Elixir Supplier

Chapter 124

In reality, in the market, there always existed poorer quality products passing off as quality ones, especially those herbs in high demand. A layman without the relevant knowledge and experience would not be able to distinguish them, resulting in a higher likelihood of being tricked. Take ginseng, for example; the most famous ginseng was the northeastern ginseng. In the North East, three treasures existed: ginseng, pilose antler and mink. These were written into students' textbooks and have been renowned all over. The more famous an item was, the more likely there would be replicas and fakes. An example would be distilled spirit. The country's most famous would be Mao Tai and Wuliangye, and these were the brands that had the most fakes on the market. Similarly, there were quite a number of suppliers in the market who claimed that their ginsengs were of the northeastern variety. But in reality, 90% of them were fakes.

"How much did you spend for these two ginsengs?"

"I didn't spend any money; it was a gift from my friend," Wang Mingbao answered.

"Oh, that's good."

"The critical thing is that he has a lot of them!" Wang Mingbao's next sentence alarmed Wang Yao.

"A lot?!"

"Yes!"

"Haha, has he never thought of this? How is it possible for so much wild ginseng to appear in Lianshan County at one time? The northeastern ginseng's quantity is very small. With the prevalence of people taking advantage of its rarity and digging it up, the ginseng has become fewer in supply. It has become a precious rarity in the marketplace. If it appeared, it would be snatched up immediately. Your friend was either cheated by someone or is prepared to cheat others."

"I'll have to ask him," Wang Mingbao listened to him and said.

"This type of ginseng will cause adverse effects to the body when taken. If taken in small quantities, it's not so bad."

Having left Wang Mingbao's place, Wang Yao headed to Li Maoshuang's. Since the earlier incident, their relationship had developed from a simple supplier-customer relationship to a friendship. Li Maoshuang smiled happily in greeting as soon as he saw Wang Yao's car enter.

"What a rare visitor. I just made good tea; come taste it."

The tea was indeed of good quality. It was Huangshan Maojian. Li Maoshuang's table had a new and exquisite tea set. The last time Wang Yao came, he did not recall seeing it.

"Here, have a taste. How is it?"

The tea color was a clear light green, and the tea was delicately fragrant and refreshing.

"Good tea!" Wang Yao remarked after tasting it.

"Here, take some home." Li Maoshuang took out two containers and passed them to Wang Yao.

"How can I?"

"Why not? Don't go back for lunch this afternoon either. I'll treat you!"

"No, let me." Wang Yao heard him and had a flash of inspiration. "Let me ask a few friends as well."

He had made a few friends in the last couple of months. Upon reflection, it seemed that not even once, had he attempted to invite them for a gathering. Hence, he made a few phone calls, and the other parties were quick to accept his invitation. Wang Yao did not invite many, only three of them: Wang Mingbao, Tian Yuantu, and Li Maoshuang. The location was to be at Shenghua Hotel.

"All set. Today, it will be my treat," Wang Yao smiled and said to Li Maoshuang.

"Okay, your treat." Li Maoshuang did not argue. He regarded Wang Yao as his friend and had withdrawn his usual businessman shrewdness. This displayed his sincerity and frankness, which made Wang Yao very comfortable.