Chapter 30: The First Customer

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The vegetable market was only about 400 meters away from home, and they soon arrived.

Qi Mianmian looked around and selected a location that wasn’t in the heart of the market, but was relatively spacious. She got everyone to take out a basket, two foam boxes, and a few small stools, and arranged them neatly.

She didn’t begin hawking immediately.

She first prepared three paper boxes containing pieces of bread and cake, which had homemade toothpicks inserted in them. She handed Qi Zhen and Qi Tian one paper box each, then took one for herself, instructing Qi Fang, “There will be many people coming soon. Big Brother, don’t do anything for now. Focus on taking care of Yangyang. Yangyang, you have to be obedient too. That way, we can bring you here every day.”

Without waiting for the two males to respond, she began to yell, projecting her voice as far as she could. “Come and take a look, come and take a look. Fresh and delicious bread and cake for sale! Made with pure sugar! Free samples on our grand opening day…”

The other members of the Qi family were speechless.

This tasting segment… Qi Tian, Qi Fang, and the others had known about it in advance, but they did not know that Qi Mianmian would bellow in such a way.

They were all stunned.

Even Elderly Lady Qi, who was about to scold Qi Mianmian for squandering money, was shocked speechless.

Many people didn’t understand what Qi Mianmian meant by “made with pure sugar”, but they understood what free samples meant.

In this era where many people could not even fill their stomachs, to be able to try free samples of expensive food like bread and cakes…

Everyone who heard the shout rushed over without a care for their lives.

The free samples in the three paper boxes in Qi Tian, Qi Zhen, and Qi Mianmian’s hands were quickly snatched away.

Those who had tasted the samples all said that the food was delicious. Many asked about the prices and the meaning of “made with pure sugar”, although most of them only asked for fun and had no intention of buying any.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to buy it, but they simply couldn’t afford it.

Qi Mianmian answered loudly, “Pure sugar means that there’s only sugar in this, not sweetener. As for the prices, it’s eleven cents each for cakes with raisins or bread with bean paste, and nine cents each for those without any additional ingredients. But today is our grand opening, so all of the items are sold at cost price for one cent less. This is a rare opportunity, and there’s only a limited quantity. Everyone, do make the most of this chance.”

Elderly Lady Qi was speechless.

What was wrong with this wretched girl?

Why were all the prices one cent higher than what she had been told the previous day?

What was she planning to do?

Elderly Lady Qi yearned to grab hold of Qi Mianmian’s ear and get an answer, but although she was biased, she knew very well that this wasn’t the right place or time. Instead, she seethed silently at the side.

Everyone naturally said that although products made with pure sugar were hard to come by, the prices were too high and they could not afford it.

Qi Mianmian was not anxious at all. “It’s okay, it’s okay. Our products are a little expensive. It’s perfectly understandable that no one brought extra money with them today. We won’t blame you if you don’t buy it, but do help us promote our business if you can.”

As she spoke, she arranged two of each of the four products on the foam box.

Then, she took out a few for her family members to taste. “Here, everyone, eat one each to fill your stomachs first. When we’ve sold them all, I’ll treat everyone to meat buns.”

There wasn’t even a single buyer… Yet, she actually dared to say that. Other than Qi Yang, everyone else’s lips twitched.

Only Elderly Lady Qi rained on Qi Mianmian’s parade. “Sell them all? If you don’t lower the price, it will be a miracle if you’ve even managed to sell ten.”

At that moment, an old man who looked very stylish strode over and asked, “How much is this?”

Qi Mianmian tugged at Qi Zhen’s sleeve. “Second Sister, you tell Uncle.”

Qi Zhen knew that Qi Mianmian wanted to train her courage and eloquence.

She was a bold person to begin with, not to mention that she had so many family members around her. Although she was not confident, she calmly and clearly explained the prices.

The old man nodded and asked, “Are these really made of pure sugar?”

“Yes, it’s true. Our house is not far from here. If you don’t believe me, you can visit our house in the afternoon. My grandfather is the Chinese physician, Qi Yueming.”