dognovel Chapter 1249 Honeymoon
Chapter 1249 Honeymoon
A customer came over and took two bottles of fermented soybean paste.
Another customer passing by picked up a bottle of fermented soybean paste.
The customer originally wanted to wait for the waiter to set it out before taking it, but seeing how "fierce" the other customers were, he quickly grabbed two bottles: "This chili sauce is hard to buy, I need to buy more."
Upon seeing that they shared the same taste, the waiter couldn't help but add, "I'll buy a bottle later too; this is great for stir-fries."
A customer chimed in, "Yes, yes, it's so fragrant when stir-fried. The stir-fried chili sauce is delicious even when mixed with rice."
The waiter smiled and said, "Looks like we've met someone with the same taste."
The customer said, "Now I have to put a spoonful of this chili sauce in my stir-fries, otherwise it just doesn't feel right."
The waiter nodded: "Me too, my family especially loves it."
Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou stood aside, listening to the group's discussion about Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), and couldn't help but smile.
"Hey, is the chili sauce from China sold out again? It was sold out just when I came last time, I hope it's sold out again this time?"
"Unlucky me, the Chinese fermented soybean paste is sold out again. Looks like I'll have to come earlier next time."
"Why doesn't the supermarket stock more? No matter how much they stock, it's not enough to meet the demand for this delicious fermented bean paste. Honestly, we've come back empty-handed several times already."
Within minutes, the fermented soybean paste that the waiter had just taken out of the storeroom was sold out. Not only that, but many more people came to buy fermented soybean paste. When asked, the waiter said that it was out of stock and asked everyone to wait patiently, as soon as it was available.
Qin Zizhou, holding Shen Xuening's hand, said, "I didn't expect that fermented soybean paste would sell so well."
Shen Xuening raised her chin, looking a little smug: "That just means our Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) is good; it's just as popular even after crossing oceans."
Qin Zizhou nodded in agreement: "It seems that expanding production is necessary."
Shen Xuening nodded: "Go back and discuss it with the deputy manager. It would be a real shame not to expand production in such a good market."
Qin Zizhou advised, "Since everyone likes this flavor, you shouldn't change it on your end."
Shen Xuening immediately understood Qin Zizhou's meaning: "That's for sure, I won't ruin my future."
Qin Zizhou knew that Shen Xuening was a smart person, so he didn't say anything more.
Shen Xuening sent a WeChat message to her aunt: "Auntie, I saw Xifulai's fermented soybean paste in an international supermarket in the Maldives. Thank you, Auntie and Uncle. Xifulai has also entered the international market."
My aunt quickly replied on WeChat: "This is a win-win situation for us. In the future, Xifulai's products will be sold to even more distant places."
Shen Xuening said politely, "Then I'll trouble you and my aunt and uncle to take care of it."
My aunt answered easily, "No problem."
On their way back, Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou passed a street lined with fruit vendors selling all sorts of tropical fruits: durian, cantaloupe, pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, lychee, coconut, and more. The colorful fruits were very appealing.
Shen Xuening looked at the fruit on both sides of the street with great interest: "Zizhou, look how cheap the fruit is here."
Qin Zizhou looked at it and said, "Yes, one pound in China can buy three or four pounds here."
Shen Xuening suddenly had a whimsical idea: "What do you think about contracting a piece of mountain here to grow tropical fruits?"
Qin Zizhou unconditionally supported: "That's great! The environment here is good, and the fruits grown here will taste even better than those in China. You happen to own a fruit and vegetable shop, so the sales channels are already in place."
Shen Xuening frowned: "If we grow fruit here and then ship it back to China to sell, how do we control transportation costs?"
"This is a problem." Qin Zizhou considered several options, but the transportation costs seemed quite high. "Do you want to grow fruit here?"
“I want to grow fruit here and sell it back to China,” Shen Xuening hesitated. “But the transportation costs are too high, it’s not worth it.”
Qin Zizhou nodded: "That's the biggest obstacle." He changed the subject, "But the fruit you grow over there is quite delicious, so you don't need to grow it here. Considering transportation costs, for example, expanding around you, I have an idea..."
"You could lease a large plot of land, plant all sorts of fruit trees, enjoy the blossoms in spring, find shade in summer, harvest the fruit in autumn, and in winter... you could cultivate the soil and fertilize it, and keep people out of the area. What do you think?"
Shen Xuening said, "That's a good idea. I'll go back and see if there's such a place. If there is, I'll contract it out. It would be best if it were adjacent to a tourist area, which would expand the area. Otherwise, people will get tired of going back and forth to the same places."
