Goldfield
Chapter 170: Selling Watermelons

However, Madam Li was not the only one who wanted to enter through the back door! Xiaocao's mother's second aunt was a shrewd woman, who liked to fuss over everything. But he is not someone who will choose an easy job and avoid hard work. He had heard from his eldest female cousin, who had married into Dongshan Village, that the Zhou Family recruited workers in Dongshan Village first. He immediately felt wary in his heart — If all the positions in the Zhou Family factory were filled by the villagers of Dongshan Village, wouldn't that mean he wouldn't have a chance at all?

Lady Hu forced her honest second uncle from Xiaocao's mother's side to accompany her to Dongshan Village behind the back of her in-laws. Why didn't he go alone? Because he's embarrassed!

Xiaocao's maternal grandmother had given Xiaocao's family some taels when they first separated from the main family. This was something he had complained about for a long time. Every time he saw Madam Liu and the Yu Family, he would mention the matter in a sarcastic manner.

As the saying goes: ‘Do not overdo it to ensure a pleasant meeting in the future’. This is really a wise word. He did not expect that the living conditions of the Yu Family would be completely different in a few months. Not only did they pay all the money, but they also became acquainted with a wealthy businessman in the city. He was not as thick-faced as Madam Li. With how he treated them in the past, how could he not be ashamed to come ask them for help now?

Lady Hu and her husband woke up early in the morning, and it was late by the time they reached Dongshan Village. However, when the two arrived at the old residence of the Yu Family, the person they were looking for was not home! They asked Yu Hai, who was collecting sea items on the side, and found that the whole family went to work in the fields because the watermelon had matured!

“Second Mother's Uncle, Second Mother's Aunt, sit down and rest first in the yard. It's almost noon, so my mom will be back soon to make lunch.. ”Yu Hang greets them politely with a smile.

Madam Hu impatiently waved her hand and said, “No need, no need! We'll only help in the fields. Xiaosha, you must continue your work! ”

Liu Han came to help plow the fields earlier, so he knew where the three of you sandy lands of the Yu Family were. Without having to be guided there, he took his wife to a watermelon field.

Madam Hu whispered, “My husband, do you see a long queue to sell seafood? I think your little sister probably earned quite a bit of money from doing this, right? ”

“How much they make is their own business! Our village is not near the sea, so we are not lucky to get this much money even if we want to! ” Liu Han is an honest person who speaks frankly, so his words sometimes make people feel uncomfortable.

Lady Hu glared at him and said, “We can't collect seafood, but we can come help them while they are busy ah! Just look at your brother-in-law's brother. I can't believe he helped for free. He might get some kind of advantage? ”

“Because he lives near here, it's easier for him to come help !! Yu Jiang was a good and honest person. Sister-in-law didn't pick the wrong person! ” Liu Han still did not understand his wife's intentions, causing Lady Hu to be furious.

“Huh! Your little sister can't even manage her own household! She did not even think about her mother's family when there was a good opportunity. ”Monya Hu finally revealed her heart.

Liu Han glared at him and said, “My family is not like your mother's family. The brothers did not do the right job and always wanted to take advantage of their married sisters and daughters! Just look at your sister. Your brothers have caused so much trouble that they can barely move on with life! If it wasn't for my parents' generosity, do you think you could have a life this good at home? ”

Madam Hu's voice immediately softened, “Are we not talking about your little sister? Why do you call my family? Not that I want such a brother also ah... ”

Liu Han looked at her and said, “We all know what it was like when my younger sister's family separated from the main family. His family's living conditions improved a little, so as his older brother and sister-in-law, we shouldn't have made more trouble for him! Tell Muyun directly about this matter when we see it. He would help if he could. But if he really can't help, remember not to say anything unpleasant, okay? ”

Lady Hu has a sharp and somewhat selfish tongue, but she still listens to the words of her husband, “I will remember, however, we did come to ask for their help! I will definitely control my own mouth! ”

As they spoke, they had reached the watermelon field. In the green vines there is a large watermelon with a swollen belly while basking in the sun. The Yu family, who were in the melon field, bowed and gently knocked on the watermelon to find the ripe watermelon. After picking the ripe watermelon, they plucked it from its vines. In fact, the harvested watermelon was already piled high on the ground.

“Gosh! So this is watermelon. They're very big. Each of them might weigh at least ten to twenty catties, right? Rarely seen in the city, especially in our small village, right? Husband, what do you think is the price for a catty? ” Lady Hu curiously walks around a pile of watermelons, while clicking her tongue.

Yu Xiaocao struggled a little to hold the large and ripe watermelon as he staggered. Seeing this, Liu Han quickly advanced to take the watermelon from his hand.

“Second Uncle, why did you come? This morning, my mother and I were just talking about you and Uncle from the Oldest Mother! ” Yu Xiaocao doesn't like Lady Hu too much, but she doesn't have any bad feelings towards the mother's second uncle who is rather dull.

Liu Han placed the watermelon in his hand with a pile of watermelons. He rubbed his hands and smiled shyly, “Your second mother wanted to work in the Zhou Family factory, but we are not sure if they are still recruiting people. So I came with him to ask that. ”

Yu Xiaocao looked at Madam Hu, who was staring at the watermelon, and said, “There are still some empty places to dry the vermicelli. It requires careful and patient people. Both men and women are allowed to apply .. ”

Other than them, Madam Hu raised her ears and listened attentively, fearing that she would miss something. He nodded excitedly after hearing his words.

