Shu Yan didn't interfere in Zhang Huaxiu and Chen Fei's matter anymore. She had said all she could, and she couldn't say anything more.
After all, when it comes to matters of the heart, who knows what the future holds? If things don't go well, they might even blame her for playing matchmaker. Shu Yan didn't want to get too involved in such thankless tasks.
I didn't go to buy goods last week, but I had to go this weekend. Many clothes in the store were already out of stock in my size. I contacted the driver several days in advance. I was going out tonight. The two people I had shared a ride with before were with me. I don't know where they picked up another person from. There were four of us in total. Shu Yan took the passenger seat without hesitation.
It was a bit cold with the windows open, but if I didn't open them, the smell inside would be unbearable for someone who wasn't used to traveling by car. I peeled an orange, but Shuyan didn't eat the flesh, so she gave it to the driver. I covered my nose with the orange peel and barely made it to Hangzhou.
This time, Shu Yan asked them, and they said they weren't going, so she booked a room to rest by herself. She should save money where she could, but not where she shouldn't. Compared to her health, what is money?
Arriving at the market entrance full of energy, Shu Yan saw the three people's tired faces and clearly felt rejected.
Just because she went to a hotel to rest?
Or perhaps it was because she booked a room but didn't call them?
Shu Yan curled her lips. Wanting to take advantage without spending money? How can you expect to have such a good deal? If you're not interested, so be it. Anyway, we haven't been in contact since we were just buying goods.
After a frantic rush to buy goods, Shu Yan went to several familiar stores and picked up a lot more. On her way back, the other three were chatting and laughing. Shu Yan rolled her eyes, covered her nose, and fell asleep. She slept until she arrived in Nancheng. When Shu Yan got off the bus, she glanced at the three behind her and thought, "Childish."
I found a place in the warehouse to take a nap, and when I woke up it was already noon.
"Boss lady, a Mr. Zhang just came looking for you. I told him you were asleep, and he left." Zhang Huaxiu quickly told Shu Yan.
The one surnamed Zhang? Shu Yan was slightly confused for a moment, but then she realized that it was Old Zhang from the OEM factory.
"What else did he say?" Shu Yan didn't have much of an appetite, so she just drank some soup and considered it her meal.
"He said the clothes are finished and asked when you would deliver them?" Yingying looked at Shuyan curiously. Why did she make her own clothes?
"I understand, I'll call him." Shu Yan had already applied for telephone installation. But not only was the price high, but the wait was also very long. It had been more than 10 days since she paid, and the installer still hadn't come.
"Mr. Zhang, it's me. I went to get supplies last night and was a little tired, so I took a nap. I should have had someone from the store wake me up. Are the clothes ready?" Shu Yan asked politely with a smile.
"Yes, everything is done." Old Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, worried that Shu Yan might be deliberately stalling him.
"Okay. Should I come and pick it up, or can you deliver it to me?" Shu Yan really didn't intend to drag things out and try to lower the price.
"I'll bring it to you." Old Zhang hung up the phone and immediately had someone load it onto the truck and send it over.
At the time, only a deposit was paid, and the payment for the goods had not yet been settled. Shu Yan knew about Lao Zhang's factory situation, so after the inspection, she directly paid him the money.
"Boss Shu is a straightforward person. If you need any more OEM work next time, just come to me." Old Zhang's voice was louder after receiving the money.
After seeing Lao Zhang off, Shu Yan asked Zhang Huaxiu and Yingying to take out the shirts and match them with various coats, and put the thermal underwear in a more conspicuous place.
"Next, we'll heavily promote these two shirts and these thermal underwear. The shirts are versatile; they can be worn by women of all ages and body types. They go well with cardigans, suits, trench coats, and overcoats. The thermal underwear is lightweight, slim-fitting, and warm. Wearing it in winter won't make you look bulky, and many fashion-conscious girls should like it." Shu Yan took out the thermal underwear and briefly explained its selling points to the two of them.