Qin Zizhou agreed: "Yes, that's exactly what I mean."
Shen Xuening remained silent, carefully considering what Qin Zizhou had just said.
Tourism is fundamental to development, so it's essential to put in a lot of effort in this area. Luckily, she also has a spiritual spring, so planting fruit trees and vegetables is a piece of cake for her.
Liu Juan called Shen Xuening: "Ningning, how are you doing over there?"
Shen Xuening said in a relaxed tone, "It's great, a few days of relaxation are rare."
Liu Juan then suggested, "Then you can stay a few more days before coming back. We'll take care of things at home for you, so there won't be any problems."
Shen Xuening said, "We agreed to play for a week, so it's a week."
Liu Juan said, "Okay, it's up to you to arrange it, but you should discuss things with Zizhou, instead of making decisions alone like before."
Shen Xuening agreed: "Mom, I know. Is there something you need when you call me?"
Liu Juan then said, "Yes, I wanted to ask you when your homecoming banquet is. I'm not so busy right now, so I can start preparing. You came back in a hurry, so it's better to start preparing earlier."
Shen Xuening looked at Qin Zizhou: "I have already discussed this with Zizhou. We will hold it on the first day of the tenth month and return on the twenty-eighth day of the ninth month."
Liu Juan happily agreed: "Okay, what specifications should we go with?"
Shen Xuening said, "Let everyone come."
Liu Juan silently calculated: "That would require a hundred tables."
Shen Xuening recalled the scenes of banquets held at her home in the past, and there were simply not enough seats: "Let's plan for 120 tables, otherwise it's not good for many people to not have seats like before."
Liu Juan agreed: "Okay, Mom understands. You and Zizhou have fun, we won't bother you anymore."
Shen Xuening said, "Okay."
……
In the blink of an eye, Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou have been in the Maldives for five days. Time seems to have flown by.
Today, the two of them went out to sea on a super luxury yacht.
The two stood on the ship's railing, gazing at the beautiful view where the sea and sky met. Shen Xuening nudged Qin Zizhou with her elbow: "Why won't you let me wear a swimsuit?"
Qin Zizhou put one arm around Shen Xuening's waist: "It's not that I don't want you to wear it, it's that I don't want you to wear it outside. You can wear it at home."
"You can't swim at home, so why wear a swimsuit?" Shen Xuening knew what Qin Zizhou meant, but she pretended not to understand and teased him.
"Wearing a swimsuit in public isn't really appropriate, is it?" Qin Zizhou rubbed his nose. Xue Ning had such a great figure; if she wore a swimsuit, countless people would see her. He didn't want others to see Shen Xue Ning's exposed side.
Shen Xuening pointed to the people nearby: "Look, so many people are wearing swimsuits."
“Those are them, but I don’t want you to wear them.” As he spoke, he tugged at Shen Xuening’s clothes, trying to cover up more of her body.
Shen Xuening: "..."
Qin Zizhou turned to the side, blocking the gazes from all directions. Even though Shen Xuening was dressed normally, countless eyes were still on her: "Your long dress looks great today, and it matches the scenery perfectly. See how good my taste is?"
The outfit Shen Xuening wore today was chosen for her by Qin Zizhou; it had a tropical vibe and was quite fitting for the occasion.
Shen Xuening couldn't help but laugh.
At that moment, a particularly gentlemanly young man walked over and politely greeted the two of them: "Hello, madam, may I introduce myself to you?"
Before Shen Xuening could answer, Qin Zizhou directly refused: "She's married and doesn't know any other men."
The young man smiled and said, "Let's get to know each other. I'm not trying to steal your wife."
Seeing that the young man was persistent, Qin Zizhou asked Shen Xuening, "Mrs. Qin, do you want to get to know him?"
One shouldn't hit a smiling face, so Shen Xuening politely replied, "I'm sorry, sir, I'm married." The refusal couldn't be too obvious.
The young gentleman smiled and said unhurriedly, "It's alright. I see that you are also Chinese. It's fate that we met here, so I came to get to know you."
Seeing that the young man was still looking at Shen Xuening, Qin Zizhou couldn't help but feel jealous: "We're here on our honeymoon, what about you?"
The young man's gaze swept over the two of them, and a hint of regret flashed across his face: "I'm here on vacation." His gaze landed on Shen Xuening, "Sir, your wife is really beautiful, very eye-catching. There were so many people just now, but I spotted her at a glance."
Anyone would be unhappy if someone coveted their wife. Qin Zizhou's eyes darkened: "Sir, isn't it inappropriate for you to say that?"
