Shi Zhongyu pondered this, recalling how he had seen others bargain inside their sleeves to prevent onlookers from seeing or to settle matters discreetly when opinions differed. Finalizing a deal inside the sleeve eliminated unnecessary talk and kept prying eyes away, making it the most secure and secret way to trade.
Shi Zongyu proposed, "How about this, let's finalize the price inside our sleeves right now. Once it's settled, no more needs to be said. No more, no less, let's leave it at that."
The fat merchant narrowed his eyes, his jiggling flesh shaking as he smiled and said, "You certainly know a lot."
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