The daughter was ruthlessly driven out of the wealthy family and went to the countryside

Liu Juan patted her chest and said, "How can a store make so much money?"

Shen Baohong said: "Aunt, this is in City A, where the consumption level is high and everyone has money, so it is reasonable to have such a large amount of money flowing in."

Liu Juan thought about it and felt that this made sense: "That's right, as long as the business is good, that's fine."

Shen Baohong looked at Shen Xue Ning and said confidently: "Aunt San, you don't know how popular Xue Ning is on the Internet now, so the business of the store will definitely be fine, don't worry."

Liu Juan nodded: "I believe you."

Shen Xue Ning reminded him, "Mom, don't tell anyone else what we just said to you. Just keep it to yourself."

Liu Juan understood the interests involved: "I understand, I won't say anything nonsense."

……

In a blink of an eye, it has been two or three days since Shen Xue Ning came back from City A, and the squeezing issue has been almost resolved.

After get off work in the evening, Shen Xuening and Shen Baohong went to the cafeteria to eat together.

Shen Baohong suddenly asked: "Xue Ning, can we harvest the American ginseng and Gastrodia elata?"

Shen Xue Ning was a little surprised: "How did you know?"

Shen Baohong was helpless: "I heard you were on the phone with the farming team. Besides, I'm with you every day, how could I not know these things?"

Shen Xuening was concentrating on her work and didn't pay attention to Shen Baohong: "What do you mean by bringing this up?"

"We have opened three hot pot restaurants now, but apart from the taste and ingredients, we have no other advantages." Shen Baohong raised the topic, "What do you think?"

Shen Xue Ning thought about it carefully and said, "Now that you put it, it's true."

Shen Baohong said mysteriously: "So I have a suggestion, do you want to listen to it?"

Shen Xue Ning laughed: "Just say it directly."

"Should we make some special soup bases?" Shen Baohong glanced at Shen Xue Ning. "Look, many people want to eat hot pot, but they are afraid of getting a sore throat. If we make a medicinal hot pot, wouldn't that be unique?"

Shen Xue Ning thought for a moment: "We already have eight flavors of hot pot. Would it be too much of a burden to add more?"

Shen Baohong continued, "American ginseng and Gastrodia elata are both medicinal herbs, so they are definitely much more expensive, which undoubtedly increases the cost. So I suggest selling them in the form of pre-orders. Pay in advance, and we will prepare after you pay. Isn't that a thing to be afraid of?"

Shen Xue Ning's eyes showed a little more appreciation: "I find that you have become smarter."

She added: "If we use the herbs to make hot pot, we won't be able to sell them to Ye Hongwei and the others."

Shen Baohong said as a matter of course: "We haven't signed a contract with them. Now that we have a better plan, they will naturally consider us first."

Shen Xue Ning said: "That's what I said, but it can't be generalized..."

Shen Baohong pursed his lips: "What should I do then?"

Shen Xue Ning said: "Sell half to them and keep the other half for yourself. Besides, your idea is good, but we don't know how well the market will accept it. We have to try it first."

Shen Baohong felt that what Shen Xuening said made sense, so he said, "Then please give more details. After all, the opinions I put forward are too rough."

Shen Xuening smiled and said, "You are being modest, aren't you?"

Shen Baohong chuckled: "I have to be humble in front of you."

……

Shen Xue Ning dealt with the factory affairs, and then brought the vegetable-growing team to the medicine mountain to prepare to dig American ginseng.

The American ginseng was planted the year before last. It has been two years and is now fully mature.

American ginseng is a perennial herb of the genus Panax in the Araliaceae family.

The root is cylindrical or fusiform, the leaves are broadly ovate or obovate with coarse serrations on the edges, the inflorescence is umbel, green or bell-shaped, the petals are green-white, the anthers are ovate or rectangular, the berries are oblate, bright red when ripe, the flowering period is July-August, and the fruiting period is September.

American ginseng was first recorded in "Edited Compendium of Materia Medica". It is bitter and cold in nature, sweet and cold in nature, and nourishing in nature. It enters the heart, lung, and kidney meridians. It is a cold tonic that is good at replenishing qi and nourishing yin, clearing fire and producing body fluid, and is mainly used to treat deficiency of both qi and yin.

It can also be used to treat cardiovascular diseases, enhance immunity, and inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. It was once called "green gold".

It is said that during the reign of Emperor Kangxi, Emperor Kangxi issued a strict order prohibiting the felling of vegetation in Changbai Mountain. Ginseng was extremely expensive and hard to come by. At this time, American ginseng entered the domestic market and was very popular. It could be exchanged for a large amount of gold, hence its beautiful name.

Machines are still used for digging, which saves time and effort, and can also ensure the integrity of American ginseng to the greatest extent.

The machine digs and everyone just follows behind to pick up the trash.

Shen Xue Ning picked up a piece of American ginseng from the soil. She first looked at its appearance. It was plump and similar to ginseng. She put it under her nose and smelled it. It had the unique medicinal fragrance of American ginseng. In fact, she knew the medicinal herbs she was growing.

But it's better to take a look, to feel more at ease.

Shen Baohong took a close-up of the American ginseng: "This American ginseng looks really good. Is it top quality?"

Shen Xue Ning said: "It must be top-grade."

Shen Baohong said: "Do you want to take some American ginseng to study medicinal diet? After all, no one has ever combined it like this before."

