An apprentice who was about seventeen or eighteen years old was busy welcoming and seeing off guests. Seeing that Cheng Zeli and his group were dressed in shabby clothes, he did not look down on them and still greeted them warmly with a smile on his face.

"Hello, are you here to see a doctor or get medicine? If you want to see a doctor, please sit down and wait for a while. There are more than a dozen people in line ahead of you."

When they saw that his attitude was warm and considerate, which was in stark contrast to the people in Huichun Hall, their anger and anxiety were calmed down and they felt a little relieved.

"Young man, we came from the mountains to see you. We heard that your Jimin Hall offers free consultations and free medicine. Is this true?"

Cheng Lao Er asked tentatively.

"That's right. If you are short of money, our Jimin Hall can waive your consultation fee and give you extra medicine. When you have more money, you can pay us back."

The expected expulsion did not happen, and there was not even a hint of ridicule. The young apprentice just looked at them with a little pity and sympathy, and then explained things to them in detail with some pride.

"Is there really such a good thing? Aren't you afraid that people won't pay it back?"

"Of course this kind of thing happens. Our boss is kindhearted and can't bear to see the suffering of the people. Even though our Jimin Hall suffers losses every year, he never complains."

Cheng Zeli and his group were moved when they heard this. If what the young man said was true, then their boss was truly a benevolent and righteous gentleman.

Having a rough idea in their minds, they looked at each other and nodded to Cheng Lao Er.

"Young man, to be honest, we are not here to see a doctor today, but to sell medicine. I wonder if your store accepts medicinal materials?"

"Of course I do, but it depends on the quality of the herbs. Usually, all herbs have to be checked by Doctor Wang, but he is busy right now. How about I take you to see the shopkeeper first?"

"Okay, I'll need to trouble you to lead the way."

"It's not really a bother, it's my duty. Brothers, please go and get the herbs."

"No need, little brother. I've already brought the herbs."

After saying that, he took out a rag package from his arms and quickly opened it to show the apprentice.

“It’s ginseng!”

Although the apprentice is young, he has already studied in the store for two years. He has good eyesight and can tell that the ginseng is at least a hundred years old, which is very rare.

He hurriedly and carefully led a few people into the inner courtyard.

"Boss, boss, someone is looking for you."

A middle-aged man with a slightly plump figure, a handsome face, clear facial features and a gentle expression walked out from the inner room. He had a broad nose, round eyes, clear outer pupils, deep eye sockets, and his eyes were sparkling.

"Xiao Wu, what do you want to see me for?"

"Shopkeeper, these brothers want to sell ginseng."

The middle-aged man then looked at the few people, and seeing that they all looked younger than him, he stopped his gaze on Cheng Erfu, who was older than him.

"I am Guo Wangshu, the shopkeeper of Jimin Hall. I wonder if you could give me the ginseng to take a look at."

"Of course, Shopkeeper Guo, please take a look."

The whole ginseng root is thick and has personality. The ginseng head is long and looks like an old man's head. The horizontal lines are deep and numerous, and the ginseng beards are many and thick.

The age of the ginseng is at least 120 years.

"Everyone, if you trust me, our store is willing to buy this ginseng for five hundred taels. I wonder if you are willing to buy it."

Boss Cheng and the others looked at each other with surprise in their eyes. This ginseng was what Cheng Zeli asked Guaibao for before leaving, in order to test the character of the store owner. If the price offered by the pharmacy was right, he would take out two purple ginsengs.

Obviously, Jimintang is trustworthy in both character and strength.

"Boss, how about taking a look at this?"

Cheng Erfu placed the patched bag on his back on the table and carefully opened it layer by layer. He opened the innermost layer of fine cotton cloth, revealing two purple ginseng roots.

The rich ginseng aroma lifted the spirits of those present.

"this.....!"

Guo Wangshu seemed to be frozen in time, his eyes wide open, his heart pounding, the great surprise made his hands holding the ginseng tremble slightly.

"Manager Guo, how about these two ginsengs?"

Guo Wangshu finally came to his senses from his shock and hurried to close the door.

"Sit! Sit! Sit! Everyone, please sit down. Xiao Wu, go and make a pot of the best Biluochun tea. Then go and see if Doctor Wang is busy right now and ask him to come over when he has time."

After leading the few people into the tea room and seating them, he personally served them snacks.

"Everyone, could you please wait for a moment while I go and invite my young master over?"

"Please do as you wish, Manager Guo."

Outside, Doctor Wang was instructing his last patient on how to boil and take medicine. Seeing Xiao Wu standing aside with an anxious look on his face, he was puzzled. Although Xiao Wu was a lively kid on weekdays, he was still very steady in his work and never disturbed him when he was seeing a patient.

After sending the patient away, Xiao Wu couldn't wait to pull Doctor Wang's sleeve and walked in.

"Doctor Wang, hurry up! Come in with me! The shopkeeper wants to see you for something important."

"What's making you so anxious? Can't you just ask him to come and tell me if there's anything? If I leave, what if there's an emergency patient and no one is here, what if there's a delay?"

Doctor Wang is old-fashioned and has a bad temper. Although he has superb medical skills, he knows nothing about human relationships. Even the manager has to look at his face and he will argue with him whenever he wants.

But when facing patients, he is kind and good-tempered. Even if the patients have strange temperaments, he never shows impatience.

Seeing that he was unwilling to go with him, Xiao Wu had no choice but to lean over and whisper in his ear the whole story.

When Doctor Wang heard this, his eyes lit up and his excitement was beyond words.

"Seriously? You're not lying to me?"

"Whether it's a lie or not, you can go and see for yourself and you'll know."

"You watch here, I'll go in and take a look!"

Upon hearing that the legendary purple ginseng had come onto the market, Doctor Wang could no longer contain his excitement. After asking Xiao Wu to look after the store, he hurried into the inner courtyard. After entering, he carefully locked the door of the passage from the inside.

"Oh, no, I want to see it too!"

Xiao Wu chased after him, but his nose was almost flattened.

Seeing that he couldn't push the door open, he had no choice but to sit in front of the medicine cabinet and watch the store while cursing.

After Doctor Wang entered the inner courtyard, Shopkeeper Guo just happened to be coming down from the upstairs with his young master.

"Where is the thing? Show me now."

Manager Guo was already used to his bad temper and pointed to the tea room helplessly.

"We're inside. Be careful with your words and don't scare away the guests."

The six people who were whispering to each other straightened their clothes and sat up straight when they heard the footsteps.

Seeing the three people coming in, several people stood up and looked at them.

Hey, why is there a young man here?

The boy has delicate features and a good-looking face, but he seems to have a sense of alienation in his bones. When you meet his deep and sharp eyes, you can't help but feel nervous.

He is full of vigor at such a young age and should not be underestimated.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting. Let me introduce you. This is our young boss, whose surname is Lin, and this is our treasure, Doctor Wang.

This is... um, I haven't asked your names yet?"

"My last name is Cheng, and these are my nephews and nephews."

"It turns out to be Brother Cheng. I'm so sorry. Please take out the ginseng and let our Doctor Wang appreciate it."

Cheng Erfu placed the bag he was holding on the table and opened it.

Doctor Wang's eyes immediately lit up and he took a quick step forward.

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