After listening to the restaurant owner's introduction, Halse was overjoyed. He asked curiously, "If we have a sufficient supply of pumpkins, how many of these pumpkin cups can you sell in a year?"
"As long as the pumpkins are available, I can sell at least 10,000 per year."
"If I can provide you with the right kind of small pumpkins, would you be willing to buy them?"
"Absolutely! As long as the quality is good, I can purchase in bulk. Moreover, as far as I know, many of my compatriots who own restaurants here face the same dilemma. If you have a steady supply, I can act as your agent and sell whatever quantity you produce!"
Hearing this, Halse's eyes lit up immediately. He promptly contacted a Chinese seed company through the restaurant owner and purchased a batch of seeds specifically suited for making pumpkin cups. Back on the farm, he quickly organized his workers to plant these small pumpkins on 50% of the land, covering approximately 500 acres.
When these "pocket-sized" pumpkins were ripe, Halse excitedly brought a truckload of samples to the same restaurant. Upon seeing the small pumpkins, which were about the size of a soccer ball and looked neat and attractive, the owner was delighted. In the end, they agreed on a price of $5 per pumpkin and signed a long-term cooperation agreement!
Compared to the previous large pumpkins that weighed 20 to 30 pounds but sold for only $2.50 to $3.00, these small pumpkins had a higher planting density, greater yield, and a price that was double. This shift helped Halse increase his farm's annual sales by 80%, setting a new all-time record for the farm!
To the average person, these humble little pumpkin cups were just a way to fill one's stomach or satisfy a craving. However, in Halse's eyes, they were a cornucopia of wealth!
As one writer once said, "There are treasures everywhere under the sun." Indeed, the opportunities for wealth are equal for everyone; the only difference is whether one has a pair of eyes that can spot them!
