Mrs. Xue looked at the cloth that the clerk brought out, and while the colors were fine, they just weren't as vibrant as the new ones. However, just as the clerk had said, for farmer folk, it was already quite good. She asked about the price and found out it was only half the cost of new cloth; Mrs. Xue was delighted. After doing some quick calculations, she purchased two full bolts of fabric and a few odds and ends, enough for a whole set of clothes for each piece.
Seeing how much she bought, the clerk knew this was for a big family living together and, naturally, since she was buying in bulk, he decided to give her a discount. When it was time to pay, he rounded down the cost, which made Mrs. Xue even happier. She also bought some cotton and had the clerk bundle everything up, making it easier to carry home.
