The next morning, Ye Jin got up before dawn. She went to the back mountain at 6:15 and hid the peanuts in the space behind the bushes.
After Ye Xiaoli came over, the two of them each carried two bags and walked down the mountain briskly.
"Jinjin, are the radishes from last time gone? We have so many peanuts, how long can they last this time?"
Neither of them had eaten breakfast, and they were carrying such heavy things, so Ye Xiaoli's voice was a little breathless when she spoke.
"If the two of us sell together, the peanuts I grow can last for several days. By the way, if you're hungry, you can eat some peanuts first."
"I can't bear to eat peanuts that cost two yuan a pound!"
Ye Xiaoli touched her hungry stomach and thought it would be better to sell the peanuts and use the money to buy a few more bowls of shredded pork noodles.
Ye Jin smiled without saying anything. Xiao Huo, who was standing on her shoulder, suddenly started squeaking non-stop.
The two of them stopped in their tracks, and Ye Xiaoli asked in confusion, "What's wrong with this little squirrel?"
Xiaohuo jumped off Ye Jin's shoulder and went into the mountains. After a while, it came back with a handful of nuts.
"Squeak, squeak, squeak."
Xiaohuo stood in front of Ye Jin, standing on tiptoe. Ye Jin bent down and squatted, and Xiaohuo put all the nuts into her palm.
The little guy turned around and ran again. After a while, he picked up another handful of nuts and put them in Ye Xiaoli's palm.
"Jinjin, you've found a treasure! This squirrel can even pick wild fruits!"
"My little fire can do more than that."
Ye Jin felt particularly proud when talking about Xiaohuo. Xiaohuo also leaned in her arms with a look of enjoyment, as if he could understand what people said.
Ye Xiaoli had gained some fame by selling radishes before. When the two of them first arrived in the town and hadn't chosen a stall yet, some familiar people gathered around them.
"Little sister, do you still have the carrots from last time? What goodies did you bring this time?"
Ye Xiaoli was very surprised. She didn't even disguise herself. She just wrapped a scarf around her head out of habit because she was cold. She didn't expect to be recognized.
"I, I, I brought some peanuts."
Ye Xiaoli didn't expect that her identity would be exposed like this, and she even stuttered when she spoke.
Ye Jin pulled the scarf on her head tighter, and Xiaohuo kept squeaking on her shoulder.
"Wow, why are these peanuts so evenly sized? They look pretty good too. How are you going to sell them for?"
Someone squatted down to check the quality of the peanuts. Ye Jin gently patted the young man on the back, and Xiaohuo immediately jumped off her shoulder. With its sharp little claws, it quickly peeled a peanut and handed it to the person in front.
"Hey, is this squirrel a spirit? It even knows how to help with business?"
Everyone was very curious, and no one refused the peanuts given by Xiaohuo. Almost everyone standing in the front tasted one.
After eating the peanuts, everyone fell silent. Someone at the back urged, "How are these peanuts? Those of you who have eaten them, please tell us something."
Everyone woke up as if from a dream and frantically filled their bags with peanuts. The people behind them were increasingly puzzled: "What the hell is going on?"
"Dear customers, thank you for your love for our milk peanuts. However, I have to say that our supply is limited and they are priced at two yuan per pound."
Ye Jin said to everyone with a smile, and those who were desperately packing peanuts just now stopped, some hesitated, and some continued.
After all, it was the first time they had eaten peanuts with such a special taste.
However, the price, which is 10 times higher than that of ordinary peanuts, still discouraged many people.
"That's all. If I buy more, my family won't be able to finish it."
Some people paid the bill reluctantly, some quietly put the peanuts they had chosen back, and some who didn't understand the market shouted and cursed loudly.
"Are your peanuts made of gold? They're selling for two yuan a pound, more expensive than meat. Why don't you just go and rob them?"
"The peanuts are clearly marked with prices. Those who want to buy are free to choose. If they think they're too expensive, they don't have to. We absolutely don't force anyone to buy. After all, our milk peanuts are unique in all of Qingshan Town, so I feel comfortable selling them at this price."
Ye Xiaoli was completely flustered when she encountered this kind of thing, but Ye Jin smiled and spoke slowly.
Some people nodded silently. Although the meat was delicious, the peanuts were even more delicious.
"Peanuts are also known as longevity nuts. They are very nutritious and can whiten the skin, slow down aging, strengthen bones, and increase gastrointestinal motility."
"My milk peanuts, in particular, have a refreshing and unique flavor that's suitable for all ages. Whether you're making soup, cooking them, or eating them raw, they're a great choice."
Ye Jin vigorously explained to everyone the benefits of peanuts and the uniqueness of her peanuts.
After she said that, everyone was ready to take action.
"It's them! These two little girls!"
An auntie carrying a basket pulled another auntie and squeezed into the crowd with great effort.
"Can I try these peanuts before I buy them, just like radishes?"
The person looked at Ye Xiaoli, and Ye Xiaoli nodded quickly.
The two aunties ate one, then their eyes widened. They simultaneously took out a large cloth bag from their pockets and desperately filled the bag with peanuts.
"Auntie, peanuts are two yuan a pound."
Seeing that the two of them had completely lost control, Ye Xiaoli quickly explained.
"It doesn't matter if it's two yuan or 20 yuan. My son said as long as I like to eat it, just buy it and he will pay for it!"
The aunt raised her head and spoke in a particularly imposing voice, and another aunt was not willing to be left behind.
"Two yuan a pound of peanuts is not expensive at all!"
The two of them filled more and more, and seeing that there were not many peanuts left, the remaining people became anxious and didn't care whether the price was high or not, and quickly took some so as not to go home empty-handed.
In less than an hour, all 200 kilograms of peanuts were sold out.
They sold these peanuts for a total of 400 yuan, and their pockets were full.
Ye Xiaoli was about to finish work and go home, and Ye Jin took her to the market for a walk.
"Xiao Li, how many years have you been wearing this dress?"
When Ye Jin turned around, she saw that Ye Xiaoli had several patches on her sleeves, and her originally sky blue clothes had turned white due to washing.
"About three or four years."
Ye Xiaoli smiled embarrassedly. She always felt that she was causing trouble to her parents and was embarrassed to ask them to buy new clothes, so she kept wearing old clothes.
Ye Jin took her to the tailor shop. She pointed at a few patterns and asked, "Which pattern do you like?"
Ye Xiaoli thought they all looked pretty good, so she pointed at a few of them at random.
"Make me a set of clothes in each of these colors."
Ye Jin paid the deposit readily. Ye Xiaoli thought to herself, Jin Jin is so pretty, she will be even more beautiful if she wears some nice clothes.
The tailor came over with a ruler to measure the size. Ye Jin pointed at Ye Xiaoli and said, "The clothes are made for this girl. Please help her measure the size."
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