"Isn’t it because if we go over ti, they’ll charge us for an extra day? Saving a little wherever we can is good."
Su Xiaoxiao just noticed that both of them were holding luggage.
She asked curiously, "Why are you two carrying luggage to go out and play? Isn’t it heavy?"
"Sister Su, we’ve both discussed it. After we finish playing, we’ll head straight to the train station with our luggage to catch the night train back, saving us a night’s accommodation."
Chen Hai explained to her.
"Besides, it’s just a little luggage, no big deal. We country folk are strong."
Hu San slung the luggage over his shoulder with one hand, showing off his strength to Su Xiaoxiao.
Su Xiaoxiao was speechless. Even as business owners, how could they be so thrifty?
She sighed helplessly, "Alright, let’s do it this way for now. If it gets inconvenient while playing, we’ll find a luggage storage."
So, the two of them carried their bags and followed Su Xiaoxiao to the amusent park. They thought their odd behavior might draw attention, but surprisingly, many others were also carrying luggage, and judging by their accents, they seed to be from out of town.
Alright, seeing it like this, it didn’t seem so strange anymore.
Amusent parks of this era were much simpler than modern ones. At a glance, there were slides, swings, and seesaws. The more advanced ones were carousels and spinning airplanes, which were the most popular attractions for kids, although many adults also used them.
The amusent facilities of this ti didn’t have strict weight limits; as long as the body size was appropriate, adults could play.
Su Xiaoxiao, a young person from a modern era, wasn’t interested in these nostalgic amusent facilities, but Hu San and Chen Hai’s eyes sparkled.
The fake horses could actually turn, and the airplane seed to fly—it was magical.
Seeing them eager to try, Su Xiaoxiao went to the ticket booth and bought carousel and spinning airplane tickets for them.
Each ticket cost only five cents, very cheap.
"If you want to ride, go give it a try."
Su Xiaoxiao handed the tickets to them. Hu San imdiately got excited, "Sister Su, you’re like a real sister to ."
Chen Hai hesitated, "Sister Su, we’re adults now, is it appropriate for us?"
These two were eighteen and nineteen, barely adults nowadays, so why couldn’t they ride?
"Why wouldn’t it be? Didn’t you see adults on there too?"
As Su Xiaoxiao spoke, she pointed, and they saw a burly man squeezing into the narrow spinning airplane, seemingly about to burst the cabin.
Comparatively, the two of them were much slimr.
This gave them confidence, and with tickets in hand, they went up...
After riding the carousel and spinning airplane twice, the two went on to play on the slides and see-saws, happy like children.
After the amusent park, Su Xiaoxiao took them for a stroll in the park. She initially wanted to take them to a state-owned restaurant for a treat, but Hu San saw the ti and worried the train might be late, so they rushed to the train station.
Su Xiaoxiao bought them so buns for the road and packed them off to the train station.
Hu San was teary-eyed before boarding, "Sister Su, I’ll miss you."
Su Xiaoxiao’s mouth twitched. Why did it feel like a tearful farewell?
Chen Hai quietly reminded, "We can co back in a while."
Hu San, "Right, see you later, Sister Su."
With that, happily, he hoisted his large bag and hopped on the train.
Su Xiaoxiao, "..."
The emotions ca and went quickly...
The next day was supposed to be Su Xiaoxiao’s day off, but since she’d just had a break, she decided to push it back.
Arriving early at the departnt store, she heard everyone discussing sothing joyfully, many holding newspapers.
"Our departnt store made it to the newspaper, look, there’s in the background."
"Leaders praised our innovative activities and the camaraderie with First Departnt Store, what an honor, even the mayor praised us."
As they were talking, they saw Su Xiaoxiao and turned to greet, "Manager Su, good morning."
Su Xiaoxiao nodded gracefully, "Yes, good morning."
Finishing the greeting, she leisurely strolled away.
Once she reached a place where no one noticed, she quickly stuffed a bun into her mouth.
She had bought the bun on the way, and just bit into it when she encountered a group greeting her.
Luckily, she quickly tucked the bun into a small storage space, or it would have been truly embarrassing.
She now had to maintain her image, being a manager.
Just as she was about to head to her office, she ran into Chen ilan.
Seeing her, Chen ilan’s smile widened, "Manager Su, did you see the newspaper this morning?"
Getting up on ti was already her limit in the morning, let alone reading the newspaper.
Seeing her expression, Chen ilan knew she hadn’t read it and handed her a newspaper, "Take a good look, you’ve made quite an achievent this ti."
Su Xiaoxiao had no choice but to take the paper and head to her office. When she opened it, she noticed a noticeable picture of her and Yan Guohua.
The eye-catching headline read: "Strong Union of Binhe City First and Second Departnt Stores, Achieving New Sales Records."
The article was full of praise for their activity, specifically comnding the general managers of the two departnt stores and her.
Unexpectedly, one day she made it to the newspaper, and Su Xiaoxiao felt a slight thrill.
Though the photo made her look a bit awkward, typical straight-guy angle.
Su Xiaoxiao tossed the newspaper into her drawer, ready to start her day when soone knocked on the office door.
"Manager Su, the general manager wants to see you."
A pleasant female voice called from outside.
"Okay, I’ll be right over."
Su Xiaoxiao replied and headed out to find the general manager.
She guessed it was about the newspaper.
The leadership offices were on the sa floor at the departnt store, and she reached the general manager’s door in under two minutes.
About to knock, she overheard the conversation inside.
"Yan Old Man, what do you think? We’re both being praised by the higher-ups now, shall we continue to collaborate?"
This voice was familiar to Su Xiaoxiao, it was First Departnt Store’s General Manager Chen Guangjian.
Yan Guohua snorted, "Boasting, aren’t you? Without our unit’s Mr. Xiao Su, would you have made it to the newspaper?"
"Yes, yes, I was just coming to thank Mr. Xiao Su. Hurry and call them over, no need to delay."
"Old man, you’re quite blunt. Surely you don’t have so ulterior motive?"
They’d known each other for years and were very familiar with each other.
This Chen old man ca uninvited and brought canned food and cigarettes, he must have sothing in mind.
In all these years, had he ever given gifts?
"I didn’t expect you to be so smart. You’re right. I’m here to invite Mr. Xiao Su to our First Departnt Store."
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