nucmednet Chapter 33 Opening of the Fruit and Vegetable Store
Chapter 33 Opening of the Fruit and Vegetable Store
Mr. Liu's second fruit and vegetable store has grandly opened in a corner of the city! This news is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up ripples of joy among the neighbors.
Early in the morning, the shop entrance was adorned with flowers and colorful balloons, as if shouting, "Come on over, we have fresh and delicious produce here!" Mr. Liu, beaming with joy, looked every bit the God of Wealth in his festive red outfit. Standing at the entrance, he warmly greeted every passerby: "Welcome to our little paradise of fruits and vegetables, so fresh you could squeeze water out of them!"
Just then, the clever and quick-witted Li Shiqing bounced over. Her eyes sparkled as she said to Mr. Liu, "Mr. Liu, let's have a super fun math quiz to add some excitement to our opening!"
Mr. Liu slapped his thigh and said happily, "Great idea! Daughter, let's get started."
So, Li Shiqing took out a small megaphone and her clear voice echoed around: "Friends, come and play a math quiz! Answer correctly and you'll get a fruit discount and a small gift!" This announcement immediately attracted many curious customers.
An older man stepped forward, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Young lady, don't ask me anything too difficult. My brain hasn't worked on math in a long time."
Li Shiqing winked mischievously: "Uncle, don't worry, let's start with something simple. How many apples are there if we add two apples to one apple?"
The uncle laughed and said, "That's easy, just three."
Li Shiqing said, "Congratulations, uncle, you got it right! You can go pick out fruit and enjoy a 10% discount, plus a small gift!"
The uncle happily went into the store to pick out fruit.
A primary school student nearby was also eager to try, tugging at his mother's clothes. Li Shiqing smiled and asked, "Little friend, let me ask you a question. What is 5 multiplied by 6?"
The little boy answered in his childish voice, "30!"
Li Shiqing said, "Wow, that's so clever! You can choose your favorite fruit too, and you'll get a small toy as a gift."
The little boy was so happy that he danced with joy as he went inside with his mother to choose fruits and vegetables.
Inside the shop, Liu Yixin was carefully drawing cute little patterns on the fruit shelf with a paintbrush. She turned apples into smiling faces, bananas into little boats, and oranges into little suns.
Customers entering the store were immediately drawn to its whimsical decorations. "Wow, this store is so interesting! The fruit looks even more tempting," one woman exclaimed with a smile.
As the quiz activity gained momentum, more and more customers arrived. They discussed math problems while selecting fresh fruits and vegetables. The store was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and chatter.
Mr. Liu was so busy he barely had time to breathe, but his smile was exceptionally bright. "The opening was such a success, all thanks to these two clever little helpers," he thought to himself.
Li Shiqing posed another question: "What is 12 divided by 3 and then added to 5?"
A young man answered quickly: "9!"
Li Shiqing said, "You got it right, handsome. Go pick out some fruit, there are small gifts included."
The young man walked into the store humming a tune.
A long queue formed outside the store, with everyone showing great interest in this unique opening event.
A child pouts and looks unhappy because he didn't answer a question correctly.
Li Shiqing patted his head: "Don't be discouraged, little friend. Here's a little fruit candy for you. Try again next time!"
The child then stopped crying and started laughing.
Liu Yixin stood in the center of the store, hands on her hips, her eyes scanning the employees like searchlights. She looked like a general about to command a vast army, except her "battlefield" was the faces of her employees. "Ahem, handsome men and beautiful women, today I, Liu Yixin, am going to make you the most handsome guys and the most beautiful girls in the fruit and vegetable industry!" she announced loudly, her imposing manner almost making the surrounding fruits tremble.
The first one pulled over was the honest and kind-hearted Old Zhang. Old Zhang looked nervous, sitting in the chair like a wooden figure, not knowing what to do with his hands and feet.
Liu Yixin, holding a makeup brush, said with a mischievous smile, "Uncle Zhang, don't worry, I'll make you so handsome that even your wife won't recognize you." With that, she started applying makeup to Old Zhang's face.
