Chapter 147 Everyone has their own expertise, and no one is better than her!
"Manager Mi, I plan to sell all the shops I have and buy that three-story shop on the street."
Mi Zhenchuan put down the ledger in his hand and said, "Fifth Miss, our shop is already one of the largest in the rice industry. Moving to a bigger place would be a waste, as we don't have that much business."
He knew the place Ji Qingwu was referring to; it was the largest restaurant in the city.
“Who said we were going to keep opening the grain shop?” she asked, raising an eyebrow.
Mi Zhenchuan asked in surprise, "What does Fifth Miss mean?"
Ji Qingwu explained his plan: "Let's switch to a new business and open a clinic. The first floor will be a pharmacy for dispensing and decocting medicine, and the second floor will be a clinic for doctors to see patients."
The largest clinic in Lin'an was Qingchuntang. Despite its high consultation fees, the clinic was always thriving, and patients had to wait in long lines to see a doctor.
How could any other clinic compare to Qingchuntang?
Ji Qingwu continued, "This clinic is different from others."
Mi Zhenchuan asked, puzzled, "Fifth Miss, what exactly is the difference? I would like to hear the details."
Ji Qingwu's eyes shone brightly as she said, "What I'm talking about is a health clinic specifically for women of childbearing age, where they can check up their health, treat infertility, and provide childbirth and postpartum care."
Mi Zhenchuan was speechless for a long time.
He is over forty years old. His first wife died in childbirth, along with their unborn child. He has not remarried since.
Based on his years of business experience, this line of work was definitely profitable. Moreover, the women in charge of household affairs in Lin'an were the ones who made the most money. It was a hundred or even a thousand times more profitable than selling grain.
He sighed, "This is unheard of. If we could really open such a clinic, it would be a blessing for the women in Lin'an, and a very profitable business for us. However, the problem is, where can we find such a talented person?"
Ji Qingwu smiled slightly.
Mi Zhenchuan pondered, "The city's renowned physician, Le Xi, is highly skilled, but he has an eccentric personality and is probably unwilling to sit in the clinic."
Ji Qingwu replied casually, "No need."
As the saying goes, everyone has their own expertise, and she is confident that no one is better at childbirth than her.
She was already famous in Southern Chu. After returning to Lin'an, her elder sister Ji Qingrong became pregnant after being treated by her. Many ladies knew of her skills and wanted to seek her treatment, but Qiao secretly stopped them all.
Now is the perfect time to open a clinic, and there are many benefits to it.
Those seeking medical treatment should come here to find her; it's easier to earn money this way. Moreover, cultivating good relationships with the wives of these officials can become the foundation for her to gain a foothold in Lin'an.
Mi Zhenchuan said worriedly, "If we don't have a renowned doctor in charge, I'm afraid it won't work."
Ji Qingwu said methodically, "Manager Mi, you don't need to worry about this. Just leave it to me. Please ask you and the staff to help me find out about the famous midwives in the city, as well as the wet nurses who have experience taking care of children in official families. Please invite them over another day so I can meet them."
Mi Zhenchuan saw that although she was young, at first glance she seemed to be a weak and inexperienced woman.
But after getting to know her, he found that her appearance was extremely deceptive. Not only was she bold in her ideas and meticulous in her thinking, but she was also able to put things into practice.
Moreover, the gentle and slow tone of his voice was inexplicably convincing.
Mi Zhenchuan said, "Fifth Miss, don't worry, we'll get started right away."
Ji Qingwu stood up with a smile: "Thank you all for your help. You will all be rewarded if things are done well. I'll go find the restaurant owner first to discuss the exchange of the shop."
Mi Zhenchuan replied, "Fifth Miss, the owner of that restaurant is no longer here."
Hearing him say this, Ji Qingwu stood still, turned around and said, "Gone? What does that mean?"
"The original owner's surname was Liu. He was a gambling addict who lost everything at the gambling den. The restaurant has now been taken over by the people from the gambling den."
Ji Qingwu said, "But when I came here, I saw a notice that it was for sale."
“Yes, this restaurant is poorly managed and we’re planning to sell it.” Mi Zhenchuan stepped forward and whispered, “Fifth Miss, do you know who manages this gambling den?”
Ji Qingwu shook her head. She didn't know, but judging from Manager Mi's expression, there must be some troublesome people behind the gambling den.
Mi Zhenchuan said, "This gambling den was discovered two years ago to be cheating people out of their money, and the person in charge was changed. Now it is under the management of the Imperial City Guard."
He reminded her, "Fifth Miss, you haven't been back long. You have no idea how ruthless that official in the Imperial City Guard is. He's quick to chop off people's fingers and even eats steamed buns soaked in human blood."
Ji Qingwu already knew who he was talking about: "Manager Mi, is the gentleman you're referring to Duan Mingfeng?"
Mi Zhenchuan's face showed obvious fear as he whispered, "Fifth Miss, I dare not address that lord by his name."
It turns out that Duan Mingfeng is not only gloomy on the outside, but also has so many terrible rumors circulating about him.
Ji Qingwu smiled and said, "If it's him, then it's perfect."
Then, she turned and left, leaving them with a dashing silhouette.
Half an incense stick's time later.
Ji Qingwu sat in the restaurant, surveying the layout of the establishment.
After she sat down, no one came to greet her. There were only a few customers in the shop, and the waiter was slacking off by leaning against the counter.
When she called for someone, the waiter slowly strolled over.
"Sir, what would you like to eat?"
It was just noon, and Ji Qingwu's stomach started rumbling. She said directly, "Bring one of each of the restaurant's signature dishes."
The waiter replied, "No."
Ji Qingwu said discontentedly, "What kind of restaurant is it if it doesn't even have a signature dish?"
Close the shop early and let her have it.
The waiter said, "The head chef ran away with the original proprietress, leaving only a few assistants. They can't cook hot dishes, so we only have drinks and cold food left. Please see what you would like to eat, sir."
That reason sounds quite convincing.
Ji Qingwu said directly, "There are no dishes left, and the chef has run away. Call your current boss over."
The waiter finally opened his eyes, thinking she was going to cause trouble, and looked at her and said, "Are you out of your mind? If our new boss comes, you'll be skinned alive and turned into a dish."
Is Duan Mingfeng really that terrifying? One or two people are saying it, this public opinion is truly bloody and violent.
A diner standing nearby suddenly stood up, slammed his sword in front of Ji Qingwu, and shouted, "Lord Duan is busy with official duties; how could you possibly summon him!"
Ji Qingwu wasn't intimidated. Observing his attire, she asked, "Are you also from the Imperial City Guard?"
The man in black stared at her for a moment, then hesitated and whispered, "The barbecue girl?"
What "barbecue girl"? Ji Qingwu stared at her for a long time but still couldn't recognize who she was.
The man in black robes quickly stood at attention. This was the girl who had followed the emperor into the camp that night on the grassland.
The more arrogant you are when you slam your sword on the table, the more pathetic you are when you sheathe it.
When Duan Mingfeng received the message from his subordinate, he was at the Wei Rui Xuan in the city, accompanying his master on business.
Upon learning that Ji Qingwu wanted to see him, he suppressed his surprise and cautiously glanced at the man's expression.
A faint, ethereal voice rang out.
"Go."
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