Not only that, but it also had a lovely, fresh scent.

It wasn’t a pungent fragrance, but the scent lingered for a long time and was very pleasant.

Curious, the two asked Xie Changning for a sheet to try as well. When they returned to their train car, the others inside asked, "What were you all up to? You smell so wonderful!"

The moment the three of them entered, the other leaders noticed the fragrance on their hands.

Unable to contain their curiosity, they voiced their questions.

"This is great stuff." At the mention of the fragrance, Yu Chunhe perked up. She got a mini soap from Xie Changning and began to introduce it to the group.

All eyes were on Yu Chunhe as they listened to her speak.

After her explanation, the leaders all agreed that this product was quite impressive.

"Travel-size? Is it only meant to be taken on trips?"

"No, no, that’s just what it’s called. In reality, whether you’re on a business trip or just heading out for the day, you can take a couple of sheets with you. It’s very convenient!"

Yu Chunhe’s introduction had everyone nodding in agreement.

The product sounded excellent just from the description.

"Xiao Xie, how many packs did you bring? If you have extra, can you spare a few for us?" The moment they saw Xie Changning’s travel-size packs, the others suddenly felt that the bars of soap they had brought weren’t so great anymore.

They wanted to use the travel-size soap, too!

Xie Changning pulled a few packs from her bag and handed them to the leaders.

"I didn’t bring many with me, just a few samples and some for my personal use. If you like it, please take these to try out. But you’ll have to remember to give me your feedback."

Her words made the leaders present pause in surprise.

"You want feedback?"

"Yes. If there’s anything that needs improvement, we have to hear from the people who use it."

Xie Changning nodded and explained to the leaders why she wanted their opinions.

After hearing Xie Changning’s explanation, everyone nodded and agreed to give her their feedback.

For the rest of the journey, the conversation revolved around what samples Xie Changning had brought this time and how much she planned to sell them for.

Xie Changning just smiled and kept it a secret, refusing to tell them what she had brought to the Spring Trade Fair.

The leaders were dying of curiosity, just waiting for Xie Changning’s products to arrive so they could see what all the fuss was about.

As she was getting off the train, Xie Changning could faintly hear whispers around her. People were staring and talking about her; she even caught the phrase "one hundred million."

Xie Changning was speechless.

’Has "one hundred million" become my nickname now?’

Xie Changning slowly carried her luggage to her accommodations. The members of the R&D team behind her were also carrying quite a few things.

The group that came with her this time included the R&D team from the daily chemical factory and two senior technicians from the wood products factory.

Their purpose was to provide demonstrations for everyone.

The workers from these two factories would be coming as well, but they were traveling with the product samples. They would arrive in two days when the samples were shipped.

The deputy factory directors had all come in advance to learn, so they wouldn’t be completely lost when it was time for their own factories to set up their booths.

After arriving at the Spring Trade Fair, Wang Daqiang and Lin Yongsheng were in a state of high excitement—a mix of nervousness, thrill, and anticipation.

But they were all crystal clear on one thing.

Without Xie Changning, their factories wouldn’t even get a foot in the door at the Spring Trade Fair.

After checking into the guesthouse and assigning the rooms, Xie Changning went to catch up on some sleep first.

Once she had rested, she took her team downstairs to eat.

As soon as she stepped out, she saw many familiar faces. Among them were Wang Shumei from the Chuncheng Porcelain Factory and Shen Jiaci from the Shen City Porcelain Factory, who were busy discussing porcelain designs.

For this Spring Trade Fair, many porcelain factories had followed Wang Shumei’s lead and begun producing minimalist-style ceramics.

However, while they were busy copying Wang Shumei’s success from the Autumn Trade Fair, Shen Jiaci had already invited Xie Changning to design new minimalist pieces for her, which were already in production.

Wang Shumei had wanted to invite her as well, but due to some issues with the workers, she’d had a falling out with her employees. As a result, her factory director decided it was best not to ask Xie Changning for designs for the time being.

Wang Shumei didn’t press the issue.

’In her opinion, without Xie Changning’s help this time, their foreign exchange earnings probably wouldn’t be as high as before.’

But she didn’t mention this to the factory director, not wanting to upset anyone.

Upon seeing Xie Changning, both Wang Shumei and Shen Jiaci greeted her warmly, and the three of them headed off to eat together.

The people Wang Shumei brought with her this time were not the same employees from before.

Clearly, she was still angry about those employees acting on their own initiative last time, so she hadn’t brought them along.

Shen Jiaci was accompanied by two young women, new recruits she had brought along. It seemed she was planning to mentor them.

Xie Changning went to eat with them, joined by her three deputy factory directors.

Everyone enjoyed the meal, as there was no one present to spoil the pleasant atmosphere.

"I heard you brought a new product this time, Director Xie. Travel-size cleansing soap?" Shen Jiaci asked Xie Changning after they finished eating.

Xie Changning raised an eyebrow. She hadn’t expected Shen Jiaci to find out so quickly.

She didn’t deny it.

"I’d like to buy a couple of packs from you. I have quite a few young women on my team, and I’d like to get some for them to use," Shen Jiaci said. "I was wondering if you had any to spare."

At these words, Wang Daqiang subconsciously glanced at Xie Changning.

Before they left, Xie Changning had specifically instructed them to produce extra, saying there would be demand for them in Shencheng City.

’I never expected—’

"We don’t have many on hand right now, but we will when the samples arrive," Xie Changning said, explaining to Shen Jiaci that more would be available when the samples got there tomorrow.

If she wanted to buy some, she could come back tomorrow.

Only then did Shen Jiaci’s lips curve into a smile. "That’s wonderful." She turned to the girls with her. "Tomorrow, you’ll all get to use the same travel-size cleansing soap that even the leaders are praising."

Just from the name, Shen Jiaci knew this cleansing soap was for washing one’s face.

And it was a product that was extremely rare on the domestic market.

Thinking about it, Shen Jiaci also grew excited, wondering what kind of cleansing soap it was to have piqued the leaders’ curiosity so much.

"What cleansing soap? How come I haven’t heard about this?" Seeing the other two discussing something she didn’t know about, Wang Shumei chimed in to ask.

Shen Jiaci told her what she knew, and Wang Shumei was somewhat surprised.

’I didn’t realize Xie Changning was so multitalented.’

(Xie Changning: *Sweatdrops.* ’I’m just riding the wave of the times, that’s all.’)

"Speaking of which, I heard from your workers that this batch of porcelain is a new line, specially commissioned from a designer?" Wang Shumei was also hoping to sound Shen Jiaci out during this meal.

Shen Jiaci didn’t deny it.

"Yes, it was specially commissioned. But this line of porcelain isn’t cheap. I just hope everyone can hold their bottom line." As she spoke, Shen Jiaci seemed a little worried. She was afraid other factories would do the same thing they always did...

...cut their prices again and again just to earn foreign currency, and end up losing money in the process.

She had seen the Chuncheng Porcelain Factory turn a profit—a huge one at that—so she was naturally unwilling to sell at a loss.

"Who knows? I also hope they can stick to the base price," Wang Shumei said. She had already prepared herself for the fact that the Spring Trade Fair might not be as fortunate for her as the Autumn Trade Fair had been.