Goldfield
Chapter 171: The Watermelon Shop

Lady Hu did not say anything at this moment. He was somewhat interested in the idea until he heard that watermelon carts cost more than fifty taels. If they can't sell it, how many years will it take them to repay the debt?

“Second Mom's Uncle, don't worry about the cart! We'll buy a horse carriage, so you can borrow our donkey carriage! It depends if you have the courage to do this! ” Yu Xiaocao also wants to help the maternal grandmother's family. He made himself very clear. If the maternal uncle could not make up his mind, then there was nothing he could do.

While Liu Han was still hesitating, Madam Hu's eyes switched and she whispered, “My husband, should we ... cooperate with Eldest Sister-in-law?” This way, they can share the risk with someone. If they need to pay back the money, the pressure with the two branches of the family will decrease.

Liu Han, who couldn't make a decision, also felt that he should ask his elder brother's opinion. ‘It just so happens that Eldest Brother brought Zhiwei to work at the dock today. I can discuss this matter with him when I meet him later! ‘

“Nona Yu, I brought you a horse carriage !!” Qian Xiaoduo rode a horse carriage with an unknown worker. Seeing everyone busy in the watermelon fields, he did not treat himself as an outsider and helped them load the watermelon onto the carriage.

They had already signed a supply contract with Zhenxiu Restaurant. Madam Liu saw that Qian Xiaoduo and the other staff came with two carriages. One is new to their family, while the other one is to buy watermelon!

“Adik Qian, how much watermelon do you guys want?” Madam Liu took the scales and asked Qian Xiaoduo with a friendly smile.

Qian Xiaoduo said sweetly, “Auntie, just leave it! How can I allow you to weigh such a heavy watermelon ah ?! Little Haozi, please help Aunt carry the scales! ”

Little haozi? Yu Xiaocao looked at the thin and small teenager and had trouble holding back his laughter. Little Haozi's face turned red and muttered, “My name is Niu Hao. That's hao from the word broad, not hao from the word rat! ”

Qian Xiaoduo sneered and said, “Haha! Stop explaining and start working. After weighing the watermelon, we still need to collect the vegetables! ”

It was the first day of the free fruit tray event at Zhenxiu Restaurant. They were not sure if the reaction would be good, so they only bought two hundred catties of watermelon. They still bought the usual amount of vegetables, filling the carriage to the brim.

Yu Hai took all the ripe watermelons in the fields and filled the horse carriage and donkey cart with them. Xiaocao drove the donkey carriage, while he drove the horse carriage. The father-son couple followed the Zhenxiu Restaurant carriage and headed to the city unhurriedly.

Fang Zizhen was currently at the store in the city and preparing for the grand opening tomorrow. In fact, Yu Xiaocao did not plan to operate this store for a long time. So, it comes with very simple. Nameplate ‘Tanggu’ Watermelon Shop has been hung above the store entrance, but is currently covered with a red cloth. Inside the store, there are specially made wooden shelves with wooden planks nailed around the shelves to ensure the watermelon does not fall off the shelves.

The front of the store next door was rented out. ‘Splendid Brocades Manor’ is a store that sells high quality fabrics such as silk and satin. At this moment, the owner of the Splendid Brocades Manor and some noble customers looked to the shop next door from time to time.

“Feng Shopkeeper, do you know who is renting the shop next door? What business do they do? The interior looks very shabby. It's not gonna be a general store, is it? If they put a lot of stuff at the entrance, it will affect your business! ” The oldest young miss of the Zhuang Family in the city pursed her lips in disdain and shook her handkerchief as she spoke.

Shopkeeper Feng was a woman under the age of thirty, with bright skin and a somewhat plump body. He beamed happily and said, “No, I don't think so! How much money can a grocery store make? Renting here is not cheap. Did you guys see? The man, who was busy working, was a government official! He was wearing an official robe the last time he came here! ”

Young Miss Zhuang's close friend, Miss Wang, revealed a curious expression and looked at the layer of shelves next door again. He asked, “Are they not going to start a business tomorrow? Why are there no items in the store today? How strange! ”

Shopkeeper Feng was about to say something when he saw a carriage filled with watermelon in front of his shop. He was stunned for a moment. Watermelon is not popularized today. He was born and raised in the small town of Tanggu, so he had never seen a watermelon before.

“Aiya! Here, here !! ” Miss Wang put the cloth in her hand and took two steps towards the door. Sure enough, the train stopped in front of the shop next door.

Eldest Young Miss Zhuang held a lotus flower embroidered brocade on her body and examined it. When he heard his words, he said, “What is coming? Can you stop making a scene! So embarrassing!”

Regardless of their foundation in Tanggu City or family background, the Zhuang Family was stronger than the Wang Family. As a result, Eldest Young Miss Zhuang would subconsciously always show a sense of superiority.

Miss Wang did not take heart and said, “The item for the house next door has arrived! Hey, looks like the watermelon I ate at your house! ”

“Somefortune? How could anyone sell watermelon in Tanggu City? The watermelon was last brought back by my older brother, who was on a study trip to the capital! ” With a face of disbelief, Eldest Young Miss Zhuang kept looking at the cloth.

