vstars Chapter 105: Ping An Pharmacy
Chapter 105: Ping An Pharmacy
"Oh my, the weather in Shanghai in mid-May is so changeable!"
Old Huang stood at the door of Ping An Pharmacy, looking at the people hurrying by on the street, and couldn't help but sigh.
"That's right. It was sunny a few days ago, but it has been raining these past two days."
Fang Lansheng stood in front of the counter, arranging the medicine displays in the store, and answered with a smile.
Old Huang looked at the endless stream of customers in the pharmacy and smiled proudly, "However, this little rain can't stop the festive atmosphere of the opening of our Ping An Pharmacy!"
Fang Lansheng pouted at Jiang Shiyuan who was busy behind the counter, "Of course, don't you see who is at the helm?"
Jiang Shiyuan wore a simple blue and white porcelain cheongsam with her hair tied into a simple bun, looking capable and elegant.
As she skillfully dispensed medicine for the customer, she smiled and said, "Stop praising me and go serve the customers!"
"Okay!" Old Huang and Fang Lansheng looked at each other, responded with a smile, and went about their respective business.
Since Jiang Shiyuan and Fang Lansheng both disguised themselves to varying degrees, the customers did not recognize them as two Shanghai celebrities who often appeared in newspapers.
The location of this Ping An Pharmacy was personally determined by Jiang Shiyuan. It is located on the most prosperous commercial street in the International Settlement, with a large flow of people and a large target customer group.
The decoration style of the pharmacy was designed by Jiang Shiyuan based on the layout of modern drugstores. It is simple and bright, with clear classification of medicines, which changes the dark and messy impression of old-style pharmacies.
In addition, Jiang Shiyuan used his identity as a research and development consultant for Jiayuan Pharmaceutical to obtain the lowest purchase price from the source.
Therefore, the prices of medicines in Ping An Pharmacy are much cheaper than those in other similar pharmacies, and the variety of medicines is wider. As soon as it opened, it attracted many customers to buy.
Of course, Jiang Shiyuan has not forgotten the original intention of establishing Ping An Pharmacy.
That is to provide the organization with a safe contact point in the International Settlement and a legitimate channel for purchasing medicines.
So she set aside a small space in the pharmacy's warehouse as a secret base for her comrades to meet and pass information.
As for Jiayuan Pharmaceutical, Jiang Shiyuan had already informed Chen Jingan in advance, saying that this Ping An Pharmacy was jointly opened by himself and a friend.
Jiayuan Pharmaceutical regularly supplies a batch of low-priced or even free medicines to Ping An Pharmacy every month so that they can be used to support the front line of the War of Resistance.
"Xiaoyuan, you are so amazing!"
That night, everyone was looking through the beautiful numbers in the account book, and Gu Fangxun couldn't help but admire them.
Old Huang also echoed, "Yes, it's only been half a month, and Ping An Pharmacy has already started to make a profit, and the profit is quite a lot!"
"This is also thanks to the organization's trust in me and the support and help of my comrades." Jiang Shiyuan smiled modestly.
"Hey, don't be so modest!" Fang Lansheng said with a smile, "By the way, Xiaoyuan, that new painkiller you mentioned before..."
"Oh, you mean Xitongning. It has been successfully developed and passed clinical trials. It will probably be available on the market soon."
Old Huang said excitedly: "That's great! With this medicine, our pharmacy can make more money and support our comrades on the front line!"
Fang Lansheng was also excited. "Yes, this drug has a very broad market prospect. I believe it will be a big hit!"
"Xiaoyuan, you are really the lucky star of our organization!" Gu Fangxun looked at Jiang Shiyuan, his eyes full of satisfaction and gratitude.
Old Huang suddenly remembered something and asked with shining eyes, "By the way, Xiaoyuan, you said before that you made a lot of money in the stock market recently. Is this true?"
Jiang Shiyuan nodded and said with a smile: "Of course it's true!"
"I asked Master Chen to help me buy some stocks of potential pharmaceutical companies. Now, because those pharmaceutical companies have been imitating Hualong's domestic sulfonamides, their stock prices are gradually rising, so I have made a lot of money!"
