Over the next few days, I learned the business from Lily.
She taught me how to attract customers, how to showcase clothes, and how to haggle effectively.
I discovered Lily had an exceptional talent for reading people. She could understand a customer’s preferences perfectly after just a few sentences. She was also quick–witted, able to describe an ordinary polyester shirt as if it were a masterpiece.
Young women would listen, entranced, and reach for their wallets without hesitation.
“Minnie, you’ve got a good foundation. You’re pretty and look good in everything. From now on, you’ll be my model. Just stand in front of the stall, and I guarantee the orders will double!” Lily told me while arranging clothes.
I felt a bit embarrassed by her compliments. Though she was still a newcomer in the business field, I was surprised by how successful Lily’s business was. Even the salary she offered was twice what I had earned before.
When I received my first month’s pay, my hands trembled with excitement. This was my first taste of financial independence since the divorce. An unprecedented sense of security blossomed within me.
“Next time, I’ll take you to Garrisonville to buy inventory. The women there are more progressive and dress more stylishly! Minnie, don’t think that a divorce is the end of the world. The good days are still ahead!” Lily said enthusiastically while
