Chapter 36 The Astronomically Priced Wild Ginseng

“I don’t think so.” After Dylan finished speaking, he didn’t rush to leave. Instead, he looked at George. hesitating to speak.

“What do you want to say?” George said, then lowered his head to look at the documents.

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After some thought, Dylan voiced his concerns, “Mr. Harris, do you think this girl might act recklessly, knowing that she has thebacking of the Harris family and Timothy?”

George responded indifferently, “Why, do you think Sam’s life is not worth this price?”

Dylan shuddered, realising he had misspoken, and quickly explained, “That’s not what I meant. Today is Starspring Group, what about next time? I’m just worried if we keep cleaning up her mess, it might have an unnecessary impact on you and the Harris family.”

George asked, “So you think our Harris family should be ungrateful to our saviour?”

“No.” Dylan was too scared to speak.

“She doesn’t seem like a troublemaker. Even if she does cause some big trouble, do you think 1, George, can’t handle it?

“No matter how smart and bold she is, she can’t cause that much trouble in a small city like Norward City. You think too highly of her. George glanced at him. “Go do your work.”

The next day, Isabelle arrived in Taragon City.

After leaving the airport, Isabelle took a taxi straight to her destination.

Maven Apothecary is a nationally renowned traditional apothecary shop. Mr. Garth, who practised there, was a nationally recognised veteran doctor and a leading figure in the field of traditional medicine, holding a significant position in the entire medical community.

As soon as she entered, Isabelle was greeted by the familiar scent of medicine.

Behind the long counter were two large brown medicine shelves, neatly filled with various medicines.

The clinic was large, and a young apprentice was tidying the medicine. Seeing a customer come in, he looked up and asked, “Are you here for a consultation or to pick up medicine?”

“To pick up medicine. Isabelle took out a prescription.

It was a prescription for Ethan.

The young apprentice took it and noticed that several of the herbs were extremely potent. He asked Isabelle, “Which doctor prescribed this? What is it for?”

“To improve blood circulation,” Isabelle casually replied.

“How old is the patient? What are the symptoms?” the young apprentice asked again.

“Isn’t Mr. Garth in the shop?” Isabelle asked in return.

Chapter 36 The Astronomically Priced Wild Ginseng

into the innermost

man in a suit came out

prescription?” the middle–aged man asked.

“Just tell me if these medicines

and precious the two–hundred–year–old wild ginseng on your prescription is? It’s something that money can’t buy,” the middle–aged

know that your shop

up a finger, then spread his entire

the middle–aged man and narrowed her eyes slightly. “2,250,000 dollars?”

item was indeed worth the price, but she asked, “Is this price set by Mr. Garth,

middle–aged man was not the Mr. Garth that Isabelle was looking for.

matter who set the price, just tell me if you can

as

joke, who wouldn’t be in a hurry

Even though she was dressed modestly, her demeanour was unmistakable. She was clearly a well–bred young lady from a wealthy family and probably came out to

glanced at the middle–aged man without responding. Instead, she said to the young apprentice, “I have an appointment with Mr. Garth.” She glanced at the clock on

The young apprentice checked the appointment list.

“Yes.”

called out for an emergency. He should be back

here?”

“Sure.”

young lady, are you here to buy medicine or to see a doctor?” Hearing that Isabelle was looking for Mr. Garth, the middle–aged man put down the prescription in his hand, pressed it against the

to bother, I’ll buy the medicine from Mr. Garth.”

the price is too high? The middle–aged man thought he had misjudged her. He hadn’t expected her to be a pauper.

him and said nonchalantly. “If vore not sure whether there’s

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he comes back.”

the prescription in his hand. “How dare you make trouble in my Maven

“Throw her out.” After that, he walked away with his hands behind his back.

out to stop him.

turned his head.

then emotionlessly said to the middle–aged man.

again, “What are you waiting for? Ask the security to throw her out. If she dares to make

going on?” A commanding voice sounded from the

man with a kind and wise demeanour walked in. It was Mr. Garth, the person Isabelle was

of causing a scene in the store out of respect for him.

walked over, uncertainly

came to pick up something

security guards behind

and then at the middle–aged man. Under the middle–aged man’s suggestive gaze, they slipped away

fashioned medicine box made of logs carried by his assistant. “What medication do you need? I will prepare

afford it,” Isabelle replied with

man.

and he returned her gaze with a

a few hundred is indeed expensive for ordinary people, the item Isabelle requested from him was worth nearly 450.000 dollars. How could she not afford the medicine?

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