Early the next morning, Ye Xiaoxiao and Ye Changsheng went to the homes of their neighbors to ask if they had any sunflower seeds for sale.

The people that Miao Fengshan recommended to them were all neighbors they knew on a daily basis, and there was absolutely no one who was difficult to get along with or who liked to take advantage of others.

The first house they went to was Shunda's aunt's. There were only Shunda's aunt and a granddaughter at home. When they saw them coming to buy sunflower seeds, they quickly took out the sunflower seeds at home.

"I have two more bags here. They are all the best melon seeds I have kept. Can you guys take a look at them?"

Aunt Shun is about six years old this year. She looks very old, with traces of hard work on her face and hands.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked through the melon seeds in the bag and found that they were indeed very full.

"Grandma, how much do you plan to sell these two bags for?"

"I don't understand either. I'll sell it if you pay me."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Your two bags are heavier, and the melon seeds are also good. I'll give you five yuan."

"Are you really going to buy it, kids? These melon seeds are not rare, so don't regret it." Aunt Shun was afraid that the children would regret their purchase, so she decided to just make things clear instead of causing trouble.

"Let it go, grandma. Let's exchange the money and the goods."

Ye Xiaoxiao counted out five dollars and gave it to the other party.

I didn't collect many melon seeds on the first day. In addition to the ones from Aunt Shun, I picked up two sacks from two other families and went home.

"We need to buy melon seeds. This business is not a long-term plan. Over time, others will surely learn from us. We just need to seize the opportunity to make enough money."

Ye Xiaoxiao and her two brothers explained.

There is no technical content in roasting melon seeds and making popcorn. If others find that they can make money, they will naturally follow suit.

"What Xiaoxiao said makes sense."

Ye Changsheng agreed, and they couldn't do business after graduation.

Ye Changyuan was very disappointed. He had poor academic performance and did not like studying. He thought this was really a business deal, but it turned out to be a temporary job.

But no matter how much he earns, he wants to buy something for his family during the Chinese New Year, which will make him happy.

After returning home, it was Ye Xiaoxiao and her grandma who fried melon seeds, while Ye Changsheng and Ye Changyuan went to find the grandpa who made popcorn.

They were busy like this until three o'clock in the afternoon, when the three decided to set off for the neighboring Daliushu Village with some melon seeds and popcorn.

The three of them were carrying a lot of things, and Miao Fengshan was reluctant to let go of the children.

But I have a problem with my legs, so I walk very slowly and can't be of much help.

Miao Fengshan: "How about this, I'll go ask your Uncle Li He, he has a mule car at home, see if he wants to take you with him."

Ye Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up. She really didn't expect that there would be a means of transportation like a mule car nowadays. "Grandma, why don't you ask Uncle Li He if he has been driving us around for the past month. We paid him."

This is much more convenient than walking.

Miao Fengshan: "Now that we are not farming, when the car is idle, grandma will ask for you."

Uncle Li He was quite easy to talk to, and Ye Xiaoxiao also discussed with him that it would be fifty cents per trip, and if the deal lasted for a month, Uncle Li He would also get five dollars.

After everything was agreed upon, the transaction began in full swing.

Because this sales method was new, the business was very good at the beginning, and all the goods were sold out every day.

In the first half of the month, the highest daily profit reached about 35%, but later, as Ye Xiaoxiao had guessed, some people began to imitate the business model of the three people, and the profit naturally declined.

But with the management of three people, they can still earn more than 10 yuan a day.

The three of them worked diligently for a month. During this period, Ye Changyuan only went home to report safety once. The rest of the time, the three of them followed the projectionist around.

Until it was Daliushu Village's turn to screen the movie for the second time.

Before we set out that afternoon, Uncle Li He suddenly came over and said hesitantly, "Xiaoxiao, I have something urgent to do today, so I won't send you to the next village."

Ye Changyuan: "Uncle Li He, why is it so sudden?"

Li He: "There's something urgent at home."

"Uncle Li He, please go and do your work. We won't be in the way. I was thinking this would be our last time selling melon seeds. Now that you're busy, we won't go and join in the fun."

Ye Xiaoxiao was very considerate and took the initiative to say, "I'll settle this month's salary for you. The total is RMB 6.5."

When Li He heard this, he looked a little unnatural: "Xiaoxiao, such a good business, why don't you do it?"

"It's almost Chinese New Year, and my parents are anxious for us to go home."

Ye Xiaoxiao casually found a reason.

"Okay, I'll take the money. Next time you need a car, just ask Uncle Fengshan to call me."

Li He took the money uncomfortably, and his steps were a little flustered when he left.

"Xiaoxiao, we're not going home." Ye Changyuan touched his head in confusion.

In order not to worry his family, he went back to the village specially. He did not tell his family what they were doing, but just said that Grandma Miao's legs were hurting and they stayed to help her with some work.

Everyone agreed that after they made some money at the end of the year, they would buy New Year's goods and then go back to Baishi Village together to celebrate the New Year.

"Stupid... can't you see that Uncle Li He didn't want to bring us along because of some family matter. He must have brought someone else who was going to sell melon seeds."

Ye Changsheng looked as if he had seen through everything.

Ye Changyuan: “What!”

Ye Changsheng: "More and more people have been selling melon seeds and popcorn near the movies in recent days. We had a lot left over from yesterday."

"That's right, so this business has come to an end." Ye Xiaoxiao nodded.

"Are these melon seeds and popcorn still going to be sold today?"

Ye Changyuan looked at the things they prepared. Fortunately, there were not many. However, if the melon seeds were not stored properly, the popcorn would get damp and would be inedible after two days.

Ye Xiaoxiao asked: "Is there going to be a big market in the town tomorrow?"

Ye Changyuan: “Yes.”

"Let's save the melon seeds for later use. Take these two bags of popcorn with you to the market tomorrow."

Ye Xiaoxiao guessed that the reason why Uncle Li He rejected them today was either because someone else offered to hire him at a higher price, or because his family members also wanted to start doing this business.

When even the shoe shiners in the square know how to buy that stock, it's time to sell it.

Therefore, selling melon seeds is obviously not feasible.

"It's over. We won't be able to sell it tomorrow."

Ye Changyuan shook his head and smiled bitterly.

There are many uncles who make popcorn at the market.

"Let's go back to the house and see what we have harvested this month." Ye Xiaoxiao called.

Ye Changyuan: “Here I come!”

His expression changes so quickly, he doesn't look worried at all.

Ye Xiaoxiao opened the money box that her grandmother had donated to her, which contained their harvest for the past month.

Ye Changyuan was very nervous, "Should we lock the door?"

Miao Fengshan shook his head: "You guys count, grandma is watching you at the door."

"Grandma, count with us."

Ye Xiaoxiao poured out all the money, and the swollen coins poured out from the box and spilled all over the kang. Although the amount was very large, it made people's blood boil.