Ch 31: Gu Sisi Gets Slapped In The Face
The Gu Family still thinks that her opening a shop is shameful, and this notion won’t change for a while. She isn’t worried; she’ll take it slow.
This shop is originally located next to several compounds. The compounds are full of rich people. Seeing how lively it is here, they inevitably take a look. Shen Mingyue made the storefront entirely of large glass, so the mannequins in the window are visible from afar.
This kind of clothing store is still rare at present, and quite a few girls come in to look at the styles.
Although it’s the first day of opening, it’s quite busy.
Bai Jingjing originally planned to come over to offer congratulations and leave after a while, but the shop is so busy that she feels embarrassed to leave in a hurry, so she stays to help.
She helped directly until the afternoon.
Shen Mingyue felt particularly embarrassed. “Jingjing, thank you so much. Don’t you have a job? Won’t staying here delay your work?”
Bai Jingjing scratched her head somewhat embarrassedly.
“I don’t have a job right now, so it’s fine to help you.”
After retiring from the military, the military assigned her a job, but Bai Jingjing couldn’t handle it, so she eventually stopped going. She’s been at home lately, feeling quite confused. This is also why Gu Yuanzhou suggested she come to help.
Shen Mingyue didn’t say anything more after hearing this, but she had already decided in her heart that she would give her some money when the store closed; she couldn’t let her work for nothing.
After school, Gu Sisi gathered with several girlfriends from the compound. When they were riding their bikes home, they passed Shen Mingyue’s clothing store and couldn’t help but stop.
“Whose clothing store is this? The dresses inside are so beautiful.”
Gu Sisi narrowed her eyes, feeling that the dress looked a bit familiar.
“Come on, let’s go in and take a look.”
At this time, Gu Sisi hadn’t realized that this store was opened by Shen Mingyue. Seeing that everyone was so interested, she followed along.
When she went inside, Shen Mingyue was standing at the counter writing and drawing.
Shen Mingyue married Gu Yuanzhou. Although they didn’t have a big wedding, the people in the compound had more or less seen them once. When they saw that it was Gu Sisi’s sister-in-law, they were also quite surprised.
“Sisi, did your sister-in-law open this store?”
At this moment, Gu Sisi finally understood why the dress in the window looked familiar, because it was the pink dress Shen Mingyue wore yesterday when she returned home.
She had initially thought that Shen Mingyue opening a clothing store as an individual business owner was somewhat shameful, but seeing her girlfriends’ expressions, it seemed alright.
“Mm.”
She responded casually, not wanting to talk to Shen Mingyue.
Several girls looked around the store, feeling that every piece of clothing was beautiful, and their eyes were dazzled by the choices.
“Sisi, the clothes in your sister-in-law’s store are too beautiful.”
Gu Sisi looked embarrassed and didn’t know what to say for a moment.
Yesterday, she said in front of Shen Mingyue that her clothes were ugly. If she agreed with her friends now, wouldn’t she be slapping her own face?
But everyone said they were beautiful. If she said they weren’t beautiful, she would be out of sync, so she could only stand there without saying anything.
Shen Mingyue glanced at Gu Sisi, didn’t bother with her, and instead smiled and greeted everyone.
“Look around. I’ll give you a discount if you like anything.”
When they heard this, they became even happier. Why would she give them a discount? It must be because of Gu Sisi’s face.
So, the four girls each chose a dress. When they checked out, Shen Mingyue gave them a 20% discount, and in addition, based on the dresses they chose, she gave each of them a hair accessory.
“This is an extra gift for you. Come again next time if you like.”
Gu Sisi looked at her friends’ beautiful dresses and also wanted one, but she couldn’t buy one. She couldn’t let Shen Mingyue make fun of her.
The girls kept calling her sister-in-law, and they didn’t look down on Shen Mingyue, a country bumpkin from the countryside.
After they left the store, they started chattering.
“Sisi, thank you. If you weren’t here, she definitely wouldn’t have given us a discount. It’s because of you, her little sister-in-law. By the way, why don’t you like your second sister-in-law? Your second sister-in-law seems pretty good. Although she’s from the countryside, she’s pretty, kind to people, and even gave us such beautiful accessories.”
Gu Sisi was a little bit conceited after being praised by everyone. After all, those who live in the compound have complicated family backgrounds. She’s not the leader among these girlfriends, so naturally, she felt proud when complimented.
“Isn’t it normal to give you a discount? We’re good friends; she wouldn’t be so insensitive.”
Several girls looked at each other, cherishing the dresses they bought.
“Sisi, you’re really something. If you wanted one, your sister-in-law would definitely give you a few. Such beautiful dresses! Tomorrow we’ll wear them to school and make them envious. You’re so thin and tall; they’ll definitely look good on you.”
Did Gu Sisi not want to wear them? She was put on the spot and felt embarrassed to wear them.
“I don’t want anything from her. You guys enjoy them.”
After returning home, Gu Sisi was quite depressed. The clothes in Shen Mingyue’s shop were indeed beautiful; she hadn’t seen them in the department store, but she couldn’t possibly humble herself.
She would go shopping in stores later to see if she could find something similar. If she could, she would buy it herself. She definitely wouldn’t buy from Shen Mingyue.
Seeing that it was getting late, Shen Mingyue prepared to close the shop. Bai Jingjing wanted to go home, but Shen Mingyue stopped her.
“Jingjing, this is a little something from me. I can’t let you help for nothing. Please take it.”
Bai Jingjing felt embarrassed to take it. Shen Mingyue had already given her so many clothes last time; those were real money.
“I don’t want it. I just helped out a little; how can I take so much money from you? Please put it away. If you’re this formal with me, I’ll be angry.”
“I’ll be angry if you’re formal with me. You’ve been busy all day. If I let you work for nothing, what kind of person would I be? I earned a lot today, so please take it.”
Shen Mingyue insisted on giving the money with a stern face, and Bai Jingjing was equally firm in refusing.
Seeing this, Shen Mingyue suddenly had an idea.
“Jingjing, my business will definitely be good. If you don’t have a job, you can come to my shop to help. I’ll pay you a wage. I won’t be able to handle it alone. It’ll be better if you help. But if you don’t want to, it’s okay. I’m just suggesting it.”
After all, Bai Jingjing’s family background isn’t ordinary. Asking her to help out feels a bit inappropriate. She was afraid that Bai Jingjing would misunderstand that she looked down on her.
Unexpectedly, after considering for a few seconds, Bai Jingjing readily agreed.
Actually, it wasn’t that she couldn’t find a job. After retiring, the military assigned her a workplace, but she couldn’t get along with everyone there. She was too straightforward and often offended people.
Later, her family arranged another secure job for her, but she felt it was not free after working for two days.