"Have you heard? The Shi family is going to release a new pill this afternoon. I wonder what it will be? "
"I'm not really looking forward to it. Think about it, the Shi family has been wrecked by the Chen family. If they had a secret pill recipe, they would've used it a long time ago. Why would they wait until now?"
"That makes sense. So are you going?"
"Of course I'm going. Why wouldn't I go? It'll be good to have a look."
Some of the nobles in Maple City were discussing this matter.
At the Zu family, Zu Tianhong also received an invitation.
"Can'er, you can go on my behalf," Zu Tianhong said with a smile. It was obvious that he wasn't interested in the matter. Moreover, he didn't want to get involved in the conflict between the Chen and Shi families.
Beside him, Zu Can knew a lot about the situation.
"Father, don't be fooled by the fact that the Shi family was utterly defeated by the Chen family. In the end, the Shi family still managed to turn the tables and even turn the tables," Zu Can said with a smile.
Zu Tianhong was a man of his stature. He immediately knew something was up.
"Can'er, do you know something?"
Zu Can nodded and lowered his voice. "The head of the Shi family, Shi Wenjun, has a good relationship with Brother Lin. Brother Lin might be behind the Shi family's sudden release of a new pill."
Zu Tianhong was stunned.
"Are you serious?"
Zu Can nodded.
Zu Tianhong took a deep breath. "Then I can't be absent. Can'er, come with me. If it's true, then we'll have to uphold the Shi family's honor."
The other families in Maple City received invitations as well.
The Gao family.
As Gao Jiang was an official beast appraiser of the Beast Appraisal Association and the son of the Gao family, he enjoyed a high status. As long as he was home, he would be invited for a discussion.
Recently, the conflict between the Shi and Chen families over the medicine hall and pill business had intensified. Almost all the families and merchants in Maple City knew about it. Even the common folk had caught wind of it.
The Gao family knew about it as well.
"It's not good for the Shi family to have a woman in charge. It's only been a few years and they've already been utterly defeated by the Chen family. A few years ago, the Shi family was the number one family in Maple Leaf City. Now, they're in such a pitiful state," Gao Xianming, the head of the Gao family, said. It was hard to tell if he was truly feeling sorry for the Shi family or if he was mocking them.
The other members of the Gao family nodded in agreement and began talking about the Shi family's past and present.
Suddenly, Gao Xianming recalled something and asked Gao Jiang, "Jiang, I heard that the Chen family only managed to rise a few years ago because of the Beast Appraisal Association."
Gao Jiang nodded. "That's true. Back when Wang Ji was still around, the Chen family had a good relationship with him. Because of this, the Chen family provided the entire Beast Appraisal Association with medicinal ingredients. Many beast appraisers in the surrounding towns also chose to purchase their medicine from the Chen family's medicine hall. Because of this, the Chen family has skyrocketed in recent years and even surpassed the Shi family in business."
This news was obviously very insider information. Ordinary people really did not know about this.
"Also, even though the president has been changed this time, Chen Wenlin is very smart. He didn't approach President Tan Lin recklessly and instead, ensured the quality and quantity of the herbs he supplied. This way, President Tan won't be replaced for no reason and the Chen family's position is safe. Although the Shi family tried to get involved several times, they didn't have the connections to do so. This time, the Chen family took drastic measures and stole all their pill formulas. This time, even if the Shi family doesn't die, they'll be half-dead."
"So is the Shi family's announcement of a new pill real or fake?" someone asked Gao Jiang.
Gao Jiang smiled as if he knew a lot. "Well, the ancestors of the Shi family had a glorious past after all. It's possible that they left behind a few secret pill recipes, but they shouldn't be able to cause much trouble. If they could do that, why would they have done it long ago? At least they wouldn't have been defeated so badly. But this time, our Gao family will definitely have to send someone over. We have to show them some respect. "
Gao Xianming nodded, thinking that he might as well let Gao Jiang go this time. After all, Gao Jiang was his son. Besides, he could use this opportunity to train Gao Jiang's social skills. Why not?
"Jiang'er, go on behalf of the Gao family this time," Gao Xianming said.
Gao Jiang nodded. This was a small matter. He alone was enough.
...
Of course, the City Lord Manor was invited as well.
As the most influential official in Maple City, how could Shi Wenjun not invite the City Lord Manor's people?
Of course, no one knew if the City Lord Manor would send someone or who they would send.
The Chen family.
Chen Wenlin looked at the invitation in his hand with a frown, trying to figure out what the Shi family was up to.
"A new pill? Then how could the Shi family have a new pill? This is utter nonsense. "Sitting across the table, Wu Chenwei was enjoying his wine and delicacies, looking very carefree.
Wu Chenwei was used to repressing himself, but now he was completely indulging himself. Not only did he indulge in wine and meat, he even asked Chen Wenlin to find him a few women to fool around with. Sometimes, even Chen Wenlin couldn't stand it anymore.
In the words of a scholar, it was a disgrace to the culture.
"The Shi family has deep roots and an extraordinary background. Young Master Wu, I'm here to ask you if the Shi family really has other pill recipes that we don't know about."
Chen Wenlin asked in a serious tone.
As a businessman, Chen Wenlin was well aware of the current situation. Although the Shi family was being oppressed by the Chen family, the Chen family was also in a perilous situation. If the Chen family tried to suppress the Shi family with their prices, the Chen family would lose money as well.
If the Shi family really made a big fuss this time and introduced a few useful new pills, it would undoubtedly be a huge blow to the Chen family.
Given the current situation, if the Shi family didn't 'die', it would be difficult to recoup his previous investment. One wrong move and the Chen family might be the one to die in the end.
This wasn't a joke, so Chen Wenlin had to treat it seriously.
Wu Chenwei was obviously annoyed by this question. "How many times do I have to tell you? It's impossible for the Shi family to have any other prescriptions. I've already investigated them thoroughly. These past few years, other than forbidding me from learning alchemy, they haven't guarded against me at all. You don't have to worry about that. "
Having said that, he took a sip of wine.
Chen Wenlin frowned. He looked down on people like Wu Chenwei, but because they were business partners, he tolerated it. But in terms of character, a person like Wu Chenwei was definitely not someone he could trust. Disregarding everything else, the Shi family had treated Wu Chenwei well, but Wu Chenwei had a twisted mentality. He was like an untamed dog that was biting back at him.
Chen Wenlin had already looked into Wu Chenwei's background. This man came from an ordinary family. Without the Shi family's help, he wouldn't have achieved his current status.
Of course, Chen Wenlin wouldn't say this out loud. The more despicable Wu Chenwei was, the easier it was to control him.
When the dust settled, he planned to kick this guy out. After all, he no longer had any value.
"That's great. Since the Shi family invited me, I'll go take a look. Young Master Wu, do you want to go as well?" Chen Wenlin was just being polite. Who would have thought that Wu Chenwei would nod and say, "Of course I'll go. Why not?"
Later, he found out that Wu Chenwei wanted to laugh at the Shi family and mock them in public.
After finding out, Chen Wenlin shook his head.
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