the next day.
The market in Ping'an Township starts early in the morning, so morning is also the time when there are the most people. The journey from Dongxiang Village to the countryside is a bit long, so Sheng Guoer and her brother got up very early. Sheng Guoer looked at the quality of the matsutake and thought it was pretty good, so he opened the mushrooms and matsutake separately.
Sheng Guo'er loved visiting the morning market when she was in modern times. She knew how important a good stall was to a stall owner. If you don't go there early, you won't be able to occupy it.
The sky was bright, the moon was still hanging lazily in the sky and refused to go home, and the sun had already revealed its fat white face. Sheng Guoer and her brother were walking on the road with one foot deep and one foot shallow, and soon sweat broke out on their foreheads.
Sheng Guoer thought to herself, it would be great if there were taxis in ancient times. But then she thought, forget it, even if there were taxis in this era, she probably wouldn't be able to afford one with her current financial resources.
"Guoer, what are you selling?" At this time, the voice of Grandma Wang from the west of the village came from behind Sheng Guoer.
Sheng Guo'er looked back and saw Grandma Wang and her grandson driving their own oxcart, pulling their own vegetables and saying hello to Guo'er as they walked forward.
"Selling some fruits and mountain products." Sheng Guoer replied with a smile. Grandma Wang looked at her basket and said in surprise: "Guo'er, you have had a great harvest! It's great! Come on up, let's go to the market together."
The villagers in Dongxiang Village are very simple, which makes Cheng Guoer feel warm.
"Child, it's better to do it well than to do it well, come up quickly!" Grandma Wang's enthusiasm was hard for Sheng Guoer to refuse. The two siblings got on the bullock cart and took a breath at the same time.
It was already dawn while they were talking. Grandma Wang's grandsons Tieniu and Sheng Shi were about the same age. The two children were chatting and laughing while driving the bullock cart. Grandma Wang was afraid of danger, so she scolded the two children and the two naughty boys became quiet. down.
After entering Pingan Township, Sheng Guoer felt some of the flavor of the town. The snack shops on both sides had come to life. The sound of hawking, the sound of sizzling breakfast, and the aroma filled the entire street. Sheng Shi stared at the cookers on the left and right. The pancakes, fried white sausage, and five-flavor porridge made my mouth water.
Sheng Guoer was also attracted by these aromas, but she knew that her current financial resources did not allow her to have such extravagant hopes.
"It's better to quickly find a good stall and sell these mushroom fruits." Sheng Guoer said secretly in his heart.
Grandma Wang's food was usually supplied to the homes of wealthy people, so she sent Sheng Guoer to the entrance of Fuyuan Street and parted ways with her. The two agreed to meet under the big elm tree and go home together as soon as the market was over.
Before leaving, Grandma Wang gave Sheng Guoer two wild vegetable dumplings. Cheng Guoer was embarrassed, and Grandma Wang smiled and said, "I have watched you grow up, why are you so polite?" After that, Grandma Wang said After forcing the vegetable dumplings to Sheng Guoer, he turned around and left with his grandson Tieniu.
Seeing Grandma Wang's leaving figure, Sheng Guoer's eyes turned red.
Fuyuan Street is a famous market street in Pingan Township. It sells fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs and poultry, as well as snacks and bamboo basket jewelry.
Sheng Shi likes to go shopping the most, but is pulled aside by Sheng Guoer.
It still matters when you are testifying
Fortunately, the siblings found a crossroads. Cheng Guoer put the basket on the ground and lifted the gray cloth on it, revealing a bright red mushroom girl with matsutake mushrooms next to it. The siblings squatted in front of the stall, eating wild vegetable dumplings while waiting for customers to come.
There were also some fruit farmers nearby who saw the mushroom lady holding the fruit. They all showed surprised expressions and asked: "Little girl, where did you get this mushroom lady? What you are serving is good stuff!"
Sheng Guoer smiled and said, "I picked these all on the mountain."
The fruit farmers marveled, and one fruit farmer said: "What a good luck, even if you grow, there are no such hard-to-find things."
The fruit farmer's words attracted some people in the market, who gathered around the fruit stall as if they were being advertised, and asked all kinds of questions: "Girl, how much does your fruit cost per pound?"
"This matsutake is not bad!"
Sheng Guoer said: "My fruit is cheap, 10 cents per catty. You can try it first before buying! Matsutake is more expensive, 20 cents per catty."
Try before you buy! This is something I have never heard of in Dasheng. Fruits, fruits, meat, food and other items are generally bought and sold in the future. Wouldn’t this kind of trading result in a loss? Other fruit farmers thought this little girl didn't know how to do business.
After hearing that you can taste it first before buying it, everyone gathered around. Sheng Guoer said: "Don't be anxious, everyone, you can only taste one!"
Everyone wanted to take advantage of the petty gain, so a few people tasted it first. After tasting it, these people all applauded, saying that they had not eaten such delicious mushrooms for a long time. The fruit was full, sweet and sour, and 10 cents was really worth it. It's not expensive anymore.
