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Chapter 260: Chapter 262 Fixed Price - 1
Tan Zhenghong humbly said, "No need for formalities, you’re just trying to save silver for the main house."
The housekeeper’s old face turned red; he wasn’t looking to save silver for the Bai Family, he was trying to line his own pockets.
Wait, wasn’t this reminding Young Master Bai to audit the accounts?
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Bai Yifan clasped his hands together and said, "I apologize for not managing my household well and causing you all amusement. Could you please tell me your asking price for the snow fungus?"
"Not selling anymore," Qiao Duo’er waved her hand.
The snow fungus wasn’t unmarketable, so why bother selling it to the Bai Family who she found extremely unpleasant?
If really couldn’t sell it, she would just take it home to eat herself; it could replenish blood and was also good for beauty and complexion!
Apart from that, in her view, it was just white fungus—what was so special about it?
Bai Yifan was taken aback and, seeing the unhappy expression on Qiao Duo’er’s face, he then realized, Qiao Duo’er was still angry with the housekeeper.
However, he understood her feelings; originally she came happily to sell snow fungus, but to have someone severely undercut the price would upset anyone.
Therefore, Bai Yifan quickly said with a smile, "Snow fungus is most suitable for elderly to nourish their bodies. I intended to buy some as a gift for my grandmother, and I ask the lady to indulge me this filial gesture."
"Young Master Bai, she’s my wife," Tan Zhenghong corrected his mistake.
This was like rubbing salt in his wound, considering his wife was still unmarried.
Or perhaps this Young Master Bai had ill intentions and was trying to steal his woman.
Either way, there was no good intention from Young Master Bai!
Bai Yifan graciously nodded, "It was a slip of the tongue on my part, no other intentions, please forgive me."
He was absorbed in medical practice, wanting only to save lives. He had not yet considered romantic pursuits, so this man was overthinking it.
Qiao Duo’er was still not intending to sell; the Bai Family had grossly offended her. Now they wanted to buy snow fungus?
No way!
Don’t say she wasn’t considerate; it was simply that the Bai Family had too many messy people.
The housekeeper saw his chance, and if he could help his Young Master acquire the snow fungus, perhaps he could make amends.
"Madam," the housekeeper began regretfully, "my previous behavior was reckless, please forgive both of us. My family’s elder mistress is not in good health, has a poor appetite, and really enjoys this delicacy. Please be kind, Madam."
This time, the housekeeper was much more heartfelt.
"Your Deji Hall is so capable, what illnesses can’t you treat?" Qiao Duo’er huffed.
Bai Yifan caught on, weren’t they the same couple who had been belittled by a clerk at Deji Hall the last time?
Damn it, adding up new grievances with old, this was getting troublesome.
"The clerk from last time has been dismissed by me, and today’s incident is entirely the fault of the Bai Family. I apologize to both of you. I’m sorry, and I promise such things will never happen again," he said.
Bai Yifan’s attitude was very sincere, and these two incidents had indeed caused him great embarrassment.
Just as his senior brother said, if the Bai Family didn’t change, they really wouldn’t be suited for the medical business anymore.
As it’s said, a physician must possess a benevolent heart. Without that heart, a medical hall loses its soul and its heritage.
Bai Yifan’s attitude was commendable, making it awkward for Qiao Duo’er to persist. She said, "One price, eight taels per piece."
This price had been discussed with Tan Zhenghong and was not excessive in the slightest.
"Thank you," Bai Yifan said with relief, "I will have someone fetch the silver right away; please rest here for a while."
Tonight his grandmother could finally taste her favorite snow fungus and lotus seed soup!
Qiao Duo’er and Tan Zhenghong sat down first. Bai Yifan ordered tea and pastries to be served, but neither of the two touched the pastries, only drinking the tea.
