This was a three-story tall building with a L shape. It occupied a large area, and the words 'Red Flag Department Store' were written clearly on the top.
This department store looked very imposing, and there were many pedestrians walking past the main entrance. The surroundings were mostly bungalows, and this department store was exceptionally outstanding. It could be called a landmark building.
Kang Xiaoqiao looked around and slowly turned her head. "Why did you bring me here?"
Lu Yichen calmly patted the steering wheel and turned his head to her. "Didn't I promise to bring you to buy clothes? We left in a hurry and didn't have time. It just so happens that we're free today. Get out of the car."
After saying this, Lu Yichen opened the car door and got out. Kang Xiaoqiao was left sitting there in a daze. Buying new clothes for her? When did this happen?
Then, she suddenly slapped her forehead. Yes, he had said this before. Hehe.
Thinking of buying new clothes, Kang Xiaoqiao was instantly happy. She was worried about not having any clothes to wear.
Kang Xiaoqiao happily got out of the car. Then, the two of them walked side by side to the department store. The passers-by looked at them strangely.
It was because Lu Yichen's military uniform was too eye-catching. In addition to his extraordinary looks, of course, Kang Xiaoqiao's beauty was as beautiful as jade, and people often turned their heads to look at her.
More importantly, the two of them walked side by side. At this moment, the people's customs were conservative. Whether it was a couple or a married couple, in order to avoid suspicion, they had to walk in front and behind, or simply walk on the same side of the road. They were afraid that others would see through their relationship.
Regarding this, Kang Xiaoqiao was very puzzled. What was the point of avoiding suspicion? So what if they knew?
At this moment, people's thoughts were really difficult to understand. Fortunately, Lu Yichen wasn't as conservative as those people. The two of them happily walked into the department store.
This was the first time Kang Xiaoqiao had come to this place. Although it looked quite spectacular on the outside, it had been more than ten years. Kang Xiaoqiao clearly saw that it was written that it was built in 1965. Now, it had been 13 years.
Naturally, it was not new. On the contrary, it was very old. But even so, it was still much better than the surrounding buildings.
After entering, the first floor was a department store and a vegetable market. There were only some groceries. There were a lot of people coming and going. The counters were all closed. The salespeople were in the inner side. All of them did not look well, and their voices were not pleasant to hear.
There were too many people on the first floor, and it was very noisy. Some of the counters were surrounded by a lot of people with money in their hands. They were shouting everywhere, and some even started arguing because they were being pushed.
This was simply incomparable to the department stores of the later generations. It was extremely dirty and messy. The moment Kang Xiaoqiao entered, she frowned. However, Lu Yichen's face was as cold as ever.
It was just that Kang Xiaoqiao's expression made Lu Yichen frown slightly. Logically speaking, this little girl who did not come to the department store would be very excited for her first time. However, Kang Xiaoqiao's face was filled with disgust instead of excitement.
Yes, disgust. Lu Yichen did not understand. Even his niece, Xia Yunshu, would be extremely happy to bring her to the department store. Why was Kang Xiaoqiao so different?
After looking around, she quietly followed Lu Yichen. The two of them didn't walk around the first floor and went straight to the second floor.
The second floor sold clothes, shoes, and the like. According to the category, the old, middle-aged, young, and children lined up in a row, including shoes.
Further inside were piles of cloth, all kinds of clothes, and tailors. Once one side was chosen, the other side could be made. It was very convenient.
However, most people bought cloth and went home to make it. Many people knew how to sew and stitch, and simple styles weren't difficult for the women. However, Kang Xiaoqiao didn't.
Their goal this time was to buy ready-made clothes. There were not many people on the second floor. Some were choosing clothes at the counter, while others were discussing. The salespeople at the counter all looked impatient.
Lu Yichen did not care about this. Wherever he passed, the salespeople's eyes lit up. When they reached the designated youth counter, they stood still. The saleswoman said with a red face, "Comrade, what kind of clothes do you want to buy? Are they for your sisters?"
Hmph, she didn't mention that they were for his wife or girlfriend.
However, Lu Yichen just nodded his head and ignored her. Instead, he said to Kang Xiaoqiao, "Take a look. Which one do you like?"
When Kang Xiaoqiao appeared, the salesgirl with a red face and a pair of small eyes looked at her as if she was facing a great enemy. Then, she looked up and down and said unwillingly, "This comrade is your sister, right? She is really good-looking."
"This dress is a new style. It suits you quite well."
After saying that, she took out a grey long gown. Kang Xiaoqiao looked at it and curled her lips. "This dress looks good. It suits you very well. You should keep it for yourself."
"Yichen, let's go. There's really nothing good to wear."
Lu Yichen looked at it and felt that it wouldn't do. He turned around and left. The salesperson with the small eyes was fuming with anger. There were a few salespeople around, so they could naturally see it clearly.
The two of them changed to a counter. In the end, they saw that the salesperson had a nose and a face. She said, "I don't have the clothes you want here. Go somewhere else."
This was a long-faced saleswoman. After saying this, she gave the small-eyed saleswoman a look, which meant, 'Don't worry, I'll help you vent your anger.'
At this moment, the saleswomen were all in public positions. Although their wages weren't particularly high, they were all in the era of supply. There were even some categories of saleswomen who had to curry favor with them in order to buy things.
Some of the items that were in short supply could only be kept by pleasing them. At this moment, there was no saying that the customer was god. A few words from you were already considered good enough.
There were even cases where salespeople gathered together to quarrel with the customers. Therefore, when the common people wanted to buy something, they would sometimes be bullied.
When Lu Yichen heard this, his face turned black. Meanwhile, Kang Xiaoqiao smiled and said, "Are you the worm in my stomach? Do you know whether I want it or not?"
The long-faced salesperson widened her eyes and said, "Who is the worm in your stomach? Isn't it disgusting? If I say it's not there, it's not there. Why are you so annoying? Hurry up and leave."
Kang Xiaoqiao laughed when she heard that and took a step forward. She slapped the counter with her hand and said, "Who do you think you are? Do you know what you do for a living? What is this called, a shop that bullies its owner? But is this your shop? Is this how you serve the common people with their hard-earned money?"
"Has your conscience been eaten by a dog? You eat, live, and use what the common people give you. Did the common people feed you and then treat you as an ingrate, a vicious dog that kills its owner?"