As for why we don’t choose the second type of local processing mode... The reason is simple: logistics is too expensive and too lengthy! In sum, life is hard in the borderlands! So, although we don’t sign a contract, the products are definitely effective, remember them! Song Tan really didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. With such urgent demands from the other party, she emphasized again: "To maximize utilization, our simple mosquito-repelling mugwort sticks use the whole plant — leaves, stems, all crushed together. Just roll it, press it, and it’s ready." "So the smoke might be quite irritating. You can’t use it as a moxibustion stick. Also, don’t stay for too long. It’s best to walk around briefly, leave clothes inside for a few minutes to let the smoke permeate..." The other party was actually delighted because funds are hard to come by, and making mosquito-repelling sticks this way is much cheaper compared to those meticulously selected mugwort teas with similar effects. This time, it was indeed a great bargain; there was nothing to complain about. Hanging up the phone, Song Tan went out to find Guo Dong. The reason being, they’ve never made these mosquito-repelling mugwort sticks before. Although the general requirements were explained by Song Tan, the details might need Doctor Xiaoguo to guide them. As for Lun Chuan... his elegant lifestyle of lighting tea scents doesn’t quite suit the coarse mugwort. Doctor Xiaoguo had no interest in guiding! "Why waste resources like that? Mugwort from your home works wonders for treating illnesses when made into mugwort pillars! You’re just selling it cheaply for mosquito repelling now?!" "What kind of precious mosquitoes are those? If mosquito spray and lotions don’t work, I still have mosquito repellent packs!" Being a doctor, he couldn’t bear to see good medicinal materials being wasted — Doctor Xiaoguo was really upset. But Song Tan remained calm: "Border patrol people." Doctor Xiaoguo: "...Oh." After a while, he reluctantly said: "My mosquito repellent pack formula really won’t work for that." It’s just meant for ordinary environments, not the extreme setting they have. He could only sigh: "But you’ve planted close to 200 acres. After the Dragon Boat Festival, fertilize again, and harvest in autumn, okay? Can you make mugwort sticks for me then?" Not expecting the medicinal effect to be as excellent as those during the Dragon Boat Festival, but it still works. This was no problem; Song Tan nodded: "That’s why, when making mosquito-repelling mugwort sticks, are there any tools or points to note? You can guide us when we try." "We’re saving part of the first batch during the Dragon Boat Festival for making mugwort pillars. We’ll definitely give you some, don’t worry." Doctor Xiaoguo finally smiled: "That’s good. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to keep an eye on the quality." "By the way, your family expanded so much this year, and transplanted many Golden Sakura walls. I might not handle so much medicinal material alone. Need help contacting other medicine merchants?" She’s just selling Great Tonic Pills. She didn’t want to work tirelessly day and night or grow the business too big and strong. Having gotten used to living in the countryside, the pomp and splendor money can buy were less attractive now. Otherwise, just reselling the Golden Sakura she stockpiles every year could bring hefty profits. Song Tan shook her head: "That, someone already took a liking to and booked." Doctor Xiaoguo looked puzzled: "A new medicine merchant came to the village?" Song Tan shook her head: "It’s Boss Chang." Boss Baggy Chang really lives up to the nickname folks gave him. Last year, he roamed the mountains, leaving no stone unturned, thinking even a foxtail grass he stepped on could be stir-fried. Although he couldn’t identify many Golden Sakura, it didn’t stop him from booking them verbally after asking around. Of course, this business has something to do with Doctor Xiaoguo, but since the Golden Sakura has only started budding, it’s far from yielding harvestable medicine yet; they didn’t mention it. Since she asked now, Song Tan naturally disclosed the planned arrangements. "Boss Chang thinks that since you have experience with [Great Tonic], he wonders if we could use Golden Sakura to create a simple health tea for their store." "It doesn’t need extraordinary effects or outstanding taste. As long as it makes people feel the effect, it’s fine." "Many pharmacies now have those kinds of health teas? Even sour plum drinks now have special herbal packs." Know this: in Boss Chang’s years of business experience, anything linked with [Strengthen Yang] will eventually raise prices. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩•𝗳𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝕟𝕖𝕥 He’s different, though; he doesn’t raise prices, just sets the standards from the start, giving guests a genuine choice opportunity. Doctor Xiaoguo marvelled. When selling Great Tonic Pills, she thought she was already quite cunning. With Boss Chang’s cheek and methods, wouldn’t selling them at four-digit prices be easy? "Why find me? With his connections, contacting some famous doctors would have better publicity effects." Doctor Xiaoguo didn’t understand. Song Tan couldn’t help but laugh: "Boss Chang is cunning! Those renowned doctors are backed by numerous networks. If he handed such good medicinal materials, once someone noticed and decided to grab the opportunity to make medicine, could he refuse?" Hence, since Guo Dong is reputed for [Great Tonic], it might as well reference their own health tea. Doctor Xiaoguo was silent for a long time, ultimately sighing: "No wonder they can get rich." Well, the Golden Sakura buds aren’t the only thing Boss Chang has booked: As Song Tan’s family officially harvested tea leaves, Zhou Maozhu cleaned the tea pot twice to warm it up, tea pickers gathered with baskets... and Boss Chang was ready to visit personally! No other reason but to enjoy the good tea, given how generous he is with money, can he get a bit more? Heard they have sunflowers and wild chrysanthemums in the field...selling those seeds? Serving a plate of sunflower seeds to guests waiting for meals or serving a plate as snack in the tea house, how fitting! Of course, these are charged. Also, spring river waters warmed up; eggs and duck eggs long absent in winter could be supplied now? All those this and that... Boss Chang, immersed in his dream, brimming with confidence. In the village, equally confident, were the newly recruited tea pickers. Reasonably speaking, the pay for tea pickers should be similar to hiring workers in other cities. But being in a remote mountainous area with unknown tea, early prices offered to people were particularly low. Now it’s different; Lao Song’s family is generous, fifty yuan per pound — the more you work, the more you earn! Liu Liu entrusted her child to Granny Lianhua and headed up the mountain with her basket! Fifty yuan per pound, heard skilled workers can pick five pounds a day. She can definitely do it!