The two of them continued their conversation for a while, and the awkwardness gradually eased. Huo Yuan then discussed with her about starting a ginseng business.
Simply put, a ginseng business involves selling ginseng in a shop. Ginseng is rare and expensive, and so the profits are extremely high. Many people would like to run such businesses, but without seventy or eighty thousand silver coins for capital, they cannot open a decent ginseng shop. Thus, throughout the Great Jin Nation, there are only seven or eight reputable ginseng shops, and Huo Family alone owns three of them.
To open a good ginseng shop, choosing the right location is crucial. Unlike regular restaurants and teahouses that everyone can afford, not many people can afford ginseng due to its high price. Therefore, the shop must be located in relatively affluent cities, such as the commercial hub of Jiangnan, the aristocratic city of the capital, or Bianzhou, where ginseng is mainly produced.
