He hesitated, watching a mother nearby haggle over the price of a single egg. He settled for a smaller bag of local rice to save room for proteins. The Protein Pivot
A decent cut of beef was quoted at a price that made Elias laugh nervously. SHOPPING 200K.txt
He reached for a small tin of coffee but put it back. The math didn't add up anymore. 📉 The Aftermath He hesitated, watching a mother nearby haggle over
Elias stood at the entrance of the central market, clutching a leather bag containing 200,000 in crisp notes. Just a few years ago, this amount could have stocked a pantry for a season, or perhaps even served as a down payment on a small plot of land. Today, it was simply "the grocery budget." The Market Entrance He reached for a small tin of coffee but put it back
The air was thick with the scent of dried fish and exhaust. Elias moved toward the grain section first.
By the time Elias reached the vegetable stalls, his bag was surprisingly light, but his wallet was nearly empty.
At the butcher’s stall, the reality of the "200K" limit hit hard.