Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 15 The Herbal Medicine Selling Scandal

Lu Qingqing led Shi Tou to a pharmacy called Wan Chun Tang.

She didn't rush in, but waited patiently at the door for a while.

It wasn't until the shopkeeper finished what he was doing that he stopped.

Then, she took a deep breath and led the stone through the door.

Lu Qingqing asked softly, a hint of anticipation on her face:

"Shopkeeper, do you buy herbs here?"

The shopkeeper glanced up and saw that it contained Bupleurum and Motherwort.

There was also Dendrobium officinale, which made me very happy.

These are all currently popular and scarce drugs, allowing for substantial profits from price differences.

But then his eyes darted around, and he looked Lu Qingqing up and down.

She was a woman, and judging from her clothing, she was probably a rural woman.

They probably don't understand the true value of these medicinal herbs.

So, the shopkeeper deliberately frowned.

He pretended to be embarrassed and said:

"Oh dear, young lady, the quality of your herbs is rather average."

The Bupleurum doesn't look very good, and the Motherwort isn't fresh enough.

As for this Dendrobium officinale, it's not of the highest quality either.

I can accept it, but the price can't be too high.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingqing's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly said:

"Shopkeeper, please take another look. These are all top-quality herbs."

These were all picked from the mountain; the quality is absolutely guaranteed.

The shopkeeper crossed his arms and said coldly:

“You woman, I said no, and that means no.”

I'm only giving you this price because I see you have a child with you, and it's not easy for you.

Bupleurum root costs three coins per ounce, and motherwort costs one ounce per ounce.

"One tael of Dendrobium officinale costs five copper coins. Take it or leave it."

Lu Qingqing's eyes widened in disbelief as she said:

"Shopkeeper, you've pushed the price way too low!"

"That won't do! The price doesn't even cover the effort I put in!"

The shopkeeper waved his hand impatiently:

"This is my price. Take it or leave it, but don't delay my business."

Shi Tou stood to the side, tightly clutching Lu Qingqing's clothes.

Lu Qingqing patted Shi Tou's head, signaling him not to be afraid.

"Since the shopkeeper doesn't know its value, then I won't sell it to you!"

Lu Qingqing said angrily, and then turned and left without hesitation, taking Shitou's hand.

The shopkeeper was dumbfounded when he saw this.

He hadn't expected this seemingly ordinary rural woman to be so resolute.

Seeing that the fat meat that was about to slip through his fingers was about to fly away, he quickly changed his expression.

"Oh dear, young lady, don't go, don't go!"

Let's discuss it again!

The shopkeeper's face was plastered with a fake smile.

He hurriedly came out from behind the counter, trying to stop Lu Qingqing.

Lu Qingqing continued walking without turning her head, saying:

"There's nothing to discuss, shopkeeper."

Your business practices are unethical; I wouldn't dare do business with you.

The shopkeeper quickly apologized:

"Young lady, I was blind to your greatness, please don't take it to heart."

In that case, we can discuss the price; I'll definitely give you a satisfactory price.

Lu Qingqing snorted coldly:

"Shopkeeper, you change your tune so quickly."

They just said my herbs were worthless, and now they want to discuss it.

"I think you're too cunning. I don't trust you. I'm not selling these herbs!"

Shi Tou clung tightly to Lu Qingqing, too frightened to let go.

Lu Qingqing tightened her grip on Shi Tou's hand and quickened her pace.

No matter how much the shopkeeper called out to them to stay, they didn't stop.

"Since the shopkeeper doesn't know its value, then I won't sell it to you!"

Lu Qingqing said angrily, and then turned and left without hesitation, taking Shitou's hand.

The shopkeeper was dumbfounded when he saw this.

He hadn't expected this seemingly ordinary rural woman to be so resolute.

Seeing that the fat meat that was about to slip through his fingers was about to fly away, he quickly changed his expression.

"Hey, lady, don't go, don't go! Let's talk about this some more!"

The shopkeeper's face was plastered with a fake smile.

He hurriedly came out from behind the counter, trying to stop Lu Qingqing.

Lu Qingqing continued walking without turning her head, saying:

"There's nothing to discuss, shopkeeper."

