Chapter 161 is very likely a case of blocked milk ducts.
Du Ruoxia gave Li Deming a scar removal cream that she had developed.
"This is a scar removal cream that I developed. You can take it and try it out."
"If it works well, I'll give you the formula. You can send me the samples later, and once I confirm there are no problems, we can start mass production."
"If you feel there's anything you're not satisfied with, I can continue to improve it."
Du Ruoxia is very confident in the medicines she produces.
After all, it had undergone clinical trials and was already in mass production at the time, but she was in poor health and didn't live to see it.
The contract they have signed only represents a preliminary cooperation.
As for how to cooperate in the future, and to what extent Du Ruoxia is willing to cooperate with him, it depends on Li Deming's abilities.
"Is this the only scar removal cream you have? Are there any other medications I can try?"
"There are also painkillers. You've already used them before, so I'm sure you know how effective they are."
"Could you give me some more? I'd like to find someone else to try them out."
Li Deming was afraid that Du Ruoxia would be angry, so he asked cautiously.
Du Ruoxia generously handed over a bottle of painkillers.
She was very confident in the medicine she prepared; the proportions of all the ingredients were extremely precise, and only she knew the details.
Even if others take it to study, they might only understand a little bit, at most they can only get it three or four tenths of the way right, and the products they make will still be counterfeit and shoddy.
"Are there any other medications?"
In fact, what Li Deming was most interested in was the liquid anesthetic that Du Ruoxia used.
The anesthesia is very strong and takes effect quickly. Although the duration of the anesthesia is short, it is very convenient to use for short surgeries.
"Yes, but not now. You need to prove your abilities to me before we can discuss further cooperation."
Du Ruoxia's words were very blunt. Li Deming had run a pharmaceutical company for many years. Apart from the initial beatings he suffered from society, once he became rich and powerful, all he had around him were people who fawned over him.
The woman in front of me was very different from others.
She didn't see herself as his savior, nor did she see him as President Li.
In her eyes, he was no different from anyone else.
If there's any difference, it's probably in their collaboration.
"Alright, thank you very much, Dr. Du. I wish us a pleasant cooperation in advance."
Li Deming reached out to shake her hand, and Du Ruoxia gently touched his palm with her fingers together.
This girl is very tactful, which is truly admirable.
As Li Deming left, he turned back and took a deep look towards the door.
His men looked puzzled, but dared not ask anything.
Perhaps they misunderstood; the boss was only looking at the wolf skin on the wall.
Li Deming left with two sample bottles, and Du Ruoxia moved a small stool over and sat down next to the medicine cabinet.
She hummed a little tune as she slowly arranged the medicinal herbs.
The afternoon passed quickly, and Du Ruoxia saw that the sun had already set, so she quickly got up to cook.
Yang Zeyan should be back in half an hour. Du Ruoxia always makes sure to prepare the meal before he gets back.
Just as the food was ready, there was another knock on the door.
Doesn't Yang Zeyan always take his keys with him when he goes out? Could he have forgotten them today?
Du Ruoxia took off her apron and opened the door, only to find Liu Zhengwei, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, standing there.
Du Ruoxia thought about how exhausted he was last time, and now it had been more than a week since his wife gave birth, yet he still hadn't paid her for the surgery.
Du Ruoxia immediately straightened her face and her tone was not very polite.
"It's you. What brings you here this time?"
Du Ruoxia didn't open the courtyard gate; she just stood at the entrance and watched him from a distance.
"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, come here for a moment, I have something to tell you."
"I haven't finished cooking yet, just tell me what's on your mind."
Du Ruoxia maintained her cold expression. She was now reflecting on whether her previous hints hadn't been clear enough. Or should she pay first before doing anything in situations like this in the future?
"Sister-in-law, come here for a moment, I'll grab something for you and then I'll leave."
Liu Zhengwei still refused to leave, and wouldn't speak his mind directly.
Du Ruoxia was getting annoyed by his noise, so she strode to the door.
Liu Zhengwei took a crumpled red envelope out of his pocket and handed it over with a blush on his face.
"Sister-in-law, the baby was just born, and my wife can't take care of him all by herself. I have to go to work and take care of the baby every day, so I really can't get away from here these past few days."
"I only remembered this last night, and I was afraid it would be too late to disturb your rest, so I took the red envelope to the army."
"I just got back from military training, so I quickly brought you this red envelope."
Liu Zhengwei spoke very quickly, probably because he felt embarrassed.
Seeing his sincerity, Du Ruoxia realized that she might have misunderstood him before, and her expression softened slightly.
"How are your spouse and children doing now? They should be recovering and their health should be improving, right?"
Du Ruoxia accepted the red envelope without ceremony, and her first impression was that it was very thin.
However, this was the first red envelope she received for her medical skills after saving so many people.
The price doesn't matter, as long as the sentiment is there.
Liu Zhengwei sighed softly and said with a bitter expression.
"It was fine at first, but my wife's breasts are red, swollen and painful, and she still can't breastfeed the baby."
According to Liu Zhengwei, his wife likely has blocked milk ducts, which is why she has no milk.
His wife almost lost half her life during childbirth, and she hasn't fully recovered yet.
Du Ruoxia had never performed breast duct unblocking on anyone, but based on her understanding of the human body, she knew it was possible to do so.
Du Ruoxia wasn't entirely comfortable with Liu Zhengwei's delayed visit to express his gratitude, especially since his visit this time clearly had an ulterior motive.
She didn't say anything, and Liu Zhengwei smiled and left.
"Well, sister-in-law, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now. I'm really grateful to you for what happened last time. If it weren't for you, my wife and child would really be dead."
Liu Zhengwei bowed solemnly to her. Du Ruoxia was about to call him back when Liu Zhengwei turned and ran away.
Just because of this bow, Du Ruoxia overturned her prejudice against Liu Zhengwei.
Perhaps he was truly too busy, which is why he hadn't been able to come and thank him in person.
Du Ruoxia put the red envelope on the table and continued tidying up the stove.
When Yang Zeyan returned, Du Ruoxia had just finished washing her hands and came out of the kitchen.
Yang Zeyan saw a red envelope on the table, picked it up, waved it in front of Du Ruoxia, and asked with a smile.
"Did Liu Zhengwei give this to you?"
"Yes, he just got back from the army today and couldn't wait to send over the red envelope."
“He’s been really busy these past few days. He went on a mission out of town a few days ago and only got back yesterday morning.”
“The army gave him a few days of maternity leave, but he couldn’t let go of his work and he kept putting it off until today before submitting his leave application.”
Du Ruoxia hadn't expected this situation, and she hadn't heard Liu Zhengwei bring it up either.
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