Chapter 1695: Chapter 1681
The shop owner was an old man around sixty years old. He looked at Zhou Laowai with suspicion, with a hint of scrutiny in his eyes.
Because the bloodworm is quite unique, ordinary people wouldn’t know about this medicine.
Wearing a mask, Zhou Laowai’s murky eyes contained a touch of indifference, "Boss, I want all the bloodworm in your shop."
The shop owner was even more puzzled, and asked in confusion, "How do you know that we have bloodworm?"
"Don’t worry about how I know."
Zhou Laowai carried a black bag with cash inside, which he had just withdrawn from the bank to buy bloodworm.
"What do you want to do with it?" the shop owner asked again.
It’s not that he’s talkative or has many questions, but the bloodworm is a medicine passed down in his family, specially formulated by his father at the time for someone else, known by few.
Even if someone comes to buy medicine for venomous insect bites, they would only inquire, rather than come directly asking for it by name like him.
Zhou Laowai wasn’t surprised by his many questions, given that few people knew about this medicine.
"An old friend told me. He once purchased this medicine from you. How much do you have? I will buy it all at double the price."
Zhou Laowai took out the money from the black bag and placed it in front of the shop owner, "Is this enough money? If not, I’ll get more. But don’t sell your bloodworm to anyone else."
"Who exactly are you?" the shop owner frowned at Zhou Laowai, "From whom did you hear about the bloodworm?"
To his knowledge, those who knew about the bloodworm are already dead, so he couldn’t have heard the name from anyone else.
And now bloodworm is no longer called by its name; they’ve changed it to something else, selling it to those bitten by poisonous insects.
"Brother, knowing too much is not good, so I advise you not to ask further."
Zhou Laowai pressed his lips tightly and stared with a vicious look at the shop owner, who was frightened by his gaze, swallowed, and said, "Wait here, I’ll get it for you."
The fact is bloodworm sells very little, so they don’t have much inventory. After taking it out, he told Zhou Laowai, "This medicine is very potent, be careful when you use it."
Zhou Laowai responded with a hmm, then pushed the black bag in front of the shop owner, who quickly waved his hand and said, "This much money can’t be used for this amount of bloodworm."
"I know."
Zhou Laowai said, "You keep the money, but I have one request. If someone else comes to buy bloodworm, don’t sell to them."
The shop owner was immediately displeased; wasn’t this ruining his business? If he won’t make bloodworm sales just because of this amount of money, even though bloodworm doesn’t usually sell much, it still seemed like a matter to him.
"What I mean is if someone asks specifically for the name bloodworm, don’t sell to them. If someone comes to buy by your new name ’Insecticide’, then it’s fine."
Zhou Laowai knew that in Old Wen’s diary, the name bloodworm would certainly be mentioned, so he said this.
Upon hearing this, the shop owner realized that few knew about bloodworm, so he didn’t worry much, "Is this money really all mine then?"
Just now, he weighed the black bag a bit, and knew there was quite a lot of money inside. If someone comes to buy bloodworm, it’s doable not to sell to them, as there are very few who know this name.
"Yes, as long as someone specifically inquires about bloodworm, and you haven’t sold it to them, this is yours. But if I find out you’ve sold it, the consequences will be severe."
A dangerous aura emanated from Zhou Laowai, frightening the shop owner into a shiver.
The shop owner swallowed and said to Zhou Laowai, "I understand, rest assured, there are only these left in the shop, no more bloodworm."
Feeling the murderous intention from Zhou Laowai, he quickly waved his hand and said, "Rest assured, I also guarantee that the name bloodworm will not appear in our shop in the future!"
Zhou Laowai glanced at the time, and didn’t waste words with the shop owner. Calculating the time, Wen Zaao and Chu Ge should have bought almost everything by now, and he needed to return to continue observing Wen Zaao.
With the supply of bloodworm cut off, Chu Ge and his team couldn’t go to Wuling Mountain now. With the Old Palace Master absent, he must find ways to stall Chu Ge and his team by all means.
At this moment, Chu Ge and Wen Zaao had purchased all the essentials for the field and were leaving the mall.
Wen Zaao looked at Chu Ge and said, "There’s still medicine."
Chu Ge was somewhat surprised, "Wasn’t what I bought before enough?"
Wen Zaao shook her head, "Not enough. My father’s diary mentions there are smoke mists around Wuling Mountain, teeming with venomous insects. If bitten, regular ointments can’t cure it, but there’s one medicine that can."
Chu Ge was a bit taken aback, "Which medicine?"
"Blood worm."
Wen Zaao said, taking out a small note from her pocket with the three words ’blood worm’ written on it, "Look, it’s this one."
"Isn’t it good to have a name? Just go to the pharmacy and buy it directly."
Chu Ge said indifferently.
Wen Zaao nodded, "There’s no rush to buy this medicine now; major pharmacies should have it. I want to visit the hospital first."
She wanted to see Zhou Ang. Today the nursing lady said Zhou Ang is out of danger; she wanted to sneak a peek.
Chu Ge raised an eyebrow, "Looks like you’ve forgiven him."
Wen Zaao shook her head, "It’s not a matter of forgiveness or otherwise. This matter is still a thorn in my heart. But since he’s hospitalized because of me, I have a responsibility to check on him."
Chu Ge knew she was actually worried about Zhou Ang; just because of that matter, she couldn’t forgive, nor did she know if it was herself she couldn’t forgive or Zhou Ang.
He sighed slightly, thinking modern people are strange and awkward. If there’s something to say, why not say it directly? Isn’t it uncomfortable to keep it inside?
Chu Ge shook his head speechlessly, unable to understand the thoughts of modern people, nor the thoughts of women.
"Shall I take you there?"
Chu Ge asked.
Wen Zaao shook her head, "No need, I’ll go alone."
She didn’t want others to see her in a difficult situation, especially Chu Ge, who always managed to see through her thoughts at a glance.
If she let Chu Ge go with her, wouldn’t he ruin her plan?
After throwing her things to Chu Ge, she said to him, "You go back first, I’ll visit the hospital first, and then buy the bloodworm on the way back."
Seeing she didn’t need him to accompany her, Chu Ge didn’t insist. He nodded and said, "Then I’ll go now."
After putting the items into the car together, Wen Zaao went to the roadside and hailed a taxi.
After getting in the car, Wen Zaao didn’t immediately ask the driver to take her to the hospital, but went to another place first...
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