Goldfield
Chapter 175: Sweet Taste

With this, Wang Ergou, humming, happily pushed his family's wheelbarrow and soon arrived at the Yu Family's melon field.

Looking at the pile of watermelons on the ground, Wang Ergou smiled so brightly that he showed his uneven teeth and happily said, “Yeah! I thought I came early, but it seems you guys came earlier than me! If there is anything I can help you with, just say. By the way, this is the money I made from selling watermelon yesterday. Fifty-four taels in total, it shouldn't be wrong! ”

Yu Xiaocao took the money from his hands and returned his IOU. Seeing that he was so happy that it seemed like he could not find his direction, he smiled and said, “Is yesterday's business good? You look so happy! ”

Wang Ergou smiled and nodded his head, “Yesterday, I was lucky enough. A boat belonging to an officer landed. The steward who came to pick them up basically bought twenty watermelons. Hehe! Just from them, I made over thirty taels! The rest sold out before afternoon! ”

After living for over thirty years, Wang Ergou was in business for the first time in his life. His wife was anxious about it so she followed him to the dock with a somewhat pregnant belly.

Initially, the dock was mostly anchored by cargo ships. In addition to some of the more experienced managers who had seen watermelons before, others were mostly circling around looking with curiosity. After hearing that the price of watermelon is a few taels each, they dispel their idea of buying watermelon.

After a while, the buyer remained absent. Wang Ergou was a little worried and would go to the city to sell watermelons. His wife stopped him and said, “How can you do business without determination? Look at Xiaolian, isn't it until noon he's busy? Just a minute. Xiaocao said, as long as you seize the opportunity, there will be no worries in the future. What you lack is patience! ”

Wang Ergou did not want his wife to run around with him, so he forced himself to hold back his anxiety and yelled at the ever-moving passing travelers, “Semangka, the big and sweet watermelon! If not sweet, then free !! ”

Good things come to those who wait. Not long after, they started doing business! The buyer was one of the chief stewards of Qingyao Trading Company, one of the four major trading companies. This butler had traveled everywhere and had more experience. Once he saw the watermelon for sale this season, he was surprised and immediately bought it. She opened it on the spot to try it, and the sweetness of the watermelon left her stunned.

Initially, he decided to buy all the watermelons at a cheaper price, but Wang Ergou was reluctant to give up the profits. The waiter had also brought back a lot of items, so he could not vacate the place for the watermelon. He could only give up, but in any case, he still bought two more watermelons to take back for his master to try.

The first step is the hardest. After making his first watermelon sale, Wang Ergou held fifteen taels in his hand and was very pleased with himself. He counted, and, if they continued like this, then by selling ten or more watermelons, they could break even. The sale of the remaining watermelon will be a pure advantage….

Just at that moment, the ship of an official was pulled to shore. Allegedly, it was a high-ranking official who returned to the capital with his family to report his work. The attitude of the Great Ming Dynasty towards women was not very harsh. Therefore, the women and children, who had been on the ship for a month, got off the ship as soon as it landed to take a walk and breathe fresh air.

The daughter of the six-year-old officer heard Wang Ergou's cry and came to him accompanied by his maid. Surprisingly, he observed a large round watermelon in a wheelbarrow. He pouted and said, “You lied. Watermelon is not too big! The watermelon I eat is only this big! ”

The adorable little girl used her hands to show her size. He looked at her with a pair of large round eyes, looking sweet and innocent. Wang Ergou could not help but think of the child inside his wife's stomach. If it was a girl, would it be as beautiful as the child in front of her? (Author note: You think too much about it. With your appearance, if your daughter is similar to you, it would be TSKP!)

Wang Ergou patiently bowed, letting out a gentle and friendly smile, and softly said, “Young Mona, the watermelon I sold was a big watermelon! They are big and sweet, I definitely don't lie! ”

The little girl carefully thought about it and said in a clear voice, “Then I should try it first before paying. You said it before If it's not sweet then. No cost ”

Wang Ergou scratched his head and reluctantly chose one of the smallest watermelons in the wheelbarrow. He used a clean cloth to wipe the knife he carried before cutting the watermelon. The waiter, after seeing the knife clean, said nothing.

The little girl bit the watermelon gracefully and immediately exclaimed, “Wow! Really sweet! Xiaomei, pay him! You —— can you help me bring watermelon there? I want my mother and older brother to try it too! ”

“Of course!” Wang Ergou took out three taels, took out the remaining watermelon and the rest of the pieces that the little girl had not finished, and followed behind her towards the dock.

The little girl's brother was surprised and curious when he saw the red fruit flesh. They all couldn't help but take a piece to try. The watermelon, which was irrigated by the mystical stone water, had an indescribably good taste. Even family members of this official, who had eaten watermelon many times, had never eaten watermelon as well as this before.

The little girl's father, after seeing his wife and children eating so happily, waved his hand and bought fifteen watermelons from Wang Ergou. In this season, if he gave it as a gift, then his reputation would rise greatly.

