This was her heartfelt concern. If they didn’t first probe the situation, everyone would be anxious and things could become chaotic!
“You can,” Qu Xiaojue gave a definitive reassurance. “Each family’s base price will be lowered, but supply will be increased by half a layer, and your standard prices will not be compressed. The Qu family will carefully choose new families, and their prices will not be lower than half of your previous rates.”
This meant that new entrants would find it difficult to profit through low margins or high volume. Existing merchants would be impacted but not suppressed.
Li Xianlan pursed her lips in thought, understanding the implications, but still asked, “What if some are still dissatisfied?” Everyone was influential, and if their bottom line was touched, they might cause trouble.
Qu Xiaojue coldly laughed, “The Qu family is not short of hardworking people.”
Li Xianlan was startled, looking at her in shock. The person’s face was full of coldness. She stood up, pushing down other questions. “I understand the Qu family head’s intentions. The Li family will continue our cooperation. I will take my leave today.”
Qu Xiaojue glanced at her. “Miss, having come from afar, why not rest here for a while?”
Hearing this, Li Xianlan raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly. “My mother is waiting for my message and instructed me to return quickly. I cannot disturb you today.”
Qu Xiaojue pondered for a moment. “See Miss Li out.” “Farewell.” She slightly lowered her head, her departing figure still graceful.
After reviewing it again, she gave a few instructions to the young girl, picked up her medicine box, and turned to leave. Feeling the cold gaze behind her, she finally sighed, “Those who are meant to wake up will naturally awaken.”
Qu Xiaojue immediately ordered someone to decoct the medicine and sat down by the bed. A faint cough echoed in the room, and only then did she notice the young master of the county magistrate, Yuan Ling, standing in a corner of the room.
Yuan Ling’s expression was somewhat unsightly, silently watching this side. However, she was now too weak to care and spoke softly, “County Magistrate, I apologize for the poor hospitality.”
Given the current circumstances, please return to your residence and rest. I will come to apologize another time.”
