Free Web NovelChapter 325: Chapter 325: Couple’s Shirts
Like the bookstore, the Pinjun Clothing boutique also implemented a membership system.
A membership at Pinjun Clothing was a mark of honor, a symbol of status.
Members could also enjoy discounts.
Because of this, everyone wanted to become a member.
Hearing about Li Hongqin working around the clock, factory workers putting in extra hours to produce clothing, and the boutique’s rising sales figures and membership numbers, Su Li finally relaxed in satisfaction.
She could finally get some rest!
Su Li always prioritized her studies, so with all this business on top of that, she was on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion.
As it was Saturday, Su Li slept in all the way until noon.
She had planned to eat and go right back to sleep, but just after her meal, she received a call from Yang Jiu.
They had recently gotten back in touch due to work. Yang Jiu seemed to have forgotten his awkward marriage proposal, keeping things strictly professional. He was gentle yet polite.
Su Li had thought he wouldn’t contact her again, so she was very surprised when he did.
"Is there something I can help you with?"
"I just wanted to treat you to a meal to thank you. Having Pinjun Clothing in our department store has been a great benefit to us as well."
Yang Jiu added with a smile, "I don’t have any ulterior motives. I genuinely just want to express my gratitude."
Su Li gave an awkward laugh. "You’re too kind. There’s no need to go out of your way to thank me. I’ve been swamped lately and was hoping to just rest for the day."
Su Li politely declined Yang Jiu’s invitation. No matter how much he insisted, she didn’t agree.
And when she said she would sleep for a day, she meant it. Su Li was a woman of her word.
When she fell asleep that afternoon, it was Little Tang Mo who answered Wu Sheng’s calls.
Wu Sheng hung up, his expression one of utter speechlessness.
’Just two days ago, I could at least hear her voice. Now I can’t even do that. Having a future wife who’s too capable is...’
Words failed Wu Sheng.
’He’d been preparing his proposal for so long, but unfortunately, Su Li was too busy to even see him.’
Wu Sheng hadn’t seen Su Li in days, and now he couldn’t even hear her voice on the phone.
Pinjun Clothing swept across the land like a breath of fresh spring air, spreading throughout Huaguo. While it might not have been a household name just yet, it was certainly making a huge splash.
While Wu Sheng was proud, he also felt a bit of pressure.
’My future wife is so capable. The pressure’s on for me now. I can’t fall too far behind her.’
After a helpless sigh, Wu Sheng dutifully bought a meal and headed over to her place.
’If the mountain won’t come to me, I’ll go to the mountain!’
Su Li had slept for a whole day. Waking up to the sight of delicious food, she was instantly revitalized.
"This is wonderful! Thank you, Wu Sheng!"
"Little Mo, come and eat!"
At the dinner table, Wu Sheng asked, "Little Point, your Grandma Wu is going hiking tomorrow. Do you want to go with her?"
"Hiking?" Su Li asked, curious.
"Mhm, it’s spring, isn’t it? Everything’s starting to sprout. My mom said she hasn’t been out in a while and wants to go for a hike to relax."
Wu Sheng explained, then turned to Little Tang Mo. "So, Little Point, do you want to go?"
Little Tang Mo glanced at Su Li.
"It’s up to you. Go if you want to, don’t if you don’t," Su Li replied, then added.
"But I do think you should get out for a bit, Little Mo. I’ve been so busy lately, I haven’t had time to take you anywhere."
Little Tang Mo looked conflicted and a bit uncertain.
’Grandma Wu is really nice, but she’ll definitely make fun of my front teeth. My second one just fell out, too. And then there’s my hair...’
’Will she put my hair in little braids again?’
Little Tang Mo couldn’t resist touching his head.
Seeing his expression, Su Li laughed. "Go on, Little Mo. It’ll be good for you to get out. Take the camera, and if you see any beautiful scenery, take some pictures."
