novelaction Chapter 186 Sincere Words
Chapter 186 Sincere Words
The businessman smiled, his eyes sparkling with relief and excitement. “If you really want to, I’d be happy to teach you some of my experience.”
"Please give me some advice." Chen Fang said earnestly, "Although I know a little about herbs, I am far from being an expert like you."
Uncle Li said from the side: "Miss Chen, if you are willing, you can follow the merchant today and ask him for advice. Why not take this opportunity to see the process of picking the tranquilizing grass yourself!"
"That's a good idea!" The businessman agreed. "Only by seeing the growth, picking and processing of herbs with your own eyes can you truly understand their wonders."
Chen Fang's heart was lifted. Thinking of the place where the tranquilizing grass grew, he was full of anticipation: "So, when do we set off?"
"It's best to do it before daybreak, so that we can ensure that we arrive at the valley at the right time." The merchant said with a playful smile, "The herbs in the morning are more delicious."
"That's decided!" Chen Fang responded, her face filled with an excited smile, "I'll prepare some simple luggage right away."
"I'll help too." Uncle Li said, and then he got busy. "Just tell me if you need anything."
As time passed, night fell quietly. After dinner, the three of them began to prepare for the next day's trip.
In the early morning, when the sun had just fallen between the sky and the earth, Chen Fang had already gotten up, packed her luggage, and put on clothes that were convenient for movement. She looked in the mirror, her hair was a little messy, took a deep breath, and mustered up the courage to go out.
The merchant had been waiting at the door for a long time. When he saw her come out, he smiled and said, "It seems that Miss Chen is an early riser. Are you ready?"
"I'm ready, merchant, please lead the way," she said eagerly, her heart full of curiosity.
"Then let's go!" The merchant waved his hand and led Chen Fang and Uncle Li out of the mountain. The morning light shone through the leaves and fell on the path, reflecting a vibrant scene.
Along the way, Chen Fang asked from time to time: "Merchant, when using these medicinal herbs, do we also need to pay attention to the compatibility?"
"Of course." The merchant explained patiently, "Each medicinal material has its own characteristics, and they can complement each other when combined. For example, some medicinal materials are warm in nature, while others are cool in nature. You need to pay attention to the balance when combining them together."
"I understand." Chen Fang nodded, imagining that she could apply this knowledge flexibly in the future.
Uncle Li added: "Some people have different physiques, so we need to follow individual differences. Only by understanding the principles of medicinal materials can we truly achieve the desired therapeutic effect."
"This reminds me of many ailments that often cannot be cured by just one herb." Chen Fang thought thoughtfully, feeling that her understanding was deepening.
Soon, they arrived at the mouth of the valley. The merchant led them inside. They were surrounded by lush trees and the air was filled with the fragrance of grass and trees, which made them feel refreshed.
"This is the growth environment of the tranquilizing grass." The businessman pointed to the green vegetation next to him, his face full of satisfaction, "Look, the surrounding humidity and temperature are just right for its growth."
Chen Fang observed carefully and indeed found the faint presence of the tranquilizing grass between the trees, green and full of vitality: "What a beautiful place!"
"The environment here determines the quality of this herb." The merchant was slightly proud. "Next we have to pick it carefully to ensure its integrity."
"How do I pick them?" she said with anticipation.
"You can gently twist the roots and pull out the entire plant. Be careful not to damage its roots so that it can grow again later," the businessman explained patiently.
Chen Fang nodded, slowly approached a plant of the tranquilizing grass, and tried it carefully according to the merchant's method. With a little effort, she successfully pulled out a complete plant of the tranquilizing grass by the roots, her brows full of joy.
"Well done!" the merchant said approvingly, "This is a respect for medicinal materials and even more so a reverence for nature."
"Thank you for the merchant's teaching." Chen Fang was full of joy, and her tone revealed a bit of stubbornness and upward strength, "I will study harder!"
