Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2496: 2432: Psychological Problems

“That’s precisely the way it ought to be. To tell you the truth, Director Wei, if I'm compelled to drop the price, I'd prefer to shut down this tea house altogether, since any cheaper rate wouldn't make up for all the hard work I've put in.”

Regarding the prices, her items do come across as expensive and money-focused, yet they are genuinely valuable. If she's prohibited from selling at this level, she really doesn't want to keep going, as everything from the product quality to the decor and workforce in this tea house has been meticulously put together.

She simply aims to ensure these goods reach the appropriate buyers, without any plans to sell them short.

Additionally, the effort she invests in brewing tea, milling powder, along with drawing and safeguarding the wrappings, represents a major expense too.

For instance, consider her artwork and those Talisman Diagrams—virtually invaluable—produced by Magic Brush; what other place offers packaging like that in terms of cost?

These Talisman Diagrams guarantee her foods won't require preservatives or similar additives, making them completely wholesome.

Therefore, if anyone labels her a profiteer once more, saying she prices things arbitrarily, she could just as well close Youqingwei for good.

Should she shutter this establishment, it would be her loyal patrons who feel the greatest disappointment, in a twist of irony.

It's they who genuinely appreciate the unique qualities of her offerings.

Upon listening to her statement, Director Wei found himself arching an eyebrow involuntarily.

This woman is remarkably daring.

She'd sooner abandon her tea house than reduce her rates?

Nevertheless, having savored her tea earlier today, he had genuinely experienced its merits.

“I've actually come to a decision on this issue from my side.”

Interviews with various longtime Youqingwei customers revealed even stronger endorsements, lauding it extravagantly as though Chiang Xiao had slipped them a spellbinding elixir.

Having sampled it personally now, he realizes it's no exaggeration; their words were probably spot on.

Concerning the reasons behind the remarkable impacts of these teas and treats, Director Wei understands it's not his place to pry. With no complaints from anyone, there's no basis to think anything dangerous was included.

“In that case, thanks so much, Director Wei. Does this mean my tea house can keep operating?”

“It ought to. That said, there's another matter I came across.”

How does he manage to know about so much?

Chiang Xiao and Meng Xinian shared a glance.

“Regarding Gao Ming,” Director Wei went on, fixing his gaze on Chiang Xiao, “I learned his son got assaulted earlier.”

A soft laugh escaped Chiang Xiao.

After all, she had indeed given him a beating, so what of it?

Was he hospitalized still?

She recalled not striking him with excessive force, merely targeting Gao Wei’s acupoints to cause temporary numbness.

Yet she also remembered the incident she witnessed involving Gao Ming at the medical facility.

Might Gao Wei truly remain admitted there?

Director Wei verified her doubts.

“Gao Wei remains in the hospital at present, having been moved between multiple facilities without pinpointing the problem. Yesterday, I heard Gao Ming consulted a psychiatrist.”

“A psychiatrist?” Chiang Xiao was taken aback.

What in the world would prompt that?

For Gao Wei?

“From what I gathered, since the beating, Gao Wei has convinced himself his leg is destroyed, insisting he can't walk any longer and declaring himself crippled. Daily, he's stayed bedridden, shedding nearly ten pounds in weight.”

“What? How come?”

“I'm clueless myself,” Director Wei replied, “as they've consulted numerous hospitals and physicians, every one stating nothing's amiss. All examinations indicate his condition is entirely normal.”

What's truly happening here?