It was in this way that the half watermelon Wang Ergou had brought was sold. After that, a few more ships landed and the remaining watermelons were sold. After careful counting, he discovered that over twenty watermelons had been sold for a total of one hundred and two taels, and the profit was over forty-two taels.

Wang Ergou had never seen that much money in his life! In the past, his wife always forced him to do odd jobs. After a hard and tiring day of work, he would only earn ten copper coins. After a month, the most he could save was one or two taels. However, today, he only shouted a few words and it was enough to earn forty-two taels, which was previously worth a few years' savings!

Ergou's wife's heart was pounding as well. With tears in her eyes, she gently patted the man next to her and stroked her inconspicuous pregnant belly. With this source of income, they need not worry about not being able to raise a child in the future.

Ergou's wife came from a poor family. Otherwise, she would not have married a man like Ergou. Hunger is a shadow of his childhood. He had eight siblings, but only he and his two older brothers survived.

After marriage, although her husband did not stand out, she loved her wife very much. Although their days were a bit difficult, it was much better than his maiden home. At first he thought that such bitter and difficult days would never end, but unexpectedly they met the Yu Hai family, she said, that helps them many times and even gives them the opportunity to earn money.

His son didn't have to be like him when he was a kid. When he was hungry, he used to drink water and hope it would pass, and when he was sick he could only suffer through it.

“Wife! I will go buy half a meat catties to complete your body! ” With the money in his hands, Wang Ergou's back is straighter than ever.

Wang Ergou's wife glared at him, confiscated all the money, and gently reprimanded, “We still owe Brother Hai money for his money! The rest is not enough for tomorrow's watermelon batch! Could it be that you have a conscience to give credit again tomorrow? ”

Wang Ergou laughed and said, “I plan to push more watermelons tomorrow. I'm afraid the rest of the money is not enough to pay for watermelon ... how about we credit one more time? ”

Ergou's wife shook her head and said, “Today, we met a customer who bought a lot. Otherwise, I don't know how long it will take to sell all these watermelons. In my opinion, what if you buy as much watermelon as you can afford with the money earned today? Earning less is okay! ”

Wang Ergou knows the philosophy of ‘You eat rice little by little, and make money little by little’. Listening to his wife, he said, “Brother Dahai, I will take a watermelon worth forty taels today. I want to spend twenty taels for the big one, ten taels for the medium one and the small one. ”.

“Good!” Yu Hai helped her by giving her a watermelon that had been weighed. When he saw Ergou hand over the money, he smiled and whispered, “Hei! Yesterday's business must have been pretty good, you earned quite a bit! ”

“Hehe! Only forty taels. This is nothing compared to Brother Hai! You pulled two carts full of watermelon yesterday! ” Wang Ergou hid his pride but he could not stop his smile from appearing.

Liu Pei, who helped load the wheelbarrow, upon seeing the cart full of watermelon could make a profit of forty-two taels, realized that if they brought one full cart to the prefecture city, it would be a good idea, won't they get more than 100 taels ? His heart was pounding at such a figure.

At that moment, the carriage Xiaocao had borrowed from Zhou was brought. After talking about it, Liu Pei and Liu Han decided to leave immediately and transport the watermelon to the prefectural city overnight.

Xiaocao also felt that the wagon carrying the watermelon would not be faster than his godfather who ran fast on the street. So, he let his two uncles leave first after setting a meeting point with his godfather tomorrow.

With the help of many people, the watermelon cart quickly filled up. First they had to take the train to Tanggu City, and then take the imperial highway before they could get to the prefectural city. If they were to depart now, then it would still be difficult for them to arrive at the prefectural city before they closed the city gates.

Xiaocao prepared rations, water, and warm clothes for his two uncles. Although it was nearing the end of spring, the night was still cold in the north. His uncle probably slept in the open, how could they bear the cold?

Two Xiaocao family carts left with the Liu Pei brothers. Xiaocao took the donkey wagon and Yu Hai took the wagon they had bought a few days ago. Fortunately, the horse chosen by Third Young Master Zhou had a good temperament, so even strangers could control it.

Yu Hai stayed in the fields yesterday, so he missed the first business day of the crowded watermelon shop. When Xiaocao told them what had happened, he wanted to see the scene. He regretted not being able to see it with his own eyes. Today, no matter what, he had to go to the city with her.

No matter what, he was still the father of the store owner, so didn't that make him at least half the owner? Moreover, if she did not help her daughter, she would feel bad. Therefore, Madam Liu stayed behind to watch the field in the morning and she would take over in the evening.

Two other people were with them. One of them was the Eldest Aunt, Madam Han, who had come to help. The other was Xiaocao's maternal grandmother, Madam Yao, who was fooled by Xiaocao into expanding her knowledge.

When they arrive in town, they discover that the watermelon shop is surrounded by people and think something has happened! After the store closed yesterday, Li Li was left alone to watch over him. Fang Zizhen and Wu Yun had gone to the dock and Xiaocao had returned to Dongshan Village. Was the business yesterday so good that it caught the attention of some people that they came today to look for trouble?