Then he thought of Li Yao'er and his second uncle. Mr. Li Yuanlao trusted him very much and entrusted him with important responsibilities. However, his second uncle was obstructing him and constantly restraining him. However, Chief Li trusted him very much... Alas!
Chen Lin's mood at the moment was very complicated. Ambition and worries about the future were intertwined, constantly stirring up the sentimental mood of a young man.
As the sun gradually set, Chen Lin suddenly remembered that there was a banquet at six o'clock in the evening, so he had better go back to the hotel earlier to meet his cousin and sister.
He quickly stood up, walked out of the room, and came to the hall. The waiter was busy at work, so when he saw him coming out, he quickly came out to say hello.
"Store, what time is it now?"
"Sir, that's the clock over there," the clerk pointed to a corner, "Are you familiar with clocks? Do you want a little explanation?"
"No, no, no." He had also seen clocks in Guangzhou. Whether they were Western or Australian, they were very similar. Looking towards the corner, he saw a large clock with a pendulum in a teak shell and mother-of-pearl inlay. The hands had just passed four o'clock. Half.
"How long does it take to get to Longhao Bay Hotel from here?"
"If we take a rickshaw, it only takes more than ten minutes..." the waiter said, "Would you like me to call one for you?"
Chen Lin was a little hesitant. It was too early at this time. The girl’s room is inconvenient for sitting for a long time, and the cousin’s room is also inconvenient. If you sit in the lobby and see the men and women coming in and out, you will feel embarrassed...
The waiter was very thoughtful. He guessed it just by looking at his appearance, and immediately suggested: "Sir, if you still have plenty of time, you might as well walk from here to Longhao Bay Hotel. The whole journey only takes half an hour. You always Is this your first time back to the local area? You can just take a look at the street view of this store."
"It's good, but I don't know the way."
"It's okay." The clerk immediately pulled a piece of paper from the shelf next to him. "Here is the map. I have marked the route clearly for you, so you can understand it naturally."
Chen Lin took the map he had marked. The map was not big and the printing was very simple, but the names of streets, shops, restaurants, stations and docks... were all clearly marked.
"Attention, sir, this picture is up, north, down, south, left, west, right, east. Don't get it upside down."
"More reminders, brother." Chen Lin held the map in his arms and was about to come out of the hotel. Suddenly he remembered something and asked the waiter: Where has the most types of silks and satins here?
"If we say the largest variety and the most complete range of goods, it is naturally the Cooperative Department Store in Dongmen City. However, there is also a Friendship Department Store here in Bobu, and the goods are also very complete. There is also a currency exchange office and a shipping office to facilitate merchants. Buy."
Chen Lin thought this would be a good place to go! Why not go to the Friendship Department Store first?
After leaving the hotel, I remembered that when I visited the big world before, they said that the most prosperous place in Lingao is Dongmen City. However, Dongmen City is still far away from here, so we will have to go there in the future. Fortunately, I heard that the prosperity of Bobu is not inferior, so why not take a stroll in Bobu town first. It is necessary to experience the local people and business conditions by the way: my father said that even though they only weave silk, they must understand the market demand.
"Human nature is the most fickle in its likes and dislikes, especially women's clothing. The height of the bun, the size of the sleeves, and even the texture, pattern and color are bound to change over the years. If you notice the change at the beginning, you can make a hit. Come."
He always kept these words in mind, but it was not easy to master the "popular password". Not only do you need to understand the prices of various materials on the market, but you also need to have a grasp of women's preferences. When Chen Lin became an adult, his father also took him on tours in the industry, partly to entertain clients and partly to grasp fashion trends.
"The clothes and hair accessories of prostitutes in the brothels change the fastest, and they are the ones who wear the most novel styles."
Nowadays, Guangdong and Guangxi are dominated by Australians. The Australians do not require everyone to "dress with a kundo and wear clothes easily", but this style of "clothing with a kundo and wearing a kundo" will become popular sooner or later as the number of naturalized people in Guangzhou increases. "The King of Chu has such a slim waist that many people starve to death in the palace." This preference of the Senate was naturally followed by the people.
He walked along the streets and alleys. These were back alleys, mostly the backyards of residents and shops. It was very quiet, the streets and houses were neat, the elderly were doing housework in front of the doors, and the children were playing and playing. With the peaceful appearance of the years, Chen Lin thought of his own Nansha, and couldn't help but secretly sigh in his heart, it was a great blessing to be able to enjoy the peaceful years!
Following the route on the map, he turned a corner, came out of the side alley, and came to the main road. The crowd in front of him instantly increased. Not only were pedestrians bustling with people, including those carrying burdens, carrying baskets, and pushing carts... public carriages and freight trains were moving forward slowly, and drivers would step on the bells from time to time to remind pedestrians not to intrude on the main road and block the way.
