boyutpedia Chapter 202 The Best Medicinal Materials
Chapter 202 The Best Medicinal Materials
"Come in." Chen Fang recognized that it was a visiting businessman, so she put down the wooden spoon in her hand and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
The door opened gently, and Wang Hong walked in. He was tall and slender, smiling, with excitement in his eyes. "Ms. Chen, how is the progress of the herbal medicine extraction today?"
Chen Fang was delighted when he saw him come in. "Merchant Wang, I just prepared a new medicinal soup with very ideal effects. You should try it."
"Then I'd better obey your order." Wang Hong said as he approached the pot and sniffed the aroma of the medicine soup with a satisfied look on his face. "It's such a magical aroma, I'm sure the efficacy will be no less."
Chen Fang smiled and handed him a bowl of medicinal soup. "Please taste it."
Wang Hong took the bowl, blew it gently to cool it, raised his head and drank it, then frowned, his face thoughtful. "This soup is as warm as jade, slightly sweet and bitter, and it is very memorable. However, the ingredients are a bit unusual. Is it your original creation?"
"Yes, I referred to ancient books from the past few days and added some of my own understanding to come up with this recipe." Chen Fang answered confidently.
Wang Hong exclaimed: "She is indeed very discerning. Miss Chen is not only a skilled doctor, but also very knowledgeable about the properties of medicinal materials! If this medicinal soup can be widely advertised, it will surely be welcomed by many vendors."
Chen Fang was a little shy, lowering her head and gently arranging the herbs on the table. Her efforts had finally been recognized, and she was naturally happy in her heart, but she didn't dare to show it on her face.
"If this medicinal soup sells well in the market, I think we can negotiate a better deal." Wang Hong's eyes flashed with a business gleam, and he continued: "I have seen the recent market conditions for medicinal materials. The price of flowers has risen. This is a good opportunity for us to cooperate."
"Merchant Wang, you can't just look at the immediate benefits." Chen Fang said with a little seriousness, "I hope that the quality of medicinal materials and the safety of patients will always come first, and we must not act rashly."
After hearing this, Wang Hong's expression changed slightly. "Ms. Chen, you can rest assured that I will never compromise the quality of medicinal materials for the sake of profit. However, market fluctuations are inevitable. If we can adjust in time, we may be able to gain an advantage in the competition."
"I understand that business naturally has its rules, but we should also be responsible for every patient." Chen Fang's tone was sincere and firm.
"I appreciate your persistence." Wang Hong's attitude softened a lot. "How about this, I will assure you that every batch of medicinal materials in the future will be completed strictly in accordance with the standards you set."
Chen Fang nodded. Although she still had some concerns in her heart, she gradually relaxed when she saw Wang Hong's serious look. "Then let's start with this medicinal soup. Next, I will continue to develop more effective medicinal materials."
"Okay, that's really exciting." Wang Hong pulled out a chair and sat down, already drawing a blueprint for future cooperation in his mind. "However, first I would like to learn about your herbal medicine extraction process, maybe I can see more business opportunities from it."
Chen Fang raised her head, her eyes were sharp, "This extraction process is delicate and complicated, you need to be mentally prepared. Today's medicinal materials are no longer simply picked and boiled, but you need to understand the nature and flavor of each herb, its meridians, and even the timing of collection."
Wang Hong was very interested. "Can you explain it to me in detail?"
"Of course." Chen Fang sorted out her thoughts a little and began to talk. "For example, these herbs, honeysuckle needs to be picked in the summer morning to ensure that it is fragrant and free of impurities; and salvia miltiorrhiza should be collected in autumn when the roots are fullest, so as to ensure the best medicinal effect."
"I see. No wonder there are so many good and bad herbs on the market." Wang Hong said with emotion, "As you said, collecting herbs is really a big deal. If you want to gain a foothold in this industry, you have to work harder."
"That's right." Chen Fang smiled, with determination in her eyes, "I hope to provide the best medicinal materials to more people in need through unremitting efforts."