Fang Lansheng's dark eyes were filled with admiration, "Xiaoyuan, you are so amazing!"
"Not only are you an expert in medicine and pharmaceutical technology, you are also an expert in stock investment. What other surprises do you have that we don't know about?"
Jiang Shiyuan smiled and said without hesitation: "I do have a surprise for the organization!"
"I have asked Master Chen to help me keep half of the profits from the stock market to continue making money, and convert the other half into legal currency, which I intend to donate directly to the organization."
"What? You want to donate money to the organization again?" Everyone's eyes widened with disbelief when they heard this.
Jiang Shiyuan smiled and explained: "Yes, everything I do now is for the country, for the nation, and to drive away the invaders as soon as possible."
"Compared with these, my personal interests are nothing!"
Since Jiang Shiyuan donated the money he earned from the stock market, and Ping An Pharmacy has been operating normally, the organization has never been short of funds for its activities.
They could even hand over most of the funds to their hometown of Ancheng and use the money to complete the more important anti-Japanese cause.
Jiang Shiyuan thus became the well-deserved God of Medicine and God of Wealth in the organization!
Meanwhile, the Nanjing Military Control Commission headquarters reaped great rewards through interrogating a group of Japanese spies led by Inoue Rizhao, and completely eradicated the Inoue Mansion, which was a cancer in Shanghai.
Those politicians who had been bribed by the Inoue Mansion and celebrities from all walks of life who had colluded with Japanese spies were all being liquidated one by one by the Military Control Commission.
At this moment, Boss Dai was holding a document and reading it carefully.
This document was sent by Wang Fangnan, the station chief of the Military Control Commission's Shanghai Station. It reported in detail how the Inoue Mansion was completely eradicated and the great contributions made by the members in this operation.
"This Shennong is truly a rare talent!" Boss Dai put down the documents, a look of approval on his face, and couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes, she is not only an excellent doctor and expert in chemical pharmaceuticals, but also resourceful and courageous. She has made great contributions to our Military Control Commission!" The secretary standing next to Boss Dai also praised her.
"By the way, Stationmaster Wang wants to emphasize giving credit to Shennong in his report. What do you think?" Boss Dai turned around and asked.
The secretary analyzed seriously: "I think Stationmaster Wang's suggestion is very good!"
"In addition to the important Japanese military intelligence Shennong provided, the successful rescue of the Kongs and Songs, the successful development of domestic sulfa drugs, and the clearing of the Inoue Mansion, he deserves even greater rewards!"
"Well, you're right." Boss Dai nodded. "How about this, you draft a commendation order immediately and I'll issue it personally."
"Yes!" the secretary responded, then turned around to prepare.
A few days later, a commendation order from the Jinling Military Control Commission Headquarters was delivered to the Military Control Commission Shanghai Station.
The content of the commendation order is:
"Here, Shennong, a member of the special operations team of the Military Control Commission's Shanghai Station, provided important military intelligence to his superiors, successfully developed domestic sulfonamides that benefited the Party and the country, and showed bravery, wit and courage in the special operation to eliminate the Inoue Mansion. He has made great contributions to the Party and the country. He is specially awarded a third-class Yunhui Medal as an encouragement."
The signature is: "Dai Li, Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau"
At the same time, other members of the Military Control Commission's Shanghai Station were also awarded medals for their outstanding performance in this clearing operation.
Stationmaster Wang was awarded the fourth-class Yunhui Medal for his outstanding leadership; Kuafu, Houyi and Nezha were awarded the fifth-class Yunhui Medal.
In addition, the acting boss also personally ordered that the special operations team of the Military Control Commission's Shanghai Station be officially named the "Snake Catcher" Operation Group.
"Snake Catcher" implies that they will be like brave and fearless snake catchers, responsible for eliminating poisonous snakes lurking in the dark corners of the Party-State and making the enemies tremble in fear.
We all went to Jinling together to attend the glorious medal awarding ceremony, and for a while we were in great glory.