Chapter 110 Promoting Science

Chapter 110: Sales Pitch with Science

"I do have a side business. I accidentally got my hands on a rare sapling that grows really tasty fruit. Nobody here has managed to grow it successfully, but I was lucky enough to make it happen, and it’s almost ready to eat."

Su He smiled at Shi Jin, looking perfectly relaxed.

Her explanation made her sound like just a fruit seller. Normally, Shi Jin would've tuned out right there.

But Su He’s tone and expression—so proud and natural, as if she'd achieved something extraordinary—caught his attention.

Shi Jin admired confident people like her, so he had to ask, "Oh? What kind of fruit is it? That special?"

"It’s called Fire Durian," Su He replied.

"Fire Durian… Never heard of that one." Shi Jin’s interest grew even stronger.

"Hmm? Can pregnant women eat it?" Wen Yuru couldn’t resist joining the conversation.

"Yes, pregnant women can eat it, but it’s not advisable to consume too much.

- If the embryo’s development cycle isn’t progressing as expected, eating durian can help promote fetal growth without excessive weight gain for the mother.

- However, if the baby is growing too rapidly, it’s best not to overconsume it.

It has a heaty property (common in TCM) and can ward off chills—helpful for those suffering from spleen and stomach deficiencies (TCM concept) or abdominal pain caused by excessive consumption of cold drinks.

- It’s also rich in protein, fats, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber, along with high levels of vitamin C and minerals.

- It’s packed with nutrients—protein, fiber, vitamins. Also works as an antioxidant and may lower blood pressure."

"It can eliminate excess free radicals in the body, helping to slow down aging."

Su He's string of professional terms—protein, vitamins, blood pressure reduction, and anti-aging—left both of them speechless.

Unlike in future times, this era didn’t place much emphasis on nutritional supplements. Unless you were really into that stuff, who would know about these things?

But Su He spoke with such authority, listing all the benefits of durian, making them more curious about her Fire Durian.

"When will your Fire Durian be ready to eat? I’ll take a few," Shi Jin suddenly said.

Hearing this, Su He bit back a smile. "The Fire Durian I grow is kind of special."

"What’s so special about it?" Shi Jin asked curiously.

"Well, most of those who enjoy it are women. As for men..." Su He glanced at Shi Jin and then at Wen Yuru.

"Men usually find durian stinky," Su He said helplessly.

"Stinky? Then why bother growing something that stinks?" Shi Jin frowned, visibly displeased.

After listening to Su He’s lengthy explanation, he had finally become interested—only for her to tell him the thing was stinky?

"Ahem, I like it. Those who enjoy it absolutely love it," Su He replied, said with a shrug.

She simply loved durian—otherwise, she wouldn’t have worked so hard to grow it.

Of course, she wouldn’t limit herself to just durian in the future. Once she had enough capital, she planned to branch out into other fruits.

Back then, just to eat durian, she had even gone all the way to Thailand for work.

She wasn't supposed to go in the first place.

Shi Jin: "......"

Hearing their absurd conversation, Wen Yuru let out a snort of laughter.

"Su He, whether I like it or not, I’ll put in for five right now," Wen Yuru said with a smile.

Su He felt a little awkward. Would it be inappropriate to tell them the price of the durian now? After all, it was too expensive.

"It’s fine, but... this fruit is on the expensive side."

To her surprise, Shi Jin spoke up, "Of course it's expensive. You mentioned it has antioxidants, lowers blood pressure, and even delays aging. Are all these claims true?"

"Of course!" Su He wasn’t lying about this.

These were what doctors back in her world had claimed. She had even asked the system—aside from the shorter growth cycle, its effects were identical to regular durians.

"Then it’s only natural for it to be expensive. When your Fire Durians ripen, have a dozen sent my way. If they're up to standard, I’ll help promote them."

Shi Jin found it amusing. Su He had probably intended to push her Fire Durians on them from the start.

Sharp woman. But if her product was truly good, he would be happy to put in a good word for her. Shi Jin loved dealing with smart people.

"I appreciate that, Young Master Shi," Su He immediately replied with a smile.

"And me! Su He, don’t worry, I’ll help promote them too," Wen Yuru promised.

"Mm, thank you. Just focus on resting—don’t stress yourself out," Su He reminded her.

"I understand. Thank you."

After speaking, Wen Yuru pulled out two bills from under her pillow. Su He glanced at them—hundred-yuan bills.

"Su He, I really must thank you this time. The doctors and nurses told me that if I’d arrived any later, it might have cost both our lives. These two hundred yuan are just to show my thanks—you must accept them."

Su He balked. Two hundred yuan was a significant sum these days.

Moreover, she suspected Wen Yuru had borrowed the money from Shi Jin. If she accepted it, would that cancel out their sense of obligation to help promote her Fire Durians later?

"No need. Just return the medical expenses I covered for you—that’s enough. Was all that friendship talk just lip service?"

Hearing this, Wen Yuru couldn’t bring herself to insist anymore. After all, she genuinely liked Su He.

Watching them go back and forth, Shi Jin was getting a headache watching this. "Then save that money for her Fire Durians. They won't stand a chance at affording them."

Wen Yuru instinctively asked, "Why?"

Shi Jin gave her an amused look. After all these years of marriage, she was still so naive.

"Young Master Shi is right. My fruit is high-end goods—it's out of most people's price range. They're priced at a premium."

Hearing this, Wen Yuru grew even more curious. "How expensive is it? Can you tell me?"

"The price is set at one and a half yuan per jin (about 1.1 lbs). A Fire Durian typically weighs between five to ten jin, and the larger ones can be over ten jin."

Shi Jin remained silent.

Wen Yuru exchanged glances with her.

They hadn’t expected a Fire Durian to be so heavy. But at one and a half yuan per jin, it didn’t seem too unreasonable?

Su He had originally planned to charge two yuan per jin—but after learning local prices in this economy, she worried the local market regulators might arrest her for price gouging, which would be troublesome.

This Su He really had the nerve to charge that much.

Even meat was cheaper than that these days.

But if the durian truly had the benefits she promised, then it wouldn’t be considered expensive.

"Alright, I’ll take twenty for now. Send them to my house later, and I’ll give them to my relatives to try," Shi Jin said with a smile.