Her Cultivation Diary
Chapter 242 - Chapter 242 242. Online Store Photography_1

Chapter 242: 242. Online Store Photography_1 Chapter 242: 242. Online Store Photography_1 When Huo Xueying clocked in at the office, she remembered the half jar of honey she had generously given away the previous day and now her heart trembled with regret.

She had been so foolish, truly.

She knew the farmhouse honey Tantan had gifted was good, but she hadn’t realized it was this good. Her spoonfuls had been too generous yesterday, and she had consumed too much honey–really, half the jar was gone.

She herself had gulped down three spoonfuls!

–That’s what you get for being so generous, you big silly goose!

Before entering the office, she severely criticized herself.

However, this honey Tantan mentioned was quite expensive, so it seems it wasn’t a boast. Although she had given away half a bottle, now everyone in the office was aware of its effects; it might actually help Tantan’s business, which wouldn’t be a loss at all.

Comforting herself with this thought, her heart gradually settled down.

Upon entering the office, she saw everyone huddled together talking. When they saw her, they swarmed over:

“Xueying, did you ask Song Tan how much the honey costs?”

“Right, hurry and ask. Aren’t you two the closest?”

A group of colleagues clustered together, thoughts churning like abacus beads–

If the person with the closest relationship to the seller asked, and if they bought in bulk, maybe there would be even more discounts, right? This stuff must be expensive. Farmhouse honey on the market costs over a hundred yuan per jin. Hers must be at least double that, right?

Or… even more expensive?

This was precisely why everyone had tempered their excitement, while Huo Xueying scrutinized each person’s expression. On the younger faces, the effects of smooth skin were quite noticeable; on the older ones, although the effects weren’t as evident, the relaxed ease around their eyes and brows suggested perhaps the honey was doing more for their bodies.

Somehow, she felt a sigh of relief.

After all, if everyone experienced the same outstanding effect on their skin, she might not have a chance to grab any honey for herself.

Actually, she was purely overthinking it.

For them, the effects were so notable simply because they hadn’t tried it before.

It was like the feeling when switching to a new skincare product–the first couple days always seem particularly good. There would still be effects later on, but they wouldn’t be as dramatic.

Otherwise, if every day brought such remarkable effects, with Tantan’s stingy nature, she wouldn’t sell it for 1000 yuan per jar, no way.

Resolved, Huo Xueying nevertheless complained, “There you go again. Tantan told me the honey was exceptionally expensive and insisted I keep it for myself. And before I knew it, you guys got it all for a bargain.”

Hearing this, everyone’s delight in their good fortune became even more apparent, and they quickly urged her:

“Quick, quick, quick, I’ve wiped down your desk, and the water’s all heated up. Did you bring the honey? What are we having this morning? I’ve got rose tea here; do you want another spoonful?”

While their words didn’t address the main issue directly, each term was laced with an underlying emphasis.

Pairs of hopeful eyes stared at her, wishing she would call Song Tan that very instant.

However, as is common with young people nowadays, if they can avoid making a phone call, they will. Huo Xueying was no different. She dutifully opened WeChat and typed out a message:

[Tantan, how do you sell your family’s honey? Lots of people at our office want some–the effects are really great.]

Everyone: …Just like that?

“What else?”

“At least ask if we can get a discount for buying in large amounts, some kind of promotional price.”

But Huo Xueying said, “This honey works so well, we don’t even know if there will be any left for us. Let’s not rush into asking for discounts.”

That made sense, too.

Everyone settled back into their seats, the older ones rubbing their bellies, and the younger ones caressing their own faces, as the entire office fell into an odd atmosphere of anticipation, anxiety, yet a strange sense of comfort.

It was only when the skinflint boss entered the company once again that he subconsciously paused in his steps.

Then, looking around at everyone busily bustling about, he couldn’t help but mutter to himself,

They clearly left work at 9 p.m. last night according to the surveillance, so how come they all look so fresh this morning?

No way, let’s check it again.

…

Song Tan did catch Huo Xueying’s message at the first opportunity, but she could rattle off prices to strangers with ease.

As for these acquaintances in the company…

After pondering for a moment, she hurriedly went to ask, “Brother Yanping, did you get that online app and web store sorted out like you mentioned before?”

Zhang Yanping had indeed been busy for a while: “The web store’s photos, the ones taken with a phone, won’t do. They have such poor resolution they look cheap and lacking in quality.”

“As for the group-purchasing app, I’ve got that all set up. We just need to pay a deposit, provide our certification, and we can start selling–do you want to list something now?”

Song Tan nodded, “An old acquaintance wants to buy some honey, and it’s tricky to set a price for that. List the honey and the vegetables from our garden on the group-purchasing program, and I’ll send the link to the group later.”

That way, delivering vegetables to the city would be more efficient later on. Plus, it saved her the trouble of confirming payments in every individual chat.

“Okay,” Zhang Yanping took out his phone, “I’ll list them now. What about the photos for the web store–do you want to get a camera and take them yourself at home, or send them to someone who specializes in taking pictures for the web?”

Photographing still objects…

Song Tan thought about it and simply said, “Ask those who come fishing if any of them know how to take photos and are willing to bring their own equipment to photograph our products.”

“If the photos turn out well, I’ll give each of them a kilo of vegetables from our garden.”

After waiting for a moment, Zhang Yanping realized there was no further instruction–

“Is that it?”

Song Tan was also puzzled, “What else should there be? Maybe add 20 earthworms to sweeten the deal.”

When it comes to cost-saving, Tantan sure knows how to do it on the cheap!

Zhang Yanping was left in awe, and he turned to start sending messages in his fishing group again.

…

By the pond, seeing someone catch another big grass carp, several onlookers grew more envious and moved closer,

“Could you share some of your earthworms with me?”

This boss was so stingy, insisting on fishing for three straight days. Only after that drought would he give out an extra two earthworms.

Those red earthworms, it’s not that they were being picky, but they were as thin as anything! A single worm at most stretched three to four centimeters, and they had to be used sparingly when hooking.

Yet, it was these unassuming things that steadily outperformed all other bait, guaranteed to get a bite once in the water!

Of course, some fish were cunning, biting and running away. But those that didn’t feel like fleeing ended up in their buckets.

Sooner or later, everyone knew these earthworms were a good catch, yet the boss wouldn’t give more no matter what. The worms they dug up themselves just weren’t the same.

You talk about spending so much money coming here to fish every day, and he’s still penny-pinching with the worms!

The group internally cursed and grumbled, yet when it came time to sign up, they were all the most eager.

At this moment, hearing the chat alerts in the group, they thought about the taste of the boss’s homestead food and glanced at the pathetic earthworms–