Xia Yuanfang had spoken so frankly, Aunt Chen didn't stand on ceremony anymore, raising her hand in a gesture: "You tell me, I'm listening."
Xia Yuanfang said in a low voice, "Aunt Chen, wouldn't you like to earn more money and save it for Yingying? She still has to go to college, and after college, she'll probably have to go to better places, to start a family and build a career, all of which require money... Do you want to hunt in the Exotic Beast Forest to earn money forever?"
These words struck a chord in Aunt Chen's heart.
Of course, she wanted to earn more money, but currently, she was still earning hard-earned money through physical labor.
Moreover, the Exotic Beast Forest was becoming increasingly dangerous, and she didn't know if this business could continue in the long run.
Therefore, when Xia Yuanfang mentioned partnering with her to do business, she was still tempted.
"Researcher Xia, I haven't been to college, and I don't have any other skills. Are you sure you really need to cooperate with me? I can work for you..." Aunt Chen murmured.
Xia Yuanfang said, "Since I'm looking for you to cooperate, you definitely have the ability to cooperate with me. Don't underestimate yourself. I haven't finished speaking yet... This matter requires your assistance and help."
"You say it! I will definitely do it!" Aunt Chen nodded repeatedly. She just wanted to try if there was another way, so no matter what conditions Xia Yuanfang put forward now, she could agree to them in one go! Xia Yuanfang thought for a while, her voice even lower: "...Aunt Chen, you know I used to be at Li's Pharmaceuticals, as a researcher."
"Yes, I heard you are a college student!"
Xia Yuanfang smiled: "...I have the diploma. And what I want to do is a studio for reproductive assistance."
Aunt Chen was puzzled: "...Reproductive assistance? I don't know anything about that... You need to cooperate with me?"
Xia Yuanfang nodded solemnly and said seriously, "The reproductive assistance I do is to help those humans and Humanoids who have difficulty conceiving, to give birth to healthy offspring. So, I need some special herbs. I've checked the information, and they either have to be purchased from Li's Pharmaceuticals or the Royal Pharmacy Bureau, which are very expensive, and I can't afford them. But, these herbs, in all likelihood, come from the Exotic Beast Forest..."
Aunt Chen understood at this point: "You want me to go to the Exotic Beast Forest to help you find herbs?"
"Yes, not just you alone, you can take San Zong with you. He has a talent attribute and can smell those rare herbs. You are fast and have a stealth attribute, so you can come and go freely." Xia Yuanfang explained her initial plan.
Aunt Chen thought for a while and said, "If that's the case, wouldn't it be better for us to sell the herbs directly? I used to choose hunting because I didn't have San Zong's ability, I could only hunt. If I can find those rare herbs, I would definitely do that!"
Xia Yuanfang smiled and shook her head: "Selling herbs, no matter how expensive, is limited. But if they are processed and made into drugs that can assist in reproductive treatment, the price will increase a hundredfold."
"Ah? Really? So expensive? Will anyone be willing to pay us?" Aunt Chen had unknowingly been "persuaded" by Xia Yuanfang into one of "us".
Xia Yuanfang was confident: "At the beginning, there may not be much business, but as long as there is the first business, I guarantee that customers will flock to us."
"So amazing? I still don't understand... Isn't it just to allow people who can't have children to get pregnant? The empire's official hospitals and Li's Hospital all have these services, called in vitro fertilization, and the price is actually quite fair..." Aunt Chen was comparing it to the price Xia Yuanfang had just mentioned, which was a hundred times higher.
Xia Yuanfang smiled and said, word by word, "But the reproductive assistance I do is not just to allow people who can't have children to get pregnant. Moreover, I can also increase the chances of their offspring becoming Gene Evolvers exponentially. If they can afford it, I can even guarantee that their children will definitely be Gene Evolvers."
Aunt Chen was shocked: "...Is that possible? I have never seen any hospital or clinic that can guarantee that the children born will definitely be Gene Evolvers!"
Xia Yuanfang blinked: "What if I can guarantee it? So you tell me, shouldn't I earn more money? Isn't it worth it to increase the price of herbs a hundredfold?"
Aunt Chen sighed and said, "If it can really be done, I can say that even if it's increased a thousandfold, people would be willing to pay."
"How many rich people are there in the entire Beichen Empire... Even if only one in a thousand rich people are willing to pay, you'll make a fortune!"
Xia Yuanfang said, "Yes, that's what I think too, so Aunt Chen, would you like to partner with me?"
"Yes! Of course! I believe in Researcher Xia!" Aunt Chen said, intending to give it a try.
Anyway, whether it works or not, she will continue to hunt in the Exotic Beast Forest, and collecting herbs is just a side job.
Xia Yuanfang said, "That's good, after the New Year, we can start preparing. I'll first find a commercial building to rent."
Aunt Chen hurriedly said, "I have money! I can buy medicinal materials and equipment!"
Xia Yuanfang shook her head and said, "This is the first thing I want to say. We have to sign a cooperation agreement, to clarify the responsibilities, rights, and interests of both parties, such as the issue of investment, who invests, how much, the percentage of cooperative equity, etc., all must be very detailed."
