The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man - Chapter 578
Chapter 578: 578 cannot follow them 1
She shook her head, “I want six pairs.”
“I’ll give you a discount, eighty cents each, a total of six hundred and forty cents.”
Su Qingyue said, “That’s too expensive, your craftsmanship is average. You yourself said that the size I want hasn’t been bought by anyone for several months. How about buy five, get one free? A total of five hundred and sixty cents?”
“This…” The middle-aged woman was a bit embarrassed.
“Never mind if you won’t sell.” Su Qingyue said carelessly, “After all, I’m not that eager to buy. If you don’t sell to me, you’ll just have to sell for a few more months…”
“Alright alright, I’ll sell.” The middle-aged woman neatly stacked the six pairs of shoes together, tying them into a bundle with a piece of rope, “Young girl, I’m selling these to you at a discount…”
“The fact that you can sell them at this price means you can still make a profit.”
“I have to make some money to get by.”
“That’s true.” Su Qingyue asked, “Auntie, why don’t you make some embroidered shoes? You’re only making men’s shoes, and your craftsmanship is quite average.”
“Girl, you don’t know. Making embroidered shoes requires more delicate handwork. Besides, women usually make their own shoes. Unless the embroidery is very intricate, embroidered shoes are not easy to sell. Most men don’t know how to do needlework, so their standards for handcrafted items aren’t as high. Wealthy families have maids who can make clothes and shoes for the Master and young Master, so they’re particular about that. My handwork is not up to par, so I can only make shoes that ordinary people can afford, just to get by.” The middle-aged woman handed the bundle of shoes to Su Qingyue.
“Auntie, you’re a clever person. You’ve learned the ropes of selling shoes.” Qingyue took the bundle and put it in her hemp bag.
The middle-aged woman sighed, “I have no choice but to support my family.”
Su Qingyue looked at her in surprise, “What about your husband?”
Her eyes filled with sorrow as she talked about him, “My husband has been dead for several years.”
“Auntie, it’s not easy for you. But being able to support your family on your own is impressive.”
“If only everyone could be as open-minded as you,” the middle-aged woman remarked. “Many people don’t understand and say that by doing business, I’m showing my face in public. It’s not easy for me to remarry.”
“Auntie, with your capability, you’ll surely find a good man.” Su Qingyue casually said, “But Auntie, you must keep your eyes open, because even though it’s a second chance at love, it’s better not to settle for a bad man and be single instead.”
“Thank you, young girl.” The middle-aged woman sighed, “I’m a widow, and many people criticize me for wanting to remarry. You’re the first person to say this. But don’t tell others, or they’ll think you have an unhealthy mindset, encouraging widows to remarry, and regard you as frivolous. In case it leads to a bad reputation, it could cause trouble and affect your future marriage prospects.”
“Thank you for your concern.” Su Qingyue said bitterly, “If only I didn’t have anyone. The shoes I just bought are for my husband.”
“But you bought six pairs of shoes…”
“They’re for three people.” She said.
It finally dawned on the middle-aged woman, who came around from behind her stall to face her, “Young girl, you didn’t marry three husbands, did you?”
She nodded helplessly, “Not married. I was bought.”
The middle-aged woman looked regretful, “Young girl, though your face might be a bit ugly, you’re clever. How could your family bear to sell you to three men as their wife? Are they brothers? Serving three men is not easy. But seeing that you can come to town by yourself, dress quite nicely, and have money to buy things, your men must treat you well.”
