Chapter 1084: Chapter 576: Unexpected, well executed, ahead of time, the death of Duan Zhenliu!

The night deepened, the crescent moon hung low, resembling both an eyebrow and a hook.

The bustling Yang City did not quiet down immediately after Divine Doctor concluded his free clinic, as people excitedly shared their experiences with their families.

This tremendous fervor was not only due to Yi Chen’s miraculously skilled medicine but also because of the astonishing effects during his free clinic.

After announcing another 50% price drop for the Star Version ancient Han tonic wine, Yi Chen left by treading the air, leaving behind only a sad silhouette to the people of Yang City.

However, this price drop caused many in Yang City to lose sleep tonight.

It was especially true for major hoarders led by the three big families.

Now they were faced with only three options.

The first was to surrender directly, selling off parts of the previously expensive stock and conceding defeat.

The second was naturally to wait and see, stopping further purchases but also not selling, observing the changes in the situation.

The last option was—

“We still have another choice, that is to stick to the original plan without change, and more so, to step up our efforts. From my perspective, the price drop of the Star Version ancient Han tonic wine is an opportunity, effectively pushing down the average price of the previously expensive tonic wines we acquired.”

“This logic, all Family Heads and Managers present here surely understand, so there’s no need for me to elaborate on the intricacies.”

“The effect of this ancient Han tonic wine has been verified by Divine Doctor Xue in the city, genuinely having the effect of invigorating vitality. As for the other effects mentioned by Divine Doctor, we have no way to verify, but with such a low price and miraculous effects, it’s worth the risk for us.”

Although Landlord Li has passed away, Landlord Li’s son, clad in mourning attire, is looking extremely spirited, seemingly joyful at the event, and he immediately and decisively bowed to the people inside the room,

“Business is like a battlefield, inherently a venture of licking blood off the knife-edge, Family Heads and senior uncles, others may fear, but I am greedy for this business which I consider worth pursuing.”

“We can even distribute to other cities to make a great profit.”

“Of course, if any family here is scared, I, Li, am willing to offer a premium to use your channels to buy stock, and with the Jade Coins I still possess, I can even mortgage multiple properties and lands outside the city owned by the Li family to borrow some funds.”

These words, full of confidence from Landlord Li’s son, indeed began to sway many of those present. At the same time, Young Master Zhu and Young Master Qian, who had recently taken over their families, immediately stood up and echoed him.

The rhythm of unspoken understanding let the old foxes present quickly understand that the Li, Qian, and Zhu Families had secretly made a deal long ago.

“Gentlemen, be spirited, don’t lose face! Young Master Li, Young Master Qian, Young Master Zhu are unstoppable; we old fellows have also come through fire and sword. Now, with our seniors eagerly offering us money, refusing would be rejecting their good intentions. Do you think our people of Yang City don’t know what’s good for them?”

“Moreover, everyone, don’t think that our actions will offend that Divine Doctor, we’re not forcing anyone to buy or sell, every transaction is made with money, what can we do if those simpletons can’t recognize a gem?”

“I, Liu, am in for this business!”

Landlord Liu, who had just called off an engagement with Young Master Guo a few days ago, was the first to respond, his eyes flashing,

Whether part of him did not want the Guo family to be too complacent, showing that he lacked discernment, or whether he genuinely believed in this business, only he knew.

Sometimes, seeing others profit can be even more painful than one’s own losses.

“Well done! Old Liu, you have guts! Count Zhou family in on this deal as well,” announced the head of Zhou family, a major tea merchant of Yang City, slamming his fist on the table.

“The Beiji Family is in for this deal too,” said a chubby woman from a corner of the room who controlled half the city’s transport business, with her temples kinked like the whiskers of a catfish.

“I, old Lu, am getting on in years, not as lively as my old friends, but if you all are determined, I’m willing to lend a hand by offering temporary loans using property as collateral through the Lu Family, and about the interest rate, well, we can talk, we’re all brothers!”

The room instantly buzzed with various discussions, instantly lively, but most of the city’s major households tended toward Landlord Li’s aggressive approach, with a minority holding a wait-and-see attitude. As for those wanting to give up, there were none.

As everyone agreed, Yang City under the night sky once again bustled with activity, with the Guo family’s various outlets experiencing a constant flow of people, bustling more than even the New Year festivities.

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“Young Master Yi, we’ve made it, this time you’ve truly made it.”

“I, old Guo, have never seen such a bustling scene; we’ve truly made a fortune this time.”

“Following your instructions, our Guo family’s pawn shop has also converted some Jade Coins into other families’ properties, this… this is the liquidity you mentioned, right, providing liquidity, here’s the ledger, please have a look, Young Master.”

In the Guo family’s secret room, Yi Chen looked at the excited, plump, dark-skinned man in front of him and smiled as he opened the ledger.

However, as he flipped through it, his expression grew increasingly grim.

Yi Chen realized his intention was good, to let ordinary people of Yang City benefit and exploit the funds of the major households, but he underestimated human greed, and it was executed poorly.

Seeing the major households still frenziedly buying, the awakened people of Yang City no longer sold; they even joined this crazy game by selling their essential belongings.