Chapter 137 Su Qing, a local indigenous person, is suspicious
Godwin was just teasing the believer out of boredom, but she actually clenched his hand tightly. Godwin wanted to pull his hand back, but the believer refused to let him. After a few times, Godwin suddenly became docile.
Although he was the one who made the first move, the believer's response was too enthusiastic, which made Godwin fall into a daze.
Even after signing the contract, Godwin's ears were still red.
The feeling of being responded to unexpectedly was like stepping into a soft cotton cloud. Although there was fog all around the body, the fog seemed to carry a magical fantasy, making Long feel dizzy and happy.
He felt as if he had forgotten something, but there was nothing he could do. His brain was on strike at the moment and he couldn't remember it at all.
Godwin stared at their intertwined hands, completely unaware of the conversation in his ears.
Shen Jiang's cooperation with Kunyuan's boss went surprisingly smoothly. Boss Chen, fearing she'd regret it later, immediately called a lawyer to draft a contract and finalize the deal.
Boss Chen felt he had gotten a great deal. Even if Kunyuan ultimately failed to recover, at least the land and factory would still be his. But if Kunyuan truly turned the tide this time, he'd have scored a huge bargain, never having to worry about his medicine supply again.
In the past, the two most troublesome things were controlling costs and finding good medicinal materials, and selling the medicines.
Shen Jiang's joining undoubtedly solved the former problem directly for him. What's more, he didn't have to worry about Shen Jiang selling inferior products as good ones. After all, Shen Jiang was the second partner of Kunyuan. If there were problems with the Chinese patent medicines sold by Kunyuan, her interests would be directly damaged.
Shen Jiang was also pleased with the outcome. She wasn't particularly interested in business. While she didn't have enough capital right now, she was sure she could open a small herbal medicine factory in the future. However, she found it cumbersome. Opening her own factory meant doing everything herself: purchasing equipment, training workers, cultivating relationships, and developing markets—all of which required significant effort and time.
Shen Jiang now has more and more patients coming to see her. She usually has to treat patients and spend time studying and summarizing, so she really doesn't have the energy to do these things anymore. Instead of hiring someone, she would rather choose to work with Kunyuan, who already has experience.
Boss Chen thought that Shen Jiang, as a partner, would not harm his interests, but he didn't know that Shen Jiang had the same idea.
After discussing several cooperation plans, Shen Jiang made the final decision: Shen Jiang would provide the medicinal materials, Boss Chen would be responsible for production and sales, and the final profit would be divided 50-50, but the medicines must be unconditionally supplied to Mingxintang first.
Shen Jiang thought of the security guard at the gate who had been slacking off when he entered the store earlier, and asked, "Boss Chen, the security guard at the gate shouldn't be your relative, right?"
Boss Chen was confused by her nonsensical question: "No."
Shen Jiang hinted, "The guardhouse is Kunyuan's first facade. The guards' mental state represents Kunyuan's state. The gate is also the most important line of defense in the factory. There are so many production materials in the factory. If someone wants to take something away from the factory..."
She didn't need to say the rest. Boss Chen said seriously, "I will immediately replace the security guards with new ones."
Shen Jiang felt relieved. She thought for a moment and said, "I'll arrange for the herbs to arrive in three days. Our first batch of medicine will be Xiaoyao Pills."
The main reason is that this medicine is in great demand in Mingxin Hall, so Shen Jiang naturally made the decision.
Boss Chen nodded. It just so happened that the factory was currently making Xiaoyao Pills, and the workers were already very skilled. Later, he could compare the two batches to see how different they were.
Godwin still had a strange smile on his face until he followed the believers back to Mingxin Hall.
Although their hands had been loosened for a long time, it did not affect Godwin's good mood.
The yellow-gray sky, the lackluster sunlight, and the cramped space—all the things that had originally made Godwin unhappy seemed to have disappeared.
Godwin frowned, wondering how he could have fallen to this point.
In this environment, is it time to be satisfied?
Godwin's face darkened, silently condemning himself. The poor environment was one thing, but he was also devoid of magical energy, and his daily energy depended on food. If danger arose, his frail body wouldn't be able to protect his followers.
Shen Jiang quickly noticed the low pressure emanating from the boss beside him. There was nothing he could do. The gloomy look on the other person's face, as if he was about to go berserk at any moment, was too scary.
Shen Jiang asked cautiously, "Lord Godwin, are you okay?"
Godwin looked at her seriously, his golden eyes captivating.
"When do we eat?"
Shen Jiang was stunned, then she realized it was almost time for dinner. She quickly said, "You can go right now. I'll take you there."
She didn't expect that the boss ate so much at noon and digested it so quickly.
But the meal was not peaceful at this moment. While waiting for the food, an uninvited guest appeared in front of Shen Jiang.
Su Qing had originally just come to the store to check things out and was about to leave, but ever since she saw the exceptionally good-looking young man next to Shen Jiang, all that came to her mind was the man's unruly appearance and the intimate expression Shen Jiang showed when she spoke to him.
Who was that man? His family background, work situation, and what was his relationship with Shen Jiang? These questions kept Su Qing restless all afternoon, and she desperately wanted to know the answers.
