61: Making the Decision
As weeks passed, Li Mei found herself balancing her duties as a mentor and businesswoman. She still spent time working with the plants in her garden and at her workbench, but she had learned to delegate some of the simpler tasks to Xiao Lin and Mei Qiu. Slowly, her workload eased, and the quality of her products remained as high as ever.
Eventually, Liu Feng returned, this time with a formal contract that detailed the terms of his business proposition. Li Mei reviewed the contract carefully, consulting with both Madame Huang and Xiao Lin. Liu Feng's offer seemed fair—he would help manage the logistics and distribution of her remedies, while Li Mei would continue to oversee the production and quality control. She would also maintain final approval over how her products were marketed and sold, ensuring that her brand of healing remained true to its roots.
Li Mei signed the contract, but with one condition: full transparency in all aspects of the partnership. She would not compromise the quality or integrity of her work for the sake of profit. Liu Feng agreed, and with that, Li Mei's business entered a new phase.