Chapter 726 - 336: This Isn’t Gastroenteritis, Tying Knots on Cotton

Chapter 726: Chapter 336: This Isn’t Gastroenteritis, Tying Knots on Cotton

To be honest, the clinic’s drug sales remaining at such a high level constantly has really surprised him.

Thinking back to a few months ago, when they couldn’t even sell a few boxes a month, now it feels like ultimate happiness.

The online pharmacy business has brought the biggest surprise to Li Jingsheng, growing every day with endless potential.

The packing staff are still busy, and the two customer service ladies are probably still working overtime upstairs.

But Wen Tianqi, this operations officer, almost never works overtime.

"Brother Li, there’s someone from the courier company here today."

Xiaogao walked in.

"Last month’s shipping fees have been settled! Are they here for something specific?"

"It’s not the courier company we work with; it’s a business manager from SF Express."

Xiaogao explained.

"Their service is good, but the shipping costs are too expensive. Our small business really can’t afford it. Are they here to discuss cooperation?"

Li Jingsheng wasn’t surprised by this.

A few days ago, a sales representative had already approached him, but he declined.

Unexpectedly, their business manager came in person.

"This is the business card left by their manager, saying he will visit you again tomorrow."

Xiaogao placed a white business card in front of Li Jingsheng.

"Just refuse on my behalf; our cooperation with Manager Niu has been doing well, and it’s impossible to sign with another courier company."

Li Jingsheng is a person who values relationships deeply.

Having worked with Manager Niu for so long, he’s received all the promised discounts, and whenever issues like missing packages or courier branch shutdowns occur, they handle it promptly and notify Li Jingsheng to send replacements.

All these make Li Jingsheng quite satisfied.

As for timeliness, all courier companies are now pretty much the same.

Within the province, delivery is within two days, outside the province about three days.

"I told them, but it was useless; they insist on meeting you personally." Xiaogao said with a wry smile.

Sunshine Clinic can now sell over two thousand orders a day, with small and lightweight packages.

In the eyes of the courier companies, it’s indeed a lucrative opportunity.

"Alright then, when he comes tomorrow, I’ll refuse once more. Who’s on warehouse duty tonight?"

"I am! Our same-city convenient online medicine purchase business has just started, only sold two orders last night and five during the day today. I plan to sleep in the warehouse at night from now on; the business hasn’t developed enough to justify hiring a dedicated warehouse manager."

As the sales manager, Xiaogao must consider the clinic’s operating costs.

He took the initiative to handle the night shifts.

"I’ll talk to Siying and try to let her alternate with you. For now, you two will have to work hard."

Li Jingsheng agreed to Xiaogao taking night shifts.

As the boss, one must consider employment costs.

The same-city convenient online medicine purchase business is a newly created segment. How it will develop, no one can say.

It will definitely bring convenience to the citizens of Jiangli City.

"Selling five orders during the day today, that’s quite good. It shows the business is improving."

"They’re all common medicines, just not very profitable."

Xiaogao showed the orders to Li Jingsheng.

Two orders last night, five today, indeed all common treatment medications.

Medicines for treating colds, rhinitis, and wound care, even one for underarm antiperspirant.

"When dispensing medication for patients, if it’s a medicine with strong privacy concerns, like that antiperspirant, pack it in black bags. I assume some patients feel embarrassed to buy them at a pharmacy, so they try to buy from us online. We must protect their privacy and ensure a good buying experience."

Li Jingsheng instructed Xiaogao.

As the boss, he sees problems more deeply, spotting things ordinary people might miss.

"This children’s belly button patch is probably for kids. When printing the medication order, add instructions for safe use for the customer."

"Okay, I’ll make all these improvements right away."

Xiaogao noted down these issues in his notebook.

"Xiaogao, what do you think is the purpose of selling medicine?"

Li Jingsheng asked him thoughtfully.

"Uh... Brother Li, just to be clear, you can’t set me up! Dr. Wang says whenever he hears you ask a question, he gets nervous." Xiaogao, this guy, is definitely not stupid.

Ou Qinglan was nearby, listening and laughing secretly.

"Go on, go on, am I that terrifying? We’re just having a casual chat, why be so cautious?"

Li Jingsheng’s gaze focused on Xiaogao.

"Alright! I’ll answer honestly; you can’t punish me severely later!" Xiaogao was still a bit uneasy, but unable to withstand Li Jingsheng’s intense gaze, he chose to answer sincerely. "Selling medicine or running a clinic, it’s obviously to make money! I’m sure the boss feels great seeing the clinic making money every day."

"Making money is a given; if not, we’d go bankrupt. Besides making money, is there anything else?"

Li Jingsheng has experienced the pain of financial hardship.

Making several tens of thousands a day has indeed made him confident and dignified.

"Other things... surely it’s to relieve patients’ suffering! Patients buy medications, whether for themselves or to give to others, serve two main purposes: preventing illness and maintaining health, or treating illness."

Xiaogao sees this very clearly.

Health supplements generally can’t directly cure diseases but play a role in prevention and improving bodily functions.

For example, replenishing energy in case of deficiency, supplementing blood for anemia, improving digestion for digestive issues.