Huang Sheng felt a surge of joy—a reply at last! He had written to a friend in the Capital some time ago to inquire about the fabric, but having heard nothing back, he had been feeling uneasy.
Beaming, Huang Sheng unfolded the letter and read it carefully, but his smile froze. The letter stated that the fabric he had mentioned was not popular in the Capital at all; while it could be found in the market, sales were mediocre.
Huang Sheng grew flustered. He realized that his own shop hadn't seen any customers from the Capital, which only fueled his anxiety. No matter how confident he usually was, he couldn't help but worry now: had he been set up?
Chapter 102