Er Gou, life in the countryside is so carefree!

Inside the private room, the broken pieces of porcelain on the floor had already been quickly cleaned up by the waiter.

Su Qing sat back down. Although Zhao Tai had made some harsh remarks, after eating that piece of jade dragon melon, she felt incredibly good, and her confidence in the future had also increased considerably.

"Brother Er Gou, what exactly are you planning for the 'Dragon King's Banquet' auction you mentioned earlier?"

Su Qing is a decisive person; once she decides to do something, she has to do it well.

Chen Ergou poured himself another cup of tea, downed it in one gulp like he was drinking liquor, and then slowly held up four fingers:

"Four words—hunger marketing."

"Hunger marketing?" Su Qing was taken aback.

"That's right, we'll let those rich people starve!"

Chen Ergou toyed with the teacup in his hand, his eyes gleaming with the cunning wisdom unique to rural people:

"I don't have many of these jade dragon gourds in my field, but there are definitely more than just these few. However, we must tell the public that we only have ten! Not one more!"

Zhou Caixia, who was listening nearby, understood and her eyes lit up. She then continued the conversation:

"Things are valued for their scarcity. Er Gou is trying to package this cucumber as a limited-edition luxury item, just like those designer handbags. The more difficult it is to buy, the more people want to buy it."

"Sister Caixia understands me best."

Chen Ergou winked at Zhou Caixia and then said:

"Isn't Zhao Tai trying to use his connections to blacklist us? Then let's mobilize the masses! Especially those wealthy ladies and wives of officials!"

At this point, Chen Ergou pointed to the remaining half of a cucumber on the table and looked at Su Qing:

"Mr. Su, after you finished eating, did you feel your face getting hot or your skin feeling tight?"

Su Qing subconsciously touched her face and nodded:

"Yes, it does. It feels warm, like you've just applied a face mask."

"That's right!"

Chen Ergou slapped his thigh:

"The biggest selling point of this melon isn't its taste, it's its beauty benefits! It's rejuvenating!"

"If we spread the word that 'eating a melon makes you five years younger,' believe me, even if Zhao Tai's father himself came to stop us, those beauty-conscious old women would still be able to overturn his business!"

Zhou Caixia was a seasoned businesswoman, and upon hearing this, she was so excited that she stood up immediately:

"That's brilliant! Er Gou, what's wrong with your brain? If this 'wife diplomacy' tactic is used well, that chairman of the judging panel will probably have his wife placing an order with us before he even arrives in the county!"

Su Qing was a smart person; she understood immediately.

Looking at the man in front of her, dressed in camouflage pants and sporting a wicked grin, she felt a surge of admiration.

Who says farmers don't understand business?

This is an absolute mastery of human nature!

"Okay! We'll do it your way!"

Su Qing made the decision on the spot, the frost in her eyes completely melting away, replaced by a surge of excitement:

"Caixia, you have a wide network of connections, and you know the wealthy women in the county well. These next few days, you'll be in charge of spreading the word, making this story sound as incredible as possible. I'll handle the venue and invitations, specifically inviting those important figures."

"No problem! Leave it to me!"

Zhou Caixia patted her chest and assured him, her voluptuous figure making Chen Ergou dizzy.

"So... Brother Er Gou, what are you in charge of?" Su Qing turned and asked.

Chen Ergou chuckled and pointed to Su Qing's face, which was flushed with excitement:

"I'm in charge of cooling down President Su."

"To reduce internal heat?"

Su Qing was taken aback, then her face turned even redder: "Brother Er Gou, what do you mean by this?"

Chen Ergou stood up, walked behind Su Qing, and said in a serious tone:

"Mr. Su, the melon you just ate was too potent. Your body is usually a bit weak, and this sudden surge of energy might be too much for you, making you prone to getting overheated. If you don't channel this energy away in time, you might experience nosebleeds tonight, or even insomnia and vivid dreams."

This isn't something Chen Ergou made up; ordinary people really do need an adaptation period when eating things with such strong spiritual energy.

"Then... what should we do?" Su Qing panicked a little.

"It's simple, I'll give you a massage to disperse the energy."

As Chen Ergou spoke, without waiting for Su Qing to refuse, he placed his large, calloused hands directly on Su Qing's slender shoulders.

"hiss--"

Su Qing's body stiffened abruptly, as if she had been electrocuted.

In all her life, apart from her father, no man had ever touched her so intimately.

Moreover, Chen Ergou's hands were very hot, and there was a layer of rough calluses on his palms. Through the thin fabric of his suit, the friction was exceptionally clear.

"Relax, Mr. Su, put down your boss attitude."

Chen Ergou's voice was deep and powerful, carrying a reassuring magic.

He secretly circulated the "Dragon King Technique," and a wisp of gentle true energy flowed from his palm into Su Qing's Jianjing acupoint.

"Um……"

Su Qing initially wanted to struggle, but as the warm current surged in, an unprecedented feeling of comfort instantly spread throughout her body.

The feeling was like soaking in a hot spring in winter, or like being gently caressed by a pair of invisible hands.

She couldn't help but let out a very soft nasal sound, and her body slowly softened as she leaned back in her chair.

Chen Ergou's technique was very professional, and also... bold.

His hand slowly moved down her shoulder, gliding over her spine, and gently pressed on her slender waist.

Zhou Caixia watched from the side, feeling incredibly sad.

That bastard dares to flirt with girls right in front of me!

She stomped hard on Chen Ergou's foot under the table; the power of those stiletto heels was no joke.

"Aww!"

Chen Ergou's mouth twitched in pain, and his hand trembled, almost pressing the wrong spot.

"What's wrong, Er Gou?" Su Qing asked, her eyes closed and enjoying herself.

"No...it's nothing, I just had a leg cramp."

Chen Ergou gave Zhou Caixia a pleading look, and his movements became much more disciplined:

"Alright, Mr. Su, you've calmed down now. Do you feel less tightness in your chest and your eyes are clearer?"

Su Qing opened her eyes and let out a long breath.

Indeed, I felt refreshed and energized, as if I had become several years younger.

She stood up, and the politeness in her eyes as she looked at Chen Ergou had completely transformed into dependence, and even a hint of barely perceptible shyness:

"Brother Er Gou... no, Er Gou, thank you. From now on, when we're alone, just call me 'sister,' don't call me 'President Su,' it sounds too formal."

"Okay, Sister Qing!"

Chen Ergou was a master at taking advantage of situations, and he called her "sister" in a very sweet way.

Zhou Caixia rolled her eyes and cursed inwardly: This vixen, she's already recognized him as her brother?

"Alright, now that we've finished discussing the important matters, let's not just sit here idly."

Zhou Caixia glanced at her watch, stood up, and with a very dignified air, took Chen Ergou's arm, asserting her dominance:

"President Su, we still need to prepare for the publicity. I'll borrow Er Gou for now; he needs to go back to the village and stock up on more goods."

Su Qing was a smart woman; she saw through Zhou Caixia's little scheme but didn't expose it. She simply smiled meaningfully.

"Alright, let's split up then. See you at the auction in three days."