The long, rectangular sign was painted light green and had four large gold characters engraved on it: "Everyday Fruits and Vegetables".
There was a large apple engraved in the lower left corner of the sign, and a cabbage in the upper right corner.
It looks so refreshing and amusing. Even someone who can't read can guess that this is a shop selling fruit and vegetables.
Of course, what attracted everyone's attention the most was the glass window covered by the red silk.
Large panes of glass, clean and transparent, allow you to see clearly inside at a glance.
Right across from the window was a fruit display stand.
The dark red lychees, along with their branches and leaves, were picked and bundled up to the thickness of an arm.
The fruit is in the middle, and the leaves are on the outside, like bouquets of flowers.
Golden bananas were neatly stacked together, some as big as a wooden basin, others just four or five bunched together.
The pink peaches, each as big as a bowl, are arranged in a wicker basket, and their sweet fragrance seems to waft from afar.
There were also white jade melons, each the size of a small ceramic bowl, lying quietly together.
The top one was cut in half, revealing its rich and sweet interior.
Looking further to both sides, one can vaguely see bright red apples, golden pears, piles of tangerines, and in the distance, lush green vegetables...
Everyone remained silent for a long time, but the sound of swallowing could be heard everywhere.
But it's winter!
With snow everywhere, even eating cabbage and radishes is difficult, let alone fruit in winter...
Moreover, most of these fruits were ones I'd never seen before!
Someone asked in a low voice, "What is that little purplish-red ball?"
The bystanders, unaware of the danger, eagerly exclaimed, "That probably won't taste good! I see a peach, it's huge, it must be delicious!"
"Did you pick the peaches from the Queen Mother of the West's Peach Garden?"
Jiayin gave Zhao Hui a wink and then stepped aside.
Zhao Hui then explained to everyone with a smile.
"That dark red little ball is called lychee. It's a fruit produced in Quanzhou. The flesh is snow-white and sweet and refreshing."
"It's a pity that they are too delicate. They need to be kept in ice during transportation to prevent them from spoiling."
"Our master's fleet dug up the whole tree with large earthenware jars and planted it in a greenhouse. It barely survived until now, and we've harvested about a hundred catties of fruit, which is more precious than gold..."
"And that long, golden-yellow fruit is called a banana. Peel it and eat the flesh inside. It's sweet, soft, and delicious. It's perfect for elderly people and children without teeth."
"This thing is even more precious. It grows in the far south. Of the twenty trees that were transported back, only two died on the way. They are kept in greenhouses year-round and need to be kept in the same heat as in summer to keep them alive."
"That white jade melon is produced in the Gobi Desert in the southwest. Because there is little rain and long days, the melon is especially sweet."
"Well, one bite and it'll make your teeth fall out! If it doesn't, I'll still give you two taels of silver!"
As expected of someone who had been in charge for many years, Zhao Hui was exceptionally quick-witted and spoke in an exaggerated and humorous tone, which made the onlookers laugh out loud from time to time, and their saliva flowed like a river.
But there was a note with the price on it, attached to the vine basket containing the fruit.
A white jade melon costs ten taels of silver, and each person is limited to one.
Lychees and bananas are both three taels of silver per catty.
A peach costs one tael of silver.
This price is absolutely outrageous...
At this moment, Madam Liu and Madam Jia II arrived together to show their support, with Baozhu naturally leading the way.
This time she learned her lesson. As soon as she saw Jiayin dressed as a man, she immediately slowed down and followed behind her mother, constantly giving Jiayin meaningful glances.
Jiayin found it amusing, so she stepped forward to greet Madam Liu and Madam Jia the Second, and then led them into the shop.
Jiayin casually grabbed a tangerine and stuffed it into Baozhu's mouth before walking around the shop with Madam Liu and Madam Jia the Second.
Madam Liu and Madam Jia were close to the Li family and knew that Baiyunjian was started by Jiayin.
Even Cyclamen and Tao Hongying's pickle shops had Jiayin's involvement.
But seeing it with my own eyes this time, I was amazed that such a young girl could do everything herself, from repairing the shop and training the staff to opening the business so smoothly.
The two couldn't help but marvel at how amazing kids are these days!
Even the matriarch of an ordinary household probably wouldn't have this ability, and many men can't do it either!
"Princess, your shop is so comfortable, spacious and clean! It's such a blessing to have some sunlight coming in on a winter's day." Madam Jia Er, quick to speak, grabbed Jia Yin's hand and began to praise the place.
Madam Liu also said with a smile, "Yes, I was worried that the princess wouldn't be able to manage everything by herself since Hongying and the old lady had both left."
"The result was truly astonishing! The princess is incredibly capable!"
Jiayin smiled, her eyes crinkling, "Auntie, please don't praise me too much, I get arrogant easily."
"Besides, I'm not good at anything else, but I have a tiny bit of talent for doing business. I'm naturally good at attracting money!"
"Hahaha, this child is so good with words!" Madam Liu laughed heartily, patting Jiayin on the back and saying, "Quickly get your aunt a basket. Your aunt brought a lot of money today, to give you a good start!"
Madam Jia Er chimed in, "And me too! Bring a big basket! My family has Baozhu, that greedy girl, and there won't be enough for her to eat if there aren't enough!"
Baozhu's little mouth was stuffed up like a squirrel's, and she looked over at us. In protest, she spat out two orange seeds, which made everyone laugh.
Soon, Madam Jia the Second and Madam Liu, accompanied by their personal maids, began to wander around the shop with baskets in hand.
The maid in charge of selling was very efficient. Seeing Madam Liu examining the white jade melon, she took a sharp knife, cut half of the white jade melon into pieces, put them in a white porcelain bowl, and stuck toothpicks in them.
Madam Liu smiled and tasted a piece, exclaiming in surprise, "Oh my, Princess, you've really brought out all your best treasures! I've never had this melon before, it's so sweet!"
The maidservant quickly said, "Madam has excellent taste. We only sent twenty of these white jade melons; they might be gone in a few days."
"We must have one, so we won't miss out on it in a few days." Madam Liu nodded, and the little maid immediately picked up the largest white jade melon and put it in the basket.
On the other side, Madam Jia was also carrying a basket and getting vegetables.
My mother-in-law has been suffering from internal heat lately and has a poor appetite. She wants to eat something light, and this is a perfect opportunity.
The village chief and his team were so busy in the morning that they couldn't stop running, and the vegetables they picked were of the best quality imaginable.
The roots of the bok choy were all cut off, the upper half was not wet, and the lower half was washed clean. They were carefully tied into a small bunch.
The rotten leaves and mud were removed from the chives, leaving them tender and fresh. Bundle after bunch, they were neatly arranged.
The spinach has tender stems and plump leaves; you can hear a snapping sound when you pick it up with a little force!
The young man held a small spray bottle, occasionally sizzling it on the surface of the vegetables to ensure they looked fresh and crisp, as if they had just been picked from the field…
The onlookers outside the window couldn't help but feel envious as they watched Madam Liu and the others chatting and laughing while enjoying the fruit and filling their baskets.
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