A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

' In the apothecary, Huiniang's late husband had mentioned that doctors in big cities often used acupuncture, where silver needles are inserted into specific points on the body to heal patients. Seeing Shen Xi use needles on a patient reminded Huiniang of this. Though she initially doubted Shen Xi's abilities, she eventually dismissed the idea that a child his age could understand such an advanced technique. After the incident, the townsfolk flocked to Huiniang's apothecary, believing her medicines could revive the dead. Other apothecary managers realized they could no longer confront Huiniang directly and proposed a unified pricing scheme, where Huiniang's shop would buy their surplus herbs at a 30% markup. However, Shen Xi pointed out the risks of accepting their herbs without proper inspection, as they might sell fake ones to take advantage of Huiniang. He suggested selling their herbs first, paying them only after confirming their quality, and involving authorities to punish any wrongdoing. Although Huiniang was initially hesitant, she eventually agreed with Shen Xi's pragmatic approach, acknowledging his strategic advice and the support from his family. '

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