Chapter 148: The Ultimate Reishi Mushroom
Moreover, if he could really take over some of Alan's business, his status in the industry would be completely different. Those who were more powerful than him before would now have to flatter him.
Thinking about that scene, Loren couldn't suppress his excitement.
And there was another important point: once he made enough money, he could divorce Barbara. Then, he would be free to do whatever he wanted without anyone controlling him.
As for Jennifer, wasn't she looking for a distributor? By then, he could offer her a discount and get something in return. Just thinking about Jennifer's stunning face and hot body made him even more excited.
Indulging in these fantasies, He couldn't help but widen his smile.
Alan laughed and said, "Of course, it's true, Loren. We've known each other for so long; you should know what kind of person I am. As long as you can cure my daughter, everything is negotiable."
Loren felt satisfied. Indeed, from what he knew about Otis, he was a man of his word and wouldn't go back on his promises.
"Mr. Jordan, I promise to do my utmost. No matter what, I will cure your daughter!" Loren pounded his chest in assurance.
Alan smiled slightly. He didn't have high expectations. As a distributor who specialized in buying medicine, Alan himself knew a bit about medicine. He had never seen a case like his daughter's, and he had consulted many doctors, none of whom could cure her.
Under such conditions, he didn't just ask for Loren's help. In fact, anyone who could cure his daughter would receive prosperous profits.
At James's persuasion, Jennifer stayed another day in Pearl Peak City. She had a good time, ate a lot of local snacks, and visited two scenic spots. Her gloomy mood improved a bit. However, she was still concerned about the distributor issue as the opening date of her clinic was getting closer.
She was very eager to succeed this time. If she failed, it would be a huge blow to her.
Jennifer used some connections from her college friends and contacted a minor distributor, who was easy to deal with, and the prices were lower than the market price. But when she personally checked the goods, she lost interest immediately; the quality was too poor.
"Don't worry; there will always be a way," James said, smiling and handing Jennifer the bubble tea he had bought.
Jennifer glanced at him and said, "It's not that simple. We've been here for three days and still haven't achieved anything. If we still haven't made any progress, the opening date will have to be postponed. I can't imagine how many people will laugh at me then."
James could feel Jennifer's urgency. He said meaningfully, "Jennifer, are you opening a clinic to save people or to satisfy your own desires?"
James's words made Jennifer fall into deep thought.
She understood what James meant and began to reflect. When she initially applied to Southern Medical University, her original intention was to use her abilities to treat and save people.
Looking into James's clear eyes, she said with some guilt, "I understand what you mean. Thank you."
James smiled slightly and said, "That's the Dr. Johnson I know, who always thinks of her patients first."
Jennifer rolled her eyes at him. She smiled brightly and was not restless anymore.
"I'm going to the restroom. Wait for me."
"Okay," James said.
After Jennifer left, James sat down on a flower bed by the roadside. He was about to call Michael to see if he had any resources in this area when suddenly, a voice full of disgust and impatience came from behind him.
"You're so annoying! I already said I don't want it, and you keep nagging! This is my final warning: leave now, or I'll call security!"
Then, a man's timid and helpless voice followed. "Doctor, I'm not lying to you. These herbs were all picked from the deep mountains of my hometown. They are absolutely natural and highly effective. Please consider purchasing them."
"Nonsense! There's a real variety of characters here.. These trash herbs of yours are all artificially cultivated, worth at most a few hundred dollars, and you dare to deceive me? Do you even know where you are? I'll say it one last time: I can only give you one hundred, take it or leave it. Otherwise, find someone else. But don't say I didn't warn you; in all of Pearl Peak City, only we can offer you such a high price."
"One hundred! How is that possible? These are all from the deep mountains..." the selling man cried.
"Who are you trying to fool? If you don't want to sell, then get lost and stop talking," the other said.
James turned around and immediately saw a male doctor, Roy Brooks, staring impatiently at a haggard and severely hunched middle-aged man, Otis Patterson.
Otis was wearing a pair of shoes so worn out that his right toe was exposed. He was also dressed in very shabby hemp clothes, and his hands were full of calluses, looking like tree bark, indicating he was a laborer from the lower class.
Especially the tears in his eyes, filled with helplessness, grievance, and sorrow, evoked sympathy from anyone who saw him.
Soon, James's attention was drawn to the basket Otis had brought.
To be precise, he was attracted to the herbs inside the basket.
He immediately recognized that these herbs were all natural, grown in the deep mountains, and freshly picked, and they possessed immense medicinal value.
A black Reishi mushroom among them was outstanding, which made James's breathing quicken.
This was a top-grade Reishi mushroom that had grown for over a hundred years. James immediately became excited. He took a few steps forward to examine the color, texture, and even the fragrance wafting from it from several meters away. Upon seeing such a treasure, his heart raced.
He was sure that this Reishi mushroom was over five hundred years old.
Its value was enormous.
Even with his family's vast resources, obtaining a five-hundred-year-old Reishi mushroom was not a simple task.
Apricot Grove Hall seemed quite large; how could the doctors here not recognize such an obvious Reishi mushroom? James was puzzled about that.
"Ten thousand! Doctor, give me ten thousand dollars, and you can have all these herbs," Otis said, trembling as he extended his finger. His eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was very reluctant.
He wasn't a professional herbalist, but he knew the value of these herbs. At the normal market price, these herbs could sell for over twenty thousand dollars.
But he urgently needed money now, so he had to sell them this way. As long as he got ten thousand, he was willing to sell.
However, Roy laughed, "Ten thousand dollars? That's ridiculous. Do you think this is a charity? I'm not in the mood to talk with you anymore. I will give you three thousand dollars for your herb, take it or leave it!"
Roy was confident that Otis would accept this deal. He had already seen that the middle-aged man was desperate for money. This was an opportunity to make a huge profit, and he wasn't going to pass it up.
As soon as he bought it for three thousand dollars, he could resell it and make a big profit.
However, at that moment, a loud voice rang out from the crowd. "Hello, I'll take all your herbs."
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