Free Web NovelChapter 515: Chapter 515: 5000 a Piece
P.S. The previous Chapter (Chapter 514) was censored and couldn’t be fixed through edits, so it might not connect properly with this Chapter. My apologies.
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As Li Xu spoke, he finished applying the patch to the child’s mother’s other ear.
"There. After you go home, remember a few things."
"First, have the baby nurse frequently. It’s the best way to stimulate milk production. Have the baby nurse at least twelve times today, and at least eight times tomorrow. Don’t worry if you don’t have milk; the more the baby nurses, the more you’ll produce."
"Second, don’t get these patches wet, and don’t pick them off. Leave them on for at least three days, then come back to see me for a replacement."
"Third, and this is the most crucial part, you need to press on them yourself three to six times a day. Press each point for one to two minutes, until your outer ear feels warm and turns red. When you feel that warmth, it means the energy and blood are flowing properly."
The child’s mother nodded earnestly, touching her warm ear. "Thank you, Doctor Li. I’ll call you if anything comes up."
"You can expect good news from me, hehe. This time, I’m determined to become a proper milk cow."
With that, the child’s mother left, looking refreshed and cheerful.
Li Xu saw her out the door, then turned and went to the restroom to wash his hands.
When he returned, he found that the messy pile of things in the treatment room—blood-stained cotton balls, discarded adhesive tape, even the bedsheet—had been mostly cleared away by Song Sisi, who had replaced the old sheet with a clean, neat one.
"Thank you for your hard work," Li Xu said with a smile.
Song Sisi didn’t say anything, just kept her head down and continued tidying the instruments, the tips of her ears looking a little red.
Later that afternoon, just before closing time.
Song Sisi, blushing slightly, suddenly came to find Li Xu, holding a small box in her hands.
"Li Xu... I made these this afternoon."
Li Xu looked at the proffered box, taken aback for a moment. "What’s this?"
He opened it and saw several hundred meticulously made ear seed patches arranged neatly inside. Each piece of adhesive tape was cut into a perfect square, with a Wang Buliuxing Seed stuck perfectly in the center.
Song Sisi said sheepishly, "I saw you cutting the tape into all those tiny pieces this morning, and it looked so time-consuming. I had some free time this afternoon, so I made some extra for you. It’ll be more convenient for you to use them in the future!"
’This girl is so thoughtful.’
Li Xu’s heart warmed. He took the box. "Great, just leave it here. It’s perfect, since we’ll probably be seeing more patients for this. This is a huge help."
"Mhm."
Song Sisi nodded and turned to leave, ready to change and head home for the day.
But in the instant she turned,
Li Xu faintly noticed something stuck to her outer ear, beneath her hair.
It was...
’An ear seed patch?!’
Song Sisi seemed to feel Li Xu’s gaze. Like a cat whose little secret had just been discovered, she rushed toward the exit.
"Doctor Li, if there’s nothing else, I’m leaving! See you tomorrow."
Without waiting for Li Xu to reply, she slipped out like a gust of wind.
She left Li Xu standing there alone, holding the box, lost in thought.
’That girl...’
’Why would a young woman be using these ear seed patches?’
’She’s not lactating, she doesn’t need to produce milk, and she certainly doesn’t need to regulate postpartum hormones.’
’What in the world is she playing at?’
’Hm?’
’Playing... A plane?’
’An airport?’
Suddenly, the explanation he’d given the child’s mother that morning flashed through Li Xu’s mind—’Breast size is mainly determined by fat, but stimulating acupoints can regulate the endocrine system...’
’Hm?’
’Ear seed patches, besides stimulating lactation, can also regulate estrogen and promote secondary breast development.’
Li Xu subconsciously glanced at Song Sisi’s departing figure. Although her physique was already excellent, girls were always striving for perfection.
"That girl..."
Li Xu couldn’t help but chuckle in amusement.
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「Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory.」
Inside Cleanroom Production Workshop No. 1, a fully automated production line was operating at high speed.
Unlike the other, somewhat noisy workshops, this one was exceptionally quiet.
The air was no longer filled with the smell of disinfectant or paper pulp, but rather a subtle, elegant, and wonderfully refreshing fragrance.
It was the unique scent of the Ten-thousand-year-old Agarwood.
As each sanitary napkin passed through the final stage of production, a precision spray device evenly coated it with a micro-dose of Ten-thousand-year-old Agarwood extract.
The extract was processed with a special micro-encapsulation technology, ensuring long-lasting fragrance release and absorption of its medicinal properties.
Ding Kaifang, dressed in a sterile suit and wearing a mask, walked over.
He picked up a freshly packaged, finished product from the production line.
The outer packaging featured a minimalist, traditional design. On a deep purple background, there was only a single, wisp-like pattern of golden clouds. There were no flashy slogans, only the two simple words, "Ding’s · Agarwood," exuding an air of understated luxury.
He tore open the package, and the delicate fragrance instantly wafted out.
Ding Kaifang felt it with his hand. The texture was incredibly soft and delicate, like a cloud.
He brought it closer for a sniff and couldn’t help but close his eyes to take a deep breath.
"It smells amazing..."
He laughed and joked to the workshop supervisor beside him, "Haha, this stuff is so good, I’m almost tempted to take one to try myself. Just smelling this seems to have cooled the temper I worked up in that last meeting."
The workshop supervisor laughed too. "President Ding, you’re not wrong. Ever since we started producing this product, the female workers in our workshop all say they’ve been in a great mood at work every day. They even say their menstrual irritability is gone. This Agarwood is truly miraculous."
"What’s the word from quality control?" Ding Kaifang asked.
"They were sent for testing a while ago."
Just as he said that, a quality inspector ran over, holding a thick report.
"President Ding, the report is out!"
Ding Kaifang took the report and quickly flipped through it.
[Antibacterial Rate: 99.99% (Against common pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli)]
[Breathability: 5 times higher than the national standard]
[Absorbency: Instantaneous, with no rewet]
[Pharmacological Activity Test: Contains a high concentration of sesquiterpenoid compounds and various components unique to Agarwood. Transdermal absorption tests show significant efficacy in warming the meridians to alleviate pain, promoting the flow of qi and invigorating blood, and regulating the endocrine system...]
"Excellent!"
Ding Kaifang slapped the report. "All the metrics are off the charts. This is our nuclear option."
He ordered Wang Lei, the marketing manager who had been waiting nearby, "Get the word out. Launch the marketing campaign immediately. We’re going to go head-to-head with Sophie’s so-called ’premium’ line."
Wang Lei nodded, then asked, "President Ding, have you decided on the price? We previously talked about benchmarking against Sophie. They sell theirs for 500 a piece."
Ding Kaifang sneered. "500? That’s child’s play. We have genuine, top-dollar Ten-thousand-year-old Agarwood. This is a treasure that can treat ailments and promote well-being."
He held up one hand, his gaze firm. "5,000! Per piece!"
"What? 5,000?"
Although Wang Lei had been bracing himself, he was still startled. "Isn’t... isn’t that too high? Just using these for one month would cost tens of thousands. That’s more than some people’s annual salary."
"It’s not high."
Ding Kaifang waved his hand dismissively. "We’re limiting production to only 100 pieces a month. This is for that tiny handful of people at the very top of the pyramid. Scarcity creates value. Only this price is worthy of Ten-thousand-year-old Agarwood, and only this price can make Sophie’s 500-a-piece ’premium product’ look like something you’d buy off the street."
"Go get it done."
