The Farm Life Of a "Fool"

Chapter 58

ENCOUNTER THE WAY

Xu Ran was punctual in arriving at Qin Shuwu's fruit shop before noon. People had shown up today, but not as many as the day before.

He could profit from the mushrooms, although a small amount, which Xu Ran was well aware of, so he was already overjoyed to see anyone arrive.

When Xu Ran left the carriage, he requested that the mushrooms be removed. He went into the shop to find Qin Shuwu and asked for a plate and chopsticks, as well as the fried pine mushrooms from the bamboo joint, which he poured onto the plate.

Before those who came for the mushrooms had a taste of it, Qin Shuwu ate first.

Then he complimented the dishes several times before Xu Ran took the plate away just as he was about to reach for his chopsticks again "This is for customers to try, Brother Qin. I'll leave some food for you later if you want to eat. Also, hold yourself for a moment while I tell you how to make it."

He said it in a way that made Qin Shuwu seem voracious, which irritated him a little, but he didn't say anything.

The plate was carried outside by Xu Ran. Those who came to buy the mushrooms had already started studying them. A few people who had eaten mushrooms said that they were edible for a short period of time and seemed pleased.

Many people's emotions were sparked by the atmosphere. Xu Ran walked out with the fried pine mushrooms at the same time.

He first took a bite, and then let everyone taste it.

Despite the large number of people present, the pine mushrooms had been cut into large pieces, and none of them used chopsticks to eat, so it was completely sanitary.

Xu Ran's cooking abilities were excellent. The fried pine mushrooms, which he seasoned with a variety of spices, including garlic and chili, were well received by the crowd.

Xu Ran began to introduce the mushrooms after everyone had a sample. It was unnecessary to mention the pine mushrooms they had just eaten. Other mushrooms, according to Xu Ran, can be cooked in the same way as pine mushrooms. They could be eaten as long as they were fried and well cooked, and he had already processed the mixed mushrooms.

Xu Ran also mentioned that anyone who bought mushrooms would receive two garlic cloves for free. Garlic may be used as a spice as well as a means of determining whether or not mushrooms were poisonous.

At the price they had decided on the day before, the mushrooms were sols. The mixed mushrooms, on the other hand, were just sixteen wen per kilogram. After all, when the mushrooms are cooked, they release a lot of water.

Xu Ran promised not to cheat on the weight and that anyone who didn't know how to fry mushrooms could learn from him.

Many people who had previously consumed mushrooms did not hesitate to buy them, although some who had not previously consumed mushrooms were also influenced and attempted to purchase some. Since a number of people were skeptical, the mushrooms were not sold out, and there were still plenty left by noon.

Xu Ran was unconcerned about the time. He asked the workers to put the mushrooms away and gave some to Qin Shuwu to take back. Some were sent to Zhuo Yun, but there were few left after that, so he gave the rest to Mr. Chen.

The mushrooms weighed around 50 kilograms in total and sold for more than a dozen taels of silver. They had clearly made a profit, regardless of how much they earned. With the remaining time, Xu Ran went for a walk around town and bought some groceries for his family at home.