latelenovela Chapter 76 Making a Scene
Chapter 76 Making a Scene
The items sold on the second floor are more expensive.
Bicycles, sewing machines, watches, semiconductors, and other such items are all on the second floor.
And the quantity doesn't seem to be much.
Lu Yuanqing stared at the watch counter. Oh! A big brand! It would be worth a lot of money in later years, but now it only costs a little over five hundred yuan.
The domestically produced Shanghai brand is a bit cheaper, but it still costs one or two hundred!
He wanted to buy it, but he didn't have enough money!
Lu Yuanqing stared intently at one of the watches; it was a big brand and looked good. He would buy one once he had saved enough money.
It's okay if I can't wear it normally; just looking at it makes me happy.
The sales clerk at the watch counter, judging from Lu Yuanqing's clothes and appearance, was certain that he was penniless and immediately felt disdain. "If you can't afford it, then leave. Don't bother people who can afford it!"
A harsh voice suddenly rang out, and Lu Yuanqing looked up sharply. What came into view was a young man in his early twenties with a fairly decent appearance. However, the contemptuous look on his face at this moment directly lowered his appearance, making him look even more mean.
Next to them was a counter selling high-end cosmetics. Lu Yuanhuan was dragged by Lu Mingxi to watch the excitement. Although the saleswoman didn't think they could afford it, her attitude was still quite good.
This emboldened them, and they no longer felt inferior because they thought they would be ridiculed for not being able to afford it.
But in the blink of an eye, they heard their third brother/uncle being mocked, and they immediately came over, staring at the person with hostility.
"What do you mean?"
Lu Yuanbo and his group, who had gone to check on the bicycles, also rushed over aggressively.
It's one thing to not be able to afford it, but are we not even allowed to look at it?
The sales clerk on the first floor, surrounded by so many people, was extremely annoyed and looked unhappy, but she didn't directly insult anyone!
"Did I say something wrong? Do you look like people who can afford a watch? If you can't afford one, why are you standing here looking around? Don't you know you're blocking people who have the money to buy one?"
The salesperson's arrogant tone and haughty manner immediately made Lu Yuanbo and his companions feel inferior.
Lu Yuanqing curled his lips and gently patted Lu Yuanbo's head. This guy clenched his fists, his face full of shame and indignation. Did he want to fight?
"Brother!" Lu Yuanbo said, sounding aggrieved.
He wouldn't allow anyone to say that about his brother.
What do outsiders know? They have no idea how good his brother is!
Lu Yuanqing reassured him with her gaze, telling him to calm down, then turned to look at the salesperson who was looking down on them and said with a faint smile, "Are you very rich?"
She then looked him up and down, pursed her lips, and said in a cold tone, "Then why are you still out selling yourself?"
puff!
Upon hearing this, the sales clerk who was closest to the shop immediately burst out laughing, but then realized it was inappropriate and covered her mouth to stifle her laughter.
The sales clerk at the watch counter was stunned for a long time upon hearing this. Hearing the laughter from the side, she immediately became furious and embarrassed, "You, you dare to make a sarcastic remark about me!"
"What do you want to do?" Lu Mingdong stepped forward.
Fight? They're not afraid!
His whole family could take him down in a minute.
"You!" The sales clerk saw Lu Mingdong and Lu Yuanbo and the others step forward, looking like they would start a fight if he made a move, and immediately took a step back in fright.
"What do you want to do!"
Lu Yuanqing burst out laughing. "What do you want from us? You're just a sales clerk, no more noble than us. What? Do you really think you're a superior person just because you get a salary from the city?"
"Even in your noble family, the grain you eat isn't grown by us rural people using manure. If you're so capable, then don't eat it! The rice, eggs, and meat you eat are all produced by us rural people. Without our hard work as farmers, would you have anything to eat? Would you even have the chance to stand in front of us and laugh at our poverty?"
"Everyone says they serve the people, but should I ask your superiors if this is how you serve the people?"
Lu Yuanqing didn't want to agree to it.
After all, the saying "respect the clothes before the person" has existed since ancient times.
They are broke right now, that's a fact.
He had no interest in dealing with people like that.
However, his younger siblings, nephews and nieces are now affected by his words. If he lets it go today, the scene of being disliked may be deeply remembered by them for the rest of their lives.
Lu Yuanqing didn't want them to have a good time and remember such a terrible thing.
Since that's the case, what's wrong with making a big fuss about it?
How could you tell Lu Yuanbo and the others that they shouldn't feel inferior just because they don't have money? If they encounter people who look down on others, they should just stand up to them and not be afraid!
"Call your leader out here!" Lu Yuanqing slammed his hand on the counter.
Lu Yuanqing: "..." Damn, that hurts!
