Chapter 365 - 363: Can Pregnant Women Eat It?

Chapter 365: Chapter 363: Can Pregnant Women Eat It?

Gu Nuan Nuan smiled. "That’s the difference. The jar of Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Ointment I gave Mr. Mu doesn’t have this effect."

"Then what would happen if Mr. Mu took the kind that enhances one’s Power?" Zhang Wei Qiang asked, swallowing hard. Every man craves power. Who wouldn’t be desperate for an ointment that could enhance their own? But he also knew that Gu Nuan Nuan was out of the Hundred Herbs Rejuvenation Pills. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to resist trying it for himself.

"He’d be cured instantly, of course," Gu Nuan Nuan said with a blink. "That’s why I don’t dare bring out something with such a heaven-defying effect. Otherwise, our family would never know a moment’s peace again."

"That’s right. It’s a good thing you’ve thought it through," Zhang Dazhuang nodded repeatedly. "From now on, let’s keep that version for our family and not offer it to outsiders again. Or else..." He trailed off, but everyone instantly understood his meaning. Feeling uneasy, Zhang Dazhuang continued, "Now that you’ve heard this, let it end here. Don’t go spreading it around." He turned to Zhang Su and Zhang Kai. "Especially you two. Don’t forget and go showing off to people, understand?"

"Grandpa, are we those kind of people?" Zhang Su nodded earnestly, but Zhang Kai started to grumble. In response, he got a sharp rap on the head from Zhang Wei Qiang. "When your grandfather is talking to you, just agree obediently. Why spout all this other nonsense?"

Zhang Kai rubbed his head and pouted. Although his face still showed a hint of indignation, he didn’t continue to argue back.

"Nuannuan, when you have some time, put together the formula for this mass-produced Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Ointment, the entire production process, and a list of the ailments it can treat, then give it all to me," Zhang Wei Qiang said to Gu Nuan Nuan. "We’ll handle this just like your cosmetics business. We’ll register a separate trademark, and you can design the logo yourself. I’ll take care of everything else. Once we’re ready for production, I’ll manage it in the meantime. Later, when you want to run it yourself, you can take it back."

"Okay."

Gu Nuan Nuan nodded. Based on what happened with the cosmetics business, she knew her uncle would never accept, so she didn’t even bother offering him a share of the profits and simply agreed. ’Besides, it feels great to have someone as completely trustworthy as Uncle to rely on. I don’t have to worry about a thing.’

"As for the logo..." Gu Nuan Nuan paused to think, then looked up at Cao Cao. The plant spirit was in its true form, flamboyantly swaying as it balanced the Plant Essence on its head. She couldn’t help but chuckle. "I’ve already thought of a design. I can give it to you tomorrow along with everything else."

"That’s wonderful!" Zhang Wei Qiang was overjoyed. "The sooner the medicine is ready, the sooner it can help people."

’This way, at least I’ll have something to offer those people. The mass-produced Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Ointment will be sufficient for most of them. Even though its effects are weaker, Nuannuan did say it still works. It just takes longer, and the person won’t instantly recover to how they were before. But even so, the results are still astonishing enough.’

"But Uncle, there’s one thing you have to keep in mind," Gu Nuan Nuan added, having just remembered a crucial point. "The containers for the ointment absolutely must be made of jade. You have to tell the buyers this, too. We don’t want someone repackaging it, only for the ointment to lose its potency and for them to accuse us of selling fakes."

"That is a really important point. Yes, I’d better write this down." Zhang Wei Qiang took a small notebook and a pen from his pocket. As he carefully jotted down what Gu Nuan Nuan had said, he asked, "Will any jade product do, or are there specific requirements for the type of jade?"

"No requirements, any kind of jade will do. Uncle, I thought you had a great memory? Why do you need a notebook now?" Gu Nuan Nuan peeked over and saw that her uncle’s little notebook was filled with schedules and memos, which only made her more curious.

"The faintest ink is better than the best memory," Zhang Wei Qiang tossed back without looking up, continuing to write seriously.

Alright~

She had to admit, her uncle was a very meticulous person. Gu Nuan Nuan nodded, expressing her understanding and approval.

"Nuannuan, can pregnant women take this Hundred Herbs Rejuvenating Ointment? Will there be any adverse effects?" Song Yong asked, a hint of nervousness in his voice.

"A pregnant woman? There are no adverse effects at all. On the contrary, it’s very beneficial for the baby." Gu Nuan Nuan finished, then turned to Song Yong in shock. "Dad, don’t tell me Mom’s pregnant?"

"That’s right. She’s two months along. We only found out yesterday." Song Yong looked at Gu Nuan Nuan with a mixture of joy, sheepishness, and anxiety. "You... Don’t worry. Even after your little brother or sister is born, your mother and I will still love you the most."

"Who’s worried about that? Oh my gosh, I’m really going to be a big sister soon!" Gu Nuan Nuan broke into a wide, happy smile, then looked at the others. "You all knew?"

"That’s right." Seeing that Gu Nuan Nuan wasn’t disappointed, everyone breathed a silent sigh of relief. Zhang Dazhuang also let out a relieved chuckle. "It’s been long enough. Considering your dad’s age, it’s about time they had a child. Hopefully your mom will have a son. That way, with you, they’ll have a girl and a boy to make things ’good’."

’Before, when Zhang Minzhen couldn’t get pregnant, he and Wen Xiu never said anything, but they had been secretly worried. They feared that their daughter had damaged her health in the past and was unable to conceive again. If that had been the case, it would have been a great injustice to Song Yong.’

’Although Song Yong had always acted unconcerned about their worries, and even repeatedly reassured them that he was happy just having Nuannuan and didn’t mind not having a biological child of his own. However, they still felt that the marriage wouldn’t be truly secure until their daughter gave her husband a child of their own.’

Now that they knew their daughter was really pregnant, a great weight was finally lifted from Zhang Dazhuang and Wen Xiu’s hearts. But along with their happiness for their daughter, a new worry arose. They began to worry about their granddaughter’s feelings. Although Gu Nuan Nuan had always been far more mature and sensible than other children her age, they were still afraid she might be unhappy, or even resent the child in Zhang Minzhen’s womb.

Zhang Dazhuang’s words made Gu Nuan Nuan’s smile widen, and she nodded repeatedly. "I’d like a little brother, too, but I wouldn’t mind having a little sister one bit!"

’Right, I shouldn’t add any pressure on Mom.’

Her words made everyone laugh. Song Yong added, looking completely content, "Boy or girl, as long as it’s your mom’s child, I’ll love them."

"I hope our aunt has a daughter. Otherwise, once Nuannuan has her own brother, she’ll probably forget all about us," Zhang Kai commented sourly from the side.

"You brat, are you asking for it? What nonsense are you spouting?" Zhang Wei Qiang glared, raising a hand to smack him. But Zhang Dazhuang, being closer, had already brought his palm down on top of the boy’s head. "Your dad was right, you really are asking for a beating," he said, looking utterly disappointed. "If you don’t know how to talk, then learn to keep your mouth shut and just listen. Otherwise, you’ll get yourself into trouble someday and won’t even know why!"

Zhang Kai: "..." ’Was Grandpa’s warning necessary? Are the consequences really that dire?’