Li Qian thought about it and said, "Nowadays, if people want to see it, it's very fashionable. It's very bright and beautiful, unless they follow the customs here. I decided to buy the local fashion, "he said.
Lee Yanyi said, "Since you've made up your mind, take a good look at the ladies' clothes here."
Li Qian said, "I have been very careful. There were quite a few beautiful ladies dressed in a perfect outfit. Some of them are dressed extravagantly, some of them are simply dressed, and all of them look pleasing to the eye. "
Li Yao said, "Then you must take care of a role model and dress up like her."
The two siblings walked on for a distance. Li Qian pointed forward and said, "It seems that there are many people there. Let's go and take a look." If there's a suitable hotel, we'll book a room first, then go out and buy some clothes. " Li Yashun pointed to it and nodded in agreement.
Before long, the two of them had arrived. It was the heart of Cross Street. All around, all the way to the north, people moving in and out of sight, cars coming in and out of sight. Left sometimes shun the inn, the right day of the popular shops. Looking down the street, he saw many shops. Shops, hotels, restaurants, clothing stores, embroidery shops, barbershops, shoe repair shops, framed shops... He couldn't see the end of it. In some shops, there were chartered cars, vendors, and loud shouts.
After reading, Lee Yanyi said, "This is probably the center of the bustle, the most bustling place in the entire city. We'll live here. "
The two headed straight for the Shun Inn. When you get closer, see the front door decorate fresh and beautiful. The stairs rose higher and higher. The cloister was winding all the way to the pavilion. The fence was embroidered and the building was three stories high. On the floral window, there is "congratulations on your fortune," and on the door, "Welcome." The two of them enjoyed the scene and walked up the stairs.
The worker was wearing an embroidered dress. He was a mister and welcomed the two of them outside. "Welcome to the store, both of you! Would you two like to stay in the inn? "
Lee Yanyi nodded and asked, "Are there any other rooms?"
The assistant said, "Yes." There were large rooms, there were small rooms, there were also suites, and there were also two small rooms in the large room. "You can ensure that it will be suitable for you and the young miss to stay here."
The shop assistant led the way up the stairs. Lee Yanyi looked around as she walked. Everywhere she passed, the facilities had to be clean and tidy. The walls were white against the snow, and the room was filled with the fragrance of flowers.
The waiter stopped in front of a door, opened it, and smiled. "Please have a look, this is the most luxurious room in our shop. It just so happens that it is used to entertain distinguished guests like the two of you."
When Lee Yanyi looked inside, she saw that the furnishings were exquisite, like a living room with two beautifully decorated bedrooms. Lee Yanyi turned around and said to the shop assistant, "Thank you, sir!" This is where we siblings will live. "
The assistant wrote in his store book and asked, "How many days do you two want to stay here?"
"We're here to look for relatives. We can't leave until we find relatives," Li Yao said.
The clerk said, "I don't think it will be too hard for you two to find your relatives. At most, a day or two. Then write it for two days. Two for six dollars. "
After Lee Yanyi handed over the money, the assistant asked again: "Which street do you live on? What alley? "
Li Yao said, "Speaking of which, I'm ashamed. We haven't even been to a relative's house, so we don't know his address." Before he came, he heard from others that he lived in Chaozhou City. "
The assistant said, "The ingredients are easy to find." After saying that, he left.
Lee Yanyi asked, "Sir, what kind of street is this? What alley? "
This is Crossroads Street," said the clerk. "It's the busiest place in the city. With ten big deals lined up here, people usually call it Ten Streets. To the east is the Satin Lane; to the west is the Embroidery Lane; to the south is the Printing and Dyeing Lane; to the back is the Sixth Mother Lane; and not far north is the Flower Street Lane.
Lee Yanyi exclaimed, "This place is really famous!"
The shop assistant smiled and said, "It's not a Blessed Land, but it's worth a trip." Then he said, "How should I address you? must be a local celebrity? "
Li Yao said, "My relative's surname is Dongfang, and they have two names. His father's name was famous. I wonder if mister knows these two people? " The waiter said, "I'm a stranger. "Forgive me for my limited experience."
