A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

As the 17th day of the 12th month arrived, Shen Ming Jun returned as scheduled. Zhou happily went to pick him up from the Wang Family. Shen Xi greeted his father, who seemed excited to be back with his family. Lin Dai and Lu Xi Er were also present, with the latter feeling a bit shy around Shen Ming Jun. Zhou told Shen Xi to inform Hui Niang that she wouldn't be helping out that day due to her husband's return. Shen Xi later shared with Hui Niang that the County Magistrate Han would soon be taking a new position, and a new county magistrate would be appointed after the New Year. Hui Niang realized that this could potentially affect her medicine shop's business, as the new magistrate might be influenced by competitors. Shen Xi suggested that Hui Niang expand her business, make it more high-end, and form a business association with other medicine shops to secure her position before the new magistrate takes office. Initially hesitant, Hui Niang realized the need for more manpower to expand the business. Zhou proposed buying maidservants, as they couldn't hire people openly as a widow and child. They decided to contact matchmakers who might be selling children from plague-ravaged areas in the south, hoping to provide these children with a chance at life while securing help for the medicine shop.

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