Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander
Chapter 100: Going into the Fruit Business

Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Going into the Fruit Business

Gu Junming hurriedly laughed and said, "You’re in such a rush. It’s really hard for me to finally get your call."

Sun Chan said apologetically, "Don’t you have rules? I feel bad if I take up too much time on the phone."

"Yeah, I have something else to tell you," Gu Junming drummed his fingers on the table and said with a smile, "Come home with me this weekend."

Sun Chan was taken aback: "Didn’t we just go back..."

"Not to the village. To the Gu Family, I want to introduce you to my father and grandfather."

Sun Chan’s mind buzzed. She was truly shocked. Are they really going to... meet her future in-laws?

She felt a bit resistant to this, after all, her family background was quite different from Gu Junming’s. What if she gets disliked? Mainly, she doesn’t want Gu Junming to have any more conflicts with his family.

Gu Junming reassured her a bit, telling her not to worry: "I’m choosing my own wife; it’s got nothing to do with them. Do you have the confidence to walk this path with me?"

"Alright. I’ll do my best," Sun Chan smiled: "Don’t worry, although I seem clumsy, I’m actually quite strong."

Gu Junming laughed: "Rest assured, I will definitely protect you with all my strength."

After exchanging a few words, Gu Junming had to get busy, and they had to hang up the phone.

Sun Chan paid fifty cents to the phone booth operator and walked back quickly, her heart pounding with excitement. She pressed her hand against her chest, constantly telling herself, don’t be afraid, you’ll become someone who can support Gu Junming.

In the afternoon, Sun Chan heard the sound of banging on the door outside; it turned out Han Dong had arrived, having hired a tricycle to bring over several boxes of fruit.

Sun Chan quickly went out to greet him: "So soon!"

"Yeah, my goods just got transported here, so I’m delivering them to you," Han Dong had calmed down quite a bit these last few days. Unable to be with her, he decided to be a good business partner. He also understood that his feelings for Sun Chan didn’t necessarily equate to love. He just felt she wasn’t doing so well and had some sympathy for her.

Besides, he didn’t want to lose her as a friend, so he cheerfully came to see her.

He pointed to the fruits inside: "There’s a box of apples here, these are oranges, thirty pounds, freshly picked, and this big box is fifty pounds of tomatoes. They all look good to me. Each box is twenty yuan. I’m giving them to you at cost."

Sun Chan smiled: "You don’t make any money, aren’t you busy for nothing? You should ask for more."

But Han Dong shook his hand: "No need. I have a large volume, so I’ve already made a profit. Actually, I didn’t even want to take your money, but I know you wouldn’t agree. Don’t be polite with me."

Sun Chan had no choice but to agree, and together with Han Dong, they carried the fruit into a small warehouse room, which was colder and could preserve them.

"Sell them first, if they sell well, I’ll bring more over."

Sun Chan laughed: "I don’t know yet, likely not easy to sell. There are plenty of people selling fruit now."

"True, but don’t worry, these fruits are not easy to spoil." Han Dong had carefully selected these fruits for her, fearing she might lose money.

As they were talking, Guihua came back, carrying a bunch of food and a pile of pots and bowls. She wiped her sweat while walking: "Oh my, I’m exhausted."

Sun Chan quickly went to help her: "What are you doing, bringing back so many things? Aren’t you worried about overworking yourself?"

"I brought back a pot, a pair of bowls, and some vegetables like cabbage and potatoes. Can’t eat yours every day," she looked up and saw Han Dong, smiled: "Who’s this young lad? Looks pretty good! Your boyfriend?"

Sun Chan frantically shook her head: "No, just a friend."

"I do wish, but sadly he already belongs to someone else," Han Dong said cheekily.

"Hmm, you’re not bad too." Guihua glanced at him, thinking that she doesn’t know whether Sun Chan’s boyfriend is better than this. If not, she’d decisively let her give up on him and go with this young man.

Han Dong asked if there was anything he could help with, and Sun Chan showed him the bicycle: "This bike I bought isn’t really in good shape."

"Alright, I’ll help you check it out. By the way, do you know how to use scales? If you don’t know how to use scales when selling goods, it’s a disaster."

Sun Chan was embarrassed: "Not really. I’ve just realized I don’t know anything."

"That’s easy, I’ll teach you!" Guihua laughed as she came over. She used to sell mountain goods with Wang Dabao before, so she knows how to use scales. She pulled Sun Chan over and taught her which weights represent one pound, which ones are several ounces. Sun Chan quickly memorized it and got it right after a few tries.

"Besides knitting socks, you have to learn to do accounts; no one buys things in whole numbers. You need to handle slight off amounts," Guihua taught her calculation skills for half a day, finally seeing some effect.

Sun Chan also listened attentively, cooking while practicing.

Han Dong also added on the side: "Remember, be brave, don’t feel sorry, we’re here to make money."

"I’ll remember," Sun Chan said gratefully: "If it weren’t for you guys, I really wouldn’t know what to do."

Guihua laughed: "Just wait until you earn money, treat us to a meal."

"Sure!" Sun Chan quickly agreed.

For dinner, Han Dong stayed to eat, they had steamed rice, cabbage, and tofu stew. In addition, Guihua brought back some mushrooms, and made mushroom soup.

The three of them had a meal together. Han Dong and Guihua are both in business, so they seemed to share common topics, chatting about many things from the South, while Sun Chan listened quietly, finding it all fascinating.

Han Dong heard that Sun Chan would be meeting her in-laws this weekend and asked, "Are you scared? How about I go with you? If anyone bullies you, I’ll speak out for you!" he said, patting his chest.

Guihua couldn’t help but laugh: "Are you kidding? How could you accompany her to meet her in-laws?" Then she couldn’t help worrying and looked at Sun Chan: "But honestly, this isn’t easy. They’re high-ranking people living in big compounds, with high status. If they say something unpleasant, just bear it; if it’s really unbearable, just forget it..."

Sun Chan smiled: "I’ve already mentally prepared myself, sister, don’t worry."

Han Dong sneered: "Does having a good status mean they are necessarily good people? I don’t think so; there are those with good conditions where I live, but they’re vile."

"Really? How are they vile?" Guihua asked curiously.

But Han Dong waved his hand: "Forget it, they’re filthy matters. Let’s not tell Sun Chan, we shouldn’t pollute her innocent little heart."

Sun Chan couldn’t help blushing: "What are you talking about? I’m not a child." Living two lifetimes, she didn’t think there’s anything she shouldn’t hear.

But Han Dong just laughed silently, not intending to elaborate.