Following the script Lin Lan had taught her, Little Xue told a customer, "This is a pure wool sweater, a new style we just got in from the coast. Our boss says that over there, these are the kinds of products they export to earn foreign currency."
"Just look—each one is machine-knit. The stitches on the front and back are all fine, tight, and uniform. You won't find a single uneven spot..."
The young woman hesitated. "Over thirty yuan... That's almost my entire monthly salary. It's a bit expensive."
Little Xue tried to sway her. "At the department store, you'd need ration coupons to buy a wool sweater like this, and I hear they still cost over thirty yuan apiece. We don't require any coupons, plus we're having a grand opening sale today and tomorrow with a ten-percent discount. If you miss this chance, you'll have to pay full price."