Your business practices are unethical; I wouldn't dare do business with you.

The shopkeeper quickly apologized:

"Madam, I was blind to your greatness, please don't take it to heart."

"Okay, we can discuss the price. I'll raise it by a few coins for you."

Lu Qingqing snorted coldly:

"Shopkeeper, you change your tune so quickly."

They just said my herbs were worthless, and now they want to discuss it.

I think you're not a very honest person when it comes to business.

I don't trust you, I'm not selling these herbs!

Lu Qingqing tightened her grip on Shi Tou's hand and quickened her pace.

No matter how much the shopkeeper called out to them to stay, they didn't stop.

After leaving Wanchuntang, Lu Qingqing kept muttering to herself:

"Bupleurum and motherwort are relatively commonly used herbs."

However, this Dendrobium officinale is slightly better.

Honestly, offering such a low price, do they think I'm a three-year-old child who's easy to fool?!

Shi Tou looked up at Lu Qingqing and said angrily:

"That shopkeeper is indeed too cunning."

But if we don't sell it to him, will we be able to sell these herbs today?

Lu Qingqing nodded and comforted Shi Tou, saying:

“Stone, your mother knows what’s going on.”

They think we country folk are easy to bully, but we can't suffer in silence.

Besides, since he's willing to accept it,

Other pharmacies should also need these herbs,”

Stone didn't understand these things, but at this moment he also felt that what Lu Qingqing said made a lot of sense.

Lu Qingqing led Shi Tou for a while longer.

As I walked, I discovered that there was a bustling crowd of people ahead.

Curious, she quickened her pace and, upon closer inspection, discovered it was a pharmacy.

The three large characters "Baohetang" on the signboard were written in a vigorous, flowing style.

It exudes an air of grandeur and solemnity.

Unlike the previous Wanchuntang,

This pharmacy gives people a comfortable and clean feeling from its exterior.

There was no clutter at the entrance, and the steps were clean and tidy.

As soon as Lu Qingqing stepped across the threshold, a young apprentice medicine doctor came to greet her.

The young apprentice, with a smile on his face, politely said:

"Madam, are you here to get medicine or to see a doctor?"

His tone was kind and gentle, like a spring breeze.

Lu Qingqing was overjoyed and quickly said:

"Young man, I have some herbs here. I was wondering if your shop would buy them?"

The young apprentice remained polite and responded:

"Madam, please wait a moment, I will go and fetch the manager right away."

Lu Qingqing looked around.

The store was well-organized, and the labels on the medicine cabinets were clear and neat.

The men were all doing their jobs, and everything seemed to be going smoothly.

Compared to the attitude of the manager and staff at Wanchuntang before, this place was completely different.

Lu Qingqing couldn't help but secretly hope that these herbs could be sold.

Not long after,

The young apprentice then led a middle-aged man of about forty years old over.

The middle-aged man was wearing a dark blue long robe.

His face was kind, but his eyes revealed shrewdness and composure.

The shopkeeper, with a broad smile, said very politely:

"I wonder what kind of herbs this lady wants to sell?"

May I take a look first?

His voice is gentle and mellow, which makes people feel good about him.

Lu Qingqing quickly let go of Shi Tou's hand.

He took three herbs from the basket on his back and placed them on the counter.

He said, "Shopkeeper, take a look, we have Bupleurum, Motherwort, and Dendrobium officinale."

The shopkeeper leaned down slightly and carefully examined the herbs.

He first picked up the Bupleurum root, held it to his nose, and smelled it.

He then gently rubbed it between his fingers.

Then I picked up the motherwort and carefully observed the shape and color of its leaves.

Finally, their attention fell on Dendrobium officinale.

A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

After reading it, the shopkeeper straightened up and said with a smile:

"Madam, your herbs look to be of fairly good quality."

I wonder where you got this from.”

Lu Qingqing answered truthfully: "Shopkeeper, I painstakingly searched for these on the mountain."

The shopkeeper nodded, and said thoughtfully:

"Yes, I can see that you've put a lot of thought into this, Madam."

But the price...

Lu Qingqing's heart jumped, and she stared nervously at the shopkeeper.

I wonder what price the shopkeeper will offer.