"Little lady, give me a pound!"
They didn’t taste the others anymore and shouted directly: “Give me two jins too!”
The fruit farmers on the side watched with envy as Sheng Guoer continued to sell two large baskets of mushrooms. Sheng Zhen was busy weighing the guests, and Sheng Guoer was also busy collecting money.
The popularity of Sheng Guoer also boosted the surrounding business, and the fruit farmers nearby also took the opportunity to sell a lot of fruit.
At this moment, several martial arts warriors in shorts suddenly separated everyone, and a woman in gorgeous clothes walked in front of Cheng Guoer. Sheng Guoer raised her head and looked at this middle-aged woman, and saw that she had phoenix eyebrows on her temples, a beautiful appearance, and a graceful demeanor. Although she had a weathered look, she was very majestic when she looked at her. People in the market around him also became quiet. It seems that women are respected here.
"Do you really want to taste this fruit first before buying it?" the woman asked calmly.
Sheng Guoer nodded, then widened his eyes and said innocently: "Auntie, you are so beautiful. If you want more, I can give it to you cheaper."
The woman smiled and said, "Children can talk." After saying that, she picked up one, peeled off the fruit coat and tasted it. With a smile on her face, she nodded and said, "Come here, wrap all these."
No one else on the street dared to buy anymore. Sheng Guoer felt that this woman had a complicated background.
The martial artist beside the woman took out two coins and put them in Cheng Guoer's hand. Sheng Guoer said, "You should have given me too much. I'll give it to you."
The woman turned to leave, then left a sentence: "No, the fruit is delicious, so I'll reward you."
Sheng Guoer said: "Auntie, don't you take a look at my matsutake mushrooms? They are cheap and clean."
The woman looked at the matsutake mushrooms, and they were indeed of good quality. Seeing that the woman was interested in buying them, Sheng Guoer continued, "Auntie, I think you are twenty-five this year, right?"
The woman stopped, turned around, smiled, and said, "What do children say? I'm fifty years old."
Sheng Guoer suddenly put away the matsutake and said, "Then I won't sell it!"
The woman asked strangely: "Why?"
Sheng Guoer said stubbornly: "Auntie lied!"
The woman smiled and said: "Which one is lying to you?"
Sheng Guoer sighed and said, "Then I can't sell it anymore! My mother told me that a few years ago, a doctor came to my house and told her to eat some matsutake mushrooms, which not only replenished qi and blood, but also beautified the skin. , but don’t eat too much.”
The woman asked with interest: "What does this have to do with me?"
Sheng Guoer said innocently with a wronged look: "The doctor said that if you eat too much, you will rejuvenate yourself. Auntie, you are young. I think you should not eat. If you continue to eat, you will become a little girl or a child. It’s time for you to blame me.”
What he said made everyone laugh, and also made the woman happy. The woman said: "If you say that, I really want to try it. I want all your matsutakes."
Sheng Guoer hurriedly stopped and said, "No, no, others have to buy it. I promised twenty cents per catty. You bought it, what will others do?"
The woman smiled and said: "My Hong family wants to buy something, who dares to rob it? I will give you twice as much, forty coins per catty, I want them all!"
The woman was not taken advantage of. Firstly, the matsutake was indeed of excellent quality and worth the price. Secondly, the little girl was smart and smart, which made her very fond of it.
Wow~ Everyone looked at Mrs. Hong in surprise, and at the same time cast envious glances at Sheng Guoer. Forty cents per pound is really a high price!
The servant put the money in Sheng Guoer's robe. Mrs. Hong smiled and stroked Sheng Guoer's little head and said, "What's your name?"
Sheng Guoer replied crisply: "My name is Sheng Guoer."
Mrs. Hong said with a smile: "If you have any good things in the future, you can go to your aunt and I will buy your matsutake, okay?"
Sheng Guoer was overjoyed. She now had a regular customer. She nodded repeatedly, pulled Sheng Shi over to thank her and said, "Thank you, auntie! I still have some jam at home. If auntie wants to eat it, I can send some over." .”
"Jam? Okay, if you're ready, send it to Hong's house on Chang'an Street!" After finishing speaking, Mrs. Hong turned and left.
After Mrs. Dehong left, the market became lively again.
With Mrs. Hong's "official certification", some people were a little disappointed because they did not buy mushrooms and matsutake. Seeing the business opportunity, Sheng Guoer told everyone that they still had some at home and would come back tomorrow.
Sheng Guoer asked Uncle Zhang, the fruit farmer on the side, "Who is that aunt from the Hong family? Who is the Hong family?"
Uncle Zhang also made some money by taking advantage of Sheng Guoer's popularity, so he kindly told Sheng Guoer: "This woman is the Xie family, the wife of Hong Yuanwai, the richest man in our township. Her natal family is powerful, and her father is the county captain. Sir. And this lady is a famous eater and has a very tricky mouth."
Sheng Guoer looked at Xie's back and had some plans in mind.
