After soaking in a comfortable bath, Gong Ruini let out a long sigh of relief.
After the bath, she crawled into bed, ready to sleep. She had done a thorough cleanup again to welco the arrival of Gong Zhuang’s family, and saying she wasn’t tired would be a lie.
But before Gong Ruini could close her eyes, she noticed sothing in front of her. "What’s this?"
"Xiao Ming asked to give this to you," Gong Jiaxin gestured for Gong Ruini to have a look.
What was it? Gong Ruini was really curious. She turned it over to have a look, "Ah, what’s on this?"
A large sheet of paper, densely packed with words detailing coats, sweaters, scarves, and even watches.
Gong Ruini didn’t think that Gong Jiaming was giving this to her as a gift, "Is he planning to shop at a foreign trade store?"
My gosh, Gong Ruini didn’t care how much Gong Jiaming might earn; at the very least, he would have to put down so money. What if, after purchasing the goods, the buyer refused to take them? Wouldn’t that be foolish?
"Yes, a portion of the money has already been paid," Gong Jiaxin found it difficult to speak. Although they had already ntioned it to their second uncle once, they still felt it was better to discuss it with Gong Ruini.
Now that the money was in hand, that was good. "Got it, let’s go check out the foreign trade store in the morning. But it’s close to the Spring Festival, and there are more middlen now, and rich people too."
There’s no choice. As the situation becos more stable day by day, previously hidden overseas connections began to erge. Let alone, those overseas relatives, upon hearing the improving mainland situation, were quick to seize the opportunity to reconnect with their relatives on the mainland through various channels.
The result of reconnecting with relatives was a massive influx of foreign exchange, leading to more people frequenting foreign trade stores.
"Ah, you an the foreign trade store might be out of stock too?" Gong Jiaxin hadn’t expected the supply and demand issues they encountered at the supply and marketing cooperative to also occur at the foreign trade store.
"Yes, but when it cos to food and drink, that’s definitely in full supply," Gong Ruini was focused on food and drink, although she would buy one or two Swiss branded watches that looked good to her.
Keeping a chanical watch is also an investnt, especially when prices are low and there’s no import tax. That’s sothing you definitely can’t miss.
"As for clothes, I reckon there should be so, just a size issue."
"It’s just that the watches might have so problems." Gong Ruini recalled a few tis passing by the watch counters and noticeably seeing so empty spots.
Ah, no way, Gong Jiaxin always thought that the so-called out of stock was just about food, drink, and clothing, but didn’t realize it included sothing to wear.
Rembering tis when they leaned over the watch counter, discussing with her brother for a long while before reluctantly buying a watch for Gong Zhuang—a truly expensive item—they still rembered it vividly.
Didn’t imagine such an expensive item would be out of stock. All Gong Jiaxin could say was, "So much money."
"It’s not just about having money. It’s fashionable to have these things for weddings now. Watches are a must, bicycles and sewing machines too, though you can consider whether you need a radio. How could they not be in demand?"
In the past, those with money considered buying Shanghai brand watches as wearing them didn’t lose face. But now with foreign trade stores, anyone with a little sophistication, so connections, and a taste for flaunting will definitely want an imported watch.
Alright, imagining those few families gritting their teeth to buy an imported watch, either for marrying off a daughter or bringing ho a wife. Even in small towns, this is the norm, let alone the customs in Beijing.
"Ni Zi, do you think I should buy myself a watch as well?" Considering the money in her pocket, Gong Jiaxin was very tempted; letting money sit there was a waste, better to buy watches.
"Sure." Gong Ruini naturally wouldn’t oppose, "Sis, let tell you, watches appreciate in value too. The one you bought for our third uncle has already gone up a hundred yuan."
Ah, no way, Gong Jiaxin was stunned, "Watches can get so expensive?"
"They’ll get even more expensive in the future. Sis, watch this space; future prices will surprise you like never before." It’s a pity we don’t have the ans to get our hands on so limited edition watches, Gong Ruini really regretted.
Gong Ruini regretted not being able to collect limited edition watches, while Gong Jiaxin thought she shouldn’t miss out, "Ni Zi, I’ll give you the money, and you help buy a few watches."
Why give her the money? Was it because she was worried that buying too many things might upset her uncle?
Gong Ruini indicated that Foreign Exchange Certificates weren’t an issue. Her aunt’s overseas connections were nurous, plus many of Wan Qiweng’s grandfather’s students and friends had gone abroad. Once they learned about his situation, they also sent money back, so there was no shortage of Foreign Exchange Certificates.
There were just the two of them in the room, so Gong Jiaxin didn’t hesitate to say, "If my mom knows, she’d make hand it over."
"By then, she wouldn’t give it to ," Gong Jiaxin didn’t feel there was anything wrong saying this, "It’s different for you; your things, our second uncle and aunt wouldn’t demand."
Alright, hearing Gong Jiaxin talk about her situation, Gong Ruini felt much better, at least Cai ina wouldn’t do such things.
"Are you at ease?" If possible, Gong Ruini wasn’t keen on getting involved in such a troubleso matter.
Gong Ruini didn’t expect gratitude for this; she just hoped no one would consider her ddleso.
At ease? Gong Jiaxin gave a wry smile, "Actually, Xiao Ming doesn’t think that much, but you know his mouth—sotis he really can’t keep it shut."
"Who else can I turn to?" Could Gong Jiaxin say that apart from asking for Gong Ruini’s help, she truly couldn’t find anyone else? Or even if she could find soone, could she be sure they wouldn’t simply take the stuff themselves?
"I think, Ni Zi, you wouldn’t look down on such small things." Gong Jiaxin could only be honest.
A girl who clearly thought it through, with her clarity, of course, Gong Ruini couldn’t let the beauty be disappointed, "I’ll bring you to a place when the ti cos; you buy a lock and store your things yourself."
Gong Ruini could only offer up her treasure chest.
Ah, a good place to hide things; this made Gong Jiaxin very curious. However, no matter how curious she was, she could only suppress it.
She was already sowhat forcing Gong Ruini to agree; if she pushed further, would that anger her, causing her to refuse to help store her things?
After giving a yawn, Gong Ruini turned over to sleep. Sleeping early and waking up early is good for the skin, and she mustn’t do things like staying up late.
Watching the soundly sleeping Gong Ruini beside her, Gong Jiaxin was as envious as one could be. She thought a lot, thinking about where Gong Ruini’s treasure chest could be, truly curious.
In short, she really envied Gong Ruini, who could do whatever she wanted.
"Seems she must have collected a good number of nice things." This was Gong Jiaxin’s last thought before falling asleep.
It wasn’t that Gong Jiaxin didn’t want to think more, but what good would thinking more do? It had nothing to do with her, not even a penny, better to get a good night’s sleep.
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