pastoral fragrance

Chapter 37 Picking Raspberries
really!Qiu Lin chased him out of the house, "Eldest sister and second brother, let's not pick wild vegetables today, let's go to raspberries, raspberries and so on."

Qiuyue was stunned, and said in a daze, "Little sister, why don't you choose wild vegetables?" After these days, Qiuyue knew that Qiulin was an independent person, and she obviously had a reason for saying this.

"Elder Sister, have you noticed how many more aunts and mothers-in-law sell wild vegetables in the town?"

Qiuyue fell into deep thought, recalling the scene in the town, she nodded slightly.The wild vegetables these two times are not as popular as the first few times, but they can still sell for seven or eighty-eight.

"This thing is rare and expensive. Once more people sell this wild vegetable, not only the price will drop, but also the sellers will start to pick and choose. Instead of this, we might as well pick raspberries or something. Although our place is full of things, they are rare for the people in the town!" In order to convince Qiuyue, Qiulin analyzed the pros and cons of wild vegetables and raspberries.

Qiuyue silently thought about the words that came out of her little sister's mouth, and thought it was reasonable.It's just that the raspberry is sour, is it really a rarity like the little girl said?Qiuyue couldn't make up her mind for a while.

Qiu He shoved the eldest sister, "My little sister never talks nonsense, I'm afraid it's true. Let's give it a try."

Qiuyue thought for a while, and then said: "How about I go to choose wild vegetables with Qiuhe, and my second brother and younger sister go to pick raspberries." Qiuyue thought of a way to get the best of both worlds.

After the elder sister spoke, Qiusong took the basket and led Qiulin to the forest; Qiuyue and Qiuhe went to the waterside where they usually choose wild vegetables.

It's midsummer now, and the raspberries beside the forest are already ripe, and the red ones are hanging on the thorns.It's just that it's no more than the size of a thumb, so it's not eye-catching.In a few days, the fruit period of raspberries will be over.After Qiulin and Qiusong arrived at the forest, they hurriedly picked the little raspberry.

"Second brother, be careful with this thing, or the juice will flow out." Qiulin instructed carefully, the fruit is so ripe that it will break if touched lightly, so be extra careful. "Also, this thorn is a barb, so be careful, don't get caught by it." After speaking, Qiulin felt that he was too smart, why didn't the second brother know this?
Qiu Song just smiled softly and didn't say anything, but the movements in his hands didn't slow down.Seeing this, Qiulin put aside the embarrassment trapped in his heart, and picked the raspberries.

The raspberry fruit was too small, and the two of them worked in the woods all afternoon, but only picked half a basket of fruit.I went back and weighed it, only three catties.

And Qiuyue and Qiuhe chose a dozen catties of wild vegetables.

Early the next morning, the children got up early as usual.After hastily eating, Qiu Songcong dragged out the ox cart rented from Wang Er's house.The siblings hurriedly put baskets, dustpans, wild vegetables, raspberries, etc. on the bullock cart, got on the bullock cart and went to the entrance of the village in the mist.

The corn at home has run out, so it's time to go to the grain store in the town.The salt and vinegar at home have to be added.Today, Qiulin has a lot of tasks, besides selling wild vegetables and dustpans, he also has to go to grain stores and grocery stores, so he has to be in a hurry.

Arriving at the street where they used to sell wild vegetables, Qiuyue's eyes swept from the street to the end of the street, and a faint look of conviction flashed in her eyes.As the little girl said, there are three more wild vegetable stalls on this street.Not only that, but the wild vegetable spot they used to squat was also taken up by an aunt who sold Houttuynia cordata.

Several children had to find another site.

The fastest-selling items are baskets and dustpans. The things Xu Nanshan wove are solid and reliable, and after Qiulin Qiuyue's mouth blows, those uncles and uncles can't help but come over curiously to have a look.Among them are two or three people who bought Qiulin's dustpan last time, "I'm looking for you guys. The baskets in this house are stronger than others', and the load-bearing capacity is also larger. Give it to uncle again." Take three baskets, the price is still the same as last time!"

Qiuyue smiled happily, "Okay," Qiuyue moved swiftly, and quickly took down three baskets and gave them to the man.During these several times of going to the market, the knitted fabrics that Dad wove are all in demand, and they will be sold out in a short time.

The money was handed over by the number of people, and Qiu Lin took it cheerfully, "Uncle, our Huihui vegetable is also good, do you want to buy some and go back and try it?"

The staff paused, glanced at the freshly watered gray vegetables, and said with a light smile, "Hey, you girl is good at doing business, okay, uncle, just buy two."

When Qiuyue Qiuhe heard the words, his heart was full of excitement.In the past, when a few of them set up their stalls, someone would come to ask about the price of wild vegetables, whether they were fresh or not, and so on.But this place has been placed for a long time, and few people stopped at all.This birthday order is made, and this wild vegetable is considered to be open.

