Farming? I'm making a killing with my fairytale vegetables!

Chapter 60 Lettuce Ripening

Before she knew it, Jia Zhenzhen had finished all the dishes, including the chicken soup.

After eating the vegetables, I felt much better and my appetite improved, and the chicken soup didn't seem so greasy anymore.

The people outside also finished their meals, leaving only some meat and vegetables.

Even Chenchen, who has a small appetite, finished a full bowl of rice. Compared to her usual behavior of only eating a little or always needing to be coaxed by her family, she was very enthusiastic today.

Xia Cong couldn't help but ask his mother, "Mom, did you bring these vegetables from your hometown? They've grown such delicious vegetables!"

Wang Xiu chuckled, "Oh dear, you can't say that. These weren't planted by me, but by other people in our village. At first, no one was optimistic, but now their business is thriving and the vegetables are delicious."

Xia Cong swallowed hard, and finally couldn't help but say, "Yes, it's so delicious. Mom, could you ask Dad to mail some more from home later?"

Chenchen also hugged Wang Xiu's leg, "Grandma, I want to eat too, buy more later."

"Don't worry, don't worry, I've already talked to your dad and he'll send more after we finish eating. Zhenzhen will definitely not lack anything this month during her postpartum period."

As Wang Xiu spoke with a smile, Jia Zhenzhen in the inner bedroom felt a warm glow in her heart, a feeling of comfort and warmth.

When Wang Xiu came in to get the bowls and chopsticks, she couldn't help but say thank you again.

"No need to thank me, we're all family, no need to stand on ceremony."

Wang Xiu happily stayed, and with delicious food and genuine care as a foundation, the family lived happily together.

……

Xia Shiyu was unaware that her vegetables had won over many people; she was currently happy about something else entirely—her lettuce had ripened.

The verdant leaves overlap one after another, their color changing from dark green to light blue, like a gradient green skirt spreading out.

They stood in neat rows, their orderly formations immediately striking, and under the sunlight, they presented a vibrant and lively scene.

After taking the photo, Xia Shiyu immediately broke off a lettuce leaf from the ground, washed it with water, and put it directly into her mouth.

It has a crisp, crunchy texture, a refreshing sweetness, and is very juicy. The tender white core is especially delicious, like eating fruit.

It doesn't need any other seasonings or embellishments; it has a pure and natural flavor when eaten raw.

Xia Shiyu was very satisfied with the meal. Among the many vegetables, lettuce was one of his favorites. Whether it was blanched, boiled, mixed in a salad, or eaten raw, it had a unique flavor.

Xia Shiyu was increasingly happy as she ate, and immediately picked out a few pictures to post on her WeChat Moments. No need for photo editing or filters, the deliciousness of the lettuce was evident in the normal photos.

[The lettuce is ready! Everyone is welcome to buy!]

Xia Shiyu's WeChat Moments is now filled with many people from all walks of life, most of whom are loyal customers of her vegetables.

She received many replies shortly after posting the photos.

[Boss Xia has new items! I love lettuce, this is great!]

[This lettuce is great; it's perfect for hot pot at our restaurant.]

[It looks delicious, let me in and eat it raw! I'll gnaw and gnaw!]

[When will it go on sale? I want to be the first to try it.]

[The lettuce at Xiaoyu's house is ripe! That's great, I'll come and buy some right away!]

Because almost all of Xia Shiyu's relatives and friends knew that she was growing vegetables, she didn't deliberately block them out. Instead, she received the same congratulations and expressions of wanting to eat them.

Of course, some people who were not yet aware of the situation also sent her private messages.

[Teacher Li: Xia Shiyu, are you back to farming now?]

[Teacher Li: I just wanted to ask about your situation. If you don't know how to answer, you don't have to.]

Xia Shiyu saw the message from Teacher Li, who was her junior high school teacher. The two had kept in touch over the years and had a good relationship. Teacher Li would patiently answer her questions.

So Xia Shiyu clicked on the message and replied.

[Teacher Li, I've quit my job and come back to grow vegetables. Business is pretty good.]

Teacher Li was relieved to see this.

[Teacher Li: That's good. I was worried you might be facing some difficulties. Remember to tell me if anything happens.]

[Xia Shiyu: Thank you, Teacher Li, but it's no need. I'm really satisfied with my life.]

That's good, that's good.

After replying, Xia Shiyu thought about it and realized that he could take some time to visit Teacher Li. Teacher Li lived in the county town, which wasn't too far away, so it would be a good idea to visit him sometime.

She kept this in mind for the time being, and then went off to do her work.

What she said on her WeChat Moments was right; she posted the photos with the intention of selling them.

Tan Yue had already informed her that she had made a reservation in advance, since lettuce hot pot is quite delicious and can also be eaten raw, so she wanted to order a batch.

Her business has really taken off now, all thanks to Xia Shiyu's dishes that have made her famous. So she orders some dishes from Xia Shiyu as special items to put on the menu.

The hotel also ordered some, since there are so many dishes you can make with lettuce, like oyster sauce lettuce or cold lettuce salad, all of which taste great.

The steamed bun shops all followed her lead, saying they had invented a vegetable steamed bun, and the response was quite good.

So Xia Shiyu is now harvesting a batch of produce, and these shops will come to pick up the vegetables tomorrow.

She directly invited a bunch of people to join her job recruitment group.

[We're hiring! Uncles and aunties, please recruit 10 people to cut lettuce. Just call out the number.]

After gathering the right people, Xia Shiyu closed the WeChat group.

But my parents and grandparents also said they wanted to go and help with the harvest.

Xia Shiyu hesitated for a moment, "Ah, Grandpa and Grandma, you don't need to come along, do you?"

Grandma, carrying a sickle and basket, was already heading upstairs. "That's what they say, but it's just cutting some vegetables. It's not heavy labor. We're still healthy, and I feel even better after eating and drinking so well at your house these past few days. Let me go."

"alright."

Seeing that the two elderly people were indeed in good health, Xia Shiyu didn't say anything more.

She didn't join in; her main job was to supervise and compile statistics. However, she reminded her mother to be careful when harvesting with the other workers.

Lettuce is a vegetable that is easily bruised, so it cannot be handled as roughly as other vegetables.

Mom nodded, "Okay, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them and make sure they don't do anything improper."

"Okay, then you guys take your time." After saying goodbye, Xia Shiyu went back to her room, turned on her computer, and started working on the data.