A buzz of discussion immediately arose in the room. Just as the noise was about to rise, Qiao Yanhe suddenly slammed the teacup she was holding onto the table with a loud thud, silencing everyone present.
Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Meng Zhao said softly, "Gentlemen, although I really can't compromise on the price of this shop, I'm good friends with Chairman Qiao, and I can't refuse her request. How about this, I'll offer a compromise suggestion, and you might want to listen to it?"
Qiao Yanhe tapped the table lightly with her fingertips, her gaze fixed intently on Meng Zhao: "You speak."
Meng Zhao smiled slightly and said calmly, "My proposal is to rent instead of buy. You will only need to pay rent, instead of having to put up a large sum of money to purchase the shop. This will not only reduce your burden, but also..."
Before he could finish speaking, Manager Li retorted, "No, no, the medicinal herbs bureau is of great importance. Merchants from the Western Regions may only come once a year. If we rent a shop, what if something changes in the middle of the term? Wouldn't we have to move every year? How can we do business in the long run!"
Manager He of Yongle Hall glanced at him and said, "I think renting a shop is not a bad idea. If we follow the rules of buying a shop, each shop will have to spend at least several hundred taels of silver. Your Li family pharmacy specializes in precious medicinal materials, so you are naturally rich and powerful. But you should also consider the interests of us small pharmacies."
Upon hearing this, Manager Li's expression darkened slightly. "Brother He, that's not how you calculate it. Even if it's just renting a shop, paying rent every month adds up to a considerable sum over the years."
The argument between the two managers created a tense atmosphere in the private room, as it's always difficult to reach a consensus when money is involved.
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