As long as I can buy it at a low price, he knows that what Zhang Yue said has exaggerated components, but he didn't expose it.
Soon, Zhang Yue came over with the peeled pomelo. The flesh looked more than half smaller than his.
"Here, you try it quickly!" Zhang Yue handed the pomelo to Liu Yifeng.
Liu Yifeng opened a segment and ate it. As soon as it entered his mouth, he couldn't help but frown. This pomelo was not just sour, no wonder it couldn't be sold even at a low price.
"Is it a little sour? Let me tell you, pomelos are more or less sour. Pomelos with sour taste are the real country pomelos.
You can't even buy them outside, and the peel of our pomelos is relatively thick, so it can be used to cook dishes.
Now many people like to eat pomelo peel and even spend money to buy it outside!
It can be said that our pomelos can be eaten in two ways!"
Looking at the eloquent Zhang Yue, Liu Yifeng had to admire her ability to talk.
He felt that she could even make the dead sound alive, truly a business talent.
However, he didn't buy into it.
"Aunt Zhang, your pomelos are more than just a little sour; I'm afraid they won't sell well!"
"Where is it sour? I think your teeth are too sensitive. Why does it taste sweet and sour to me, and especially appetizing!" Zhang Yue said, picking up a pomelo and eating it. She didn't even frown after eating a segment, and ate with great appetite.
If Liu Yifeng hadn't tasted it just now, he would have almost believed her.
Liu Dabao, standing by the side, also chimed in, "Yifeng, we are all from the same village, how could we cheat you? Quite a few bosses have approached my parents wanting to buy these pomelos!
If my parents didn't want to make a little profit, these pomelos would have been sold long ago.
However, since we are from the same village, if you sincerely want to buy them, we can give you a discount!"
Liu Xincheng nodded in agreement, "What my son said is right. Who else's money would I earn if not yours!
The pomelos I used to wholesale to others were one yuan a jin. If you buy them, I'll give you eight mao!"
To be honest, eight mao a jin was indeed not expensive for Liu Yifeng, because in half a month, he could increase the price tenfold.
But he knew it could be even lower. To be frank, these pomelos were only good for eating the peel; most people couldn't stomach the flesh.
"Why aren't you talking? If you have any thoughts, we can discuss them slowly," Liu Xincheng said.
He also knew that with Liu Yifeng's current financial strength, buying all his pomelos was not a problem.
Liu Yifeng got straight to the point, "I sincerely want to buy your pomelos, but eight mao a jin is still a bit expensive.
To be honest, if I buy them and can't sell them, the money will essentially be wasted. You won't let me return them, will you?"
"That's definitely not possible. Since I sold them to you, whether they sell or how much profit I make is no longer my concern.
If you think it's expensive, then I'll take another step back and give you seven mao a jin. If it's any cheaper, we'll be losing money."
"How about this, six mao a jin, and I'll buy all your pomelos, what do you say?" Liu Yifeng named his price directly!
Liu Xincheng appeared hesitant, looking very troubled.
In reality, his heart was already bursting with joy. If Liu Yifeng really wanted to buy them,
If he continued to bargain, let alone six mao a jin, even four mao a jin would be sold.
Otherwise, after the Mid-Autumn Festival, these pomelos would be completely worthless.
The reason Liu Yifeng didn't wait until after the Mid-Autumn Festival to buy was mainly out of fear that something unexpected might happen and Liu Xincheng would sell them to someone else.
After all, a few mao difference per jin didn't make a big difference to him. It was more important to finalize the deal quickly.
"Six mao it is, then. I'll at least break even. We can cooperate again if there's an opportunity!" Liu Xincheng seemed to make up his mind, after all, he had to play the part completely.
Liu Yifeng certainly knew that he was saying this deliberately for him to hear, and probably considered him a sucker in his heart.
"It's Yifeng who has the guts. I believe you'll definitely make money. Don't forget about us when you do!" Liu Dabao, seeing that Liu Yifeng had really bought all their pomelos, immediately changed his tune.
His attitude was completely different from before, almost like he was about to become sworn brothers, a vivid portrayal of reality.
"That's for sure. By the way, you have to be responsible for picking these pomelos. I'll find a few trucks to transport them later. Is that okay?" Liu Yifeng also said some polite words.
"No problem, leave it to us. We have dedicated pomelo pickers. We'll get tens of thousands of jin of pomelos done for you in two days!" Liu Xincheng patted his chest.
Liu Yifeng nodded, "It's still early. Can you take me to see your pomelo orchard first?
As long as the pomelos aren't rotten, we'll consider the deal settled. We'll sign the contract tomorrow. Once the weight of the pomelos is tallied, I'll give you every penny!" He had never been to Liu Xincheng's orchard before and didn't know if all the pomelos there were misshapen.
"Alright, I'll take you there right now!" Liu Xincheng stood up, took out a cigarette from his pocket, and offered one to Liu Yifeng.
Although Liu Yifeng smoked infrequently, he would occasionally smoke one or two. He immediately took it.
Just as he was about to search his pockets for a lighter, Liu Dabao proactively offered his lighter.
Liu Yifeng took a deep puff, and the cigarette was lit. He then followed Liu Xincheng to his orchard.
His orchard was located behind the village's back mountain, covering an area of thirty to forty mu, which was quite large.
Inside, there were pomelos, oranges, loquats, and chestnuts, with quite a variety.
Outside the orchard, the entire perimeter was surrounded by high fences, mainly to prevent people from entering and stealing fruit.
Now that there were fences, one could only enter through the front or back gates, but without a key, it was impossible.
Moreover, a fierce-looking wolfdog was leashed at the entrance of the orchard, making anyone hesitant to approach.
The wolfdog, seeing Liu Yifeng, who was visiting for the first time, began to bark ferociously, baring its teeth as if it might pounce at any moment.
If it hadn't been restrained by the leash, it would have lunged at Liu Yifeng like a hungry wolf.
"Jingba, behave yourself!" Liu Dabao, seeing his dog barking at Liu Yifeng, kicked it in the hindquarters.
Jingba was also a dog that feared its owner. After being kicked, it immediately lay down obediently on the ground, not daring to move.
"Yifeng, this is a dog we raised at home. It won't dare to do anything to you as long as we're here. Feel free to go in!" Liu Xincheng opened the fence gate of the orchard.
Liu Yifeng didn't dare to confront the wolfdog directly. He dodged the wolfdog and hurried inside.
Compared to this wolfdog, his own Da Bai was much gentler. However, a dog that was too gentle was not necessarily a good thing, as it would only hide in fear if its owner encountered danger.
It seemed he needed to train Da Bai, as the responsibility of guarding the entrance and yard would fall on it when he built his villa in the future.
Da Bai, who was rolling around and playing with chicks at the moment, had no idea that its good days were about to end.
Entering the orchard, Liu Yifeng walked around the pomelo trees and found that apart from being small and sour, the pomelos didn't seem to have any major problems.
"How is it? Are there any issues?" Liu Xincheng asked, following behind Liu Yifeng.