Eat My Childless Life: The Little Fisher Girl is Poor and Fierce

Chapter 68 Have you ever thought about selling some beverages or other drinks at your stall?

Upon hearing this, the customer immediately smiled and said, "Of course! You see, I've been at your stall yesterday and today."

Even if you didn't buy anything yesterday, didn't you still add to the popularity?

Lin Chang'er smiled and weighed out a pound of clams for him. "Look, they're quite plump, a little over a pound. I'll just say it's a pound for you, so it's 22 coins."

The little goldfish has already peeled the scallions.

The customer quickly counted out 22 copper coins for her, took his things, and left happily.

As soon as he left, someone else came up to him and asked, "Is this crab also 18 coins? I'll take it for 18 coins."

Lin Chang'er smiled and replied, "Sir, it's not that I'm unwilling, it's just that I really can't sell it for 18 coins."

The customer's face darkened. "That one I just saw was a little bigger than this one, how come it's only 18 coins?"

Lin Chang'er explained, "Sir, you don't know this, but that customer just now couldn't buy it yesterday. He said he would come early today so we could do some business as soon as we opened, and we would give him a discount."

The guest clicked his tongue, looking somewhat displeased, but didn't say anything more.

Seeing this, Lin Chang'er continued, "Guest, please don't be angry. We do business to have a good start and good luck. If you have time, come earlier tomorrow. If you see anything you like, I'll give you a discount."

As for this crab, I originally wanted to sell it for 22 coins, but if you really want it, I'll give it to you for 20 coins each, and I'll throw in a few extra scallions, how about that?"

The customer's expression improved a bit. "You only have this one left. Can you make it cheaper? This one isn't as big as the previous one. I'd also like another pound of clams. Sell this one to me for 19 coins."

It's definitely profitable at 19 coins, and the reason I mentioned 20 coins is to differentiate it from the first one.

A successful start is just a gimmick; if everyone can buy it at the same price, the gimmick won't be attractive anymore.

19 coins, although it's only one coin more expensive, it's still a different story.

Lin Chang'er nodded, "Since you're buying with sincerity, I'll give it to you for 19 coins. Please take good care of me in the future."

Weigh out the clams, along with the peeled scallions for the goldfish, and hand them to him. "This is 23 coins."

The customer paid readily, and after the transaction was completed, he left with a smile.

Today, most of the goods were sold to Sihai Restaurant. With the sale of the two crabs, Lin Chang'er felt more at ease.

The remaining clams and salted duck eggs were quickly sold out.

I just didn't expect that more people would ask about crabs halfway through than the previous two days.

I was a little disappointed to hear they were sold out. "Weren't those crabs on sale for a long time yesterday? How come they're gone so quickly today?"

Lin Chang'er smiled apologetically, "Starting today, all the bulk orders have been placed. If you're sure you want it, I'll reserve it for you tomorrow, but once it's settled, you can't go back on your word."

Even though she sometimes misses out on orders, she always manages to sell something else.

The customer then said, "If you're worried about not paying, how about I give you a 5-coin deposit first?"

Lin Chang'er raised her eyelashes and said, "Alright, but if you change your mind tomorrow, I won't refund the deposit."

The customer waved his hand, "As long as there's nothing wrong with your stuff, I'll definitely buy it."

"It's settled then," said Lin Chang'er, who hadn't brought any receipts or anything with her. "This is the first time I've received a deposit today. I wasn't prepared and I don't have a receipt for you. But as everyone can see, I can't run away with the money. Just come back tomorrow."

The customer said nonchalantly, "It's alright, just reserve some good goods for me."

Lin Chang'er said "okay," and the customer bought two more catties of clams and a few salted duck eggs before leaving.

After someone took the lead, four more customers placed a deposit for crabs.

Lin Chang'er was secretly pleased. After packing her things, she paid the old lady the money for the scallions for the day.

Then she gave her the turtle eggs she had bought from Xiao Hua's wife, but the old lady naturally refused to accept them and pushed them back, saying, "The money and goods are settled, why are you giving me something back? I don't want it."

Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "You help me like this every day, and I don't know how to thank you enough. These are turtle eggs that my neighbor picked up yesterday. There aren't many, just a few. If you don't want them, I'll pay you for your work. So, do you want the payment or not?"

Upon hearing this, the old lady took the bag, opened it, and saw that it was indeed turtle eggs. She hurriedly reached for the silver in her purse, but Lin Chang'er stopped her, saying, "If you don't accept it, I'll find another place to sell my goods tomorrow and won't share a stall with you anymore."

"You silly girl." The old lady sighed, then said, "We've spent so much time together, and we still haven't gotten to know each other properly. From now on, don't call me 'old lady,' call me 'Old Lady Bai.'"

Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "Okay, then you can call me Chang'er from now on."

Grandma Bai nodded. "I had nothing to do at home, so I just stopped by to watch your stall. It didn't take much effort, so don't worry about it."

"I'll accept these turtle eggs from you today. I'll take you all out for breakfast; you can't refuse."

Seeing that she was truly uneasy about accepting the gift, Lin Chang'er said, "Alright, let's go with Sister Gu's steamed buns!"

They came after having breakfast, and each of them will have a vegetarian bun, costing about 3 coins, so that the old lady won't have to spend any money.

The old lady didn't argue with her and readily nodded, "Then let's go eat steamed buns."

Lin Chang'er greeted the vendor next door, asking him to watch over the buckets and baskets, and then took the two children and Grandma Bai to Sister Gu's stall.

They closed their stall early today, so Sister Gu had even more steamers piled up on her stove.

Seeing Lin Chang'er and the others approach, Sister Gu hurriedly came forward, "It's Sister Chang'er! Please sit down, I'll get you some steamed buns."

Lin Chang'er, along with Xiao Jinyu and a few others, sat down at the table where Sister Gu kept miscellaneous items, along with Old Lady Bai. "Sister Gu, we'd like a vegetarian bun for each of us."

Old Mrs. Bai then said, "Today I'm treating them to steamed buns. Don't listen to the Gu family, just bring them meat buns."

Sister Gu replied with a smile, "Grandma, I already told Sister Chang'er that when they come, there will be plenty of steamed buns for them, so please don't try to take them from me."

Upon hearing this, the old lady gave Lin Chang'er a strange look.

Lin Chang'er just smiled at her with narrowed eyes. Sister Gu brought over a plate of steamed buns, about 10 in total. After putting down the plate, she whispered to Lin Chang'er, "You told your child to give you those 20 coins yesterday, right? Don't give them to him again today, understand?"

Lin Chang'er chuckled and said, "What do you mean, 20 coins? What are you talking about, sister?"

Sister Gu's face was serious as she turned her gaze to Xu Gun'er. "When I went to your stall yesterday, you had already left. Others probably thought I didn't recognize you, but this kid bought a few sesame cakes from next door and asked me for a drink of water. Then, 20 coins appeared under my large bowl. Who else could it be but you?"

Seeing that she had been exposed, Lin Chang'er stopped denying it. "Sister Gu, we're just running a small business. How can we afford to take things for free like this? What's owed should be given. When you went to my stall, did I ask you to take anything from me for free?"

Sister Gu shook her head, and Lin Chang'er shrugged, "Isn't that settled?"

Seeing that she couldn't win the argument, Sister Gu stopped.

Lin Chang'er, however, sat at her stall for a while, ate a steamed bun, and then asked her, "Sister Gu, have you ever thought about selling some drinks or beverages at your stall?"