Old Zhang kept his eyes tightly closed, muttering, "Young lady, please be gentle, my old face can't take this."
Liu Yixin rolled her eyes at him: "Uncle Zhang, you can rest assured. My skills are amazing; they can turn the rotten into the miraculous."
In no time, Old Zhang's originally dull face was given a healthy glow, and his eyes were made bright and lively with eyeshadow. However, his two rather thick eyebrows made him look like a surprised Shin-chan.
Liu Yixin nodded in satisfaction: "Old Zhang, with this outfit, you'll charm a whole bunch of middle-aged women when you go out."
Old Zhang looked at himself in the mirror, both amused and exasperated: "Young lady, am I selling fruits and vegetables or going to a beauty pageant?"
Next up was the lively older sister, Wang. Little Wang jumped up and down excitedly, exclaiming, "Little sister, I want to transform into a fairy!"
Liu Yixin patted her chest and said, "No problem, I've got it covered." She first chose a pink blush for Xiao Wang, lightly sweeping it across his cheeks, instantly making Xiao Wang's face look like a ripe peach. Then came a glossy lip gloss, making Xiao Wang's lips look as tempting as jelly. But just as she was applying eyeliner, Xiao Wang couldn't help but sneeze, and the eyeliner instantly veered off to his temple.
Liu Yixin frantically tried to salvage the situation: "Oh dear, Sister Wang, you're going to ruin my reputation!"
After finally cleaning up the mess, Xiao Wang looked at herself in the mirror and happily twirled around: "Xiao Yixin, I'm absolutely gorgeous! I'm sure I can sell a lot more fruit today."
Even the usually taciturn Uncle Li was dragged along by Liu Yixin. Old Li looked helpless: "I'm so old, why would I need makeup?"
Liu Yixin persisted: "Uncle Li, this is called image enhancement, do you understand?" She applied light makeup to Old Li, focusing on modifying his somewhat sparse eyebrows, making him look much more energetic.
Old Li looked in the mirror and smiled sheepishly: "I have to say, I feel like I've become several years younger."
Liu Yixin was busy in the shop, touching up the makeup of one person after another. The employees went from initial resistance to later accepting it readily, and even teased each other about their makeup.
Liu Yixin wasn't idle in the shop either. She put little stickers she drew on some fruit packaging and wrote fun blessings on them. "Eat this apple, and you'll be happy and carefree," "Bend the banana, and good luck will follow." Customers praised her work when they saw it.
Even at noon, the store was still packed with customers.
The entire fruit and vegetable shop was filled with laughter. Customers who entered the shop and saw this peculiar scene were also amused and burst into laughter. This unique costume "farce" transformed Mr. Liu's fruit and vegetable shop from a place for buying and selling fruits and vegetables into a little world full of joy and fun.
Looking at the lively scene, Mr. Liu said to Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin, "My two daughters, this event is very popular. Let's continue this afternoon and make everyone happy."
Li Shiqing and Liu Yixin cheered in unison, "Great! Dad!"
In the afternoon, the sun shone warmly. The Q&A activity continued, and the questions gradually became more difficult. "If a triangle has three angles, how many angles do two triangles have?"
A man wearing glasses thought for a moment and then answered, "Six corners."
"You got it right, sir! You're amazing!" Li Shiqing exclaimed.
As customers selected their fruit, the stock in the store gradually dwindled, but Mr. Liu was prepared, and a new batch of fruit was put on the shelves.
Smelling the fruity aroma, Liu Yixin said to Li Shiqing, "This fruit and vegetable shop is truly filled with the scent of happiness."
Li Shiqing nodded in agreement: "Yes, it's great that everyone is so happy."
As time went by, the event drew to a close. But the customers' enthusiasm remained undiminished, with many still discussing their enjoyable experiences. In this joyful and lively atmosphere, Mr. Liu's second fruit and vegetable store has firmly taken root in the city, becoming a popular new destination for many.