Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Losing Favorability!
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“Literal aning.” Qi Yue chuckled lightly, “Old Master Shen, you don’t honestly think the Shen Family only enjoys privileges without any risks and responsibilities, right?”
Shen Wanzhen was so overwheld he couldn’t even speak; all he could see were the penalties for breach of contract.
The Shen Family had failed to et the sales target within the specified ti, and according to the agreent, they must pay a penalty of one million taels of silver.
The Shen Family had not achieved the required promotional efforts for the finished dicine within the specified ti; under the agreent, they must pay a penalty of one million taels of silver.
The Shen Family unilaterally changed the person in control, causing huge losses to both parties; according to the agreent, they must pay a penalty of two million taels of silver.
The Shen Family leaked the prescription to the Ma Family, resulting in damage to the reputation of the finished dicine; according to the agreent, they must pay a penalty of two million taels of silver.
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All these clauses almost sank the entire Shen Family!
Consud by rage, Shen Wanzhen reached out to rip the agreent to shreds, but Qi Yue’s rciless voice interrupted him.
“Old Master Shen, the docunt in your hand is just a copy; the Dongjiang Comrce Departnt still has the original on file. Do you want to retrieve it and burn that too?”
The Ministry of Comrce was specifically established by Beiyuan to manage comrcial transactions, considered a branch of the Ministry of Revenue, with divisions set up in various states and counties.
The highest-ranking official of the Ministry of Comrce is known as the Comrce Chief, and the highest officials of the local branches are also called Comrce Chiefs.
Despite its comrcial-sounding na, in reality, the Ministry exists to amass wealth for the Emperor.
The Comrce Chiefs of each region report directly to the Comrce Chief, hold imnse power, and effectively control the lifeblood of the rchants.
If a Comrce Chief says you’ve violated the principles of comrce, then that’s deed a violation, no questions asked!
Because of this, the Ministry of Comrce operates independently of military and political affairs and isn’t under the control of Murong Mingyue.
This ans, as long as she could handle this Comrce Chief who oversees the rchants in Dongjiang, she wouldn’t need to worry about Murong Mingyue, the “Emperor” of Dongjiang, and could smoothly regain control of the dicine factory.
Upon learning that the Shen Family was about to be bankrupted, Murong Xueyu, who had already been troubled all day, rolled her eyes and fainted, carried away by her maids.
Too angry for words, Shen Wanzhen turned and charged toward Shen Zikuang.
“You disaster, what kind of agreent did you sign? I’ll beat you to death!”
But just as he was about to strike, Shen Zikuang caught his hand.
“Old Master Shen, I’m no longer your son, and you still want to discipline ? What right do you have?”
“I… have the right because I raised you, and you brought this huge trouble upon !”
No sooner had Shen Wanzhen spoken than Shen Zikuang pushed him to the ground!
Though confined to a wheelchair, Shen Zikuang, being young, had considerable strength. His push sent Shen Wanzhen tumbling to the ground, unable to get up for several monts.
“You, you’re a disaster… I shouldn’t have adopted you…”
“That’s right, you adopted when I was two, and I ate your food for ten years. But I’ve also worked for you for over a decade. Without , would the Shen Family be where it is today?”
“…..”
Amidst their argunt, Shen Zifang suddenly leaned in and whispered sothing in Shen Wanzhen’s ear.
Joy instantly spread across Shen Wanzhen’s face.
He scrambled up from the ground and looked smugly at Qi Yue.
“Divine Doctor Qi, you think you’re outsmarting the Shen Family, but I’m afraid you’ve miscalculated.”
Qi Yue scoffed, shaking the agreent in her hand.
“Old Master Shen, let’s keep it respectful. I’m simply abiding by the contract. When did I ever sche against the Shen Family? If you don’t clarify, today’s matter won’t be settled!”
Shen Wanzhen scoffed and pointed at Shen Zikuang.
“Divine Doctor Qi, let ask you, was this contract signed by Shen Zikuang?”
Hearing this, Qi Yue knew Shen Wanzhen was trying to lay the bla elsewhere. In a calm and composed manner, she said, “Indeed, the collaboration was proposed by Shen Zikuang, and he agreed to sign the contract.”
“Hahahahaha….”
Shen Wanzhen imdiately burst into laughter as if he had won a five-million prize.
He laughed while signaling to Shen Zifang.
“Zifang, did you get that? Write it down quickly; we’ll need to inform the Ministry of Comrce about this later.”
