Chapter 125 Luo Yu Shi Speaks of Such a Grand Occasion

Yang Shi, clutching the pastries tightly in her arms, was dragged along by Shen Cheng Cai.

Only when Li Yue Shu was out of sight did she break free from Shen Cheng Cai's hand. "Cheng Cai, we agreed to go and apologize to Li Yue Shu and plead for her, why are you now saying I can't look for her anymore?"

Shen Cheng Cai appeared to be in a good mood and patiently explained, "Mother, if I hadn't said that just now, would she have let you go so easily?"

Yang Shi, recalling Li Yue Shu's previous tactics, fell silent.

Seeing this, Shen Cheng Cai continued, "Mother, look at the fate of Father and Grandmother. If we can't strike a fatal blow, it will end badly if we fall out with that poisonous woman."

Yang Shi had witnessed the most glorious times of the Shen family, and thinking about the current state of the Shen family and the crippled Shen Wang, she shivered.

She had indeed been impulsive just now.

"What do we do now?"

Unconsciously, Yang Shi placed her judgment in Shen Cheng Cai's hands, forgetting for a moment that her son was only eight years old.

Shen Cheng Cai didn't know what to do either, but he believed that the master of the Li manor would give him instructions.

Facing Yang Shi's question, he shook his head. "Let's take it one step at a time. Mother, you go back first. I'll notify you as soon as there's any news."

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Li Yue Shu did not take the appearance of Shen Cheng Cai and his mother to heart. With nothing to do, she took Shen Wei and some gifts to visit the Sun family.

After the surgery, Madam Zhou would come every day to inquire about Sun Ming Da's condition, and the matter of making medicine was not neglected at all.

She had not rested even on New Year's Eve and the first day of the new year.

The Sun family was indeed too poor. Although Li Yue Shu did not directly charge for consultations, the self-reliant Madam Zhou only wanted to repay her debts as soon as possible.

She was not well-educated, but she was stubborn and never liked to take advantage of others.

So, when Li Yue Shu arrived with gifts, she refused without a second thought.

Li Yue Shu smiled faintly. "We've come to wish you a Happy New Year. You can't possibly turn away guests, can you?"

Madam Zhou was stunned.

Wishing them a Happy New Year?

As far as she knew, Li Yue Shu hadn't even visited the Shen family...

Madam Zhou was puzzled, but it was the New Year, and there was indeed no reason to turn people away, so she welcomed them in.

Li Yue Shu, as usual, examined Sun Ming Da, gave some instructions, and then wrote a new prescription.

Afterward, she chatted with Madam Zhou for a few sentences and did not stay long before preparing to leave.

But as she got up, Madam Zhou suddenly called out to her.

Li Yue Shu turned her head in confusion, only to see Madam Zhou hesitating to speak.

She raised her eyebrows and asked proactively, "What do you want to say?"

Madam Zhou pursed her lips and finally spoke, "In the past few days, many people from the village have come to me, asking about making medicine for you, and asking if you... if you are willing to let them participate again."

Li Yue Shu was surprised, but it was not unexpected.

At the time, the village head had said that more than half of the villagers were willing. After all, besides investing time and effort initially, this was a sure-fire business.

However, due to the rumors spread by the Shen family, those people backed down. Later, steward Li came to apologize, and with Madam Zhou as an example, it was not surprising that those people would be tempted again.

Li Yue Shu looked at Madam Zhou, her calm expression making it impossible to discern her emotions. "What do you think?"

Madam Zhou thought she would be angry at her for bringing up the matter again, or would refuse outright. After all, from what she knew of Li Yue Shu's personality, she was not a good-tempered person.

It was already a great leniency that she didn't settle scores with the villagers for what they had said about her before.

But Madam Zhou did not expect her to ask that, and for a moment, she didn't know how to answer.

Li Yue Shu remained calm and continued, "After all, we are in the same village. They were deceived before. Should I be soft-hearted and agree?"

Madam Zhou was silent for a long time, and it seemed she vaguely grasped the meaning behind her words.

She thought for a moment and finally said, "You are the owner. It's up to you whom you hire. No one has the right to say whether you should or shouldn't."

But if it were her, she would definitely not agree.

Gossip and slander, though not like knives directly piercing the body, caused no less harm than knives. Why should she endure their pointing fingers for a mere misunderstanding or being deceived?

Madam Zhou did not say the last sentence aloud, but Li Yue Shu seemed to read it from her eyes.

She couldn't help but smile.

To be honest, the more she looked at Madam Zhou, the more she liked her personality.

However, she would not hold a grudge against the villagers for such a trivial matter.

What she pursued was never the trivial matters of a small mountain village.

Instead of wasting energy arguing with these people, it was better to think more about the opening of the Immortal-Gathering Wine House.

Li Yue Shu smiled faintly. "Actually, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

She sat back down, and under Madam Zhou's questioning gaze, she slowly said, "I want to set up a pharmaceutical factory. In the future, as Hengde Pharmacy grows, all the medicines will be distributed from this factory."

"To ensure that the recipes are not leaked, I want you and Uncle Liu and Aunt Liu to be in charge."

These few sentences left Madam Zhou speechless for a long time.

Due to the extreme shock, her voice was hoarse. "You... you trust me this much?"

Li Yue Shu's lips curved slightly. "Through our interactions during this period, I can see that you are a person who keeps accounts clearly, values loyalty and righteousness, but does not act rashly. I believe you will not betray me."

Madam Zhou's heart was stirred.

No matter when, being trusted by someone is a very pleasant and moving thing.

But Madam Zhou did not agree directly. "With Uncle Liu, Aunt Liu, and Shen Tan and the other seven, you won't need me, will you?"

"My purpose in cultivating Shen Tan and the others is not for the pharmaceutical factory," Li Yue Shu said frankly. "My goal is to have Hengde Pharmacy spread throughout the land, and Shen Tan and the others are to manage these pharmacies for me."

"If I find suitable people in the future, I will still recruit them. And when Shen Tan and the others can take charge, they will naturally cultivate their own confidants. The pharmaceutical factory will be the same."

Although she only briefly explained her plan, Madam Zhou felt an indescribable shock in her heart.

She suddenly wanted to see what kind of scene it would be when Li Yue Shu's vision came to fruition!

Madam Zhou did not hesitate any longer and nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Li Yue Shu discussed some details with her.

She had mentioned this to Old Man Liu and his wife, but they felt they were too old and illiterate to handle it.

Li Yue Shu decided to talk to them again when she had the chance.

It didn't matter if they were illiterate. Accounting could be hired out separately. The most important thing was to be in charge of the recipes, and they had to be trustworthy people.

Shen Wei had stayed by Li Yue Shu's side obediently the entire time. Listening to her various whimsical ideas, an indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.

She was truly smarter than all the women he had ever met, and even more so than some men who considered themselves geniuses.

Such a person seemed unworthy of the people in Chongzhou who tried to use her as a spy by her side.

At this moment, Shen Wei was subconsciously looking for evidence that Li Yue Shu was not a spy, though he himself was unaware of it.