Then he thought about Li Yao'er and his second uncle. Mr. Li Yuanlao trusted him very much and entrusted him with important responsibilities. However, his second uncle got in the way and restrained him from time to time. 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 got up, walked out of the room, and came to the foyer. The waiter was busy and came out to greet him when he saw him coming out.
"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, and it was a little early at this time. The girl's room was not convenient for sitting for a long time, and the cousin's room was also inconvenient. If he was sitting in the lobby, he would feel embarrassed seeing the men and women coming in and out...
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's the map. I've 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 turn it upside down."
"More reminders, brother." Chen Lin held the map in his arms and was about to leave the hotel when he suddenly remembered something and asked the waiter: Where has the most types of silk and satin fabrics here?
"If we say that the variety and the most complete range of goods are of course the Cooperative Department Store in Dongmen City. However, there is also a Friendship Department Store here in Bopu, which has a very complete range of goods. It also has a currency exchange office and a shipping office to facilitate merchants.
Buy."
Chen Lin thought this was 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. I will go there in the future. Fortunately, I heard people say about Bopu.
The prosperity is not inferior, so why not take a stroll in Bobu Town first. You can also experience the local people and business: 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 has always kept these words in mind, but it is not easy to master the "popular code". Not only must he understand the prices of various materials on the market, but he must also have a grasp of women's preferences. Chen Lin's father is here
After he became an adult, he was also taken to the industry for tours, on the one hand to entertain clients, and on the other hand 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 the Australians. The Australians do not ask everyone to "dress the hair and wear clothes easily", but this style of "wearing the hair and wearing the hair" will become popular sooner or later as the number of naturalized people in Guangzhou increases.
"The King of Chu has such a thin waist that many people in the palace starve to death." This is the Senate's preference, and the people will naturally follow suit.
He walked along the streets and alleys. These are back alleys, mostly the backyards of residents and shops. It is very quiet. The streets and houses are neat. The old people are doing housework in front of the door, and the children are playing and playing. It is a quiet time.
Looking like this, Chen Lin thought of his own Nansha, and couldn't help but secretly lamented that it was a great blessing to be able to enjoy the peaceful years!
Following the route on the map, he turned a corner and came out of the side alley and onto the main road. The crowd in front of him instantly increased. Not only were pedestrians bustling with people, but also people carrying burdens, people carrying baskets, people pushing carts... public carriages
The train moved forward slowly with the freight train, and the driver stepped on the bell 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 Guangzhou's
All the big players are rushing to join in the fun.
He walked along the street. There were many shops here, some were traditional open shops, and some had only a small door but a large glass window. Chen Lin didn't know this was called a showcase, but he was soon attracted by its uniqueness.
Captured by the 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 - even in the big world of "Australian Window", he has never seen it. Sometimes he will be very confused about what this store is doing.
What business? When he knew that he was doing a certain business, he would often be puzzled: Can this be considered a business?!
Doubts remain doubts. Regardless of size, the shops here have different 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.
However, although there were many shops, it was rare to see shops selling fabrics, such as silk and satin shops and floral cloth shops. As he walked along, he didn't see any of them. He went in one by one to check out the goods in the few shops he had. Among them, there were
There were all kinds of 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. There were many types, but there was nothing surprising. When asked if there was Australian silk, the clerks said there was none.
Produced. It was not until I came to a large store "Ruihexiang" that specializes in all kinds of silk, satin, woolen and other fabrics that I heard from the clerk that Australians do indeed raise silkworms, reel and weave silk, but the products rarely enter 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 for clothing and accessories. The material texture is indeed different from that produced elsewhere. But the price is very expensive.
, it’s beyond what anyone can ask about.”
As for fabrics, the most popular one is "Songjiang cloth" produced in mainland China, which has a complete range of categories and low prices; followed by various imported fabrics. The clerk introduced attentively that there are Nanyang fabrics from Nanyang, Indian fabrics and Western fabrics.
The cloth has different colors, patterns and textures. Even Chen Lin was 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. I asked.
The price is not expensive and is similar to 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 locally produced cloths here? Well, Australian cloths?"
"Yes, 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 indeed nothing special about it, except that the color is much brighter than other cloths. However, you can tell the difference as soon as you twist it.
"What a smooth yarn!" he exclaimed in surprise.
The waiter was surprised and asked, "Does the guest also eat this bowl of rice?"
"That's right." 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 requires more than a dozen processes. In an era without machines, these processes were all done manually.
, Spinning is more of a manual side job for rural women. Therefore, the quality of the yarn is difficult to guarantee. The thickness is often uneven and the surface is rough. The woven cloth is also rough.
The cloth that Chen Lin bought just now has a smooth and delicate texture. The cloth body is very thin, but it does not wrinkle when kneaded by hand. It is very crisp. It is very similar to the tussah silk satin from Shandong. It is possible to weave such a cloth from cotton.
In addition to sparing no effort in materials and skillful craftsmen, the yarn must be of excellent quality.
He immediately bought four rulers (the size of one ruler can make a suit of clothes). This kind of fabric has never been seen in Guangzhou. It was obviously just woven by Australians. When he takes it back, it will be useful for girls or as favors.
It's excellent.
The price was a little expensive, but it didn't exceed his budget. After paying the money, he told Jasmine the hotel where he lived, and a guy would deliver it to his 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 width of the fabrics made him stunned.