readytorunbook Chapter 115 Mall Opening
Chapter 115 Mall Opening
"Your grandmother and I really can't stay here any longer. We're leaving for Beijing today." Grandfather He stood beside the carriage with his packed luggage, saying reluctantly.
"Grandfather, why are you in such a hurry? Tomorrow is the opening ceremony of the mall. Can't we stay for even one more day?" Guo Zhi said coquettishly.
"It's really not possible. There's an urgent letter from the capital, so we really can't stay any longer than a day." Grandmother He touched the heads of Guo Zhi and Guo Xi in front of her and comforted them.
"So when can we meet again?"
Guo Xi raised his head and looked at Grandmother He eagerly. Although they did not spend much time together, he had already integrated them into every aspect of his life. It was their arrival that made him realize what grandparents' love was.
Grandfather He glanced at Guo Xin secretly, and seeing that Guo Xin was just looking at them with a smile on his face, he had no choice but to say, "When you are free, you can come to the capital. Grandpa and grandma will wait for you."
Guo Ruo's eyes were red, and she stared straight at Grandparents He, the corners of her mouth twitching constantly, without saying a word. Although her grandparents had been here for quite some time, she was the one who had accompanied them the most, and at this moment she was much more reluctant to see her grandparents leave than anyone else.
Guo Xin naturally noticed this situation, so he took Guo Ruo's hand and walked forward. When he arrived in front of Grandmother He, he pushed Guo Ruo. Guo Ruo hugged Grandmother He and Grandfather He tightly, sobbing softly without saying a word.
Grandmother He patted Guo Ruo gently without saying anything. Although they were really reluctant to leave, there were more important things waiting for them to deal with in the capital, and His Majesty would not allow them to stay in Suining City any longer.
"After we finish these busy days, we will go to the capital." Guo Xin spoke at the right time and pulled Guo Ruo.
The four of them stood in a row, watching He's grandparents get on the carriage and slowly drive away.
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The next morning, the door plaque of Shunan Shopping Mall was already covered with red cloth. It was a newly renovated three-story building. If you look closely, you can find that several nearby buildings are Shunan Shopping Mall's buildings. As long as you enter from the gate, you can go directly to the two buildings on the left and right.
Just like the previous opening of the hotpot restaurant, there were many people gathered in front of the door, but one difference was that Su Zhizhou, Lu Yunyunshi, Fang Tairu, Ye Fu, Tongpan, Yuanlin Academy President and many others came to watch the ceremony.
Some came for the title of General of Cavalry, some for the students, and some for the novelty. Anyway, this opening ceremony was more lively and grand than that of a hot pot restaurant, so the purpose was to prevent accidents caused by a rush of people.
So they opened three small doors in each small building and arranged several waiters to count the number of people at the door and let them in slowly.
Naturally, the dignitaries did not want to squeeze in with ordinary people, so a small door was opened on the side of the building, for the dignitaries with invitations to go up via a separate staircase.
However, there would certainly be a lot of people up there, so there was a huge private room in the corner where people could rest as long as they spent a certain amount of money.
Although it is a private room in the corner, the view is excellent. You can see the crowds of people below and the wind blows in from time to time.
Guo Xi accompanied Fang Tairu to visit the mall. He bent down slightly and supported Fang Tairu with one hand. He looked around and pushed away people who might bump into the teacher. He said, "Teacher, be careful. It just opened today and there are too many people."
As Fang Tairu toured the place, he exclaimed: "You are such a wonderful person. You can think of gathering all kinds of shops together so that people can buy everything here without having to run around. It really benefits the people!"
Guo Xi smiled and said, "Sister is indeed a remarkable person. Maybe it's the blessing of our parents in heaven?"
Fang Tairu saw a few women wearing curtains soliciting customers in front of a clothing store, and changed the subject, saying, "That must be the store opened by your sister, right?"
Guo Xi looked up, saw a familiar figure, and nodded.
"Are you joining in the fun and opening a store here?"
Guo Xi tried to figure out the meaning behind the tone and said cautiously, "No, is there anything I can help you with?"
Fang Tairu smiled and said, "That's good. A scholar should have no other distracting thoughts in his mind, so that he can concentrate on learning. Besides, you are a good seedling. I don't want you to be ruined by money."
Guo Xi breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that it was a good thing that he guessed right. But it was also a good thing that his second sister asked him if he wanted to open a store of his own at that time, although he was also very tempted at the beginning.
After all, my third sister and eldest sister both opened a garment store together, and my second sister started her business. I was the only one who relied on my family for support and had no income at all. After thinking about it for a long time and considering that I was busy with my studies and had to pass the imperial examinations, I finally refused.
It’s a good thing I refused, otherwise the teacher’s expression would be wrong at this moment.
"Xi'er, you're here!" Guo Zhi, who was far away, saw Guo Xi at a glance and greeted him directly.
Guo Xi didn't dare to step forward rashly and glanced at Fang Tairu who was supporting him.
Fang Tairu smiled and shook his head, saying, "Go ahead. It's a good opportunity for me to see the clothing store opened by the outstanding students of Yuanlin Academy. I have also heard about it a while ago."
Although Yuanlin Academy was located in the provincial capital, and his own academy was in the county, logically he would not have heard any news about these people. However, Guo Xi was indeed a prominent figure in the academy and was also his student, so he knew a little about his family's affairs.
"Are you Xier's teacher?" Guo Ruo asked, wearing a veil and looking at the hunched old man in front of him.
Fang Tairu nodded.
"I've heard about your care for Xi'er a long time ago. Thank you very much. Take a look, does this dark blue dress fit you? If it does, I'll pack it up and let Xi'er take it away for you."
Guo Ruo helped Fang Tairu to a side where there were fewer people, took out a piece of well-made clothing and handed it to Fang Tairu.
They have always wanted to give Fang Tairu some gifts. Firstly, they want to thank Fang Tairu for taking care of Guo Xi. Secondly, they really hope that Fang Tairu can treat Guo Xi better. However, they have never found a chance to give the gifts.
Fang Tairu was about to refuse. He had always been an honest teacher and never accepted gifts from his students. However, he caught sight of the pattern on the clothes out of the corner of his eye and couldn't take his eyes away.
The background is the dark pattern of bamboo, and the light patterns are the contents of the Four Books and Five Classics, embroidered on it stitch by stitch.
So she had no choice but to accept the clothes demurely.
Today is the day when all the major academies are closed, so Lu Qinghui also followed her father to the mall. However, after entering, she was taken by her stepmother and her stepsister Lu Jingshu to the female area.
The clothing shop opened by Guo Zhi naturally attracted the attention of the Lu mother and daughter because of its exquisite workmanship and novel styles. Lu Qinghui saw Guo Zhi with a curtain enthusiastically soliciting customers. A long line formed in front of the counter, and white silver ingots were handed out one by one.
She also heard in the academy that the profits of the store jointly opened by the Guo Zhi sisters and Ye Minzhi were divided equally among the three of them and used as their own pocket money.
At that time, there were a few idle classmates in the academy who calculated how much pocket money Guo Zhi could earn, and the figures they calculated were enviable.