Miss Wang looked at the large and round watermelon that was being moved to the store next door and said with a bit of uncertainty, “Maybe not? The watermelon I ate last time in your house wasn't too big and fresh! ”

Miss Wang's face flushed red upon hearing her words, and she muttered, “Ah-mei, don't be angry. That's not what I mean. ”.

Eldest Young Miss Zhuang was in no mood to shop for cloth anymore. He exited the door of the Splendid Brocades Manor with heavy footsteps and was about to enter the shop next door.

“This young lady, please stop! Our shop has not opened yet, so it is now very messy. Better not to dirty your embroidered shoes! ” Yu Xiaocao was ordered by his godfather to stand on the sidelines and watch them move the watermelon. He, who was bored, said to Eldest Young Miss Zhuang, who was about to enter the door.

When Eldest Young Miss Zhuang heard his words, she completely stopped. He looked at Xiaocao's clothes with a sharp gaze, and then showed a look of disdain. He asked haughtily, “Little girl, what exactly are you guys selling in this store?”

Yu Xiaocao was someone with sharp eyesight. Eldest Young Miss Zhuang was wearing extremely beautiful clothes and fine jewelry. It was obvious that she was a young miss from a noble family, who could be one of her prospective customers ah! Customers are the top priority, customers are the highest.

Xiaocao politely said, “We are a watermelon shop! Not to brag, but our watermelon is sweet and juicy. Really high quality and cheap! ”

Eldest Young Miss Zhuang watched as Wu Yun passed by with a large watermelon in her hand, entered the shop and placed it on the shelf. He asked in disbelief, “What? You really sell watermelon? Where did you get this watermelon? It looks so fresh! ”

In a slightly proud tone, Yu Xiaocao replied, “We planted it ourselves. We just plucked them from our fields this morning, so of course, they are fresh! ”

Eldest Young Miss Zhuang exclaimed wonderfully, “Someone in Tanggu City planted a watermelon? Why haven't I heard about this before? Little girl, you're not lying, are you? ”

“What's the point of lying to you? This is also the first time my family has grown watermelon. We asked the young boss of Zhenxiu Restaurant to help us find the seed, but we did not expect it would actually grow — Godfather, Uncle Li, Uncle Wu, thank you for the hard work! Let's sit down, wash our hands, and rest for a while! I'll cut watermelon to quench your thirst! ” Seeing his godfather and his two subordinates almost finished bringing down the watermelon, Yu Xiaocao hurriedly called out to them.

His godfather and his two subordinates were excellent workers. Some of the watermelon that has been lowered is arranged on shelves according to its size, while the rest is stacked indoors in the backyard.

Fang Zizhen chuckled as he looked at his goddaughter who was busy looking for knives and washing watermelons, like she was a little squirrel who kept autumn food. She felt the feeling of ‘everything was fine with a putri’ in her heart.

Eldest Young Miss Zhuang should have left already, but her eyes were fixed on shelf after shelf of watermelon. As Miss Wang said, the watermelon is big and round. But... is it possible to grow watermelon in Tanggu City? Can this watermelon be eaten? He could not move his legs at all.

He silently looked at the little girl, who was wearing ordinary clothes, picked up a large watermelon, washed her skin, and cut it on the table in the shop. With a cutting tool that was shaped like a long knife, he cut the watermelon in half neatly. Red meat and black seeds appeared before his eyes, and he could smell a refreshing sweet fragrance from afar.

Watermelon cut into small pieces. Fang Zizhen had already picked up the piece in a hurry and ate it with a big mouthful. Red juice had dripped on his beard, but he did not bother to wipe it.

For the sake of his daughter's shop, Fang Zizhen had tried his hardest and he was busy from morning till now. He did not even have time to rest and drink a mouthful of water. The sweet, watery watermelon moistened his dry, thirsty throat. A cold feeling penetrated into the depths of his heart.

Seeing their master eating deliciously, Li Li and Wu Yun could not help but each take a piece and lightly bite down on the small. Their eyes suddenly sparkled, and even before they swallowed the first bite, they had already bitten again impatiently. They don't even want to throw away the seeds.

Eldest Young Miss Zhuang used her handkerchief to cover her mouth in disdain when she saw the three men eating in such a disrespectful manner. But he could not resist swallowing the excessive saliva inside his mouth.

“Sniff..”.

Miss Zhuang was surprised and thought that it was she who made a loud swallowing sound. How could he allow himself to fool himself? She was about to turn around and leave, but she saw Miss Wang gulp her saliva endlessly beside her. He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. ‘I know that! That embarrassing voice just now, how could it have come from me? ‘

“Stop embarrassing yourself here! If you want to eat them, just wait until they open tomorrow and buy them! ” Eldest Young Miss Zhuang covered her face with a handkerchief and returned to the house next to Splendid Brocades Manor. Miss Wang left reluctantly and looked back repeatedly at each step.

“Three sisters! This is the watermelon we sell in our store. Please try! If you like the taste, you are welcome to visit us tomorrow! ” Yu Xiaocao placed a small piece of watermelon neatly on a plate. He carried the plate on the tray and walked over to the cloth shop with a smile.

Miss Wang widened her eyes in surprise and exclaimed, “You allowed us to eat it? Free?”