In her sleep, she felt very cold, and the temperature around her guided her. So she slowly moved over and rolled into a warm chest.
She smiled contentedly in her sleep, then nestled there and refused to leave.
Qin Yan felt something hit his heart, and he woke up with a start. There was a faint medicinal fragrance. Someone had fallen asleep next to him and rolled into his arms on their own.
His eyes were still bloodshot from being forced awake, but he was in a good mood, a smile on his lips. He reached out and hugged her, then lowered his head to kiss the top of her head and fell asleep.
The petite woman was held tightly in his arms, her black hair scattered on the pillow. The bright red wedding quilt and the brand-new "double happiness" character on the wall made them look like a newlywed couple.
It was market day, and the town was bustling with activity. Lin Yu found a relatively large spot to park the car, and then everyone started browsing.
The old man gave them a list that read, "Raincoat, umbrella, and rain boots – a three-piece rain gear set."
Next, they need to buy toiletries and their underwear. It rains a lot in the south, sometimes for a whole week at a time, and clothes will be hard to wash. So the old man told them to stock up on clothes.
The old man looked at the clothes in their trunk and just shook his head, saying they weren't suitable for work.
"Lin Yu is cooking today. Would you like to take a look at the recipe and then see what ingredients we need to buy?" Jiang Miao suggested.
They hadn't even thought about cooking, because the old man couldn't cook; he only knew how to prepare various medicinal dishes. In the past, he would eat at other people's homes and give them appropriate gifts in return.
But now it's not very polite for the whole family to eat at other people's houses, so he stipulated that everyone should cook for a day, and those who don't know how can learn.
Upon hearing this, several people confidently patted their chests and agreed. What a joke! It's just cooking; you can just look at a recipe.
Lin Yu was the first to be targeted. Originally, Qin Yan should have been the first to speak, but no one dared to approach him. So, they decided to start with Lin Yu.
Shopping is something that can be addictive no matter where you are. They wandered through one clothing store after another, and especially when they saw others bargaining, they tried to bargain themselves.
Jiang Miao, holding a tracksuit, was eager to haggle with the shop owner. Observing that the crowd had dispersed, she approached the shop owner and whispered...
"Boss, how much is this outfit?"
The proprietress replied, "This set of yours is imported from abroad. It's the latest and most popular style right now. A lot of high school and college students love this style, so it's relatively inexpensive. Since it's your first time here, how about I give you a price of 280?"
Jiang Miao's eyes widened in surprise, and she exclaimed, "Two hundred and eighty?"
The proprietress thought it was too expensive, but after hesitating for a while, she said, "If you think it's too expensive, then how about I give you another two hundred? Look, the stitching and design are exactly the same as the big brands. It can't be any cheaper, or we won't be able to break even."
Jiang Miao was surprised that the shop owner would automatically lower the price. She was shocked because she had never bought clothes so cheaply before. This set was only 280 yuan.
Seeing that she still didn't answer, the proprietress spoke up excitedly.
"Oh my beauty, this price really can't go any lower. Look at the fabric, it's air cotton. This fabric is so comfortable to wear, and you're so beautiful, who can compare to you in this dress?"
If you really want it, name your price, and I'll try to be more accommodating.
Jiang Miao tentatively said a number
"One hundred and fifty?" She looked at the proprietress in confusion, who slapped her thigh.
"Deal! Beautiful lady, I only sold it to you because you have good taste. I wouldn't have given it to anyone else for such a low price. If any of your friends or relatives want to buy clothes in the future, you can recommend me to you."
See how easy it is for me? You said 150, and I'll give you 150. We're both straightforward people.
The proprietress neatly packed the clothes and handed them to her. Jiang Miao happily paid the bill, surprised at how easy it was to bargain. She thanked the proprietress, took the clothes, and left.
Several more customers entered the store, and she quickly went out to meet up with the others. Just as she bumped into Guan Mingyue, she remembered that she had left a bag in the store.
She handed the bag she was carrying to Guan Mingyue, asking her to hold it for a moment while she went back to the shop to get something.
