Producing Quality 2 watermelons in batches and selling them at the price of imported specialty watermelons. The idea is good, but currently, there are only a few Quality 2 watermelons, and one has already been eaten.
So, shouldn't I focus on the current business first? At the very least, pay off the family debts, put a down payment on a house so Mom can live better, and then officially bring Moqing home to live together.
Thinking this, Qin Lin walked behind Zhao Moqing and wrapped his arms around her waist, his hands not staying still. "Moqing, how about we don't go back tonight?"
Zhao Moqing knew exactly what he meant and playfully chided, "If I don't come home tonight, my mom will definitely know I'm with you. She'll nag me again then."
Qin Lin sighed. "What can we do? I've been holding back for too long."
"Hmph!" Zhao Moqing grabbed his restless hands on her body and let out a soft snort. "I'll call home later and say I'm having dinner with colleagues outside and will be back a bit late?"
"Good idea. I'll book a room then." Qin Lin skillfully took out his phone and booked a king-sized room with a large bathtub at the East City Grand Hotel online.
He wouldn't book rooms with small bathtubs or small beds.
They were already legally married, yet they had to act like they were in a secret relationship. Was it easy?
After booking the room, he took out his wallet and checked the two condoms left inside. It was enough.
"Mom, don't worry, I'm not with him. I know, I won't let him take advantage of me!" Zhao Moqing repeatedly assured the person on the phone before hanging up. Then, she linked her arm with Qin Lin's. "See? My mom guards you like a thief... Or should we just tell our families? I want to live with you every day."
"Give me some time." Qin Lin quickly stopped Zhao Moqing's impulsive idea.
If they revealed their relationship, neither family would be happy.
His mother would be happy, but also guilty. Zhao Moqing's parents would definitely be upset and regretful. Even if they eventually accepted it, the relationship between the two families would become strained, and there would always be a lingering resentment.
In Youcheng County, the average room price is 12,000 per square meter. A 100-square-meter house, including various fees and taxes, would cost around 1.3 million. The down payment alone would be about 400,000, and with renovations, they would need to prepare over 600,000.
If it were before, he wouldn't have the confidence. But now, if he expanded his business and guaranteed he could sell all 24 plots of mature watermelons every day, he could earn this amount in just two months.
If his character level increased and he could open more plots, the time would be even shorter.
Then he could officially bring Moqing home and give her a big surprise. He could also give Zhao Moqing's parents an explanation. Wouldn't it be better for both families to celebrate and finalize things?
"Okay, I'll listen to you. Let's go then." Zhao Moqing nodded with a smile.
She had never doubted Qin Lin. He was the man she chose. Even if they still had to reveal their relationship in the end, it was a path she was willing to take.
The East City Hotel was the largest hotel in Youcheng County, located by the river park, offering a beautiful night view.
However, when a man and a woman check into a hotel, who would be thinking about the night view?
After registering at the front desk and getting the room card, Qin Lin led Zhao Moqing to the elevator. As soon as they entered the room and locked the door, he impatiently began to dismantle Moqing's defenses and then led her straight to the large bathtub.
Qin Lin, feeling completely satisfied, led Zhao Moqing out of the hotel. They ate something at a night market stall before he took her home.
After bidding farewell to Zhao Moqing, Qin Lin returned home and looked at the game screen in his mind.
He had received notifications about weeds and pests appearing in the game while he was being wild with Zhao Moqing at the hotel. He couldn't deal with it then.
The next day, he woke up.
The watermelons from the 24 plots had matured again.
Qin Lin controlled his game character to harvest them and put them in the storage room. Then, he removed the withered watermelon vines and planted new seeds, so another batch would mature by evening.
In the storage room, combined with the batch that matured the previous evening, there were already two batches of watermelons.
He locked the door.
Entered the game.
As soon as he reached the storage room, he saw watermelons piled up like a small mountain.
Seedless Watermelon: 836 (Quality 1)
Seedless Watermelon: 7 (Quality 2)
There were a total of 843 watermelons from the two batches, and another 7 Quality 2 watermelons had been separated.