Su Qing stood condescendingly before Shen Jiang. She saw her hair disheveled with sweat, looking dusty and travel-weary, a stark contrast to the delicate, relaxed young man beside her. A subtle glimmer of joy flashed through Su Qing's heart. Although her senior was far ahead in her profession, she was usually unkempt, unlike her, who was always polished and presentable.
"Senior, long time no see."
Shen Jiang hadn't even seen the person yet, but when he heard the voice, his brows furrowed. Godwin didn't even glance at the person who came, but was now staring intently in the direction of the kitchen.
"Senior, this restaurant is always so popular that there's always a line. Do you mind if I sit down and eat with you?"
Shen Jiang said expressionlessly: "I do mind."
Honestly, Shen Jiang really had to give Su Qing a second thought. She had opened a Chinese medicine clinic across from Mingxin Hall, and every day they were throwing charitable events to attract business, yet now she could chat and laugh with her like nothing had happened. If she hadn't known for a long time that Su Qing was the boss behind Qingde Hall, Shen Jiang would have been completely fooled by her.
Wait, Su Qing didn't think she didn't know she was the boss behind Qingdetang, did she? Shen Jiang's mouth twitched. No wonder she didn't come to the last opening across the street. It turned out that either she didn't care about the store, or she deliberately didn't want her to know.
The decent smile on Su Qing's face froze for a moment, and she looked hurt. She was at a loss: "Senior sister, I think you seem to have some misunderstanding about me..."
A question slowly emerged in Shen Jiang's mind: What the hell is she doing?
Godwin finally noticed the person before him, but his gaze wasn't on Su Qing's face, but on the dazzling gemstone necklace around her neck. The perfectly cut, top-quality diamond, framed by a ring of diamond fragments, was exquisite and unique, gleaming brilliantly even under the lights of this small, insignificant restaurant.
Godwin's eyes lit up as he thought of his treasure trove, which Perrin had plundered. He had never expected such a remarkable gem to be found in this place. This one, though smaller, was more unique in shape. He declared it his!
Su Qing felt the man's extremely passionate gaze directed at her, and she suddenly felt a little proud.
"Hello, I'm Su Qing."
From a distance, the man's appearance was already remarkable. But up close, Su Qing was momentarily struck by his striking presence. She appeared calm, but her heart was roiling. She acted gracefully, smiling broadly, and sat down.
However, the other party's self-introduction did not appear as Su Qing expected. Godwin looked at the girl opposite arrogantly and said directly: "This gem is good."
Su Qing was stunned, then smiled. She casually tucked one side of her hair behind her ear, revealing her perfect collarbone. "Thank you. This diamond was a gift from my parents when I turned eighteen. It means a lot to me. The jade on you is also very special."
The jade pendant around his neck looked familiar, but Su Qing didn't think much of it. After all, almost all jade on the market was carved into this shape. She looked at the man with a touch of disdain, and more than that, disappointment. It was a shame to waste such a beautiful person. On their first meeting, he had blatantly examined her valuables. She had thought he was special, but in reality, he was just like most men.
Su Qing thought the other party's enthusiastic eyes were just a desire for the value of precious jewelry, but she didn't know that the other party really wanted to take the necklace. Shen Jiang immediately understood what the boss was thinking. The boss was definitely interested in the gem necklace on Su Qing and wanted to get it.
Can't!
Considering Su Qing's wealth, a gem this large would be worth a fortune. Shen Jiang had already imagined a series of subsequent scenes in her mind, where her boss would angrily snatch the necklace and be sent to prison, causing an uproar. She quickly said, "What's so good about this little crystal? Look, it's not even as big as my fingernail. I'd be lost if I dropped it."
Godwin nodded. The believer's words made sense. This gem was indeed very small, indeed far smaller than the gems in his treasury. If it weren't for the tiny diamonds inlaid on the edge, which added a lot of points to its appearance, Godwin would never have given it a second glance.
Su Qing's mouth twitched slightly. Looking at the man and woman who had reached an agreement in front of her, she really wanted to say: "Where did this bumpkin come from? He mistook a pink diamond for a crystal and even commented on it. It's so vulgar!"
The diamond on her neck was a rare colored diamond bought at an auction at a high price. Even all the shops on this street combined were not as valuable as this diamond. The thought of being treated as an ordinary crystal by such ignorant people shattered the perfect mask on Su Qing's face.
Shen Jiang hadn't expected her words to have such an effect. Seeing the constipated look on Su Qing's face, she couldn't help but laugh. It turned out that what Su Qing couldn't stand the most was being questioned about the value of her belongings. Watching Su Qing leave angrily, Shen Jiang thought to herself, next time Su Qing comes, she'll use this trick!
Su Qing had lost interest in finding out the man's background. In her opinion, this superficial Phoenix man and Shen Jiang were a good match. One had a deceptive appearance, the other had the aura of a genius, but that was all just an illusion. Inside, they were both equally vulgar and unpresentable.
Although she couldn't get the answer by asking in person, Su Qing finally found out the background of the man next to Shen Jiang.
A member of an ethnic minority from the deep mountains of southwest China, he met Shen Jiang through medicinal herbs. He was also the son of a local herbal farmer. To put it nicely, his family made a lot of money selling Chinese medicinal herbs. To put it bluntly, he was just a farmer with little education.
Su Qing couldn't understand why Shen Jiang would fall for such a person.
Just because of that face?
But soon, Su Qing found out the reason.
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