Chapter 29: Astronomical Price Fruits, the Beasts Have Arrived

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The next day, just as Chu Xiaoyu was still drowsy with sleep, she was suddenly roused by the clamor outside. A glance at the clock—it was only seven.

So early? What on earth?

Reluctantly dragging herself out of bed, she peered out the window and drew a sharp, cold breath. Somehow, a sea of people had gathered outside the manor, heads bobbing amid the crowd.

What on earth had happened?

Was chaos about to erupt?

Chu Xiaoyu instantly grew unsettled. The noise of the crowd, the blaring of car horns, all melded together into a deafening racket.

Bang, bang, bang!

"Boss, open up! Come on, open the door!"

The throng outside pounded incessantly on the main gate, as if they would tear it down if it wasn’t opened at once.

"Boss, open the door!"

"Boss! Open up!"

"Boss, please—open the door…"

Bang, bang, bang!

The frenzied pounding reached a fever pitch.

What the hell is going on?

Chu Xiaoyu couldn’t stand it any longer and went straight to the door, flinging it open with a bang.

Instantly, the crowd outside erupted in excitement.

"Boss, how do you sell the fruit from your farm? How much per pound?"

"Boss, can we buy a thousand pounds?"

"Boss, I want ten thousand pounds…"

"Boss…"

"…"

Fruit? Selling? There was no such thing.

The ceaseless din gave Chu Xiaoyu a splitting headache. "Stop! Everyone quiet down."

The boss had spoken, and miraculously, the crowd fell silent, like a flock of crows hushed by a sudden command.

Chu Xiaoyu touched her forehead, only to find she wasn’t feverish.

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She wasn’t feverish, so was it they who had lost their minds?

Chu Xiaoyu looked at the crowd and asked, "Who told you I was selling fruit?"

"Boss, you don’t have to hide it. We all saw the livestream last night."

"Exactly, that orchard in your backyard, laden with fruit like the Queen Mother’s legendary peach grove! Can we go in and take a look?"

"Of course, we’re not asking for a free tour. We’ll pay you, and we want to buy a lot of fruit too."

"I want to buy some too!"

The crowd erupted in a dozen voices at once.

"Boss, I heard that the streamer Bai Feng tried your fruit, and the scar on her cheek disappeared! It’s incredible."

"Ah! So your fruit is beautifying? Can it help with weight loss too?"

"I suppose… it’s possible."

An uproar, as if a pebble had stirred a thousand waves.

Eating fruit for beauty? For slimming? Wasn’t this a little too exaggerated?

The crowd grew even more frenzied, desperate to push past the threshold.

Where were they getting these stories? What sort of nonsense was this?

Yet, as Chu Xiaoyu turned the matter over in her mind, something felt off. That mysterious orchard in the backyard had never grown according to nature’s laws. It had flourished overnight after being watered with spring water, as if raised by leavening powder, blooming and fruiting in a single night.

Most importantly, those seeds and saplings had been planted by the Monkey King, straight from the legendary Mountain of Flowers and Fruit. That was the heart of the matter—these were the spiritual fruits of the Flower and Fruit Mountain.

"Boss, don’t just block the door—let us in to pick some fruit. You’ll get your fair price."

A streamer, broadcasting live, shouted at Chu Xiaoyu.

Chu Xiaoyu steeled herself and said to the noisy crowd, "You can buy the fruit, but… these aren’t ordinary varieties. The price will be very high."

"Oh, that’s fine, we don’t mind paying extra. Just tell us—how much per pound?"

"Right, right! Name your price, we can’t wait any longer."

The crowd pressed closer.

"Ten thousand per pound," Chu Xiaoyu responded offhandedly.

Was she being greedy, or just playing a prank? What fruit in the world sells for ten thousand per pound? Was this some immortal fruit that granted eternal life?

The commotion died down, but after a moment’s silence, the crowd broke out in uproar once more.

"Boss, you can’t be serious! Ten thousand per pound? Are you out of your mind?"

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Had the boss banged her head on the door, or been kicked by a donkey?

Was she mad?

"Boss, you’re not just making fun of us, are you? What kind of fruit is worth ten thousand per pound? Have you lost your mind with greed?"

"Exactly, we came all the way from the capital, eager and excited. Don’t let us leave disappointed!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, I’m not joking. Every word I say is sincere. Rarity commands value, and treasures fetch a high price. Buy if you wish—if not, so be it."

In truth, Chu Xiaoyu had no intention of selling that orchard’s fruit. If not for the two “thieves” who’d sneaked in the night before and broadcasted her orchard to the world, none of this would have happened.

Otherwise, why would all these oddballs have descended on her manor today?

She’d quoted ten thousand per pound just to drive them away.

But these people took it seriously, riling each other up even more.

Suddenly, it all felt so tedious!

Chu Xiaoyu felt her IQ of 180 being mercilessly dragged through the mud.

"Boss, were you serious? Ten thousand per pound? Can I go in and have a look before buying?"

A woman in the crowd asked. Her face was marred by acne, making her look unsettling.

"Uh… you…" Chu Xiaoyu was about to refuse.

But the woman pleaded, "Boss, please, do me this favor. Yesterday I watched the streamer’s broadcast. She said her scar vanished because she picked a fruit from your orchard and ate it. She changed overnight, so I want to try it too."

Could she really refuse the plea of this girl whose face was covered in acne?

Could her fruit really beautify? Was it truly so miraculous? If it was all a joke, Chu Xiaoyu didn’t want to be blamed for false hope.

Besides, she had no need for more money.

The three luminous pearls given by the Monkey King, plus the hundred million she received for extending Su Qingsheng’s life—now, in the blink of an eye, Chu Xiaoyu, this self-proclaimed slacker, was worth over a hundred million.

Money had lost all allure for her.

"Boss, I beg you, please? If you won’t, I’ll get down on my knees."

Seeing the girl’s persistence, Chu Xiaoyu knew she couldn’t refuse.

A woman dresses up for the one she loves.

A gentleman helps others achieve their beauty.