Su Luo and Du Xiuyuan exchanged a glance, washed their hands, and went to the front hall to see what was going on.
"What happened?"
Du Xiuyuan came out with a sullen face and asked the young medicine boy.
"Dr. Du, this gentleman wants to buy two hundred bottles of herbal oil from us, but according to the rules, I can only sell him ten bottles, so he's not satisfied."
The young apprentice was also aggrieved. This was the rule of Ji'an Hall, so what was the point of scolding a mere apprentice?
“I understand. You sell your medicine, and I will talk to this patient.”
"yes!"
Du Xiuyuan and Su Luo looked at the man in front of them. He was tall and had a full beard that he hadn't shaved for at least six months.
With his deep-set eyes and prominent brow bones, the term "ruthless bandit" would be a more fitting description for him.
"Is something wrong, brave man? You don't look sick. Herbal oil can't cure all diseases."
If you really feel unwell, you will need a doctor to take your pulse and perform a thorough examination, including observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, before you can receive appropriate treatment.
If the medicine isn't right for your condition, even if you buy two hundred bottles of herbal oil and use them for bathing, it won't help.
Du Xiuyuan offered good advice, but the man responded with a dismissive smile.
"Dr. Du? You must be the owner of this Ji'an Hall, right? Never mind whether I'm sick or not, I just want to ask you one question."
The man held up his index finger, making a "one" shape, and looked down at Du Xiuyuan.
"Do you make this herbal oil at Ji'an Hall to sell?"
Du Xiuyuan's attitude and tone were naturally not very good towards such a person.
"yes!"
"Alright, since it's meant to be sold, it doesn't matter who you sell it to, just sell it to them..."
The man then pointed to the ordinary people who came to Ji'an Hall to buy medicine: "They can only buy one bottle each."
But I'm different; I can buy two hundred bottles from you at once.
"Thirty coins per bottle, and you can make six taels of silver in one go. I just don't understand, why don't you do business? What are you thinking?"
Du Xiuyuan stroked his beard and sneered disdainfully.
"Hmph! Not everyone is blinded by greed. You've sold all of these herbal oils."
We should use what those who need it should use, and apply what is needed where it is needed. This is the original intention behind our production of herbal oil.
Good medicine is meant to alleviate the suffering of people, not to benefit those with ill intentions.
The man shook his head: "As a merchant, if you are overflowing with compassion, don't expect to earn a single penny from the world."
"If you are not ill, please leave after purchasing the herbal oil."
Ji'an Hall needs to take the patient's pulse and treat them; please don't disturb others here.
"Dr. Du, I will leave once I have bought the herbal oil. Your rule is that each person can only buy ten bottles."
This is a good rule. You have your policies, and I have my countermeasures. Let's not try to influence each other.
Du Xiuyuan and Su Luo frowned. What exactly did this bearded man want to do?
What does it mean to say that?
"Lady Su!"
Du Xiuyuan turned around and glanced at Su Luo.
Su Luo walked over to the young boy selling herbal oil and gave Du Xiuyuan a look to reassure him.
With her here, no matter what this bearded man wants to do, he won't succeed.
"I'm definitely going to buy two hundred bottles of herbal oil today, hahaha..."
The man laughed wildly, turning back as he walked.
He walked to the entrance of Ji'an Hall and shouted in his loud voice.
Many ordinary people look up to him.
A purse was tossed back and forth in his palm.
"Give me silver, give me silver, come and get whatever you want."
A single offer of silver was more effective than any magic; the common people flocked to the bearded man, their mouths watering as they surrounded him.
"Hahaha……"
The man was very satisfied with the reactions of the people. Having been involved in the illegal trade for so long, he had a firm grasp on human nature.
"Do you want money? Do you want to earn money without the power to blow people away?"
Who wouldn't want such a good thing?
"Yes, of course we want to! Sir, are you really going to give us the money?"
"Hahaha... I keep my word. If you do me a small favor today, I will give each of you three coins."
Three silver coins can buy six ounces of broken rice, enough for the family to eat for two days.
"Sir, please tell us what kind of help you need. If you can help us, you must help us."
The common people were also anxious, and everyone wanted to grab those three coins.
The man gave Du Xiuyuan, who was in Ji'an Hall, a smug and provocative look.
"This task is simple: each of you go in and buy ten bottles of herbal oil for me. I need twenty people."
"After buying the herbal oil, it cost three copper coins per person; consider it a gift from me."
"Sir, I...I...I'll go, I'm willing to go."
"I'm willing to go, I'm willing to go."
Earning three silver dollars was so easy that ordinary people rushed to do it.
They were fighting over it so fiercely that they were practically coming to blows. Each person was holding onto another, not wanting to give up the opportunity to anyone else.
They continued robbing, and behind them came three elderly men with canes.
Upon hearing that the people wanted to buy herbal oil, the three elderly people hurried forward.
He was panting heavily when he spoke to Su Luo and the young medicine boy at the counter.
"Quickly, young lady, get me a bottle of herbal oil."
The three elderly people, all around sixty years old, were buying herbal oil while also glancing towards the door.
They were afraid that those people would come in and steal all the herbal oil.
"Okay, please wait a moment!"
Su Luo squatted down and took out a bottle of herbal oil.
Judging from their accents, these three elderly people do not seem to be from Yongle County.
Moreover, the fact that three people bought only one bottle suggests that the three elderly people pooled their resources to afford this bottle of herbal oil.
When they got up, more than twenty young and strong people pushed the three elderly people aside.
"I was here first, I was here first."
"Young lady, young medicine boy, quickly bring me ten bottles of herbal oil."
"Don't give it to him yet, give it to me first, give me ten bottles."
Upon seeing this, Du Xiuyuan's eyes turned red with anger.
He ran to the counter wanting to yell at people, but it was a rule he had set himself.
They did not violate any rules; each person was only allowed to buy ten bottles.
This bearded man is outrageous! He actually used such a despicable method to collect their herbal oil.
"You...you all..."
Du Xiuyuan's clenched fists were trembling.
The words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat, making him feel uncomfortable.
"Dr. Du, you've come at the right time. We've come to buy herbal oil. Please bring it to us quickly."
The three elderly people with canes looked bitter and could only walk to a corner and call out to Su Luo.
"Young lady, we arrived first, could you sell us that bottle of herbal oil first?"
The bottle of herbal oil that Su Luo was holding was originally meant for them.
She understands the principle of first come, first served.
Su Luo wanted to hand it to the three elderly people first, but countless hands tried to snatch it away.
Unfortunately, they had to take it back.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
She hadn't lost her temper in a long time, but she never expected to be publicly provoked today.
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