"I will fully support you, Miss Chen." Wang Hong responded cheerfully, his eyes showing a friendly glow. "It is my greatest honor to work with you."
"Fang'er, what did you talk about with that businessman this morning?" Zhao Min pushed the door open, her eyes full of curiosity and the corners of her mouth slightly raised.
"Sister Min, I am also more excited than ever before," Chen Fang looked up, her bright eyes showing excitement, "He has shown a strong interest in my research and is willing to provide financial support. It's incredible!"
"Financial support?" Zhao Min was stunned after hearing this, then smiled and said, "No wonder you have been so devoted recently. It seems that businessmen really value practicality!"
"I think so too!" Chen Fang nodded, lowered her head and continued to flip through the thick herbal book. "What we are pursuing is not tangible results? This businessman understands the future market. He is willing to take this gamble. How can I disappoint his high hopes?"
"But have you ever thought about how to deal with the possible business opportunities when our experiment is successful?" Zhao Min looked at Chen Fang with burning eyes, as if looking forward to a grand change.
"If it really succeeds, I think..." Chen Fang recalled her earlier beautiful vision, her voice gradually firmed up, "I hope to open a pharmacy and bring our results to more people in need. Make those medicines popular so that everyone can benefit!"
"A medicine shop? That's a great ideal!" Zhao Min smiled. "I believe that as long as you work hard, everyone will be attracted by it. But, Fang'er, the experiment is so complicated. Now that businessmen are willing to invest, have you thought about the consequences?"
"Of course, the result is not smooth sailing," Chen Fang knew clearly in her heart, "but I believe that we can overcome all difficulties. We just need more time and more patience. Every failure is an accumulation of experience."
"I heard that the prescriptions sold on the streets have been repeatedly verified and gradually improved through repeated failures." Zhao Min said with emotion.
At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard outside, and two noisy voices through the door filled the entire laboratory with tension.
"Stop! Where did this uninvited guest come from?" Zhao Min immediately stood up and walked towards the door.
The door was pushed open, and two roughly dressed street boys walked in, with malicious expressions on their faces.
"Hey, you two, what are you doing here?" Zhao Min asked coldly.
"Little girl, don't be so nervous," one of the scoundrels said with disdain, a hint of sarcasm on his lips, "We are here to find your Chen Fang. I heard that this girl has been chatting closely with a businessman recently. I guess she must be an important figure, right?"
"What do you want to do?" Chen Fang stood up from behind the table, his heart tightening, and quickly glanced at Zhao Min.
"Nothing, I just want to remind you that we don't like too many competitors." The man showed a sinister smile, "Since you plan to make a big move, why not give us some guarantees."
"Hmph, your threats are totally ineffective!" Chen Fang didn't give them face, "What I do is to help more people. If you dare to hinder me, I will naturally make you pay the price!"
"Oh, you have some courage. Looks like we don't need to show mercy." Another boy raised his hand, as if ready to attack Chen Fang and Zhao Min.
"Stop!" At this moment, the door of the laboratory was suddenly pushed open, and a young man in blue clothes and with a noble bearing walked in. He was the businessman who invested.
"You think you'll make me back off by doing this?" He smiled slightly, but his eyes were fierce. "If I find out that you're disrespecting her again, I'll make you regret it!"
"Who are you?" The gangsters looked at each other, obviously not expecting such a turn of events.
"I am her friend and her protector." The businessman approached slowly, his eyes like knives, and he forced the two boys back in an instant. "Your threats are meaningless here."
"Hmph! Let's wait and see!" The gangsters retreated to the door, their eyes filled with anger and unwillingness, and finally left in a hurry.
"This...thank you." Chen Fang looked at the businessman, her heart full of gratitude and admiration. She knew that her experiment was truly protected.
"You're welcome, Miss Fang. Just focus on your career and leave everything else to me." The businessman smiled slightly, hiding the complicated emotions in his heart. His appearance meant not only support, but also potential troubles.