Qin Tian, with his cousin and cousin, arrived at Yucheng Mall before Xia Nuannuan's family returned.
Many shops in the mall were already open, especially the snack shops and milk tea shops outside, with many young people patronizing them.
Tang Wen went to buy three cups of milk tea, while Qin Tian and his cousin bought some roasted chestnuts and grilled skewers.
Afterward, the three of them entered the mall while eating.
Taking the elevator to the third floor women's wear area, his mother's clothing store had also called the store manager to open for business.
"Nuannuan's Boutique? Tian Ge, Auntie really considers this future daughter-in-law, naming the clothing store after Sister-in-law?"
Tang Wen said with surprise upon seeing the store name.
Qin Tian threw the wooden skewer he had finished with into the trash can and smiled, "Let's go and take a look."
The three of them entered the store, and a middle-aged woman immediately greeted them with a warm smile.
"Little boss, you're here!"
The woman was the store manager hired by his mother. She had many years of experience in clothing sales and was very diligent and responsible, managing the store's business in an orderly fashion.
When his mother distributed the last month's salary before the New Year, she had also given her a big red envelope.
"Yes, these are my cousin and cousin. I brought them here to play and dropped by to take a look."
Qin Tian explained with a smile, glancing around and asking, "How's business today? Are you the only one working, Sister Fan?"
"Yes, today it's mostly young people who are here to play and watch movies. Not many people are buying clothes. I can handle it, so I didn't ask them to come."
The woman replied with a gentle smile.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard. Nothing much is happening at home today anyway."
"Tian Ge, the clothes in this store look great. They're very stylish, and the fabric is excellent!"
Tang Wen picked up a sweater and examined it, praising it with a smile.
"I have a collaboration with a clothing company in Jiangcheng. Most of the products in this store are from that company, and they are all good. If you like anything, I'll give it to you as a New Year's gift."
Qin Tian said with a smile.
"I'd better not. I have plenty of clothes."
Tang Wen shook her head and declined. She then added, "Brother, you're collaborating with a clothing company? That sounds amazing."
Tang Heng also looked at him with curiosity.
"Yes, I understand some clothing design, and I've sold a few designs to that company."
Qin Tian pointed to a blue long dress on the wall and said, "Look, that dress was the first one I designed. It sold quite well in the summer."
When the two of them looked at the dress, their eyes widened in astonishment.
"Is that true, little brother? Did you really design this? Don't lie to me!"
Tang Heng confirmed with disbelief.
Qin Tian nodded with a smile.
"This was indeed designed by the little boss. It's so cold now, and the store mainly sells autumn and winter clothes, but customers occasionally still buy this dress, so it's still hanging here."
Sister Fan beside them chimed in with a smile to help verify.
These store employees certainly knew about this. The boss often talked about this matter in the store, and when she talked about her son, she always had a proud and beaming smile, making them employees extremely envious.
"Little brother, how did you manage that?"
Tang Heng's expression was one of utter incredulity.
"Brother Heng, that's why I said before, it's even harder for you to rely on talent!"
Tang Wen patted his shoulder, speaking in a somewhat condescending tone.
"The design draft for that dress was drawn with Nuannuan as the model. The original design draft is still with her, kept as a treasured item."
Qin Tian said with a smile.
Hearing this, the two of them exchanged glances, seeing the envy in each other's eyes.
"Stop, stop, stop, little brother, please don't say any more. I'm going to be so jealous I'll die."
Tang Heng raised his hand in a stop gesture, pleading with a grimace.
"Alas, Brother Heng must be the kind of boy who was unpopular at school. Truly pitiable!"
Tang Wen shook her head and sighed, expressing her pity for him.
"Little Mosquito!!!"
Tang Heng gritted his teeth and put her in a friendly headlock.
"I just accidentally spoke the truth. Don't get so worked up!"
"Still talking!"
"Ah... I can't breathe. I was wrong, I was wrong."
Tang Wen quickly patted his arm with her small hands, apologizing.
"Are you going to keep talking or not?"
"I was wrong, I won't say anymore."
"Hmph!"
Tang Heng grudgingly let her go.
Tang Wen nimbly ran behind Qin Tian to hide and whispered, "Tian Ge, jealousy has distorted his appearance."
"You annoying mosquito, you're still talking!"
Tang Heng pretended to be angry and made a move as if to approach her.
Tang Wen hid herself entirely behind Qin Tian, sticking out her head to make a face at him.
"Alright, alright, stop messing around!"
Qin Tian couldn't help but laugh and spread his arms to separate them. He then asked, "Wenwen, you really don't want any clothes?"
"Hmm... Let's skip this time. When summer comes this year, if Cousin designs any more pretty dresses, can you send me one?"
"That's no problem."
"Hehe... That's great!"
After looking around the store for a while longer, Qin Tian said goodbye to Sister Fan, and the three of them left the store and headed upstairs.
After playing for a while at the roller skating rink, just as they were preparing to go to the arcade, Xia Nuannuan called.
"Brother, we're back. Where are you?"
"We're at the mall. Where are you? Do you want me to pick you up?"
"No, no, we're still on the highway. You guys play. I'll have Dad drop me off directly at the mall entrance later, and I'll come up to find you."
"That works too. I'll wait for you!"
"Mm-hmm, you guys have fun. I'm hanging up now."
"Okay!"
After speaking, Xia Nuannuan on the other end hung up.
"Tian Ge, how much longer until Sister-in-law arrives?"
Tang Wen asked excitedly.
"She's already on the highway. It should be about an hour or so!"
Qin Tian replied with a smile and suggested, "Later, you shouldn't call her Sister-in-law. Call her Sister Nuannuan. She's shy and easily embarrassed, and the term 'Sister-in-law' makes her sound old."
"Hehe... I understand. Then I'll call her Sister Nuannuan!"
Tang Wen nodded cheerfully.
Qin Tian smiled and raised his hand, patting her little head.
After spending time at the arcade on the upper floor, he received another call from Xia Nuannuan.
A few minutes later, Xia Nuannuan appeared at the entrance of the arcade.
"Nuannuan!"
Qin Tian called out, waving his hand.
Xia Nuannuan looked over, her face blooming with a sweet and charming smile, stunning everyone around.
Watching the girl walk briskly towards the handsome boy, many young men seemed to hear the sound of their hearts breaking.
"Brother!"
Xia Nuannuan walked up to Qin Tian, smiling at Tang Wen and Tang Heng beside him.
"This is my cousin Tang Wen from my uncle's side, nicknamed Little Mosquito."
Qin Tian first introduced his cousin.
"Brother, the second part is redundant."
Tang Wen pouted and complained, then greeted Xia Nuannuan with a bright smile.
"Sister Nuannuan, it's finally nice to meet you in person. Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year!"
Xia Nuannuan responded happily.
"This is my second cousin from my uncle's side, and there's also an elder cousin."
Qin Tian continued to introduce Tang Heng.
"Happy New Year, second cousin!"
Xia Nuannuan quickly greeted him.
"Why does that sound a little strange!"
Tang Heng scratched his head, grinned, and said, "Never mind, Sister-in-law, Happy New Year. May I ask, do you have any single girlfriends?"
"Huh?"
Xia Nuannuan was stunned.
"Sister Nuannuan, don't pay attention to him. He's been single for too long, he's gone mad."
Tang Wen leaned into her ear and whispered, covering her mouth with her hand.
Xia Nuannuan blinked dazedly.