Reborn in the Eighties as a Housewife with a Space

Chapter 1223: Chapter 1217: Bargaining_1 Chapter 1223: Chapter 1217: Bargaining_1 Chu Xiaoqiao and Wu Tianci arrived at the market and saw all sorts of vegetables. The assortment was diverse, albeit in small quantities. But they had come fairly early, so the amount was enough for their needs.

“Tianci, let’s not buy from different stands. We should find one that offers a complete variety and make our purchases there. This way, we won’t have to go around searching, don’t you think?” Chu Xiaoqiao said, impressed by the freshness and pleasant appearance of the vegetables, and turned to Wu Tianci for his opinion.

“You decide how you want to go about it. I have no suggestions.” Wu Tianci had always been observing from the shop, and this was his first time buying, so he didn’t voice his thoughts.

“Alright then,” Chu Xiaoqiao nodded, deciding to follow her own plan.

“Ma’am, how much are these vegetables?” Chu Xiaoqiao picked up a big radish and asked for the price.

“10 cents per pound.” The vendor smiled broadly at Chu Xiaoqiao. Her crops were exceptionally fresh today, so the price was reasonable.

“Ma’am, could you give a discount? I need a lot. If the price is right, I’ll buy all the other vegetables from you too. What do you think?” Chu Xiaoqiao knew from Qin Xue that vegetables in the black market were several times the price of those in regular markets. If she could find what she needed here, there was no reason to turn to the black market. Any savings, even small ones, were good.

“Well…” The vegetable vendor looked at Chu Xiaoqiao hesitantly, wanting to close the deal but not wanting to lower her price.

“Ma’am, this isn’t a one-time transaction. We are looking for a long-term business relationship. A small discount could mean a steady stream of orders for you. Think about it — you won’t need to wait around here all the time. You will have more time for other things. Which is more profitable, in your opinion?” Chu Xiaoqiao had learned a lot from Qin Xue.

Her bargaining skills, at the very least, had improved significantly. The vegetable vendor was even considering her offer. Chu Xiaoqiao did not rush her, giving her some time to ponder over the offer. But if the vendor was not going to agree, she would simply go to another stand.

“Fine, but I can’t cut it too low,” said the vegetable vendor somewhat uncertainly.

“70 percent.”

“Miss, aren’t you bargaining too hard?” The corners of the vendor’s mouth twitched, the discount seemed almost like a 50 percent cut.

“Well, I’ve walked around the entire market and am well aware of the prices of various vegetables. Your radishes are priced higher because they’re really fresh. But I’m looking to buy regularly. If it’s going to cost me this much each time, I would stop after a single purchase. You wouldn’t want that, would you?” Chu Xiaoqiao often bought vegetables to make pickles.

However, she was never quite satisfied with the options available at each stand, so she had been buying from several different vendors. Now, she wanted to change that. She had found a vendor whose vegetables were diverse and fresh enough, and she wanted to lock in this source. It was simply too much hassle to find what she wanted from different sellers.

“You’re right, but your offered price is way too low. Let’s meet in the middle — 80%,” the vegetable vendor knew exactly what Chu Xiaoqiao meant, but her suggested price was indeed way too low.

“Give me 70%. This way, we’re both making a concession, wouldn’t we be? You’ll give me a little break, and I’ll in turn let up a bit,” Chu Xiaoqiao had her reasons for settling on 70%, considering the other vegetables she was going to buy.

“Okay, fine. You do drive a hard bargain, young lady.” The vendor rarely accepted such large discounts. Had Chu Xiaoqiao not mentioned the long-term customer aspect, she would never have agreed to this.