The shop owner enthusiastically introduced the washing machine to Lin Qing and the others, his tone full of pride.
"It's really good, it's even a twin-cylinder engine."
Lin Qing looked at the washing machine in front of her and said with a smile, "It's just that the color is a bit ugly." Lin Qing thought to herself.
What does "twin cylinders" mean?
Xu Fengjiao listened to the boss's long introduction, but she didn't understand anything. With the mindset of asking questions if she didn't understand, Xu Fengjiao opened her big, bright eyes and asked the salesperson.
"It's like washing clothes in one tub and spinning the clothes dry in another tub."
The shopkeeper smiled and explained, not at all surprised by the woman's question, as she had already explained it to many people over the past few days.
"Then what are timed wash, standard wash, and intensive wash?"
Xu Fengjiao continued to inquire.
"Look, this setting is for five minutes. You can set the washing time to whatever duration you want, and it will automatically stop washing clothes when the time is up."
The boss demonstrated the operation while explaining it to the customer.
"As for standard wash and heavy wash, they are two modes for washing clothes. You can use standard wash for most clothes, but if your clothes are particularly dirty, you can use heavy wash. That is to say, you can use standard wash for your everyday clothes, and heavy wash for your work clothes that are particularly dirty!"
Xu Fengjiao was intrigued by the saleswoman's words. The two women exchanged a glance, and Xu Fengjiao couldn't help but ask the owner, "How much is this washing machine?"
"This is the latest model, and the price may be a bit expensive, at 550 yuan per unit."
Upon hearing Xu Fengjiao's inquiry about the price, the shop owner smiled and replied.
"So? Do you want to buy it?"
Lin Qing asked with a smile.
"Buy it, of course we have to buy it!"
Lin Yunfeng and Xu Fengjiao said in unison that Xu Fengjiao thought that having a washing machine would free up their hands and they would no longer have to waste time washing clothes.
Lin Yunfeng was thinking that his sister's family already had one, and she had seen how convenient the washing machine was. He didn't want his wife and mother to have to wash clothes by hand after they moved.
"I don't want it."
Lu Xianghong thought for a moment, then shook her head. It's just washing clothes; she could wash them very clean by hand. There was no need to waste that little bit of money.
"Sister Xiang Hong, you should buy one too! You have time to do laundry now, but once we start doing business, you won't have time. You might as well sell more clothes instead of wasting time doing laundry! That way, you can make up for the cost of the washing machine."
Seeing that Lu Xianghong refused to buy a washing machine, Lin Qing knew that Lu Xianghong must be worried about the money again. She couldn't help but persuade her, "After school starts, you'll have to go to school and sell clothes at the same time. How will you manage?"
"We want one too!"
Chen Bin said.
Seeing that Chen Bin had spoken, Lu Xianghong stopped objecting and nodded in agreement.
"Boss, we need six units. Can you give us a discount?"
Seeing that they had reached an agreement, Lin Qing turned to the boss and asked with a smile.
"Alright, comrades, stop haggling with me. I heard you talking to the neighbors, so I'll give you a 50 yuan discount each. How about that?"
When the shop owner saw Lin Qing trying to negotiate the price with her, he quickly waved his hand and said to Lin Qing.
"Great, the boss is so generous!"
Immediately afterwards, Lin Qing and his group paid 30% of the money to the boss and then told him that they would come back to pick up the goods in a few days.
"Qingqing, why did you buy so many washing machines?"
After leaving the washing machine store, Xu Fengjiao couldn't help but ask Lin Qing a question.
“I’ll use one myself, give one to my uncle, and send another one to Nanxun’s parents.”
Lin Qing did not buy any for Dong Xiulan and the others, because Dong Xiulan and the others were going to live with their third brother. Since their third brother had already bought them, there was no need for Lin Qing to buy any more.
After hearing Lin Qing's explanation, Lu Xianghong couldn't help but stop in her tracks.
"What's wrong? Why did you stop?"
Seeing that Lu Xianghong had stopped and was not moving, Chen Bin asked her in confusion.
"Let's go buy one for your parents too!"
Lu Xianghong hesitated for a moment before saying that she really hadn't expected it.
"good!"
Chen Bin reached out and patted Lu Xianghong's head, replying with a smile.
"Sister Xiang Hong, let me go with you! I'll buy another one for my parents when I get back."
After hearing Lu Xianghong and Chen Bin's conversation, Xu Fengjiao quickly added that she hadn't thought about it at all before, but now that her friends had all bought some, she naturally wouldn't refuse to buy any either.
The two looked at each other and laughed together. Then Lin Qing and the others accompanied Lu Xianghong and Xu Fengjiao back to buy two more washing machines.
After buying the washing machine, they went to buy a 12-inch black and white television. The television cost 350 yuan each, but this time Lin Qing did not buy one. Only Xu Fengjiao, Lu Xianghong and Lin Yunfeng each bought one.
Having already bought a refrigerator and a washing machine, Lu Xianghong surprisingly followed suit and bought one this time without hesitation.
Lin Qing didn't buy one because she already had two; she had signed up for a black and white TV, while Gu Nanxun had signed up for a color TV.
After buying the TV, they still paid the owner 30% of the price and also agreed with the owner to come back and pick up the goods in a few days.
After buying the large appliances, they gradually bought some smaller appliances, such as electric fans and tape recorders.
"Qingqing, you are amazing! You are a master negotiator."
During the meal, Xu Fengjiao excitedly said to Lin Qing.
"It's nothing. If we buy a lot, the boss will naturally be willing to give us some discounts. You can ask him to do it."
Lin Qing smiled and said that she didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Their group was buying several units at a time, so it was normal for the boss to give them a discount.
"That won't do, I don't even dare to ask!"
Upon hearing Lin Qing say that she could do it too, Xu Fengjiao quickly waved her hand and said.
"What's there to be afraid of? The boss won't yell at you."
Lin Qing said with a smile, teasingly.
"Of course it is! You have no idea how fierce the salespeople are in my neighborhood!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Fengjiao couldn't help but think of the saleswoman at the department store near her home. That saleswoman always had a stern face, ignored customers, and was quite fierce. Xu Fengjiao had no doubt that if she dared to bargain, the saleswoman would definitely yell at her.
Lin Qing smiled upon hearing this but remained silent. She couldn't tell them that once individual businesses were allowed, there would be no more salespeople ignoring customers. At that time, customers would be treated like royalty, and businesses would be very friendly, with most instances of customers being verbally abused.
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After dinner, the group strolled around the mall and bought some other necessities, finally returning home laden with their purchases in the evening.
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