The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 361 - 210:

Zhao Chengxun... it’s not as severe as you say.

We stopped collecting their payments when we closed, how is that exploiting them?

However, I must admit that what he said is also a fact.

"But even if the store stays open, its safety cannot be guaranteed."

Maybe we need to hire two guards.

It won’t work either, even if we hire two guards, they won’t be able to withstand a large group, which could easily flatten the store.

"Post a notice at the store entrance: a letter to fellow townsmen..."

Zhao Minghua’s words caused Zhao Chengxun and his two sons to look at this third child in a new light.

Indeed, persisting in keeping the store open in these chaotic times is not for making a bit of money. It’s to have a place for townspeople to see a doctor when they’re sick, a pharmacy where they can get medicine, to alleviate everyone’s suffering.

During this period, continuing normal operations is already difficult, so we ask everyone to understand and not cause trouble or disturbances.

If anyone wants to cause trouble, consider whether your parents and family might also fall ill one day and need to see a doctor.

Doctors do not involve themselves in disputes; their focus is only on treating and saving people. We plead with all the passing deities to show mercy and not interfere with Hundred Herbs Hall’s normal operations.

"Alright, let’s follow what the third child suggested."

Zhao Chengxun nodded, admitting that this kid is clever. Once this notice is posted, anyone with a bit of conscience and humanity would not make it difficult for Hundred Herbs Hall.

"Third child, what if they don’t listen to the advice?"

"If they don’t listen, then I have no solution."

Zhao Minghua said, "I’m not them; I don’t know what they’re thinking. I’m just betting on human nature. Furthermore, if they truly want to go far and replace the current government, they certainly can’t do something that angers the people. Remember, water can carry a boat but also overturn it."

"What a saying, ’water can carry a boat but also overturn it.’ Third brother’s words are spot on!"

Zhao Minglang found Zhao Minghua’s idea excellent. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Moreover, after this chaotic time ends, Hundred Herbs Hall’s reputation will surely rise to a new level.

Without exaggeration, Zhao Minghua’s method is a win-win, truly a wise choice.

Zhao Chengxun agreed to the third child’s method, setting it in stone.

"Open, Hundred Herbs Hall’s two stores will operate as usual daily. The more turbulent the times, the more the people need to see a doctor, get medicine, and treat illnesses. What we need at Hundred Herbs Hall is this kind of fearless spirit."

"Sigh, I don’t know what you all are thinking."

Zhao Mingqing sighed, "While everyone is escaping for their lives, you’re thinking about saving lives; others have already stopped selling grain, waiting for the chaos to sell at doubled prices."

According to Zhao Mingqing’s thinking, grain can be hoarded, and so can medicine.

You can sell them at high prices eventually.

Of course, he only thought it in his heart and dared not say it out loud.

After all, the old master of the Zhao family was still around, and he had said that the Zhao family’s medical mission is: better to let the medicine on the shelves gather dust than to have people in the world fall ill.

If he dared to profit from others’ misfortunes, the old master would likely take drastic actions against him, even expelling him, the eldest grandson, from the family.

So, it’s no surprise that the Zhao family cannot become one of the four wealthiest families in Changzhou, too honest to make a big fortune, not destined for sudden wealth.

"Grain businesses hoard grain to sell at high prices."

Zhao Chengxun, being a businessman himself, naturally understood the logic behind it.

"No wonder they make big fortunes."

Zhao Mingqing was somewhat envious.

"But such gains are ill-gotten; making such fortunes is not good."

Zhao Chengxun said, "Throughout history, those who profited from national crises have never ended well. Riches that come quickly are not necessarily kept, becoming a thorn in others’ eyes and an appetizing piece of meat for some, leading to catastrophic misfortunes."

Zhao Mingqing was indifferent, still holding onto that belief: Zhao Family members are too honest!

Zhao Minglang, on the other hand, eloquently wrote a lengthy piece condemning such acts.

"I just remembered, I have an urgent matter to attend to, so I’ll be leaving first."

Zhao Mingqing didn’t feel like discussing further with them.

Generally speaking, the eldest brother has the potential to be a shrewd businessman but lacks the courage; the second brother is a bit pedantic from his studies, suitable to be a small official in peaceful times, but in chaotic times, he’d be the first to die.

As for Zhao Minghua, it’s different, he wants both this and that.

Now, the world has turned chaotic, just as he anticipated.

The batch of grain hoarded last year can be sold during this period.

However, the manner in which to sell still depends on the situation.

His mind was a bit chaotic, and after thinking for a long time, he couldn’t come up with a conclusion.

When he got home and saw Chun Nuan focused on making medicine again, he cherished this beautiful scene and loved seeing the tranquil appearance of time.