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Chapter 209 Macy's Department Store
Macy's, located at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and 14th Street, was originally founded by Rowland Macy, but its operation and ownership have now been sold to the Strauss brothers.

The building currently has seven floors and uses a relatively advanced reinforced concrete structure, which creates a spacious and comfortable interior.

Larry led Logan and Mr. Dunbar into this commercial mecca, hailed as the "world's largest store," and were instantly awestruck by the unparalleled luxury of the era.

Macy's features a semi-hollow design on the ground floor, making you feel as if you've entered a cathedral upon entering the building. The ceiling is adorned with a giant mosaic rainbow dome composed of 40 custom-made stained glass pieces from Tiffany & Co.

Beneath the dome, a pipe organ that can only be described as magnificent stands at the very center of the atrium.

Every Christmas or New Year, when this pipe organ, as big as eight grand pianos, plays, its beautiful music fills the entire venue, creating one of the most glamorous moments in New York's business district.

Almost all subsequent department stores around the world have been poor imitators of Macy's. This is because Macy's had the earliest established business model, operating philosophy, floor plan, and product display, and these concepts and models were defined as the highest standard for department stores from the very beginning.

The first floor is best suited for window displays of jewelry, cosmetics, luxury goods, and rare items from around the world.

The second floor is the women's fashion customization area, including dresses, skirts and accessories.

The third floor is a men's section, with everything from suits and canes to shirts, top hats, and belts.

Compared to the second floor, the men's shopping area at this time places more emphasis on privacy. There are almost no female staff members; instead, young, handsome male staff members dressed in bright colors will be in charge of the gentlemen's shopping.

The fourth, fifth, and sixth floors are dedicated to hobby items, children's clothing and toys, furniture, and kitchenware, respectively.

As for the most mysterious seventh floor, it is said to be a private salon or a special exhibition area, but it can only be entered by invitation, and entry to the seventh floor is also through a special passage, which ordinary people do not have the right to use.

Larry brought Logan and Mr. Dunbar here, mainly to buy clothes. The jeans he wore while horseback riding in Boston have caused him endless trouble on the train and in New York these past few days; he gets strange looks everywhere he goes.

Larry hasn't reached the level where he can be detached from worldly affairs yet. On the contrary, his current task is to integrate into New York, so this kind of "clothes make the man" approach to interpersonal relationships is indispensable.

The three of them went straight to the men's section on the third floor, selected a few counters selling ready-made clothes, and began to choose clothes.

First, we need to select someone for Logan. Although he's already a small-time millionaire, he still needs to keep a very low profile for the sake of his "undercover" mission.

Five thick linen shirts with slightly different colors and patterns, and two white lace shirts for formal occasions.

Two single-breasted suits and trousers, a black tuxedo, two light-colored vests, and two pairs of leather shoes.

This is the standard attire for a young, preppy office worker.

Larry watched Logan's shy and proper demeanor after he put on a suit, and felt that he was still missing something. After thinking for a moment, Larry suddenly realized and picked out a narrow black tie from the counter next to him and put it on him.

"That's it! It matches the biography I wrote for you. Remember to memorize those materials when you get back to your apartment!" Larry instructed.

Logan was a little nervous. It was the first time he had dressed so formally, and the tight clothes made him feel like he didn't dare to twist or bend over while standing.

Larry looked at his face and frowned. "It's been a year, and your acne still hasn't cleared up. It looks disgusting... Oh well, there's an advantage to it, it's safer!"

Logan paused, then asked, "What do you mean by 'relatively safe'?"

Larry didn't answer, but instead began helping Mr. Dunbar choose clothes.

Mr. Dunbar's choice was even more unusual.

Because he is a bodyguard, he needs to carry a gun and perform large turns, sudden stops, or running, so his clothes need to meet the requirements of his job while also blending into New York as much as possible without looking out of place.

Larry chose a single-breasted lightweight wool overcoat for him, and a loose-fitting heavy wool suit. Both jackets were loosely cut, allowing room for a gun at the waist and holsters under the arms. In addition, he received one each of navy blue, dark gray, and black shirts; the darker colors of the shirts also helped to conceal the outline of the guns.

Choose wool pants made of elastic fabric with a loose fit to ensure freedom of movement when running or squatting.

The shoes are suede shoes with thick cowhide soles, providing good grip and making them perfect for running.

Mr. Dunbar's most important accessory was actually his vest, because a loose, thick, and resilient flannel vest could prevent weapons from protruding and conceal the pistol at his waist.

In addition, Larry also provided Mr. Dunbar with a thick chain pocket watch that could be used as a flail. This exaggerated watch chain could also attract attention and better distract others from the gun at his waist.

Larry's choice was simple, because he didn't need to hide anything.

A classic black double-breasted long dress, knee-length, looks very formal and dignified.

Two dark-colored formal suits.

I chose two vests, one light and one dark. The light one is for formal occasions, while the dark one can also cover the gun holster under my arm.

There are three shirts, all of which are classic white shirts.

He chose two pairs of plain twill trousers, and for accessories, he opted for a silk top hat, grey gloves, and a dark grey tie.

Even after his rebirth, Larry still found it very difficult to get used to the cane and top hat. These two most masculine pieces of equipment at the moment actually made Larry feel like he was wearing special effects...

However, Larry still prepared one.

In addition, there is a complete riding outfit, which can be worn to participate in equestrian competitions and dressage.

Of course, Larry also prepared a set of ordinary clothes for himself, just like Logan's, to disguise himself.

Macy's pioneered the industry's first business strategy of fixed prices, no bargaining, and full refunds and exchanges, so price is not a concern.

The total is $1129.5! The price is mainly due to the fabric; Larry chose the best fabric currently available for the style.

Larry filled out a check and handed it to the counter, telling everyone to put on their clothes before leaving.

When the three walked out of Macy's, they were aggressive and domineering, looking like a different time-traveling version of the Inception trio.

When he left, Logan was carrying two rectangular boxes containing his clothes, wrapped in Macy's signature ribbon.

His toes were already pointing towards Greenwich Village, but he was still turned towards Larry, muttering with a pained expression, "Larry... I'm really nervous. Am I really going to work at Morgan Bank?"

Larry comforted him, "What's there to be nervous about! Just focus on your work! Use your special abilities to win over more friends and girls. I'm counting on you to get more information!"

Logan nodded, looked at the two of them gratefully, and asked, "And what about you?"

Larry laughed and said, "Me? I'm going to enjoy this damn, idle afternoon! Goodbye, Morgan boy!"

With that, Larry grabbed Dunbar and strode away, leaving Logan standing there bewildered in the wind.

(End of this chapter)