Aunt Chen didn't understand, but she still readily agreed: "Okay, you bring out the contract, and I'll sign it now!"
Xia Yuanfang said, "There's no rush, I've been researching for a while, and I basically have an idea of how to start this business. After I go back this time, I'll draft the contract, and then you come to my house, read it, and sign it directly. We'll each keep a copy, and then register it with the authorities, how about that?"
"Okay! No problem! Whatever you say!" Aunt Chen just wanted to finalize this matter quickly, so she really didn't care about anything else.
The two talked for more than an hour in Aunt Chen and Yingying's room, discussing many details, before Xia Yuanfang got up to say goodbye.
But before leaving, Aunt Chen couldn't help but ask, "Researcher Xia, have you done research in this area before?"
Xia Yuanfang said, "Of course, if I wasn't confident, I wouldn't dare to do this business."
"...But, why didn't you use it for Chujian's mother? Her mother is your sister-in-law, right? If she used it, she would be a Gene Evolver..." Aunt Chen said very sincerely.
Xia Yuanfang: "..."
This was really difficult for her to answer.
After a moment of silence, Xia Yuanfang said, "The matter with my brother and sister-in-law is rather complicated. I wasn't with them. By the time I saw them, it was when Chujian was born, and it was already too late..."
"Oh? Is that so..." Aunt Chen shook her head regretfully, "I know I shouldn't pry, but you and Chujian never talk about her parents, so I assumed they were no longer around?"
Xia Yuanfang nodded heavily, "They are no longer around, so Chujian only has me. I must earn more money for her to protect herself."
Aunt Chen said, "Researcher Xia, if you can make this happen, it will be more than just money..."
"Thank you for your kind words." Xia Yuanfang smiled slightly.
This was precisely her goal. Earning money was secondary. The most important thing was to attain a social status that matched her abilities.
Chujian had grown up and was capable of protecting herself.
She no longer had any worries and could go all out.
Aunt Chen seemed to remember something and leaned in to ask quietly, "...You just said that this fertility assistance treatment can also include Humanoids?"
Xia Yuanfang said, "Aunt Chen, are you just realizing this now? Your reaction time is a bit long."
Aunt Chen chuckled, "It's mainly what you said later that surprised me too much, and I didn't react for a moment."
...
At this time, Xia Chujian and Zhu Yingying were already in the backyard greenhouse, packing a bucket of Purple Salmon with San Zong and Si Xi, planning to take it back to Mulan City.
When Xia Yuanfang came out, she held the lidded earthenware pot and called to Xia Chujian, "Chujian, it's getting late, we should go back."
Xia Chujian saw that it was getting dark outside and quickly said, "Aunt, Yingying and San Zong packed a bucket of Purple Salmon for us, can we take it back to eat?"
Xia Yuanfang agreed, "Thank you, San Zong, thank you, Yingying, and also Small Si Xi."
Small Dog had been staring at Xia Chujian with round, black eyes, wagging its little tail tip, looking at her expectantly.
Hearing Xia Yuanfang call its name, it immediately barked "Wu Er Fu, Wu Er Fu," almost biting Xia Chujian's trouser leg.
Xia Chujian squatted down and stroked its fluffy head, saying, "Small Si Xi, why are you so clingy today? Are you reluctant to see me go?"
Small Dog pressed its fluffy head into Xia Chujian's palm, shaking it gently, truly acting spoiled.
Xia Chujian's heart melted.
She simply picked up Small Dog and said, "Aunt, let Small Si Xi stay with us for a while..."
Xia Yuanfang said with a smile, "Then you have to ask San Zong and Yingying."
Although San Zong was a little reluctant, he could also see that Small Dog was particularly attached to Xia Chujian this time.
Zhu Yingying also said, "Small Si Xi misses Chujian, let it stay with Chujian for a few days."
San Zong nodded, "When Small Si Xi misses us, Young Lord can send it back."
Zhu Yingying and Aunt Chen now knew that Young Lord was San Zong's respectful term for Xia Chujian.
Xia Chujian held Small Dog in one arm and carried the storage bucket in the other, saying, "Then let's go."
They came to the snowy ground outside together.
Aunt Chen carried a bag of Tantai Royal Field Rice and a bag of Plain Girl Flour on her back, hung two bags of Wild Rhinoceros Pig meat and Unicorn Cattle meat on her chest, and placed her hands on Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang's shoulders respectively, then activated her "Stealth" special ability.
Ten minutes later, the three of them appeared under a simple shed between two buildings in the North District of Mulan City.
Aunt Chen escorted them all the way to the elevator before leaving alone.
She returned to the narrow alley between the buildings, stood under the shed, and slowly disappeared.
Xia Chujian carried all the bags from Aunt Chen on her back, held a Small Dog in her arms, and carried a storage bucket.
Only Xia Yuanfang had a free hand to press the elevator button.
Small Dog was held around the waist by Xia Chujian, its four little chubby legs hanging obediently in the air.
It curiously shook its head and looked around the elevator, like a country dog that had never seen the world, experiencing its first time in the city.
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