"This one is cheaper," the clerk said as she picked up the most common type and handed it to her without further comment. "Two yuan fifty per pound, and there's a discount if you buy more."
"Thank you!" Sheng Ning touched the texture and found it quite satisfactory. Although it couldn't compare with wool, it was still fairly soft and comfortable, much better than what was available in the countryside.
Her father had only one sweater, which he had worn for many years. The cuffs and collar were worn out and had been mended repeatedly.
"What kind of discount?"
"Buy three pounds, get one free."
Sheng Ning's eyes lit up, her already delicate and beautiful face glowing even more.
Xu Qigang, watching silently, keenly noticed several sneaky glances around them. Then he squinted dangerously.
The effect was clear, the space around them quickly expanded to twice its size.
"I'll take three pounds."
She chose a navy blue, a blue, and a smoke gray.