My girlfriend is from 1949

Chapter 11: Attempts and Mental Preparation

The vast space that comes into view feels like entering another world.

The extensive network of elevators and corridors, along with the bright and clean shops, is a feast for the eyes.

Lin Wan blinked her big eyes, suddenly realizing that her previous confidence had been hasty.

Shanghai No. 1 Department Store was the largest department store in the Republic of China era, occupying an entire building with an area of ​​21000 square meters.

In terms of area and scale, it is much larger than the department stores she saw in France.

During the Spring Festival of 37, she also took photos at the First Department Store, specifically reporting on the crowded scene.

I still vividly remember that noisy and crowded scene.

The large shopping mall in front of Coco seemed to open up another world, with the crisscrossing passages overhead appearing as if they were their own private domain.

Although there were many people coming and going, even more than during the Chinese New Year at the No. 1 Department Store.

However, despite the leisurely stroll and occasional visits to the brightly lit shops on both sides, the mall did not feel crowded at all.

I even saw a children's train traveling through the aisle, and the children's faces were full of happy smiles.

Lin Wan looked up at the huge shopping mall and was completely shocked by its enormous scale.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Just how big is this?!"

This Yida building covers an area of ​​240,000 square meters, which is more than ten times the size of the No. 1 Department Store during the Republic of China era!

No wonder they were so amazed.

She was so surprised when she saw that the entire wall was a huge TV screen that she couldn't stop smiling.

This once again refreshed her understanding of television screen size.

She followed closely beside Chen Huai'an, her eyes sparkling like a country bumpkin visiting the Grand View Garden.

"This is a bubble tea shop, the drinks are really good, want to try some?"

"Try it!"

"This is a dessert shop. The mango pomelo sago is delicious, want to try some?"

"Give it a try!"

"This is a claw machine; girls and children love to play it."

"This time there's no second half to the sentence?"

"Um... just for fun?"

"Just having some fun!"

Lin Wan drank milk tea and ate dessert, her big, dark eyes fixed on the claw machines, unable to move.

Especially when she sees someone catch a plush toy, she will smile knowingly, her pretty face full of eagerness.

Seeing her adorable appearance, Chen Huai'an couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

Only then did I realize that she was just a girl in her early twenties, a time when she was curious about everything and loved to play.

I took out my phone, scanned the QR code, and instantly redeemed 100 game coins.

Each attempt costs 4 game coins and can be made 25 times.

As game coins were inserted, the control buttons lit up: "You can play now."

Lin Wan's eyes lit up, and she eagerly gripped the control lever.

She had been observing how the people around her played and had already figured out the basic rules.

After all, even four- or five-year-old children can play it, and they can learn it just by looking at it.

As the joystick moves, the claws on top of the box also move.

After confirming that the position was correct, I followed the example of the child next to me and pressed the big round button hard.

The iron claw inside the box slowly descended, grabbed the locked doll, and slowly rose.

Unfortunately, it fell off due to shaking just as it was about to be moved to the retrieval opening.

"Oh dear~ so close~!" Lin Wan's big eyes were full of regret.

Chen Huai'an smiled, inserted some game coins, and encouraged him, "Failure is the mother of success, keep going!"

"Hmm!" Lin Wan nodded her little head and focused intently on moving the iron claw again.

Chen Huai'an helped check the angle from the side: "A little more to the right, that's too far, a little to the left, that's about right."

At the same time, you can smell the delicate fragrance emanating from her beautiful hair.

Ugh~.

As the claws descended, they caught another Patrick Star.

It moved slowly and successfully landed in the retrieval slot.

"Gotcha! I gotcha!"

Lin Wan's eyes widened with excitement, and she was as happy as a child.

Holding the toy doll she had caught herself, her big eyes crinkled into crescent moons with a smile.

Her beautiful, sunny, and energetic smile made the other men in the store steal glances at her out of the corner of their eyes.

Lin Wan was already very beautiful, and the modern and fashionable perm made her even more beautiful.

Even without makeup, she's prettier than those livestreamers who use beauty filters.

The two were happily and intently holding the plush toys, completely unaware that their heads were almost touching, like a couple on a date.

No wonder couples like to go to amusement parks on dates; there's a reason for it.

Lin Wan caught a total of 6 dolls and exchanged them for a gray Haiwa doll that could be hung on her bag.

An old-fashioned camera was hanging on the doll, which perfectly suited her profession as a journalist.

Claw machines are so much fun!

Holding the Haiwa doll in her small hands, she happily followed Chen Huai'an.

With delicious food and fun activities, she's growing to love this mall more and more.

Welcome!

The two entered a women's clothing store, where a female sales clerk immediately greeted them.

Smiling, she introduced, "These are all the latest styles this year. If you like them, you can try them on. With such a great figure, they'll definitely look amazing on you!"

Lin Wan is 170 cm tall and has a well-proportioned figure. Even her old-fashioned shirt and pants look retro and beautiful on her.

The only downside is that the bust size is a bit small.

Judging by appearances, only A is possible.

Lin Wan curiously browsed the clothes on the shelf, but hesitated when she saw the tank top and hot pants recommended by the sales clerk.

The fabric used in these two pieces of clothing is only enough to cover the private parts.

Especially the tank top has a very low back opening, almost exposing the entire back.

It's understandable that a girl living in an era when women were just beginning to be allowed to wear underwear might feel some resistance when suddenly dressed in modern tank tops and hot pants.

If this happened in her time, she would definitely be condemned as immoral and corrupt!

Even the nightclub dancers dress more conservatively than this!

Fortunately, along the way, I saw many girls dressed like this, and there was nothing special about it.

Otherwise, people might think it's intentional to embarrass someone.

Lin Wan pursed her red lips, momentarily caught in a dilemma.

"These are just ordinary clothes; girls these days dress like this!"

It's a fashion trend of this era, and I can't criticize it with prejudice.

Moreover, I am a soldier on the covert front, and I came here to conduct reconnaissance and intelligence gathering!

The instructor once said that the best way to understand someone is to integrate into their life.

Only by integrating myself can I better understand this world.

Whew~.

Wanwan, you can do it! Keep it up!

Lin Wan took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself and encouraging herself to accept this seemingly indecent but ordinary clothing.

It's even been elevated to the level of a mission!

Lin Wan had already mentally prepared herself to accept it and was just about to pick up the tank top as recommended by the sales clerk.

She gritted her teeth and prepared to change into clothes that would have been criticized as indecent in the Republic of China era.

A gentle voice came from beside me: "This outfit suits you quite well, why don't you try it?"