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Chapter 16: Zhang Dong, Why Not Sell Sweet Peaches?
Chapter 16: Zhang Dong, Why Not Sell Sweet Peaches?
Although the saying goes that actions speak louder than intentions, Zhang Dong's question was still a tough one to answer.
Is delivering food embarrassing? Not really. Many people earn less than food delivery drivers, who work hard and provide a service, making their money honestly.
However, Zhang Lin had a good idea of why Zhang Dong was feeling down—probably because of a call from his girlfriend.
He said, "Zhang Dong, delivering food isn't embarrassing, but there are indeed many people who discriminate against food delivery drivers. For many women, it's about saving face and looking good. Having a boyfriend who delivers food might be embarrassing to them."
Hearing this, Zhang Dong became even more dejected. "I don't want to deliver food, but with a criminal record and just getting out after three years, where can I find a decent job? I have to do something to make ends meet."
Zhang Lin sighed. He understood Zhang Dong's situation all too well.
So, when he saw Zhang Dong delivering food and after receiving a daily wholesale of 500 pounds of sweet peaches, he decided to offer the peaches to Zhang Dong to sell.
With a profit of 6 yuan per pound, 500 pounds would net 3000 yuan, which, even after deducting other costs, was a dream profit for most people.
"Don't be down, follow me to a place," Zhang Lin patted Zhang Dong's shoulder and then walked over to his mother. "Mom, Zhang Dong and I have some things to take care of. You can go home first!"
"Alright, don't be too late!" Lin Yan could tell that Zhang Dong was not in a good state and reminded her son before heading home.
"Zhang Lin, let's go!" Zhang Dong composed himself and said.
He was in no mood to return to the hospital and worry his parents, who had already been through enough with his three-year absence.
A walk with Zhang Lin to clear his head would be good.
Zhang Lin nodded and took Zhang Dong out of the hospital, hailing a cab to South Market.
He planned to wholesale the additional 500 pounds of sweet peaches to Zhang Dong, but he wanted to show him the place first to give him a clear understanding of the business. Explaining it in the air would take a lot of effort.
At South Market, the cab stopped outside Lin Tuo's fruit supermarket.
It was shortly after dinner, and many people were out shopping. Lin Tuo's fruit supermarket had a few customers buying sweet peaches.
Two young women were working as sales assistants, serving the customers.
Lin Tuo himself was sitting at a tea table, enjoying a cup of tea.
He saw Zhang Lin bringing someone in and immediately stood up to greet him respectfully. "Mr. Zhang, why didn't you call before coming? Please come in, I just brewed a good pot of tea!"
After escorting Zhang Lin to the tea table, he promptly poured him a cup. "Mr. Zhang, try this tea!"
"Mr. Lin, no need to be so formal!" Zhang Lin smiled and took a sip.
The tea was indeed excellent.
Zhang Dong followed and sat down, his face full of surprise.
He could clearly sense the respect, or rather, the flattery, the fruit supermarket owner was showing his brother.
Moreover, he had heard of Lin Tuo, who had been selling fruit in South Market for a long time and had made a good fortune.
Was there a need for him to be so obsequious to his brother?
Before his incarceration, at his old company, there was a colleague who always flattered the boss, but not to this extent.
Most importantly, the man called Zhang Lin "Mr. Zhang."
This left him a bit stunned. He knew about the incident at Zhang Lin's house and the family's financial situation, so even when his father was hospitalized after a car accident and needed money, he never thought to ask Zhang Lin for a loan, let alone consider whether Zhang Lin was well-off.
Now, this situation seemed a bit off.
"Little brother, try this tea as well!" Lin Tuo also poured a cup for Zhang Dong.
"Thank you!" Zhang Dong hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
After putting down his teacup, Zhang Lin put on a serious face and asked Lin Tuo, "Mr. Lin, how are the sweet peaches selling today?"
Lin Tuo immediately responded, "Mr. Zhang, as you can see, out of the 1,000 pounds of sweet peaches we had today, only these few are left in the store. Once I finish selling them, I'll close up shop. By the way, I've booked a private room at the Hertz Bar for tonight. Mr. you like a few things to attend to, want to join me?"
"Mr. Lin, I'll pass on the bar, I have some other things to take care of," Zhang Lin politely declined the invitation, then turned to Zhang Dong, "Zhang Dong, try the sweet peaches here!"
Zhang Dong grew even more puzzled, but since Zhang Lin had said it, he got up and went to the shelf to pick a sweet peach and wash it.
Just now, Mr. Lin and Zhang Lin were talking about the peaches, right?
Lin Tuo subconsciously glanced at Zhang Dong, as if he had just realized something, and sighed inwardly.
However, he suddenly felt a sense of crisis and immediately poured another cup of tea for Zhang Lin with great respect, "When you have time, Mr. Zhang, I must treat you properly!"
At that moment, Zhang Dong had finished washing a sweet peach and took a bite. Just that one bite made his face light up in surprise.
These sweet peaches were incredibly delicious!
Not only were they extremely tasty, but they had a unique and indescribable sweetness. He had never tasted such delicious sweet peaches before.
He wondered where they were sourced from.
Then, he saw the price tag on the sweet peaches: 30 yuan per pound!
This price shocked him.
So expensive?
Yesterday, he had bought them for just over ten yuan outside the hospital.
But thinking about the taste and texture of these sweet peaches, it seemed like even at 30 yuan per pound, they would still be in high demand.
Moreover, Mr. Lin had mentioned selling almost 1,000 pounds today.
Zhang Lin didn't stay long at Lin Tuo's shop. After another cup of tea, he left with Zhang Dong.
Once they were outside the South Market, Zhang Lin asked Zhang Dong, "How did you find the sweet peaches?"
Zhang Dong immediately replied, "They were incredibly delicious. I've never tasted such good sweet peaches. If Mr. Lin can sell 1,000 pounds a day, he must be making a lot of money!"
Zhang Lin smiled and said, "The wholesale price is 24 yuan per pound, and he sells them for 30 yuan!"
"Damn!" Zhang Dong exclaimed, realizing that was a 6-yuan profit per pound.
Selling 1,000 pounds a day would mean making a fortune!
Surprised, he asked, "Zhang Lin, how do you know this?"
"Because Lin Tuo's sweet peaches are supplied by me," Zhang Lin explained with a smile.
"You supplied them?" Zhang Dong was instantly astonished, finally understanding why Mr. Lin had been so obsequious to Zhang Lin.
That was the reason.
Who wouldn't be obsequious to such a benefactor?
A real money god.
Seeing Zhang Dong's astonished face, Zhang Lin revealed his purpose, "These sweet peaches are a new variety. They are still in the trial and confidential sales stage, and the quantity is limited. However, I still have 500 pounds left. Interested?"
"Ah??" Zhang Dong was completely stunned, his face full of disbelief.
(End of Chapter)
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