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Li Haoyu has made braised pork. ♟☹ ❻9丂𝐡ยx.ςỖⓜ 🍮🎈

He handed the braised pork to Li Xixi, but didn't sit down to eat himself. After all, he had already had two big meals with Wu Mei and Zhou Rong that day.

Li Haoyu really can't eat a single bite right now.

He returned to his small room and lay down on his worn-out bed.

Li Haoyu's thoughts gradually became clearer.

Li Haoyu planned to go find Zheng Juan first.

He felt that this matter could not be delayed any longer.

After all, he could put the novel aside for now; he still hadn't decided what to write for his next project. There was still time to think about it.

But Zheng Juan's situation is different.

Her chastity must be preserved.

Zheng Juan has been trapped in the quagmire of fate.

Li Haoyu believes that Zheng Juan is one of the most soulful characters in the entire novel "The World". If you understand her tragic life, you will have a deeper understanding of the word "fate".

Heaven gave her a beautiful appearance, but also a tragic background and experiences.

Zheng Juan's situation is truly tragic.

Zheng Juan was picked up by her elderly mother who sold popsicles.

The old woman was a Buddhist and had suffered all her life to raise her. When the girl was in her teens, the old woman encountered an abandoned baby boy, who was her younger brother, Zheng Guangming.

Zheng Juan is actually a very optimistic girl.

Zheng Juan always believed that once she overcame one obstacle, she would be greeted with a brighter future.

But who could have imagined that she would face one obstacle after another?

This is absolutely outrageous!

Her family was really too poor.

The old man has been selling candied hawthorns day after day for decades, earning only a penny or two from selling a few dishes.

The filial Zheng Juan wanted to help her mother from a young age by pushing a cart to sell goods on the street. But the old woman absolutely refused.

She knew that a pretty and young girl like her was easily harassed by young thugs.

The children of poor people are helpless and powerless. What can be done when they encounter such a situation? It's better to stay at home and rely on her to support them. So Zheng Juan made candied hawthorns at home.

that's the truth.

Later, some young thugs came to harass Zheng Juan. Fortunately, Tu Zhiqiang from the timber processing plant happened to pass by and stepped in to help the Zheng family.

Zheng Juan was grateful to him and gradually became his girlfriend in name only. It turned out she was just a front.

Even so, Zheng Juan was still grateful.

However, she was later raped by Luo Shibin while drunk, and became pregnant with his child...

"Why."

Thinking of this, Li Haoyu couldn't help but sigh.

Zheng Juan's life seemed filled with tragedy. 69ᔕᕼᑌ᙭.ᑕOᗰ

But he never complained or blamed anyone.

She always approaches life with simplicity, treats those around her with love, views the unchangeable aspects of the world with kindness, and lives each day with a calm and content heart.

That's what makes her so precious; Zheng Juan is truly a treasure.

Fortunately, Li Haoyu had already figured out how to find Zheng Juan.

He learned a lot about the basic situation during this trip to the city.

After all, the market for printed cards is limited, and there are only a few places to buy them. In addition, the original novel also mentions that Tu Zhiqiang encountered Zheng Juan, who was being harassed by some thugs, after finishing get off work at the lumber mill.

This basically pinpoints the location.

Li Haoyu planned to go to the market himself tomorrow, even if Zheng Juan didn't help. He just needed to find Zheng Juan's mother and then follow her.

Li Haoyu smiled excitedly at this thought.

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Li Haoyu got up very early the next day.

He went out while it was still barely dawn.

He walked along the road, and there were already quite a few people going to work. There were also some pedestrians riding bicycles, who were obviously workers from the neighborhood.

Li Haoyu didn't rush to find Zheng Juan; there was no point in being anxious.

He strolled leisurely down the street, taking in the scenery along the way. Although it wasn't the first time he'd seen it, it still felt incredibly new to him.

The bustling market was teeming with people.

The sounds of vendors hawking their wares mingled together, making the entire street bustling with activity. Li Haoyu had no idea when Zheng Juan and her daughter would set up their stall, so he could only wait and see.

However, as time goes on...

Li Haoyu felt a little thirsty.

He wanted to buy some water, but there was no bottled water available in those days. Fortunately, there were still unique tea stalls.

Li Haoyu also sat down to rest at a tea stall.

He sipped his tea while observing the bustling scene.

Actually, this tea stall is quite simple.

