Chapter 170 - 167: The Effects of the Medicinal Soup

Chapter 170: Chapter 167: The Effects of the Medicinal Soup

Staring at the medicinal soup in the pot, everyone watched with curiosity as the bitter aroma filled the air.

"Director Wu, is it ready yet?"

"Almost, almost. You’ve asked a dozen times already. Aren’t you tired of it?"

"I can’t help it. I’m just too curious about this new medicine’s effects.

If it’s as good as the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills, I can brew some to take home for my son over the New Year.

He has to do a lot of schmoozing for work, and all that drinking has given him stomach and digestive problems."

"It’s like that for everyone. When I used to work at the hospital, I had to entertain clients all the time, too. Things got better after I came to Lin Xian Village. I don’t have to force myself to drink anymore."

Back when I worked at the hospital, if I went out to eat with my superiors, I had no choice but to drink.

It’s much better now. The last time my boss invited me to dinner, I could drink if I wanted to and not drink if I didn’t. I don’t have to worry about pleasing others anymore.

"You young folks are so lucky. Your first job is here in Lin Xian Village. You should cherish it.

Don’t be like those idiots from the Restaurant. Those two fools messed up and got fired outright."

"Director Wu, we’re not stupid. With such a high monthly salary, you’d have to be crazy to try anything shady."

"Yeah, anyone who worked the full month will make no less than eighty thousand. Even a fool knows what to do."

"Whoa, you’ve already calculated the salaries?"

"It’s easy to calculate. We made over six hundred thousand Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills. Add in the Medicinal Tea, and our sales revenue this month is over ten million.

The boss gives us a thirty percent profit share. Even if we get a smaller cut, it won’t be less than eighty thousand."

Everyone else smiled. It was true. Even though they had more staff now, their wages hadn’t decreased.

On the contrary, thanks to the upgraded equipment, they were earning even more than before.

"Alright, alright, enough about salaries. The medicine is brewed. Anyone who wants to try it, grab a cup and come over."

Everyone stopped what they were doing and walked over, cups in hand.

"Director Wu, is that all? This isn’t even a mouthful."

Wu Xianlin cursed with a laugh, "Get lost! You have a problem with it? This is medicine, not sugar water.

Everyone just drink a little first. Once I’m sure there are no issues, I’ll pour you more."

After everyone had their portion, he poured a little for himself, swirled it in his cup, blew on it, and once it wasn’t too hot, he downed it in one gulp.

"A bit bitter. Looks like even the boss’s recipes taste bitter."

"Director Wu, this isn’t food from the Restaurant. Of course medicine is bitter."

*POOT!*

"What the hell! Who farted? It stinks!"

Soon, a few more farts echoed through the room, and everyone scrambled to get outside.

They looked at each other awkwardly, a little embarrassed, but they really couldn’t hold it in.

After a moment, someone asked in a low voice, "What’s going on?"

"Could there be something wrong with the medicine? We only started farting after we drank it."

Guo Hao said, "And you studied medicine? You don’t even get this? The medicine is taking effect."

"Huh? Dr. Guo, this medicine makes people fart?"

"You’re so ignorant. You should read some medical books in your spare time.

Have you forgotten what ’strengthening the spleen and stomach’ means? Farting is gas produced by our intestinal tract as it digests food."

Wu Xianlin hadn’t expected the medicine to have this kind of side effect. It was definitely a bit awkward.

"When you drink this medicine, you need to find an empty, secluded place."

"Right, right. We’ll go drink it behind the Medicine House later."

"Bro, you’re still going to drink it?!"

"Of course I am. It’s normal for a medicine this effective to have some side effects."

Those who weren’t planning to drink more changed their minds when they heard this. ’It’s just a small side effect, after all.’

But Wu Xianlin said, "If you want to drink it, wait until after work. I can’t give you any more now, or it will interfere with your duties."

