"Yes, Master's name is Xu Shenyi, and everyone is used to calling him Doctor Xu."
Old Man Li scrutinized Han Luoyu with a serious expression, then suddenly sighed, "Madam, you know the current situation of my shop. Do you really want to take over this shop? As you can see, there are quite a few medicinal herbs in the shop. Taking over the whole thing will require a lot of money!"
"Old Li, I'm the only one who can take over your shop right now. As for this lady, do you think she has that much money?"
Upon hearing that several women wanted to buy the shop, the middle-aged fat man immediately objected.
Besides, she just heard that they have a rather skilled doctor over there.
Regardless of whether there's any exaggeration involved, he can't take that risk.
Having finally managed to suppress Old Man Li, this shop can only be his.
When both sides of the road are open, they will all be medical clinics, and he will be the only one in the entire Yancheng.
In the end, wouldn't he be able to set the price of the medicine? Whether it doubles or triples, the people in the city will have no choice but to accept it.
"You're not welcome here, Fatty Liu. Get out!"
Old Man Li shouted without any politeness.
Fatty Liu glared at Old Man Li, then his gaze finally settled on Han Luoxue: "Madam, you've seen the situation of this shop. I can tell you very clearly here that anyone else who takes over this shop will only face certain death, except for me."
"No matter what business you're in, don't even think about turning it around!"
After saying that, he turned around domineeringly and strode away.
Hearing Fatty Liu's arrogant words, Zhou Jie was so angry she laughed: "Oh dear, I'm so scared!"
Zhou Jie's voice wasn't quiet. The fat man, who had just reached the door, paused and snorted coldly, "It's best if you're scared!"
Han Luoxue was stunned. What was wrong with this person? Didn't he realize that Zhou Jie was just being sarcastic?
"Madam, you just heard it yourself. It's not that I don't want to sell this shop to you, it's just..."
How much silver are you looking to sell this shop for?
Before Old Man Liu could finish speaking, Han Luoxue asked directly.
Old Liu was startled. He thought the girls had been frightened, but he didn't expect them to be so brave.
"Madam, I must remind you, this Fatty Liu has connections with people in the county government. I suggest you be cautious!"
“Last time our store was framed by him, everyone knew that he was the one who did it, but no one could recant their testimony.”
“Look at my shop’s business. In the beginning, many of our old customers trusted us and would come here. But that fat Liu is a real scoundrel. He actually sent people to their homes to threaten them. You know we’re just ordinary people. How could they dare to go against such a bully?”
Hearing this, Zhou Jie's temper flared up: "Is the county magistrate here so arrogant? As an official in charge of the people's livelihood, how can he not stand up for them?"
"Young lady, you're overthinking it. How many officials these days are truly honest? They'll do things for whoever pays the most money."
Old Li gave a bitter smile, his face full of helplessness.
"Then you can give him money!"
If the county magistrate is just a greedy official, then Liu Laotou could have taken action against him just the same way.
"I would like to, but unfortunately this Fatty Liu has long been in cahoots with the magistrate. No matter how much silver I offer, I can't satisfy him."
Han Luoxue's mood suddenly became heavy. She thought of Magistrate Zhu from Wuling Town, who had been in the same situation.
It seems that officials in this era are all pretty much the same; few genuinely care about the people. Once Brother Chen takes office, he'll need to thoroughly reform the system.
"Shopkeeper, we understand what you're saying. Just tell us how much silver you're willing to sell the shop for."
Han Luoxue continued to ask, and Old Man Li sighed and tentatively asked, "Madam, may I ask what you plan to do with this shop after you take it over?"
“If I take over this business, I will definitely take over all the medicinal herbs in the shop with you. Actually, I still hope that you can continue to run the clinic or pharmacy. You may not know this, but there are only two large clinics in Yancheng. If my clinic closes down, all the people of Yancheng will suffer.”
"People's lives are already difficult enough. If they get sick and can't even afford medicine, I really can't imagine how they will live in the future."
Unexpectedly, this old man is a patriot who cares about the people; there aren't many shopkeepers with such a conscience.
Han Luoxue's eyes flickered, and an idea suddenly popped into her head:
"We plan to start with a pharmacy, which can also provide medical consultations and dispensing of medicine. As you can see, we are not locals and have only recently arrived here, so let's start with a pharmacy."
Hearing that they would continue selling medicine, the shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief, but his face remained clouded with worry.
“Madam, I know you are kind-hearted, but look outside, there are those people causing trouble. If this shop wants to continue selling medicine, it will probably be very difficult…”
Han Luoxue smiled nonchalantly: "You can rest assured about that. We have people here who are free. If anyone comes to cause trouble, we'll just drive them away!"
Old Li was shocked. Looking at the seemingly weak woman in front of him, he never expected her to be so ruthless.
Just drive the people outside away? Even he wouldn't dare!
"Well, madam, isn't what you're doing a bit inappropriate?"
Old Li was somewhat disapproving, saying that doing so would give others a handle to use against them.
"Or what else, shopkeeper, do you have any other ideas? Or should I find a few people to go to the entrance of their shop and do what they do?"
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