Not to mention the guests, even Yingying and Zhang Huaxiu were somewhat tempted after hearing Shuyan's introduction.
Although Nancheng is in the south, it gets very cold in winter. Girls love to look good and don't like to wear woolen pants. They often shiver from the cold. If they wore thermal underwear, they wouldn't look so bulky.
"But isn't this too thin? It might still be cold if it snows." If it gets really cold, you'll still need to wear thermal underwear.
"This is an early winter style. I'll try to get a fleece-lined thermal underwear set later, so we won't be afraid of the deep winter." Shu Yan touched it. "The thermal underwear set is priced at 38 yuan, and the shirt is 35 yuan. Make a note of these items when you place an order, and I'll give you two percent of the commission."
Zhang Huaxiu and Yingying exchanged a glance, both seeing fighting spirit in each other's eyes.
In the afternoon, many customers who came to buy clothes couldn't resist trying on the inner shirts, and those who bought outerwear usually bought one as well. Several people also bought thermal underwear; these are now regular customers of Shuyan's store and trust Shuyan's taste.
"Boss lady, are these thermal underwear really warm enough? My mom always forces me to wear wool sweaters and wool pants, they're heavy, itchy, and ugly." The girl's entire demeanor screamed rejection.
Shu Yan chuckled, "It's definitely enough for early winter. I'll release a fleece-lined thermal underwear later, so you won't have to worry about snow."
"Then please hurry up and get it ready, we'll definitely buy it then." The group bought two sets at a time, and said that as long as they were comfortable, they would recommend others to buy from them.
After making a few jokes with them and helping them pack their clothes, Shuyan went on to promote her products to others.
The petite girl who gave Shu Yan the folk remedy also came. Seeing the new styles in the store, she bought two more sets of clothes, including shirts and thermal underwear. She also asked Shu Yan if she had used the folk remedy she gave her.
"I've been so busy lately, launching new styles and taking care of two kids, I haven't had time to work on it. I almost forgot about it until you mentioned it. I'll try it when I get back today." Shu Yan touched her face. Since arriving in Nancheng, she had hardly rested and had been controlling her diet at night, so she had lost more than 20 pounds. She weighed herself a couple of days ago and now weighs 128 pounds. She lost weight quickly at first, but it's getting harder and harder to lose weight later. However, Shu Yan is quite satisfied. At least now she can see her figure.
I need to continue losing weight, and I also need to find a way to remove the blemishes on my face. Unfortunately, just as I got this folk remedy, I was kicked out by my landlord. I need to find a new place, take care of my two children, and the shop is busy, so it's been delayed until now.
There were two prescriptions in total. One was to be decocted and drunk, and the other was a powder to be mixed with egg white and applied to the face. It simmered for more than an hour, filling the room with the smell of Chinese medicine. The two children hid inside and wouldn't come out. Shu Yan smelled the nauseating Chinese medicine, pinched her nose, drank it in one gulp, and then quickly rinsed her mouth and ate a piece of candy to suppress the taste.
"Mommy, what is this?" Jingjing pinched her nose and looked at the medicine jar with fear.
"Traditional Chinese medicine." Recalling how she had just drunk it, Shu Yan couldn't help but shudder. "You all go to sleep. Mom will come back later."
After mixing the powdered medicine with egg white and applying it to her face, Shu Yan felt a tightness, as if something was sticking to her face. The petite girl said to leave it on for 30 minutes, but she couldn't stand it after 15 minutes. Washing it off was the real ordeal. Because of the egg white, it all stuck to her face like scabs, making it extremely difficult to wash off. It took her about half an hour to wash it off. A little bit got on the edges of her hair, and it smelled a bit like eggs and Chinese medicine. She had no choice but to wash her hair again. Shu Yan was already considering giving up.
That night, Shu Yan suddenly had a dull stomachache and went to the toilet several times. She was listless when she woke up the next day.
Jingjing seemed to sense that her mother wasn't feeling well. "Mom, are you sick?"
