"Auntie, my fish is free of charge, regardless of size, it's only 50 cents per catty."
Zhao Jingmei replied with a smile.
"What? Did I hear it correctly? Fish that doesn't cost 50 cents a pound?"
The fat aunt with short hair looked at Zhao Jingmei in disbelief, wondering if she had heard wrongly.
Such fresh fish is rare, even if you go to the vegetable market, you can only come across it.
There’s no need for a ticket, and it’s only 50 cents a pound.
This is too cheap!
"Auntie, you heard me right, it's only fifty cents a pound. There are fishing nets over there. If you like one, you can catch it yourself."
As Zhao Jingmei spoke, she pointed to the small fish net placed against the wall.
As soon as Zhao Jingmei finished speaking, the fat lady with short hair took two steps at a time, rushed to the foot of the wall and grabbed a small fishing net.
It seemed as if she was afraid that someone would rob her.
She set up the fishing net and caught a fish in the big bucket nearest to her.
A fish out of water immediately begins to struggle.
But he couldn't escape the shackles of the fishing net.
Water stains splashed all over the fat aunt.
But the fat aunt didn't care and smiled happily.
"Girl, I want this fish!"
"Okay, now I'll weigh you!"
Zhao Jingmei quickly poured the fish from the fishing net into a bamboo frame and weighed it for the fat aunt.
"Auntie, look at it, it's four and a half kilograms, and it costs two dollars and a quarter."
Zhao Jingmei pointed to the kilogram scale and quickly calculated the amount.
Then, while the fat aunt was paying, she quickly put a straw through the fish's mouth.
"Girl, give you money."
The fat aunt slowly counted out two dollars and a quarter from her purse, and Zhao Jingmei didn't rush her.
After taking the money, he handed the fish to her.
"Auntie, in addition to fish, there are many other fresh vegetables and fruits. Are there any you need?"
Zhao Jingmei did not forget to promote other things.
"No, I just went to the vegetable market yesterday and bought a lot of vegetables. There is no need to buy more vegetables today."
The fat aunt waved her hands and answered loudly.
"This dish of yours is really juicy. I will definitely come to your house to buy it tomorrow!"
The fat aunt looked at the green leafy vegetables on the shelf, and there were still water drops hanging on the leaves.
I made up my mind to come to this store to buy food in the future.
Save yourself the trouble of traveling so far to the vegetable market.
...
"Old Wu, does this fresh food store sell fish?"
Outside the shop, a large group of people gathered around.
But except for the fat aunt, no one went in.
At this time, I saw her carrying a fish out of the shop, and I couldn't help but curiously asked.
"This fresh food store not only sells fish, but also fruits and vegetables. They are so fresh. Look at this fish!"
As she said that, the fat aunt proudly picked up the fish in her hand.
The fish was suddenly shaken and immediately swung its tail.
"This fish is really good!"
Many people praised it.
"Old Wu, isn't this fish cheap?"
Someone immediately asked about it.
"No tickets required. No matter the size, it's only 50 cents per catty."
The fat aunt raised her free right hand and spread her five fingers towards the big guy.
"What? You don't want a ticket?"
"Only fifty cents a pound?"
"real or fake?"
...
Everyone was talking a lot.
"If you don't believe it, you'll know if you go in and take a look."
The fat aunt pursed her lips in the direction of the fresh food store and happily carried the big fish home.
She had to handle such fresh fish carefully and cook a good meal for her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson when they came back at noon.
Here, the fat aunt took the fish and left with satisfaction.
Over there, the people who were originally gathered at the door of the store crowded into the fresh food store.
The small shop of more than fifty square meters was immediately packed to the brim.
"This fish is really fresh!"
"Ah! This lotus root must have just been dug up! It's white and tender."
"This cucumber is so fresh!"
...
The small shop was very lively and full of people.
According to Liuye's request, Zhao Jingmei placed a price sign in front of the price of each vegetable.
Many people were amazed when they saw the price.
The food in this fresh food store is not only of better quality than those in the wet market, but the price is also lower.
And no matter what it is, there is no need for a ticket.
Customers who entered the store immediately started buying.
The most popular ones are of course the fish.
Next is the most seasonal lotus root and lotus pod.
In a short time, the dishes on the shelves were sold out.
The Zhao family all stood at the door of the store.
Zhao Dagang and Feng Xiuqin helped with the payment, while the others counted and collected the money together.
From half past six to half past seven, there is an endless stream of customers at the fresh food store.
Until all the fruits and vegetables in the store were sold out, no customers came again.
Only then did the Zhao family have a chance to breathe.
"Huh~~ I'm really exhausted!"
Zhao Jingsong slumped down on the stool.
“This is the first time I have experienced the feeling of being tired after receiving money!”
Zhao Jingsong couldn't remember how much money he received. He only remembered stuffing the money into his pocket.
Now the two huge trouser pockets were bulging.
"Business is really good today. Except for the more than 20 fish left, all other fruits and vegetables are sold out."
Compared with Zhao Jingsong's relaxation at this time, Zhao Jingzhu still carefully checked the situation in the store at this time.
After a round of inspection, he found that except for the more than 20 fish left, everything else had been sold out.
"We originally prepared some extra fish, and it's normal to have some left over."
Zhao Jingmei responded while drinking water.
"There's just enough left. I'll take it back to the canteen of the Fifth Textile Factory and cook a fish fillet for everyone!"
Zhao Dagang waved his hand, indicating that he had packed all the remaining fish.
At this moment, a tall and thin young man rode his bicycle to the door of the fresh food store.
Before the car stopped, he loudly asked Zhao Jingmei who was standing at the door: "Comrade, are there any fish in the store?"
"Yes! How many do you want? Go and pick them yourself!"
Zhao Jingmei pointed to the vat.
"How many more are there?"
Unexpectedly, the young man did not go fishing, but asked how many fish were left.
"Don't worry, there are still more than twenty fish left, and you will definitely be able to pick the one you like."
Zhao Jingmei thought he was worried about not being able to pick good fish.
"No, no, no, I don't have to pick, I want all of those twenty fish!"
The young man explained immediately.
"What? You want them all! What do you do with all these fish?"
Zhao Dagang asked in surprise.
I had just expressed my intention to round up these fish five minutes ago, but who would have thought that this young man would snatch them away right away.
"My family runs a restaurant, and their signature dish is boiled fish. When I buy the fish, of course I sell it in the store."
The young man wiped the sweat from his forehead and responded loudly.