Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 54: Chen Xiaobei, I Will Not Lose

A single phrase could describe the grand spectacle before the Luo Family Supermarket: gongs and drums roared, firecrackers popped, colorful flags fluttered, and the crowd was a veritable sea of people!

After all, this was the supermarket titan of Songshan venturing into a small place like Mangniu Town to expand its operations. The locals were going absolutely wild, especially the elderly! Not only were there discounted imported fruits, but shopping also came with a membership card that offered even greater discounts when funds were added. Early that morning, these folks had brought their families to form a long line, as if afraid they would miss out if they arrived late.

Luo Qingcheng was dressed in a white, form-fitting skirt uniform with a ceremonial red flower pinned to her chest, looking both sharp and poised. Her long, straight legs were bare, without a hint of stockings, but that did nothing to hinder the imagination of the onlookers. The old men in the audience, in particular, stared with their eyes wide, looking like they wanted to stick out their tongues for a taste.

Luo Qingcheng had long grown accustomed to such aggressive gazes. In Songshan, she was the envy of the business world, treated like the moon surrounded by a field of stars. Wherever she went, she was always the center of attention. Whether it was a wealthy young master or an ordinary man, who among them didn’t look at her with fawning eyes? Forget about touching her; just a single smile from her could make their day. Except for Chen Xiaobei! That bastard wasn’t just flippant and debauched; his mouth was unbelievably foul. And if being foul-mouthed wasn’t enough, he was also so crude that he made a bet with her, saying that if he won, he would fuck her! He was a complete scumbag. If her grandfather didn’t hold this man in such high regard, Luo Qingcheng wouldn’t have bothered seeking him out. Just the sight of him made her ache with irritation!

Just as she was thinking this, Chen Xiaobei’s infuriating figure strolled into view. He had actually taken her promotional event somewhat seriously, having bought a pair of black shorts from a street stall specifically for the occasion. Paired with his white T-shirt, he looked both spirited and handsome.

But Luo Qingcheng was immediately outraged.

"Chen Xiaobei!" she yelled, wishing she could punch him unconscious. "Have you lost your mind? You knew today was my promotional event. Couldn’t you have worn something more formal? I bet you’re doing this just to sabotage me!"

Luo Qingcheng’s chest heaved with anger. She didn’t know why, but she could never keep her temper in check whenever she saw Chen Xiaobei.

Chen Xiaobei, however, didn’t indulge her. "Are you nuts? It’s thirty degrees out today. I’m already sweating in these shorts. Besides, it doesn’t matter what you wear. You’re going to lose soon anyway, so you might as well change into something cooler! In this scorching heat, if you get all stuffy down there, I won’t have any appetite for it!"

"Chen! Xiao! Bei! I’ll kill you!" Luo Qingcheng snarled, lunging at him through clenched teeth.

She couldn’t help it; the guy was just too infuriating. As a proper maiden, Luo Qingcheng simply couldn’t stand this kind of vulgar teasing.

Stuffy, he says? My parts might not be fragrant all the time, but they certainly aren’t disgusting! That bastard is just trying to piss me off. He is!

Suddenly, Luo Wentian rushed over. "Qingcheng, don’t be impolite! Apologize to Xiaobei," the old man barked.

"Grandfather!" Luo Qingcheng was on the verge of tears, her eyes shimmering with indignation. It was clearly Chen Xiaobei who was harassing me, so why should I be the one to apologize?

"Elder Luo, it’s nothing. Qingcheng and I were just messing around," Chen Xiaobei said with a shameless grin.

"Oh, just messing around! That’s wonderful! Young people should roughhouse more often. It’s a great way to build rapport!" the old man replied cheerfully. "Alright, Qingcheng, now that Xiaobei is here, let’s get the promotional event started. This is a small town, so we don’t need a lot of formalities. After this is over, you can take Xiaobei for a walk. Young people shouldn’t always be thinking about their careers. It’s important to relax when you have the chance!"

The more he looked at Chen Xiaobei, the fonder Luo Wentian grew, and he held onto the young man’s hand without letting go. Chen Xiaobei was perfectly at ease with this. After all, Luo Wentian was a genuinely good and humorous man, and the two of them struck up the kind of friendship that transcended generations.

