The Lin Family's pharmacy manager found himself momentarily speechless.
He had cautiously proposed 70 taels, anticipating Lin Danqiu to negotiate up to 100 taels. His maximum offer was set at 150 taels of silver. Shopkeeper Lin had a clear strategy in mind.
However, he hadn't anticipated that the seemingly delicate girl would boldly demand 200 taels straightaway.
While 200 taels seemed reasonable for such a rare ginseng, it was a price that far exceeded the local norms. In the capital, it could easily fetch 2,000 taels, and there was indeed a market for it there.
Shopkeeper Lin pushed back, stating, "Two hundred taels? Miss, no one in this area would accept such a price for ginseng. As a gesture of goodwill to your family, I can offer you a hundred taels."
Being a savvy businessman, he aimed to secure the best deal, saving every cent possible.
Observing the manager's reaction, Gu Chaoyan had a strategy in mind.
