Actually, for Jia Simiao and Zhang Xixi, the price is one aspect, but transportation is the key. It costs a lot just to transport from here in the western suburbs to the city. Li Ergou's words hit home with them and solved their big problem. Moreover, Li Ergou doesn't even need them to pay first; they can give him money when they sell it.
Rural people are simple.
They don't need to deliver it directly to their homes because this type of transport vehicle is prohibited from running in the city. As long as they can get the watermelons to the fruit wholesale market in Xicheng District, Jia Simiao and Zhang Xixi can go there and pick them up.
The two had a meal here which was not very good but at least sincere. Fortunately, both of them are not picky eaters. After eating and drinking enough, they leisurely returned to West Suburb Bus Station. Then they took a bus back home and arrived at Jia's old mansion after 7 pm.
"What did you guys do?"
Tang Ziyu and Shen Junao had already eaten dinner; sitting on the sofa looking at Jia Simiao and Zhang Xixi with strange eyes as if they had done something shameful.
Jia Simiao smiled awkwardly: "We didn't do anything special..."
"Jia Ge (Brother), don't say anything." Zhang Xixi quickly grabbed Jia Simiao's arm; how could she casually talk about this? She wanted Tang Ziyu and Shen Junao to be surprised so that they could see that she was also quite capable.
Even her address changed!
Shen Junao and Tang Ziyu felt that something was wrong with this situation especially seeing Zhang Xixi acting nervously like this - anyone could tell that she has some secret dealings with Jia Simiao. Could it be...they went to a hotel room? It's only the second day, too fast.
Tang Ziyu looked at Zhang Xixi's belly and said seriously: "Xixi, let me tell you that you need to take safety measures seriously, understand?"
"What safety measures?" Zhang Xixi was confused and laughed: "You can rest assured that Jia Ge and I have discussed it. In order to have better development in the future, we must ensure our safety. If something goes wrong, both of our futures will be ruined."
"Ah? Is that so?" Shen Junao stared with wide eyes and shouted loudly: "Xixi, come with me into the room; there are a few things I want to talk to you about."
Jia Simiao became anxious and shouted: "Xixi, explain everything clearly to them! What kind of safety measures are they talking about?
Zhang Xixi smiled mysteriously and said, "Jia Ge, let's not tell them." If they didn't explain clearly, they would think that he and Zhang Xixi had really done something. Jia Simiao quickly said to Jun Ao and Zi Yu, "Let me tell you two. Today, I went with Xixi to see some projects and prepare to do some business. Anyway, it's not like what you imagine."
Jun Ao stared at Jia Simiao and asked Zhang Xixi: "Xixi, what did you and Jia Simiao do today?"
"Nothing."
"Jia Simiao said that you were doing business?"
"Oh, just looking around."
"You two...did anything else happen?" Of course she couldn't ask directly about this kind of thing. Jun Ao was also a little embarrassed.
"What other things?" Zhang Xixi asked.
"Just...just whether the two of you have done anything inappropriate or if you love each other," Jun Ao explained.
Zhang Xixi widened her eyes and exclaimed: "Jun Ao! What are you talking about? How could a girl like me possibly be interested in Jia Simiao? You're insulting me!"
Jia Simiao sighed inwardly. Am I really that bad? He signaled to Zhang Xixi with his eyes then coughed: "Xixi, let's settle the warehouse matter first. Let's go out for a look."
"Okay okay," Zhang Xixi laughed. "I won't talk to you guys anymore. I'm going with Brother Jia."
Jun Ao was still worried so she shouted loudly: "Ziyu, if there is nothing else for you either then go with them too!"
Tang Ziyu was reluctant but still followed behind Zhang Xixi and Jia Simiao obediently.
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In this area of Xuefu Road, there are several universities and shops are very expensive. It's not easy to find a place to store more than fifty watermelons. What if the scale expands? Jia Simiao and the other two walked back and forth along the street twice but it was impossible to rent someone else's storefront. Fortunately, there were cheap small hotels that cost 60 yuan per day. Zhang Xixi and Tang Ziyu teamed up under the charm of beautiful women, finally bargaining down by 10 yuan.
