Qin Zhao nodded: "Okay."
The men did not take Qin Zhao to the government office, but went in another direction to a secluded house.
It is most likely the residence of the county magistrate.
The county magistrate had informed the doorman in advance, and Qin Zhao was led directly into the study without any questioning or obstruction. This study was much larger than the one in the county government office, and the house itself was several times larger than Ayi's. If you didn't tell me, you might have thought it was the home of some wealthy family.
The study was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood. Behind the desk stood a row of bookshelves, filled with a dazzling array of books, all brand new, and probably barely even flipped through.
Qin Zhao withdrew his gaze and sighed imperceptibly.
Soon, the door opened.
Qin Zhao bowed to the visitor and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency the County Magistrate."
The county magistrate looked a bit fatter than he had been six months ago. When he saw Qin Zhao, he immediately laughed happily. "Mr. Qin, there's no need to be so polite. We were able to control the flood earlier thanks to your help. After resolving that matter, the county received quite a few rewards."
Qin Zhao lowered his eyes and did not answer.
The county magistrate sat down behind the desk and said, "Sir, please don't be so reserved. Please take a seat. I came here to chat with you. I heard that you are now practicing medicine in a pharmacy."
Qin Zhao: "I'm just helping the owner of the medicine shop look after the shop."
"I see." The county magistrate pondered for a moment, then added, "Wouldn't it be a shame for your talent to be buried in a small pharmacy? I know the owners of several medical clinics in the city. Would you like me to introduce you to some?"
"Thank you for your kindness, sir," Qin Zhao said. "But I came to the county town only for the county exam, and I went to that shop just to find a place to stay. There's no need to trouble you, sir."
"County exam?" The county magistrate was startled, then smiled bitterly, "Oh, yes, it seems so."
He stroked his beard, seemingly lost in thought.
Qin Zhao was too lazy to argue with him any more, so he said, "If you have anything to say, please speak directly."
"Mr. Qin is a straightforward man, so I won't beat around the bush," the county magistrate said. "I heard that Mr. Qin recently developed a new medicine called Quhan Dan, and is selling it in the city?"
Qin Zhao: "Yes."
The county magistrate said, "Mr. Qin, you know that selling large quantities of this kind of medicine requires my approval."
“I’ve never heard of such a rule.”
The county magistrate smiled and said, "Mr. Qin is new here, so it's okay if he doesn't know the rules. However, regarding the sale of this Quhan Pill..."
Qin Zhao interrupted, "I was just about to discuss this matter with you, sir."
County Magistrate: "What are you discussing?"
"We're discussing a joint medicine sale," Qin Zhao explained. "I developed this cold-relieving pill by accident, hoping to help students like me who were preparing for the imperial examinations. I didn't expect it to be so popular, but I'm busy with the exams and can't afford to supply so many pills, which is why demand is so high. I heard the price of this pill has increased several times outside of pharmacies."
The county magistrate's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked, "So, you're seeking my cooperation?"
Qin Zhao nodded: "Exactly."
Qin Zhao's attitude was exactly what the county magistrate wanted. He could hardly contain his joy and asked eagerly, "Tell me, how do you want to cooperate?"
In fact, he had this idea since the moment Qin Zhao formulated the prescription. Therefore, even if the county magistrate did not come to see him today, he would still pay him a visit.
To be honest, the profit of Quhan Dan is not low now.
When they initially priced each package at eighteen wen, Jing Li thought it was too low. However, after Qin Zhao further refined the formula, and with the discounts Ayi received from bulk orders, the net profit per package has now reached around ten wen.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
