Shanghai belongs to the south, and I was born and raised there, so I’m a genuine southerner!
She was not embarrassed even though she made a mistake. She continued, baring her teeth, "I was saying that my sister-in-law is so elegant. You must be from a big city in the south. Sister-in-law, you bought a lot. Let my brother deliver it to you. And this, I'll give it to you for free!"
She pointed at the kelp. It was free, so why not give it up? Jiang Yan took it with a smile: "Thank you."
It's just right to make a cold kelp salad, which goes well with rice and can be considered a substitute for watercress.
Nian A-mei brought out a few large coconuts from the side and asked, "Sister-in-law, these are for you too. Cut them open and pour out the water inside. It's very sweet. We don't have enough sea water when we go out, so we use this to quench our thirst. This is what my mother picked from a desert island."
When Jiang Yan saw Coconut, her eyes lit up: "Sister, I'll come to you next time I buy seafood."
When Ah Mei heard what she said, she felt as if she was struck by a pleasant surprise. She said happily, "Sister-in-law, if you need anything in the future, tell me in advance and I will send it to the entrance of the army for you. You don't have to make this trip. It's hot outside and you have fair skin. Don't get sunburned."
Don’t blame them for their good business, just don’t say anything.
Brother Nian's hands were shaking. It was the first time he encountered such a thing. He quickly put the seafood that Jiang Yan wanted into a bucket and weighed it.
It was obvious that this customer was a repeat customer, so he didn’t give out the extra money and just gave it away as a favor.
Nian A'mei took the abacus from the basket on the side and started to play with it.
After getting the amount to prepare, she read to Jiang Yan, "Sister-in-law, abalone is 0.30 yuan per pound, 8 pounds is 2.4 yuan, clams are cheaper, 0.30 yuan per pound, 12 pounds is 0.39 yuan, swimming crabs are 0.25 yuan per pound, 8 pounds is 2 yuan.
Green crabs are 0.30 yuan, and 10 pounds are 3 yuan; squids are 0.28 yuan, and 10 pounds are 2.8 yuan; small octopus is 1.5 yuan, and 8 pounds are 1.2 yuan; sea bass is 0.20 yuan, and 10 pounds are 2 yuan; mantis shrimps are 0.23 yuan, and 10 pounds are 2.3 yuan.
Prawns are 35 cents, 8 pounds are 2.8 yuan, oysters are 26 cents, 10 pounds are 2.6 yuan, 5 pounds of mussels, 3 pounds of clams, 4 pounds of conchs, 3 pounds of razor clams, and 3 pounds of scallops, the total is 2.4 yuan.
Sea urchins are 2.8 yuan, and crayfish are 1 yuan, which is a good deal for you. The total is 27.69 yuan. Sister-in-law, do you think I calculated it correctly? Since this is your first time here, I will give you a trial price, remove the decimals, and give me 27 yuan!"
Hiss, 27 yuan, that’s almost a month’s salary for a worker. How does this woman know how to live?
The man's salary is used up in two meals, and the whole family is starving! She looks pretty, but she is also a spendthrift.
The auntie who was buying seafood opposite Nian A-mei gnashed her teeth in hatred. She said sarcastically: "Those clams and snails are so useless that even pigs wouldn't eat them. You feed them to people and sell them for money. Aren't you conscienceless?
You are such a black-hearted person. You are not afraid that your father and mother will be drowned when they go out to sea. You cannot do evil things!"
The two families have been setting up stalls here for more than ten years and have always been in competition. In the past, her family had the best business, but after Nian A'mei grew up, all the business was taken over.
In addition, her family often shortchanged people on weights and measures. Most people are frugal nowadays, and no one wants to be taken advantage of. As time went by, there was no business.
She couldn't afford it, and she felt that it was Nian A'mei who took her business away and was unlucky for her!
If a girl doesn't stay at home well, she will never get married. Who knows if she's hooking up with someone else? And who knows whose bastard child is in her belly!
