Chapter 4 Herb Collection
The medicine-preparing lady skillfully placed a plastic sheet on the wooden counter. "Uncle Zhang, can you open it and let me see the quality first?"
"Hey hey." Uncle Zhang opened the bamboo basket covered with cloth and poured all the twenty or so plump Ganoderma lucidum still covered with mud inside onto the plastic sheet.
Looking at the rolling Ganoderma lucidum, Chen Yuanchuan's eyes lit up. Oh my goodness, can I pick so many?
Chen Yuanchuan scanned it using the herbal identification function of the traditional Chinese medicine system.
Name: Ganoderma lucidum.
Appearance: The cap is semicircular to kidney-shaped, with a reddish-brown to purple-black surface, and the stipe is lateral, cylindrical, and slightly dark.
Smell: It has the unique aroma of Ganoderma lucidum, which is rich and long-lasting, without any peculiar smell.
Conclusion: This medicinal material is pure, rich in active ingredients and has high medicinal value.
The medicine-preparing aunt examined a few flowers, then leaned forward to take a deep sniff. She showed a satisfied expression and quickly completed the deal with Uncle Zhang.
Cheerful Uncle Zhang wrapped several hundred-dollar bills tightly in rags, stuffed them into his trouser pockets, and turned away.
Seeing this, Chen Yuanchuan quickly chased after him and called out loudly outside the store.
"Uncle Zhang, Uncle Zhang, wait a minute."
Uncle Zhang turned his head with a hesitant look, and the wrinkles on his dark face became deeper.
"Young man, are you calling me?"
Chen Yuanchuan grinned broadly, "Yes, Uncle Zhang, I was just at the herbal medicine shop and saw the Ganoderma lucidum you dug. It was so delicious. I wanted to ask where you dug it."
Zhang Bo understood, looked Chen Yuanchuan up and down, and replied slowly:
"Young man, don't look at how much I've dug. It's too dangerous there. I, an old man, have spent half my life training to master the skill of picking herbs there. If I wasn't so poor, I wouldn't want to go there."
Chen Yuanchuan was a young and fearless person, eager to test the effectiveness of the system's prescription. He put his hands on Zhang Bo's shoulders and said earnestly:
"Uncle Zhang, please, I really need it. I will think carefully about whether it is dangerous or not."
The thin old man looked at Chen Yuanchuan, who was tall and strong, and was a little scared. He sighed and told him the address.
That is a rain forest called "Luoyin" which is hundreds of kilometers away from here.
Chen Yuanchuan was overjoyed. He scrolled through the information about Luoyin Rain Forest on his phone and booked a high-speed rail ticket and hotel room for three days later.
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After two hours of flight and car travel, Xi Qing and the R&D team finally arrived at a village on the edge of the Luoyin rainforest.
The purpose of their trip was clear - to assess whether this rainforest area had the potential to be contracted for the cultivation of rare medicinal herbs.
As the car slowly drives in, what comes into view are quaint buildings and lush vegetation, which is watered by rain almost all year round.
Fine raindrops slid down the eaves, making a pleasant dripping sound, which intertwined with the croaking of frogs and chirping of cicadas coming from the distant rainforest. The air was filled with a fresh scent mixed with soil and vegetation.
The group first went to the only inn in the village to stay. Although the inn looked very run-down, the owner had kept it clean, so it wasn't too unbearable.
Everyone put their luggage away and began preparing for work.
Xi Qing, dressed in casual clothes, sat cross-legged on a bamboo chair near the hotel front desk, playing with his mobile phone idly.
Although the furnishings at the front desk were very shabby, once one's eyes fell on Xi Qing, one would suddenly feel that the humble place was bright and the surroundings became like a high-end farmhouse.
Li Yan, who was in charge of market research among her colleagues, smiled brightly and moved to sit opposite Xi Qing in sneakers.
Li Yan has black curly hair, and her appearance is charming yet elegant:
"Mr. Xi, we have preliminarily selected several suitable plots of land suitable for growing a variety of rare medicinal herbs, especially Panax notoginseng and Ganoderma lucidum. The market demand is high and the price is stable."
Xi Qing clearly stated that the main purpose of these medicinal materials is not to be sold directly, but to be used for Chunzhi's internal research and development and production of medicines.
Li Yan quickly adjusted her thinking and gave a more appropriate answer.
They sometimes looked down to check documents, and sometimes looked up to exchange opinions, and the atmosphere was harmonious.
At this moment, a crisp bell rang, and the door of the hotel was pushed open. A wet and handsome man was dragging a heavy suitcase in - it was Chen Yuanchuan!
The two people present looked out the door at the same time. When Xi Qing saw the dusty Chen Yuanchuan, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
Are you surprised? Are you surprised?
The breathless Chen Yuanchuan also noticed Xi Qing at this time, which was like a bolt from the blue.
I never expected that I would run into Xi Qing, the plague god, in this desolate village. What is the probability of that?
Under normal circumstances, Chen Yuanchuan would definitely notice Li Yan, an intellectual beauty who perfectly suits his aesthetic taste, but now all his thoughts were occupied by Xi Qing's half-smile.
My mood suddenly became very nervous. I almost forgot to take the key from the hotel owner and was startled by the owner's call.