Shen Xue Ning agreed: "You are right, I have to try it first." Medicinal materials are good, but they also have to taste good. Taste is the core of a restaurant.

……

Shen Xuening returned to the office, turned on the computer, and searched for ways to combine medicinal food and hot pot.

Now that she has made up her mind, she is still going to give it a try.

This took her most of the day. She recorded all the possible operations in a document, prepared to try them one by one, and then select the tastiest one to try out.

In the afternoon, Shen Baohong came to Shen Xuening's office: "How is it?"

Shen Xue Ning stared at the computer screen and replied, "We are still working on it."

Shen Baohong looked at the densely packed words on the document and couldn't help but feel a headache: "Don't think about it yet, Ye Hongwei is here."

Shen Xue Ning was not surprised, but now she obviously did not want Ye Hongwei to come: "He is here again?"

Shen Baohong said, "I'm here. I'm collecting my grandma's herbs at the old house. I said I'll come to you later to talk about the sale of American ginseng."

Shen Xue Ning didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Sure enough, you came here for the American ginseng."

Shen Baohong said: "He likes your medicinal herbs so much, and has been watching them all the time. When he found out that you were going to dig them, he would definitely come to buy some."

Shen Xue Ning was silent for a moment: "That's right."

After a few minutes, Shen Xuening and Shen Baohong left the office and walked up the mountain.

After harvesting American ginseng, the first step is to cut off the roots and fibrous roots, and place them in a ventilated environment to dry. The drying time is 3 to 7 days to ensure that they are thoroughly dried to prevent mildew, thereby ensuring their excellent quality and taste.

Subsequently, the dried American ginseng needs to be softened, which can be achieved by soaking it in warm water for 30 minutes or steaming it in a steamer for 30 to 40 minutes and then sealing it for 20 minutes.

After softening, it enters the processing stage, and the main methods include steaming and baking.

After steaming, the American ginseng is larger in size, yellow-white in color, and has both fresh fragrance and sweet taste.

The roasted ones are slightly smaller in size, yellowish-brown in color, with a light fragrance and sweet taste. The preparation method can be chosen according to specific needs.

Finally, the processed American ginseng needs to be properly stored. It is recommended to put it in a sealed bag and store it in a cool and dry place, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture, so as to extend its shelf life and maintain its medicinal efficacy.

American ginseng is rich in beneficial ingredients such as ginsenosides, which have significant effects on regulating immunity and enhancing anti-fatigue ability.

The American ginseng picked from the mountains is first sent to the factory for cleaning. After cleaning, the roots and fibrous roots are cut off. At this time, the workers are cutting the fibrous roots.

Because there are so many medicinal materials, the factory has a workshop specifically for processing them.

The fibrous roots also have medicinal value, but in order to ensure the quality and taste, they need to be cut off.

The American ginseng with its fibrous roots cut off is neatly placed in a bamboo plate and then sent to a specific location in the workshop and placed on a bamboo rack. A fan is turned on here to shorten the drying time.

Since American ginseng slices are cool in nature, exposure to the sun will not reduce the medicinal effects of American ginseng. Therefore, if you want to preserve the medicinal properties intact, it is best to dry them in the shade or in a dry place.

There is no need for drying, Shen Xue Ning directly uses the shade drying method.

American ginseng has a strong medicinal aroma, especially after the fibrous roots are cut off, so the workshop is also filled with the medicinal aroma.

Shen Xuening stayed in the workshop for a few minutes, and Ye Hongwei called her. She picked up the phone and said, "Mr. Ye, you always call in a timely manner."

Ye Hongwei's voice came with a smile: "That's right, I am always paying attention to you."

Shen Xue Ning joked: "Then you really took a lot of trouble."

"Haha." Ye Hongwei laughed heartily, "I'm attracted to your American ginseng this time. Do you mind letting me take a closer look?"

Shen Xue Ning said: "Don't mind, I'll come out to pick you up right away."

Ye Hongwei said: "Okay."

Soon, Shen Xue Ning took Ye Hongwei to the factory workshop.

Ye Hongwei seemed to have seen some treasure. He excitedly picked up a ginseng from the ground and examined it in his hand: "Mr. Shen, you really have a talent for planting. Really, my grandfather and I have traveled all over the country, and this is the first time I have seen such a good ginseng."

Shen Xue Ning listened to the praise calmly.

Ye Hongwei looked back at Shen Xuening and said, "Why are the herbs you grow so good?"

Shen Xue Ning answered with a universal reason: "Our area is suitable for growing medicinal herbs."

Ye Hongwei agreed: "Yes."

He looked at the American ginseng for a long time, and finally put it down reluctantly: "How much can you sell it to me this time?"

Shen Xue Ning laughed: "Look at you like this, someone who doesn't know would think I won't sell it to you."

Ye Hongwei said casually: "I'm just afraid that you won't sell it to me."

Shen Xue Ning thought for a moment and replied, "Sell it, but I can only sell you a quarter at most."

Ye Hongwei was puzzled: "Why not half?"

Shen Xue Ning said: "I'll keep some that are useful, but I haven't decided yet. If I cancel my decision, I'll sell half to you."

Ye Hongwei nodded: "Okay." He suddenly remembered something, "By the way, where is the Gastrodia elata? I remember it's time to harvest it too?"

Shen Xue Ning said: "Wait for some time before digging up the Tianma. I'll let you know when the time comes."

As soon as Ye Hongwei heard this, he knew that Shen Xuening had other plans, so he said, "Okay, I'll wait for your call."