The Mother of Dragons will not bless a woman of such bad character to sail safely at sea.
After that, she tried her best to sell it to Jiang Yan: "Young comrade, buy her bad luck. What do you know, you little girl? You can only shout nonsense. My family is an old fisherman with decades of experience. We only pick the best ones. I guarantee you will say they are delicious after eating them. What we do is to attract repeat customers. Those clams and clams are all used to feed pigs. How can animals compare with humans?"
Jiang Yan doesn't like this kind of people who praise themselves and put others down, not to mention that it is too malicious towards women.
Nian A-mei was so angry that her face turned red. She pinched her waist and said fiercely, "Bah, old hag, what nonsense are you talking about? These clams were carefully selected by my family with a flashlight before dawn. They are all good products.
The animal in your house has been dead for several days, and you are not afraid of poisoning. I didn’t say you sold it at a high price. Who wouldn’t say you were shortchanging us? You deserve to lose your business!
My father and mother, we have the blessing of the Dragon Mother, so you are not afraid that the boat will capsize!"
The woman was not someone to be trifled with. She took the pry and tried to fight with Nian A-mei: "You are a bastard. Aren't you afraid that your roots will be cut off here? If it weren't for you, would my business be so bad?"
The people setting up stalls nearby saw that the two men were about to fight, and they tried to persuade them to stop.
"Oh, sister Guixiang, my sister is still young! What are you doing? She is the one who brought in the business, and you want to cut it off halfway? That doesn't make sense. Her mother still needs this to make her medicine."
"We are all Dan family, you just can't stand seeing my sister living better than you, right?"
Grandma Nian stepped forward and tapped her cane: "He Guixiang, if you want to make trouble, we will go to the clan leader. Everyone should rely on their own ability to do business. You are not as good as my sister, and you are jumping up and down. Aren't you ashamed?"
The Dan family has been making a living on the sea for generations. All matters, big or small, are managed by the clan elders, who are similar to the village captains and are very prestigious.
These have been neighbors for decades, and the Nian family just wants to be better than He Guixiang.
No one stood on He Guixiang's side. She was furious. A good business was ruined by Nian A'mei.
Jiang Yan didn't even look at He Guixiang, and said to Nian A'mei, "Please send me to the entrance of the army. Here's the money!"
She counted out the money and gave it to Nian A-mei, who wiped her hands and took it carefully. "Sister-in-law, next time you want to eat something, choose us first. We can even give you a discount! Oh, and these clams are for you!"
Jiang Yan is straightforward, and Nian A'mei is also generous and knows some business skills. Nian A'mei has obviously mastered the trick.
Jiang Yan liked dealing with people who were open-minded. She nodded and said, "Okay, come back in a few days. I have to entertain some friends today, so I have to go back!"
After she said hello to Nian A'mei, Jiang Yan took Lu Xiao away and arranged for Lu Li to take Nian A'ge to deliver the goods back.
There are a lot of fruits on the southern island. Jiang Yan even saw durian. Although she has some in her space, their quality is different and she can't take them out rashly.
Besides, it doesn’t cost much!
Jiang Yan pulled Lu Xiao over. When Lu Xiao looked at the fruits on the stall, his face changed.
He asked uncertainly: "Wife, do you want to eat this?"
The man buying the fruit was an old man who was missing one hand. He was trying hard to sell his products to passers-by, but everyone looked disgusted and tried to avoid him.
He looked frustrated and his shoulders slumped.
Jiang Yan could understand it very well. Durian? For those who are used to it, it is a delicacy. For those who are not used to it, it is just like eating shit.
Durian is known as the king of fruits. It has a unique taste and is rich in nutrients.
Jiang Yan nodded: "Brother Lu, have you ever eaten it? It smells delicious, right?"
"It smells good?" The young girl who was picking fruits seemed to have heard something incredible?
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