Veronica finally closed her mouth.
The "steam summer sale" meticulously prepared by Laine didn't last long, as the promotion of goods and the shortage of merchandise made this event destined to be short-lived. It came quickly, leaving the citizens who managed to buy something smiling, while those who waited in line for half a day were displeased. They noisily came in waves, cursing and trying to squeeze to the front to see if there was anything left, some wanting to reason with Laine and inquire about the next summer sale.
Laine seized this opportunity. He addressed the crowd surrounding him: "Ladies and gentlemen, most of my goods are sold out. I do have a little left, and I'm willing to continue selling them to you. But before that, would you allow me to make a request?"
"Speak up!" "What does the greedy merchant want to know?" Many people shouted loudly upon hearing that the fat merchant had a little more goods to sell, everyone's face filled with hatred and greed.
