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My mom quietly asked the onlookers for information.
"This old man is from the nearby community.Most of the relocated houses are among fellow villagers who know each other.This shameless guy came up with this despicable trick."
"He played this trick once or twice,and everyone knew the nature of this store.It was about to go out of business.But then this small coastal city somehow became a popular tourist city,and the old man started ripping off foreign tourists.You guys just have to admit your bad luck."
"This old man is very shrewd.He picks his targets.He can extort single young girls and women every time.Last time,there was a young girl who was very stubborn and just refused to give in.She waited for the police under the big sun in a fit of anger.But when the police arrived,this old rascal started acting like a scoundrel.He insisted that the young girl chose the fish herself,and since it was already killed,there was nothing anyone could do about it."
"Originally,this market was expected to be a key area for support in the city planning.But it's all because of this old man doing this every day that the market has been ruined by him.I guess he saw that you mother and daughter were alone and easy to bully,so he came out to cause trouble again."
"Have you guys finished whispering?Now the price of this fish is$1800!"
The old man shouted at me maliciously.The onlookers were afraid of getting involved with him and scattered in all directions.
I was so amused by this unscrupulous merchant's behavior that I laughed."Aren't you just raising the price on the spot?You can just say whatever price you want?"
"I didn't see the breed clearly just now.You guys were whispering for so long,and I just now realized that this fish is worth$1800."
"Aren't you afraid that I'll report you?"
"You picked the live fish yourself.Now that the fish is dead,you can't just say you don't want it.Even if you report it to the highest authority,this fish is still$1800!"
The old man's words were extremely arrogant.After saying that,he spat out a thick wad of phlegm.
The round-headed and fat man stood on either side of me and my mom,sandwiching us in the middle.
"Fine!For just this little money,you even need to hire two bodyguards.Pick another fish worth$200 for me,and I'll make it an even amount for you."I smiled and said.
The old man showed his yellow teeth and looked at me like I was a fool,but his hands quickly took out another fish from the tank.
"Two fish cost a total of$2500."
To be honest,this was the first time I had seen such a rascally old rogue,but the smile on my face became even brighter."Sure,boss.Whatever price you say,I'll pay it!"
To be honest,this was the first time someone was so eager to ask for the money from us,those who deal with the underworld!
