HLnovel Chapter 44 Opening Business
Chapter 44 Opening Business
Chapter 44 Opening
"How about this, let's make a bet. If your elder brother fails to become the sect leader's disciple, I'll be at your beck and call," Dugu Juechen said without hesitation.
"What if I became the sect leader's disciple?" Liu Ruxuan asked without hesitation.
"If your elder brother becomes the sect leader's disciple, then you should give me a kiss." Dugu Juechen regained his usual languidness, and unconsciously smiled as he looked at Liu Ruxuan's hesitant appearance.
Liu Ruxuan hesitated, wondering whether she should take the gamble. It would be best if Dugu Juechen could be at her beck and call, but if her elder brother was lucky enough to become the sect leader's disciple, she would be at a disadvantage.
After much thought, the odds probably weren't very high, especially since she'd heard that the leader of the Heavenly Spirit Sect hadn't taken on any disciples for a century. So Liu Ruxuan made up her mind and uttered a few words: "Alright! Let's gamble!"
Dugu Juechen suddenly stood up: "Alright! Xuan'er, you made this promise yourself, so don't go back on your word!"
"Hmph, I hope you won't go back on your word!" Liu Ruxuan retorted, not to be outdone.
"You should get some rest. I'm leaving now. See you another day!" With that, Dugu Juechen vanished. Liu Ruxuan was completely unsure of what to do and didn't sleep well that night.
The next day
With the sound of firecrackers, Yongrentang officially opened for business, attracting a large crowd of onlookers right from the start.
"Today is the first day of Yongrentang's opening. The head of the pharmacy said that there will be a free clinic all day! Those who are sick can see a doctor, and those who are healthy can improve their health. Everyone, come in and have a look!" Chu Yang, whose face was covered by a veil, called out at the door. As soon as she finished speaking, many people followed Chu Yang into the pharmacy.
Pharmacist Association
Ouyang Zhengde was sitting in the chairman's seat drinking tea when he heard someone shouting in the distance, "What kind of world is this? A Yongrentang suddenly appears!" Led by pharmacist Zhuo Hanlin, four people were walking towards the living room.
“Yes, we’re not young anymore, and then another one as old as him comes along, even doing free medical consultations on the first day!” Peng Yize chimed in.
"So it turns out that our Pharmacist Association was the most respected, but is it time for the tables to turn?" Xiong Chengen said slowly.
"Hmph! What do you mean by 'taking turns'? I don't think it'll last long!" Bai Yuan said.
The four of them chatted amongst themselves until they reached the main hall. Upon seeing Ouyang Zhengde, they all fell silent: "Chairman Ouyang!"
"Yes, fellow pharmacists, please have a seat. I understand everything you've said," Ouyang Zhengde said calmly.
The four of them found seats and sat down. Bai Yuan spoke first: "President Ouyang, how about I go to Yongrentang to find out what they're up to?"
"Pharmacist Bai, the existence of our Pharmacist Association is to help the world. We cannot do things against the wishes of our leader for a little profit," Ouyang Zhengde said solemnly.
“Yes, when our leader was alive, he taught us to have a loving and tolerant heart towards the world,” Xiong Chengen nodded and said.
"Pharmacist Xiong is right. We can wait and see how things develop. If they behave improperly, it won't be too late for us to take action," Peng Yize said.
"Well, let's take a look first." Ouyang Zhengde said, then took another sip of tea.
Bai Yuan's idea of going to Yongrentang was thus abandoned.
The pharmacy was filled with all sorts of people, all queuing up to wait for Liu Ruxuan to call their numbers. Chu Yang and Chu Jie were sisters and worked together very well: Chu Yang assisted Liu Ruxuan, while Chu Jie carefully dispensed the medicine.
The consultation room was the first room on the left of the main hall, opposite the pharmacy. The main hall had some stools for patients to rest, just like a modern hospital. A thin veil separated Liu Ruxuan from the patient; she was still dressed as Ruxue, only without her bamboo hat. "Next!" Chuyang called out to the next patient as he brought out another.
Liu Ruxuan sat for a whole day, writing prescriptions. And that's how the reputation of Yongrentang spread throughout the Qian Yuan Continent.