The streets in the town here are not as wide as the coastal avenue, so there are no street trees. However, the houses on both sides are arcades, which are very convenient for pedestrians to walk under, providing both sun and rain protection.
Chen Lin looked at the exterior walls of the house. The plaster was still new, and it should have been built in the past few years. It has been less than ten years since the Australians landed in Australia, but they have managed this unknown frontier place so well. No wonder all the big business owners in Guangzhou are rushing to join in the fun.
He walked along the street. There were many shops here, including traditional open shops and some with only a small door but large glass windows. Chen Lin didn't know it was called a showcase, but he was quickly captured by its unique decorative charm.
“Displaying goods in this way makes people want to buy after seeing them. Australians are really good at selling goods!
In addition to the common ones in Guangzhou, there are many that he has never heard of - he has never seen them even in the big world of "Australian Window". Sometimes he would be very confused about what kind of business this shop does? When he knew that he was doing a certain kind of business, he would often be puzzled: Can this also be regarded as a business? !
Doubts remain doubts. Regardless of size, the shops here have their own unique decorations and displays, but they are all neat and orderly, making you feel comfortable. It is completely different from the crowded and messy image of traditional shops in Guangzhou city.
However, although there are many shops, it is rare to see shops selling fabrics such as silk and satin shops and floral cloth shops. Along the way, he didn't see any of them. He went in one by one to see the goods in a limited number of stores. Among them were various silks and satins shipped from the mainland, as well as various silks and satins from Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia that he had seen in Guangzhou. Lots of variety, but nothing out of the ordinary. When asked if there was any Australian silk, the clerk said it was not produced. It wasn't until I came to a large shop called "Ruihexiang" that specialized in all kinds of satin, woolen and other fabrics that I heard from the clerk that Australians did raise silkworms, reel and weave silk, but the goods rarely entered the market.
"... If you really want Australian silk, you can only go to Shop No. 82 in Dongmen City. There are Australian silks and satins made of clothing and accessories. The texture of the material is indeed different from that produced elsewhere. But the price is very expensive. , it’s something that no one can ask about.”
As for fabrics, the most popular one is "Songjiang cloth" produced in mainland China, which has a complete range and low prices; followed by various imported fabrics. The clerk introduced them attentively, including Nanyang cloth from Nanyang, Indian cloth and Western cloth. The colors, patterns, and textures are all different, and even Chen Lin is dazzled, especially the bleached linen imported from the Netherlands, which has a fine texture and a white color. The shopkeeper said that this kind of Dutch linen is mostly used to make close-fitting shirts. When I asked about the price, it was not expensive, almost the same as Songjiang cloth.
"Such a good cloth is only sold at this price, so who else is selling this Songjiang cloth?"
"Although this Dutch linen is good, it is not durable. Workers and peasants who can't afford it will definitely not buy it."
"Are there any local fabrics here? Hmm, Australian fabrics?"
"There are some," the waiter said, "but nothing outstanding. Would you like, sir..."
Chen Lin hurriedly said: "Yes, yes!"
After a while, the store clerk took out a few rulers and spread them out on the counter.
At first glance, there is nothing special about it, except that the color is much brighter than other cloths. However, you can tell the difference as soon as you take a spin.
"What a smooth yarn!" he exclaimed in surprise.
The waiter was surprised and asked, "Is your guest also eating this bowl of rice?"
"Not bad." Chen Lin nodded, "I opened a small weaving workshop at home."
"No wonder the customer thought he was an expert when he bought the small one!" said the waiter, "This Australian cotton yarn is indeed the best."
Just as the quality of satin largely depends on the quality of raw silk, the quality of cotton cloth is determined by cotton yarn. From cotton to cotton yarn, it also needs to go through more than a dozen processes. In the era before machines, these processes were all done by hand, and spinning was more of a handicraft sideline for rural women. Therefore, the quality of the yarn is difficult to guarantee, as the thickness is often uneven and the surface is rough. The woven cloth is also relatively rough.
The cloth Chen Lin just bought has a smooth and delicate texture. The cloth body is very thin, but it does not wrinkle when kneaded by hand. Very straight. Very similar to Shandong tussah silk satin. To weave such cloth from cotton, apart from sparing no effort in materials and skillful craftsmen, one must have yarn of excellent quality.
He immediately bought four ruler heads (the size of one ruler head can make a suit of clothes). This kind of fabric has never been seen in Guangzhou, and it was obviously newly woven by Australians. It's great to take it back, whether it's for girls or as a favor.
The price was a little expensive, but it didn't exceed his budget. After paying the money, tell Jasmine where you live in the hotel, and a guy will deliver the goods to your door.
The shopkeeper was very excited after doing his business, and said: "As for Australian cloth, there is another advantage. It is also of great use."
"what?"
"Sir, please come here and take a look." The store clerk led him to the shelves at the back, where long scrolls were leaning on them. The opening of the fabric was so large that he was stunned.
(End of chapter)
