By the time Elias reached the vegetable stalls, his bag was surprisingly light, but his wallet was nearly empty.
He grabbed a few liters of vegetable oil and a crate of eggs. SHOPPING 200K.txt
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 By the time Elias reached the vegetable stalls,
The air was thick with the scent of dried fish and exhaust. Elias moved toward the grain section first. his bag was surprisingly light