Breaking news!

Following the departure of Huaye Tower’s most beautiful performer Shi Yin, the lead dancer Liuli has also announced her departure from Huaye Tower, and she has regained her freedom by redeeming her servitude!

It is reported that Liuli is planning to start her own business, with support from Mr. Lin, intending to open a pastry shop, named: Furong Garden.

This in itself wasn’t much, in the world of Huaye Tower and similar establishments, such comings and goings are frequent and common, but the explosive part is.

Liuli actually undermined her old boss by drawing away several of her sisters who wished to reform, joining Furong Garden.

The business at Huaye Tower suddenly decreased significantly, and it even became a laughingstock among the Qin towers in Dongshan City.

"I am furious, who is spreading these rumors, Yaoyao and the others are just working part-time at Furong Garden, and yet it’s being spread like this!" Qin Yanran (Si Miaoxue) angrily smashed the teacup in her hand, "Han Si!"

"My lady!"

"Investigate who is spreading these wild rumors, I want him to pay the price!"

"Yes."

After pretending to be angry, Si Miaoxue’s expression immediately changed, from anger to joy, seamlessly switching, first she has to create momentum, or else how can she convince people, especially about her plan to target the neighbor next door?

If she couldn’t deceive that old fox Ye Shengyuan, how could she easily buy Yong’an Hall?

...

"My lord, will what we’re doing really offend Mrs. Qin? She is actually quite nice..." Liuli came to Lin Miao, feeling a bit worried, even though she called over Yaoyao and a few sisters to help, that was with the consent of the tower lord.

These sisters are already quite old, staying at Huaye Tower, it’s almost impossible for them to find a good home, aside from living a lonely old age, but staying in the tower, at least they have a place to stay.

They actually have saved enough silver coins, enough to redeem themselves, but once redeemed, they have no place to go, then it’s better to stay, after a few years, they can do other things, like training newcomers.

Now they just have one more choice, they actually want to live a normal person’s life, and that’s why they got the "tower lord’s" consent to come over part-time.

But this was a privately reached agreement, and it ended up being spread like that...

Some sisters have already started to withdraw, planning not to come over.

"Don’t worry, although your tower lord is a bit petty, she won’t go back on what she promised, you don’t have to worry about this, everything is on me!" Lin Miao reassured, "Get on with opening the store, don’t delay the main business."

All the news was deliberately spread by him, stirring up the conflict with Qin Yanran to smoothly get Yong’an Hall.

Otherwise, facing Ye Shengyuan’s wealth, Si Miaoxue, who has never done medical hall business, couldn’t compete under the same conditions.

Moreover, besides Yong’an Hall, he selected a few targets, intending to trap them, after all, it’s not his money.

...

"Junior brother, what’s going on between you and Miaoxue?" Sun Youwei was also unclear, taking the chance when the two were alone, she asked.

"Senior sister is so smart, take a guess?" Lin Miao peeled an orange, carefully removing the white mesh on top, although it’s fine, it affects aesthetics and taste, handing it to Sun Youwei with a slight smile.

"Are you two acting?"

"That’s right, the conflict with Huaye Tower was intentionally stirred up by the two of us, the goal was for this..." Lin Miao explained in detail his plan with Si Miaoxue.

Sun Youwei listened, feeling like her mind was crashing, can it be played like this? People’s hearts are too complex, she increasingly feels that she can’t keep up.

"Let Xia Zhu over there, cooperate with Shen Haidong well, best to have a fight and break up." Lin Miao said.

"You’re going to scheme Xia Zhu too?"

"It’s not scheming, it’s acting, otherwise, Shen Haidong suddenly went to my rival’s side, what would my enemy think?"

"It’s all temporary, and it’s also a test for Shen Haidong, Xia Zhu is my disciple, and as her teacher, I must also look out for her future happiness, right?" Lin Miao said, this reason suddenly stood tall.

"I understand, I was worried about the problems between you two."

"How have you been feeling lately, have you been practicing the breathing techniques I taught you?" Lin Miao inquired.

He taught Sun Youwei a set of breathing techniques, just hoping that Sun Youwei could strengthen her body, her condition mainly depends on nurturing, medication is just an external corrective process, to throw away the medicine jar, she still needs to restore her own essence.

"Very good, I practice every day, and the circling technique, it’s quite interesting, every time I work up a sweat before stopping, I feel my energy is increasing day by day, and my strength has grown significantly, even Yuzhu said she struggles to keep up when I walk now." Sun Youwei said.

It’s not even half a year, she sees hope for her recovery, and her body is getting better and better, something previously unthinkable.

This newfound life isn’t brought by anyone else, it’s precisely the junior brother.

"That’s good, after some days, let’s find an opportunity to go back to Qingping Town, together we’ll pay respects to our master?" Lin Miao said.

Sun Youwei hesitated a bit, not answering.

"What’s wrong?"

"The medicine examination is about to start, I want to wait until the medicine examination is over before going back." Sun Youwei said.

"Hmm, that works too, up to you."

The medicine examination generally takes place after the second day of the physician examination at the end of April or beginning of May, the time isn’t fixed, but it’s usually scheduled around this time.

The herbalist examination also has two rounds. The first round is a written test, and the second is identifying herbs. There are no restrictions on the written test; as long as you reach the passing score, you can enter the second round, which involves identifying twenty types of herbs with a required accuracy rate of ninety percent.

There will certainly be some obscure herbs among them, but the test won’t be too difficult; otherwise, eliminating over half of the candidates would be pointless.

