"My husband..."

Just then, Zhou Wan'er asked in a coquettish tone, while massaging Sun Jian's shoulders, "When will the two new products you mentioned last time, the perfume and soap, be released?"

As Zhou Wan'er massaged his shoulders, a delicate, feminine scent filled his nostrils, followed by a soft, tingling sound in his ear. Instantly, a small flame in Sun Jian's heart began to rise rapidly.

"Yes, my husband, it's been several days since the beginning of the month... and we still haven't developed the soap!"

Gu Zijian followed Zhou Wan'er's example and squatted down to massage Sun Jian's legs.

Chu Qingcheng felt a little embarrassed when she saw her two younger sisters being so affectionate with their husbands in broad daylight and in front of so many people.

Although this was somewhat impolite and unbecoming of Sun Jian's status as a marquis, fortunately, everyone in the Sun household knew that Sun Jian was different from ordinary people and did not care about such things, so they probably did not say anything to warn him.

Deep down, I also want to know when these soaps and perfumes will be developed into finished products.

Because they had previously heard Sun Jian describe perfumes and soaps, as women, they naturally had little resistance to things that only involved cosmetics and face powder.

Upon hearing what the two women said, Sun Jian turned to ask Old Jiang, Old Cao, and others.

"According to our Qiankun Hall's regulations, is it time to release the new product yet?"

Sun Jian had been busy dealing with court affairs and other matters, and had indeed put these things out of his mind.

Upon hearing Sun Jian's question, Lao Cao and Lao Jiang exchanged a glance before Lao Cao spoke up, "Replying to Your Excellency, if we're going by the timeline, our Qiankun Hall should have launched the new product three days ago."

"To be honest, the locals have been practically wearing out the doors of our shops lately... They're eagerly anticipating the new soap!"

"When I visited several stores the day before yesterday and yesterday, I found that some customers hadn't gone home for days and nights in order to be among the first to buy our Qiankuntang's new soaps..."

"They've been using carriage frames as beds, bringing their own bedding, and eating and sleeping right outside our Qiankuntang shop. Counting today, it's been a full five days and five nights. They just hope they can be the first to grab our new Qiankuntang soap when it goes on sale..."

Upon hearing Cao's report, Sun Jian felt a chill run down his spine.

Good heavens, how could these people be so crazy about buying things?

It's like they're living in the streets of Kyoto like their own bedroom.

Bring your own food and water, that goes without saying.

They were even willing to sleep in the back of the cart while pulling it to buy goods...

That's really something else.

In fact, Sun Jian was unaware that those who could sleep in the carriages were all servants of high-ranking officials and nobles.

In the streets, some of the remaining customers of the Qiankuntang shops were even sleeping on the streets in order to be the first to grab the new Qiankuntang soap.

Sun Jian could guess that many of the products he developed would be popular with people of this era, but he never expected them to be so popular.

After all, neither Forget-Worry Valley nor white sugar are essential necessities.

Could it be a problem of the times?

Has Lao Tzu always been favored by Heaven?

These thoughts flashed through Sun Jian's mind, and he didn't dwell on these things he couldn't understand.

At that perfect moment, Chu Qingcheng poured Sun Jian a cup of tea and handed it to him. Sun Jian took a sip, then turned to ask Lao Cao.

"Given the current market demand, why has the new soap product been delayed by three or four days? Is it because you are not proficient in the manufacturing process?"

"……yes!"

Old Cao felt somewhat ashamed, but he could only tell the truth.

After he finished speaking, even Lao Jiang and Gou Sheng, who were standing next to him, lowered their heads in shame.

Having followed Sun Jian for so long, they never expected that even though Sun Jian had written down the process and procedures for them more than half a month in advance, they still couldn't make it.

Even if it were made, it would be a half-finished product... There would be no way to sell it in the market under the name of Qiankun Hall.

In fact, Sun Jian had already guessed this. When he first arrived at the study, he realized that Lao Jiang and the others might not have started producing the soap yet. Although they had given them the process and the core components, they hadn't guided them step by step. Instead, they were just handed a medical book to a novice, expecting him to read it and immediately start treating patients.

Sun Jian smiled and didn't blame them. Instead, he comforted them, "Hehe, it's nothing. Since the soap you created is only a semi-finished product, I'll teach you step by step, and you'll probably get it."

"Don't be discouraged, this kind of thing happens very often."

After hearing Sun Jian's words, Lao Jiang, Lao Cao, and the others suddenly felt a lump in their throats and were moved to tears.

It must be said that Sun Jian treated them extremely well.

Even though their statuses are so different now, Sun Jian still maintains his previous attitude towards them.

Even when it was clearly their problem, Sun Jian would still try to appease them.

At that moment, Lao Cao and Lao Jiang became even more determined to serve the Sun family with their lives and loyalty!

Of course, it wasn't just Old Jiang and Old Cao who witnessed all of this; Chu Qingcheng, Zhou Wan'er, Gu Zijian, Gu Hu, and the centurions also saw it all.

Because there were simply too many things to do, Sun Jian didn't waste any time and led everyone to the backyard.

Although the workshop in the backyard has been moved to a new location, the research and development workshop has not changed its location.

This is why Sun Jian has always insisted on doing this, adhering to the principle of separating the production and R&D teams, in order to prevent the current situation from happening.

Upon arriving in the backyard, Lao Cao and Lao Jiang stopped the workers who were conducting research and development, and gathered everyone together to observe the entire process of Sun Jian making soap by hand.

These workers were mostly villagers from Sunjiazhuang, with only a small number being Gu Hu's personal guards. They were all clean-cut and of good character.

Their contributions and loyalty to the Sun family are evident to all, so there is no need to worry about secrets being leaked.

Furthermore, Sun Jian would also keep a secret in a certain step of the soap-making process, entrusting this step to Lao Jiang, Gou Sheng, or Lao Cao.

Looking at it from this angle intentionally provides double insurance.

While Sun Jian was checking whether the raw materials, tools, and equipment were complete, Lao Cao and Lao Jiang had already begun to address the workers.

"Everyone, pay attention! Keep a close eye on things!"

"Because none of you know how, that's why I've asked you, Lord, to demonstrate for us personally. This is a rare opportunity, so you must memorize every step and every process! Did you all hear me?"