It was already late afternoon when I left Juyuantang. Being able to cooperate with Yuanmaode was the biggest gain of the day.
Seeing that it wasn't too late, Su Luo decided to go to another pharmacy.
Anxintang!
After hearing Su Luo's words, Doctor Dong of the pharmacy agreed without hesitation, but he still had a little bit of selfish motive.
"Madam Su, you came here to find me because you trust me. How about this, I'll give you the exclusive distributorship for Baicao Oil."
Regarding the price, I'll let you make an extra penny, what do you say?
"Dr. Dong, Baicao Oil will be distributed throughout the entire Nanning Kingdom in the future. Currently, Dr. Yuan of Juyuantang has agreed to sell our Baicao Oil."
"I'm afraid you can't get this exclusive deal, and there are three other pharmacies in Anchangzhou, I'll still contact them."
Everyone has greed, and Su Luo had thought about this long ago.
But herbal oil is a sure-fire way to make money; the profits aren't huge, but they're not small either.
Even if Anxintang doesn't do it, someone else will become its agent.
Su Luo wasn't in a hurry to leave, letting Doctor Dong think it over carefully.
After a long while, the middle-aged doctor Dong finally spoke.
"Madam Su, in that case, we'll only be able to make small profits and quick turnover. Could you lower the price offered by Ji'an Hall a bit more? Otherwise, we won't make much profit."
"Dr. Dong, Baicao Oil has many benefits. In addition to relieving headaches, it can also refresh the mind, repel mosquitoes, and prevent heatstroke."
It is a medicine that can be used all year round, not just seasonally.
Therefore, the profit margin for herbal oil is currently the highest among all products that can treat this condition. I don't think I need to calculate the specifics for you, Dr. Dong.
Dong Yu was surprised to find that this woman was so eloquent; no wonder Ji'an Hall would send a woman like her to discuss such an important matter.
They want to drive down the price, but they don't want to give up this lucrative opportunity.
Dong Yu finally gave in to Su Luo's insistence and settled on Su Luo's original price.
It was dusk when they returned to the Xu residence. Old Madam Xu had already arranged for tea to be prepared and served to Su Luo.
"Madam Su, how was your day?"
Madam Xu was kind and approachable, and she cared for Su Luo very much.
"Things went fairly smoothly. By the way, Madam, have my two friends returned yet?"
"No!"
Su Luo was wondering, it's so late, why haven't the two of them come back yet? Could they have encountered some trouble?
As soon as Madam Xu finished speaking, several voices could be heard outside the door.
"Young Master Nangong, we are truly grateful to you all today, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to find the bandits' lair so quickly."
Xu Hongkuo and Nangong Qing returned together.
The people are cheering as they've just raided a bandit stronghold.
"The bandits were rampant, and Lord Xu deserves much credit for defeating them this time."
"Hahaha... Today's events are truly gratifying. Let's have a good drink tonight."
"I would be honored to comply, Lord Xu, please..."
Su Luo and Madam Xu heard the noise and went to the door to see this scene.
"Mother!" Xu Hongkuo bowed to Madam Xu first.
He said to Su Luo, "Madam Su has arrived as well. I was very busy with official duties today and failed to provide adequate hospitality. I am truly sorry."
"What are you saying, Lord Xu? The old lady has treated us very well. It's just that our trip to Anchangzhou has troubled you again."
Madam Xu smiled and took Su Luo's hand.
"We're already so familiar with each other, no need for formalities. Hongkuo, please invite the two young masters in. Everyone is tired, let's have dinner quickly."
“Yes, Mother!” Xu Hongkuo turned around and gestured for her to enter.
"Please, gentlemen..."
During dinner, everyone chatted about everyday things, as well as the people and events they had encountered that day.
Today, when Nangong Qing and Axu were looking for a restaurant, they encountered Xu Hongkuo escorting the bandits they had captured back to the yamen.
The two then provided Xu Hongkuo with details of what had happened.
They finally succeeded in extracting a confession and wiped out a bandit den.
"Luo Luo, there are three more pharmacies tomorrow. Can you handle it? Or should I go with you?"
Nangong Qing's words really underestimated her.
"No need. If everything goes as smoothly as today, I can get it done in one day."
In this matter, Madam Xu said she would help Su Luo, but Su Luo refused.
What she wanted was genuine cooperation, not just cooperation from others because of Madam Xu's influence.
The next morning!
Su Luo continued to visit the other three pharmacies and successfully negotiated deals with them all in just one morning.
Once the contracts are finalized and several pharmacies have signed and stamped them, you can act as an agent to order herbal oil from Ji'antang at a low price.
"Qiuyue, have the doctors not arrived yet?"
After the business deal was finalized, Su Luo booked a large private room at the restaurant for lunch.
The appointed time arrived, but no one showed up.
"Madam, just now Doctor Yuan sent someone to say that a patient has come to Juyuantang and has been vomiting blood. Doctor Yuan is going to perform acupuncture on him, so he will not be attending today's dinner."
Such unexpected situations are common for doctors.
Even in the middle of the night, we have to get up and save people first.
"If Dr. Yuan can't come, what about the other four? What are Dr. Dong and Dr. Lin doing?"
Qiuyue was also unsure; an hour had passed, and logically, it was impossible for all four not to arrive on time.
"Madam, Su Zuo has already gone to urge them."
They were having a good talk, but these people left me hanging here for an hour.
Even the waiters at the restaurant came to ask four or five times if we wanted the dishes served.
Su Luo felt a sense of unease. Could it be that they were going to change their minds?
"Madam, Madam, Doctor Dong and the others... they're not coming!"
Su Zuo ran back breathlessly, feeling a little sorry for his wife, who had waited so long for nothing.
After pouring a glass of water for Su Zuo to drink first, Su Luo asked a question.
"Tell me slowly, what exactly happened?"
Su Zuo suffered from long-term malnutrition and was thin with little flesh on his body.
"Madam, Doctor Dong and the others said that there is no profit in cooperating with Ji'an Hall, and they have changed their minds."
Since we can no longer cooperate, there's no need for this meal.
Su Zuo had not yet told Su Luo that he had been kicked out of Anxin Hall.
Profit is inevitable; there can be no profit. Changing your mind at the last minute is only possible if someone offers them a greater profit.
"I understand. If they're not coming to eat, then we'll eat by ourselves."
“Madam, why don’t we go back and eat with Young Master Nangong and the others? I’ll cancel the private room reservation.”
Since the business deal fell through, Qiuyue was worried that Su Luo would be upset. She suggested that Su Luo go back home, where Young Master Nangong and Old Madam Xu would comfort her and make her feel better.
"No need. Just sit down and eat."
Only when you're well-fed can you have the energy to figure things out.
Even if the business fails, Su Luo will never neglect her health.
"Lady Su, it seems I've come at the wrong time!"
Before the man even arrived at the door of the private room, his voice preceded his arrival. He was a man in his thirties, dressed in a long robe, and appeared refined and cultured.
This was the first time Su Luo had met this person, and since the other person addressed her as Lady Su, it was clear that they knew her.
"Who are you?"
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