Chapter 350: Chapter 350: The Busy Factory

Shi Xiaoshuai, an ordinary office worker, had recently caught the "trend" of Influenza A.

His head was splitting, his body ached all over, and his throat hurt as if he’d swallowed razor blades.

He took sick leave to rest at home, lying in bed scrolling through his phone and reading various online discussions about Influenza A.

He had previously followed Academician Zhang Lin’s recommendation and bought a box of Tamiflu Granules from the pharmacy.

Although it was somewhat effective, one box had cost him nearly half a day’s wages, and he couldn’t help but feel the sting.

Moreover, after finishing the Tamiflu Granules, while his symptoms had eased, he still felt weak and hadn’t fully recovered his Primordial Qi.

When he saw the report in the Lancet and Li Xu’s interview video, his interest was piqued.

’Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules? Only fifteen yuan a box?’

He muttered to himself, ’Since the Lancet recommended it, and Dr. Li made a lot of sense, plus it’s so much cheaper, why not give it a try?’

With a "might as well try it" attitude, Shi Xiaoshuai climbed out of bed, put on a mask, and headed to a nearby pharmacy.

"Hello, do you have any Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules?"

he asked in a hoarse voice.

The pharmacy clerk responded enthusiastically, "Yes, we do! This medicine is incredibly popular recently; a lot of people are coming to buy it. It works great, too. My own family members took it and recovered quickly."

Shi Xiaoshuai bought a box of Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules. After returning home, he eagerly prepared a packet.

The granules dissolved in the hot water, releasing a faint, refreshing herbal fragrance.

He drank it down in one go. Although it was slightly bitter, the taste was still acceptable.

About half an hour later, Shi Xiaoshuai felt a change in his body.

First, his throat. The searing, stabbing pain seemed to lessen, and his throat felt soothed.

Next, he felt a light sweat break out on his forehead. His previously cold limbs began to warm up, and a pleasant warmth spread through his body.

’Huh? It seems to be working?’

He was a little surprised.

He continued to rest in bed.

About another hour passed, and he felt his headache had eased significantly. His body no longer felt so sore and weak.

What surprised him the most was that his stuffy nose had actually cleared up quite a bit, and his breathing became much smoother.

That evening, Shi Xiaoshuai drank another packet of Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules.

That night, he slept especially soundly, not once woken by coughing or a headache.

The next morning, Shi Xiaoshuai woke up feeling refreshed and full of energy.

He touched his forehead; the fever was completely gone.

Although his throat still felt slightly uncomfortable, it no longer affected his ability to speak or swallow.

Most importantly, he felt his body was filled with strength, unlike the weakness he’d felt after taking the Tamiflu Granules.

’Wow. This is working way too well.’

Shi Xiaoshuai got out of bed, a look of pleasant surprise on his face.

He felt completely recovered.

He picked up his phone, opened WeChat, and sent a message to his friends’ group chat:

"Guys, my Influenza A is gone. I took the Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules recommended by Dr. Li Xu yesterday, and I was better overnight. Fifteen yuan a box, a hundred times better than the forty-plus yuan Tamiflu Granules. Highly recommended!!!"

The message immediately sparked a heated discussion.

"For real? Is it that miraculous?"

"Xiao Shuai, you’re not bullshitting, are you? Cured in one night?"

"Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules? But I heard Academician Zhang say that Chinese medicine is useless."

Shi Xiaoshuai became a passionate advocate, vividly describing his experience with the medicine and its amazing results in the group chat.

He even sent a picture of the medicine box and a selfie of his revitalized self to prove he wasn’t lying.

"It’s true, I swear, I’m not kidding you. I took Tamiflu Granules before, and while it worked, it wasn’t this good, and it was more expensive. Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules isn’t just cheap, it works better, and I feel totally energized."

Spurred on by him, a few other friends in the group who also had Influenza A were convinced.

They said they were going to the pharmacy to buy Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules and try it.

Shi Xiaoshuai also posted similar recommendations on his WeChat Moments and Weibo.

He used his own personal experience to prove the exceptional efficacy of Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules to the people around him.

’I always used to think Chinese medicine was slow and Western medicine was fast. Only now do I realize I just hadn’t found the right doctor and the right medicine.’

’Highly recommend Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules. It’s cheap and it works. I hope everyone gives it a try.’

Shi Xiaoshuai’s recommendation was just a microcosm of the Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules’ counterattack.

As the Lancet article and Li Xu’s interview video spread widely, and with its obvious price advantage, more and more Influenza A patients began to try Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules.

Many of them, just like Shi Xiaoshuai, experienced unexpectedly amazing results and spontaneously became passionate advocates for Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules.

Through social media and word-of-mouth among friends and family, the reputation of Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules spread rapidly.

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Meanwhile, Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory was in a state of unprecedented busyness.

In the production workshop, machines roared and workers hurried about. Everyone’s face showed an irrepressible excitement, and they were full of drive.

The air was filled with the faint scent of medicinal herbs, mingling with the tense yet orderly atmosphere.

Wang Lei, the sales manager, pushed open the general manager’s office door and reported cheerfully, "President Ding, great news! Orders are flying in like snowflakes from all over the country, and we’re completely out of stock." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Hearing this, Ding Kaifang’s smile grew even wider.

He put down the documents in his hand and gestured for Wang Lei to sit.

"Give me the details."

"It’s like this, President Ding."

Wang Lei said excitedly, "Ever since the Lancet article was published and Dr. Li Xu was interviewed, the market response for Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules has completely exploded. The chain pharmacies, major hospitals, and medical representatives who were all on the fence before are now lining up to snap up our products. The order volume is simply astronomical. Our entire previous stock sold out in a single day."

Ding Kaifang nodded in satisfaction.

This meant that Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules was finally a massive success, and it had made a name for Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory both nationally and internationally in one fell swoop.

Before this, although Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory had produced several other excellent traditional Chinese medicines like Mao Duddu Eye Drops, Watermelon Frost, True Martial Pills, and Dragon Bone Powder, their production volume and influence were mainly limited to their home province and a few first-tier cities due to constraints in advertising and market strategy.

But now, the success of Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules had undoubtedly pushed Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory onto the national stage, and its influence had reached an unprecedented height.

"Our Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory has finally made it big."

Ding Kaifang said with emotion.

Fortunately, he had followed Li Xu’s advice and stockpiled a large quantity of high-quality Sour Jujube Seeds.

This meant that Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory wasn’t caught completely off guard by the sudden flood of massive orders.