EBE Chapter 4 Selling vegetables
Chapter 4 Selling vegetables
People gradually began to enter and exit the market, all there to pick out ingredients for cooking.
Some people also came to Xia Shiyu's stall. They couldn't help it; at first glance, they felt that this young girl's vegetables were fresher and prettier than those of other vendors, and they looked like good vegetables.
But when I got closer, I realized that the price was indeed a bit outrageous.
The older woman couldn't help but say, "Young lady, did you mark the price wrong?"
Xia Shiyu said earnestly, "The label is correct, Auntie. My family's vegetables are worth this price."
When the older woman heard that it really was that price, she immediately lost interest, since it was not worth it at all. But she did want to try to bargain.
"Young lady, please lower the price. If you don't, I really can't accept this price."
"No, Auntie, this is the price my family is worth. You can try it if you don't believe me." Xia Shiyu said, taking out a thermos and a pair of disposable chopsticks from behind her.
This was a plan she had come up with beforehand. Indeed, even if the quality of her dishes was good, the price would definitely make customers feel it was too high, so she cooked some in the morning and brought it over in a thermos.
She believes that once these customers have tasted her dishes, most of them will be willing to buy them.
The older woman was initially a little surprised, not expecting this young girl to be so resourceful, even cooking the food and bringing it for people to try.
However, she was also quite curious as to why the little girl had the confidence to sell it for eight yuan, so she did not refuse the chopsticks that Xia Shiyu handed her and picked one up from the thermos.
Because we arrived early, the food in the insulated container was still quite hot, looking like it had just come out of the pot.
The moment the bok choy was put into her mouth, a delicious flavor burst forth. The tender vegetables were appetizing, and the woman was momentarily stunned. Then, she reacted, chewed carefully a couple of times, and her eyes lit up with amazement.
She could tell the dish was delicious; she hadn't expected it to be so good. She immediately made up her mind to buy it today.
After swallowing, she resisted the urge to have another bite and said to Xia Shiyu, "Boss, give me two pounds of bok choy."
"Okay!" Xia Shiyu quickly weighed the item and handed it to the older woman.
The woman left satisfied, carrying the bags.
This operation amazed Aunt Li; she never expected the young girl to sell a copy so quickly.
However, although she was a little curious, that was all. She was frugal by nature, and since she herself was selling vegetables, 8 yuan for a small cabbage was too expensive. She was reluctant to spend that money, but she was still quite happy to see Xia Shiyu making money.
Because Xia Shiyu used the method of tasting, most of the people who came to her stall bought the food directly after trying it.
Some people still thought the price was too high and wanted to bargain.
Holding the bok choy in her hand, Wang Guihua looked at the tender green leaves and, thinking about the taste she had just eaten, became increasingly reluctant to put it down. So she kept bargaining with Xia Shiyu.
"Girl, can you buy it for a cheaper price? I'll buy it for four yuan a pound."
The onlookers also chimed in, saying they wanted to get a discount if they could negotiate the price down.
"Yes, girl, bok choy is everywhere, eight yuan is really too expensive."
"Yes Yes."
However, Xia Shiyu remained unmoved and insisted on not lowering the price.
The others had no choice but to buy a little bit of the dishes since the young girl was determined not to lower the price. They looked at the dishes and were really tempted, so they bought a little bit to try when they got home.
Seeing that she couldn't get the price down, Wang Guihua thought for a moment and still picked out a pound. Actually, if it were her, she would have resisted. She and her husband usually buy discounted vegetables from the supermarket. But her granddaughter came back. The child is very picky about food now. This vegetable is so delicious that she'll definitely be able to get her to eat some.
So in the end, he made up his mind and said to Xia Shiyu, "Boss, give me a pound."
"Okay." Xia Shiyu deftly packed the dishes and handed them over.
Wang Guihua left with the groceries, satisfied.
As the number of people increased, all the food in the insulated container that Xia Shiyu brought was eaten up.
Now, everyone else walked away as soon as they saw the price she had marked. She looked at the back of the tricycle. She had brought several dozen kilograms in total. Because of the high price, most customers were only willing to buy one or two kilograms at a time, and some even bought less. Now she had about ten kilograms left.
Xia Shiyu thought for a moment and realized that it was almost time, and not many people would come to buy, so she decided to go home first.
Aunt Li, who was standing nearby, saw that the young girl had gone home before she had sold all her vegetables. She shook her head and thought to herself that young people were just like that, not even waiting a little longer.
However, when she thought about the high price she had just sold it for, she felt that it was already quite good. She had earned several hundred yuan in one go, which was more than her daily income, and she felt a little envious.
Xia Shiyu had just left the market when, instead of rushing home, she headed in one direction.
She rode her bike to the bottom of a residential complex, carried the remaining bok choy, and went up the stairs to find a house number.
"Coming!" Wu Meiling put down her broom and went to open the door when she heard the voice, wondering who it was.
The moment she opened the door, a look of surprise appeared on her face. "Oh, Xiaoyu, what brings you here today? Please, have a seat."
Xia Shiyu smiled and said, "Auntie, I came to the market today to sell some vegetables I grow myself, and I brought some back for you as well."
Wu Meiling gave her a reproachful look, "You came all this way, why did you bring things? But it's kind of you to think of us. I was just thinking of eating some all-natural vegetables at home. Vegetables grown in the countryside are the best."
As she spoke, she first put the groceries she was carrying into the kitchen, then took out a plate of fruit and put it on the table. Then she took out the meat and planned to thaw it first. "Have some fruit. Why don't you just have lunch at our house today? It's just that your uncle and the others have gone to work and school and won't be back for lunch."
Xia Shiyu stopped her aunt's actions and waved her hand, "No need, Aunt, you don't need to go on your business. I'm in a hurry to get back, so I won't linger here."
"You're leaving in such a hurry? Don't be so polite with me," Wu Meiling said.
"No need, Auntie, I'll come again next time."
"Alright then, take some fruit back with you."
Xia Shiyu couldn't refuse, so she took some fruit and left. The first thing she did when she got home was to check on her vegetables, and she was overjoyed to see that they were growing well.
Xia Shiyu was happy, and everyone else who bought her vegetables was also very happy.