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Lu Qingshan was exhausted after a long day and went to bed early.

But inside Xiushan Industrial's shops, the lights were on brightly until late into the night.

Lin Xiulan and Chen Meili were busily working around a square table covered with papers.

In the center of the table, the list that Qian Shouyi had personally handed over was carefully spread out.

The six names circled in red above.

Provincial Pharmaceutical Company, Provincial Department Store No. 1, Guangming Food Factory, Workers, Peasants and Soldiers Medicinal Materials Station, Hongqi Textile Factory Staff Hospital, and Railway Bureau Materials Procurement Department.

Behind each name lies a massive procurement system.

If Xiushan Industry can secure just one deal, it will be able to firmly establish itself in the provincial capital.

Chen Meili held a pen in one hand and quickly wrote and drew on the draft paper.

With his other hand, he fiddled with the abacus, making a crisp, clattering sound.

"Sister-in-law, the situation is more complicated than I thought."

"These six entities are completely different in nature. You see, pharmaceutical companies and herbal medicine stations want genuine ingredients that can be used in medicine, so they have the highest requirements for quality and can set higher prices."

"And this railway bureau's supplies department..."

Chen Meili tapped the name with the tip of her pen, her tone becoming even more serious.

"These kinds of companies are unyielding. They don't care about price or quality; they only care about two things: stability and relationships. We're new here, so this is the toughest part."

Lin Xiulan listened quietly without interrupting.

Her finger traced the list from the first name to the last, her mind already strategizing.

After Chen Meili finished speaking, she slowly nodded, her voice exceptionally clear in the quiet night.

"Beautiful, you're right. So, we can't rely on the same method to conquer the world."

She stood up and took out several wooden boxes wrapped in layers of oiled paper.

These were all her "treasured possessions" that she had brought from Lu Qingshan's master, Zou Yuan.

"We'll use this as a stepping stone into the pharmaceutical industry."

Lin Xiulan opened the first wooden box, and a rich and pure medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air.

Inside the box lay a small clump of astragalus root, its roots intact like dragon whiskers, golden and oily in color, clearly not an ordinary product.

"The mountain produce over there,"

She opened the second box, which contained perfectly dried wild black fungus, each one plump and firm.

"We select the finest products and package them into exquisite gift boxes. Each box will come with a handwritten card that clearly states the origin of the product, which valley in Changbai Mountain it comes from, the date it was harvested, and how it was dried."

"Let them know that we're not just selling goods, we're selling quality."

Chen Meili immediately understood Lin Xiulan's intention, and her eyes lit up instantly.

"I understand! Different clients require different sales pitches and products! Sister-in-law, I'll go prepare three completely different plans right now!"

"One set is for the pharmaceutical industry, emphasizing top quality and scarcity, and is designed to be a high-priced, premium product."

"One set is for department stores and food factories, focusing on cost-effectiveness and long-term stable supply, and can be accompanied by preferential terms for signing long-term contracts."

"There's another set, specifically for units like railway bureaus. They don't discuss price; they only emphasize our supply capacity, transportation guarantees, and zero error rate!"

"Yes!" Lin Xiulan smiled approvingly. "Your brain really got what it takes to get those years of schooling!"

Chen Meili's cheeks flushed slightly from the praise, but she wasn't embarrassed at all. Instead, she straightened her back and spoke with unprecedented enthusiasm.

"Sister-in-law, since I'm working for you, I can't just be a bookkeeper. This is what I should do!"

The two women exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.

Throughout the rest of the night, there was no more idle chatter in the shop, only the crisp sound of abacuses and the scratching of paper and pens.

The preparations were not completed until the sky began to lighten.

Six meticulously packaged sample wooden boxes, six highly targeted cooperation proposals, and six sturdy document bags were neatly arranged on the table, like soldiers about to go into battle.

Lin Xiulan washed her face with cold water and changed into the navy blue wool coat that Lu Qingshan had specially bought for her. She looked calm and capable.

Chen Meili also changed into a clean white shirt and black long skirt, and her hair was neatly combed.

The two stood in front of the mirror and straightened each other's collars.

"Let's go."

Lu Qingshan watched Lin Xiulan with admiration from behind.

Go ahead, I believe in you.

Lin Xiulan blushed under Lu Qingshan's gaze.

"I've warmed up some food for you; it's in the pot. Remember to eat it."

Then, Lin Xiulan took a deep breath, picked up the cloth bag full of hope, and pushed open the shop door.

The morning sunlight shone on her face, and in her beautiful eyes, there was no fear, only unwavering determination.

……

First stop: Provincial Pharmaceutical Company.

With Qian Shouyi's letter of introduction, the security guard was exceptionally polite and led them all the way to the purchasing department on the third floor.

The section chief's surname was Liu. He was in his forties, wore thick black-rimmed glasses, spoke slowly and deliberately, and had the air of an old-fashioned government official.

"President Qian called me personally yesterday," Section Chief Liu said, pointing to the sofa opposite him. "Xiushan Industry, right? Please sit down."

He poured tea for the two of them, then picked up his enamel mug and slowly blew on the tea leaves, but remained silent for a long time.

He simply observed the two women in front of him discreetly through the eyes behind his glasses.

These past few days, Xiushan Industry has been making quite a stir, so he naturally trusts Boss Qian's judgment.

However, a troublesome company is not a good partner.

This was a show of force, and also a test.

Lin Xiulan remained calm and composed, picked up her teacup, and sipped her tea with a smile, neither nervous nor obsequious.

Chen Meili, standing to the side, understood immediately and took out her hand from the file folder.

Take out the prepared documents one by one and arrange them neatly on the coffee table.

Business license, tax registration certificate, forest farm cooperation certificate, provincial quality inspection report...

Section Chief Liu glanced at the documents out of the corner of his eye, and his eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.

"The preparations are quite thorough."

He put down his teacup, picked up the top copy of the business license, flipped through it, then quickly put it down again, speaking in a calm tone.

"Doing business with medicinal herbs is quite different from selling ordinary mountain products."

"Our purchasing department handles hundreds of tons of medicinal herbs every year, and the requirements are very strict. If there is a problem with any of these aspects—production capacity, transportation, or quality control—I, as the department head, cannot bear the responsibility."

He leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharpening.

"To put it bluntly, what makes me think you're a new company that can guarantee a stable supply? Based on a letter from General Manager Qian? Or just these few pieces of paper you've prepared?"