Meanwhile, Li Wu Wei had taken Qin Huai Ru to Qianmen Street. He had eaten a late breakfast and wasn't hungry, so he went straight to Xue Ru Silk Shop.
Just before entering, he suddenly remembered something. Chen Xue Ru's shop had a secret agent living in the backyard.
If he could catch the person beforehand, wouldn't that be a merit? Not to mention rewards or money, but there should be some kind of honor, right?
This could also be considered a talisman, very helpful for him to protect his shop and courtyard.
Such opportunities to catch special individuals were rare. With his human-limit physique and his masterful “Wang Ba Fist,” taking down a secret agent shouldn't be a problem, right?
However, this wasn't urgent. He needed to plan carefully, determine who the person was, and create opportunities.
“Brother Li, this shop is so fancy. Let’s not go,”
Qin Huai Ru hesitated, she had never been to such a high-end place before and felt intimidated.
“The deposit has been paid. What are you afraid of? Don’t you remember we also have three large shops? They're no worse than this, and even bigger.”
Li Wu Wei pulled Qin Huai Ru's arm and walked inside. Even if they were husband and wife, try holding hands in public. You'd be reported.
In some more conservative places, dating couples would maintain a distance of ten meters while walking on the street. Can you believe it?
“That’s right, we have shops,”
Qin Huai Ru realized that she was no longer a country girl, not just a factory worker, she had assets.
“Oh, Li Wu Wei, you finally came. I was just wondering if you got lost. Is this your wife? She’s really beautiful.”
Chen Xue Ru saw them as soon as they entered. They say it's because those in business have sharp eyes.
“This is my wife, Qin Huai Ru. She works at the factory and has one day off a week. We went back to the countryside last week and didn’t have time to come. I apologize for keeping you waiting.”
Li Wu Wei paused and introduced, “Huai Ru, she’s the owner of this silk shop. Her name has the character ‘Ru’ just like yours, her name is Chen Xue Ru.”
“Oh, we’re both ‘Ru’ characters!”
Chen Xue Ru understood the implication of the character ‘Ru’ in names, it was just a joke.
“Boss, hello,”
Qin Huai Ru had regained some confidence, but suddenly felt deflated. She was wearing a blue cotton jacket with white dots, observing Chen Xue Ru.
The silk dress she wore was beautiful, she had earrings, her hair looked like waves, just like the foreigners in the storybooks, so fashionable.
“Qin Huai Ru, how old are you? Are you my sister or my younger sister?”
Chen Xue Ru had already come out from behind the counter and took Qin Huai Ru’s hand. She really was beautiful, no makeup, even in that rustic cotton jacket, she didn’t look bad at all.
“I, I’m twenty years old,”
Qin Huai Ru was a little uncomfortable with the boss’s enthusiasm.
“Then I should call you little sister. I’m twenty-two.”
Although Chen Xue Ru seemed easygoing, that wasn't the case. This woman could drive drunk men to squat in a corner in public.
Chen Xue Ru didn't bully women but never gave face to those who were powerless.
Li Wu Wei suddenly spoke, “Boss, I’m twenty-three, so you should call me brother.”
“Oh, brother, your wife is right here, and you want to take advantage of me?”
Chen Xue Ru was really uninhibited. Perhaps because she had interacted with foreigners and ran a shop, she had never been at a loss for words.
“Alright, I can’t argue with you. Let’s talk business. Call the tailor and have them take my wife’s measurements. It won’t take away from your business.”
Li Wu Wei leaned against the counter, one hand on the nearby silk, hoping it wouldn’t fall over before he finished his sentence.
Chen Xue Ru nodded and immediately called a clerk to go to the nearby Ding Auntie.
Actually, it was fine to call a master craftsman, but considering Qin Huai Ru was a young girl, it was more appropriate to find a female tailor.
“What business, no business. The shop isn’t short of clerks. Come on, let's go inside and have some tea. You’re my little sister now.”
Chen Xue Ru pulled Qin Huai Ru inside. Li Wu Wei had no choice but to follow.
He had only been here once. Last time he chatted with Chen Xue Ru for half an hour and felt like they were old friends who had known each other for years.
Otherwise, he was the man of the house, wouldn’t his wife misunderstand and cause family conflicts?
However, going to the inner chamber might be an opportunity to learn about the resident of the backyard.
This silk shop was decorated very stylishly. If the courtyard was 1950s, this felt like the 1980s or even the 1990s.
The inner chamber was also spacious, with sofas and everything, for the wealthy ladies who came to buy silk to rest and chat.
Qin Huai Ru was amazed. She had never seen such a good place. How much did it cost?
This boss was too rich. But why did she feel so close to her husband?
For a moment, Qin Huai Ru felt insecure. Compared to Chen Xue Ru, she seemed to be lacking everywhere.
“Tea or coffee? I don’t have alcohol here.”
Chen Xue Ru called a female clerk to bring water.
“Coffee, I’ll try what the foreigners drink. Just give my wife some plain water.”
Coffee wasn’t unusual now, this was Beijing. Even beer was available.
“Then you’ll be disappointed. This coffee, it’s just fragrant. It doesn’t taste as good as our tea.”
Chen Xue Ru said this, but gestured for the clerk to prepare it. She also sat down on the sofa.
She saw Qin Huai Ru was very reserved, only sitting on half of the sofa, her hands not knowing where to go.
Li Wu Wei, on the other hand, was relaxed, leaning back on the sofa with his legs crossed and his hand resting on the armrest, looking like someone who had seen the world.
His ancestors had been owners of a dried fruit store for over two hundred years. The bloodline was there. Being a little better, a little more handsome, was nothing strange.
“Chen Xue Ru, what are you looking at me for? I’m not wearing silk,”
Li Wu Wei said jokingly. This woman had a strong personality. He couldn’t be weak, otherwise, he would be suppressed everywhere in the future.