I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 287 Kneeling and sucking up to the big boss

Autumn's mother and Ding Zhan were also surprised that Ye Xian, who was usually very composed, suddenly got carried away at this moment. They couldn't stop him now, because the news had already been spread by a million fans in the live broadcast room.

#Ye Xian goes to war with the melon vendor

#Ye Xian vows to drive down watermelon prices

#Ye Xian is obsessed

How much does watermelon cost per pound?

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Overnight, news of Ye Xian's battle with the melon vendor spread across the entire internet.

[Hilarious! Has Brother Xian gone mad this time? He's waging war against a melon vendor, not even making any money, just to vent his anger?]

[Haizhou Sister Wang: Are there any local Haizhou streamers? Let's team up and stream Xian Ge's gossip! I feel like this will definitely get huge viewership!]

[Liang Ge from Beijing: Haizhou local? I, a livestreamer from Beijing, am already on the plane! Arriving in Haizhou this afternoon! Why not jump on this bandwagon?]

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[Urinating Three Feet Away in the Wind: Isn't there anyone who truly cares about the melon farmers? Ye Xian's purchase price isn't even that high! The farmers still have to transport the melons to the designated location themselves!]

[Chrysanthemum abrasion: The person upstairs must be a melon vendor! Do you know how many days it takes for melon farmers to sell all their produce in the city? They sell it for 50 cents at the field, 80 cents on the roadside in the city, and then sell it all to Brother Xian for 60 cents. No waiting, just weigh it, collect the money, and go home. Isn't that great? Besides, Brother Xian promised to go to the field to buy it. His purchase price of 50 cents per pound is the same as the farmers' selling price, much higher than the vendors'. There's no malicious price-cutting.]

[A Puzzle of Mushrooms: Waiting to eat the melon! Eating the cheap melons from Brother Xian, eating the melons from the vendors' price reductions! I went to the supermarket this morning and they'd actually reduced the price by 2 cents, not bad, not bad, I'll keep waiting! I believe that with Brother Xian around, the price will definitely keep dropping!]

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Many passersby were drawn to the news, and even the Sixth Princess wondered if it was fake news.

She had always thought Ye Xian was a steady person. In these collaborations and on the same stage, she felt that Ye Xian was very mature. How could he get so excited while selling watermelons?

This isn't like Ye Xian at all.

Women love to gossip.

Even the dignified sixth princess couldn't resist her curiosity.

When the two were on the phone discussing the filming and resort progress, the sixth princess couldn't help but ask.

Ye Xian didn't expect the Sixth Princess to care about such a small matter. He laughed and said, "It's not entirely because of her. The main thing is that the price of watermelons is strangely high this year. It's obvious that some people want to take the opportunity to inflate prices and promote the brand. Watermelon farmers can't make money, but they are rolling in money."

Melon farmers drive tractors to transport melons to the city, only to sell them for 8 cents a pound. This practice of charging several times the price not only negatively impacts the quality of life for the general public, but is also disgusting.

Previously, Niu Liang single-handedly drove up the price of durian, which was then falling. Recently, some shameless companies have been colluding to force leading companies to sign agreements not to lower prices in order to prevent them from doing so. I cannot condone these non-market practices.

The Sixth Princess couldn't help but tease, "I thought there was some deep-seated grudge, but it turns out it's just a young angry girl who can't stand it."

Ye Xian chuckled and said, "What? Your Highness, would you like to intervene?"

The sixth princess couldn't help but roll her eyes: "The market has the ability to self-regulate, why should I intervene?"

Didn't you see that the leading company tore up the agreement and lowered prices the very next day? That price control statement was just a piece of waste paper. They themselves knew it was dishonorable, but they did it anyway and were just waiting to be criticized! Haven't you seen how many prices have dropped in this industry in recent years? Temporary price controls can't stop the tide. Once the floodwaters recede, you'll see who really has the skills.

