Reborn in 1990, a life of fishing and gathering seafood.

Chapter 017: Bargaining on Clothes

Town center market.

The second floor is mostly dedicated to selling clothes.

These days, many people wear the same clothes for three years when they're new, three years when they're old, and then patched up for another three years.

The main income level is not high!

In terms of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, we naturally try to save as much as possible.

For example, many of Fang Dajun and Chen Xiuping's clothes were bought more than ten years ago and are still being worn. People of this era are very hardworking, thrifty and frugal.

"You want to buy clothes?"

Song Yaxin asked Fang Hao a question.

The other person just said they would take me somewhere, but it turned out to be the central market for buying clothes.

"I'll buy it for you!"

Fang Hao shook his head.

Then he said with a smile.

He has quite a lot of clothes of his own.

My four older sisters would buy me clothes every few days, and even if we took turns wearing them, we still couldn't wear them all.

"what?"

"No need...no need."

Song Yaxin was taken aback at first.

Then he quickly waved his hand in refusal.

She never expected Fang Hao to buy her clothes. It was quite unexpected, and while she was surprised, she was also secretly happy.

"All done!~"

"It's not just about buying it for you."

"I'll also buy one for my parents while I'm at it..."

Fang Hao interrupted him directly.

He knew that Song Yaxin wouldn't accept the gift if he only bought it for her, so he planned to buy one for Fang Dajun and Chen Fenglan as well.

These days, people in rural areas are rarely willing to spend much on clothes. They wear the same clothes over and over again, even when they are tattered and worn out.

"Well... okay!"

Fang Hao had brought out his parents-in-law.

Song Yaxin couldn't refuse any longer, so she decided to only buy it for her in-laws.

"Could you take a look at this for me later?"

Fang Hao said with a smile.

Different clothing stalls sell different styles.

Unlike the monotonous gray, blue, black and green color schemes of the 1970s and 80s, the 1990s were heavily influenced by the harbor fashion trend.

Many fashionable clothes became popular.

"Handsome guys and beautiful girls!"

What kind of clothes do you want to buy?

When passing by a clothing stall.

The proprietress was very enthusiastic in welcoming customers.

It's important to know that there are many clothing sellers in the market, and the competition among them is quite fierce.

Whoever can enthusiastically hawk their wares can attract customers.

At least their business will be much better than others.

"Let's take a look first."

Fang Hao nodded.

He stared at the clothes in the store.

I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of clothes I saw.

"This one suits you."

Fang Hao immediately found a Hong Kong style V-neck long-sleeved shirt that suited Song Yaxin's temperament, perfect for the current weather.

"Really...no need."

Song Yaxin waved her hands repeatedly.

They were obviously too embarrassed to ask for it.

After all, the money spent on a single piece of clothing could buy a lot of meat, and most rural people are unwilling to spend that kind of money.

"Give it a try!"

Fang Hao didn't give her a chance to refuse at all.

I just shoved the clothes into her hands and told her to try them on and see if they looked good.

"Beauty!"

"You can try on clothes here."

The proprietress immediately gestured.

After all, you have to be enthusiastic if you want to do business!

"..."

Upon seeing this.

Song Yaxin couldn't very well refuse again.

Somewhat helplessly, I took the clothes and walked into the changing room enclosed by the rolled-up curtain.

"Handsome guy!"

"Is this your wife? She's really beautiful...you're so lucky!"

While changing clothes.

The proprietress was also chatting with Fang Hao.

Song Yaxin is indeed beautiful!

She is tall and has outstanding looks.

So poised and elegant!

Wow!

"This dress looks beautiful on you...like a big star, even Zhang Manyu from Hong Kong can't compare."

When Song Yaxin came out wearing new clothes.

Fang Hao and the other man's eyes lit up.

There's a saying...

People rely on clothes, and Buddhas rely on gold plating.

Now that Song Yaxin has changed into this new outfit, her overall appearance and temperament have improved significantly.

She used to dress quite simply!

It's completely transformed now.

"Wife, you're beautiful!"

Fang Hao was generous with his praise.

I still feel very proud and honored.

After all, having a wife is indeed a man's greatest asset.

"It's too conspicuous."

"No, I'd rather not..."

Song Yaxin looked at herself in the mirror.

Although she liked the clothes and thought Fang Hao had good taste, wearing something so nice in the countryside would easily attract gossip.

Rural areas in the 1990s!

Dressing too nicely or too flashy is also a mistake.

"oops!"

"A beautiful woman stands out because she's pretty."

"This dress really suits you perfectly, and I won't charge you too much, thirty yuan will do!"

The proprietress quickly spoke up.

How can we let a duck that's already in our mouths fly away?

"Too expensive."

Song Yaxin was also startled.

I never expected this dress to be so expensive.

Thirty yuan is not cheap!

"How can this be expensive?"

"If you really want it, I won't make any money off you. Twenty-eight yuan! Any less and I really can't sell it..."

The proprietress continued.

His face was full of embarrassment.

You have to understand that people who are good at doing business are all shrewd and calculating.

"Fifteen yuan."

"Pack it up if you can."

Fang Hao said it directly.

He just opened his mouth and chopped it in half.

These clothing vendors are all overcharging.

Asking for thirty yuan for something that isn't even a brand name is practically ripping people off.

"No! No!"

"Hey buddy, what are you talking about!"

"Even wholesalers can't get this price, and you can't bargain like this... I'll give you the lowest price, twenty-five yuan..."

The proprietress shook her head repeatedly.

This young man is a master at bargaining.

They cut off most of it in one go!

Even if you sell it for fifteen yuan, you won't make much money.

"Fifteen yuan."

"If possible, we'll buy a couple more items; if not, we'll check out other stores..."

Fang Hao continued.

This price is about right.

If the other party agrees, I'll just buy it.

"Sigh... fine then!"

"I'm selling it to you at a loss."

Which of the other two should I choose?

The proprietress immediately said with a bitter face.

He looked like he'd been taken advantage of.

"These two items are for my parents."

Fang Hao said as he looked at it.

Clothing shops and stalls like these sell clothes to men, women, young and old.

"Then take a look at these styles."

"The fabrics are all very comfortable and durable; many older men and women buy from me..."

The proprietress immediately began her introduction again.

The old woman selling melons boasted about her own wares.

"Wife!"

"Could you help me decide which one is better?"

Fang Hao then turned to Song Yaxin and said.

He calls his wife without hesitation in front of outsiders, showing a loving and unconcerned attitude.

"..."

Song Yaxin felt somewhat helpless.

However, they still came over to help with the selection.

Actually, there aren't many styles to choose from for middle-aged and elderly people.

They all look pretty much the same at first glance!

It's simply a matter of looking at the fabric.

"These two, I guess?"

"The fabric should be comfortable to wear."

Song Yaxin quickly selected two items.

One is for men and the other for women; both are quite simple in style, but the fabric feels more comfortable to the touch.

Women are very sensitive to the fabric of their clothes.

Unlike men who buy clothes randomly, choosing whichever one catches their eye, women don't buy clothes that are just random choices.

They don't give much thought to the fabric at all.

Or perhaps it's about the price or something.

"These two are nice!"

"I can sell it to you at a lower price..."

The proprietress immediately seized the opportunity and said...

Selling one more item means making more money.

We definitely have to secure this big order.

You know, selling three pieces of clothing at once isn't an easy task.

Many people don't buy a single piece of clothing in a whole year.

Their spending power was far less than that of later generations.