Chapter 009: Bestsellers

When I arrived home, it was already nearly 10:30. As Wenxu just entered the door, he saw the landlord sitting in the living room talking to the couple in the master bedroom about something.

I apologize, I truly apologize! Guests are always welcome here, and while they may express some grievances, it is not appropriate for us to say much in response. We must sincerely offer our apologies.

"Eat, eat!" Wenqu looked at the little one and couldn't help but remember a local dog he had raised at home, which unfortunately was stolen by dog thieves

Aunt, this is a small business for me, and as an outsider trying to make a living selling vegetables in the Great Pearl is quite difficult, I really cannot lower the price any further, " Wen Xu said

"Yesterday, after grinding for half a day, I only saved 30 cents. Today, it's 40 cents, so let's just go with that," said the aunt who brought people along, laughing as she reached into the plastic bag to sort out the tomatoes. At the same time, she explained to her companions: "The young man's tomatoes, let me tell you, don't be fooled by their small size; they taste just like the ones we used to eat when we went to the countryside. Unlike the ones sold in the market now, which are bland and look perfectly red but have almost no flavor when you bite into them, his tomatoes are first sour, making your mouth water, and then after a few chews, they bring out a sweetness!"

Hearing the aunt praise her own cooking, Wengwu immediately gave a thumbs up to the aunt and said, "Aunt, you are a person of discernment!"

Moreover, Wenqu currently does not lack money; renting an apartment is a matter of minutes. Furthermore, Wenqu's luggage is quite simple. Although it is not to the extent of being able to carry everything in one suitcase like in the harsh winter, it is not far off, at most three or four suitcases, which can definitely fit in their own small Wuling.

It is indeed convenient to work here, and the rent is quite reasonable. Let's put it this way: which place isn't raising rent these days? Moving around doesn't make much sense either, " Liu Ge sighed.

Wenxu quickly took out paper and pen: "Sir, what is your esteemed surname?"

Wenxu was just about to start using his little brain when he heard a knock at the door

Aunt, have you eaten today? I will be back tomorrow, so you don't need to buy so much.

"Haven't you slept yet?" Brother Liu smiled warmly as he entered the room.

The puppy was very alert. Upon seeing Wenxu return to the car, it slowly stretched its nose towards the lunchbox, sniffed, and then raised its head to stare at Wenxu, gazing intently without blinking.

Wenxu shook his head and said, "Then I am even less interested!"

Generally, when the landlord comes over, it is for one of two reasons: either to collect the rent or to raise the rent. If it is neither of these two matters, then it is highly likely that they are here to reclaim the property. However, the warm-hearted landlord seems to have a third reason for coming over, which is to take back the house, citing financial difficulties and the intention to sell it.

"Young man, why are you so late today? I thought you weren't coming," the elderly woman said as she walked to the back of the Wuling vehicle, stretching her head to look at the basket behind the car.

Liu Ge smiled and said, "Alright, I will look for someone else. Please let me know once you have found the house"

I would like to discuss with you that the landlord's intention is not to say that the property cannot be rented, but rather to consider renting the house to us on a long-term basis, with the payment for the house to be made in one lump sum

Thinking this in my heart, I nonetheless politely asked, "Brother Liu, what is the matter?"

The puppy stared at Wenxu for quite a while before finally lowering its head and starting to eat voraciously.

The few individuals who came with this lady bought a little, but not much. The one who bought the most was the lady who came yesterday, who purchased nearly 10 jin of vegetables

Who knows if this Uncle Zhou has not finished writing yet, and over there comes Aunt Li and Aunt Chen, in just a short while, five or six names have been noted in Wenxu's little notebook

Feeling quite cheerful, he tilted his head and saw two small, bright eyes gazing at him. With just a glance, Wenqu understood that it was the half-grown puppy he had fed the night before.

Wenxu was watching the little dog Meimei eat happily when he heard someone knock on the car door

Hello! I pressed the answer button without looking.

Upon returning to the room, as the landlord might call him if anything happened, Wenxu did not enter the space but instead counted the money he earned today. He made twelve hundred yuan just from several large baskets of vegetables in a single day. Of course, Wenxu's business was purely capital-free; his profit was entirely based on how much he sold, meaning his income was equal to his sales.

