Simon Garments is one of the earliest ready-to-wear shops on Nanjing Road. It has been run by several generations of owners. Now it is run by a tailor-turned-owner named Tong Aqing. Because of his excellent craftsmanship, fashionable new styles from France and Italy often arrive.
Therefore, Shanghai Beach is quite famous. Merchants from around Shanghai and from north to south will go here to hang out whenever they have free time, bringing some fashionable things. It is not a big purchase, usually just some clothes and other accessories to give away.
with family members or acquaintances to prove that they have been to Shanghai and spent time in high-end places.
It was almost noon, not the time when clothing stores were busy. The car stopped at the door. Mu Tian and Yingzi got out of the car, asked Jin Hu to park the car in the alley next to it, and walked towards the store.
When he was approaching the door of the store, Mu Tian stopped and asked Yingzi to hold his arm.
Yingzi was surprised, "Why?"
"Just hold on, you'll know when you turn around." Mu Tian's tone was serious, and he disliked her verbosity.
Yingzi pouted, but still happily hugged Mutian. The two pushed open the glass door and entered the store.
The bell on the door jingled, and a slightly older male voice came from behind a row of containers with various fabrics, "Juan'er, a guest is here, please say hello."
Mutian and Yingzi stood in the center of the store, looking around and groping among the models.
After waiting for a while, no one came out to greet me, so I walked among the models, looked at the styles, and reached out to touch the fabrics.
The man called "Juan'er" again, and when no one answered, he walked out from behind the container.
This is the legendary shopkeeper Tong, Tong Aqing. There is no doubt that he is in his late fifties. He has fairly delicate skin and a medium-to-slightly stout figure. He probably works at his desk all the time. His back is a little hunched and his crown is a little bald. He is dressed in black silk.
He was wearing clothes and had a tape measure hanging around his neck.
"Sir, Miss, if you need anything, we almost always have discounts here." He judged the direction of Mu Tian and Ying Zi, met them head on, and greeted them with a pleasant smile.
"That's great. You are the shopkeeper, right? It's obvious from the first glance." Mu Tian hurriedly bowed.
"Sir, I can't bear this. I am the shopkeeper of this shop, and my name is Tong Aqing. If you need anything, just say it. As long as I can do it, I will do my best. Discounts, delivery date,
Nothing to say."
"To be honest, shopkeeper Tong said that we came to seek refuge with relatives from the countryside." Mu Tian looked miserable. Before he could finish speaking, Tong Aqing enthusiastically offered relief, "It's nothing. The war is chaotic and disasters are coming year after year. If you can't save it, whoever gets it will be blamed.
I'm on board. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Just tell me, sir."
"Look, when I fled, I didn't bring anything with me when I came out. Besides, he wouldn't be able to use it in Shanghai. Especially the clothes. What I'm wearing now are all donated by my relatives. It doesn't matter to me.
, but I feel wronged to my little sister. In my hometown, I used to eat oil and wear silk. Now I always have to wear other people’s leftovers. It’s so wronged.”
"Sir, don't be sad, no one is likely to encounter this kind of trouble. I'll pick up a few pieces of material that the guests can't use up, and make some sets of clothes for the lady. The price is easy to talk about." Tong Aqing looked sympathetic.
"Thank you shopkeeper Tong. It seems that my friend recommended the right place. The shopkeeper is really benevolent and righteous, and helps the poor in emergencies. I am very grateful, admire, admire. But the little girl is a rich man, wearing other people's leftover materials is not good.
It’s so suitable.”
When Tong Aqing heard this, his heart moved. This boy complained about his difficulties. It turned out that he was playing tricks on me. He has already fled, but he still wants to be poor, Jiangbei guy!
"Do you think this is okay, Shopkeeper Tong? We are new here and don't know what is fashionable in Shanghai. You can make a few outfits for my little sister according to what she can wear, and she is not as fashionable as others. This is not good.
