Run A Medical Clinic In The Abyssal World - Chapter 199: The first pharmaceutical franchisee
Inside the alchemy room, there was a bustling atmosphere, while on the quiet Baka Street, two figures stood in the distance, gazing at the clinic.
“Chief, Amos disappeared after he left the grocery store in Tucker Street, where he purchased the potion repellent.
He didn’t return to the Daniel Manor nor did he visit Amman Street.
However, his personal belongings left at the manor were not taken with him, and he didn’t say goodbye.
His old servant, Life, disappeared along with him.”
“We found Leif’s body this morning. The cause of death was a poisonous needle stabbed into his forehead, but the needle belonged to Leif himself.
The scavengers had already taken all his belongings, and his body was partially consumed by stray dogs. No useful evidence was found.”
“Currently, there is no news about Amos. The only person who had a conflict with him in the past couple of days is Doctor Charlotte from this Abyss Clinic.
I’ve investigated him. Three years ago, he was expelled from Calva and came to the Abyss.
In the past three years, he often frequented Amman Street, so he was familiar with Miss Ruth.”
“However, even though he used to be a senior mage, his magic source has been severed, and the possibility of him killing Amos is very low,” whispered a cloaked succubus to Monica.
Monica furrowed her eyebrows and silently looked at the clinic, where the lights were still faintly visible, for a while before saying, “Don’t spread this news for now.
Continue the investigation. It’s not surprising for someone to die in the Abyss. His old servant, as well as Amos, are just the same.
With his flamboyant personality, I’m afraid he has already attracted attention. Look again.”
“As for the Millican family, just say that Amos has left Daniel Manor and we don’t know anything else. If they want to investigate, let them do it themselves.”
“Yes,” the cloaked succubus nodded and then asked, “What about this doctor?”
“Don’t disturb him in any way. He is the guest of Diana and Roland.
Being valued by these two, he must not be an ordinary person.
We are based in the Abyss; it’s better not to offend such people,” Monica said.
“Yes,” the cloaked succubus nodded, no longer speaking, and disappeared into the darkness.
“Before Ruth left, she asked me repeatedly to take care of you. I think her worries were somewhat unnecessary,” Monica murmured and turned to leave as well.
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The next day at noon, when the clinic closed, Leo showed up as expected. He was carrying a basket filled with pots and pans.
Charlotte was momentarily unsure how to evaluate him. This guy was really honest, alright.
Leo demonstrated to Charlotte which container to use for each type of ingredient and how much was needed.
Using his own commonly used measuring cup, Charlotte recorded accurate data, including the weight and volume of some solid materials. He made detailed notes as well.
“Charlotte, you’re professional,” Leo praised, unable to hold back his admiration.
The standardized way of measuring made his basket of pots and pans seem somewhat comical.
These were the unconventional methods he had learned from his masters: using whatever was convenient and considering it the standard once the concoction was successful, never daring to change the container.
“If only you used your brain a bit, you wouldn’t have used a pot to hold the ingredients,” Charlotte rolled his eyes and put the pots and pans back in the basket.
“Heh heh,” Leo scratched his head somewhat sheepishly, took the basket from Charlotte’s hand, glanced at him, and hesitated.
“What is it? Need money? Just ask,” Charlotte looked at him. “You don’t have to beat around the bush.”
“It’s not about money. I talked to Linda yesterday and we discussed whether I could get some potions from you to sell in Calva.
Of course, you don’t have to worry about lowering the price.
Just give them to me at the same price you sell them in the Abyss.
I’ll rent a car to transport them myself,” Leo said, somewhat nervously, his hand behind his back twisted into knots.
“You’re planning to open a potion shop?” Charlotte was surprised.
“Won’t your grandfather object?”
“Opening a potion shop is permitted in Calva by law. Even the Physician Association cannot interfere. He can’t do anything to me,” Leo said confidently.
Charlotte nodded thoughtfully and asked, “So how much inventory are you planning to take for the first time? What potions are you taking?”
“You agree?” Leo’s face brightened.
“Leaving money on the table is foolish,” Charlotte rolled his eyes.
Leo quickly said, “I want basic hemostatic and cleansing potions, as well as intermediate hemostatic and intermediate cleansing potions.
I have fifty thousand copper coins, and I plan to use all of it for inventory.”
“If you use all your money for inventory, where will you get the money to rent a shop?
Where will you get the money for shop renovations?” Charlotte shook his head. “Your business plan is too superficial.”
“The shop is not a problem. I’ve already talked to a friend, and he has an empty shop next to the Calva Mercenary Guild.
He said I can use it for free for three months.
It used to sell weapons, and even the counter is ready. I just need to change the sign,” Leo said confidently.
Hearing this, Charlotte truly took a favorable view of Leo.
Selling first aid kit packages, adventurers and mercenaries would undoubtedly be the primary target group.
Placing the potion shop next to the Mercenary Guild, as long as word of mouth spreads, sales would not be a problem.
“If you want to be an agent for my potions, that’s not a problem.
But I have two requirements. If you can accept them, then we can collaborate.
If you can’t accept them, then let’s forget about it,” Charlotte said calmly.
“Go ahead,” Leo said.
Charlotte said in a serious tone, “First, the potions must be labeled ‘Produced by the Abyss Clinic,’ clearly indicating that they come from the Abyss Clinic.
Second, the selling price of the potions must be determined by me.
I will establish a relatively reasonable pricing system to ensure that consumers can purchase cost-effective potions, and distributors have enough profit margin.”
“About the selling price…” Leo hesitated.
“How do you intend to set the prices in Calva?”
“Basic hemostatic and cleansing potions will be priced at 200 copper coins per bottle, while intermediate hemostatic and cleansing potions will be priced at 400 copper coins per bottle.
The selling price will be double the cost price.
If sold in first aid kit packages, the average price can reach 400 copper coins and 800 copper coins respectively,” Charlotte explained.
Leo thought for a moment and nodded, saying, “Alright, I can accept both of these conditions.”
This selling price was lower than what Leo had originally planned.
After all, even low-level hemostatic potions in Calva could be sold for four to five hundred copper coins.
He had initially intended to open up the market with a discounted price of 300 copper coins.
With Charlotte’s pricing of 200 copper coins, there would be no room left for his competitors!
But still, a gross profit of 100 copper coins per bottle of hemostatic potion was quite substantial.
As long as the market was opened up, he could make a decent amount of money.
Charlotte continued, “In each city, I will limit the number of distributors and not let them expand their downlines just to make a quick buck.
Additionally, if your ordering amount reaches a certain level in the future, you can be upgraded to a city’s general agent.
All lower-level distributors will then have to purchase from you.
This way, you not only earn money from selling potions but also profit from the price difference among the lower-level distributors.”
Leo nodded.
Although he didn’t quite understand some of Charlotte’s words, he got the general idea of making money.
Following him meant making money, and the earlier he hopped on the bandwagon, the more opportunities he would have.