Sitting in the car, Wenxu began to count the money he had made today, cheerfully tallying it to just over 2,000. Suddenly, his phone in his pocket rang.

Propping up her chin, she gazed at the banknotes on the bed. Wenqu began to jot down calculations in her notebook regarding her income over the past few days. Each day, she was earning around three thousand from Zhao Defang's side, and with her own earnings of over a thousand, that amounted to nearly four thousand yuan. Earning four thousand a day, at this rate, how long would it take for her to save enough for a down payment on a house?

I apologize, but we are out of vegetables today!" Upon hearing that someone had come to buy vegetables, a warm smile immediately spread across Wenxu's face

Seeing the puppy looking at him with pitiful eyes, Wenqu felt a twinge of compassion in his heart and said, "Alright, today I've made some money, I'm in a good mood, so I'll get you something to eat!"

As he spoke warmly, he stepped out of the car, closed the door, and headed straight for the Chinese fast food restaurant. He ordered a portion of braised pork and a serving of rice, and despite the disdainful gaze of the waitress, he insisted that she generously ladle two spoonfuls of gravy over the rice. He then took the food box and hurried to the side of the green hedge, placing the paper box by the roadside

Wenxu really does not want to rent this house anymore. It's not just about paying three or four years' rent at once; it's also that sharing the space with others makes Wenxu feel like there is no privacy at all. Every time he enters his own space, he has to be on guard against someone coming to knock on the door. It would be better to move out sooner. Thinking of this, he said: "Liu Ge, could you post a message online to ask? I'm not really interested in paying three or four years' rent all at once. Moreover, I think this excuse is really poor. If he needs money, he could just go directly to the bank for a loan; why does he have to take it from us?"

The small Wuling arrived at yesterday's location with a cart full of vegetables, but had not yet set up the stall when Wenxu saw the same elderly woman from yesterday leading the way, followed by two or three other elderly women who were jogging behind her.

"That's settled! I will go look for a place tomorrow, anyway, I will find one as soon as possible," Wenxu smiled at the landlord and then turned back to his room

This young man is honest, so you can rest assured. Our family has many members, with two or three little grandsons, which will just be enough for two meals, " the aunt said with a smile

Wenxu saw off Liu Ge, closed the door, and began searching online for rental housing. First, he looked up nearby studio apartments. After checking the prices, he felt that since he was not working at the moment, it was unnecessary to live in the city center. He considered moving to a slightly farther area and selected three or four apartments to visit the next morning. After dealing with this matter, Wenxu noticed it was already midnight, so he turned off the lights and went to bed for a good night's sleep

Will you come again tomorrow

After responding with a warm acknowledgment, he threw all the tickets on the bed into the space, and then got up to open the door

"Give me a little bit of green peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and so on," the elderly woman said after glancing at the prices on the cardboard.

Warmth, have you slept yet

Similarly, each elderly woman received a small gift in her bag. As these elderly women left, a few more arrived at Wenshu's stall. This cycle of people coming and going continued throughout the day. Wenshu was so busy that he hardly had time to check his phone. It was still light outside, and apart from about ten pounds of vegetables that were slightly damaged and left behind, everything else had been sold out. It is worth noting that Wenshu had intentionally brought in extra stock today. Even before nightfall, nearly four hundred pounds of vegetables had been sold.

Hello, is this Wenxu? I am from the office of XX Company, " a voice that was not very warm came through the phone.

Warm! The landlord immediately reached out to greet Wenxu as soon as he entered the door

Alright!

I apologize, but I have a matter I would like to discuss with you this time. The landlord merely greeted Wenxu and then began to speak.

The person knocking on the car is an elderly gentleman in his sixties, with a head of short hair. The middle of his head shows no gray hair, only a half-centimeter ring of white hair around his forehead. However, his complexion appears quite rosy, and he seems to be in good spirits.

Your household registration has been returned to your place of origin by the company. We suggest that you verify it at your place of origin... The voice on the other end of the phone continued to speak for a while, and then without any warmth, hung up the call.

