Qiao Qiao had followed Old Madam Yu for a long time and knew her habit of using certain herbs when prescribing medicine. Without these four, the medicinal meals at Old Madam Yu's clinic wouldn't be possible.
Now that Yu He was offering six times the price for the herbs, she must be in a hurry to use them for her patients.
But even ten times the price wouldn't matter, because Qiao Qiao held all the available stock of these four herbs in the northern market. She had also sent people to buy from the southern market, and soon she would control all the supplies nationwide.
Without the herbs, patients would start to doubt Old Madam Yu's clinic, and the reputation of the Anonymous Divine Doctor would decline. Meanwhile, her Medicinal Meal Hall would quickly rise in fame.
Thinking this, Qiao Qiao felt a sense of satisfaction. She made a call, "Brother Shui, how's the herb procurement going in the south?"
"We haven't received anything. The market in the south has been completely bought up by a company called Huaxia Medicinal Herbs. I'm trying to negotiate a price with them to take over all their stock," replied Brother Shui on the other end of the line.
Huaxia Medicinal Herbs?
Wasn't that the herb company owned by that brat Mo Chao?
Qiao Qiao also knew Mo Chao. His father used to be an herb dealer, and later expanded to open a herb company in the south.
She had considered cooperating with Mo Chao to procure herbs from the southern market before. However, that kid had a good relationship with Yu He. Although he was only two or three years younger than her and Yu He, he always followed Yu He around, calling her "Fairy Sister" like a persistent shadow.
She feared that if she contacted Mo Chao, he would tell Yu He, ruining her plans. That's why she had found someone else.
"What price is she asking for?" Qiao Qiao inquired.
"At three times the market price, he was already considering it and was about to sign the contract. But then he saw the notice from the Anonymous Divine Doctor recruiting medicinal herbs, offering double the price. So he refused to sell," Brother Shui explained.
Qiao Qiao frowned. If Mo Chao gave the herbs to Yu He, her current holdings would be for nothing, and her plan would fall apart!
No!
She couldn't let Mo Chao give the herbs to Yu He.
Qiao Qiao gritted her teeth, stamped her foot, and said, "I'll offer twelve times the market price. You buy back all four herbs: hasshemo, chuifengbie, haipiaoxiao, and bailingruo shell from him!"
"Twelve times! The total price for these four herbs in his hands is probably a little over a hundred million. Do you have that much money?" Brother Shui asked in surprise.
Qiao Qiao hesitated. A hundred million, how many zeros was that?
Although the Qi family had given her the privileges befitting a Miss Qi, they hadn't given her cash, only a card with a monthly limit of 100,000.
"Pay him a deposit to secure the goods, and pay the remaining balance within a month," Qiao Qiao instructed.
Yu He must be more desperate for the medicine than she was. Yu He was offering six times the price for the herbs; she would buy them at twelve times the price. Then, Yu He would have no choice but to come to her for the herbs, and she would have the money!
Hearing her firm tone, Brother Shui replied, "Alright."
The thought that Yu He would soon come to her begging for medicine filled Qiao Qiao with excitement.
"Beep, beep, beep." At this moment, the alarm she had set for simmering the medicine went off.
Qiao Qiao snapped back to attention, poured the medicine from the pot, and brought it to the living room for Old Madam Qi to take.
Old Madam Qi suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes.
Qiao Qiao realized Old Madam Qi held a high position in the Qi family. Although Qi Yewen was in charge now, he was still very filial and listened to Old Madam Qi. Therefore, she needed to secure the old lady's favor.
"Grandma, the health-preserving medicinal meal is ready. Drink it while it's hot," Qiao Qiao said obediently.
"Oh, good," Old Madam Qi accepted the bowl of medicine with satisfaction.
After a few days of Qiao Qiao's medicinal meals, she felt significantly more energetic. Her high blood pressure and blood sugar, which were difficult to control even with Western medicine, had noticeably decreased without any side effects.
Furthermore, ever since Qiao Qiao came to the Qi family, Qi Corporation's stock had not shown any downward trend.
Especially today, when Yu He announced the recruitment of medicinal herbs online, and the herbs were acquired by Qiao Qiao in the name of the Qi family, Qi Pharmaceutical's stock had hit its daily limit when the market closed in the afternoon.
She heard that Old Madam Yu had even fainted from anger due to this matter. Old Madam Qi was extremely pleased, finally getting a taste of revenge.
Because of this, she was increasingly satisfied with Qiao Qiao, and felt even more that her decision to have Qiao Qiao replace Yuan Yuan in the Qi family was correct.
"Grandma, tomorrow is the first day of my Medicinal Meal Hall's trial operation. I hope you'll come and support me," Qiao Qiao mentioned.
"Good, Grandma will go. I'll also bring some of my old friends to show their support and let them see how capable my dear granddaughter is," Old Madam Qi said cheerfully.
"Thank you, Grandma. I will definitely perform well," Qiao Qiao replied excitedly.
Old Madam Qi's friends were all wealthy individuals. Wealthy people were never short of chronic illnesses. These would be valuable customers to help her Medicinal Meal Hall establish itself quickly in the capital!
Meanwhile, at Huaxia Medicinal Herbs.
In the CEO's office.
Mo Chao excitedly squatted barefoot on the boss's chair, calling Yu He, completely lacking the demeanor of a CEO.
"Fairy Sister, you're too awesome! I absolutely adore you! Someone just offered to buy the stock I've hoarded at twelve times the market price! Twelve times!"
He excitedly blurted out so much, only to hear a faint "Oh, and then?" from the person on the other end of the line.
Mo Chao thought to himself, Fairy Sister is indeed different. She's unworldly and not swayed by a few pieces of silver!
"Hehe, I just got too excited. Can I sell it at such a high price? Will you raise it further?" he asked with a grin.
"Sell it. Just leave some stock for me. Also, after you sell it, release the news of the selling price," Yu He instructed.
Mo Chao: "As you command! Fairy Sister, after I sell, I'll personally deliver the goods you want."
Yu He refused: "It's not necessary, mailing it is fine." Dafeng Novel Network
"Hahaha, don't be so polite. Delivering it personally will show my sincerity. I haven't seen you in a while either, I miss..." his words trailed off.
Before he could finish speaking, the other party had already hung up.
Mo Chao didn't mind, his face still beaming. Fairy Sister was just that cool.
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The next day.
Qiao Qiao woke up early and went to her Medicinal Meal Hall to prepare, waiting for Yu He to come begging for medicine.
She was confident that Yu He would come to her today. Because last night, she had already secured the southern market, and Yu He had no other choice but to beg her!
This would be the grand opening highlight for her Medicinal Meal Hall's trial operation:
Opening day, the Anonymous Divine Doctor comes begging for medicine!
The Medicinal Meal Hall was located near Renren General Hospital, a prime location. It was nearly two hundred square meters and decorated in an antique style. Qiao Qiao had previously promoted it on her personal Douyin account and in newly formed socialite groups, and Old Madam Qi had also brought a group of old friends.
As soon as the Medicinal Meal Hall opened, it was bustling with activity, and even reporters and media outlets came for interviews.
Seeing this, Qiao Qiao couldn't suppress her excitement.
She entertained guests while eagerly awaiting Yu He's arrival.