"No need, bring me the prescriptions that use these few herbs, and the patient's case files. Let me see them all together," Yu He said.
A temporary emergency measure, Xiaoya's suggestion was viable, but not a long-term solution.
This was clearly Qiao Qiao in league with the Qi family, intentionally trying to suppress her!
Did they think this would leave her helpless?
They truly underestimated Yu He.
Xiaoya went to get the prescriptions, and Xiao Qing went to retrieve the patient case files. They were brought over quickly.
After reviewing the patient case files, Yu He, referencing the prescription, replaced the *hashimaga* and *chuifengbie* with two other medicinal herbs.
The group watched and, upon seeing the revised prescription, couldn't help but express their admiration:
Fang Ziyu: "Replacing *chuifengbie* with *wushaoshe* might slightly reduce its efficacy, but it won't affect the treatment and can simultaneously help the patient with her chronic urticaria."
Su Xiao: "It can be done this way too! Truly my goddess!"
Xiaoya: "That's great! We have plenty of stock for toad oil and *wushaoshe*, though the cost is quite high."
Xiao Qing: "I guess someone's plan has backfired now."
Seeing everyone busy with the problems Qiao Qiao had caused, Qiao Wei felt useless and angry at his sister. His anger was followed by a sense of helplessness, self-blame, and depression.
He felt that by coming out with Yu He, he hadn't helped at all and had only brought her so many problems.
Perhaps it would be better if he just left and stopped causing her trouble...
Yu He handed out the revised prescriptions for them to proceed and then looked up to see Qiao Wei sitting in the corner.
He had dark circles under his eyes and looked dejected, clearly having not slept all night due to Qiao Qiao's actions.
Yu He could understand his feelings. Betrayal by someone close was bound to hurt. However, she could distract herself with other tasks, letting go of these emotions, and even coldly severing a decade-long friendship.
But for Qiao Wei, Qiao Qiao was his elder sister, and his only family in this world. Asking him to be as heartless as her was impossible.
He could only be advised to take it in stride.
Yu He wasn't particularly good at comforting people, but seeing him so dispirited made her uncomfortable too.
"Brother Wei," she walked over.
Seeing that Yu He was finished with her tasks, Qiao Wei quickly stood up, "Yu He, I'm sorry. I didn't discipline Qiao Qiao properly and caused so much trouble for the clinic. I'm truly sorry."
"You don't need to apologize to me. Staff turnover and market fluctuations are normal," Yu He consoled him. Seeing him still dejected, she added,
"Besides, I said it, this is Qiao Qiao's choice. Even if she hadn't left, other issues would have arisen. So, you don't have to shoulder all the responsibility yourself. You are you, and she is her."
"Thank you," Qiao Wei felt it was already difficult for Yu He to say so much to comfort him. "I can't help much here, perhaps I should resign."
"Who says you can't help?" Yu He grabbed some herbs from the medicine cabinet, packed them, and handed them to him. "Please deliver these to the Shen family for me. Also, Shen Yao has an event he's invited me to. I've been too busy to attend lately. Please go in my stead."
Qiao Wei was slightly taken aback. He looked at her, feeling an indescribable sense of gratitude.
He took the items. "Alright."
"Drive carefully," Yu He reminded him.
Qiao Wei: "Alright."
After sending Qiao Wei off, Yu He logged into the Tianyi Network.
When she had been looking for suppliers before, she had joined some groups.
As soon as she logged in, she saw that in one of the herb supplier groups, many people were discussing Qiao Qiao's high-priced procurement of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. The latest message was from Wu Sheng.
Wu Sheng: [Qiao Qiao is really making big moves. The profit from *chuifengbie* alone is half of my total profit for six months.]
Wuming: [Who has *hashimaga*, *chuifengbie*, *haipiaoxiao*, and white clam shells on hand?]
After Yu He sent her message, the previously lively group instantly fell silent.
Wu Sheng, on the other side of the screen, was still typing. Suddenly, he saw Wuming's avatar and the herbs he needed. He froze. He reread it carefully; it was indeed the renowned physician Wuming who had come online!
He sheepishly deleted the half-typed message and even considered recalling his previous message.
Although he had only collaborated with Physician Wuming for half a year, the title "Wuming Physician Supplier" had attracted many other collaborations. It could be said that Physician Wuming was his benefactor.
However, a while ago, Qiao Qiao, who had been in charge of contacting him from Yu Xianyi's clinic, suddenly told him that she had left Yu Xianyi's clinic and wanted to work independently, asking him to supply her with herbs.
Having an extra client, Wu Sheng was naturally happy. But Qiao Qiao demanded that in addition to supplying the same herbs as Yu Xianyi's clinic, she wanted to buy all his *hashimaga* and *chuifengbie*.
If it were at the same market price, Wu Sheng would certainly not have sold all of them to her. These two herbs were their most popular offerings to Yu Xianyi's clinic.
He could cut off anyone else's supply, but not his benefactor's.
However, Qiao Qiao offered three times the market price. He was a businessman; the world would punish him if he didn't seek profit. Whoever offered the better price was the boss. Moreover, the supply agreement he had signed with Yu Xianyi's clinic didn't strictly stipulate a monthly delivery quantity, as long as other herbs were provided normally, there was no issue.
So, he sold the goods to Qiao Qiao. He was bragging in the group when he never expected Physician Wuming, who rarely logged in, to suddenly appear. He had been caught red-handed!
Wu Sheng's joy turned to sorrow. If Physician Wuming got angry, he might lose the title of "Wuming Physician Supplier." He remembered He Tian, who had bought goods from him along with Qiao Qiao, and immediately called him.
A moment later, He Tian posted an explanation in the group:
He Tian: [Physician Wuming, I apologize. My subordinates were unable to procure the herbs, making it impossible to prepare them for you. I visited several fishing villages, but *haipiaoxiao* and white clam shells were bought at high prices. I am also helpless.]
Wu Sheng, seeing this, quickly chimed in with his own explanation:
[It's the same on my end. The *hashimaga* and *chuifengbie* I sold to Qiao Qiao were from my previous stock. I thought I could replenish them for you in time, but unexpectedly, my subordinates couldn't retrieve the goods. If I had known, I wouldn't have sold that batch to Qiao Qiao.]
Yu He looked at their smooth explanations with a cold gaze.
These people, who usually revered Physician Wuming, were all very pragmatic when their interests were involved.
Highest bidder?
She wanted to see how much money the Qi family could provide Qiao Qiao to monopolize the market for these four herbs.
Yu He posted a message in the group: [Since you cannot guarantee supply, there is no need for further cooperation. @Wu Sheng @He Tian]
On the other sides of their screens, Wu Sheng and He Tian saw this message and were struck by lightning!
They desperately tried to send messages to explain, but found that Yu He had left the group. Not only that, but several clients who had collaborated with them because of the "Wuming Physician" title also severed their partnerships upon seeing this.