Qin Zhen had never ice skated before and was extremely excited. Each person had to pay a deposit of one yuan and then they received a pair of shoes that fit. Li Xianglu looked down on the ice skates with a bit of disdain; they were quite an eyesore, likely having been worn by many people.
Seeing this, Qin Xi pointed to a few pairs of new skates and asked, "What about those new ones?"
The attendant's eyes lit up upon hearing this. These new ice skates were acquired through his connections. He had noticed that many people who came here were from well-off families and were reluctant to wear shoes others had worn, particularly the girls. Moreover, they had money and were willing to buy a new pair for themselves. So, he secretly brought in some to sell at a markup. The four of them managing this place all knew the score—Old Wang even sold tea eggs—so no one made any fuss about it.