It's getting colder, and everything from winter to spring is ready. More importantly, among these clothes, a squirrel jacket is a must. We can't let her freeze, can we?" Mu Tian tried his best to keep a low profile.
Talking.
"At this time, you just bought a car a few days ago, and you still have to open a store and open a factory, so don't spend money randomly." Yingzi seemed to have received divine help at this time, and actually entered the role, and advised Mutian with utmost sincerity.
"How can this be spending money indiscriminately? Anyway, the money is left to you by dad. Although I am in charge of it, if I don't spend it on you, dad's spirit in heaven will not be happy. Besides, it doesn't cost much.
, I know very well that I can’t touch your dowry." Mu Tian comforted her.
Hearing this, Tong Aqing's thighs trembled slightly, and she almost peed in fear. She looked at the two people in a daze, speechless for a moment.
"It's a pity that my brother-in-law went to the front line and I don't know when he will come back." Mu Tian said with emotion.
"Oh, sir, it turns out that you are a salesman, so our store has a big discount. Look, let's do the winter ones first, as for the spring and autumn next year, we won't know until then.
What’s popular? In this case, it doesn’t cost much.”
"Money is not a problem, you have done everything. Even if you don't wear it, it is good to buy it from the bottom of the box. A woman will feel at ease when she has the bottom of the box. So, how much do you think it will cost first according to what I said? I
I'll give you a deposit first. Although it was recommended by a friend, business is business. What do you think of the five hundred yuan deposit?" Mu Tian approached Tong Aqing and asked.
Tong Aqing was completely shocked this time. Although Simon had several boss-level customers, they all paid as they went. In this way, they would have a complete outfit for a year and pay a deposit of 500 yuan in one fell swoop.
, this is the first time since he bought this shop.
"May I ask your surname, sir, where you are from, and which Bodhisattva is your relative?" Tong Aqing is a businessman, so he still needs to know the necessary credit information.
"My surname is Qiao and my name is Tianyi. I come from She County, Anhui. My relative is Qiao Shikuan." Mu Tian said calmly. When he mentioned the name "Qiao Shikuan", he showed a look of disdain, as if he had no choice but to choose it.
Just like him.
"Oh, is that Mr. Qiao from Heng brand?" Tong Aqing took a breath, concealed her surprise, rolled her eyes, and asked.
"That's right. In addition, you can also bring me a suit. Qiao Shikuan's new store 'Hengxiang' will be opening in the next two days, just for attending the ceremony that day." Mu Tian stared at a model in a suit at the top of the stairs.
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"I take it you haven't come out yet?"
Mu Tian thought to himself. It turns out that as soon as Mu Tian entered the door, the doorbell rang, and before Tong Aqing finished calling, he saw a woman coming downstairs after hearing the sound, but she suddenly stopped halfway and hid behind a bunch of models.
He kept peeping at what was going on inside the store.
"Since you are Mr. Qiao's relative, you don't need to pay so much as a deposit. Two hundred yuan is enough." Tong Aqing is a businessman after all, so the deposit is necessary and it is in full. The price offered by Mutian is real.
It's much higher. If it really reaches Qiao Shikuan's ears, then it will be difficult for him, shopkeeper Tong, to get along in this industry.
Before Mu Tian could say anything, he heard a relatively round and slightly sweet female voice coming from the stairs: "Hey, you are a relative of Mr. Qiao's family, Dad, you are wrong, aren't you slapping Mr. Qiao in the face?
Why does Mr. Qiao care about the deposit of several hundred yuan? A bigger deposit would mean better planning on styles and fabrics, right? Look at this little girl, she is like a fairy descending from heaven, she can match the latest fashion
The style and the best fabrics. Come on, little sister, let me take a good look at this beauty like you."
The speaker was Tong Lijuan, Tong Aqing's daughter. As she spoke, she turned around from behind the suit model.
Damn, it looks like she is the one. The new best friend Tong Lijuan that Aunt Lu was talking about met half a year ago. She is the daughter of a tailor.