Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Chen Ji smiled lightly and gave her a reassuring look. He looked at the boss again and said, “We are in a rush. The price is ten yuan. Are you selling it?”
The store owner was stunned. She had seen people who haggled, but she had never seen Chen Ji haggle like this. He cut down 25 dollars in one go. Before she could say anything, Chen Yan pointed at another pink dress on the wall and shouted, “Mom, I like this!”
Chu Wei frowned and looked at Chen Yan’s silly and cute appearance. She felt terrible in her heart. In her dream, Chen Ji liked his second daughter, Chen Ying, because her personality was more like that of a son’s. Many times, he didn’t like the elder daughter who was a little silly. When he was planning to have a third child, Chen Ji even suggested sending Chen Yan away.
Now that they were getting closer and closer to the capital, her heart was getting more and more worried. Just now, on the way, she felt a little regretful and wanted to bring her daughters back to the town. When she thought about the hint in her dream about the fate of her two daughters, she felt very uneasy.
However, she wanted to give Chen Ji a chance. She wanted to see how he would treat his elder daughter. If it was really like in the dream, she would return to Peach Blossom Town without any hesitation. Even without this man, she had already raised her two daughters to their present age.
Chen Ji was stunned. He picked up the pink dress and placed it against Chen Yan. He smiled and said, “Yanyan likes this dress?”
Chen Yan nodded. “Yes, I don’t like the black one. I like the pink one.”
The shop owner took the opportunity. “This dress is the latest model. Forty-five!”
“We’ll give you 20 yuan for the two dresses. If you want to sell them, we’ll pay. If not, we’ll leave immediately.” Chu Wei hung the two dresses back on the wall and bargained calmly.
Just because she hadn’t seen the world didn’t mean she was a fool. The owner of this shop was obviously trying to rip them off. The dress would probably not cost so much even in the capital.She must have wanted to rip Chen Ji off because he came in a military uniform and a car. In Peach Blossom Town, she had gone to the night market many times to buy things. She had some experience in this area.
The store owner’s face darkened. She saw that his family was new to the county and wanted to earn a quick buck. She didn’t expect them to be so good at bargaining. Just as she was about to negotiate, Chen Ji said, “One for 9 dollars, two for 18 dollars. I’m in charge of purchasing items in the military and I go everywhere in the country. Although I don’t wear a dress, I know the price of it.”
The shop owner smiled awkwardly and quickly wrapped up the two dresses. The purchase price was 6 dollars each. She still had to pay rent and bills for water and electricity. If Chen Ji were to continue slashing the price, she would probably have to sell them at a loss.
“Forget it. Seeing that your two daughters are so good-looking, I will reluctantly sell them. I won’t say it. I like daughters, but I have two sons,” the boss said while packing.
Chu Wei frowned. She really touched a sore spot. In her dream, she had died on the operating table because she wanted to give birth to a son for Chen Ji. This shop owner had two sons, but she said that she wanted a daughter. She did not know if she was telling the truth or was deliberately agitating them. In her opinion, it was most likely the latter.
Although Chen Ji didn’t say anything, his expression was a little ugly. He glanced at Chu Wei from time to time as if he was observing her reaction. Chu Wei had a nonchalant look on her face. She had already enjoyed such criticisms for six years. It was nothing to her.
Carrying the two newly bought dresses, the family crossed the road and entered a clothing store opposite. This store specialized in selling adult female clothing.
As she walked into the store, all kinds of women’s clothing came into view, giving people a dazzling feeling. Looking around, Chu Wei’s gaze was fixed on a green blouse. The green shirt was very beautiful with white pearly buttons. With its style and cut, wondered how the blouse would look on her.
“Boss, how much is this white dress?” Chen Ji pointed at the other wall and asked.
Chu Wei looked over. The dress had a white pleated skirt with a fluffy design and a new design. It was obvious that it was not cheap. As expected, the boss smiled and said, “Comrade, you have good taste. You two are a perfect couple. It makes me happy just to look at you two. How about this? Help me open my accounts and I’ll sell it at a price of 28 yuan. How about that?”
“Forget it, Little brother. Twenty-eight dollars is too expensive. We just bought two dresses and they were only eighteen. This green shirt is pretty nice too. It’s only twenty dollars.” Chu Wei shook her head and said.
Although this shop owner was very honest, this price still exceeded her expectations. Back in Peach Blossom Town, 28 dollars was enough for her family to eat and drink for many days.
The shop door was pushed open and the boss of the children’s clothing store across the street walked in. She looked at Chu Wei and smiled. “Tsk tsk, this couple is so enviable. Your wife is so beautiful, yet you can’t bear to buy her a dress? But looking at this girl’s attire, she should have come from the countryside. If she has the conditions, she would be staying in the city. Thinking in the countryside is backward. If she doesn’t have a son, she won’t have any status.. What a pity!”