CHAPTER 271: CHAPTER 271: SELLING DIGITAL WATCHES

Su Xiaoxiao enthusiastically rolled up her sleeve to show everyone her watch. After all, she got this watch to make money, how would she sell it if no one saw it?

"This is called an electronic watch. It can show the time and date, set alarms, and illuminate in the dark. The case is also luminous."

As Su Xiaoxiao spoke, she fiddled with the electronic watch in her hand, demonstrating it for everyone to see.

"Wow, this watch can light up too? Is it imported or something?"

"Comrade Su, isn’t this watch expensive? It looks more advanced than those Shanghai watches they sell in the department store."

"Exactly, look at this color, it’s so stylish."

A group of people gathered around Su Xiaoxiao, looking at the watch with envy.

Su Xiaoxiao thought the time was right and casually took off the electronic watch from her wrist. "Nah, this watch is very affordable. Otherwise, how could a little sales clerk like me afford it?"

Upon hearing it was cheap, many people seemed eager to try.

Qin Shuang was the first to speak: "Xiaoxiao, how much is this electronic watch? Can you help me buy one too?"

"It’s not expensive, only eighty yuan each, no need for tickets."

"What? Only eighty? Such a good watch for only eighty, and no tickets needed?"

Though eighty yuan isn’t cheap at the current salary level, compared to other branded watches, the price is unbelievably affordable.

The key is, no tickets are needed.

Qin Shuang’s family was well-off, so she immediately hooked Su Xiaoxiao’s arm. "Xiaoxiao, I’ll bring the money to you tomorrow, please get me one of these electronic watches."

"No problem, what color do you want? I’ll ask my relative later. Besides pink, there’s also blue and black available."

"I want pink too; this color is just perfect."

"Alright, the watch will be sent by express, it’ll take two days."

Of course, she couldn’t say that she had them in hand now; otherwise, she’d have to explain the source.

She could push everything onto her relatives and friends anyway; others didn’t know how many relatives and friends she had.

Zhang Yulan also eyed the watch enviously, but she recently bought a sewing machine and really didn’t have much money left.

"Comrade Su, I’d like a blue one to give to my partner, please reserve one for me too. I’ll get you the money first thing tomorrow morning."

"Comrade Su, I want a pink one too, I’ll also bring the money tomorrow."

In no time, Su Xiaoxiao had seven or eight watches booked; she was ecstatic. The price difference between now and modern times was just insane; she was going to make a killing.

Seeing that it was getting late, she quickly pulled Qin Shuang and Zhang Yulan along to the cafeteria for lunch.

They arrived a bit late today. As the three queued up, they saw that most of the food in front was already gone.

Liu Cuilan, having finished her work, was peeking from the window. She saw her daughter and her two colleagues from afar and quickly waved them over.

Su Xiaoxiao, seeing this gesture, knew her mother must have saved a special meal for her. She happily pulled the two along.

Zhang Yulan took out three still-warm lunch boxes, handing one to each person: "Keep a low profile, don’t let anyone see."

Then she turned and glared at Su Xiaoxiao: "You really should come for lunch no matter how busy you are. Eating is the most important thing. Haven’t you always been the most enthusiastic about eating?"

Su Xiaoxiao grinned and hugged Liu Cuilan’s arm: "My mom always takes the best care of me. How did I get so lucky as to have such a beautiful and capable mom?"

"Alright, stop trying to flatter me, hurry up and eat, you still have work afterwards."

Although Liu Cuilan sounded impatient, the corners of her mouth secretly curled upwards a bit.

Qin Shuang and Zhang Yulan felt a bit shy and both said together: "Auntie, how much is the meal? Let us pay for it."

Liu Cuilan waved her hand: "No need, no need. My daughter often receives your care. I can afford to treat you to a meal; don’t be polite with me, or it seems you’re treating me as an outsider."

Su Xiaoxiao chimed in: "Sister Zhang, Shuangshuang, I often snatch up your food, so it’s just a meal. We’re not strangers, don’t be polite with me."

The two had no choice but to thank Liu Cuilan once more and then walked away with their lunch boxes.

Seeing the time, the three of them casually found a corner to sit down.

Qin Shuang held her lunch box with envy: "Xiaoxiao, you and your mom are really close. My mom just scolds me all the time, I can’t do this or that."

Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment; indeed, Liu Cuilan was very kind to their children, although the scolding was not infrequent.

After the three hurriedly finished their lunch, they were walking back when they saw a tall figure standing in the department store lobby.

Qin Shuang was joking with Su Xiaoxiao and the others, but as soon as she saw the figure, she immediately stopped.

Su Xiaoxiao also noticed him: "Shuangshuang, isn’t that the guy you were with yesterday..."

Before she finished, Qin Shuang quickly covered her mouth: "Xiaoxiao, you and Sister Zhang go back first, I’ll come back later..."

Before she could finish, a deep and pleasant voice suddenly rang in their ears.

"Shuangshuang."

Qin Shuang jumped like a startled mouse, tensing up completely.

"Uh... I have to get back to work, let’s talk later after work, okay?"

Qin Shuang wanted to make a quick escape, but before she could take a step, a broad hand grasped her wrist.

"Shuangshuang, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have kissed you yesterday..."

"Sister Zhang, Xiaoxiao, you go back first, and help me ask Director Chen for half an hour off."

Before he could finish, Qin Shuang hastily interrupted him, hurriedly said her piece, and dragged Zheng Weimin outside.

Zheng Weimin lowered his head, looking at the slender, fair hand holding his wrist, as the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curve up slightly.

Zhang Yulan, still unaware of their relationship, looked confusedly at their backs: "Doesn’t Shuangshuang have a fiancé? Who’s this guy?"

"That’s her fiancé."

Su Xiaoxiao covered her mouth to stifle a laugh and glanced over to see Chen Meilan walking over, quickly pulling Zhang Yulan to urge her: "Sister Zhang, hurry up, Director Chen is coming this way. If you don’t want your attendance docked, we have to hurry."

As soon as the words fell, she pulled Zhang Yulan and sprinted toward the food counter.

By the time the two were breathless at the counter, Chen Meilan happened to pass by.

Su Xiaoxiao quickly caught her breath, ready to tell her about Qin Shuang’s leave, only to find Chen Meilan not even glancing at her.

As she passed by, she was even furrowing her brows slightly, as if pondering something very important.

"Was that Director Chen?"

Zhang Yulan looked baffled; it was her first time seeing Chen Meilan like this, as if she had something on her mind.

Su Xiaoxiao was about to answer when she saw Chen Meilan coming back with a somewhat conflicted expression.

Seeing her look over, Su Xiaoxiao immediately stood up straight.

"Good afternoon, Director Chen."

Chen Meilan nodded, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks, biting her lower lip with a very embarrassed look, as if she had something to say to her.