Farming? I'm making a killing with my fairytale vegetables!

Chapter 152 Grapes

Xia Shiyu was processing grapes nearby. The villagers watched for a long time, but they had no choice but to leave, even though they were reluctant. Only one or two were willing to stay and sell them.

Xia Shiyu looked at the old lady in front of her in surprise, "Grandma, you want to buy grapes?"

She remembered that these elderly people were usually quite frugal with their money and were reluctant to spend money on things.

Wang Shanju smiled and said, "Yes, yes, my grandchildren will be home soon, so I'll buy some for them to try."

"Oh, I knew it, you still love your child." Xia Shiyu smiled as she picked out a bunch of skewers and then cut them into smaller pieces with scissors.

Even so, it still cost more than 100 yuan.

Wang Shanju didn't seem to mind. "I have a pension, so I'm not worried about this. Besides, Xiaoyu, you said this has sleep-aiding properties. If it's true, I can try it. I'm getting older and need less sleep."

"Yes, Grandma, you can take it home and eat it slowly." Xia Shiyu carefully handed it to Wang Shanju.

"well"

Xia Shiyu weighed out a small amount for each of the villagers who remained. Because the price had gone up, they didn't weigh much, but she was very patient.

She even sold to children who came with their pocket money to buy just one or two pieces.

After all, each one costs several dollars, so the child took a bite with great care.

Xia Lihua, who was standing nearby, shook his head, pulled off a piece, and chewed it in two or three bites.

"Oh, these grapes are so delicious, so sweet and tasty."

Seeing his smug look, Yu Juan couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder, "Look at you, you're just riding on Xiao Yu's coattails."

Xia Lihua chuckled, "My daughter grew them, of course I'm happy to eat them."

Xia Shiyu smiled and took the bowl to wash the next plate.

She placed it on the table. "Mom, you and Grandma should eat it quickly. It helps with sleep, is good for your health, and tastes good. Don't worry about saving it for me, there's still so much left."

"Okay, I'll take a few more so I can get a good night's sleep."

Grandma grabbed one and started eating it, and Xia Shiyu followed suit and started gnawing on it too.

While eating grapes, Xia Shiyu saw notifications from two new WeChat friends.

She clicked "accept," as both of these people were introduced by Zhao Yuan.

She told them that the product wasn't available in the store yet, and if they wanted to buy it, she would have to ship it to them via WeChat.

The person who called himself "Dream Chaser" hesitated after hearing this, planning to wait until she listed her shop before making the purchase.

But Bubble was really anxious and hoped she could ship the goods today.

[Bubble: My insomnia is really unbearable. I feel like my whole mental state is terrible right now, and medication isn't helping much, so I want to try something quickly.]

[Xia Shiyu: Sure, if you need it urgently, I'll send it to Dafeng Express for you right away this afternoon.]

[Bubble: Okay, just send me 10 jin (5 catties). Will you cover the shipping cost?]

[Xia Shiyu: Sorry, grapes are quite heavy, so I don't cover the cost.]

[Bubble: Okay then, as soon as possible.]

Xia Shiyu could tell that Bubble's family was well-off, so he bought 500 yuan worth of grapes at once. He was also suffering from severe insomnia, so he was in a real hurry to get fruit.

After taking a couple of bites, she got up and weighed out 10 jin (5 catties) of grapes. "Mom and Dad, I'm going to the city to send a package, and I'll also set up a stall to sell some grapes."

"Okay, go ahead. Do you need our help?"

"No need, no need. I didn't sell much this time. I'll just sell a little and make a profit."

Xia Shiyu loaded the grapes onto the train and headed to the city. Upon arriving at the Dafeng Express point, he immediately began selecting the mailing option.

The deliveryman saw the large pile of grapes she was mailing and asked, "Are you sure you want this much? The shipping fee will be a bit higher, but these grapes are quite big, are they some kind of special variety?"

Xia Shiyu nodded, "If it's something we grew ourselves and someone needs it urgently, we'll mail some over."

"Oh, I see. Okay, this address should be ready by the morning after tomorrow. I can just pay the money there."

Xia Shiyu nodded and then sent the tracking number to Paopao.

Bubble transferred the money immediately after seeing the message.

[Bubble: Okay, I received it. Looking forward to receiving the goods.]

Xia Shiyu nodded, replied to the message, and then drove his tricycle to the market.

It was afternoon, and the market wasn't crowded. Xia Shiyu didn't think about asking in the group chat; she had only brought this many grapes, and she would just sell them all.

So when she arrived, the first thing she noticed was the vendors next to her.

"Oh, Mr. Xia, what brings you out to do business this afternoon?"

A vendor selling braised food walked over and greeted Xia Shiyu with a few words while looking at the grapes in front of her.

"Boss Hou, I'm here to take care of some business and also to sell some freshly picked grapes. I'm not bringing much, just a few bunches, and I'll head back once I'm done."

Boss Hou examined the grapes closely and was quite surprised. "My goodness! How come these grapes are so big? They're about the size of an egg! Boss Xia, you're amazing for being able to cultivate such special varieties."

"Yes, this is a specially bred giant variety, and the large pieces are very satisfying to eat."

Mr. Hou nodded, "It's quite satisfying to eat, but the price is a bit steep."

Good heavens, grapes cost 50 yuan a pound! How many braised dishes would he have to sell to earn that back? He originally came here just to buy some vegetables and fruits, but now that he sees the price, he just can't bring himself to buy them.

"This price is already very fair. You know, many premium grapes start at several hundred yuan."

Xia Shiyu had done her research and found that the price of these grapes was already "affordable," not to mention their sleep-aiding properties. She thought that even if she sold them for 500 yuan per kilogram, someone might still be willing to buy them.

However, she still hopes that the general public can afford it, so she set the price at 50. Those who think it's too expensive can buy less.

"Well, what you say makes sense. It's just a pity that the economy is so bad and I really don't have any money. Well then, I won't disturb your business any longer. I'll go back to my stall first."

Mr. Hou shook his head and left regretfully. The most important thing for them in the catering business is to resist temptation. If he were to be greedy and want to eat everything, he would not only fail to make money but also lose a lot of money in a day. So he could only endure it.

Xia Shiyu wasn't in a hurry. She had only brought these few strings of skewers with her. If they didn't sell, she could just take them back. Besides, she believed there would always be people willing to spend the money.

She waited patiently, and indeed, several customers arrived.

A beautiful girl in a trench coat walked over slowly, and when she saw that it was Xia Shiyu, she quickened her pace.

As he approached, his tone was filled with surprise, "It really is you, Boss Xia! I didn't expect to run into you selling vegetables here today."