Gao Zhijun knew that they were doing this for her own good, but she didn't need it.
Digging herbs was not her purpose for making a living. Her goal was not only to open a clinic and cure diseases and save lives, but also to find a way to grow high-yield rice so that the people could have enough food to eat and no longer have to suffer from famine.
As well as those food recipes from her previous life, she wanted to open a restaurant and sell rouge and powder. Each business would make a fortune, so there was no need to engage in the dangerous and worthless practice of digging herbs.
"Aunt, aunts, I don't need to dig herbs to make a living.
I have many businesses I can run, and each one makes more money than digging herbs.
The reason for digging herbs is that, on the one hand, we are in the deep mountains and we want to dig herbs when we see them. There are many snakes, insects, rats and ants in the deep mountains and these herbs are needed to drive them away.
On the other hand, I want to open a clinic once I settle down, and I’ll need a lot of herbs.”
Gao Zhijun explained patiently.
Facing these people who care about her, Gao Zhijun felt warm, and the hard and thick wall in her heart seemed to be shaking a little, as if a corner was about to collapse.
Lowe's stagnation——
What had she heard? Her niece said she had a lot of lucrative business to do, digging herbs because she wanted to open a clinic. A clinic? That was a very lucrative business. She envied her second brother and sister-in-law so much that she wanted to kidnap Miss Gao.
Lu was stagnant——
Oh my god! My daughter is amazing. She has so many valuable businesses and wants to open a clinic. What a great dream! What good deeds did she do to deserve such a wonderful gift from God? Is this compensation?
Yu Shi paused——
She heard some amazing things. She was talking about her second sister-in-law's daughter, who was truly amazing. Not only was she skilled in martial arts, she also knew medicine, could dig herbs, and was good at many businesses. She even wanted to open a clinic. She wondered how much money she could make. Suddenly, she felt her own daughter wasn't as good as hers anymore, and her niece was more appealing.
"My daughter, do you really have other businesses you can do? Do you really want to open a clinic?"
Mrs. Lu didn't disbelieve her daughter's words, she just wanted to confirm it again.
Gao Zhijun said seriously, "Really."
After the villagers finished discussing, the village head said, "Although Gao is teaching us how to dig herbs, we should also be grateful. After discussing with Jinqian, I think we should make it clear to everyone that Gao is teaching you how to dig herbs. How much you dig is your business and has nothing to do with Gao. Also, whether you can sell the herbs you dig, and how much silver you get for them, has nothing to do with Gao. These are the risks and responsibilities you should bear. If everyone agrees, go to Jinqian to sign a contract. If not, then you don't need to learn."
The village head stated all the conditions.
Everyone started discussing the headman's words again. Some people thought it was reasonable, while others thought it was a bit inhumane.
"I think this is acceptable. Miss Gao is teaching us how to dig herbs, but it's impossible for her to also take care of the sales. So, she might as well hire us to dig, so she can make more money."
"That's right. I agree to sign it too."
"Exactly. Isn't it said that a master can only lead you to the door, but the practice depends on yourself?"
"Yes, I've never heard of anyone saying that a matchmaker can guarantee a marriage and the birth of a son."
"Yes, I am willing to sign."
"I'm willing to sign too. As long as I work hard, I can definitely dig up a lot of herbs."
Some people disagree.
"Why? She just says we can dig this and that, but we have to work so hard to dig herbs. When we get to our destination, the pharmacy won't buy them. Not only will we have to work so hard, but we also have to climb mountains and drain water to carry the herbs with us. In the end, we won't make a penny."
"Exactly. I don't know what she's up to. She wants to hurt us like this."
"Everyone, listen to me. If she doesn't sell the herbs, we'll mortgage her belongings."
"I think it's feasible. After all, I have dug the herbs, and I must ask her to help sell them."
The ones who made the most noise were Tong and Fang, especially Tong, because she was the one who said she wanted to use Gao Zhijun's things as collateral.
"Uncle Lizheng, I will not teach these people who oppose me how to learn about herbs.
If any of you are friends with them, take them to dig herbs secretly or teach them to identify herbs.
I'm going to be frank with you, so I won't teach you. The herbs they dig have nothing to do with me, but they do with you."
Listen to what they are saying. They are such a bunch of ungrateful people. If such people dare to teach them, they must be tired of their lives.
Although she was not afraid, it would only take a few minutes to deal with them, but it would dirty her hands.
"Girl, don't worry, you don't have to teach these people. If they cause trouble, I will work with their clan leader to drive their family out of Huo Village."
The village head assured Gao Zhijun, then said to the villagers, "Those who agree can go find Jinqian."
Villagers lined up to sign the contract.
Huo Jinqian only prepared a contract. If anyone agreed, he would help sign it and let the villagers press their thumbs.
The relatives of the women who had caused trouble wanted to sign, but Huo Jinqian refused. They went back and gave their wives a good beating before letting them go.
Because Lu Guizhi and the contract signing were delayed, Huo Jinqian asked everyone to rest for a day and set off tomorrow.
Gao Zhijun began to teach the villagers who signed to identify herbs and took them to dig herbs nearby.
Of course, Tong and Fang also wanted to follow, but they were driven away by the villagers.
He wanted to make a scene, but was glared at by the wife of the village head and the wives of the clan leaders. He had no choice but to go back obediently and did not dare to cause trouble again for fear of being kicked out of Huojia Village.
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