Chapter 7

"Of course, just my words won't do. Whether this melon is good or not, it's all about the comparison. How about my watermelon!" Zhou Jiasi paused here, made an exaggerated expression, and said to the people:

"You can try it out. Whether it's good or not, you can judge for yourself. I won't talk about the nutrients inside; my melon is all about the taste, and it's absolutely top-notch." Zhou Jiasi spoke to the crowd with a vivid and sincere expression, even giving a thumbs-up at the end.

"Are you just boasting like the old woman selling melons?" a voice of doubt came from the crowd.

Zhou Jiasi smiled slightly without changing his expression and said, "Perhaps you didn't hear me clearly just now. Look here, this is what I've cut. Try it out, it's free, but only one slice per person."

At this moment, the crowd immediately became restless. Free things are always popular, no matter which country you're in. In China, of course, it's the same. The people around Zhou Jiasi all rushed forward, vying to get a slice. "Let me try it," they said excitedly, some even looking fierce.

"Give me a slice too," said a middle-aged aunt. These are the kind of people who can rival the city management team, the auntie brigade! They say three thousand city management officers can defeat the Japanese pirates, and six thousand aunties can sweep away the Japanese devils. Whether this is true or not, Zhou Jiasi believed it at this moment!

"Boy, give me a slice too," said a plump aunt, pushing her way forward. She was a bold and robust woman, not just in her voice but also in her figure. Her two large breasts, yes, the kind that are often described as "soft and full," were the enhanced version. Zhou Jiasi felt he might faint just looking at her.

"Don't push, don't push, give the old man a chance! Damn you, fatty, big breasts don't mean you can push! Still pushing, huh? Hey, I'm talking to you, fatty," an old man shouted at the plump aunt. His thin body seemed to be squeezed into the fatty aunt's body by the crowd.

"What are you saying, old man? If you dare to say that again, I'll beat you so badly you won't be able to control your bladder!" the plump aunt said to the old man with a fierce look, ready to give him a slap at the slightest provocation.

Zhou Jiasi saw that this couldn't go on. A fight would be a loss for him, and his business would be ruined. He quickly intervened, "No, no... don't argue, it's early in the morning, no need to fight over such a small matter. It wasn't intentional, so let's not argue. Come, come, there's still plenty here."

The people around also joined in to calm them down, and the two eventually backed down. After a few more words, the situation was defused.

Zhou Jiasi sighed in relief. He thought, what kind of people are there in this world? To run into such a situation was really unlucky.

The people around were eating the watermelon, their mouths never stopping, like Zhu Bajie eating the ginseng fruit. It was quite amusing, but while the ginseng fruit was rare, the watermelon was right there. The quick-witted people immediately stopped and realized that the small piece in front of them was nothing compared to the whole melon. They quickly made their decision.

So, they immediately asked Zhou Jiasi to sell them watermelons, and not just one or two. A middle-aged uncle bought a thirteen-pound melon, and after looking around, he picked out five or six more, gave Zhou Jiasi a thousand yuan, and asked him to store them in the back, as one person couldn't carry so many melons. But this wasn't the most, as there were others who bought ten or more and also asked to store them.

In just a few moments, the pile of watermelons was sold out. Seeing the watermelons sold out, those who didn't buy any were upset. They had just finished eating and were about to buy when all the melons were gone. Zhou Jiasi quickly said there were more in the nearby warehouse, and everyone could have some.

So, the market stall was closed, and the people who wanted to store the melons were taken to the warehouse, where Zhou Jiasi started selling again. He bought the scale from the aunt, as he wasn't short of money now. At the warehouse, people saw there were still many watermelons and calmed down.

Some people started organizing the queue, making the purchase process more orderly. This not only made it easier for Zhou Jiasi but also sped up the sales. Zhou Jiasi, looking at the queue, couldn't help but think, if he sold watermelons next to an Apple store, people might think the watermelons were smartphones, seeing the long queue.

And those who wanted to buy his watermelons might think the Apples were a new variety and ask the salesperson, "Can we try the Apples?" The salesperson's face would be priceless. Hehe, what a twisted thought... Zhou Jiasi, while selling watermelons, still had time for such thoughts. It was hard to tell if he was a genius or a fool. He wasn't afraid of losing money.

But Zhou Jiasi wasn't afraid. After all, it was a no-cost business, and a small loss was acceptable. Besides, he was so smart that he wouldn't suffer a loss. Zhou Jiasi had already won over the plump aunt and another aunt with a watermelon, asking them to help with the weighing while he collected the money.

