Since we're going to make a sale, we should make as much money as possible, so we don't always find ourselves in situations where we can't explain why we spend money.
So this time she specially selected a 300-year-old ginseng, hoping to make more money. If the price offered is not high enough, she will not sell it.
Upon hearing this, Manager Li glanced at Liu Shile a few more times. The girl was wearing old, patched clothes and her shoes were almost worn out, but she was still fair and tender, which seemed somewhat contradictory.
Thinking about it this way, the joy of discovering the precious medicinal herb dissipated somewhat, and he began to ask about her background and identity.
It must be said that population management was not so strict at that time, and no introduction letter was needed to go out, so Liu Shile could say whatever she wanted.
But since this time she was going to make money openly and honestly, Liu Shile didn't lie. She told him where she was from and why she came to the capital, and then looked at the person in front of her pitifully.
“Well, young comrade, this ginseng has intact roots and is in good condition. More importantly, it is very old, which is quite rare. However, we have regulations for purchasing it, so we can only give you a maximum of 900 yuan for this ginseng.”
Manager Li felt somewhat uneasy. If this young girl were to sell the wild ginseng to a "red capitalist" or resell it elsewhere, the price would be far more than this.
However, having encountered such good ginseng, he didn't want to let it go, so he gritted his teeth and offered such a price, because it wasn't for his own benefit.
Liu Shile raised an eyebrow. Only 900 yuan? Isn't that a bit too low a price? Ginseng is priced by the gram, you know.
The one she took out must have cost at least 800 yuan. Even by today's standards, it's worth more than 900 yuan!
"Hey, Comrade Li, you can't bully me just because I'm young. Everyone says ginseng is priced by the gram, so how come such a big one is only 900 yuan?"
Is Liu Shile the kind of person who would suffer a loss? Not at all. Although she was shocked recently and subconsciously wanted to do something for the world, it doesn't mean she's willing to be fooled.
Seeing her like this, Manager Li gave a wry smile, "Young lady, it's not that I'm bullying you, but our situations are different now. I'm still giving you the best price."
If you don't want to sell it, then I won't force you to buy it. But young man, I still hope you can sell it to our pharmacy.
He really wanted to tell her that an elderly person needed this, but he couldn't bring himself to say it. The young girl was definitely getting ripped off at that price, but he was helpless about it.
Hmm, this man doesn't seem to be lying. He clearly wants to buy this ginseng, but he's trying his best to restrain himself. This old man is really contradictory.
Liu Shile eventually sold the ginseng. To be honest, she didn't really need it; she had plenty in her warehouse. However, she did make some demands, and in the end, both parties were quite satisfied with the transaction.
With the money, Liu Shile refused to compromise herself any longer. She went straight to a state-run restaurant, bought food, and ordered medicinal cuisine before returning to the hospital with the meal.
Upon entering the ward, Liu Shile saw her father lying on the bed, seemingly lost in thought. She paused slightly, walked over, and gently said, "Dad, dinner's ready."
Liu Weisong then came to his senses, forced a smile, and said, "Oh, Lele's back. Have you eaten?"
He actually wanted to ask if the matter had gone through, but in the end he didn't ask. He felt that he was a failure, that he had to rely on his child for everything.
He also felt sorry for the child, clearly...
Fortunately, she is recovering well, which puts his mind at ease. However, he doesn't want to be a burden on the children, and he needs to think carefully about how to live their lives from now on.
Liu Shile smiled and said, "No, I'm going to eat with Dad. Dad, I'll let you in on a little secret: I was really lucky this time. I dug up a hundred-year-old ginseng and sold it for a lot of money."
She didn't hide the price; after all, she wasn't planning to just come once and leave it at that. The price of a ginseng root wasn't something she would lie about.
When Liu Weisong saw the hand gesture she made, he wanted to say 90, but when he thought about the price of a century-old ginseng, his eyes almost popped out of his head.
"Lele, Lele, how much do you want?" His voice trembled a little. Really, although he had made a lot of money in his life and had seen all kinds of croakers, was it a bit exaggerated to sell a ginseng for 900?
If Liu Shile knew what her father was thinking, she would probably be so depressed she'd vomit blood. Damn it, he bought a 300-year-old ginseng for only 900 yuan. What a bargain!
Unfortunately, she didn't know, so she nodded and said 900 yuan. Of course, she kept her voice very low, and only Liu Weisong could hear her.
After she finished speaking, she smiled and said, "Oh, by the way, Dad, I ordered two medicinal meals for you. I heard that the chef is a master at making medicinal meals. Take good care of yourself and try to recover from your injuries as soon as possible."
At this moment, Liu Weisong was both moved and helpless, and also somewhat agreed with his wife's words: this child is a bit of a spendthrift!
At this rate, no amount of money would be enough, right? Poor Shihua, she has to support herself and her sister as well.
It's all because he's a useless father; otherwise, how could he let his child suffer like this? However, if his leg can heal, even if he can't live like a normal person, he can still go back to his old job.
Yes, Liu Weisong felt he should cheer up. Life was much better now than before, at least he didn't have to live in fear anymore.
Even though he thought this way, he was still heartbroken. "Lele, Dad doesn't eat any medicinal food. You can return it after you eat, and we can make it again when we get home."
Ever since Xi'er learned to make medicinal cuisine, the family has been eating it from time to time. He thought that homemade food is always cheaper than store-bought, right?
He knew his daughter wasn't cut out for cooking, so he didn't force her. He was already content that someone had brought him here for treatment.
"No way! I've already ordered it, there's no reason to cancel it. Besides, Dad, do you think I've lost weight? Can't you let me benefit from your generosity and take good care of myself?"
Liu Shile winked playfully. Turning down the delicious medicinal meal was absolutely out of the question. Well, no matter what, she wouldn't mistreat herself!
Liu Weisong looked at the child with a mixture of anger and heartache, thinking that she had never eaten anything good since she was a child, so he nodded.
Then, as if remembering something, she stared at Liu Shile and earnestly whispered, "Lele, keep that money carefully. Don't spend it recklessly, and don't let your mother know, understand?"
Huh? Liu Shile was eating and almost choked when she heard this. Was this her dad?
Perhaps it was the obvious surprise in Liu Shile's eyes that made Liu Weisong a little uncomfortable, so he chuckled twice before saying, "Lele, you and your brother still have to go to school. Having money in your hands will put your mind at ease."
He knew very well that the two children's insistence on going to school would not only fail to bring in any income for the family, but would also cost a lot of money, which would make his wife very unhappy.
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