With just a teapot, a table, a few teacups, and a few small stools, Li Haoyu also bought some sesame balls and fried dough sticks from a nearby noodle stall for breakfast.

Li Haoyu was eating with great relish.

Just then, the cries of a vendor selling candied hawthorns came from the air.

I must say, her voice is quite pleasant.

Li Haoyu turned his head and looked around, and couldn't help but think to himself, "Could it be that I'm so lucky that I actually ran into Zheng Juan right away?"

It seems that it really was Zheng Juan's mother.

Li Haoyu felt a surge of warmth in his heart and forgot about the unfinished fried dough sticks. He walked straight towards the sound of the vendor's cry.

Li Haoyu has finally made up his mind.

Yes, it really is Zheng Juan!

It seems like he's really lucky this time. Li Haoyu's basis for his judgment is very simple: Zheng Juan is really beautiful.

It would be absurd if a girl selling candied hawthorns were this beautiful, except perhaps for Zheng Juan.

Actually, Zheng Juan's clothes were really simple, even shabby.

Zheng Juan had her long hair braided into a plait. Her clothes were slightly worn but clean, a white floral top paired with green trousers.

This kind of outfit is actually quite common; five or six out of ten girls on the street dress like this. However, Zheng Juan is just too fair-skinned, which actually makes the flaws in her clothes more apparent.

Zheng Juan had a face with prominent eyebrows and phoenix eyes, a typical beauty. But what attracted Li Haoyu most were her eyes, which truly resembled those of a woman from "Dream of the Red Chamber," filled with sorrow and anxiety.

It makes people want to feel sorry for it when they see it.

Zheng Juan saw Li Haoyu stop.

She immediately began soliciting business.

"These candied hawthorns are huge and sweet, want to buy one and try them?"

At this moment, Zheng Juan put down the cart, revealing half of her slender and straight arm, which was white and tender.

Actually, there were quite a few boys like Li Haoyu watching, but the social atmosphere was indeed very conservative at the time. Other boys were too embarrassed to look for long, and some even deliberately turned their heads away.

Li Haoyu had no such concerns.

Actually, his initial thoughts were quite normal.

But the hormones of his young body led him to admire her. Li Haoyu started from her arms, then her fair face, and even went down to Zheng Juan's chest.

This wasn't something Li Haoyu did intentionally.

The view on Zheng Juan's chest was indeed a bit too intense.

She was probably the most voluptuous girl Li Haoyu had ever met since he transmigrated.

To be honest, such a gaze is indeed a bit offensive.

Especially those she was meeting for the first time. Zheng Juan's face stiffened, then she skipped over Li Haoyu and started pitching to the others.

However, Li Haoyu was not discouraged.

He had a very simple way to deal with Zheng Juan's slightly resistant attitude.

"Are the candied hawthorns you bought sweet enough? If they are, I'll buy two skewers."

Sure enough, Zheng Juan on the other side immediately noticed Li Haoyu's words.

Her eyes immediately lit up.

Although she got up early today, most people buy candied hawthorns from parents for their children. So, even though there were quite a few onlookers, she hadn't made any sales yet.

After all, compared to candied hawthorns, most people would rather spend money on staple foods like pancakes or steamed buns, which are more filling. Zheng Juan no longer cared about the look in Li Haoyu's eyes.

She said excitedly, "It's really sweet, made from fresh fruit I picked just this morning. You'll know once you try it."

"Then I'll buy a skewer of candied hawthorns to try first. You can't lie to me."

Li Haoyu handed over the change.

Zheng Juan handed over a candied hawthorn with an expectant look. "I never lie when I buy things. You'll see I'm not lying once you try it."

However, Li Haoyu still couldn't control himself at this moment.

His gaze couldn't help but sweep over Zheng Juan's chest.

Zheng Juan seemed to have noticed Li Haoyu's gaze as well.

Her face flushed slightly, but she managed to hold it in.

This wasn't the first time Zheng Juan had helped her mother set up her stall; in fact, she had never been without quite a few boys who looked at her like Li Haoyu. She lowered her head, pretending nothing had happened.

Zheng Juan even added, "I really haven't lied to anyone."

Li Haoyu didn't hesitate and took the candied hawthorn skewer with a big bite.

"It's really sweet, and the hawthorns are so fresh, they look like they were just picked this morning. Can you give me another one? This time I want an orange."

Zheng Juan was also very happy, "No problem, I'll pick some for you right away. You can also try other fruits."

