Chapter 103 Exposing Fake Ginseng
Having been doing business in the town for so long, this was the first time that Lin Xi had seen the streets so busy.
The two main roads are filled with all kinds of small stalls. According to Dai Jiner, this is the busiest market before the New Year, but it is only this time.
In the days ahead, everyone will prepare for the New Year.
However, there were only Lin Xi and Xiao Yongyan at home, so there was nothing special that needed to be prepared. Just make sure they didn't starve to death.
Today I came out mainly to go shopping and buy some food.
There were all kinds of things being sold on the street, and Lin Xi suddenly remembered that if she ate something fresh, she could also increase her experience points in the Shennong system.
"System, turn on the scanning function."
[Ding, received the host's request, and started scanning for the host. 】
Soon, everything in front of Lin Xi was labeled with a small label with a brief introduction to these things.
"Look, there are a lot of people gathered in front!" Dai Jin'er pointed to a small blanket not far away and ran over on her own.
People's nature of watching fun is probably impossible to erase. Lin Xi and Xiao Yongyan smiled at each other and followed.
It turned out that there was a thin man shopping, with only a small basket in front of him.
Lin Xi heard people around him ask again, "Boss, is this thing of yours really ginseng?"
The man said in an exaggerated tone, "This is the best stuff I have. You can't buy it even if you go to the county town. Why do you still doubt me?"
Dai Jin'er was also curious, "We don't know each other, how can we know whether what you bought is real or fake."
The man waved his hand indifferently, "If you don't want to buy it, then don't buy it. I spent more than half a year and only dug up these few ginsengs. You should know that the ginsengs I dug are all hundred-year-old wild ginsengs, which are used to treat diseases and save lives. You are lucky to have met me! Usually, this thing must be sold for a hundred taels of silver per ginseng, but now I will give you ten taels of silver per ginseng."
But even ten taels of silver was not cheap for everyone. After looking for a long time, they prepared to leave.
At this time, the man lifted the cloth in the basket again, revealing some small ginsengs underneath. "If you think this is too expensive, you can buy these five-year-old ones. They are not expensive, only 800 coins each."
Compared with ten taels, the price of eight hundred wen seems so affordable.
"As for whether it's true or not, don't worry. I'm from Shangxiaotang Village here. If you have any questions, just come to me," said the man.
Seeing that the man even revealed his address, Dai Jiner thought she might as well buy some money.
She is now following Lin Xigan and earning a considerable income. This wild ginseng is a rare treasure and will come in handy sooner or later.
Just as she was about to pay, Lin Xi grabbed her arm and said, "Don't buy it. He's selling Platycodon grandiflorum and Codonopsis pilosula, not ginseng."
These two things look somewhat similar to ginseng, but the prices are very different.
Lin Xi's business was not high, but several people around her heard it and turned around to look at her.
Dai Jiner asked, "Do you recognize it?"
"When I first came to Taoli Village, I had nothing at home, so I sold Chinese medicinal herbs at that time," said Lin Xi.
When she said that, Dai Jin'er suddenly remembered that Lin Xi knew Chinese medicinal herbs, and if she said the medicine was fake, it must be fake.
"It's so abominable. He actually sells fake products that can cure diseases and save lives." Dai Jin'er said angrily.
Immediately, gossipers in the crowd started spreading the word, "Boss, someone said you're selling fake goods!"
When the man heard this, he immediately stood up and glanced around angrily, "You are spreading rumors about me! If you have the guts, stand up!"
The crowd automatically made way for Lin Xi. Xiao Yongyan wanted to pull the person behind him, but Lin Xi stopped him.
They are just small vendors, and Lin Xi has never been afraid of anyone.
The vendor walked past the crowd and stood in front of Lin Xi, looking quite unfriendly, "You're the one who said I was selling fake medicine?"
Lin Xi was not afraid at all and remained calm. "You know whether you sold fake medicine or not. It's not that I want to say anything, but you were selling fake medicine in the first place."
"Huh, do you know what real ginseng looks like? How dare you say that?" the vendor said sarcastically.
Lin Xi rolled her eyes. How could she have never seen ginseng? Her original body was raised in a marquis's mansion with luxury. It was normal for her to take a few ginsengs to regulate her body.
Seeing Lin Xi smiling but not saying anything, the vendor perked up, "She is really just bragging, ignore her!"
Just as the vendor was about to leave, Lin Xi pointed to the five-year-old mountain ginseng in his basket and said, "This thing is called Platycodon grandiflorum, and it is a traditional Chinese medicine. Its main function is to clear the lungs and eliminate phlegm, and to relieve sore throat and discharge pus."
She pointed at the so-called century-old ginseng and said, "This thing is Codonopsis pilosula, which replenishes the middle and replenishes qi, strengthens the spleen and benefits the lungs. As for whether what I said is right, please ask a doctor to come and ask him."
The hawker never expected that Lin Xi was actually an expert and actually pointed out everything one by one.
He quickly picked up his small basket and prepared to slip away.
However, the angry crowd around blocked the peddler's way. If he didn't run away, people might not believe Lin Xi's words.
But now the peddler ran so fast, obviously he was feeling guilty. It seemed that what the young lady said was right, this guy must be selling fake medicine.
Those who had just been cheated out of their money were furious. "You actually sold fake medicine. You are so cruel. Give me back my money, give me back my money!"
The vendor was trapped in the gambling and couldn't leave. Someone happened to recognize the doctor who came to the market and "grabbed" him. "Doctor, please help me see if this guy is selling ginseng."
The old doctor picked up the thing helplessly, took a look at it, and said with a smile, "What ginseng? This is Platycodon grandiflorum and Codonopsis pilosula. The price is far less than that of ginseng!"
With the doctor's confirmation, everyone became even more angry.
The peddler was forced to pay back the money while being pointed at and scolded. He thought that he had traveled all over the country to cheat people, but he had never been treated like this.
It's all because of that woman.
"Get out of my way! Get out of my way!" The peddler took out a dagger from somewhere and waved it. The people around him jumped away instantly, fearing that they would get hurt.
"Bitch!" The vendor stabbed Lin Xi with a dagger.
At the critical moment, Xiao Yongyan pushed Lin Xi away, but the peddler's dagger stabbed Xiao Yongyan directly in the back.
Lin Xi watched Xiao Yongyan fall on her, his breathing becoming heavier and heavier. She felt a sticky sensation on her hands and her nose was filled with the smell of blood.
"Xiao Yongyan, Xiao Yongyan!"
"Don't be afraid, Xi'er, I'm fine."
Even though his clothes were stained with blood, he insisted that he was fine.
Lin Xi grabbed Xiao Yongyan in confusion, "Doctor, where is the doctor!"
The people around came to their senses and quickly pushed the old doctor to the front, but it was inconvenient to treat the patient in public.
Dai Jiner found a strong man for help and carried Xiao Yongyan to the old doctor's clinic.
Lin Xi was almost unable to think at this moment. The scene of Xiao Yongyan falling down kept replaying in front of her eyes. She didn't dare to imagine what would happen if one day Xiao Yongyan was no longer in the world.
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