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Chapter 262: Chapter 264 Don’t Overthink It!_1
Qiao Duo’er was very satisfied. With the toothbrush, she wouldn’t need to use willow branches anymore, and poria functions just like soap, while Hundred Fragrant Cream isn’t much different from moisturizing lotion.
These were all items that could be used regularly, so she asked for the price. The shopkeeper hemmed and hawed before finally revealing the prices.
The toothbrush and two boxes of tooth powder were priced at One or Two Silver, a piece of poria for Three Hundred Wen, and a box of Hundred Fragrant Cream for Five Hundred Wen.
The truth was, he really didn’t want to sell these things. It was his son who had gone to restock and had been easily persuaded to bring some of these items back to sell.
Families without money were reluctant to buy them, and those with money wouldn’t come to his shop.
So, half a month had passed, and he had only sold two or three boxes of Hundred Fragrant Cream.
Seeing that his wife was fond of the items, Tan Zhenghong said, "Wife, is it okay if we buy one of each?"
"Shopkeeper, let’s discuss this," Qiao Duo’er glared at Tan Zhenghong.
How had he suddenly turned so naive?
He didn’t even know to haggle! n𝚘𝚟𝚙u𝚋.co𝚖
The shopkeeper, a bit disappointed, said, "Alright, take your time to look around. I’ll go attend to other matters first."
There were other people in the shop, so the shopkeeper attended to them first, but he still kept an eye on this side because these two seemed like they wanted to buy.
"If you like them, just buy them. Don’t skimp on the silver," he said.
Qiao Duo’er nodded, "I want two toothbrushes and four boxes of tooth powder, three pieces of poria, and two boxes of Hundred Fragrant Cream. At most, I can give Three or Two Silver."
"I don’t need it, you buy it for yourself. I’m fine with willow branches; I’ve been used to them for many years," Tan Zhenghong immediately said. The toothbrushes were so expensive, it was sufficient if his wife used them.
"Then you’re not allowed to kiss me," Qiao Duo’er rolled her eyes at Tan Zhenghong.
The man had very white and neat teeth, but they still needed to be properly cared for.
Tan Zhenghong smiled mischievously. Did that mean he could kiss his wife if he brushed his teeth with the toothbrush and tooth powder?
Hmm... he knew his wife loved cleanliness, so he would definitely clean the toothbrush well before kissing her.
"Don’t get any wild ideas!" Qiao Duo’er feigned anger.
Tan Zhenghong agreed; he wouldn’t get any wild ideas. After he brushed his teeth that night, he would just give her a big kiss.
"Shopkeeper, your goods are excellent, but they’re just too expensive," Qiao Duo’er said regretfully.
The shopkeeper quickly said, "The price is negotiable. How about this, I’ll give you a 20% discount."
He just wanted to get rid of these troublesome items as quickly as possible.
Qiao Duo’er had listed the items she wanted to buy, but when she mentioned Three or Two Silver, his heart sank again.
Because at that price, he wouldn’t make any money!
"Miss, it’s not easy for me to do business either. Could you add a little more?" the shopkeeper pleaded with a sad face.
Feeling helpless, Qiao Duo’er said, "It’s not easy for us to earn money either. If it’s more expensive, I won’t buy."
The shopkeeper still wanted to haggle, but seeing that Qiao Duo’er was ready to leave, he hurriedly called out to stop her, "Alright, consider it a favor for you. Please come back and support my business in the future."
"I always shop at your store," Qiao Duo’er responded.
Her demand for spices was substantial, along with various other things, and she mostly shopped at this store for them.
Despite saying so, the shopkeeper still felt the pinch.
He had hoped that by selling so much, he would at least make Three to Five Hundred Wen Money, but now he even had to cover some of the shipping costs.
Nevertheless, selling the items was still better than holding onto them; if they remained unsold, he wouldn’t make even One Wen money.
The shopkeeper quickly packed everything up. Qiao Duo’er was about to reach out when Tan Zhenghong took all the items.
Uncle Huang, following behind, could not help but laugh. No wonder everyone in the village envied them.
Once seated in the ox cart, Uncle Huang said, "Sit tight, we’re off!"