Watching the two of them getting along so well, Luo Qingcheng was stunned with anger. But what good would being furious do?

The only way is to expose Chen Xiaobei’s hypocritical and disgusting facade. Only then will Grandfather take my side.

"Chen Xiaobei, you just wait. I’m definitely going to show you up today!"

After collecting herself, Luo Qingcheng stood at the center of the stage and announced with a smile, "Thank you, everyone, for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend our Luo Family Supermarket’s promotional event. Today, not only have we prepared generous gifts, but all our goods are also on sale for forty percent off! Moreover, this is the first time our Luo Family Supermarket has expanded into the surrounding townships to develop a new market. Therefore, I have personally decided that for this entire month, all our goods will be sold at a forty percent discount, no exceptions!"

As soon as she said this, the crowd completely erupted.

"Wow, that’s our Boss Luo for you! So generous!"

"Yeah! Compared to her, that Zhao Caixia is way too stingy!"

"Boss Luo, we’re all behind you! Starting today, we’re never buying from Zhao Caixia’s place again!"

"Count me in!"

In an instant, the atmosphere was electric.

Even Chen Xiaobei had to admire Luo Qingcheng’s boldness. Selling everything at a forty percent discount meant not just zero profit but a significant loss. Yet, from start to finish, she showed not the slightest hint of regret. Instead, she was calm and composed, as if she’d just done something perfectly ordinary. This wasn’t just because she had a powerful family backing her; it was her own assertive personality, one that couldn’t tolerate the existence of a competitor in the same space. Good grief, if it weren’t for the Emperor Watermelon, Zhao Caixia would probably lose everything, down to her underwear.

Chen Xiaobei clicked his tongue in amazement.

"Here, Xiaobei, have some tea," Luo Wentian said, handing him a cup of fine Longjing tea. This was small potatoes to him, and he had no interest in participating. His eyes were fixed solely on the miraculous young man, Chen Xiaobei. "Ah, Xiaobei, I still think you were too reckless yesterday. You shouldn’t have made that bet with Qingcheng. When it comes to my granddaughter, I can’t make any guarantees, but in business competition, she has always been extremely aggressive. Right now, these thousands of people have been completely won over by Qingcheng. Even if Zhao Caixia’s store were cheaper, they wouldn’t go."

"Elder, you shouldn’t speak in such absolutes," Chen Xiaobei replied calmly. "It’s still early. Who knows what might happen?"

"Hmph! In your dreams!" Luo Qingcheng huffed as she walked over, looking smug. "Chen Xiaobei, you still refuse to admit defeat at this point? In terms of strategy or financial power, how is Zhao Caixia possibly superior to me? If you know what’s good for you, apologize to me right now and return the one million you swindled from me yesterday. Otherwise..."

But before she could finish, a commotion rippled through the crowd below.

"Wow! Hey, where did you buy this watermelon? It looks so delicious!"

"Whoa, it smells so fragrant just from here! You sure it’s not perfumed?"

A gentle breeze wafted by, and even Luo Qingcheng found herself drawn in by the aroma. She saw a young man holding a slice of watermelon, eating with great relish. The watermelon was a translucent, crystalline red, and its flesh seemed to sparkle under the sunlight.

The day was already hot, and Luo Qingcheng felt her throat was parched. She desperately wanted a bite. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

The young man wiped his mouth and announced, "This is the First Love Melon, the newest variety from Sister Xia’s Supermarket. It’s only sold at Sister Xia’s Supermarket and nowhere else in the world! One bite is not only incredibly refreshing, but it also brings back beautiful memories, just like your first love! I know you might not believe me, but today, everyone can try some for free. Sir, would you like to give it a try?"

The old man beside him was practically drooling. He snatched a slice and took a huge bite.

Then!

"WAAAH...!" the old man suddenly burst into tears. "Oh, my heavens! I’ve never eaten such a delicious watermelon in my life! My dear wife... I miss you!"

He cried with such gut-wrenching sobs that it was clear he was thinking of his deceased wife.

"Damn, is it really that miraculous?"

The crowd was completely stunned.

Luo Qingcheng was even more dumbfounded, frozen as if she’d been plunged into an ice cave. And she had to admit, that watermelon looked unbelievably delicious. She could barely resist the urge to try it herself.