Time Travel: Female Cannon Fodder of the Republic of China

The after-sales clerk smiled good-naturedly and led the three people to the counter where Omega was placed.

Ai Shutong looked down and saw that the watches inside were very different from the ones she saw last time. She thought that there were really a lot of rich people in Beijing.

Almost all the watches in the cabinet were taken out and Ai Shutong tried them on. She looked left and right and found that there were two models that she really liked.

One is inlaid with diamonds, which is particularly dazzling and costs more than 2,000 yuan. The other has a smaller dial, which is very suitable for Ai Shutong's slender wrist.

As I was hesitating, I heard two people next to me talking about Rolex.

Ai Shutong took a look with interest and saw, wow! It’s more expensive than Omega.

It wasn’t here the last time I came. This is new stuff!

Her motto is to only buy expensive things, not the right ones.

She decided to buy a Rolex.

Ai Shutong didn't come forward either, but waited leisurely by the side.

Sure enough, after a while, the two men left without buying anything.

She smiled and said to the salesperson, "I want to see a Rolex."

The salesperson smiled good-naturedly, "Miss, your wrists are quite slender, and the dials of the new Rolex watches are quite large, so they are not suitable for you."

Ai Shutong: "I'm not wearing it myself, I want to buy it as a birthday gift for a friend."

"My friend is the daughter of the British ambassador. Only a Rolex is worthy of her."

After saying that, he quickly walked to the Rolex counter, turned around and said to the salesperson: "Don't worry, my master is very rich and can afford a Rolex!"

There are four Rolexes in total, all of different models. Each dial is relatively large. Of course, Ai Shutong took each one in her hand and looked at it.

Finally, I chose a watch that cost more than 5,000 yuan.

The bolder you are, the bigger your heart is!

If you don't take advantage of it, you're a bastard!

Ai Shutong put the watch back into the watch box and said, "I want this one!"

"Do you know the Jin Mansion in Donghuai Hutong?"

Before the salesperson in suits could answer, a salesperson in a robe next to him asked, "But is this the original Beizi Mansion?"

The salesman in a robe was about forty years old, wore glasses, and looked very knowledgeable.

Ai Shutong quickly replied: "Yes, yes, it is the mansion."

"My master is now the director of the Education Bureau. He happened to go to the Education Bureau for work today. I will ask him for money tomorrow and then come back to get this watch. Please help me put it away first."

As soon as these words were spoken, the suit salesman was completely expressionless.

The salesman in the long robe was very experienced and smiled and said, "Okay, I'll keep it for you for one more day. In fact, such an expensive watch will not be sold in the short term even if it is placed on the counter."

Ai Shutong: "I finally picked out something I like, please help me put it away."

"I know that these watches are shipped from Switzerland by water. If someone buys them, it will be difficult for me to find a watch like this again."

"Thank you uncle for letting me stay one more day."

Seeing her politeness, the salesperson in the long gown waved his hand and said, "Your wife and daughter have come to our store to buy watches several times before. They are our regular customers. You don't have to be polite, Miss."

After saying that, he turned around and whispered a few words to the suit salesperson.

It seems that this middle-aged man in the robe is a leader!

This leader is pretty good, and you can tell at first glance that he’s capable of getting things done!

The middle-aged man in the robe didn't know he was being praised by Ai Shutong. He wrapped the watch himself and put it in the safe.

Then, in the notebook at the counter, write down the reservation of a watch for Jinfu in Donghuai Hutong, etc.

Ai Shutong became happy again when she saw that he had written it down seriously. After thanking him and the salesperson again, she turned around and took Bai Guo and Liu Shun out of the store.

As soon as I left the store, I heard Bai Guo worriedly say, "Miss, that watch is too expensive. Will the master agree to buy it?"

Ai Shutong walked towards the carriage without looking back, "Bai Guo, calm down. You are a maid in the Jin Mansion. Learn from Uncle Liu!"

Liu Shun...

He has been depressed by the young lady!!!

I don’t want to say anything!

Anyway, the lady won’t listen to him!

If Jin Heng hadn't already spent all the money on his haircut, she really wanted to eat out before going back.

Oh! Her roast duck, her steak...

I can only find another chance to eat it next time.

In the evening, Jin Hengsu returned to the Jin Mansion, and Liu Shun reported to Ai Shutong immediately.

After a long silence, Jin Hengsu finally nodded.

This means giving the money directly to Sir John, but he may not accept it.

This way, giving it to his daughter in the form of a gift is also a good idea.

***

Time quickly came to the eighth day of June.

Jin Minzhen, Jin Minqian, Jin Minpan, Jin Minfan, and Ai Shutong are all going to take the entrance examination for Beiman Girls' High School.

Five of us gathered around the car, looking at each other.

Ai Shutong wisely turned around and got into the carriage, leaving the four people to compete there.

There are several small Western-style buildings standing on the north side of Dengshikou Street in Dongcheng District. This is the location of Beiman Girls’ High School.

Today is the day of the girls' high school entrance examination, and the streets are filled with cars and carriages.

Young girls, well-dressed and well-mannered, got out of the car and entered the school one after another, accompanied by their families.

This school can be described as a concentration camp for young ladies from wealthy families. No matter if they are rich or powerful, as long as they want their daughters to go to school, they will want to send them here.

Every girl who can study here has a background. Regardless of whether they can graduate or not, it will enhance their reputation and add a lot of help to their social life and marriage.

The four girls in the Jin family had the same idea.

Ever since Mina was sent away, they have all had some shadows left in their hearts. The fear of the unknown future has prompted them to urgently want to improve their own value.

After all, the more valuable the goods are, the less likely they will be given away easily.

The young and beautiful girls lined up to get their number tags and entered the examination room. The bustling street outside gradually returned to calm.

English and arithmetic are not difficult at all for Ai Shutong.

As for Chinese, it is interspersed with classical Chinese. Although she has read a lot of classical Chinese these days, she is still unsure about the translation.

She looked up and saw many girls answering the questions with brushes.

Shaking her head helplessly, she still picked up the pen.

Even if she practices for a few more years, her calligraphy cannot compare to those who have been holding a brush since birth.

She tried her best to write the words neatly, stroke by stroke.

On June 15th, the sun was scorching the earth.

Li Yanran, Chu Yiwan and Wang Xuehui rarely gathered in the hall of the inner courtyard.

After a while, Liu Shun walked in quickly. Just as he was about to salute, Li Yanran interrupted him, "Okay, okay, hurry up and tell me."

Liu Shun said, "Miss Three and Miss Four passed the exam."

After two seconds of silence, he continued, "Ms. Shutong also passed the exam. She did very well, ranked third, and her tuition was waived."

Li Yanran and Chu Yiwan asked in a rush, "Where's the eldest lady?"

"Where's Miss Fifth?"

Liu Shun bowed respectfully and replied, "The eldest and fifth young ladies are not on the admission list."