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Upon hearing this, Liu Shan felt somewhat relieved.

He then repeated Sun Wangang's words, since this was not a decision he could make on his own.

Li Wanqing looked at Sun Wangang and asked, "Manager Sun, my husband told me about what happened in Jinhua County. Why didn't you come to my husband's house after you arrived in Cangzhou?"

Sun Wangang explained with a smile, "Madam, after I arrived in Cangzhou, I didn't want to cause trouble for the young master, so I converted my residence on Qianmen Street into a small pharmacy to barely make a living."

Li Wanqing then asked, "Manager Sun, what do you intend to gain in exchange for this favor?"

Sun Wangang bowed respectfully and replied, "Madam, I intend to expand my pharmacy, but I am struggling to find a suitable shop. I have heard that the Li family has a vacant shop on Pear Blossom Street. I wonder if they could sell it to me?"

Liu Shan frowned and said, "Since it is the property of the Li family, we naturally need to ask my father-in-law's opinion before making a decision."

Li Wanqing indicated that there was no need to consult Li Polu, because for the past six months, she had been the one to receive many people who wanted to buy shops on Pear Blossom Street.

She shook her head and said, "Manager Sun, I'm sorry, we don't plan to sell that shop."

Sun Wangang frowned and asked, "Could you tell me the reason so that I can give up completely?"

Li Wanqing explained, "That vacant shop at No. 8 Lihua Street was actually part of my dowry."

Sun Wangang looked regretful. Since it was part of the dowry, he naturally couldn't insist on it.

Unexpectedly, Li Wanqing continued, "However, I have an idea that can help Manager Sun open a pharmacy on Pear Blossom Street."

"Really?" Sun Wangang asked curiously, "Madam, could you explain in more detail?"

"A joint venture! What do you think, Manager Sun, about using my shop as an investment?"

After careful consideration, Sun Wangang decisively said, "Okay, let's run it as a joint venture!"

"What about the Vermilion Fruit...?" Li Wanqing asked.

Sun Wangang burst into laughter: "Naturally, it's all wiped clean."

"Manager Sun is so generous!" Li Wanqing suggested, "Manager Sun, Qianmen Street is in a remote location. Why not convert that small pharmacy into a warehouse? That way, we can focus on the new pharmacy."

Sun Wangang nodded repeatedly, agreeing that Li Wanqing's suggestion was excellent.

Li Wanqing cleared her throat and began to get to the main point: "Manager Sun, since we're investing in the shop, 60% of the pharmacy's monthly profits should belong to us."

"Sixty percent profit? That's so much?" Liu Shan was shocked.

Isn't this price a bit too much?

What if we scare Sun Wangang away?

"Husband, is it alright if we only take 50% of the profits?" Although Li Wanqing was assertive, she usually gave Liu Shan face when there were outsiders present.

Although Liu Shan felt that 50% profit was still too much, since Li Wanqing had made this decision, he believed that she had her reasons. "Okay, then let's go with 50%."

"No! Absolutely not! Fifty percent is far too little."

Liu Shan never expected Sun Wangang to think that way. Wasn't making more money a good thing?!

Sun Wangang continued, "I am willing to give 60% of the net profit to the young master and his wife."

Liu Shan was surprised. Did this guy have a grudge against money?

Or is he facing a huge predicament and desperately seeking a powerful patron?

The only threat Liu Shan could think of was Liu Xinian.

But He Qiong said that Liu Xinian had been exiled and was no longer in Cangzhou.

Sun Wangang's gaze was resolute, and his tone was sincere: "Young Master, the Sun family has already gained a huge advantage by obtaining 40% of the profits. I am already very satisfied."

Li Wanqing smiled and explained, "Husband, Pear Blossom Street is one of the most prosperous streets in Cangzhou. If the Sun family's pharmacy can make good use of its geographical advantage, doubling its profits will be easy. Therefore, it is reasonable for us to take 60% of the profits. Not to mention the prestige of the Li family, which can help them deter many evil spirits."

Liu Shan never imagined that running a pharmacy would involve so many intricacies...

If that's the case, why doesn't he just offer Sun Wangang a rosy picture?

"Manager Sun, if I ever rise to prominence in the future, I will definitely find an opportunity to let your descendants practice medicine at the government office."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wangang's eyes revealed gratitude, and he repeatedly bowed in thanks: "The Sun family will always remember your kindness, young master."

Liu Shan helped Sun Wangang up, thinking to himself: Finally, I've become the kind of person I used to despise the most...

Unfortunately, he did not get involved in medicine in his previous life; otherwise, he might have been able to monopolize the entire Xia Dynasty's pharmaceutical market on his own.

At this moment, his only two pieces of practical medical knowledge were to drink more hot water and to get plenty of rest.

Wait a minute! Liu Shan suddenly remembered the boiling sterilization method.

Simply put, the boiling sterilization method involves immersing medical instruments in boiling water for ten minutes to kill germs.

Although boiling is a simple method of sterilization, it is indeed effective in preventing bacterial infections, which was undoubtedly a valuable technique in the Xia Dynasty.

Therefore, Liu Shan carefully taught this method to Sun Wangang and instructed him to keep it a secret.

However, Sun Wangang was dumbfounded. He hesitated, as if he had something to say but couldn't get it out.

Finally, Li Wanqing broke the silence softly: "Husband, this method of disinfection has been popular in the Xia Dynasty for many years..."

Before she could finish speaking, Liu Shan already felt extremely embarrassed.

Sun Wangang added insult to injury, saying, "Young master, the introductory course for apprentices at the medical clinic is learning how to kill viruses by boiling water."

Liu Shanhong softened; he didn't want to speak.

Unexpectedly, Sun Wangang added insult to injury: "Young master, madam, I would like to run the pharmacy on my own. Is that possible?"

Liu Shan felt a mix of emotions. Sun Wangang was worried that he would interfere with the business operations recklessly!

But who told him to make such a fool of himself?!

Li Wanqing's expression was displeased as she slowly said, "Manager Sun, please don't judge a gentleman by your own petty standards!"

Sun Wangang hurriedly stood up and bowed, "Madam, please calm down. I misspoke, but I had no intention of offending you."

Wanqing was indeed adept at giving people a warning. Although her words were sharp, they were just right, both reprimanding Sun Wangang and not making him too embarrassed.

Liu Shan couldn't help but give Li Wanqing a thumbs up in his heart.

However, you must regain your dignity where you lost it.

He decided to use his best method to turn the tide.

Liu Shan ordered someone to bring paper and pen, and amidst the astonished gazes of the two men, he wielded his brush and wrote a couplet.

The first line of the couplet reads: "Boiling water makes utensils impervious to all diseases."

The second line reads: "Treat patients with sincerity, and the medicine will cure them."

Horizontal inscription: "A doctor's benevolent heart"

A hint of admiration flashed in Sun Wangang's eyes, while Li Wanqing stared wide-eyed in surprise.

Seemingly still wanting more, Liu Shan picked up his pen again and wrote a second couplet with ease.

The first line of the couplet reads: "May there be no suffering in the world."

The second line reads: "I'd rather the medicine on the shelf gather dust."

Horizontal scroll: "Gathering and storing all kinds of herbs"

Liu Shan threw down his pen, noticing the admiration in the eyes of Sun Wangang and Li Wanqing, which slightly satisfied his vanity.