Transmigrated To Another World: General, I'm Not Your White Moonlight - Chapter 107

Chapter 107: Herbal Tea
When Hong Qiaole heard Tan Lidan’s unabashed threat, she clenched her hands angrily. From Tan Lidan’s words, Hong Qiaole was sure that this old fox must have investigated her background and her reason for coming to this remote place.

After being silent for a few seconds, she smiled and said, “Shopkeeper Tan is joking. My father is too busy to care about those messy rumors about our family. Besides, with Shopkeeper Tan’s reputation, I believe you will not damage my reputation because of your lack of business ability, right?”

Sitting between the two of them, Duan Yixin calmly watched them quarreling while putting fake smiles on their faces. She calmly took a sip of tea and said, “Everyone, please calm down.”

Tan Lidan and Hong Qiaole were stunned as soon as her words came out. Tan Lidan clasped his fists, looked at Duan Yixin, and said, “I’m ashamed to let Miss Duan see this joke.”

Hong Qiaole also lowered her head slightly and apologized, “Miss Duan, I was rude.”

Duan Yixin shook her head and said, “Shopkeeper Tan and Miss Hong are too polite.”

After Tan Lidan and Hong Qiaole calmed down, Duan Yixin said, “Shopkeeper Tan, I will sell the four jars of cold ointment to you. The price is the same as before.”

Tan Lidan was delighted when he heard this and said, “Thank you, Miss Duan, for your consideration.”

Duan Yixin nodded to him, then turned to look at Hong Qiaole and said, “Miss Hong, you said Qian Mei Pavilion is a cosmetics store. Do you sell anything else besides cosmetics?”

Hong Qiaole nodded and said, “That’s right. In addition to cosmetics, we also sell clothing, jewelry, exotic snacks, and many more. In short, anything related to the word ‘beauty’ can be displayed and sold in Qian Mei Pavilion.”

After explaining the business of Qian Mei Pavilion, Hong Qiaole asked curiously, “Why does Miss Duan ask about this?”

“Since Qian Mei Pavilion is a store specializing in selling beauty products, I don’t think cold ointment is suitable for sale there because it is medicine.” Duan Yixin replied.

As soon as these words came out, Hong Qiaole’s eyes dimmed. Duan Yixin noticed this, thought for a few seconds, and asked, “I wonder if Miss Hong has ever heard of herbal tea?”

Hong Qiaole shook her head when she heard this, but Tan Lidan nodded and said, “I have heard of herbal tea before, but I have never seen it. Miss Duan, do you know how to make herbal tea?”

Duan Yixin nodded and said, “Although we call it herbal tea, this tea is actually a mixture of various spices, medicinal materials, flowers, fruits, etc. The advantage of herbal tea lies in the freedom of material combination and the medicinal effect contained in it.”

Looking at the curious expressions of Tan Lidan and Hong Qiaole, Duan Yixin added calmly, “If Miss Hong can use this chance to sell herbal tea with beauty effects in Qian Mei Pavilion, I believe it will bring more business to Qian Mei Pavilion than selling cold medicine there. In addition to selling herbal tea at Qian Mei Pavilion, Miss Hong can also provide herbal tea at Tian Xiang Pavilion that has health benefits to accompany the meal.”

After speaking, Duan Yixin lets Hong Qiaole think about what she just said. Just after she drank a cup of tea, Hong Qiaole asked, “Can I conclude that Miss Duan is willing to cooperate with me and supply herbal teas to Qian Mei Pavilion and Tian Xiang Pavilion?”

Duan Yixin nodded and said, “I can do that. However, the price of herbal tea depends on its efficacy and the rarity and price of the materials. Some materials may not be available on the market and need to be collected from forests or mountains, so the price will be higher.”

Hong Qiaole thought for a while and smiled, “That’s natural. As long as Miss Duan is willing to provide herbal teas to my Qian Mei Pavilion and Tian Xiang Pavilion, the price is easy to negotiate.”

Duan Yixin nodded and said, “First of all, Miss Hong can list the herbal teas you want for Qian Mei Pavilion and Tian Xiang Pavilion. After Miss Hong gives me the list, we can discuss the price based on the materials needed for the herbal teas. What do you think of such an arrangement, Miss Hong?”

Hong Qiaole was very satisfied with this arrangement and said, “Let’s just follow Miss Duan’s arrangement. After I make the list, I will visit Miss Duan again to negotiate the price.”

“All right.” Duan Yixin agreed.

Seeing that the two had reached an agreement, Tan Lidan looked at Duan Yixin and said, “I wonder if Miss Duan is also willing to cooperate with my Chang Shou Pharmacy.”

Duan Yixin looked at him and asked, “Shopkeeper Tan also wants to sell herbal tea in Chang Shou Pharmacy?”

Tan Lidan nodded and said, “As you explained before, herbal tea contains medicinal effects that are beneficial to the body. When patients want to buy medicine or something that can cure their illness, they would either go to Xi Qian Medicine Hall or Chang Shou Pharmacy. In this case, wouldn’t it be better for my Chang Shou Pharmacy to sell the herbal tea?”

Duan Yixin pondered on his words for a while and said, “I heard that this summer is hotter than in previous years. Since shopkeeper Tan also wants to sell herbal tea, I will help you prepare peppermint tea and chamomile tea. These herbal teas are refreshing and have cooling properties to ward off the summer heat. They are perfect for sale in the summer.”

After listening to her words, Tan Lidan nodded and asked, “What is the price for the herbal teas?”

Duan Yixin glanced at Hong Qiaole, then looked at Tan Lidan and said, “We will discuss the price after the herbal tea is ready.”

Tan Lidan noticed that Duan Yixin avoided negotiating prices in front of third parties. When she was negotiating with Hong Qiaole, she also didn’t state the price clearly. After thinking about it, Tan Lidan took out a stack of banknotes.