This is the way of doing business. After having a few repeat customers, those buyers will feel more at ease.After hearing the uncle's words, the uncle who stopped in front of the stall also took a dustpan and basket and looked left and right. After looking at it for a while, the uncle paid and handed it over.

Half an hour later, the baskets and dustpans were almost sold out, but no one cared about the wild vegetables.There are more wild vegetables, and everyone has more choices, and the business of wild vegetables becomes more and more difficult.

Qiuyue looked downcastly at the wild vegetables piled up in front of her eyes, worried. "Sure enough, I was hit by my little sister. If it wasn't for the uncle who opened the shop just now, we would still be barefoot! What should we do?"

Qiu He also looked dejected, "If I knew it earlier, I would have listened to my little sister. It took me half a day, but I couldn't get much money back. Hey..."

"Hehe, my raspberries haven't been sold yet, everyone is equally divided." Qiulin was also anxious. The raspberries have been placed here for more than half an hour, but no one cares about them.This is a good thing in modern times. These wild fruits not only taste fresh and delicious, but also have medicinal value. Why did they become worthless in ancient times?
"It's still early, don't worry." Qiu Song sat firmly on Mount Tai, looking like Mr. Jiang was fishing.

Qiulin looked sideways at the indifferent second brother, feeling a strange feeling in his heart.The second brother is calm in his work, less impetuous and playful at this age, and more introverted and calm that does not match his age.Talented and intelligent, he is extraordinarily down-to-earth in doing things, which is reassuring.The second brother must be the kind of obedient student that the master likes in the school.If it weren't for the sudden change in the family, how could he drop out of school and go home?

A trace of bitterness filled Qiulin's heart.

"Hey, what's this new thing? It looks like a strawberry, but the head is much smaller, and it's not the season for strawberries right now?" Just as everyone was deep in thought, a beautifully dressed girl stood in front of the stall. stopped.

Qiu Lin looked up, and there was a glint of anger in his eyes, this girl is the girl who beat Ah Huang last time and ordered people to throw Ah Huang on the street!She seems to be the young lady of Rong'an Hall.

"How do you sell this thing?" Xia Ziling stared at the half-basket of strawberry-shaped things in front of her with dark eyes, and her mouth was already salivating.She is a full-fledged foodie and often has snacks in her mouth.But even so, her figure has never gained weight because of it.

Qiuyue hadn't seen Xia Ziling for a while, and seeing the business came to her, everyone couldn't help but be overjoyed, "This thing is called a raspberry, a wild fruit in the mountains. I'm afraid I've never seen such a wonderful person like Miss Sister."

Qiu Lin secretly tugged on the sleeve of the eldest sister, "I'm sorry, we don't sell this thing." This is the culprit who caused Ah Huang to lie on the bed for more than half a month. She would not sell it even if she sold it to a chicken or a mouse. give her!
Qiuyue Qiuhe was taken aback for a moment, while Qiu Song was expressionless, and raised his head to look at Qiu Lin.And Xia Ziling in front of the stall changed her expression greatly, "What nonsense are you talking about? You put this thing here for sale or for something to look good on. Miss Ben just wants this thing, what can you do to me?" ?”

Xia Ziling has always been arrogant, and the men and women around her are naturally respectful because of her status as the eldest lady.As the eldest lady of the shopkeeper of Rong'an Hall, no one has dared to show her face at her age!
Qiulin's expression was indifferent. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, what can this bastard do to her?

"This thing is not for sale, no matter how much money you pay, it's useless!" It was this domineering character that made Qiulin very unhappy.

That's how this girl ordered people to throw Ah Huang out of Rong'an Hall, with her hands on her hips condescending like a queen, and a lot of curse words came out of her mouth.If others bought her account, she would not buy it!

Xia Ziling thought that just a phone call would make the little girl in front of her lower down and become smaller, but how did she know that this damn girl is still pushing her nose on her face! !Xia Ziling was so angry that her face turned blue, "Damn girl, if this lady takes a fancy to you, it's because your ancestral grave is smoking! Who are you showing such a stinky face to, you're asking for a beating, aren't you?"

Qiuyue pulled the little girl and protected her behind her.At this moment, her smiling face has long been replaced by indifference and alienation, "Miss, even if this business fails, you must speak with respect!"

This girl's words are too insulting. Who is her family?Now even if she pays a sky-high price to buy these raspberries, she won't sell them!Who told her to scold her younger sister and insult her ancestors?

"Be respectful. Miss Ben just fell in love with this thing and wanted to buy it. What's wrong with me? It's not that I rob you and don't give you money? Don't you just ask for money when you sell it here? It's a tael of silver. Everything you buy here is more than enough!" Xia Ziling yelled furiously with her nose up, and in the middle of the noise, she poured out two large handfuls of copper coins from her purse, and threw them at Qiulin and the others without thinking.

(End of this chapter)