... …“
Gu Qingwan took Jiang Ning to the middle and most spacious position.
She pointed to the unfinished counter.
"In the future, the clothes and products you designed will be displayed here, and your personal signboard can also be hung."
Such a brilliant prospect was something that even Jiang Ning had never imagined 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 people's blood boil.
During this period.
A young man appeared hurriedly, as if something had happened, and he spoke a few words in Gu Qingwan's ear.
Gu Qingwan changed her expression and left in a hurry.
This way.
Jiang Ning and Lin Shijiao were the only two left.
The atmosphere suddenly became subtle.
Jiang Ning and Lin Shijiao had nothing to talk about.
And she was thinking about buying more fabric.
Jiang Ning left in a hurry.
But behind her, the sound of footsteps was heard.
Not too far but not too close, just following her.
This is interesting.
Jiang Ning turned around and looked back.
Lin Shijiao, who was following her, suddenly stopped, with an unexpected panic on her face.
A pair of inquiring eyes came to Jiang Ning.
Lin Shijiao's eyes looked around, but there was a hint of pride in her slightly raised chin.
She said to Jiang Ning, "What are you looking at? There is only one way downstairs. I didn't follow you on purpose!"
Jiang Ning could see her pretentiousness at a glance.
She wasn't angry, but smiled slightly.
"Lin Shijiao, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. Walking out of this staircase is the mall. Even if you want to talk to me then, I have no intention of listening 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 angrily, but also seemed to be filled with unwilling anger.
Then he took a deep breath.
He spat out two words weakly and vaguely.
"……Thanks."
Jiang Ning frowned slightly and asked, "What?"
This was not because she deliberately made things difficult for Lin Shijiao, but because Lin Shijiao's voice was too clear and vague, making it difficult for people to hear her clearly.
Lin Shijiao's eyes widened immediately.
Some faces turned red.
She shouted angrily, "Jiang Ning, I already told you thank you! Didn't I just accept some of your dried plums? Let me tell you, I will only thank you this time, and I will never ask for anything from you again!" "
Jiang Ning finally understood the reason for Lin Shijiao's reluctant "thank you" when she heard "dried plums".
It seemed that her previous reminder had indeed helped Lin Shijiao.
It not only helped, but also greatly improved the relationship between Lin Shijiao and Grandma Qin...
Lin Shijiao followed Jiang Ning's instructions and consulted some chefs who knew how to cook southern cuisine, and worked hard to learn how to make steamed pomfret with prunes and vegetables.
But her skills were not good.
The pomfret was not handled very cleanly and the fish was broken into two pieces when it was brought out.
It neither tastes good nor looks good.
There is a huge gap between the braised pork with pickled vegetables and dried plums made by Jiang Ning before.
Lin Shijiao felt embarrassed and didn't want to take out this 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 said she had "worked hard."
Grandpa Qin said eloquently that this was the most delicious fish he had ever eaten in his life! It’s even more delicious than what was served at the state banquet in Beijing!
Listening to the words of Grandma Qin and Grandpa Qin, Lin Shijiao not only felt warm in her heart, but also her eyes were warm.
Her eyes were red and she was almost crying.
Even if she didn't want to admit it, she had to admit that all the touching and warmth came from Jiang Ning's reminder.
In Lin Shijiao's heart, she had very complicated and contradictory emotions towards Jiang Ning.
She hated this woman for taking away Qin Jiulie, but she had to admit Jiang Ning's talent.
Just like before, she was attracted to Jiang Ning again and again.
This resulted in the situation where she was clearly rejecting Jiang Ning, but stubbornly said "thank you".
However.
For Jiang Ning...
"Lin Shijiao, I don't need your thanks."
Jiang Ning flatly rejected Lin Shijiao's overtures.
When Lin Shijiao heard this, her face suddenly turned blue and white. In addition to anger, she was even more embarrassed!
She is the favorite granddaughter of the dignified old Army Commander Qin. Ever since she took on this status, she has never lowered her head.
Nowadays, when I finally say "thank you", I am still disliked!
"Jiang Ning! Don't you know what's good and what's wrong! I -"
Lin Shijiao's hurried and angry words were already on her lips, but she was quickly interrupted by Jiang Ning.
"I mean, you don't need to say thank you to me, or to anyone else. Whether it's sending you prunes or telling you the recipe, these are just a few words. In the end, I decided whether to do it or not. The person who does these things is yourself. So the person you should really thank is yourself!"
Jiang Ning looked serious and said this with sonorous words.
Thanks to…herself…
Lin Shijiao had never heard such words before, and she was even more hesitant about Jiang Ning's conclusion.
She had never thought so, or rather, she did not dare to think so.
The face that had been arrogant and willful before was now filled with confusion and confusion.
When Jiang Ning looked at Lin Shijiao like this, he no longer saw a arrogant and arrogant young lady, but saw the caution behind her bravado.
And... fear.
