The rural doctor is busy with farming, and her abstinent husband can't bear it

He Hongmao gradually discovered that there were actually hidden patterns between these characters. Once he mastered the secret, identifying them became as smooth as flowing water.

When everything was settled, He Hongmao respectfully handed over the heavy silver note of one hundred taels. Instead of feeling the slightest bit of reluctance, his heart was filled with full expectations and confidence for the future.

Su Yu was strolling around the restaurant. With her sharp eyes, she easily spotted the possibility of improving the efficiency of space utilization.

Every suggestion she made was like a precise arrow, hitting the mark.

“The front and back yards are spacious. Why not tidy up the back yard and set it up as a dedicated stable, provide feed, and solve the problem of accommodating customers’ horses? In the front yard, a clear parking area is outlined with white lime, so that guests who drive or ride in sedan chairs can park conveniently.”

There was a delicate consideration in her words, as if she had foreseen the lively scene of the house filled with guests in the future.

She remained cautious about the first floor, but proposed a bold innovation for the private rooms on the second floor: "The second floor should be reshaped to pursue freshness, refinement, privacy and elegance. In this way, we can charge a proper service fee for the private rooms for the VIPs who enter the second floor. As for the setting of the fee, it all depends on your business wisdom, Boss He."

When He Hongmao listened, he concentrated very carefully, afraid of missing any details that could enhance the quality of the restaurant.

Seeing how dedicated he was, Su Yu knew that he really wanted to do a good job, so he generously shared his promotion strategy: "New decoration, new dishes, we must create topics and attract people on the day of reopening. As long as the taste of the dishes is recognized, good reputation will spread quickly."

He Hongmao nodded repeatedly, eager to know the specific operation methods. After all, he believed that his creativity in this area was far inferior to that of the quick-witted Su Yu.

"Yes, how should we do it?"

He asked, his eyes full of anticipation.

Su Yu smiled mysteriously, "No hurry, we'll talk about it in detail after the restaurant is renovated. Right now, I have to hurry home to tell Xie Xinghua that I'm safe. After all, she must be worried because I didn't come home last night."

However, He Hongmao misunderstood Su Yu's intention and thought that she was deliberately avoiding him, and he couldn't help feeling a little lost and helpless.

Little did he know that what Su Yu was thinking about was to make more thorough plans for the next step.

He immediately put on a sincere attitude, his eyes gleaming with confidence, and promised: "Young lady, please rest assured. Once my restaurant's business is prosperous and full of gold and silver, I will never forget your kindness and will give you generous rewards."

Su Yu saw his nervous look and smiled gently. She knew that he had misunderstood her meaning, so she explained softly, "Boss He, you worry too much. I cooperate with you for long-term considerations. I have already accepted the reward for the recipes, and I don't ask for anything else. Today is a special situation. I have some urgent matters to deal with at home, so I have to return immediately. On every market day in Sijiu Town, I will be at Huichun Hall for consultation. If you have any questions or need help, feel free to come to me. I will tell you everything I know."

Su Yu's words were direct and sincere, which made He Hongmao feel ashamed involuntarily. He secretly blamed himself for judging others by his own mean mind.

He was even more surprised to learn that this seemingly delicate woman actually practiced medicine in Huichuntang and was proficient in medical skills. He couldn't help but secretly admire her in his heart: What an extraordinary woman!

Since both parties have been honest with each other and left their contact information, it is not convenient for He Hongmao to make any further attempts to retain them.

Thus, in a harmonious atmosphere, Su Yu bid farewell to Zuixianlou and set out for Tongrentang.

When they arrived at the gate of Tongrentang, as soon as Su Yu's carriage stopped, the alert Chang Liu came up to them quickly like a spring breeze, with a professional smile on his face.

"Miss Su, are you here to see Doctor Shen?"

His voice was clear and his attitude was enthusiastic.

Su Yu's impression of Chang Liu was not good or bad, he just felt that the young man was too slick, so he did not exchange pleasantries with him and stated his purpose directly.

"Exactly. I need to discuss something with Doctor Shen."

Facing Su Yu's indifference, Chang Liu not only did not care, but responded more respectfully and politely: "Master Cao is now inspecting the medicinal materials in the inner room, please wait a moment."

After saying that, he swiftly took the reins handed to him by Su Yu, his movements skillful and humble.

Su Yu nodded slightly and then walked into Tongrentang.

Inside the room, a man in plain clothes, who looked like a farmer working in the fields, was talking to Zheng Jun. Several new scratches on his cheeks were faintly visible, as if he had been scratched by branches in a hurry.

This person has a strange face and is most likely from a neighboring village.

"Doctor Shen, can you give us a little more silver? Our family is so poor that we can barely afford to eat. We are counting on this gift to earn some money so that our family can live a stable life for a few days."

The man's tone was full of anticipation and helplessness.

Zheng Jun frowned slightly when he heard this, and seemed a little embarrassed, but his words sounded particularly righteous: "It really can't be more. I know how much your mother's annual medical expenses are. Only the stuff you brought this time is acceptable, otherwise I would not even consider taking over."

Seeing that the other party was still hesitant, Zheng Jun changed his strategy and continued in an almost coaxing tone: "Let's put it this way, for this kind of stuff, I can only pay two taels of silver at most. Calculate for yourself how much it will cost to buy medicine for your mother for a year. You have to figure out this account clearly. Which one is more cost-effective?"

For most hard-working farmers, two taels of silver is undoubtedly a considerable fortune, enough to solve many urgent needs.

The man held the two taels of silver tightly in his hand, feeling mixed emotions.

Although this heavy amount of silver was not enough to completely change the family's financial difficulties, it was enough to make his wife, who worked hard all day, smile and let his children wear the new clothes they had always dreamed of.

However, whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, he would think of his old mother, who was hunched over due to illness, and his heart would break as if it were being cut by a knife.

At this moment, he was determined to overcome all the obstacles in order to ensure food and clothing for his family.

There are dangers everywhere in the mountains and forests, but as long as you think of the warmth of home, everything seems worth it.

Su Yu had sharp eyes and was moved when he saw that what the man took out from his sleeve was not an ordinary thing.

The purple Ganoderma lucidum has a rich color, like a faint light blooming in the night. Even though it is slightly inferior to the red Ganoderma lucidum, its rare size also indicates its extraordinary value.

She couldn't help but frown, thinking to herself, such a rare item was only exchanged for two taels of silver, not to mention that it was traded with money for life-saving medicine, which was really outrageous.

When Su Yu's clear voice of questioning penetrated the noise, the entire pharmacy fell silent in an instant, and everyone's eyes seemed to converge into a beam, all cast on this woman who dared to speak out.