Chapter 88: Chapter 85: Huge Sale (Fifth Update)
This is the transfer list of new students for the College of Biology this year, and the last na in the “Transferred In” column is Huo Sining’s. At the bottom of the page, there’s even the official seal of the student affairs office of the College of Biology.
Huo Sining claid not to care, but in her heart, she did. Now, seeing the list with its black text, white paper, and red seal, which could not be faked, she knew this matter had finally co to a resolution, and the great weight that had been hanging in her heart finally dropped.
Unfortunately, Huo Sining was pleased too soon. She didn’t know that Qin Shaoyou was Jin Chenyu’s cousin, let alone that Qin Shaoyou had held a grudge about her selling the angelfish to him at a high price.
Qin Shaoyou, a guy with plenty of money, was not one to suffer losses. Because of the angelfish purchase, he was fixated on getting even. With Huo Sining coming to him, he got her into his class on a whim. Quite naturally, he was scheming to toy with this calculative girl.
With this news in hand, the goal of her trip was achieved. Moreover, having received the spot not because of gift-giving or under-the-table dealings, Huo Sining felt even more relieved, and her mood beca exceedingly relaxed.
At this mont, Su Qingqing carried in a plastic bucket filled with at least twenty or thirty large hairy crabs.
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Huo Sining had initially been resistant to giving Gan Lijun a gift. Now that she knew she had been accepted by the College of Biology, she certainly had no psychological barrier anymore and was happy to give the crabs to Gan Lijun as a favor.
Sure enough, Gan Lijun’s spirits lifted at the sight of the hairy crabs. She didn’t bother continuing her work discussion with Qin Shaoyou and instead, grabbed a pair of chopsticks to prod around in the bucket. Her smile appeared in an instant:
“Authentic Yellow River hairy crabs, and they’re all the right size, too. These creatures aren’t easy to co by. Too bad your master has gone to Arica and is missing out on this treat.”
Huo Sining laughed and said, “These crabs have just arrived at my shop, so you get to try them first. The hairy crab season has just begun, and it’ll last a few more months. When Professor Xie cos back, I’ll bring so more over for you.”
Gan Lijun was a foodie and would naturally not turn down such delights. Hearing Huo Sining’s words, she didn’t refuse, but instead, turned to Qin Shaoyou and said, “Looks like I’ll be benefiting from your presence from now on.”
Qin Shaoyou, on hearing this, choked up and coughed several tis before he could catch his breath.
Having a foodie teacher was a problem: they could be so easily bought off with small favors.
And here there were so many crabs and not one of them for him; this woman was truly calculating. Didn’t she use to play gas and act all clever? How co as soon as her transfer was successful, she didn’t even bother with appearances?
Qin Shaoyou felt uncomfortable inside, but being as proud as he was, he obviously wouldn’t show his feelings. However, his eyes couldn’t help but glance toward the bucket.
Huo Sining had no idea that this little issue would make Qin Shaoyou take issue with her, but she certainly had no intention of playing favorites. It wouldn’t do to give crabs to Gan Lijun and leave Qin Shaoyou out, especially when she didn’t even care much about the crabs. She quickly took up the conversation and said:
“Teacher Qin, I’ve also prepared your portion. It’s just that I didn’t know you’d be here with Professor Gan, so I didn’t bring it along. How about you give
your address, and I’ll deliver it to your ho later.”
At least you’re tactful! Qin Shaoyou thought to himself with a sneer, but he said aloud, “No need. I happen to be heading to Chenghuang Temple to run so errands soon, so I’ll just pick it up from your shop myself.”
No need to make another trip; Huo Sining naturally couldn’t have asked for better.
Qin Shaoyou ca to see Gan Lijun to discuss the laboratory’s research progress, but because Huo Sining and another were present, it wasn’t suitable for Gan Lijun and Qin Shaoyou to leave the two and talk about lab work.
Huo Sining was observant and saw piles of docunts and files in Qin Shaoyou’s briefcase, realizing that the two had business to discuss. She quickly made eye contact with Su Qingqing, who understood, and both of them excused themselves, leaving the Xie family shortly after.
Returning to Xianyu Shop, Huo Sining found the place inside and out packed to the rafters. The cacophony inside seed unending, which alard her. She feared sothing had gone wrong, but as she drew closer, she realized she had been mistaken; the crowd was there to buy hairy crabs.
“They also sell hairy crabs at the seafood market, but they’re not as lively, and they’re not as big as the ones here.”
“With so many people buying, when will it be our turn? I hope they don’t run out of stock before we get ours.”
“Didn’t you hear what Mr. Wu said? There are still over a thousand pounds in stock, guaranteed to last us through the day.”
“Really? Then I’ll buy a few to try too. My son was just ntioning a couple of days ago that hairy crabs would soon be on the market.”
“First co, first served, everyone. Please queue up conscientiously. Mr. Wu, I’ll start with ten crabs, each weighing about four taels.”
“…”
Huo Sining hadn’t expected the business to be so booming. At this rate, it wouldn’t take two or three days to sell out the crabs in both ponds.
It was a three-layered crowd inside and out. She and Su Qingqing had quite a struggle squeezing through the throng of people.
With so many people buying hairy crabs, it was chaotic. The tanks outside housed expensive ornantal fish. Wu Ya was afraid that she’d get distracted allowing soone to take advantage and steal the shop’s fish, so he didn’t dare to go inside and help his brother. He could only stand guard alone, steadfastly watching the custors.
Over there, Wu Jun was already overwheld, wishing he could sprout additional limbs. Seeing Huo Sining co in was like seeing a lifeline: “Boss! Co help, I can’t manage by myself!”
Seeing Wu Jun’s frantic state, drenched in sweat and disheveled, Huo Sining couldn’t just stand by. She hurriedly joined the fervent crab-selling team.
Su Qingqing thought it all rather amusing and rolled up her sleeves to say, “I’ll help too.”
For the next several hours they were all hard at work, barely pausing to wolf down a few bites of fast food for lunch. Finally, when most of the custors had left, the four of them collapsed from exhaustion.
They had sold quite a few crabs, one of the ponds was already half empty. Naturally, Huo Sining’s purse was now heftily lined, a clear sign of substantial profits.
“Alright, considering all your hard work, I’ll steam so crabs for you as a treat.”
Huo Sining had been craving these large crabs for a while now. She’d been so busy giving them away that she hadn’t even had a chance to taste them herself. At this selling rate, if she didn’t act fast, there might be none left to eat the day after tomorrow.
The other three looked on eagerly, plainly showing their anticipation for a delicious feast. Huo Sining was not stingy; with a generous gesture, she grabbed more than a dozen crabs.
However, Huo Sining’s desire to eat crabs was probably going to be thwarted, as Qin Shaoyou had already walked in from outside just as she was about to put the crabs on to cook.
Huo Sining initially thought he was there to pick up so crabs, but as soon as he entered, he wasted no ti in pulling her outside: “Co with
for a bit.”
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