’Oh, my. Even though Little Tang Mo is still so soft and adorable with me, he puts on such a cool, aloof air in front of everyone else.’
’His cool look is super cute too, of course, but I’m really looking forward to seeing him with Wu Qihua.’
"You know, Little Mo, you really should get out more often. You can’t just be a bookworm."
As she said it, Su Li realized how true it was.
’So many physicists and scientists... so many geniuses get obsessed with their research and end up becoming shut-ins.’
’That’s not healthy at all. I have to help Little Tang Mo form good habits, like exercising and going outside regularly.’
"Go on, Little Mo. You really must go!" Su Li emphasized, her mind made up.
Hearing Su Li’s reasoning, Little Tang Mo felt it made sense and nodded. "Okay."
A flash of ecstasy lit up Wu Sheng’s eyes, but then he heard Little Tang Mo ask, "Then are you going, Mommy?"
Su Li hesitated. She felt she ought to go too, and was just about to agree when Wu Sheng spoke up.
"Your mommy isn’t going. Grandma Wu invited you, not her. You two go."
Little Tang Mo shot Wu Sheng a suspicious glance, but Wu Sheng continued without batting an eye.
"Besides, I need to see your mommy about something tomorrow."
Su Li, taking a bite of food, asked casually, "What’s that?"
"I’ll tell you tomorrow." Wu Sheng avoided Little Tang Mo’s suspicious, probing gaze, trying his best to seem nonchalant. "I’ll come pick you up in the morning."
Wu Sheng had mentioned before that he had something to discuss with her, so Su Li didn’t press the issue and simply nodded. "Okay."
She looked at Little Tang Mo. "Alright then, Little Mo. You’ll go hiking with Grandma Wu tomorrow."
Little Tang Mo looked at the irrepressible smile playing on Wu Sheng’s lips and nodded. "Mhm."
And so, the matter was settled.
The next day, Wu Sheng arrived early. He first picked up Little Tang Mo and dropped him off with Wu Qihua.
After that, he returned to pick up Su Li.
Su Li blinked in surprise as she looked at Wu Sheng. "You changed your clothes?"
When he picked up Little Tang Mo earlier, he was in his usual military uniform. Now, he was in civilian clothes.
And it was an outfit from Pinjun Clothing.
Su Li looked down at what she was wearing and smiled, her face turning a little red against her will.
She was also wearing an outfit from Pinjun Clothing.
What’s more, it was the matching couple’s version of Wu Sheng’s outfit.
The concept of matching couple’s outfits was still rare at the time, and Pinjun Clothing had pioneered it.
The concept of "couple’s outfits" was soon being promoted on radio broadcasts, in newspapers, on posters, and in the store itself.
The most eye-catching display right inside the store was the one for couple’s outfits.
The posters Chen Xue had shot earlier, featuring both a male and female version of herself, perfectly showcased the couple’s outfits.
In that era, the appeal of matching couple’s outfits was immense. They were an instant, explosive hit the moment they were launched.
Being able to wear a matching couple’s outfit from Pinjun Clothing brought a level of pride and sweetness that was simply off the charts.
When Su Li was picking out her clothes that morning, she had decided on a whim to wear the female version of the couple’s outfit. She never expected Wu Sheng to actually wear the matching set.
Wu Sheng had the kind of physique that made any clothes look good. Standing before Su Li, he was the very picture of handsome elegance.
"Of course I had to change. It would’ve been a crime not to."
When he picked up Little Tang Mo earlier, his eyes had lit up the moment he saw what Su Li was wearing. Feeling like heaven itself was on his side, he had rushed back home to change before returning.
Although he had pitifully few opportunities to wear civilian clothes, Wu Sheng had still made time to buy some from Pinjun Clothing.
And there was no way he was going to miss out on the couple’s outfits. When he saw them, it was as if Su Li had designed them specifically for the two of them. How could he possibly pass them up?
’And look, they came in handy today.’
"Let’s go." Wu Sheng held his hand out to Su Li.