They paid for seven days' rent in advance at 50 yuan per day which made Zhang Xixi complain again as she had less working capital.
Then, a few people spotted a flower shop with a great location right next to the school. The owner, He Runxi, was a chubby man who always greeted everyone with a smile. They didn't need his storefront, just his electricity and space for a freezer. They agreed on paying him 20 yuan per day.
He Runxi smiled and agreed since selling ice-cold watermelons had nothing to do with his flowers.
When they returned, Zhang Xixi exclaimed: "Jia Ge, are you saying I have to spend hundreds of yuan on buying the freezer?"
Jia Simiao laughed and said: "If you want to make money, you have to be willing to spend some."
Zhang Xixi replied: "Those small accessories cost me over 800 yuan in total including the cost price. That's all my savings."
"You'll earn it back in just a few days."
"I...sigh...why did I ever agree to partner up with you? This is such bad luck!"
Tang Ziyu ignored them both and encouraged Zhang Xixi instead. She told her that she needed the freezer if she wanted to sell ice-cold watermelons. Tang Ziyu even promised that once Zhang Xixi spent all her money on this business venture, she would buy herself nice clothes and snacks while eating them in front of her.
Zhang Xixi grumbled: "Fine! When I run out of money, I'll go sell Jia Family's porcelain wares."
Luckily enough for them there was an advertisement posted outside one store selling freezers at cheap prices - only 300 yuan for decent quality ones! It felt like cutting off their own flesh but finally Zhang Xixi bought it anyway and pushed it into their small hotel room.
Once they got home again,Tang Ziyu immediately reported everything back to Shen Jun'ao while Jia Simiao and Zhang Xixi went to bed early after taking a shower. Even though Jia Simiao didn't have much money on him these days, he felt fulfilled and contented. The key was his mindset - without any worries or doubts, he felt at ease and naturally had more energy.
The next morning, just as the sky was getting light, Jia Simiao and Zhang Xixi arrived at the fruit wholesale market in the West City district. Li Ergou had been waiting there for them and had set aside five hundred kilograms of watermelons for them. Li Ergou was familiar with many of the vendors in the market and borrowed a three-wheeled cart to transport several loads of watermelons to their hotel.
With a loud thud, they finished moving the last watermelon and Zhang Xixi collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath. "Jia Ge," she panted heavily, "this is hard work! I can barely catch my breath."
Her face was flushed red and sweat dripped down her forehead but she remained spirited and invigorated. Jia Simiao realized he had underestimated her; she was a determined girl who could endure hardship. Such girls were rare in today's society.
Jia Simiao smiled and said, "Rest for a while first. I'll go out to buy some food. When it's past nine o'clock and the sun is strong enough, we can start our business."
Zhang Xixi exclaimed happily: "Great!"
In the freezer were already more than twenty chilled watermelons that would be perfectly refreshing after a while. Jia Simiao smiled again before turning around to leave downstairs where two bowls of wonton soup quickly arrived at his door.
Pushing open his room door however revealed Zhang Xixi lying carelessly on bed sound asleep already with her chest rising high despite being small originally; her T-shirt rode up slightly revealing her flat belly along with that little navel which rose gently up-and-down following each breath taken by its owner.
Two slender legs hung lightly off one side of bed while sports shoes lay discarded on floor beside it; socks worn on those tiny feet even featured cartoon pandas making one feel an urge to hold them in their hands and play with them.
The most attractive thing about her is her slightly open lips, thin and extremely rosy. The fragrance constantly emanating from her mouth, like orchids and musk, seems to carry a strange magic that entices people to come and taste its sweetness.
Jia Simiao's mouth was dry for a while, he really wanted to lower his head and kiss her.
Isn't this too beastly? Jia Simiao struggled in his heart, constantly comforting himself that it would only be once and not become a habit. If he didn't hurry up now, she would wake up soon. After taking a few deep breaths, he slowly leaned down towards her fragrant lips.
Closer and closer...
Just as he was about to kiss her lips, she suddenly opened her eyes. Jia Simiao was so scared that his soul almost flew away. He quickly said: "Xi Xi, you're awake! I was just about to call you for dinner.