Yu Xiaocao looked down and thought about it, then said, “Alright. I'll go with Second Mother's Aunt in the afternoon. However, to work in a bihun factory, you must sign a confidentiality agreement. If you divulge the Vermont formula, you will have to pay compensation and also be sent to jail! ”

Lady Hu quickly swore, “Xiaocao, you can rest assured! I would never say a word about the factory to an outsider! … Earlier, you said that you were looking for your maternal uncle. What's the problem?”

Madam Hu turned her gaze towards the watermelon pile. On that side, Madam Liu was busy weighing the watermelon for Wang Ergou.

Speaking of Wang Ergou, since Xiaocao agreed to let him sell the watermelon on credit, he was very concerned about the watermelon fields of the Yu Family. When he met Xiaocao and Yu Hai were watering the fields, he would rush over to help bring a little water. In the afternoon, he will also take the initiative to help keep an eye on the watermelon, replacing Yu Hai so that he can go home and rest for a few days.

These days, he had visited the melon fields almost every day. Knowing that the Yu Family was harvesting watermelons today, he woke up before dawn to help them. Although he did not know how to tell if the watermelon had matured, he helped move it to the edge of the field. Early in the morning, she was covered in sweat and worked harder than when she was doing her own household chores!

He had repaired his family's handcart and was preparing to push the watermelon wagon into the dock today to test the water. He had planned to sell melons in the city, but when he learned that the Yu Family was going to open a watermelon shop in the city, he gave up on the idea. When it came to selling items, the eight of him still could not compare to one Yu Xiaocao. There was a good flow of merchants and passenger ships on the docks every day, so there should have been quite a number of wealthy people. Therefore, he followed Xiaocao's advice to open a market on the pier.

“Xiaocao, I don't really know how to read the scale. What if I lose money? ” Wang Ergou used to be a stupid and incompetent man, and got a little better after he got married. On the contrary, his wife was very capable and there was almost nothing he could not do. But his wife is pregnant. So how could he let her rush to the dock?

Yu Xiaocao smiled at him and said, “That's easy! Larger watermelons should be about twenty catties in size. Since you get your watermelon from us, I'll give you a wholesale price of one hundred and fifty copper coins per catties, so it's three taels. Sell them for five taels in town! Sell the smaller one for four taels, and the smaller one that looks about ten catties for three taels! I should! ”

Wang Ergou did not even react as Madam Hu shouted in shock, “What? The price of watermelon is five taels? Five taels is enough for the whole family to eat for half a year. Can you really sell it? ”

Liu Han quickly pulled his wife and glared at her, “If you don't have anything good to say, don't talk! No one will think you are mute !! ”

Wang Ergou smiled unconcernedly and said, “Host to the Liu Family, people like us will definitely not be willing to spend a few taels to buy watermelon. However, there were many wealthy nobles at the pier. Our watermelon is juicy and sweet. After all, we're the only ones selling it. They won't be able to find it anywhere else! Even if it's more expensive, I still don't worry about not selling, let alone five taels !! Xiaocao, your idea was very good. I'm gonna do it! ”

Madam Liu is almost done weighing the watermelon. Wang Ergou's handcart was not very big, and at most it could hold twenty watermelons.

“As many as three hundred and sixty-eight catties. We will round it up for you and make it three hundred and sixty catties. Xiaocao, calculate the price for your Uncle Ergou! ” Madam Liu's math skills are much worse than her kids. He did not have the confidence to know such a large number.

Yu Xiaocao silently counted in his heart and quickly replied, “Uncle Ergou, a total of fifty-four taels! I'll write you a promissory note. You can pick up the watermelon after leaving your fingerprints! ”

A provisional note was already written and he only needed to fill in the total weight and money owed to the watermelon. Yu Xiaocao filled the numbers with quill pens, and then carefully read them to the illiterate Wang Ergou.

Wang Ergou did not hesitate and quickly dipped his index finger in ink, then printed his fingerprints on the note. He said, “You don't have to read it. Even if I don't trust others, how can I not trust you? Later, if my wife comes, just tell her that I went to the dock. ”

Based on the size of the watermelon, Wang Ergou stuffed the watermelon into his hand cart and pushed it enthusiastically.

Yu Xiaocao's shop in the city would be open for business tomorrow, so they needed to transport watermelons to the store to be stored today. He pulled up his sleeve, painstakingly picked up the watermelon, and struggled to put it in the donkey wagon. When Liu Han saw her, he quickly said, “Leave it alone. I'll put it in the train! ”

Lady Hu also wisely picked up the watermelon and said, “Xiaocao, can you take it with slender hands and feet? Don't you just have to put it in the car? Leave it to your aunt and uncle! ”

Xiaocao also did not continue to be polite with them. As he helped, he said to Liu Han, “Uncle of Second Mother, there aren't many in the fields right now, so why don't you take a watermelon cart to sell in town ?! As long as the watermelon does not fall or break, you can keep it for five to six days. If you can't sell everything in a day, you can continue to sell it the next day. ”.

Liu Han quietly moved some watermelons, and then bluntly replied, “The main price for watermelon is two to three taels. I was afraid of messing it up. Besides, we didn't have carts to transport them. ”