Jinghan took the money, bade farewell to Manager Sun, and headed to the market with Zhiming. It was early afternoon, and the market was busy with people buying vegetables. When they saw mushrooms for sale, a crowd gathered around to inquire about the price. Jinghan sold them to the restaurant for ten coins per pound, but retail prices were slightly higher, so she called out thirteen coins per pound.
Some people walked away upon hearing the high price, while many others found it reasonable considering these mushrooms came from the mountains and weren't easy to come by. "Come on, girl, weigh me three pounds. How often can you enjoy such a treat in a year? It's all about the novelty," an old woman said.
With an initial buyer, the rest began purchasing as well – some asking for three pounds, others two. In a short while, Jinghan sold two baskets and only one remained. She quickly reserved about five or six pounds for Huixin as it's always good to share something fresh with everyone.