Upon seeing the landlord, Wenxu instinctively thought that it was time for him to pay the rent. However, after a moment's reflection, he deemed it unlikely, as he had just paid the rent last month, having only lived there for two months, with four months remaining until the next payment.

Upon pressing the car window, I heard someone outside asking: "No vegetables left?"

Wenxu cursed at the blind sound coming from his phone, saying, "What the hell is this!"

You may call me Zhou

How long will it take for us to find a house? Wenxu did not have much of an opinion on this matter, nor was he interested in thinking about the landlord's situation. Those who have rented a house may have encountered similar situations, as they are quite common.

After counting, he snapped his fingers and exclaimed with delight, "Two thousand four! What a good deal!"

Early in the morning, after getting up, Wenxu first delivered Zhao Defang's two sheep and six large catfish to someone. Following that, he began to look for a house. After searching and visiting several places, he found none that were suitable. Most of the houses were quite old, and there was hardly any mention of renovations; some even had mold growing on the walls. After several hours of this, Wenxu began to lose interest and decided to take his vegetables and continue his work as a vegetable farmer.

Come!

The young man is indeed quite stingy, just a mere forty cents. One of the bystanders was displeased.

The sky has not yet darkened today. Although it is hiding in the green hedge, Wenqu is still able to clearly see this little dog. The dog is about forty centimeters tall, quite thin, and still carries the scent of a puppy that has not yet faded. Its ears are half-erect, and its body is very dirty, especially from the hind legs to the belly, which is marked with patches of black, as if it is covered in mud or something similar. Its fur is matted, and one can clearly see rows of ribs on its belly. The dog's stomach is also sunken, indicating that it has not eaten anything.

Dong! Dong!

Before the temperature-controlled heating could finish speaking, the elderly lady introduced herself and said: "You must give me a better price, look, I have called some of my old friends over, they have been waiting for you here since 3 o'clock!"

Wenxu was momentarily taken aback after hearing the person on the other end speak, and then asked, "I have already resigned, is there something you need?"

Wen Xu couldn't help but chuckle inwardly upon hearing this: Isn't that stating the obvious? How could I open the door for you if I am asleep?

"Then leave me some, I will come over around this time. Please give me a bit more green peppers, as they should taste like green peppers when eaten. The green peppers here are almost like eating cabbage, and they don't go well with scrambled eggs. Our family really likes your green peppers, so please give me five pounds of them. As for the remaining vegetables, just save me a pound or so of tomatoes and other greens..." This elderly gentleman began speaking to Wenxu.

After finally seeing off the last Aunt Sun, Wenxu immediately started his little Wuling and rushed home

Of course, the sooner the better, preferably by the end of this month. If you find a place, give me a call, and I will refund you the remaining rent. Upon hearing Wenxu's prompt response, the landlord was slightly taken aback before replying.

Today I encountered a bit of a situation, I am preparing to move and look for a house. Wenxu smiled as he placed the cardboard with the price written on it in front of the basket.

Thus, Wenqu wrote on the paper: Uncle Zhou: 5 pounds of green peppers, 1 pound of tomatoes

"How come it's selling so fast, young man? Why don't you make a bit more..."

Hearing the aunt say this, and having brought a guest for herself, and also waiting for her to set up her stall, Wenxu smiled and said: "Then how about this, I will give you a discount of 0.4 yuan"

Upon hearing Liu Ge's words, Wen Xu understood that the landlord's intention was to suggest that the rent could continue to rise or even be lowered a bit, as they were eager for cash and hoped that everyone could pay three to four years' rent in one go. However, Wen Xu had no intention of engaging in such matters; he was already preparing to buy a house himself, and who had the time to spend three to four years negotiating with the landlord

After finishing the scolding, Wenxu saw the money placed on the passenger seat, and his mood unexpectedly brightened again. He wet his lips and continued counting.

Seeing Liu Ge's appearance, Wen Xu asked: "Do you want to rent?"

Listening to the aunties chat, Weng Xu understood that these women had all been educated youth in their younger days, having gone to the countryside. They had grown vegetables and raised pigs themselves, and could discern which vegetables were good and which were not quite as good. Thus, while watching the aunties select vegetables, he happily listened to their tips on buying produce