The same goes for durians. Prices will drop when they're due. How much did they cost per pound before? And now? How powerful is Niu Liang? He's only inflating prices temporarily. Many fruit vendors are just taking advantage of the situation. A durian costs one or two hundred yuan. Those who can't afford it still can't afford it, and those who can afford it don't care about the extra cost.

So don't use your cynical mindset to judge the world of the rich!

By the way, you're a rich man now, so why can't you even grasp this?

The same goes for watermelons. Prices will rise this year, next year, and the year after? When everyone is as unable to afford watermelons as those in Donghe Province, do you think these watermelon vendors will cry?

Moreover, if prices rise this year, watermelon farmers will follow suit and plant more watermelons. Next year, watermelon production will explode, and prices will naturally plummet. Such fluctuations are a natural phenomenon.

The royal family doesn't need to intervene in these market behaviors. Temporary fluctuations don't have much impact. They consider the big picture, not the small details.

However, as a livestreamer, your willingness to lower watermelon prices is indeed good for your reputation. Since you've decided to do it, do it well. I'll have the Imperial Guards in Haizhou give the watermelon farmers the green light.

Ye Xian knew perfectly well that the royal family wouldn't care about such trivial matters, and that prices would naturally be regulated by the market. What he wanted was the latter promise, and he had already naturally placed himself in the role of a royal merchant.

We might as well take advantage of the royal banner!

It's not shameful to fawn over a big shot.

The Sixth Princess's call wasn't entirely about this gossip; she wanted to tell Ye Xian some good news.

The Central South Conservatory of Music is about to issue a statement.

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The complicated relationship between Ye Xian and the Central South Conservatory of Music is both simple and complex.

Over the past few months, the issue of Ye Xian being expelled has sparked several trending topics and heated debates. After the Central South Conservatory of Music issued its first statement, the controversy finally subsided.

However, this time, Ye Xian's appointment as a guest lecturer at the Imperial Conservatory of Music once again put all parties in the spotlight. The criticism by name in the Royal Observer only added fuel to the fire, pushing public resentment to its extreme.

What people are really more concerned about is the indifference and arrogance shown by the Central South Conservatory of Music from beginning to end regarding Ye Xian's expulsion.

Ye Xian's repeated rises in status, in turn, utterly crushed the indifference and arrogance of the Central South Conservatory of Music, perfectly satisfying the audience's desire for satisfaction.

People began to expect Ye Xian to reach even greater heights, and were even more eager to see the Central South Conservatory of Music make a fool of itself.

Every time Ye Xian achieves a new milestone, not only will people have a late-night snack, but even casual fans will be unable to resist tagging the Central South Conservatory of Music, which has become a running joke.

Many passersby were also annoyed because such a small matter was being dragged on back and forth, constantly occupying public resources and making everyone feel annoyed.

The more a matter involves celebrities, the more likely it is to arouse public resentment, and both parties involved will be criticized as a result.

Under such multiple pressures from public opinion, even the third-ranked music academy in China, and even the Central South Conservatory of Music with its countless successful alumni and connections, needs to do some public relations work, otherwise it will really affect this year's enrollment work.

The management of the Central South Conservatory of Music held countless meetings and debated for a long time before finally coming up with a relatively moderate statement.

However, even this statement immediately stirred up a huge wave.

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Ps1: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 5295 bottles

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Ps2:

How much are watermelons per pound where you are? Here, they were 0.8 yuan per pound at roadside stalls before, but they've dropped to 0.6 yuan per pound these past few days. They're super sweet, but supermarkets are still selling them for 1.38-2.5 yuan per pound. Watermelon vendors with small trucks are selling them for 1 yuan per pound. As for supermarkets and fruit shops, let's not even talk about them. I asked around in a group chat, and many people are selling them for two or three yuan per pound. Watermelons are super expensive this year!

This isn't meant to disparage melon vendors, but rather to point out that the prices of some fruits do indeed need to be brought down.

(End of this chapter)