Li Haoyu smiled and said, "Looks like your business isn't doing too well. You want me to eat so many candied hawthorns so early in the morning? The sweetness level is way too high!"

"However, if you're willing to ask, I wouldn't mind trying to eat a few more."

Zheng Juan immediately waved her hand hastily: "How could I say such outrageous things? Actually, I'm already very happy that you support both of us. I would never dare to say such a thing."

Li Haoyu couldn't help but laugh when he saw this.

Zheng Juan is just too honest.

How can you do business like this? It's no wonder people make money this way; there's no such thing as a dishonest businessman.

Li Haoyu stared straight at Zheng Juan, or rather, at her little cart... which seemed to only have candied hawthorns on it.

Zheng Juan blushed when Li Haoyu stared at her.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. Business hasn't been good lately, so I need to try different places more often."

Li Haoyu said, "There's something I'm not sure if I should say, it might not be pleasant to hear, but it might help you. I just don't know if you'd be willing to listen to the advice of a stranger like me."

Zheng Juan nodded immediately. "Please speak. I understand the saying 'hearing advice leads to a full stomach.' We're complete strangers, so you have no reason to harm me. Of course, I'm willing to listen to your advice."

Li Haoyu said in a serious tone, "Selling candied hawthorns is a dead end. Is selling candied hawthorns all you're going to do?"

Zheng Juan nodded.

Li Haoyu said, "Do you know why your business has been bad lately?"

Zheng Juan shook her head in confusion.

"Then let me explain. Selling candied hawthorns is actually a business. Since you're doing business, you have to consider many factors."

"What is the market size for candied hawthorn berries? How fierce is the competition? What is the lifespan of a candied hawthorn berry business? Have you considered these questions?"

Li Haoyu's three consecutive questions completely baffled Zheng Juan.

Seeing this, Li Haoyu said, "Then I'll explain it to you simply. It's actually very simple. For example, the main target audience for candied hawthorn is children, so we need to see where it's sold."

"Isn't it that the area around schools has the most children, and then what time of day sees the most shoppers?" In old American terms, this is called market research.

"I'm just running a small business, do I need to think about so much?"

Li Haoyu seemed very calm. "So you haven't made any money, and now you're even struggling to make ends meet."

"Doing business is inherently complicated, especially if you're so careless and confused. Even if you make some money in the early stages, you'll lose it all back later."

"If it were me, how much money could I make from each string of candied hawthorns?"

"By observing how many people pass through this place each day and the probability of a transaction being completed, we can roughly calculate the daily profit."

"You can calculate how much profit you make, and then compare it to other projects where you would earn more or less money if you spent the same amount of time on them."

"Then you can decide whether or not to continue selling candied hawthorns."

Zheng Juan nodded repeatedly in agreement. She even couldn't help but say, "Although there are still some parts I don't understand, I think what you said makes a lot of sense."

Li Haoyu nodded.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Juan was so honest; he believed her after only a few words of deception.

This made Li Haoyu feel no sense of accomplishment.

But simply fooling her won't work; he needs to make Zheng Juan earn more money than she did selling candied hawthorns. Only then will she truly believe him, and only then will he have a chance to advance further.

Zheng Juan's appetite was also piqued by Li Haoyu.

She couldn't help but say, "Then tell me what I should do! All I know how to make are candied hawthorns; I don't know how to sell anything else!"

Li Haoyu said, "Let's put that aside for now. First, let me ask you a question: what date is coming up soon?"

Zheng Juan thought for a moment: "You mean double harvesting?"

Li Haoyu nodded. "It's the double harvest season, the most crucial time for farmers right now. Harvesting early rice and planting late rice – you must have experienced it yourself."

Zheng Juan couldn't help but nod and say.

"The double harvest season is indeed quite arduous. The peak harvest season always falls during the Lesser Heat and Greater Heat periods, which are also the hottest times of the year."

"The sun was really blazing overhead, and the water in the fields was scalding hot. I once helped with the harvesting of rice, including cutting, threshing, drying, pulling seedlings, transplanting, and weeding... none of it was easy."

"I was absolutely exhausted. The sun was so strong that my skin got so tanned it was peeling. It was really tough, and I still get a little scared thinking about it now."

Zheng Juan's feelings were heartfelt, clearly indicating that she was genuinely traumatized.

Li Haoyu saw Zheng Juan's appearance.

He knew the fish had taken the bait.

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