Afterwards, the three of them began to busy themselves in the valley, picking soothing herbs. From time to time, the merchant explained the properties and uses of some herbs and taught her how to identify different herbs.
At this moment, Uncle Li suddenly stopped and frowned, saying, "There seems to be some movement ahead, everyone be careful."
Chen Fang and the merchant quickly became alert, slowed down their pace, and carefully observed the situation around them. The trees in the valley swayed, and there seemed to be a faint sound coming from them.
"What do you think is..." Chen Fang whispered softly, with a hint of nervousness in her eyes.
"It's okay, it's probably just an animal in the mountains." The merchant comforted her softly, but his eyes were alert. "But we still have to be careful and don't separate later."
"I understand." Chen Fang tried to calm herself down and continued to cheer herself up in her heart.
This little episode did not affect the picking activities of the three people. As time passed, the sun gradually rose, and the warm sunlight fell on this unique land.
"Miss Li, excuse me for a moment. Could you please let me in for a chat?" Zhao Yun smiled slightly, with a businessman's shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"Please come in." Li Qinghan was slightly startled, and immediately made way to let him step into the pharmacy.
The two sat down, and Zhao Yun's eyes swept across the medicine cabinet, seeing the rows of herbs neatly displayed in different colors, he couldn't help but admire them in his heart: "Miss Li's medical skills are really amazing. Every herb in this medicine shop contains your profound medical knowledge. I came here today to discuss some new ideas."
Li Qinghan smiled faintly, and gently stroked the herbs in front of him with his fingers: "Why is Merchant Zhao so excited?"
"I recently heard about a rare disease that has affected the lives of many people. And I think that if a new drug can be developed, it may help more people." Zhao Yun's expression became more serious, and his tone revealed his determination.
Li Qinghan frowned slightly. Although she was quite knowledgeable about pharmacology, she was always a little reserved about what the merchants said. She asked tentatively, "What is the specific condition of this disease? I have never heard of it."
"This disease is called 'Night Stone Miasma'. If a mortal is infected with this poison, he will often fall into endless fatigue at night, and even lose control of his behavior." Zhao Yun's tone was low, as if he was telling a terrible story, "I have seen many patients, and they were in great sorrow."
Li Qinghan's heart moved: "If this is true, this drug can indeed bring a ray of hope. However, developing new drugs is by no means easy, and the many difficulties should not be underestimated."
"I understand." Zhao Yun nodded, his eyes firm and bright: "But I am willing to invest money to buy medicinal materials, and I can also promote the drugs to major pharmacies to help you open up a wider market."
"You businessmen are always greedy for profits, but I just want to cure diseases and save lives." Li Qinghan sighed slightly. Although he was shaken in his heart, he was unwilling to compromise easily. "I'm worried that our philosophies are not in line with each other."
"I don't deny the risks involved, but think about it, if you can develop it successfully, it will not only be a good medicine, but also a chance to help you become famous." Zhao Yun's voice became clear, and he waved his hand vigorously, "I am willing to share the risk with you."
Li Qinghan thought quietly that if the new drug could cure this disease, it would indeed benefit many people. And Zhao Yun's words revealed a hint of confidence in his business operations, and it seemed that this cooperation was not a bad idea.
"If I agree to cooperate, you must ensure that all our decisions are based on saving lives." Li Qinghan finally said solemnly.
"Of course, Miss Li." Zhao Yun's eyes flashed with relief, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he had seen hope for the future. "I will never let profits blind our original intention."
"In that case, we can start preparing." Li Qinghan finally nodded, looking forward to this unknown journey. She turned to the medicine cabinet, took out a few commonly used herbs, and said, "First, we need to collect some information on commonly used drugs and understand their properties in order to lay the foundation for the research and development of new drugs."
Zhao Yun readily agreed, and then moved closer, following her finger with his eyes: "I have heard a lot about these herbs. I wonder if Miss Li knows how to combine them? Maybe you can find a way to blend them."