Shen Zifang too wore a smile of triumph.
“Father, rest assured, I’ve noted everything down. Moreover, I’ve already sent soone to fetch the Comrce Chief. He will personally clarify that this agreent has nothing to do with our Shen Family!”
Upon hearing this, Shen Wanzhen’s face lit up with an uncontrollable grin.
“Well done, Zifang. It’s just in ti for the Comrce Chief to witness your official takeover of the Shen Family!”
“Thank you, father.”
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Shen Wanzhen seed to have forgotten that Shen Ziao was still sick and handed over the power of managing the family to Shen Zifang on the spot.
Qi Yue silently curved the corner of her lips.
Why were these people always so confident?
Confident enough to even forget what they had done themselves.
Even if they glanced at the seal stamped on the agreent, they wouldn’t lift a rock only to drop it on their own feet.
It would be even better with the arrival of the Comrce Chief; they could get the pharmaceutical factory transfer agreent tonight. What a wonderful thing!
Thinking this, Qi Yue didn’t make a sound but watched with interest as the father and son duo showed off.
“Divine Doctor Qi, if you want to collaborate with the Shen Family, there’s still ti. Just provide the prescriptions and train the pharmacists, and our Shen Family can pay you two million taels of silver at once. How does that sound?”
Seeing Shen Zifang’s arrogance, Qi Yue couldn’t help but let out a laugh.
“Two million taels?”
This was the best joke she had heard this year.
Had she, Qi Yue, never seen two million taels before?
“Yes, two million taels isn’t a small amount! We can’t offer more!” Shen Zifang, the newly anointed head of the Shen Family, said as he strutted about with an air of dominance.
“Although Divine Doctor Qi’s dical skills are exceptional, trying to earn two million taels would require so effort. As far as I know, that little pharmaceutical factory of yours in Longnan isn’t making much profit, right?”
The investigation was thorough indeed!
They had calculated her profit by subtracting the cost from the selling price, right?
Qi Yue curled her lips again.
“Longnan is my second hotown. As a doctor, it’s only natural for to give back to the local community.”
Shen Zifang, however, burst into a wild laugh.
“…After all, Divine Doctor Qi is just a doctor, and making money is not exactly her forte. Once we collaborate, with the Shen Family’s abilities, we will ensure the dicine is promoted throughout Beiyuan.”
What did the Shen Family’s abilities have to do with her?
Qi Yue rolled her eyes speechlessly.
This sort of character dared to say she didn’t know how to make money?
She wondered what Shen Zifang’s face would look like when she took over the Shen Family pharmaceutical factory later?
The thought alone was amusing!
Just then, a set of steady footsteps arrived, and the people from the Shen Family led in a majestic middle-aged man.
This person was He Ziyue, the Comrce Chief responsible for the Dongjiang Comrce Departnt’s Governor’s Office.
He was tall and sturdy with a presence like a soldier.
As soon as the Shen father and son saw him, they imdiately went up to greet him.
“Comrce Chief He, your presence truly graces our humble dwelling!”
“When Shen laoye invites, how can I not co?” He Ziyue waved his hand, and a trace of playfulness flashed across his handso face. “I heard it’s to discuss the pharmaceutical factory collaboration with Divine Doctor Qi?”
As he spoke, his tiger-like, spirited eyes were already fixed on Qi Yue.
“I presu this is the famous Divine Doctor Qi from Longnan, who has recently made a na in Dongjiang too?”
Sensing the inexplicable goodwill in He Ziyue’s tone, Qi Yue also politely perford a junior’s salute.
“Qi Yue greets Comrce Chief He!”
“There is no need for formalities. It’s a blessing for the people of Dongjiang that Divine Doctor Qi is opening a pharmaceutical factory here!”
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Seeing the two seemingly get along, Shen Wanzhen couldn’t hold back anymore and gave Shen Zifang a look.
Shen Zifang imdiately understood and respectfully invited He Ziyue to take a seat, and while tea was being served, he hurriedly stuffed several silver notes into his sleeve.
He Ziyue seed to have no intention of refusing, which greatly irritated Qi Yue.
A total letdown!
A refined rascal!
To think she had just respectfully given He Ziyue a junior’s salute! And yet, he didn’t hesitate to accept silver from the Shen Family!
Hmph!
If he dared to disregard the facts and misinterpret the agreent, he shouldn’t bla her for acting!
After half a cup of tea’s ti, the collaboration agreent from both parties lay before He Ziyue, waiting for his verification.
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