Chapter 495: Chapter 495 Ugly Words Said In Front Chapter 495: Chapter 495 Ugly Words Said In Front “Pfft!”
Gazing at the pitiful shopkeeper, Xuexue couldn’t help but laugh out loud. She didn’t keep them in suspense any longer and turned to the Waiter Xiao Tong beside her, saying, “Hurry to the kitchen and bring a clean knife over.”
Xiao Tong didn’t understand what Xuexue meant. Standing still, he turned to look at Shopkeeper Fan, his eyes full of questions, as if asking, “Shopkeeper, should I go or not?”
“What are you dawdling for? If Miss Mo tells you to go, then hurry up and get it,” the shopkeeper waved his hand impatiently.
This Xiao Tong, normally so clever—why did he drop the ball at the crucial moment! Really.
“Yes! I’m on it immediately,” realization dawning on him, Xiao Tong dashed off like a shot.
Then, the sound of hasty footsteps descending the stairs followed.
Soon, he returned from the kitchen with a clean knife in hand.
“Shopkeeper, here’s the knife,” Xiao Tong said breathlessly, his forehead beaded with sweat.
“Hand it to Brother Niu,” Xuexue directed.
“Yes.”
Xiao Tong respectfully passed the knife to Big Bull.
As soon as Big Bull took the knife, he gently pressed it into the center of the watermelon.
“Pop!”
A crisp sound rang out as the watermelon split perfectly in two, revealing the bright red flesh to everyone present.
Shopkeeper Fan and the other employees all widened their eyes in amazement.
They all thought to themselves, what a beautiful melon it was.
Having seen Xuexue’s demonstration before, Big Bull skillfully cut the watermelon into a dozen or two pieces and arranged them neatly on the table—a vibrant red display, very pleasing to the eye.
“Shopkeeper Fan, please help yourself,” said Big Bull after cutting the watermelon, gesturing for him to eat.
“Can you eat it like that?”
Shopkeeper Fan’s face was full of doubt. The melon indeed looked tempting, but he wondered how it tasted.
Xuexue had gotten up early to pick watermelons from the field, ridden to the town in a bull cart, and hadn’t had the chance to eat breakfast. She was so hungry, she felt her stomach was stuck to her back, and on top of that, the weather was scorching; she was both thirsty and hungry. Big Bull had cut a table full of watermelon. She grabbed a slice and ate it to quench her thirst first.
Seeing this, Shopkeeper Fan followed her example and promptly put a piece in his mouth.
Suddenly, a sweet taste spread through his mouth, and it was so refreshing that he even squinted his eyes in delight, “Ah, this melon is really delicious, sweet and crisp, and thirst-quenching—just right for this season.”
Shopkeeper Fan couldn’t stop praising it.
Seizing the opportunity, Xuexue spoke, “Shopkeeper Fan, what do you think about selling these watermelons in town? How about the pricing?”
Shopkeeper Fan’s eyes widened as he looked at Xuexue, “You have the goods?”
“Of course, otherwise why would I come to you today?”
“How much do you have?”
“I’m not exactly sure, but there should be a few thousand pounds,” Xuexue estimated roughly.
“That’s wonderful, Xuexue, let me tell you, these watermelons will definitely fetch a good price,” Shopkeeper Fan said excitedly. “I’ve lived for decades, and we in Moli Country have never seen this variety of watermelon. It’s not only attractive but also delicious, perfect for summer, and it’s key that it tastes good and quenches thirst. It will be liked by both adults and children.”
Of course, Xuexue knew this, having experienced her past life and this one—she always knew a little more about everything than others.
“So, we’re in agreement about a partnership, you have no objections, right?”
Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Fan fought back the excitement trying to burst from his throat and said in disbelief, “Xuexue, this is a great product. Are you sure you want to sell it to me?”
“Mmm.”
Xuexue nodded affirmatively and added, “However, I must say the ugly part upfront—I will take the lion’s share, and you can only earn a small portion.”
“Of course, of course!” Shopkeeper Fan eagerly nodded in agreement.