"Let’s listen to Director Wu. We’ll drink it after work. Otherwise, with these constant side effects, we won’t get anything done today."

Everyone imagined the side effects continuing while they were trying to work. The thought alone was terrifying. It was better to drink it after work.

Lin Feng soon received a message. After reading about the Qi Replenishing Soup and its side effects, he didn’t know what to say.

’I never thought the medicine would be so effective that it would have this kind of side effect,’ he thought. ’Good thing I don’t need to drink it myself.’

He imagined the endless farting. You’d definitely have to find a deserted place to drink this stuff, or you’d die of social embarrassment.

During lunch, Hu Zhiming asked, "Brother Lin, I heard you came out with another new medicine at the Medicine House?"

"Yes, it’s called Qi Replenishing Soup. It replenishes qi and blood and strengthens the spleen and stomach."

"How are the effects? Is it like the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills?"

"The effects are comparable. It’s just that it works so well, there’s a small... physical reaction."

Hu Zhiming paid no attention to the "physical reaction" part. As soon as he heard the medicine was like the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills, he knew another miracle drug had been created.

Zhou Jun, who was sitting nearby, overheard and asked, "What’s this about replenishing qi and blood and strengthening the spleen and stomach?"

"Brother Lin produced another recipe. It replenishes qi and blood and strengthens the spleen and stomach. If you need it, you can go to the Medicine House."

When Zhou Jun heard about the effects, his eyes lit up. He walked over to Sun Lili, who was sitting with Hu Xia and the others.

"Lili, Lin Feng came up with a new recipe. It replenishes qi and blood and strengthens the spleen and stomach. Do you think it would be useful for your aunt’s daughter?"

Sun Lili didn’t immediately grasp the connection. ’How could this kind of medicine be useful for Yuyu?’

Hu Xia asked, "A recipe on par with the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills?"

"Seems so. Your little brother just asked Lin Feng, and he said it’s a recipe just like the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills."

"If it’s for anorexia, this medicine should have some effect."

She knew very well that if Lin Feng said the recipe was like the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills, it meant the medicine had miraculous effects.

Sun Lili finally put it all together and asked with a pleasant surprise, "Really? A recipe like the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills? And it replenishes qi and blood and strengthens the spleen and stomach!"

"That’s what Lin Feng said, so it should be right."

"That’s wonderful!"

She ran over to Lin Feng, and after confirming the news was true, she started messaging her aunt.

At the same time, word about Lin Xian Village’s new medicinal recipe quickly spread.

People learned that this new recipe couldn’t be conveniently sold like the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills. To drink this medicine, one had to come to Lin Xian Village.

The effects of the Qi Replenishing Soup also spread with the news. For some people, this medicine was even more sought-after than the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills.

There were many people with digestive issues, especially those who frequently had to entertain clients for work. Most of them had problems in this area to some degree.

Now that they heard Lin Xian Village had a medicine to treat digestive issues, and that it was on the same level as the Clearing Heat and Stopping Cough Pills, many people were tempted.

Some people started pulling strings, trying to get to Lin Xian Village for treatment or to buy the Qi Replenishing Soup.

Back at the Medicine House, a group of people took advantage of the lunch break, brought their cups to the area behind the building, and started drinking the medicine.

Before long, an incessant sound began, and the group awkwardly stared at the distant mountains.

They all thought to themselves, ’If you want to drink this medicine, you have to be alone. Otherwise, you’ll really die of social embarrassment.’

Soon after, all the employees in Lin Xian Village knew that the Medicine House had another miracle drug.

"Sister Wu, I heard the medicine replenishes qi and blood and strengthens the spleen and stomach. You could buy a dose to take home for your husband to try."

"I’ll go to the Medicine House later and ask them to brew a dose for me just before closing time, so I can take it home."

"Then I’ll take a dose home, too."

Anyone with family members who had digestive problems or were in poor health planned to bring a dose of the medicinal soup back to try.

