Chapter 257: Finding a Pharmacy to Cooperate With (One Updat
t the local people flee during those times"In the past, the imperial court would allocate grain to aid disaster relief, but this year...“This year, there is no grain coming in. All the grain has been...Xu Huaiyi's arrangement sounded reasonable and impartial. Su Zhe and Qiao Huaixin naturally had no objections. They originally planned to do so anyway, but they didn't expect it to go so smoothly. Xu Huaiyi did not use Sun Yu's banner to pressure anyone, achieving fairness and transparency.
It's possible they had ulterior motives, but Xu Huaiyi simply didn't seize control. He didn't hold onto the most important account books, he wasn't power-hungry, greedy, or seeking attention...
Logically speaking, this was a golden opportunity for him to make a name for himself. If he had played his cards right, he could have easily risen through the ranks, leaping from commoner to noble. But his actions clearly indicate otherwise; he didn't seize the moment to build momentum for himself. Was this truly selfless, or simply indifference
Is it merely a facade Or a calculated withdrawal to spark desire
The two of them couldn't understand, and Xu Huaiyi had no intention of explaining to them. Those who understand don't need an explanation, and those who don't understand, even if explained, are useless.
After making the arrangements, the few people dispersed, each attending to their own affairs. When only two were left in the dormitory, Li Yunting asked, "You kept Qiao Huaijin around to counterbalance Su Zhe"
Both of them were from aristocratic families and belonged to different factions. They wouldn't cooperate, so they could only compete and oppose each other, thus restraining each other.
Xu Huaiyi said, "Huh" "No, I didn't mean that at the time, but now that you say it, it does sound pretty good."
Then why did you keep him
Of course, it's for his silver and grain, oh, and him as well, free labor that came knocking on my door. Why wouldn't I take advantage of that
"So, even if he weren't the Fourth Prince's nephew, you would still use him"
"Well, well, it doesn't matter whose tag is on his head. Besides, I'm just a small fry now. Talking about teams is a joke."
"You're being too modest. Perhaps no one paid attention to you before, but now, you must have caught their eye. Otherwise, they wouldn't send Su Zhe and Qiao Huaijin to approach you."
"Because of Master Sun"
That's just one point. The second and most important point is your personal ability. You possess potential that interests them, a value worth nurturing, and this value will only grow larger in the future, increasing your leverage. Just like before, when the Second Prince only sent Su Zhe, despite being the son of the richest man and a member of the Second Prince's faction, he wasn't among his closest confidants. But when it came to the Fourth Prince, he actually sent Qiao Huai Jin to befriend you. Qiao Huai Jin is his own cousin, their relationship far more intimate than just being underlings.
Xu Huaiyi rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "Hmm Why are the eldest and third princes so quiet Are they more composed Or do they look down on me"
Li Yun Ting, upon hearing this, said with a subtle look in his eyes, "The Crown Prince has a gentle and carefree disposition, focusing all his energy on elegant pursuits like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone in the court knows this; he has no ambition for the throne, so he hasn't cultivated any followers. In our academy, there is no one who supports him except Li Yuan, but even Li Yuan hasn't shown any intention of vying for the throne on his behalf. Furthermore, the Chang Le Marquisate is currently in a precarious position, facing both fortune and misfortune. The Crown Prince has always been low-key and detached from court affairs. Now, he would rather stay far away than be involved. Who would dare to approach you"
"Right, what about the Third Prince then"
"Isn't this me"
His voice was soft, almost accusatory, as if he felt Xu Huaiyi had forgotten him.
Xu Huaiyi was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted, adopting an exaggerated tone of sudden realization. "I really forgot! You're also the third prince's brother-in-law. To outsiders, you're definitely part of the third prince's faction, haha! So to speak, the third prince is the most insightful, sending you to my side so early"
Of course, that last sentence was a joke.
Li Yunting said, "I have nothing to do with the Third Prince."
If it weren't for the fact that blood ties can't be severed, he wouldn't even want to acknowledge the Dingyuan Hou Mansion.
Xu Huaiyi chuckled, “I understand, I get it. But what use is it for us to know In the eyes of outsiders, you are the Third Prince’s person. My friendship with you is just taking shelter under the Third Prince’s big tree. To put it this way, I feel quite wronged. I haven’t even taken any advantage from the Third Prince, yet I’m branded like this…”
He was joking, but Li Yunting said seriously, "Don't worry, that day will never come."
When necessary, he would stand up to the Chang Le Hou Mansion and have a showdown with them.
Xu Huaiyi waved his hand, "Hey, you're kidding, right Why don't you go along with the joke Never mind, I'll lie down for a bit. I still need to drag Mengping out later."
"Why didn't you ask me to go with you"
"You still have more important things to do."
"What's up"
"You and I each lead a team. I'm leaving, you have to help me train them, okay Teach them some rules so they don't embarrass us when we go out there. I wouldn't trust anyone else with this, you've got to do it."
Upon hearing this, Li Yunting felt completely at ease. Indeed, he was Xu Huaiyi's best friend, more important than anyone else.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and Xu Huaiyi called Meng Ping out together, starting to search for pharmacies in Beijing that could cooperate. Meng Ping was clumsy with words; he would be stiff-limbed and unable to speak when entering a place, so the main force of persuading could only rely on Xu Huaiyi. Both of them wore long robes from the Jingwu Academy. They didn't receive any scornful looks, but upon hearing that they were going to see patients affected by the disaster, everyone hesitated.
Outside the city, refugees have rioted several times, resulting in numerous casualties. This news has spread throughout the city, and even more terrifying rumors circulate. It is said that the starving refugees have resorted to cannibalism, eating their own children. Such a horrifying tale would frighten any normal person, who would be too terrified to even think of confronting them.
If things go awry, they are unarmed and have no chance of survival.
In short, it's fine if they buy medicine from your pharmacy, even if it's a little cheaper. But sending doctors and shop assistants to treat the victims is out of the question.
Xu Huaiyi was not frustrated or discouraged. When the other party refused, he smiled and thanked them, his magnanimity beyond reproach. Meng Ping looked at him with both envy and admiration.
He can't do that, he never could.
After being refused again and again at the door, the two of them found a teahouse to rest for a while. Xu Huaiyi spoke more than usual, his throat was dry and uncomfortable, he ordered the coarsest big bowl of tea and drank two bowls in one go, finally quenching his thirst. He casually wiped his mouth and looked at the street with great enthusiasm.
There are many people on the street, and there are all kinds of people.
Mengping curiously asked, "Xu brother, how do you manage to talk with each family one after another without any difficulty"
Xu Huaiyi thought to himself, of course it was honed through hardship. But he said out loud, “With no desire comes strength.”
Meng Ping mumbled the word, lost in thought. After a moment, as if she had come to some realization, her eyes and brows brightened considerably. "What next Should we keep looking for medicine shops"
"Well, I'll still have to look."
"What if no one still wants to cooperate with our academy"
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