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Chapter 16 Routines, all routines
Early in the morning, after getting rid of her two ill-intentioned cousins, Su Li went back to her room to change into clean clothes, slung a basket full of medicinal herbs over her shoulder, and headed straight for the Jishetang pharmacy in town with her younger brother.
Jishetang is not only the largest clinic in Wuyang Town, but also the most powerful medicinal herb merchant.
Jishetang is always the first to know about any disturbances, and they must have already received news of the urgent need for medicinal herbs due to the war in the south.
The manager of Jishetang was a kind-faced, well-dressed middle-aged man who had a rather refined air about him.
He was leisurely tidying up the ledgers on the counter when he saw Su Li enter. He smiled gently and asked, "Young lady, are you here to take your brother to see a doctor or to get medicine?"
Su Li carefully put down the basket on her back, lifted the coarse cloth covering it to reveal the neatly arranged medicinal herbs underneath, and said respectfully:
"Shopkeeper, I'm here to sell medicinal herbs. I picked these myself. I wonder if you would buy them?"
"Oh? They do accept them..." The shopkeeper walked forward with some surprise and couldn't help but take a closer look at the brother and sister. They were dressed plainly and their shoes were covered in mud and dust, so they seemed to be children from a nearby rural family.
A barely perceptible hint of disdain flashed in his eyes as he casually glanced at the medicinal herbs.
Bletilla striata, Ageratum conyzoides, and Euphorbia humifusa are all common hemostatic herbs. However, this bamboo tube is also filled with a lot of golden-edged ground beetles, which are good stuff!
It promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, and helps tendons and bones heal; it is an excellent medicine for treating bone injuries.
Many of Jishetang's secret recipes contain this key ingredient. How could this country girl know about it? Could it be that her family has inherited it from their ancestors?
But if that's the case, why would she come to their Jishetang to sell medicinal herbs? Shouldn't she keep them for her own use?
The shopkeeper's mind raced, but when he opened his mouth, he used the same old excuse: "Young lady, the quality of your medicinal herbs is just average. They're all common herbs, and I'm afraid they're not worth much."
Su Li remained calm, her chin slightly raised, and said in an unquestionable tone, "Shopkeeper, although these medicinal herbs look ordinary, their medicinal effects are definitely not bad. I am here to sell them with sincerity."
"I've been in this business for many years; I can tell the quality of medicinal herbs at a glance—"
The shopkeeper shook his head and said seriously, "The quality of these medicinal herbs you have is really poor. All together... I can only give you half a tael of silver at most."
Half a tael of silver!
Su Xiangsheng was stunned, his cheeks instantly flushed red like ripe apples, and he was overjoyed. He never expected that these inconspicuous insects and weeds in the fields would be worth so much money.
"Sister, let's..." Su Xiangsheng suppressed his excitement and gently tugged at Su Li's sleeve.
Su Li remained unmoved, her mind as clear as a mirror.
How could she not know what the shopkeeper was thinking? He simply thought they were country folk and wanted to fool them, taking the opportunity to lower the price.
"Shopkeeper, I was originally going to sell it in the city, but I thought your clinic was close to my home, and if you know its quality, I can come here often in the future. Since you say so, then I won't stay any longer."
As she spoke, she slung her basket over her shoulder, grabbed her younger brother, and prepared to leave.
The steps were light and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
Seeing this, the shopkeeper was stunned. He had never seen such a decisive person before. In the time it took to freeze, the person was almost out of sight.
With the war raging in the south, the boss just yesterday instructed his men to prepare more medicinal herbs to sell in the south. If they can be transported there, the price will increase by at least five or six times.
In particular, that jar of golden-edged ground beetles is an important ingredient in the secret recipe.
Even a small mosquito is still meat; are we just going to let the duck that's already in our mouths fly away like this?
Thinking of this, the shopkeeper stamped his foot and quickly chased after her: "Miss, don't rush! Don't leave yet, let me take another look."
Su Li stopped in her tracks, a barely perceptible smile curving her lips: "Shopkeeper, although I am young, I know the value of these medicinal herbs. Please don't misjudge them."
The shopkeeper was somewhat displeased: "How could I be mistaken?"
By this time, the commotion at the entrance of the clinic had attracted a large crowd.
"Your medicine is indeed good, but it's not exactly a rare or precious herb. I pity you having to take an unnecessary journey to the county town, so I'll accept it. However, the price will only be increased to one tael of silver at most..."
He then deliberately started picking and choosing among the medicinal herbs:
"If your Euphorbia humifusa had intact roots, its medicinal effects would be even better. These golden-edged ground beetles are all without missing limbs, so they would naturally be even better. Alas, what a pity."
Su Li didn't refute, but simply followed the shopkeeper's words and asked, "If these medicinal herbs were more intact, would the price be higher?"
The shopkeeper stood up, clapped his hands, and smirked triumphantly: "Then it will definitely double!"
"I see. Since you've said so, shopkeeper... Ah Sheng, put down the basket on your back."
Su Li smiled and lifted the cloth covering the bamboo basket, revealing it to be full of medicinal herbs—
In the sunlight, these medicinal herbs gleamed with a faint sheen, their leaves intact, their roots and stems thick, and some even glistening with dew.
These individually selected golden-edged earthworms have glossy, smooth shells and round shapes. Even those unfamiliar with pharmacology can immediately recognize their extraordinary nature.
Those around couldn't help but gasp in amazement.
The shopkeeper froze on the spot, his face turning pale and then red. He prided himself on his ability to judge people, but this was the first time he had misjudged someone and been tricked by a country girl!
With so many people watching, if they don't keep their promises, wouldn't they ruin the reputation of Jishetang?
Accepting it is one thing, not accepting it is another; now I'm in a real bind. Oh dear...
"Shopkeeper, let's go inside and talk in detail."
Su Li suddenly winked at him, then pulled her younger brother and headed straight for the backyard of Jishetang.
The shopkeeper paused for a moment, then immediately understood and followed, not forgetting to close the back gate behind him.
"Miss, I was mistaken," the shopkeeper said with a look of annoyance, and sighed softly, "Please forgive me if I have offended you!"
"Shopkeeper, please don't say that. You've been running this pharmacy in town for many years, and your reputation for honesty and integrity is well-known. This little trick of mine today is just a last resort. I hope you'll forgive my foolishness."
Su Li smiled gently, her expression humble and sincere:
"In the end, if I want to make a living in this medicinal herb business in the long run, I still have to rely on an expert like you. I'm here today for two reasons: first, to sell medicinal herbs, and second, to find a long-term partnership. Although I don't have any great skills, I'm quite good at digging up medicinal herbs, and I'll definitely be able to provide you with plenty of good products in the future."
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper was overjoyed, feeling that he had regained some face. He quickly nodded and said, "Young lady, you are intelligent and capable. I am naturally happy to cooperate with you. As for the price of the medicinal herbs, it will be absolutely fair. You can rest assured."
Su Li smiled and said, "You're too kind, shopkeeper. I hope you'll continue to take care of me in the future."
When the two came out of Jishetang, it was already noon. Su Li finally breathed a sigh of relief after weighing the heavy purse in her sleeve.
This trip netted me more than three taels of silver, far exceeding my expectations, and I also reached a long-term cooperation agreement with Jishetang.
"Are you hungry? Come on, let me take you to eat first!"
Su Xiangsheng cheered and skipped forward.
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