"I want to ask your leaders, what qualifications did you use to hire the staff of the county's only department store? As a unit that is supposed to serve the people, how could you hire employees who can casually look down on the people? Do you think you can just hire any Tom, Dick, or Harry? Did you not check their character and qualities?"
There is more than one counter and more than one salesperson on the second floor.
Some people sensed something was wrong and went to find the leader early on.
As soon as Director Zhou of the department store arrived, he heard Lu Yuanqing's words. Before he even got close, he apologized, "I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry. I will definitely reprimand him and give him a demerit later. Comrade, please calm down and soothe your anger. Tell me what you need to buy, and I will have someone bring it to you directly."
Director Zhou was furious! He had already said that some leaders might be coming down for inspection soon, and that he should provide smiling and patient service, but in the blink of an eye, he had caused such a mess.
Lu Yuanqing just wanted justice, not to make things difficult for anyone.
Seeing that Director Zhou's attitude was good, his anger subsided considerably.
"Sorry, we don't have the money. We can't afford such expensive items, and we can't even look at them, so as not to block the customers who can afford them!"
Lu Yuanqing wasn't very angry, but his younger siblings, nephews, and nieces were still angry!
When people look down on them, they feel inferior. But since the person who looks down on them is Lu Yuanqing, they temporarily lose sight of their inferiority and are left only with anger.
Seeing Lu Mingxi's sarcastic tone, Lu Yuanqing did not reprimand her.
"Director Zhou, all I need is for this person to apologize to my younger brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and niece. We're not here to cause trouble!"
I'd rather fight for my pride than for the bread; I absolutely refuse to be humiliated.
Upon hearing this, Director Zhou breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that someone as tough as Lu Yuanqing would be confrontational. He had even prepared a gift to apologize, but unexpectedly, the person who seemed determined to persist only wanted an apology.
Director Zhou immediately glared at the pale-faced saleswoman, "What are you standing there for! Come over here and apologize!"
The sales clerk hadn't expected to run into such a tough customer. She hesitantly walked up to them and said, "I'm sorry!"
Director Zhou looked at Lu Yuanqing: "Look!"
Seeing Lu Yuanbo and the others' expressions out of the corner of his eye, Lu Yuanqing figured that he had regained face and it shouldn't leave any lasting trauma, so he waved his hand and said, "Never mind!"
After saying that, Lu Yuanqing was about to leave when he seemed to remember something and turned to the sales clerk, saying, "By the way, you just said I was implying something about you. Maybe you're a little slow on the uptake. I was just being direct!"
No matter how bad the sales clerk's expression was, Lu Yuanqing turned and left without even looking at her.
"Humph!"
Lu Yuanbo and his group followed behind Lu Yuanqing. When they passed the sales clerks, they imitated Lu Yuanbo and all snorted at them.
It has to be said that being thick-skinned means you really don't care about anything.
Normally, after what happened, Lu Yuanqing would have taken them downstairs, but Lu Yuanqing was no ordinary person. He led a large group of kids straight to the cosmetics counter next door.
The young girl should still care about her appearance; looking pretty makes her feel better.
Lu Yuanqing thought that since he couldn't afford a watch, he should at least buy some face cream!
No! Buy more, he needs to use face cream too, he wants to be a refined man.
"I want to buy face cream. Hmm, what's this? Phoenix Pearl Cream? They even have Pechoin now! Ah! It's a bit expensive!"
A group of people watched in disbelief as Lu Yuanqing quickly selected a face cream, bought a Phoenix Pearl Cream, and then, to the astonishment of all the sales clerks on the second floor, took out his money, paid, and left.
"They're rich! They bought ten or so yuan's worth in one go."
"Yes! I thought he was someone who couldn't afford a single penny, but I was wrong!"
As soon as Lu Yuanhuan stepped out of the second floor, she grabbed Lu Yuanqing's hand and said, "Brother, why are you spending money so recklessly!"
A dozen or so yuan is enough for them to use for a long time.
"Xiao west and I really don't need this!"
Lu Yuanhuan was filled with regret. If she had known that Xiao Xi would be seen at the counter, she should have stopped her.
Her third brother dotes on them. On the first floor, Xiao Nan just said that she had never eaten peach shortbread before, and her third brother bought several packs!
The more effortlessly Lu Yuanqing took out his money, the more distressed Lu Yuanhuan felt inside.
With no one to supervise him, Third Brother was incredibly generous with his money.
"Uh!" Lu Yuanqing chuckled awkwardly, "Little sister, I also care about my face."
"Huh?" Lu Yuanhuan tilted her head, puzzled.
"So, I'm not only buying it for you and Xiaoxi, but I'm going to use it too!" Although Lu Yuanqing felt a little embarrassed, as long as it was usable, that was fine.
It's because men these days don't care about their appearance!
They even thought that wiping one's face was a woman's job.
Lu Yuanhuan: "..." I don't understand, but I respect it!