Chapter 10: When the sample is displayed
"When the boss yells three, two, one."
"Let's just call each other Eggplant, so that the effect of the photo is that we are smiling."
After saying this, Jiang Xian sighed, thank goodness he had used this method in the future when taking a group photo of the class.
Otherwise, now, she really wouldn't know how to teach a grown man to smile.
Just thinking about it makes me feel... horrified.
Lu Bin has no other advantages except that he is obedient.
After listening to Jiang Xian's suggestion, he didn't ask any questions about why he should call her "Eggplant", but just did as he was told.
Sure enough, with Jiang Xian's suggestion, the subsequent photo-taking process became much smoother.
After taking the photos, the owner of the photo studio told Jiang Xian and the others that it would take at least two hours to develop the photos, and asked them to go somewhere else for a look first.
There's no need to wait here and waste time.
There are so many fun places in this town. Some of them are places where you can kill time, and if all else fails, you can just go shopping in the department store.
His photo studio isn't very big to begin with, and if other customers come over later, these two people staying here will be in the way.
Because two copies of the marriage certificate are required, Jiang Xian and Lu Bin need to develop two photos.
The price of the photos is two dollars each.
Then these two photos will cost four dollars.
After hearing the price, Jiang Xian frowned.
It’s too expensive.
She did not forget that before Lu Bin talked to her about marriage, he specifically pointed out that his family was very poor.
Would these four dollars be a bit of a burden for him?
Although Jiang Xian is not from this era, she has at least read the original book.
Although it is a fictional background, the author should have referred to the background of the 1980s when writing the article.
In his previous life, Jiang Xian often listened to the elders in his family talk about what happened to their older generation.
If that was the case, she roughly estimated in her mind that the average wage per person in that era was about 30 yuan per month.
Maybe the workers in the town, with their stable salary, will earn more.
However, a farmer like Lu Bin may not earn more than 30 yuan a month, not to mention that he has a sick father and mother at home, and it costs money to see a doctor when they are sick.
In this case, others will have some difficulties financially.
So, after hearing the price, Jiang Xian bargained without thinking:
"Boss, can this photo be cheaper?"
"We are really a little short of money."
As soon as Jiang Xian finished speaking, Lu Bin, who was taking money out of his pocket, paused.
He looked up at Jiang Xian and saw her bargaining with the shop owner with a very serious look on her face.
He thought about it and put his hands back into his pocket.
Actually...he could still afford the four dollars price of the photo.
Although his family is really poor, he also knows some ways to make money.
On weekdays, in addition to working to earn money, he would occasionally go hunting in the mountains behind the village.
Hunt some wild boars, wild rabbits, etc., and then take them to the market to exchange for money to improve the living conditions at home.
When he said poor, it was just because there were too many uncertainties at home, so there were many places to spend money, and he couldn't give Jiang Xian a stable life.
After all, the living conditions in the village are definitely not as good as those in the city.
Lu Bin remained silent, waiting to see if Jiang Xian could lower the price.
After all, she had already spoken, so I just listened quietly from behind.
If that doesn't work, he will make up the money.
It's a bit like the wife following the husband's lead.
The owner of the photo studio was shocked when he heard Jiang Xian ask if it could be cheaper.
He was indeed in a difficult situation.
After all, he has run the photo studio for so many years, and the price of these photos has always been this way and has never changed.
He was about to say no, but when the owner of the photo studio thought about how shabby the two men were wearing, he knew that they were probably short of money.
So, he didn't say anything and kept looking at the two of them.
As if he was thinking about something.
Jiang Xian couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
In fact, this was the first time she had ever bargained in her two lifetimes.
After all, in her previous life, she grew up in a wealthy environment and had never suffered any hardship. Her family provided her with ample financial support.
But who could have thought that in this day and age, she would have to beg the boss to give her a cheaper price just for four dollars.
Jiang Xian thought about what had just happened: the owner of the photo studio had invited the store's makeup artist to do makeup and dress them up, and even gave them clothes for free.
But now, they have clearly gained benefits, but they still want to bargain, which is a bit like killing the donkey after it has done its work.
Jiang Xian's face turned slightly red, feeling very embarrassed, but there was nothing he could do as they were poor.
Time remained deadlocked, passing by minute by minute.
Just when Lu Bin and Jiang Xian thought there was no hope of bargaining, they were about to pay.
The owner of the photo studio clapped his hands, laughed, and suggested:
"It's not impossible to make it cheaper."
"But I have a request, I wonder if you agree or not."
The owner of the photo studio was just looking at the film. When he heard Jiang Xian ask if it could be cheaper, he instantly had an idea.
What are the requirements?
After hearing what the photo studio owner said, Jiang Xian and Lu Bin looked at each other.
They both saw confusion in each other's eyes.
Because the two of them really couldn't imagine what the owner of the photo studio was thinking.
Jiang Xian thought, as long as it wasn't too outrageous, she should agree to it.
Anyway, every bit of savings counts.
When it comes to living, you have to be thrifty.
Seeing the two people's puzzled looks, the owner of the photo studio didn't keep them in suspense any longer.
He spoke bluntly:
"You two have such iconic looks, the photos you take will definitely be top-notch."
"What I mean is, we are still short of a sample photo for display at the entrance of our photo studio. If you agree, I will charge you one dollar for two photos. Just for your consideration."
Hearing this, Jiang Xian’s mind started spinning.
To be honest, she is not the type of person who likes to display her photos for others to admire and comment on.
Because she has always been the kind of person who values privacy.
But now, the conditions offered by the owner of this photo studio are indeed tempting enough.
If they did as he said, they could save three dollars.
Jiang Xian was confused and entangled.
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