Xuemei was not in a hurry either. She pretended to be relaxed and watched the salesperson consider it.
The saleswoman was silent for a moment before she nodded with a distressed expression. She handed the two bras to Xuemei and said, "Okay, let's just be friends today. I'll be at the door for you. You can try them on and see if this larger size works for you."
After the ticket seller left, Xuemei took off her coat and sweater, and put her bra directly on top of her bellyband. After fastening it, she jumped twice on the spot and walked quickly. She found that it really had the effect the salesperson said, and the size was about the same. She felt that the more expensive it was, the better.
The salesperson outside the door couldn't help laughing. This batch of bras was purchased by the director in Hai City a few months ago. There were fifteen pieces in total. Except for three pieces bought by employees, only two pieces have been sold so far, and there are ten pieces left.
They were previously hanging in the showroom, but a woman in the back complained that their department store was dishonest for selling such items. The manager had no choice but to move them to the warehouse. To avoid losing money, the manager told them that as long as they could sell the bras, they could keep the excess over the purchase price.
The purchase price of this batch of bras is one yuan, thirty-five cents each. If this comrade buys four at once, she will get sixty cents.
After Xuemei opened the door and asked her to come in, the salesperson slapped her face and walked into the warehouse with a heartbroken look on her face.
"Sister, I want these two pieces. Can you find me two medium-sized ones?" Xuemei said.
"Okay, I'll give you the change. Four pieces cost six yuan in total. Just pay here. I'll go out and give you the order later!" The salesperson couldn't help but smiled happily and went to look for other bras.
Xuemei also knew that these bras would not be easy to sell. After all, people's thinking is still relatively traditional. Besides, they are indeed a bit expensive. Buying three or four feet of white cotton cloth to make a vest is not that expensive.
But I still need them very much. The other two are bought for Liu's mother and Qingya. After Qingya got her period last year, her body started to develop. Liu's mother had already made two bellybands for her to carry.
Before, Qingya complained that wearing a bellyband was uncomfortable and she still wore a vest underneath. Liu's mother saw that Qingya had not developed much before, and since she had to wear clothes over the vest, she just let her do it.
Since last year, Liu's mother has made Qingya wear a bellyband. She always felt that after a girl's development, a vest was not as good as a bellyband. Although most girls and women now wear vests as underwear, of course, women's vests are different from men's, and at least an extra layer of fabric is sewn on the chest. Liu's mother has always worn a bellyband as underwear, from childhood to the present day.
After paying, Xuemei folded the four pieces of underwear and put them in her schoolbag, and even buttoned up the bag.
Xuemei was carrying a cross-body bag, originally intended to hold her and Han Chen's IDs, which were now in the space. Xuemei also intended to keep her marriage certificate, but Han Chen felt more comfortable with it, so he tucked it between his books, then placed the book at the bottom of his backpack, weighed it down with his shopping, and then closed the backpack lid.
The backpack Han Chen carried today was specially used by his family for shopping. Father Liu specially wove a lid out of bamboo and put it on one end of the backpack. After the lid was closed, it could be tied to the other end of the backpack with a straw rope. This way, no one could see what you bought, and the privacy was very good.
When Xuemei and the salesperson came out, Han Chen came up with a backpack on his back and asked, "What did you buy? What took you so long?"
Xuemei rubbed her ears uncomfortably and replied, "I didn't buy anything. We talked for a while, and this sister said she could spare us two kilograms of wool yarn. I plan to buy it and make two vests for my parents. They've worked so hard helping us renovate the house these past few months!"
"It's what we should do. Uncle and aunt have always been worried about us. Is two kilograms enough? Is there any extra?" Han Chen asked.
"I don't know. Let me ask!" Xuemei walked to the counter. The salesperson had already gone in and was getting wool for Xuemei.
"Sister, how much wool is needed for a vest?" Xuemei asked.
"It depends on how tall and heavy the person is, and also the width of their shoulders," the salesperson replied.
"Sister, please give me an estimate. My father is about 1.75 meters tall and weighs about 135 kilograms. His shoulder width is about the same as my boyfriend's, but he's a bit stronger. My mother is three or four centimeters shorter than me, has a slim figure, and weighs about 100 kilograms. How much yarn do I need to knit a wool vest for my father and mother?"
"Two kilograms is enough for knitting a vest, and there should be some left. If you want fine yarn, you'll need even less. The wool yarn we have today is a bit thick, it's medium-thick yarn. By the way, sister, I forgot to tell you that this yarn is ten yuan a kilogram. It's made of authentic wool from the Northwest! You can't bargain." The salesperson took out a pile of unwound yarn and said.
Xuemei was also very surprised when she heard this. She asked how come there were still some dimes left unsold. They should have been sold out as soon as they were delivered. It turned out that the price was too high. Ordinary wool yarn cost a little over one yuan per pound at the cheapest, and only two or three yuan per pound at the most expensive. Now it was five or six times more expensive.
Xuemei thought it was expensive, but she still wanted to buy it. However, now that she and Han Chen had already obtained their marriage certificate, she had to consider Han Chen's thoughts and discuss it with him first. Xuemei took a breath and said, "Sister, wait a few minutes. This is a bit too expensive. I need to discuss it with my partner!"
Xuemei pulled Han Chen's sleeve and came to the side and said, "Do you think it's okay to buy it? Ten yuan per pound."
Han Chen patted Xuemei's shoulder, looked at her seriously, and said, "I told you, buy whatever you want. This wool is for your uncle and aunt, so it's worth it no matter how expensive it is. Besides, this wool yarn is a bit more expensive, but it's warm and heat-generating. It costs at least nine yuan per catty in Beijing. Take this opportunity to buy a few more catties. I just estimated that there are definitely more than two catties on the cabinet. If there is enough left, it will be great if I can knit you a sweater! Let's buy it together!"
"If I can buy it, I will buy it together. Han Chen, let me be frank with you. I have already discussed it with you. Don't settle the score with me later!" Xuemei said seriously.
It was rare for Han Chen to see Xuemei so serious. She was like an angry kitten, making people want to rub her face, but this was outside.
Xuemei saw Han Chen staring at her without saying a word and pushed his arm.
"I won't and I dare not. I will be yours from now on. I will be under your control. I will definitely listen to you. Your parents are my parents, and your brothers and sisters are the same. You know I don't have many family members, and I am so happy to have so many family members at once.
Xuemei, you don't need to discuss with me when buying things for your family in the future. Just buy whatever you like, as long as it fits!" Han Chen calmed down and looked at Xuemei sincerely.
Xuemei suddenly felt her eyes a little sore, and rubbed them, trying to adjust the atmosphere. She patted Han Chen's shoulder and said playfully, "Don't worry, my family and I will protect you from now on!"
Han Chen was immediately amused by Xuemei, and replied dotingly, "Okay!"
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