Chapter 95 - 94: The First Big Deal! (Second Update)

Chapter 95: Chapter 94: The First Big Deal! (Second Update)

Xinglin Hall now has a group of loyal supporters. When they saw that Xinglin Hall was selling a new medicine, they all lined up.

However, such loyal supporters were few. Most people stood by to watch, and some joined the line when they saw the signs offering free consultations and free trials of the new medicine.

Taking advantage of a break, Xu Jing and Cheng Qingqing came out to check the situation. Seeing that the cooling oil outside was almost sold out, they couldn’t help but feel pleased.

But Cheng Xianbai quickly poured cold water on them, saying, "The ones coming to buy the medicine were mostly patients who regularly come for consultations. There are very few new patients."

Some people who tried their new medicine found it quite good and bought it, but among all the patients who bought the new medicine, such people were just a small proportion.

If only their old patients kept visiting them and no new patients came, it would be very disadvantageous for them.

In modern terms, they had not opened up a new market, always wandering in the old market group, making it very difficult to increase the sales of their new medicine. And although the old market group is stable, it is not unchanging. Without newcomers, this market would eventually wither.

But Cheng Qingqing didn’t understand these things. She was quite satisfied and, seeing that both Xu Jing and Cheng Xianbai were serious, she curiously said, "No matter who buys our new medicine, as long as someone buys it, isn’t that good? It’s better than no one buying it at all!

We didn’t make a lot of cooling oil this time. If a lot of people suddenly wanted to buy it, we wouldn’t be able to supply enough."

Xu Jing looked at Cheng Qingqing and raised her lips, saying, "Qingqing is not wrong. Even if the buyers of the medicine are old patients, it’s still better than no one buying.

We don’t need to rush. As long as our medicine is good, word of mouth will eventually spread, and more and more people will come to buy the medicine..."

Before she finished speaking, they saw two carriages suddenly arrive at a distance and stop steadily in front of their Xinglin Hall.

Although the two carriages looked low-key on the outside, they were grand and spacious, with a row of guards on either side. In the small Anping County, this was already an impressive display!

The number of families in Anping County with such grand displays is more than can be counted on ten fingers!

Everyone couldn’t help looking at the two carriages in surprise, wondering what these important figures were doing here.

Soon, a woman dressed in dark soft silk clothing, her half-black, half-white hair neatly combed and tied with a fine jade hairpin, got out of the carriage. She was accompanied by a little girl dressed in a light yellow upper garment and a bean green skirt, who walked towards Xu Jing and the others with a smile that revealed no teeth, "Doctor Xu, we meet again."

Xu Jing had felt something when she saw those two familiar carriages. Now seeing Nanny Kang, whom she had met just the night before, she wasn’t surprised. She raised her eyebrows slightly, saying, "Nanny Kang, what brings you here? Is Madam Song still not feeling well?"

"No, no, no, Doctor Xu, you misunderstood. After using the Atractylodes Qi Pill you recommended yesterday, our madam felt much better. She even had an extra bowl of porridge for breakfast today, much to the delight of our second madam!"

Nanny Kang waved her hand and smiled, "Seeing that her health was better, our madam immediately urged us to return to the Capital. However, the two medicines you gave yesterday were truly effective, and our kindly madam, considering that it’s summer and the household servants often work in the scorching sun, enduring summer heat and humidity and mosquito bites, sent me here specially to buy Atractylodes Qi Pills and cooling oil for each servant to distribute among them.

I’m just not sure if Miss Xu has so many medicines on hand?"

As soon as she said this, not only Xu Jing was startled; even the onlookers were shocked.

My goodness, truly worthy of a prestigious family. This is extravagance! Just because those two medicines were good, she wanted every servant to have a share. What kind of prestigious family is this? Could we still apply for a job?!

Judging from what that nanny just said, they are from the Capital. People from the Capital have surely seen all sorts of good things, yet... yet they still fancy the two medicines that Xinglin Hall sells!

However, it makes sense considering the Atractylodes Qi Pill from earlier had even attracted Vice Minister Xiao. Thinking of it like this, it is not surprising that this unknown madam has taken a liking to Xinglin Hall’s medicine!

Xu Jing was taken aback for a moment before she realized that this might be Xinglin Hall’s first big sale in history. Her heart couldn’t help but pound heavily, but she maintained a calm appearance, saying, "We need to check the current inventory, so please wait a moment, Nanny Kang."

After yesterday’s incident, Nanny Kang was very agreeable and said with a smile, "Take your time, Doctor Xu, no need to rush."

She took the little girl accompanying her and waited obediently to one side.

Xu Jing and the Cheng Brothers and Sisters quickly checked the inventory, and Xu Jing approached Nanny Kang, saying, "I wonder how many packages of medicine Madam Song intends to buy? We are just a small clinic, and we don’t have much medicine in stock. There are forty-two packages of Atractylodes Qi Pills left, and fifty jars of cooling oil."

These Atractylodes Qi Pills were leftovers from previous order cancellations.

The old saying was indeed correct: every misfortune can turn into a blessing. Look, our blessing has arrived!

Upon hearing this, Nanny Kang was a little troubled, "Indeed, it’s a bit too little. These medicines are only enough for the servants closest to the masters. We also planned to set aside some for the madam to use in case she needs it in the future."

Xu Jing remained calm, asking, "May I ask how many packages of medicine Nanny Kang intends to purchase?"

Nanny Kang replied, "I calculated last night. The madam said to prepare one set of medicine for each servant at the mansion, even the rough-work maids and young male servants in the outer yard. In that case, we need at least one hundred and sixty sets of each medicine."

Cheng Qingqing couldn’t contain herself and blurted, "One hundred and sixty..."

Fortunately, Cheng Xianbai quickly covered her mouth and dragged her backward.

This girl had really never seen the world. In a large family in the Capital, it’s common to have hundreds of servants. Just one hundred and sixty is considered small!

Xu Jing immediately said, "How about this? You can take the existing medicines back with you. We’ll prepare the rest over the next few days and send someone to deliver them to you right away. If Nanny Kang trusts me, just give me a small deposit. I won’t betray your trust."

Nanny Kang had been with Madam Song since her marriage, helping her manage the household over the years. She could easily see people’s intentions.

Seeing Xu Jing’s calm and composed demeanor, she couldn’t help but admire her inwardly.

This lady’s composure and grace are such that many matriarchs of prestigious families in the Western Capital may not match. Such a woman being just a doctor in a small county is subtly incongruous!

She had some idea of what Xu Jing was planning.

Anping County is not far from the Western Capital. If she agreed to let them deliver medicine to Song Mansion, it would essentially reveal their identity and residence in the Capital.

Anyone with a mind could use this opportunity to establish a relationship with the Song Family and possibly continue doing business with them.

After all, medicines will always be used up, and people will never stop falling ill.

However, the woman’s eyes were clear and straightforward, and her attitude was frank. Even if she had such intentions, she wouldn’t be disliked.

A doctor is, after all, running a business. It’s normal to have such small thoughts. The key is to do it without being annoying.

Nanny Kang didn’t immediately agree, saying with a smile, "Doctor Xu, you’ve misunderstood. How could I not trust you? But this business is not something an old servant like me can decide. Please wait here for a moment while I seek our madam’s instructions."