boyutpedia Chapter 199 The burden is too heavy
Chapter 199 The burden is too heavy
"Boss Li, these medicinal herbs are really rare!" A burly businessman walked in from outside and then closed the door to block the cold wind outside.
Li Qingfeng raised his head and said with a smile: "Brother Wang, your vision is really sharp. These medicinal herbs are extremely precious and suitable for making medicine." He pushed a tube of medicinal herbs in front of Wang the Merchant, with anticipation in his eyes.
Merchant Wang looked at the tube of medicinal herbs, frowned slightly, and said, "It is indeed a good thing, but if I buy it, I am afraid it will attract competition from other merchants, and the profit will be huge."
“Brother Wang is right. But if we can cooperate, this medicine shop will belong to you, and it will also allow you to take your medicine business to a higher level!” Li Qingfeng patted the table lightly with his hand, trying to emphasize his words.
Merchant Wang chuckled and seemed unconvinced: "Cooperation? My business has always been about profit, why should I take risks?" His eyes flickered slightly, as if revealing a hint of calculation.
Li Qingfeng's eyebrows moved slightly, sensing the struggle in his heart, and then he said, "Brother Wang, you must understand that behind the interests is nothing more than the desire to save lives with good medicine. These ingredients can be used to cure many difficult and complicated diseases. If we can cooperate for many years, the profits will naturally be more considerable."
"Boss Li, you are always so good at negotiating. However, this world is full of dangers and we can easily fall into other people's traps if we are not careful. If I help you with all my heart, can you protect me from losses?" Merchant Wang looked cautious, his eyes like an eagle, as if he was assessing the situation.
Li Qingfeng was slightly stunned, then agreed: "Don't worry, brother Wang, I will provide you with the most favorable market protection and will never let you fall into the trap." He promised firmly, his tone gentle but powerful.
At this time, a cold wind blew in from the window of the medicine shop, and a woman in blue clothes quietly walked in, with a beautiful face and a refined temperament. Her appearance attracted the attention of the two men.
"Princess, how come you have time to come here tonight?" Li Qingfeng smiled, feeling warm in his heart.
The woman smiled slightly and turned to Wang the merchant: "Brother Wang, may I have a word with you for a moment?" Her voice was gentle, like a spring breeze.
Wang Shangren hesitated for a moment, then nodded. The two walked aside and seemed to be talking in a low voice. Li Qingfeng looked at them, feeling somewhat suspicious, secretly guessing what was going on.
"Brother Wang, the cooperation between you and me must not be shaken by external forces." Li Qingfeng secretly clenched his fists and thought to himself.
A few minutes later, Merchant Wang and the princess finished their conversation. Merchant Wang smiled, as if they had reached some kind of consensus. He turned around and said to Qingfeng Li, "Boss Li, I'll think about what you said. However, we need to include a protection clause in the agreement."
Li Qingfeng nodded quickly, "Of course, I am willing to protect you, brother, in any case."
The princess then spoke up: "Boss Li, if you let me get involved, I will do my best to facilitate this deal so that more people can benefit."
"How dare I refuse your generosity?" Li Qingfeng felt warm at heart. Facing such a good opportunity for cooperation, his doubts gradually dissipated.
"That's good." The princess said softly, but there was a different light flashing in her eyes.
As the night deepened, the three people's intentions became more and more in tune with each other, and their thoughts slowly blended in this medicine shop. Behind the dispute over medicinal materials, the undercurrent situation began to quietly unfold.
Suddenly, Chen Fang walked briskly into the medicine shop, carrying a small basket full of medicinal materials behind her, with an excited look on her face.
"Boss Li, I'm here!" Chen Fang said cheerfully, with wisdom flashing in his eyes.
"Fang'er, what did you bring today?" Li Qingfeng raised his head and saw that she was in high spirits, so he put down the book in his hand and asked with a little concern.
"I picked the herbs from the mountain, and I heard that their ingredients have high medicinal value. Yesterday I read something special in a book that mentioned the potential of combining these new materials, and I decided to conduct in-depth research on this!" Chen Fang said excitedly and firmly, then put the basket on the table, found a few fresh herbs, and looked expectant.
Qingfeng Li looked at her appreciatively and smiled slightly: "This is a good idea, Fang'er. However, I'm afraid that the burden on your shoulders is too heavy. If you cooperate with Merchant Wang, his resources will be of great benefit to you."
"I'm well aware that businessman Wang is very cunning, but I want to rely on my own strength to discover the true value of these ingredients." Chen Fang shook his head seriously, his words revealing determination.
"How do you plan to conduct your research?" Li Qingfeng asked, looking worried.
"I will extract the components of these herbs, observe their changes, and then experiment with various formulas." Chen Fang said as she took out a pen and paper on the table and began to write down the direction and steps of her thinking.
Seeing this, Qingfeng Li sighed: "Your dedication reminds me of when you first came to the medicine shop. However, if you encounter difficulties, don't forget that I am here to help you."
Chen Fang smiled slightly, with a touch of emotion in her eyes: "Thank you, Boss Li, but there are some things I hope to explore on my own. I hope you can believe in my abilities." Her pen tip flew, constantly recording her inspiration on paper.
Qingfeng Li nodded immediately, full of admiration for her intelligence and courage: "Then you should study it carefully. If you need any materials, just tell me."
Soon after, Chen Fang began to use a small shovel to take samples and extract the juice from the herbs, concentrating on her work. The only sounds in the house were the sound of the grass being cut and the whisper of the water blending together, while Li Qingfeng quietly observed from the side and occasionally prepared some necessary auxiliary herbs for her.
"Look, the color of the juice has become so clear!" Chen Fang suddenly exclaimed, his eyes sparkling.
"This shows that their ingredients interact well with each other and may be used to treat certain diseases." Li Qingfeng smiled and said with appreciation in his tone.
"I plan to combine these materials to make a new prescription. If it is effective, it may help many sick patients." Chen Fang's eyes were firm and he did not back down at all because of the difficulties.
Li Qingfeng's heart moved, and he remembered the patient's condition the day before. He quickly asked, "Can what you said be applied to the blood-cooling prescription that Wang Shangren mentioned last time?"
"That's right! I just read in a book that if these herbs are mixed with several seasoning herbs, they can effectively fight against internal heat and regulate the body. And for those patients who have been ill for a long time, it will be more or less beneficial." Chen Fang answered seriously.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Merchant Wang stepped into the medicine shop with a hurried look on his face: "Boss Li, Miss Chen Fang, what are you busy with? I heard that you have introduced new medicinal materials. Do you have any new prescriptions to treat diseases?"
When Chen Fang saw Merchant Wang coming in, a trace of uneasiness flashed in his eyes, and he immediately responded: "Merchant Wang, I am researching a new material, which may be able to help patients when combined with processed herbs."
Surprise flashed in Wang Shangren's eyes: "Then, can you let me see it for myself? If it really works, I'm willing to pay more and buy a large amount!"
"Of course, we can share our preliminary results." Under the golden sunlight, Chen Fang nodded confidently, revealing her expectations for her own research.