Cheng Yue and Chen An thoroughly enjoyed their meal, while Qin Xiaoyun and Chen Sanye couldn't resist their curiosity and wanted to taste just how delicious it was!
Master Chen was the first to pick up a piece and put it in his mouth. The sweet and cool taste rushed straight to his head, and the summer heat seemed to be dispelled in an instant. He felt incredibly comfortable from head to toe!
"Ah Yun, try it! You'll definitely like it!"
Qin Xiaoyun felt her mouth watering uncontrollably and quickly ate a piece. "This is so sweet! It's comparable to lychee, and it really cools you down!"
They had eaten a lot of fruit, and lychee was the sweetest of them all. They never expected that watermelon could be as sweet as lychee!
Moreover, the meat is crisp, sweet and juicy, which is really unexpected!
Cheng Yue smiled as she looked at the two of them. In the sweltering summer heat, it's hard to imagine anyone resisting the allure of watermelon!
Besides, she grows modernly cultivated melon seeds, how could they not be sweet?
As she spoke, Qin Xiaoyun ate several more pieces in succession, and Cheng Yue had to stop her, saying, "Madam Chen, this watermelon is cold in nature and should not be eaten in excess. Please take care of your health."
A woman's body is most vulnerable to cold, and Qin Xiaoyun's health has just recovered. If she were to eat something that made her sick, she would have a hard time explaining it to her.
Hearing Cheng Yue say this, Qin Xiaoyun reluctantly put down the skewer in her hand, saying, "It's true that we can't eat too much, it's a pity."
Once she starts eating this watermelon, she can't stop. If she were in better health, she would love to eat a few more slices.
Cheng Yue smiled and said, "There are still some at home. You can take two back with you later. Eating a little less each day should be fine."
Just as Master Chen was about to express his gratitude, Qin Xiaoyun became interested and asked, "Madam Cheng, how many watermelons do you have left? Are they easy to grow?"
Cheng Yue said she bought it from a traveling merchant, so they didn't press her for details. Besides, the whole thing was a bit strange. If it was really being sold by traveling merchants, it meant that someone was growing it. So why had they never seen it before?
She stopped thinking about what she couldn't understand. Since Cheng Yue had already planted it, she could just ask her directly.
She'd never seen such sweet fruit before, and probably no one else had either. This meant the business was viable, and could even be expanded!
Cheng Yue was full of business acumen, and she could tell what Qin Xiaoyun was thinking just by looking at her burning gaze.
He then answered truthfully: "I don't have many watermelon seeds. I only planted a few plants. If you take good care of them, each plant can produce three to five fruits. They are almost all ripe now, and I have picked more than a dozen."
Planting it isn't too difficult, but there are many details to explain. If Mrs. Chen is interested, I can explain it to her later.
Qin Xiaoyun wasn't interested in how to plant it, and she didn't need to explain it too clearly.
After Cheng Yue finished speaking, she asked Chen An to go to the kitchen and bring one over. Chen Sanye and Qin Xiaoyun were stunned again, "A watermelon this big? And this color too?"
They thought it would be about the size of an apple or peach, but it turned out to be a whole size bigger than a human head, and the skin had green stripes. If they hadn't tasted it, they would never have guessed that the flesh was red!
They were naturally shocked to see a watermelon that had already been cut up. Cheng Yue smiled and chimed in, "It does look a bit strange. I didn't dare to eat it when I grew it, afraid I'd been tricked."
The sales pitch is always the same; as long as it works, that's fine!
Qin Xiaoyun took it to heart and said directly, "Madam Cheng, I'd like to discuss the watermelon business with you."
They originally came to offer their congratulations, but by a twist of fate, they ended up eating watermelon. This was a business opportunity that was delivered right to their doorstep, and they couldn't refuse to discuss it.
Master Chen knew his wife's temperament. Those two years when she was unwell almost drove her crazy. Now that she was in much better health, he was afraid that she would forget to eat while discussing business.
He nudged Qin Xiaoyun, signaling her to talk later.
Qin Xiaoyun also felt a little embarrassed and was about to speak when Cheng Yue smiled and said, "Okay, I was just thinking of talking business with Madam Chen!"
"But it's already this late, let's eat first, and then we can discuss the business in detail afterward, okay?"
Qin Xiaoyun readily agreed, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Madam Cheng!"
Cheng Yue and Chen An went to the kitchen together. Now that everyone was here, they couldn't just talk about the watermelon business; there were potatoes too!
With several pots in the kitchen, cooking was quick; Cheng Yue had prepared four meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a soup in less than half an hour.
Two of the dishes were made with potatoes.
After setting the table and serving the food, Cheng Yue invited them to sit down, and deliberately turned the table around, saying, "We only had time, so I only made a few home-style dishes. Please don't feel neglected."
Qin Xiaoyun and Chen Sanye stared blankly at Cheng Yue's hands, not daring to blink. "This table can actually rotate?"
Of course it can be transferred; she's just trying to sell it on purpose!
Cheng Yue said, "My husband is a carpenter, and all the furniture in our house is made by him. This table can rotate, which makes it convenient for everyone to pick up food, especially when there are many people eating, it is particularly useful."
They usually eat at a small square table in the yard. If it weren't for Uncle Chen and his group coming, they wouldn't even need to bring it out to eat!
Chen An added, "Although the craftsmanship is mine, the idea came from A-Yue."
He knew that A-Yue had specifically mentioned his skills, but he didn't want to take credit for A-Yue's work; he couldn't have come up with such a good idea.
Master Chen and Qin Xiaoyun exchanged bewildered glances. Today had been full of unexpected events, one after another. First, they encountered the giant watermelon, and then they discovered this strange table. They had a premonition that something else would follow.
Sure enough, after stuffing a potato into their mouths, the two of them were stunned again. This was it!
Cheng Yue went along with it and talked about the yield and cooking methods of potatoes. This time, not only Qin Xiaoyun, but even Master Chen was very interested!
"If that's true, then many people won't have to go hungry! Madam Cheng, would you be willing to sell these potato seeds?"
Qin Xiaoyun gave him a slight glare, dissatisfied. "Business should be discussed one deal at a time. Let's talk about the watermelon first, then the potatoes!"
Master Chen smiled helplessly, "Alright, then I'll listen to you. Let's talk about watermelons first!"
He's his own wife, so he can spoil her!
While Cheng Yue was cooking, Qin Xiaoyun had been thinking about it for a long time. Now that this moment had finally arrived, he was naturally eager to get started.
“Madam Cheng, I want to buy all the watermelon seeds and plant them ourselves. How about we give you 20% of the profits?”
If you grow it yourself, the yield cannot be guaranteed, and it is difficult to manage. With so many people in the village, it is easy for others to learn from you.
Scarcity increases value; if something is plentiful, it naturally becomes worthless. Madam Cheng surely understands what I mean, and I want to do big business.”
Cheng Yue thought to herself: Is this a move towards a monopoly? That would be a huge business!
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