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Chapter 622: Chapter 622: Buying Clothes
The weather was cold, their breaths visible as they spoke, but thankfully Tong Yao was bundled up snugly in her large down jacket.
Seeing that the New Year was nearing, Tong Yao wanted to seize the opportunity, while Si Chen was in Kyoto, to choose some New Year goods and buy some clothes for her parents.
It wasn’t convenient for Wen Yun and Tong Yaohui to shop at the Breeding Farm, so every time Tong Yao went, she would bring some supplies.
As Tong Yao strolled along the street with Si Chen, she pointed out, "Tomorrow is the day we’re picking up the car, so why don’t you go with Hongwei? You haven’t seen mom and dad in quite a while. They’ve missed you."
Si Chen nodded and affectionately warned, "I’ll be back after lunch, don’t wander around alone."
Tong Yao giggled, "You still treat me like a child, where could I possibly wander to?"
No sooner had she spoken than she spotted a pretty beige down jacket hanging at the entrance of a clothing store. Excitedly she darted over to it, "Ahchen, come and see what you think of this one?"
Before Si Chen could reply, the shop owner chimed in, "Young lady, you really do have an eye for fashion. This down jacket just arrived today, and we’ve already sold several. Both warm and stylish, it suits a fair-skinned girl like you."
The shop owner seeing that Tong Yao and Si Chen looked well-dressed and sophisticated, clearly prosperous, treated them especially well.
Si Chen glanced at the down jacket Tong Yao was holding and quietly remarked, "It’s a bit tight around the waist."
At Si Chen’s comment, Tong Yao remembered her pregnancy. She had been wearing loose clothes and appeared thin, but her belly had started to show. If she bought the coat, she would not be able to fit into it by New Year’s Eve. Moreover, it would feel uncomfortable if her clothes were too tight.
The shop owner, unaware of Tong Yao’s pregnancy, continued to enthusiastically remove the down jacket for Tong Yao to try on. "Young lady, this jacket isn’t tight, you’ll see once you try it on. You’re slim enough to wear it."
Si Chen blocked the owner, stopping her from continuing her sales pitch to Tong Yao. "She’s pregnant; this style isn’t suitable for her."
"Pregnancy?" The shop owner glanced at Tong Yao’s tummy, "Oh dear, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize. How about you try on a different style?"
Although the shop owner was eager to sell her clothing, she knew not to force a sale if the customer couldn’t use the product, so she rehung the down jacket on the rack.
Si Chen looked around the store, pointing at a casual style white down jacket, "Can we take a look at that one?"
Tong Yao followed his gaze, and her eyes lit up the moment she saw the coat. The down jacket had a casual, large board design, hitting just below her knees. Even without ornaments, it was a classic piece that wouldn’t go out of style even in the 21st century.
That was just the way it was with many clothing items. The simpler the style, the less likely it is to go out of fashion.
Seeing Si Chen eyeing this item, the shop owner’s expression completely changed. Her excited face was as if she had just won the lottery. She promptly fetched the jacket for them.
Her stream of compliments flowed, "Goodness, you two have such good taste. This jacket is the pride of our store; it’s stunning."
This jacket was white - usually, when customers wanted to try it on, the shop owner would quote the price first, fearing they would dirt it and not purchase it, or not be able to afford it.
This was the most expensive item in her store.
Only the well-off could afford this jacket. If it was soiled, who would want it?
But she believed Tong Yao and Si Chen could afford it. Seeing how fair and clean Tong Yao looked, she didn’t worry about Tong Yao soiling the jacket.
Seeing the owner so excited and happy, Tong Yao figured that this jacket was not cheap. But she wasn’t worried, it was only clothing, no matter how expensive it was, it still had a price.
When the shop owner finally fetched the jacket, Si Chen helped Tong Yao take off her own coat to try it on. The shop owner, watching them, laughed and complimented. "Young lady, your man treats you so well. Did you two just get married not long ago?"
In the shop owner’s experience, only newlyweds were this affectionate. After a while, husbands would no longer be so attentive towards their wives.
While trying on the coat, Tong Yao shook her head, laughing. "No, we’ve been married for several years."
At her reply, the shop owner was surprised. "Young lady, you look quite young. You’ve been married for several years? Well, you found the right man. I’ve lived for decades, and I’ve never seen a husband remain as attentive after having been married for years."
Tong Yao, after trying on the jacket, exchanged a sweet glance with Si Chen. She smiled and said, "Indeed, I found the right person."
Watching the couple being so lovey-dovey, the shop owner felt sweet as if she was in love herself. She went on to heap more compliments on Tong Yao. "Oh, young lady! The coat looks wonderful on you. In all my years of selling clothes, I’ve never seen anyone wear a coat as well as you. It looks as though it was tailor-made for you."
Blushing from the shower of compliments, Tong Yao was well aware the flattering words from the clothing store owner were just sales tactics. It was nice to hear, but couldn’t be taken too seriously. "Ahchen, what do you think? Does it look good on me?"
Si Chen nodded, "It looks good. Is it comfortable? If it is and you like it, then let’s take this one!"
Giving that Tong Yao was pregnant and being exposed to the cold while changing her clothes might cause her to catch a cold, it was better to avoid trying on too many items.
Tong Yao nodded, "Alright, then this one it is!"
The shop owner was overjoyed that the couple decided to buy the jacket so quickly, remarked cheerfully, "Young lady, this jacket is 900 yuan. I know it’s expensive but trust me, it’s worth it. Look at the workmanship, look at the quality of the fabric. It won’t get spoiled even after 10 years of wearing it. You won’t regret buying it."
Tong Yao looked at Si Chen instinctively. He nodded and passed the jacket Tong Yao had taken off earlier to her, "Please wrap up this coat for her" 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
Then, turning to Tong Yao, "You should just wear this new one out. Changing in and out of clothes might give you a chill."
At hearing this, the shop owner was over the moon with joy. She quickly wrapped the old coat while complimenting Tong Yao on her beauty and Si Chen for his attentiveness.
These were not just flattering words; they were the truth. She had been selling clothes for years and had rarely seen such a generous man. Wealthy ladies usually shopped with their friends or relatives; not many came with their husbands.
She envied this couple who still held so much love for each other even after being married for several years.
That being said, if she were a man and could marry such a beautiful wife, she would also cherish her dearly.
A wife as beautiful as a fairy, who wouldn’t love that? The problem was, she had been dealt a bad hand in life. Looking like an old hag, she couldn’t possibly find an attractive husband.
She should just go about her humdrum life. A love as sweet as this wasn’t meant for her in this lifetime.
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