Aunt Zhou swallowed hard as she looked at the three ten-yuan bills.
“Okay, Auntie, you’re the expert, I’ll listen to you. But I only have five jin of cotton coupons, no cloth coupons. I’ll have to trouble you to find the rest of the coupons for me.”
Su Ruyi took out her cotton ration coupons.
“Girl, cloth coupons are in short supply right now! Not to mention cotton coupons.” Aunt Zhou said, but reached out and took the money coupons. “Cloth coupons will be paid twice as much, and cotton coupons will be paid five times as much—let me calculate, it will cost seventy or eighty yuan to make it.”
Unscrupulous merchants exist in every era.
There are several tailors nearby, but Su Ruyi chose Aunt Zhou because she has money now and doesn't want to use personal connections to solve things that can be solved with money.
Moreover, she has no favors to rely on right now.
Most importantly, Aunt Zhou is a tight-lipped person.
Su Ruyi pretended to be troubled, frowned and took a deep breath: "Auntie, why is it so expensive?!"
Aunt Zhou rolled her eyes: "I have a batch of flawed fabrics, small floral and checkered patterns, but the colors are quite uneven. I can get them for a lower price! I just don't know if they'll suit your taste?"
Su Ruyi asked happily, "Can I take a look first?"
Aunt Zhou led her into the inner room, opened a large box, and took out several rolls of cloth from it.
It is true that the staining is uneven and there is a slight misprint, but it is not serious.
"I want the blue checkered bedding, the cotton-padded clothes and trousers, blue with small white flowers, and an apron, one set of each of the two patterns." Su Ruyi immediately made the decision. "Auntie, how much more money do I need?"
Aunt Zhou muttered to herself for a moment, "Another twenty yuan...! There are still quite a few scraps left over from this material. I can make you three more sets of vests and underwear, and sew a bag! As for the rest, I'll make insoles for you. I guarantee you won't lose out."
Fifty yuan. It's expensive, but the service and the emotional value it provides make it worthwhile.
Su Ruyi readily added twenty yuan and instructed Aunt Zhou, "This money was secretly given to me by my brother. If you tell my parents, our business will fall through."
Aunt Zhou nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, girl, I know what I'm doing! Just come back in seven days to pick it up."
After saying that, he took Su Ruyi's measurements and noted down the detailed dimensions.
Su Ruyi asked again, "I also need to make a set for my fourth brother. You know my fourth brother, right?"
Aunt Zhou nodded: "That's Su Tong! The young man is very polite. I know his size! By the way, I have a ready-made suit here. Someone ordered it but hasn't come to pick it up yet. It's been sitting here for about half a year. It's just the right size for your fourth brother—just make the trousers a little longer. If you don't mind, I can give it to you at a discount. Here, girl, take a look!"
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