The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 305 - 191:

The old man’s conversation suggests he’s someone who’s seen the world, and understands both medicine and life quite profoundly.

Back in the village, many people were queuing up to sell grain.

"What’s going on here?"

Chun Nuan frowned; these didn’t look like servants from a wealthy family.

"These are farmers. I heard the young master buys grain at prices higher than in town, so everyone is bringing their surplus to sell." Tang Shitou explained.

"What will they eat after selling?"

"It’s surplus grain. Our households here are very thrifty, often mixing in some coarse grains, saving the rest to sell for money." Tang Shitou said, "The price the young master offers is higher than what the rice shops give during lean times in town."

So, these families are bringing their grain to sell.

"But if war breaks out or there’s a disaster, they’ll end up paying several times the price to buy food. Have they considered this?"

Chun Nuan was a cautious person.

This was the hometown of Tang Shitou and his brother. The villagers also looked after them. While they might appreciate selling grain for a high price, in times of shortage, they could be cursing them.

"Miss, you think the same as the young master." Tang Shitou felt it was true that families were similar, with kind-heartedness: "The young master even told me to inform the villagers that if they’re selling grain, they must keep enough for one or two years to avoid starving."

"Will that be enough?"

"Some took it back, while others didn’t." Tang Shitou said, "Some even thought it was worth selling to the young master and then buying back from the rice shop in town."

This... is how they calculated it.

But, if the situation becomes unstable, if war breaks out or there’s a disaster leading to poor harvests, rice prices at the shops could soar.

"Anyway, I’ve told all the village elders and uncles that selling now is their choice. In the future, they shouldn’t blame us brothers, and even if they do, it won’t matter because we’ll be far away, starving is on them."

It was said like this, but... forget it, forget it, honest advice is hard to hear; those who understand are blessed.

"Are any wealthy households selling grain?"

Relying solely on these farmers won’t gather much.

"I accompanied the young master to the Qu family, and met with their steward, Uncle Wan, who said he needs to consult with Mr. Qu to know whether to sell."

"Is the price slightly higher?"

"A penny more than the rice shop."

Chun Nuan nodded.

The bulk of the purchase is dependent on acquiring grain from the wealthy households.

Buying from the farmers won’t yield much.

Zhao Minghua rushed to ask about the situation when Chun Nuan returned.

"Just as I thought, the old man is an elusive doctor." Chun Nuan whispered, "He even gifted me a handbook."

"Really?" Zhao Minghua, being smart, knew the value of such a handbook: "What did you give him in return?"

"Nothing. I didn’t even have time to bring any gifts."

Visiting was rather rushed, and thinking back, it seemed discourteous.

Empty-handed yet returning with Cold Fragrance Pills from Fang Xiaonian and the old man’s medical book, both of which are valuable.

"He must have ulterior motives then."

Zhao Minghua grew cautious.

"No..."

Chun Nuan felt her heart skip a beat, sensing this guy was indeed clever.

"Young master, that Grandpa Fang is quite shrewd, even trying to coax the girl into being his granddaughter-in-law." Qingsheng didn’t care; he hastily reported the situation: "He has a grandson named Fang Xiaonian, who looks handsome and is good at making medicines..."

Zhao Minghua’s face turned cold instantly.

"Qingsheng, shut your mouth."

Chun Nuan was infuriated by this guy.

Completely forgot to remind on the way, and he blurted it out without restraint.

"No, let him speak." Zhao Minghua said, "Qingsheng, when you say he’s handsome, how handsome is he? Is he more handsome than me?"

Zhao Minghua asked Qingsheng.

"Young master, actually..." Facing the young master’s stern face, Qingsheng realized this was a tough question.

He had to praise his own young master, despite compromising his conscience.

"Young master, actually, that Fang Xiaonian isn’t that handsome, compared to you, he’s just a bit fairer." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"A stereotypical pretty boy, Nuannuan, do you like that type?"

"What are you talking about?"

Chun Nuan laughed in exasperation: "Whether someone is good-looking or not isn’t related to me, I don’t even like that type."

"If not, why would he give you valuable gifts then?" Zhao Minghua stretched out his hand: "Hand it over."

"What?"

"Give me those two gifts, I’ll personally send them back to the Fang family." Zhao Minghua said, "Nuannuan, you’re a smart girl, you should know, accepting favors makes you soft-hearted; you speak, I’ll buy it for you, I’ll find it for you, but we won’t take others’ things, be good."

"Stop fooling around, will you?"

It’s really maddening. His jar of jealousy spilled out!