Li Yao said, "I'm not familiar with this place. Sir, please have the opportunity to inquire about it." I'll thank you first. "
The assistant said, "You're welcome. You're welcome. I have a lot of acquaintances here, just ask for me. " The man went downstairs.
Li Qian went into her room, put away her belongings, and came out again: "Brother, it's still early, let's go out to buy clothes when the streets are full."
Li Yao said, "Now that I'm hungry, I want to go out and eat something." The siblings locked the door and went out into the street. Li Qian said, "Brother, let's head north to take a look. I see that it seems to have more people on it. "
Lee Yanyi looked to the north and saw that there were indeed many people walking on the street and many shops. The two of them walked towards the north as they browsed through the city. Seeing that there was a luxurious building in the east side of the road, he thought it must be a shop. The two of them went closer to take a look. He saw several steps in front of the door, and under the eaves of the building was a row of magnificent railings. A few brightly dressed, freshly painted girls were standing against the railing. There were a few flowerbeds outside the railing, and a few cart-pulling flowerbeds were parked at the edge of the yard, then turned around and joked with the girls inside the railing.
Li Qian only paid attention to the girls and asked Li Yao, "Brother, this is the theater garden, right? Why are those girls dressed so brightly? " When Li Yan saw the sign that read "Pear Fragrance Garden", she turned her head and said, "Don't look at it, little sister." Let's get out of here. This is a brothel. " The two of them continued forward and saw three brothels in succession. Li Yao said, "This is really depressing. Let's go back."
The two walked back a few steps and turned west. They saw a tall tower in front of them. Li Yao said, "Little sister, I saw that the rice bowl with red cloth on it was fresh. It must be a good restaurant. We'll eat there first, then we'll go buy clothes. " Li Qian was already unable to endure the hunger any longer and nodded in agreement.
When the two of them arrived at the entrance of the restaurant, they saw a sign that read "Fragrance Inn". The two of them were overjoyed. They went inside and ordered some food to eat. The mother and daughter duo came through the door. The girl was statuesque and well-dressed. She was dressed in a pink embroidered dress with a raised border. She wore a skirt that was covered with hundreds of pale green creases. Her hair was dyed black, and her jewellery glistened brightly. Her face was white and her eyebrows were thin. When she saw Lee Yanyi sitting opposite her mother for a meal, she also pulled her mother and said softly, "Mom, let's just eat something random here."
The lady wore short-sleeved clothes, and the bracelet on her wrist glittered with golden light. She smiled at her daughter and said, "This child just came out for a short while and is already hungry."
The mother and daughter sat down at an empty table and ordered food as well. When Li Qian saw the girl's beautiful and well-dressed appearance, she stole glances at her over and over again. "Brother, what do you think of that young lady's clothes?"
Lee Yanyi whispered, "Ah, so beautiful!" He was also full of spirit. If little sister likes it, then dress up like her. " Li Qian whispered, "She's dressed decently, it's just that I don't like the color."
Li Yao said, "You can choose your own color to imitate her pattern."
Li Qian said, "Why are the people here dressed like performers and dressed like this? I said no. "
After having her meal, Lee Yanyi left the restaurant and walked west for a short distance. Then, she saw another luxurious store. On the card, it said, "Miss Mei Store." The two happily entered. There were countless number of different kinds of clothes. There were all kinds of jewelry inside the glass counter. They were made of gold, silver, and jade. They were all beautiful and dazzling.
Li Qian was extremely happy as she read more carefully. The seller was a young lady who received Lissy warmly. She helped Li Qian choose two sets of good clothes, then helped Li Qian put them on so she could look in the mirror. Li Qian looked into the mirror and was immediately filled with joy when she saw her beautiful appearance and the novelty on her face. The young lady winked at the gentleman behind the jewelry counter.
It was the owner. He immediately took out a set of jewelry, and said to Li Qian: "Miss bought clothes, she is now beautiful, and still needs jewelry. If you wear this set of jewelry, it will be even more luxurious and elegant. Jewellery is also cheap. " Li Qian was worried about asking for the price if she used too much money. She turned around and glanced at Lee Yanyi.
