LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 9 No one has ever seen a cantaloupe
Sang Cheng poured a glass of water, Song Tingran drank it in one gulp, wiped the sweat from his head, and sat on a stool to rest.
"These are apple, pear, and lychee saplings. You can plant them directly and they will grow up year by year. It is very convenient."
"This is a grapevine. You need to build a frame and plant it into the soil while letting it climb. Even if it freezes in the winter, it will still sprout next year."
"This is a cantaloupe and a watermelon. They are a little more complicated and require careful care. The inner core is left for germination every year, and can be planted next year."
Song Tingran said so much in one breath and drank another bowl of water. Xiao Yuchen listened the most seriously and started gearing up. He likes farming very much. He didn't have the opportunity before, but now the time and place are favorable.
"Master Wife, are these good things dug from the mountains?"
Shi Yan was always nervous. Not to mention apples, pears, cantaloupe, and lychees, they were all rare fruits that he had seen in books.
"This is a secret. No one is allowed to tell it. Do you understand?"
The four of them agreed in unison. Song Tingran had almost rested and had to go to town immediately, but calculating the time, he might come back later in the evening, so he said: "We will come back a little later in the evening, you don't have to wait." , just eat when you’re hungry.”
Afterwards, he took Shi Yan and Sang Cheng out, got on the bullock cart again, and went to the town.
"The wife of the Zhao family usually returns to Omuraniu at the latest. When is it?"
The wife of the Zhao family has been driving bullock carts to make money all year round. She is tanned and has a straightforward temper. She always says what she says and never hides it.
"It's the last trip before dark. If no one is there, come back early. There is no fixed time."
"We bought a lot of things today. Could you please wait for us and help us take our things back to the Song family at the foot of the mountain? How about ten cents?"
The wife of the Zhao family smiled heartily and said: "You don't care about money, and you are also cheerful. Normally, the three of you come back for three cents. I will charge seven cents more for sending you home. I can't sleep at night, just Five cents, but don’t be too late.”
"Thank you very much."
After the matter was settled, the first thing after getting off the oxcart was to run directly to Zuixiang Tower. Song Tingran was not a roadie, and anyone who had been there almost once could find it.
The waiter was greeting people at the door. When he saw it was Song Tingran, he hurriedly greeted him. The shopkeeper had told him last time that this was an honored guest.
"Song Guiren, you are finally here. Our shopkeeper always talks about you. Please invite me to the private room inside."
Shi Yan and Sang Cheng looked at each other. They could not get out of this big restaurant just for a cup of tea. They followed Song Tingran, not leaving even an inch.
After they sat down, the waiter nodded again and brought out the good tea, saying, "Wait a moment, shopkeeper Lin will be here soon."
This place simply overturned Sang Cheng's cognition. The two waiters in this shop were men. If they were not married, they would not be able to get married to such a public face. If they were already married, how could his wife agree to his marriage? Working?
Song Tingran took a sip of the tea and found it had a mellow taste. He quickly poured two more cups for Shi Yan and Sang Cheng to try too.
Shi Yan took it with both hands and smelled it at the tip of his nose. The refreshing smell made people linger. He took another sip and showed a happy smile.
When Sang Cheng saw Shi Yan drinking, he also took a sip, and quickly covered his mouth and coughed. Shi Yan next to him patted his back and said, "Slow down."
"My wife, I have a rough mouth and can't drink anything good. This tea has ruined it for me."
Song Tingran waved his hand and said, "This tea is for people to drink. If you can't get used to it, it's the tea's problem, not yours."
At this time, Shopkeeper Lin knocked on the door and then walked in. This was the second time the two met, and they greeted her slightly cordially. She saw that the two people behind Song Tingran were both new faces. The one from last time didn't behave strangely either.
"Shopkeeper Lin, what you brought this time is something better."
Shi Yan helped open the lid of the basket, and there were green-striped melons inside. Shopkeeper Lin had never seen them before. He touched them curiously and asked, "What are these?"
"This is a cantaloupe from the Western Region. I accidentally got the seeds and planted them. Shopkeeper Lin can try them and decide whether to buy them."
Last time, Shopkeeper Lin relied on her connections to quickly deliver the lychees to the city for the dignitaries. She made a huge profit. She was moved by the cantaloupe in front of her.
Calling the waiter in the shop, he brought over a knife specially designed for cutting fruits. Song Tingran was not polite and cut them into crescent-shaped pieces. He said, "The seeds attached here are edible, but you don't have to eat them. The main thing is The pulp on it is sweet and refreshing.”
Shopkeeper Lin elegantly picked up a piece and took a bite. This taste was something he had never experienced before. It was not like sugar, but sweeter, tender and juicy. After one bite, one would want to take another bite. Sure enough, it was Fine fruit.
"To tell you the truth, this is my first time seeing cantaloupe. I don't know the price very well. Sister Song has a good idea of the price."
Good guy, shopkeeper Lin even called his sister, it seems that he wants to quickly close the relationship between the two.
"This cantaloupe can only be found in the Western Region. It's a long way to go. If you transport it here, it will not only cost manpower and material resources, but the stuff will also be rotten when you get there, so the price must be higher than that of lychee. How about eight taels of silver each?"
Shopkeeper Lin looked embarrassed, mainly because she had to publicize the cantaloupe first and let everyone know about it, and then sell it, which was a bit difficult.
"Shopkeeper Lin, I won't charge you for cutting this one. You can cut it into small pieces and distribute it on the street to spread the reputation. Then you can package it and call it emerald honeydew melon. It is hydrating and nourishing. Then store it in a cool place for ten days, no problem.”
If it can be stored for ten days, there is still enough time. The noble man who bought lychees last time also said that he would recommend any fresh fruits in the future. Shopkeeper Lin gritted his teeth and said: "Eight taels is eight taels, Sister Song can do it." Do you have any ideas for long-term cooperation?”
"If we can cooperate for a long time, I will be less stressed. I wonder how Sister Lin wants to cooperate?"
"Of course we are supplying fruits for a long time. As long as the quality is guaranteed, we at Zuixianglou will accept them all."
Song Tingran thought about it and felt it was inappropriate. She wanted to be a big boss, so she said: "Sister Lin, I want to cultivate a large number of vegetables and fruits in the future. I will definitely have to face different vendors and bosses. From me, To purchase goods, I am willing to sign a cooperation agreement with Sister Lin. No matter what price I sell my vegetables and fruits in the future, Zuixianglou can purchase them at a 20% discount. I also want to thank you for taking care of us in the early stage."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shopkeeper Lin was even more impressed with Song Tingran. Before, he only thought that she was lucky and her things were precious. But now it seems that it was her talent and insight that gave her such opportunities.
Shopkeeper Lin took seventy-two taels of silver and handed it to Song Tingran. She took it and gave it to Shi Yan.
Shopkeeper Lin was stunned and stopped writing the agreement. Song Tingran said with a smile, "This is my big man. He has a good mind and can settle accounts quickly. He is usually responsible for the expenses. I may not do it in the future." Every time you come here, you see him, and it’s the same.”