As soon as I entered the store, I heard the owner talking to someone.
"Wow, you look really good in this outfit. A beautiful woman just bought this one too. It seems all the beauties have the same taste."
The female customer opposite smiled and asked how much it cost. The proprietress told her the number she had just mentioned: two hundred and eighty.
The female customer's smile vanished instantly. The clothes in her hand were exactly the same as the one Jiang Miao had just taken, but there had only been one set hanging there before.
She thought it was gone.
The female customer pointed to the loose threads and said, "Boss lady, look, there are still loose threads here. It's not worth the price at all. The tag says it's not 100% cotton. What you call 'air cotton' means there's no cotton at all, right?"
"This isn't worth two hundred and eighty yuan. How about we settle for 70 yuan?"
The proprietress looked distressed and began to wail.
"Oh my, you're bargaining way too hard. I can't even get it back to cost price at seventy yuan. How about one hundred and fifty? One hundred and fifty is the lowest price I can offer. I've never sold it for such a low price before."
The female customer shook her head again. "Boss lady, seventy yuan is fine. Look, many people wear this style, and many people will wear the same thing when they go out. I like it, so I'm willing to buy it. Seventy yuan, if you're willing, I'll take it now. Besides, I haven't seen it in other stores, I only saw it here. It's really only seventy yuan."
The proprietress kept groaning in distress, while Jiang Miao, standing behind her, was stunned and stood there dumbfounded. She had just felt guilty for perhaps bargaining too hard, but now it seemed she was the one who had been taken advantage of.
The proprietress said, "Beautiful lady, let's compromise. How about this: you give me a hundred, and if you like it, you can take it."
The female customer pretended to put the clothes down, then grabbed the arm of the person next to her and started talking as she tried to leave.
"If the proprietress is in such a difficult position, then fine. If seventy isn't enough, I'll go check out other stores. I haven't been to any other stores yet. I'm off."
The female customer, Mo Mo, counted, "3, 2, 1."
The proprietress said helplessly, then took out a bag from the side, "Oh dear, oh dear, never mind, it's a rare day for us to open, so I'll give it to you for seventy. If any of your friends need clothes in the future, you can recommend me. You can see that my prices are very reasonable, right?"
The female customer smiled, took the bag, and nodded, "No problem, ma'am. I wish you great success in your business."
Jiang Miao silently left with her bag, her worldview being refreshed. So this is how you bargain! She raised her fist and vowed that she would bargain like this next time.
So, in the market, Jiang Miao stood with her hands on her hips, expressionless, and started haggling.
"How much are these scallions, boss?"
Shopkeeper: "Five yuan per pound."
Jiang Miao: "Can you make it cheaper? Two yuan a pound, I want two pounds for five yuan, is that okay?"
The shop owner was stunned for a long time before he realized she was bargaining. He laughed and said, "Miss, you've already cut the price in half. That won't do."
Lin Yu, who was standing next to her, also pulled her and whispered in her ear, "You're too ruthless in your bargaining. Let's go, let's go."
Having undergone training, Jiang Miaoke wouldn't leave. She pushed Lin Yu aside and said, "Stand aside and don't get in my way."
So she picked them up and started haggling with the shopkeeper in clear terms.
"Boss, one price, if that's okay, I'll buy all my groceries here today, and you can give me half price. Look at all these people, we're sure to buy a lot from you today, and we'll definitely come back to your place again. You won't lose out, will you?"
The boss noticed several people behind him looking in his direction, and that they were with the beautiful woman. After hesitating for a moment, he said...
"Then go ahead and pick them up. I'll give you a discount if you take as many as you want."
Lin Yu didn't expect the boss to actually agree, so everyone started to get their things. For the rest of the way, the group carried the bags from behind while Jiang Miao bargained ahead. She walked away with an air of nonchalance, and the others awkwardly took the bags from behind.
Whenever they suspected the boss was going to fire them, he miraculously agreed again. It just goes to show that bargaining is a skill, and they were a little envious.
"We're back."
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