The young man smiled and said, "I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to praise your wife."
Qin Zizhou's displeasure was becoming tangible, and his tone turned indifferent: "No need. My wife's condition is not for others to judge. If you have nothing else to do, may you leave?"
"I'm leaving now. I hope we'll have a chance to meet again when I get back to China." Clearly seeing that Qin Zizhou didn't like him, the young man smiled, turned around, and left.
Qin Zizhou hugged Shen Xuening: "You are so lovable. Everyone says you are married, but you are still so persistent."
Shen Xuening said, "No matter what others do, we are husband and wife."
This successfully pleased Qin Zizhou: "Yes."
The sea breeze gently kisses your cheeks, the waves chase and play, and the sunlight shines on the sea, making the shimmering waves seem to dance joyfully, bringing happiness to everyone.
Shen Xuening wasn't wearing a swimsuit, so when she arrived at the swimming area, she could only watch other tourists go into the sea: "I still want to touch the dolphins."
At this moment, many dolphins are chasing and playing in the sea. Tourists who have gone swimming in the sea are swimming and taking pictures with the dolphins, having a great time.
Qin Zizhou thought for a moment and said, "How about I charter a cruise ship over tomorrow?"
Shen Xuening couldn't help but pinch Qin Zizhou: "Young Master Qin, you really have too much money to burn."
Qin Zizhou waved his hand dismissively, like a tyrannical ruler blinded by beauty: "For my wife, I'm willing to spend any amount of money."
Shen Xuening's heart stirred, and she couldn't help but kiss Qin Zizhou.
Qin Zizhou immediately wrapped his arms around Shen Xuening's waist, lowered his head and kissed her again, kissing her for a long time before letting go. Shen Xuening's face and ears were slightly red; she was still a little embarrassed in public.
Qin Zizhou looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction: "If you misbehave in the future, I'll kiss you."
Shen Xuening then retorted, "Then what should I do if you don't listen to me?"
Qin Zizhou replied matter-of-factly, "You can kiss me too."
Shen Xuening couldn't help but chuckle: "Anyway, you're the one who benefits?"
Qin Zizhou argued illogically: "That's not how it works. Are you unhappy about kissing me?"
Shen Xuening: "..."
Looking out at the horizon, seagulls soared between the blue sky and white clouds, occasionally skimming across the sea, leaving behind a string of cheerful cries. The two embraced, watching the sea, enjoying this rare moment of leisure.
Qin Zizhou suddenly asked, "Should we go straight to your house or go back to City A first?"
Shen Xuening replied seriously: "I'll go back to City A first to pick up my things, and I also need to make some arrangements at the company. Then I'll have a meal with my grandparents and parents, and finally go back."
Qin Zizhou said, "Yes, this time when I go back, I will be the legitimate son-in-law of your Shen family, and I will also bring a gift with me."
Shen Xuening is not a greedy person: "No need to bring gifts, you have given enough."
Qin Zizhou insisted, "It's never wrong to be polite, and this is your homecoming gift. How can you not bring anything? Even if I don't bring anything, Mom and Dad won't allow it. And believe me, Mom has already prepared something for us."
Shen Xuening admired Qin's mother: "I believe her. Mom made such a thoughtful arrangement, especially our wedding, which was absolutely perfect."
Qin Zizhou said, "Since marrying Dad, Mom hasn't worked. Instead, she started managing the Qin family like an ancient matriarch. Mom originally wanted to hand over the management of the household to you, but I refused. You're too busy. If you were to manage the Qin family's social interactions, you'd be exhausted."
Shen Xuening didn't want to deal with those things: "Then you must ask your mother to take better care of things this year."
Qin Zizhou patted Shen Xuening's head: "Don't worry, Mom understands us. Besides, you just married me. Even if I were to teach you, it would take time. It's not something that can be done in a short while."
Shen Xuening breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
Qin Zizhou softened: "I'm on your side."
"You have to side with me, or I'll punch you." Shen Xuening raised her fist. "Speaking of which, when are we going to spar?"
Qin Zizhou flatly refused: "No sparring. My fists are only for my enemies, and I will never throw them at you. Forget about it."
Shen Xuening smiled gently: "Okay, I'll listen to you. From now on, we'll stand together against outsiders."
The seawater is a deep blue, like a huge sapphire set between heaven and earth. The waves roll and surge in the gentle breeze, like thousands of wild horses galloping endlessly. In the distance, seabirds soar over the sea, seemingly singing praises to the magnificence and vastness of the ocean.