"They came all the way from South City to buy Body-Shaping Pants here, and they bought more than a dozen pairs at once. I bet they were picking them up for other people."
"Really? Are these Body-Shaping Pants that popular?"
Liang Ying had barely finished speaking when Shanhu pointed to the television on the metal shelf behind her. "Look at the TV!"
Liang Ying turned around. This mutton hotpot restaurant was privately owned, and private owners had more freedom than state-run businesses. The owner had put a television against the wall so customers could watch while they ate.
An interview was on.
The guest was Zhang Lili, a popular actress who happened to be quite close to the old lady in their family. But right now, Liang Ying's eyes were fixed on Zhang Lili's pants.
She was wearing pure black Body-Shaping Pants with high heels. Zhang Lili was tall and long-legged to begin with, and the outfit made her especially striking.
A man at the next table said, "Hey, Zhang Lili's a real beauty. If I could marry a woman like her, I'd die a happy man."
"Get out of here. Don't you know Zhang Lili's your brother's wife?" his companion joked.
Lin Lu and Liang Ying exchanged amused glances.
Lin Lu said, "Liang Ying, this is great news! Zhang Lili's a star. Now that she's worn Body-Shaping Pants, ours will sell even better!"
"That's what I'm thinking too. Lin Lu, I need to call back right away and order another five hundred bolts of fabric." Liang Ying's heart raced. She could almost see stacks of banknotes flying into her pocket. "Could you do me a favor too? Spread the word about our company. Tell people we specialize in Body-Shaping Pants and make them in every color."
"Of course." Lin