Chen Yuanchuan's face turned green, wrinkled up like he was constipated, and he wailed silently.
Help! I've embarrassed myself in front of the person I hate the most. Stab me to death!
But on the surface, Chen Yuanchuan still tried to remain calm, pretending not to know Xi Qing. He stared intently at the number on the key, walked quickly to the end of the corridor, and entered the room.
Chen Yuanchuan's acting skills were totally unbearable. Li Yan could clearly see that the handsome young man who had just come in knew her boss and had a very bad impression of her boss.
So I stole a glance to see the boss's reaction, and was a little surprised.
Is he really that scary? Xi Qing's eyes flashed with a smile as he followed Chen Yuanchuan stumbling into the room. Only then did he calm down and continue the previous conversation with Li Yan.
In the afternoon, the Luoyin Rain Forest finally had a brief break from the rain. The sun shone through the gaps in the clouds, casting a golden glow on this mysterious land.
Taking advantage of this rare good weather, Xi Qing and his team, fully equipped, set out towards the preliminarily selected plots of land, ready for an in-depth investigation.
In the team, professional inspectors hold advanced electronic equipment and conduct meticulous inspections of the soil and water quality along the way.
As the data continued to accumulate, gratifying results gradually appeared on the screen.
The inspector looked up at Xi Qing and said excitedly, "Mr. Xi, judging from the nutrient content of the soil and the physical and chemical properties of the water, this is an excellent place for growing Chinese herbal medicines."
Upon hearing this, Xi Qing nodded with satisfaction and was about to move on when he suddenly heard a muffled cry of pain from afar. The tone was very familiar.
Xi Qing's expression froze. Holding a trekking pole, he pushed aside layers of green plants and scurried through the slippery mud until he passed the last obstacle.
Go back a few minutes.
With the medicinal material scanning cheat turned on, Chen Yuanchuan transformed himself into an experienced herbalist, running around in this dangerous rainforest, collecting the medicinal materials he needed as smoothly as flowing water.
Chen Yuanchuan couldn't help but feel a little proud as he shook the weight of the bamboo basket on his back.
As he was frantically harvesting with a small shovel in hand, a bamboo pit viper, two fingers thick, lurked silently in the grass under his feet until its cold vertical pupils locked onto its favorite prey.
Chen Yuanchuan's legs were numb and he was about to adjust his posture when the Bamboo Leaf Green Snake suddenly attacked. It shot up like an arrow and bit Chen Yuanchuan's ankle accurately.
"grass!"
The sudden severe pain made Chen Yuanchuan's whole body tremble violently.
Looking down, he saw blood trickling down his ankle, and a clear snake tooth mark was clearly visible. Then, the Bamboo Leaf Green Snake scurried away from the crime scene.
Chen Yuanchuan had no time to deal with the murderer. He fell to the ground with a thud, his face pale and cold sweat breaking out.
Although the situation is extremely dangerous, Chen Yuanchuan, who values his life, will not be so careless as to fight an unprepared battle.
A sharp dizziness surged into his head, and white light flashed before his eyes. Chen Yuanchuan felt hot and cold, and in such a hot and humid environment, he actually shivered.
Forcing down the strange feeling in his body, Chen Yuanchuan bit the tip of his tongue, closed his eyes and summoned the redemption mall in the traditional Chinese medicine system, quickly searching for the serum that could restrain the bamboo leaf green snake.
As he was dazzled, he heard a flurry of footsteps from a distance, gradually growing stronger. Chen Yuanchuan subconsciously raised his eyes.
Xi Qing, whose legs were covered in mud, was panting heavily, leaning on a trekking pole. A few ridiculous dead branches and leaves were stuck in his messy hair, and his amber eyes reflected Chen Yuanchuan's figure.
Xi Qing knelt on one knee, placed one hand on Chen Yuanchuan, and asked anxiously, "Yuanchuan, what's going on?"
"I was bitten by a snake... a bamboo green snake." Chen Yuanchuan glanced at Xi Qing, paused for a moment, and added with difficulty.
Xi Qing's R&D team also rushed over after hearing the news. When they heard these words, they naturally took out the corresponding serum from the medicine box and handed it to the boss.
Are you kidding? Just a vague voice made the boss panic. Doesn’t it show how much the boss cares about this handsome young man?
Anyone with a little insight would know what to do when given this opportunity to show their affection.
Xi Qing held the needle and drew out all the serum in the glass bottle, moving as fast as flowing water. His gestures were rigorous and elegant, and his fingertips exuded a cold jade-like texture.
Ignoring Chen Yuanchuan's hesitant expression, Xi Qing looked solemn. He placed one hand on the vein in his arm and slowly injected the serum with the other.
Although the pain in my ankle was unbearable, the warm touch of my fingertips on my skin was particularly clear.
After a while, Chen Yuanchuan finally calmed down, took a long breath, and subconsciously looked at Xi Qing who was still half-kneeling. A feeling of powerlessness that he had nowhere to vent arose in his heart.
Chen Yuanchuan closed his eyes helplessly. No matter what, this time, he still accepted Xi Qing's favor.
Being watched by so many people was a bit embarrassing. Chen Yuanchuan gritted his teeth and tried to stand up halfway with his hands, but his legs gave out and he fell straight down.
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