The number of herbalists admitted is not fixed. As long as candidates meet the set requirements, they can pass.

This is much easier than the physician’s examination.

With Sun Youwei’s capability, along with guidance from Guan Biyun, passing the herbalist examination is virtually a certainty.

That’s why there are plenty of young herbalists, but young physicians are rare. The age of passing the herbalist examination is usually seven or eight years younger than that for physicians, and there are many herbalists.

Because as long as you are engaged in the herbal business, you must hold this certification. Herbalist apprentices can only work under the guidance of a certified herbalist; if something goes wrong, the apprentice is not held liable.

This year, Lin Miao will also take the herbalist examination. After all, having an additional certification is never a bad thing, and often it makes things more convenient.

Most people studying medicine will also take the herbalist examination. Many hold dual certifications, although one person can only work in one position at a time.

...

"Yong’an Hall, is the information reliable?"

"Yes, Father. Two days ago, Lin Miao’s steward, the one who was fired from Yuanheng Pawnshop, contacted Cheng Liujia to discuss the transfer of Yong’an Hall," Ye Xiyuan replied from a distance of at least thirty feet from his father.

"Lin Miao also secretly had someone contact Mr. Qin, who was suing Yong’an Hall for compensation. After meeting with Mr. Qin, he started pressuring Cheng Liujia for debt repayment."

He manages the Ye family’s herbal business and knows about the industry movements much faster than Ye Shengyuan.

Yong’an Hall is facing internal and external problems with operational difficulties, making it quite possible that they might sell it, especially since the Cheng family has no successors, holding onto it serves no purpose.

"Didn’t that Fan Shouping from Yong’an Hall come to our Shengyuan Hall?"

"Yes, he resigned from Yong’an Hall before the year-end and joined our Shengyuan Hall to see patients after the new year. I hear he has a good reputation and brought along a group of patients."

"Cheng Liujia has a son, right? Is he a gambling addict?"

"Yes, he recently gambled again and owed a ten thousand taels high-interest loan, and with compounding interest, he will need twenty thousand taels this month if he wants to pay it off," Ye Xiyuan nodded.

"Lin Miao wants to acquire Yong’an Hall, hoping to get a herbal permit, but I’ll make sure he doesn’t get it," Ye Shengyuan sneered. "Xiyuan, we should also bid to acquire Yong’an Hall."

"Father, even though Yong’an Hall isn’t what it used to be, its remaining assets are still valuable. Acquiring it now would cost at least fifty thousand taels, and if we enter a bidding war, the price could be even higher," Ye Xiyuan reminded.

"I won’t let him succeed, proceed with the purchase!"

"Understood." Ye Xiyuan knew he couldn’t argue with his father. Since the decision was made, further opposition was futile.

"How about Anning Hall?"

"Song Yunzhong is asking for twenty thousand taels, saying if we don’t meet that price, he’ll sell Anning Hall to Lin Miao. He’s given up on the medical industry, and he can’t keep Anning Hall anyway."

"Offer five thousand. If he wants to sell, let him sell to Lin Miao. We’ll see what he can do!" Ye Shengyuan sneered.

Even if Lin Miao buys Anning Hall, without obtaining a herbal permit, it can’t be turned into a pharmacy, leaving him with no options.

A young boy still wet behind the ears, thinking he can compete with me, utterly naive. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

...

"What, has Song Yunzhong had a change of heart and decided to sell to me?" Lin Miao was a bit surprised as the Song family approached him to take over Anning Hall.

"Mr. Lin, it was my husband’s fault in the past, and I apologize on his behalf," said Mrs. Song, with an exceptionally sincere tone.

"The Ye family pressed the price too hard, didn’t they?" Lin Miao chuckled softly.

Mrs. Song’s smile turned awkward. Lin Miao had indeed hit the mark; Song Yunzhong never expected that his momentary jealousy leading to retaliation against Lin Miao would ruin his own future. Even the Anning Hall, a legacy from his ancestors, had to be handed over to others. He actually felt quite remorseful.

"I’m willing to buy Anning Hall, offering ten thousand taels, and you must not remove any items from Anning Hall. If you want to take anything, you must seek my consent. If Madam Song agrees to these terms, we can sign the contract now and proceed with the transfer!" Lin Miao stated.

"Isn’t ten thousand a bit low..."

"That’s the price. The Ye family likely won’t offer more than five thousand taels. I’m giving you ten thousand, double the price. People shouldn’t be too greedy," Lin Miao said, lifting his teacup.

Over a month ago, Yun offered fifteen thousand taels for the deal, allowing Song Yunzhong to continue as a consulting physician for a stable income. Now, nothing is guaranteed, and the ten thousand is purely based on Anning Hall’s valuable location.

"Could it really not be more?"

Lin Miao shook his head firmly. In business, he’s not just a healer anymore.

Eventually, Mrs. Song agreed to sign the transfer agreement with Lin Miao. Since Song Yunzhong was in the custody of the Arresting Department, only his wife could handle the procedures.

On Lin Miao’s side, Sun Youwei signed the transfer agreement, meaning once the transaction was completed, the ownership of Anning Hall would transfer to Sun Youwei.

After signing the agreement and completing the transfer, there was a glimpse of hope in Song Yunzhong’s case. While punishment was inevitable, active compensation for the victim’s losses might earn some leniency.

The total compensation amounts to a substantial sum, guaranteeing that even if the family fortune is wiped out this time, the ancestors’ blessings won’t be questioned.

As for the "herbal permit" of Anning Hall, it’s unlikely that Ye Shengyuan will let him obtain it.