allonlinenovel Chapter 283 A Different Kind of Purchase
Chapter 283 A Different Kind of Purchase
It is easier to bargain if the quantity is large, and there are many bargaining experts in the team.
Sister Xu and Aunt Qing are even more experts in this field, and even Lin Shu, who is well-informed, has to be defeated.
She would occasionally make some noise to stir up the enthusiasm of the crowd.
Finally, a 20% discount was applied to the price of each item.
The shopkeeper had a bitter face, but he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.
These ordinary-dressed people have very strong purchasing power.
Whoever meets this will be secretly happy!
The shopkeeper asked the clerk to efficiently ship out, check and deliver the goods back to the inn. It was a one-stop service and Lin Shu didn't need to worry about anything at all.
"Mrs. Xu, do you have time to sew some raincoats for us?"
Lin Shu took the initiative to say as they left the grocery store.
"There are also rainproof sheets and felt for the carriages, which all need to be sewn."
"Yes, yes, yes. Miss, if you need it, there must be time."
Mrs. Xu looked at the beautiful girl in front of her with a smile.
I dress in men's clothes every day, which is a bit unsightly but it is indeed much more convenient.
His clever and eccentric appearance made Mrs. Xu, as a mother, feel soft-hearted.
The master of the house dotes on the young lady to the core.
Didn’t you see that no matter what they bought, they never said a word to stop them?
Everyone just thought that every copper coin Lin Shu used was given by the head of the family.
Wrong, and extremely wrong.
If Lin Shu was really a pauper, she would have no time to go shopping.
At this time, the only thing on my mind is how to make money.
“Thank you, Sister Xu, you can find a few people who are good at sewing to do it together.
I would like to ask if I can give you three cents for a raincoat.
The tarpaulin and rainproof cloth for the carriage, as well as clothes, shoes and socks for several people, all need to be made.”
Lin Shu also got the price by inquiring around.
The current situation is that labor is cheap, there are too many people but too little work.
The maximum wage for a strong laborer for a day's work was 20 cents, which included one meal.
The so-called meal is just a black steamed bun the size of a fist, plus a bowl of wild vegetable soup.
It's basically impossible to eat enough.
Even the landlords can't afford to support so many big-bellied men.
Three cents for a piece of clothing is already very good.
If this news gets out, I'm sure many women will be scrambling to get a chance.
Clothes, shoes and socks for six people all require manpower.
Chuntao alone can't produce many items.
"Okay, Sister Xu will take this job.
Please give me some pointers on what I did not do well."
Mrs. Xu agreed readily and sat in the carriage with nothing to do.
After a year of disaster, most of the family’s money was gone.
If we don’t find a way to make money, we won’t even have money to buy food.
Doing needlework is just a side job.
It would be even better if you can make money.
Mrs. Xu had observed that the master and the young lady were dressed very simply, without even the most basic embroidery.
No matter how simple your clothes are, they can't be too monotonous.
There has to be a limit to being low-key.
...
The important sewing work only cost more than fifty taels of silver, which was barely enough to fill the gaps in my teeth.
The next stop for the group was the carriage and horse trading company.
Many carriages were severely damaged in that storm.
It needs a major overhaul to address basic needs on the road.
The small carriage house was suddenly packed with dozens of carriages, and was immediately packed with people.
'biu~biu~'
The shopkeeper's eyes suddenly lit up like lanterns. If he could get this deal, he wouldn't have to open the store this year.
But things went counterproductive.
“Shopkeeper, the carriage repair needs to be strong and durable.
Pick up the goods tomorrow afternoon and you can pay for it."
Qing Xiaotian did not give the shopkeeper a chance to speak before stating his demands.
When the shopkeeper heard that he could raise the price, of course he was willing to do so.
Qing Xiaotian specifically requested two ox carriages, which should be large and sturdy.
Four couples were left behind to look after the animals and keep an eye on the progress of the carriage repairs.
The huge group of people left behind their livestock and carriages.
It seems that there are fewer people.
In order to purchase the necessary supplies as quickly as possible, the group split into two.
One team was led by Lin Shu and Mrs. Xu, and they mainly bought fabrics and women's items.
The second team was led by Chang San and Aunt Qing, and their main task was to purchase food, oil and salt.
Before leaving, Lin Shu grabbed a handful of silver bills from her cloth bag and quietly stuffed them into Qing Xiaotian's sleeve.
Qing Xiaotian watched his little disciple busying herself with a smile, and saw her stuffing a few silver ingots into Old Hu's arms.
An old heart feels sad.
He also did not forget to give two silver ingots to the waiter.
Qing Xiaotian glared at the waiter, and the waiter was so scared that he squeezed his buttocks together and dared not move.
Only Lin Hongyi, who stared at her eagerly, didn't get a single penny.
Lin Shu slapped her head belatedly, wondering how could she have forgotten about her brother.
At this time, Lin Shu couldn't remember whether she had given any money in the evening.
In order to treat everyone equally, she put money into Lin Hongyi's big pocket.
Two handfuls of silver ingots and a handful of silver bills were stuffed in.
As a result, the cloth bag I was carrying shrunk by half.
His face fell and he led the team out dejectedly.
If she didn't leave now, she was afraid that all the silver in her cloth bag would be cheated away.
...
“Hahaha, this kid’s hands are too big.
No matter how much property you have, it’s not enough to make trouble! ”
Qing Xiaotian smiled again, even though he was a poor old man.
But it’s not to the point where he can’t even support his own apprentice.
It seems that I have to find a way to make some money so that my little disciple can feel at ease.
Qing Xiaotian has accepted Lin Shu as his disciple, but he has never really understood her past.
This is a good opportunity to have a good chat with Lin Hongyi.
"Hongyi, if you need to buy something, ask your uncle Hu to help you buy it.
Let’s go to the teahouse and chat for a while.”
Old Man Hu and the waiter stood aside waiting without asking any questions.
"That's okay!"
Lin Hongyi clumsily took out a list which detailed the supplies he needed to buy today.
There are even fire sticks, needles and thread.
It is this word that makes it hard for some people to agree with it.
Either an arm or a leg is missing.
Qing Xiaotian frowned as he read this, wondering what level of ability it takes to write such a character.
Alas, there is a long way to go!
Since then, people who practice martial arts every day have one more task to do.
Learn to read and write, and practice calligraphy.
A childhood that could have been spent peacefully was now cast into a shadow.
...
A group of young girls and wives went straight to the largest cloth shop in the county.
Even the largest cloth shop could not escape the fate of depressed business.
Since the opening of the store, not a single piece of fabric has been sold.
The young and handsome shopkeeper Hua looked at the empty shop with his chin tapered.
The once plump figure became even slimmer under the belt.
We survived the disaster, but we couldn't get rid of the straw that broke the camel's back.
"Well, hold on for another three months. If things don't work out, we'll close the shop."
Shopkeeper Hua was reluctant to give up his family business and struggled to support it.
She knew very well that if she continued like this, she would lose everything.
People nowadays can barely get enough food to eat, so where would they get extra money to buy new clothes?
The wealthy families in the county town have significantly reduced their spending on clothing.
Thinking of this, Manager Hua frowned even more tightly, as if he had seen the end of the cloth shop.
"Shopkeeper, business is coming."
As soon as Lin Shu entered the room, she saw a graceful and charming woman.
What a beautiful Xizi holding her heart.
It is better to just give a reminder out loud and make the shopkeeper happy about the business coming to his door.
really.
The worried Xu Niang immediately regained her energy and became full of vitality.
Twisting her hips rhythmically, she came gracefully.