Li Yao said, "As long as little sister likes it, brother is not afraid of spending money." When the gentleman heard this, he immediately took out a box of cosmetics and said, "Miss looks beautiful, and don't forget to buy it. It can make the young lady look new and beautiful all the time. "
Li Qian then asked about the price, took the jewelry and cosmetics together, and said, "Sir, how much do you want to pay in total?" That Mister and Young Miss hurriedly counted and quickly checked their accounts.
The teacher said, "One hundred and seventy yuan."
Li Qian said, "How about one hundred and fifty yuan?"
The gentleman smiled and said, "You don't have to pay much. Ten more. "I can forgive you for buying so much."
Li Yan paid one hundred and sixty dollars. The Mister and Miss said, "Welcome back, both of you!"
Lee Yanyi walked out of the shop and into the street. "Sister, you go back to the hotel alone," she said. I saw that there were many people on the streets, so I wanted to ask some questions about Dongfang Yijie. "
Li Qian said, "Brother, don't argue with others. You have to go back earlier." Li Qian happily left first.
Lee Yanyi stopped to look and saw that his sister had turned south after leaving the street. He relaxed and looked west again. Not far away, in front of a shop in Dao Bei, two youths were chatting as they pulled a cart.
Lee Yanyi walked up and said, "Brothers, I have something to trouble you with."
The two of them sized up Li Yan and said, "Mister, you have something to tell me. "You're welcome."
Li Yao said, "I would like to ask the two of you about a person called Dongfang Yijie. Do you know which street he lives in? " Hearing this, one of them shook his head while the other thought deeply.
Lee Yanyi continued, "I'm a relative of his. I came to find him for the first time, so I'm not familiar with his address."
The person who was thinking hard was called Huang Er. Usually, he was always warm and helpful to others. He said, "I've heard of the man you're looking for. However, I don't have the details of his address in the city. "
Another person said: "Huang Er is really knowledgeable. I've never heard of anyone here with the surname Dongfang. " Lee Yanyi took out a cigarette and passed it to the two of them, "Please ask around for me, brothers." I have a reward. My name is Lee Yanyi and I live upstairs at the 'Shun' Inn. There's news, please come and find me. "
Huang Er took a drag from his cigarette and said: "There's no need to thank me. We don't dare to say please. "We were just pulling around randomly, I'll help you ask wherever you want."
Another person laughed, "Mister, you don't know about this. This Huang Er of ours is nicknamed the 'All Things Are With'. If he were to sincerely help you, he would definitely be able to find her. You can entrust him with this. "
Li Yao said, "Then I will really have to trouble Second Brother Huang."
Huang Er did not refuse and continued to ponder: "I've only met this Easterner once. He was either studying abroad or working there. He never seems to be in town. I saw him on the river last year. He was playing boating with a girl. I heard the girl call him by his name. I don't know which street she lives on. I can definitely help you find this person. "
Hearing Huang Eryi's words, Lee Yanyi was very happy. He thought to himself, "It's good that there really is such a person here." My brother and sister did not run away for nothing. You don't have to worry about not being able to find him. " When Lee Yanyi heard that a young girl and a young lady were boating on the river, he felt a little uneasy. He exchanged a few more pleasantries, bade the two farewell, and returned to the shop. Seeing that her brother had returned, Li Qian asked, "Brother, did you find out about it?
Lee Yanyi pretended to smile and said, "Congratulations, sister! Congratulations, little sister! Dongfang Yijie must be living here. There was a youth called Huang Er who was pulling the carriage. He knew of Dongfang Yijie. Huang Er also promised to help me find him. "
Li Qian said, "As long as we didn't run in vain. It wasn't hard to find him. This city was still small compared to Beijing. "It will only take a day or two for us to find his house." He then asked, "Then what about Huang Er and the rest of the family?"
Lee Yanyi was worried that his sister would be worried and said, "Huang Er only met Yiping once, so I'm not very familiar with him." He told me to wait here for his news. " Delighted, Li Qian went downstairs to take a bath. I'm going to see you tomorrow.