Chapter 1315: Strawberry and Potato

Editor: Henyee Translations

Qiao Xuan had initially planned to promote her product, but now it seemed to align perfectly with her intentions.

Furthermore, despite the fact that the person who came was just a mid-level manager, these noble households were all concerned about their reputation. They couldn’t simply accept her goods for free, so they offered her numerous “rewards” in return.

For instance, in the Second Prince’s residence, there were two pouches, each containing a high-quality green jade pendant and a pearl the size of a thumb.

In the Third Prince’s residence, they presented her with two jars of top-notch West Lake Longjing tea leaves stored in silver tea jars. These cylindrical tea jars had lids, adorned with exquisite Songshi patterns.

Qiao Xuan had provided each of them with 100 strawberry seedlings, a fair and equitable exchange.

Treating this as a business transaction had proved to be very worthwhile!

The adage that the customer is king held true; one shouldn’t expect favors from God. After all, it was a matter of goods and money.

With these two prominent families starting the trend, many other households sent their stewards to inquire.

Given the generous rewards from the first two families, it was only natural that others wanted to match or surpass them.

Even the least generous household presented him with banknotes worth 50 taels.

Qiao Xuan had already accumulated tens of thousands of taels of silver.

She was nearly finished with this round of benefits collection. If anyone else came seeking her strawberry seedlings, she wouldn’t part with them so easily.

Regardless of the quantity of strawberry seedlings, they would need time to grow.

If these people were willing to be patient, Qiao Xuan didn’t mind making more money, but she had no qualms turning away those who were not.

Jinquan Restaurant continued to serve its usual dishes, and the addition of sweet and sour strawberries led to a significant increase in the restaurant’s business.

Upon arriving at the garden, Qiao Xuan gazed at the vibrant red strawberries scattered amidst the lush green leaves. They appeared plump and exquisite, their allure undeniable, and their cuteness irresistibly charming.

It was only natural for the noble ladies and their children to be fond of such an endearing fruit!

The garden was teeming with these strawberries, each one a potential source of income.

Even vendors ventured into the orchard, politely expressing their desire to purchase several acres’ worth of seedlings at a high price.

At that moment, Qiao Xuan refrained from making an immediate decision. She stated that she would consider it and, if there were surplus seedlings next year, she wouldn’t mind selling them to others.

Strawberries possessed remarkable reproductive abilities, especially the ones that had undergone mutations due to her superpowers. With proper care through the winter, they could thrive continuously.

In a few years, their novelty would diminish, and the market value would become more standard. Although it wouldn’t command the exorbitant prices seen now, the overall profits would remain substantial if cultivated on a larger scale.

Qiao Xuan instructed Lixia and Liqiu to gather two baskets of strawberries, one for herself and one for Zhao Shu, while she personally dug up the potatoes.

This yielded yet another pleasant surprise.

Each potato plant she dug revealed an impressive bounty. The first one yielded 19 potatoes of varying sizes, including seven that were as large as fists. Apart from three that were only slightly bigger than copper coins, the rest were comparable in size to duck eggs.

The second plant filled an enormous basket, providing enough for several days’ worth of meals.

This remarkable outcome was a result of her unique ability and the meticulous care given by Songshi. Furthermore, this particular potato variety had been enhanced and optimized through her abilities. Even if grown in an ordinary field, producing seven to eight duck egg-sized potatoes per plant would be easily achievable.

Compared to other crops like corn, taro, peanuts, and beans, the yield of these fruits was significantly higher!

In times of scarcity, they could potentially be lifesavers.