Exiting the game, Qin Lin casually ate a bowl of porridge before heading to the warehouse. It took some time to move all 843 watermelons from the game to the outside, and then he took another video and posted it in the WeChat group.
A moment later, bosses like Liu Dasheng started to appear, but they were all previous wholesale customers. There were no new orders.
This group, besides selling fruits, mostly sold vegetables, seafood, and so on. Its sales potential was limited.
After tallying, the quantity ordered by these people today was relatively large, totaling 411.
Qin Lin quickly loaded the watermelons onto his vehicle. It took three hours to deliver them in batches to each store. In the end, he had a total of 4521 jin, earning 6781 yuan.
However, when he returned to the warehouse, there were still 422 watermelons left. Another batch would mature in the afternoon, with over 400 more. He had to find new channels.
Moreover, he had a target: the Darunfa Supermarket in the Oriental Commercial Plaza.
The Oriental Commercial Plaza was the center of human traffic in Youcheng County, with the largest parking lot. The entire commercial building had all kinds of shops, bars, KTVs, cinemas... It had everything for dining, drinking, and entertainment.
Darunfa Supermarket was located in the best spot on the first floor, with a large area and complete categorization. It had the largest customer flow in Youcheng County.
The combined sales volume of watermelons from Liu Dasheng's fruit and vegetable stores might not even match the fruit and vegetable section of Darunfa Supermarket.
Qin Lin quickly grabbed two watermelons, put them on his electric scooter, and rode towards Darunfa Supermarket.
What he needed to do now was to figure out how to get his watermelons into Darunfa Supermarket.
He had also found out that besides specialized bidding channels, Darunfa Supermarket's procurement department also frequently wholesaled some "discounted" goods.
There's a knack to it, of course.
Upon arriving at Darunfa Supermarket's office area, Qin Lin directly slipped the security guard a pack of cigarettes and inquired about the purchasing manager's office.
With the pack of cigarettes tucked into his pocket, the security guard enthusiastically helped Qin Lin carry a watermelon to the office of Manager Chen, the purchasing manager.
Security guards saw people like this coming to the purchasing department all the time. They all had one goal. Manager Chen had also instructed them to take such people directly to his office.
Manager Chen was a portly, greasy man with a big belly. Upon learning the purpose of Qin Lin's visit, he put on a show of carefully examining the two watermelons Qin Lin had brought: "The melons look good on the outside, they're fine melons."
"Manager Chen, do you think these melons can be stocked in the supermarket?" Qin Lin asked.
Manager Chen immediately put on a troubled expression and said, "Little Qin, you know how many fruit and vegetable suppliers approach me every day. I already have partnerships with others. One must be honest in business."
"..." Qin Lin knew the real negotiation was about to begin. If he truly valued honesty, he wouldn't have said all that. He immediately responded, "Manager Chen, supermarkets need to make a profit too, right? The wholesale price outside is 1.5 yuan per jin. I can offer a discount, 1.3 yuan per jin."
Manager Chen still looked troubled and said, "Little Qin, you know how difficult my position is!"
Qin Lin, knowing the situation clearly, smiled and said, "Manager Chen, then I'll offer an even better price, 1.2 yuan per jin. You have to let me make some profit, right?"
He knew this was the lowest price he could offer, as it was a zero-cost venture for him.
Manager Chen smiled: "Little Qin, since you're so sincere, our supermarket will take your melons. However, the invoice wholesale price will be recorded as 1.4 yuan per jin."
"Don't worry, Manager Chen, I understand," Qin Lin said with a smile, though he was full of complaints internally.
He was familiar with this routine. 1.4 yuan per jin was still a dime cheaper than the normal wholesale price, which would satisfy the supermarket's requirements. As for the remaining 2 mao per jin, that would fall directly into Manager Chen's pocket.
Don't underestimate 2 mao per jin. If there were 5,000 jin a day, that would be 1,000 yuan. In a month, that would be 30,000 yuan.
And this was just for watermelons. Thinking about all the other types of fruits and vegetables in the supermarket, if he could get more deals like this, how much "oil and water" could Manager Chen make in a month?
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