Stroll through the country market, a feast of colour and mystery. Every step of the way is like stepping into a labyrinth that is both seductive and suspenseful. Here, behind the dazzling array of goods, there is often a subtlety of "difficult to distinguish between true and fake". Perhaps, it is the omission of supervision that gives the vendors a stage to play freely, allowing their courage and creativity to dance on the boundary of integrity.
When it comes to all kinds of things in the market, I have to mention the "freshly squeezed sesame oil" that people love and hate. It was supposed to be the finishing touch in the kitchen, but in some corners, it turned into an elaborate scam. You see, the fragrant and seemingly pure sesame oil is actually like a mirror, and it will break at the touch of a button. The vendors' ingenious tricks are to first use real sesame oil to seduce the soul, and when the transaction is made, they quietly change to the "stand-in" of mixed oil or synthetic oil, which makes people inadvertently step into the trap in the expectation of the taste buds.
Honey, the sweet gift of nature, has become confusing in the market. The low price and wide variety seem to be a simple gift from farmers, but in fact it is mostly a clever combination of saccharin and additives. The price tag of less than 20 pounds hides behind the disregard and deception of health. Long-term drinking is tantamount to drinking to quench thirst, and the consequences are self-evident.
Cosmetics, the exquisite embellishment of modern life, have also become the hardest hit area of counterfeit and shoddy goods in the market. Salespeople are so clever that consumers are often confused by their words and let fakes take advantage of them on impulse. The fertile land of the rural bazaar, due to information asymmetry and weak supervision, has become a paradise for illegal traders, which makes people sigh: under the beauty, there are also undercurrents.
As for liquor, it is a unique sight in the market. There are many brands, the price is close to the people, and it seems to be good quality and cheap, but in fact, there are hidden mysteries. Those stall owners who change stalls frequently are like rangers in the rivers and lakes, their whereabouts are uncertain, leaving only a string of question marks and bottles of unspeakable liquid. Under a product, you may be able to get a glimpse of the truth, but more importantly, it is a hidden worry about health and a call for integrity.
In short, country markets are both attractive and risky, and every step of the way requires caution. While enjoying the simplicity and liveliness, we also need to keep our eyes open, so that wisdom can become the most solid shield to protect our rights and health.