Her Promising Business

"That's Ji's house ahead." Sang Bao walked down the path and said, "although that Chuang Tzu is called Ji Jiazhuang, in fact, there are not many people surnamed Ji living in it. The reason why it's called Ji Jiazhuang is that Ji Guanshi says it's because the owner's surname is Ji. "

With that, a woman's voice came from the roadside field and said, "Oh, isn't this Xiaobao? Who are you bringing here? "

Sang Bao turned around and saw a woman who was plainly dressed but obviously not ordinary people standing in the field not far away.

"Aunt, is Ji in charge? Our elder sister wants to buy some grapes Sang Bao said in a high voice.

"I want to buy grapes. My husband is in the vineyard. Let me take you." The woman took the handkerchief handed by a girl next to her, wiped her hands, came over and said with a smile.

Sang Bao watched the woman come to them and introduced Ji Lianzi and Zhou jinglang to them: "elder sister, elder brother-in-law, this is the lady in charge of Ji."

"My name is Gao." Gao said with a dignified smile.

Ji Lianzi and Zhou jinglang nod and smile, and call Mrs. Shenggao.

Sang Bao introduced Ji Lianzi and Zhou jinglang to Gao, and then they followed Gao into Zhuangzi's vineyard.

Gao said that it is the best time for grapes to ripen. Her husband is leading Zhuang Ding to pick grapes these days. If it is after August 15, the grapes will be picked and sold out.

"Sister Gao, will your grapes be sold in the city?" Ji Lianzi asked.

Gao looked at her with a gentle smile and said, "sister Ji doesn't know that the grapes in our garden are usually not sold on the market. Some of the best and sweetest ones are packed and sent directly to the palace in the capital city. "

"Ah..." Ji Lianzi was stunned. "Sister Gao, is the grape in your garden a tribute?"

"Where can we talk about the tribute? It's just a small imperial merchant who supplies some fresh fruits and vegetables to the palace." Said Mrs. Gao humbly.

Talking with Mrs. Gao all the way to the vineyard, I saw rows of grape trellis in the vineyard, with green leaves and purple red grapes on them. There was a strong sweet smell in the air, which was very nice.

"You can tell how sweet the grape is by the smell!" Ji Lianzi took a deep breath of sweet air and sighed.

Zhou jinglang and Zhou Fu are a little silly looking at the grapes all over the yard. It's the first time they see grapes. It turns out that these clusters of grapes are planted on high shelves.

Rui'er and radish are also silly, looking up at the top of their heads. The green fields are like the grass, and the clusters of purple grapes are like lanterns hanging in the green leaves. It's really good-looking.

Radish scratched his head and looked around. He saw that Ji Lianzi and Gao were talking, so he had to follow rui'er and Xiao Hu. He didn't have much curiosity about grapes. He just looked around.

Zhou Wang was not so strange, only sighed: "the green leaves are bright and purple, and the garden is sweet and fragrant. The vineyard is not only thriving, but also beautiful

"This young master is a scholar. He can write poems casually. He must have been in high school." Gao looked at Zhou Wang with a smile.

Zhou Wang leaned over to salute and said, "madam, it's very important that the students take part in the examination next year."

Mrs. Gao nodded slowly. What else did she want to say? Suddenly a cry came from behind: "madam, how did you come? Where did these people come from?"

"Season is in charge!" Sang Bao said, "I'll take our elder sister to buy some grapes."

"Oh, it's a coincidence to buy grapes. I'm picking grapes today." A middle-aged man in a simple and short dress came up and said with a smile, "do you want to pick it by yourself or buy it from us?"

People look at each other, Gao said with a smile“ If you're not busy, it's fun to pick your own grapes. "

"Good! Let's pick it ourselves Xiao Hu jumped up first, stretched his arm and touched the grape string hanging under the grape trellis.

"Oh, this boy is very strong. Whose child is so strong?" Ji Guanshi asked with a smile.

"It's my little tiger." Webster walked over and patted the tiger on the head. He said angrily, "what are you doing? It's not proper!"

Little tiger sees his mother coming to blame him, spits out his tongue, turns around and runs to hide behind her mother.

Radish pulls rui'er's hand, who is standing beside Zhou jinglang. He looks at Xiaohu coldly and thinks that this boy can show himself.

Manager Ji once called a Zhuangding and told him to bring some baskets with a pair of small scissors in each basket.

Gao taught people how to pick grapes, how to cut off grape clusters without damaging branches and leaves. They listened attentively around Gao, showing great interest.

While Ji Lianzi was listening to Mrs. Gao's talk about how to pick grapes, Ji Guanshi pulled sang Bao aside and said in a low voice, "Xiao Bao, where are you from? They look like poor people. Can they afford the grapes in my garden? "

"If you ask for a pound or two of silver, they won't buy it even if they can afford it!" Sang Bao said, holding his arm.

With a smile, Ji Guanshi patted sang Bao on the shoulder and said, "how can it be? A pound of silver is the right price, isn't it?"

Sang baopai said, "it's still expensive."

"It can't be any lower!" Ji Guanshi said in a low voice, "after all, it's grapes for the palace. No matter how low it is, it's not like words!"

"Cut! How many grapes can your garden supply to the palace every year? " Sang Bao disdained, "most of them are sold out."

"That's not what I said..."

Ji Guanshi wanted to argue with him again. Sang Bao interrupted him and said, "I tell you, my elder sister bought your grapes for wine making. If you can sell them to her cheaply, it will be a big business."

"Ah? Grape wine Manager Ji was surprised.

"You don't understand. My elder sister has great ability." Sang Bao didn't want to say more to him, "a pound of silver is still expensive, and it's cheaper!"

"Well, it really can't be cheaper. Look at that." If she can buy more than 100 Jin, I'll give her 80 Wen a Jin

"I'll buy another 100 Jin next time, only five Jin this time!" Sambodo.

"That's only a pound of silver!" Ji Guanshi is very biting.

They were muttering here, and Ji Lianzi called out: "Sang Bao! What are you muttering about? "

"I'll discuss the price with manager Ji!" Sang Bao replied in a loud voice, "elder sister, go and pick the grapes first!"

Ji Lianzi got the word and took Ruier with radish and Zhou jinglang to pick grapes. Zhou Wang brothers and Wei's mother and son also walked away to pick grapes.

Gao looked at Ji Lianzi and they went to pick grapes. He came over and said, "has the price been negotiated?"

"It's been discussed. One dollar and one jin!" Ji Guanshi replied.

Sang Bao pouted, obviously not satisfied with the price.