He also occasionally replenished the watermelon pile in the warehouse, a little at a time, so no one noticed. Before long, the watermelons were almost sold out. The few remaining ones were bought by the middle-aged uncle who had bought some earlier. Zhou Jiasi gave the two aunts the two watermelons he had set aside and gave each of them two hundred yuan as a tip. They said it wasn't necessary, but Zhou Jiasi insisted, as he had earned so much and they had helped him. It was normal to give them a tip.

After all, he wasn't short of money now and wouldn't be in the future. The two aunts left with smiles, and Zhou Jiasi closed the warehouse door and started counting the money. He didn't mind getting his hands dirty and counted each note. After a while, he finally finished and sighed in relief, smiling happily.

"Sixty-seven thousand three hundred and seventy-seven, all the money I have is here. I earned so much in just a short time. If I do this a few more times, I'll be rich. Haha, good luck, good luck..." Zhou Jiasi sang happily, his eyebrows flying and his mouth almost splitting with a smile.

"I can live a life of luxury, driving Mercedes and BMWs and collecting Ferraris. But how to do that, I need to plan. After all, in this country, money and power are intertwined. If I have a lot of money with an unclear source, it could be a big problem. If I don't have influence, any second-generation rich person could ruin me. It's easy to frame someone in this country, and lawyers won't help." Zhou Jiasi started happily but then fell silent.

After thinking for a while, Zhou Jiasi suddenly laughed again. "I'm just being paranoid. There aren't that many problems. I'm still a nobody without a house or a car. Thinking so far ahead is just from reading too many novels. I'm thinking like a villain or a second-generation rich person." Zhou Jiasi laughed, dividing the money into stacks of ten thousand and leaving a few hundred for change, putting the rest in his storage space.

"The best anti-theft method. If I were to become a smuggler, I'd be a business elite. Haha, maybe even a thief, moving things directly into my storage space. I could be a legendary thief or something." Zhou Jiasi thought in a rather cliché way, now a daydreaming teenager.

After securing the warehouse door, Zhou Jiasi considered his day half done. It was just past eleven, and it was almost lunchtime. He decided to find a decent restaurant to eat and celebrate. He entered a nicely decorated restaurant, and a waitress immediately greeted him, "Welcome, sir. How many people are you with?"

Hearing the soft voice of the waitress, Zhou Jiasi felt particularly comfortable. If he were poor, he would feel uneasy, worried about spending too much. But now, with money, even though it wasn't much, it was a no-cost business, and he could always earn more. He didn't worry about spending, as long as he could afford it. His mindset had changed, and so had his demeanor.

Looking at the waitress, Zhou Jiasi thought she was quite attractive, the kind of person who could make you hungry. If she were unattractive, the boss wouldn't have her greet customers, as that would drive them away. "Just one person, but I want a private room. I like to eat in peace," Zhou Jiasi said, trying to sound cool.

The waitress didn't react to his cool demeanor but politely led him to a private room. Once inside, Zhou Jiasi said, "Bring me a few signature dishes, a bottle of beer, and a soup. The rest is up to you, as long as it meets the minimum consumption for a private room."

"Sure, sir," the waitress replied sweetly. "And please bring the dishes quickly, I'm a bit hungry," Zhou Jiasi added. "Sure, sir, I'll tell the kitchen. Please wait a moment," the waitress said sweetly, smiling, and left.

The food arrived quickly, and Zhou Jiasi couldn't help but marvel, "Big hotels are different. You ask for speed, and they give it to you. Unlike some places where you have to wait half an hour even after asking for speed. If you complain, they'll say others have been waiting for an hour, and you're already getting it fast. What can you do? You can't afford the compensation fee, so you just have to wait and eat."

Zhou Jiasi sipped his beer and ate, marveling, "Big restaurants are different. The dishes look good, taste great, and the portions are generous. Not bad, not bad." He ate voraciously, finishing the food on the table until his stomach was full. He leaned back in his chair to rest.

When he paid and left, he thought, "Big restaurants, expensive prices. Six thousand yuan, just for a meal. I never ate anything that expensive in my previous life. It's really extravagant, too extravagant." After the meal, he felt relaxed and didn't know what to do. Surprisingly, he didn't think about anything lewd, which was quite unusual.

So, he wandered the streets aimlessly, enjoying the hustle and bustle of the people and feeling content with his leisure. The happiness and satisfaction in his heart are indescribable.