The evil sister is in charge, and the mother is getting married

Chapter 39 Yes, of course I want it

"Did you grow this? It's really good. How many are left? I'll buy them all!" As businessmen, Shopkeeper Jiang could tell the value of this watermelon at a glance.

"I'm planting them now. I got these seeds by accident in a Chinese medicine shop. I gave it a try and didn't expect them to grow. There are no large quantities of seeds yet."

"I only grew eight this time. I kept two for my family, and I brought the rest with me."

"This one is for you to eat. If you want the remaining five, Uncle Jiang, I'll keep them all for you!"

"Yes, of course I do!"

"How long will it take you to grow it? When will it be available?" Shopkeeper Jiang said he wanted the rest too before Sheng Wanqiu finished speaking.

"Only one seedling has emerged now. It will take about a month for it to grow completely." Sheng Wanqiu spoke without hesitation. She had thought it through anyway, so this matter was not difficult for her at all.

"Okay! When your watermelon is ripe, I'll take as many as you have!"

"How much do you think is a good price for the remaining five? I'll give you the silver now!"

When Sheng Wanqiu heard what Manager Jiang said, she knew that the matter was settled, and quickly asked the waiter to bring in the remaining five large watermelons. Each one was round and looked very pleasing, the kind that made people want to eat it at first sight.

"Uncle Jiang, if you weigh this watermelon, it's not worth it for you. How about this? Just give me one ounce of silver for each one."

"This watermelon is a rare commodity. You know that scarcity makes things valuable. You can cut it into pieces and sell them. I believe you will make a profit very quickly!"

With Manager Jiang's business acumen, Sheng Wanqiu didn't need to say much, as he knew what was going on.

"Okay, when the rest have grown, just remember to send it over!" Shopkeeper Jiang quickly took out the silver and handed it to Sheng Wanqiu.

"Uncle Jiang, this is the braised meat I made myself as a gift to you. Please try it!"

Sheng Wanqiu handed him the two oil-paper bags in her hand.

"You are just being polite, kid. I don't want your things for nothing. I'll give it to you. It will be more convenient for you to come in and out in the future!"

When Shopkeeper Jiang took the oil paper bag, he also handed over a small bamboo sign.

Sheng Wanqiu understood it at a glance. This was the so-called token used by wealthy merchants in Sishui Town to enter and exit. This way, she wouldn't have to pay every time she came in, which would be more convenient.

"Thanks! Then I'll be leaving now. See you later!"

After she left, Shopkeeper Jiang happily cut the remaining half of the watermelon and brought it upstairs.

"Master, please try it, it's delicious."

Lu Li sat up straight and glanced at the watermelon on the table, then looked at Shopkeeper Jiang with a puzzled look.

"This is called watermelon, a rare fruit that I just got. It has the effect of relieving heat and relieving greasiness. The key is that it tastes good too. Come and try it."

After saying this, Shopkeeper Jiang took a piece and handed it to Ling Er, who was standing aside with a stern expression.

"Try it!" Lu Li took a bite himself first, then looked at Ling Er.

Shopkeeper Jiang looked at how fast his master ate and knew that he must be very satisfied with the taste of the watermelon.

"Who sent this?"

Lu Li was indeed surprised that this fruit called watermelon actually tasted so good. It was very juicy, crisp and refreshing, and it really tasted good. Ling Er also thought it was good. After eating one piece, he wanted to eat a second piece. It was delicious!
"It was sent by a friend of mine. She is the one who planted it."

At this time, Shopkeeper Jiang looked out the window and saw Sheng Wanqiu buying sugar figures across from the restaurant!
"That's her. This girl hasn't left yet. She's still a child after all, haha!"

Lu Li looked in the direction that Shopkeeper Jiang pointed, his gaze passed through the bustling crowd and fell on a stall selling candy figures across the road. He saw a girl holding a small rabbit candy figure and smiling foolishly.

The girl looked to be about fourteen or fifteen years old. She was wearing a lavender dress and her hair was tied back with a headband of the same color. She was a little thin and looked like she hadn't grown up yet.

But when she stood in the sun, her face was rosy, her almond-shaped eyes were curved when she smiled, and there were two playful dimples on the corners of her lips. Her skin was not fair, but her facial features were delicate overall. I believe she will be a bright beauty when she grows up in a few years.

Sheng Wanqiu didn't notice that anyone was looking at her. Her mind was now on this sugar man. She had seen such sugar men in costume films before, and she didn't expect to actually encounter one. She must buy a few more and buy a few for her younger brothers as well.

"How many watermelons are left?" Lu Li looked away after seeing Sheng Wanqiu get on the donkey cart.

"Sheng said she only managed to grow eight. She kept two for her family and cut one into pieces for me. I bought the remaining five."

Shopkeeper Jiang didn't dare hide anything and told the truth.

"I'll take two, and the rest is yours!" Lu Li looked up at Shopkeeper Jiang and said.

"Okay! I'll pack it for you right away!" Shopkeeper Jiang ran very fast. It seemed that the master was going back with the watermelon. Thank God, because he would not be able to bear it if he stayed any longer.

In fact, the master is a good person who knows how to use people. It's just that his aura is too oppressive and he can hardly cope with it.

Perhaps God heard Manager Jiang's prayers, and Lu Li and his servant finally left Songhe Restaurant.

After being busy all afternoon, Shopkeeper Jiang finally remembered the two oil-paper packages that Sheng Wanqiu handed him. He opened them and was amazed when he tasted them.

"Xiao Li, if I'm not in the shop these few days and Miss Sheng comes, you must keep her and send someone to notify me immediately. Got it?"

Shopkeeper Jiang's tone was filled with anxiety. He hated himself for not asking which village Miss Sheng lived in. If he had known, he wouldn't be so angry that he would slap his thigh.

The braised meat was so delicious that he wanted to swallow his tongue.

I gave it to several chefs in the kitchen to taste, and they had no idea how the meat was cooked. The braised pig ears in particular were so delicious that they were simply the perfect dish to go with wine.

"Okay, boss, if I see Miss Sheng, I will definitely keep her!" the waiter promised.

Sheng Wanqiu has finished shopping and returned home. She bought a lot of oilcloth and turned over the wasteland. After the fertilizer is prepared, they can start planting watermelons.

"Wanqiu, you're back! Hurry up, your mother is here!"

As soon as Sheng Wanqiu arrived at the village entrance, she was stopped by the anxious wife of the village head, Song Dahahua.

"Auntie, come up!"

"Is my grandma okay?"

Sheng Wanqiu reached out and pulled Song Dahahua onto the donkey cart, and took her home.

"Aunt Sheng is fine!"

(End of this chapter)