As the illness faded away, Prefecture City slowly returned to its bustling self. The shops that had once seen their businesses plummet now gradually welcomed back customers. Though some familiar faces were gone forever, life had to go on, and the manager warmly greeted the new faces.
Today happened to be a major market day, and streets and alleys were packed with people. Vendors tried to outdo one another with their rising and falling shouts. Anyone passing by would stop for a second look because of their calls, and the vendors would enthusiastically pitch their wares with an attitude as warm as if they were meeting long-lost relatives.
With so many goods for sale in the market, things tended to repeat, and people's hard-earned money didn't blow in on the wind. They always liked to shop around, buying wherever things were cheapest and of the best quality, refusing to be easily fooled by a sweet tongue.
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