"It's nothing, I'm just feeling a little unwell." Suddenly, she realized that she might have been trying anything for her illness. The client meant well, but this folk remedy might not be suitable for her. She should have taken the remedy to an experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor.
After dropping her child off, Shu Yan rushed home to use the restroom. She was now certain that she had diarrhea. She hadn't eaten much in the past two days, and the problem stemmed from the traditional Chinese medicine she had taken last night.
Now, let alone going to the store, I can't even walk straight without feeling unsteady on my feet.
After suffering from diarrhea for almost a day, Shu Yan was completely exhausted. She drank a few sips of salt water and barely mustered the energy to pick up her two children.
"Oh! What happened to you?" Wu Xiuyue was startled when she saw Shu Yan. "Your face and lips are so pale. Are you feeling unwell?"
"Don't even mention it, I had diarrhea all day," Shu Yan said weakly.
"You have an upset stomach! You need to be careful. Don't underestimate an upset stomach; it can be life-threatening if not treated properly. You should go to the hospital right away," Lin Hui advised from the side.
"I'll go after I pick up the two kids from home." Shu Yan also felt that going to the hospital was necessary.
"Why bother picking up the kids? I'll pick them up for you. They'll eat at my place tonight. You should go to the hospital right away. What will happen to the two kids if you get sick?" Wu Xiuyue said disapprovingly.
After thinking for a moment, Shu Yan thanked Wu Xiuyue and decided to go to the hospital to get checked out.
Luckily, the hospital was nearby, and it only took a few minutes to get there; otherwise, Shu Yan was afraid she would have fainted on the way. She went straight to the emergency room, explained the situation, and the old doctor on duty, with a dark face, said, "This is utter nonsense! You can't just take folk remedies like that!"
"I'm just trying anything to cure my illness. Doctor, please prescribe some medicine for me first, otherwise... Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom." Shu Yan hurriedly ran out the door, then opened it again a moment later and asked, "Doctor, where's the restroom?"
"Go left, and you'll reach the end."
"Thanks."
After returning from the restroom, the doctor first prepared a cup of herbal powder for Shu Yan to drink. "I'll prescribe some medicine for you first. Take it home and take it. If you don't get better, you'll need to come back for an IV drip. You young people are so reckless; you can't just take medicine like that!"
"I know I was wrong, and I've learned my lesson." Shu Yan humbly accepted the old doctor's advice.
The medicine helped a little, but the diarrhea was still severe. Early in the morning, Shu Yan entrusted the two children to Wu Xiuyue and rushed to the hospital with two folk remedies and some medicine she had bought.
"It's a little better, but I still have severe diarrhea. Also, doctor, does the hospital have a traditional Chinese medicine department? I want to take this to them for a checkup," Shu Yan said, clutching her stomach.
The old doctor took the folk remedy and medicine and looked at them. "It's a prescription for clearing heat and detoxifying, and it helps with bowel movements. Normal people would get diarrhea after drinking it, but not as severe as you. Hold out your hand, let me take your pulse."
"You understand traditional Chinese medicine?" Shu Yan looked at the old doctor in surprise.
The old doctor glanced at Shu Yan and said, "What, you don't believe me? Then go to the Traditional Chinese Medicine department."
"No, no, I'm just a little surprised." Shu Yan quickly stretched out her hand. After that upheaval, many traditional Chinese medicine practitioners lost their lineage, and some even changed careers altogether, which is quite normal. Maybe she would even encounter a hidden master doctor.
The old doctor took Shu Yan's pulse and said, "Your body is severely deficient and your constitution is very cold. No wonder you're like this after taking a medicine to clear heat and detoxify. You can't take this medicine. The main reason for so many spots on your face is the imbalance in your lower body. I'll prescribe a new formula for you to try and regulate it first. Come back after one course of treatment."
Compared to folk remedies, Shu Yan naturally trusted the doctor's prescription. She took the prescription, filled ten doses of medicine, and went home to try them out.
In addition, Shu Yan also showed the doctor the face mask she was using. There was nothing wrong with it, but the doctor advised her to use it sparingly.
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