The break had just ended at the Medicine House when a few tourists came running over.

Although the Medicine House was certified, very few people actually came for treatment. The tourists who visited were generally in good health.

"Doctor, I heard you have a new medicine that replenishes qi and blood and strengthens the spleen and stomach. Can you brew a dose for me?"

"Doctor, I want to try it too! How much is it?"

Wu Xianlin’s face darkened as he looked at these strapping young men.

"You all look perfectly healthy. Medicine isn’t candy; you can’t just take it randomly."

One of them said, "Doesn’t it strengthen the spleen and stomach? I feel like my digestion is bad. I need treatment."

"Me too, me too! I drink a lot, so my digestion is definitely bad. I need treatment too."

"I also drink a lot. Don’t let my healthy appearance fool you; my digestion is actually terrible."

Wu Xianlin was speechless as he listened to these guys insist they had digestive problems.

"This is medicine, not some kind of beverage. You can’t take it if you’re not sick."

"Doctor, I really have a problem, believe me."

"Doctor, just prescribe it for me. I can sign a waiver. I won’t cause you any trouble if something happens."

These people wouldn’t leave, and Wu Xianlin couldn’t get any work done. He was getting very irritated.

"Are you sure you want to take this medicine?"

"We’re sure."

"Even if something goes wrong, I won’t cause you any trouble."

"Doctor, hurry up and give us the medicine."

Wu Xianlin said, "Since you insist, I have a condition: you have to drink it here."

"Fine, no problem."

"Same here."

"How much is it?"

"I won’t charge you this time. Wait a moment while I go brew the medicine for you."

The staff working in the back heard what was happening and came over, curious to watch the impending social death of these few individuals.

"Director Wu, didn’t you tell them the medicine has a... tiny side effect?"

"What side effect? That’s a normal, beneficial reaction after taking the medicine.

Oh, right. In a bit, calculate the cost of one dose. Report it to the boss so we can set a price."

"Got it. I’ll calculate it now."

The men outside were all on their phones, sending messages. Clearly, they had other motives for coming here to drink the medicine.

Wu Xianlin quickly finished brewing the medicine. He didn’t go overboard, giving each of them only half a disposable cup.

Based on their own tests, after drinking half a cup, the intestinal reaction would subside after about ten-odd minutes.

"Here you go. Half a cup each. Drink it and get out."

"Doctor, isn’t this a little too little? How about you fill it up for me!"

"Fill it up?! What do you think this is? If you don’t want it, leave."

The others first took a photo with their phones, then sniffed the brew, and finally downed the medicine in one gulp before walking out with their cups.

"They actually drank it! Should we go out and watch? It’s gonna be a great show."

"What’s there to see? Get back to work. You were in the same boat just a while ago."

After the men left the Medicine House, they started sending messages. Not even half a minute had passed before their stomachs started to react.

"What the hell! What’s happening?"

"Fuck! I can’t hold it in!"

The incessant farting sounds made them awkwardly put down their phones.

"What’s that smell? It stinks!"

"It’s coming from over there. What are you guys doing? Did you shit your pants?"

"You’re the one who shit his pants!"

*POOT!*

"You farted."

"Why are you farting too? What did you guys eat for lunch?"

The commotion quickly attracted the attention of other people, who started walking toward them.

Seeing this, the men’s faces changed. If someone filmed this and posted it online, they would truly die of social embarrassment.

’It must be because of that medicine.’ They silently cursed out the doctor for not telling them this would happen.

They hurriedly ran toward a less crowded area, planning to find a deserted spot to wait for the medicine’s effects to wear off.

Soon, a rumor spread among the tourists about a few guys who were farting so much they were polluting the air.

When Lin Feng heard about it, he knew it was the effect of the Qi Replenishing Soup. After asking the Medicine House, he understood what had happened.

’Those guys were obviously hired by outsiders,’ he thought. ’They must have heard about the Qi Replenishing Soup and sent them to scout things out.’