Listening to his parents' gentle whispers, Huo Xiaolong drifted off to sleep.

Before falling asleep, she buried all the medicinal herbs she had thrown into her spatial storage in the mud next to the Spirit Spring Lake, and stuck a branch that her father had taken down from the mountain on top of them.

He didn't know what kind of branch it was, but Huo Shuwen thought it looked nice and brought it back for his daughter.

The next day

The pleasure quarters are still doing very well.

Madam Zhang and her younger sister arrived at Chunying's room. At Cen's mother's request, the young girl led the two to the backyard.

"Mom, this is Mrs. Zhang's sister."

Chunying pushed open the door, bowed, and said to Mother Cen

He Yi was also there today. The two young women sat facing each other, drinking tea, and looked up at the girl Chunying had brought.

"Please have a seat, young lady."

Mrs. Zhang and her sister took their seats and explained their purpose.

"Madam Cen, the pleasure quarters are doing very well these days."

Cen Ang poured tea for the two of them and said...

"It's all thanks to Madam's patronage; otherwise, which lady or young lady would have come?"

Madam Zhang smiled and lowered her head. At this moment, He Qingzhu became somewhat restless.

Ever since she first came to the brothel and used the plum blossom ointment, she has been thinking about it day and night for the past few days. She even used her own money to buy several shops in Pingyang County and the surrounding counties.

We're just waiting for Mrs. Cen to nod in agreement.

Anyone with a business sense knows that claims about medicinal efficacy and inconveniences are just excuses for not wanting to sell the product, even if they are true.

But since Fengyuelou could make the plum blossom ointment with excellent medicinal effects that couldn't be taken out, they must be able to develop a facial mask that could be sold.

Pingyang County

She was the best person to do this business by leveraging her brother-in-law's name.

Who would complain about having too much money?

"Greetings, Madam Cen"

Before her sister could exchange pleasantries with the two ladies in front of her, He Qingzhu spoke up directly.

"May the He family's young lady be well?"

"Madam Cen, is there any business opportunity in selling plum blossom ointment?"

The young woman's direct question made Cen Ang smile.

She likes this straightforward personality.

"Yes," Mrs. Cen replied.

Hearing this, He Qingzhu's eyes lit up.

"Madam Cen, would you consider me? You only need to provide the prescription, and I can handle everything else. We can split the profits each month."

"Don't be in a hurry, young lady."

He Yi poured a cup of tea for the young lady.

"The plum blossom ointment that can be sold is only 30% effective, don't you think?"

"Can!"

He Qingzhu nodded.

Thirty percent is just right. If the plum blossom cream used to beautify the ladies is too effective, the chances of those ladies repurchasing it are too low. If the effect is reduced to only 30%, it can retain customers and allow for long-term business.

"But I might not be able to give you the prescription," Cen Ang said.

The most important ingredient in plum blossom ointment is Xiaotuanzi's elixir; it's absolutely impossible to get the elixir out of the brothel.

He Qingzhu was a little anxious when she heard this. Even if Fengyuelou could make plum blossom ointment every day, it wouldn't be enough to meet the demand of the surrounding counties.

"What does Madam Nai mean?"

If this business doesn't work out, she'll have to go home and get married.

This is a bet I made with my sister.

"How much plum blossom ointment does the young lady need approximately per month?"

He Qingzhu estimated for a moment and said...

"About two thousand bottles."

The plum blossom ointment bottle was very small, only about the size of two copper coins. If used sparingly, one bottle could last about three days. In addition, wealthy ladies and young women certainly used more than just plum blossom ointment for their faces.

Therefore, He Qingzhu was being rather conservative, giving an estimate of two thousand bottles.

"So many! We originally thought that if it were a few hundred bottles a month, our Fengyue Pavilion could produce them, but now..."

"Ladies, would you mind if I were to make this recipe? You can name your price."

He Qingzhu was taking a gamble; whether she would get married or not depended on this one chance.

He Yi and Cen's mother have a solution; they've already finalized a detailed plan over the past few days. Seeing He Xiaoniangzi's attitude, He Yi said...

"I can give you the recipe, but we want five percent profit."

Five-point profit

To be honest, that's a bit much, considering He Qingzhu contributed money, manpower, and effort, while Fengyuelou only provided a prescription. He Yi continued...

"The recipe we gave you is only half complete, enough to make the most basic plum blossom ointment with almost no effect. The other half is in our hands. Just bring us the finished plum blossom ointment, and we'll add the final ingredient."

In this era, family secret recipes like this are usually kept secret. He Qingzhu and Madam Zhang understood this, but giving away five percent of the profits was really too much.

Hearing the two men on the other end relent, Madam He breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that there was room for negotiation.

"As you said about the prescription, but this five-tenths profit..."

Now it's time to talk about money. In business, who is more honest than whom?

Cen Ang and his companion remained silent, their eyes fixed on the two sisters with deep concentration.

"Four percent interest, I'm going to the county office to handle some paperwork today," He Qingzhu said.

In business, you not only need to seize opportunities, but also dare to take risks. Don't be afraid to share your money; the only fear is that customers won't come back.

"make a deal"

Cen Ang put down his teacup and said

"Tomorrow we'll send the documents to Madam to discuss the work, and it would be best to get the plum blossom ointment made as soon as possible," Madam Zhang said.

From the moment she entered, aside from exchanging pleasantries, she barely spoke a few words. Her younger sister did most of the talking, explaining that the business was her sister's idea and that the money was her own savings accumulated over the years, which she had probably invested entirely.

If she makes a profit, her older sister is happy for her; if she loses, she is her younger sister's support.

Green bamboo doesn't want to be a delicate flower.

Then make green bamboo

The road is difficult

But I'm willing to do it.

"You're willing to give up four-tenths of the profit?"

Madam Zhang and her sister had already boarded the carriage to return home, she said.

"Sister, I had no other choice."

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