Chapter 157 Nine-Turn Qi-Nourishing Powder
Gu Ningbao stepped forward, took out a notebook from her handbag, and opened it to a page.
The prescription was written in neat handwriting, with detailed instructions on how to prepare the herbs and precautions for use.
"This is a simplified version of the Nine-Turn Nourishing Essence Powder."
She pointed to the prescription, her tone deliberately mysterious.
"Long-term use can significantly improve physical fitness and delay aging."
It can boost energy and even...have remarkable effects on certain unspeakable ailments caused by congenital deficiencies or acquired weaknesses.
She deliberately emphasized the unspeakable difficulty in her words and gave Lavoisier a meaningful look.
Lavoisier squinted.
At his age, having achieved status and wealth, what he cares about most is health and... maintaining certain abilities.
Gu Ningbao's words hit him right where it hurt.
"Simplified version?"
He captured the key words.
"A complete Nine-Turn Nourishing Essence Powder requires ninety-nine rare medicinal herbs, which are steamed and dried nine times and refined for eighty-one days."
Some of the main ingredients may have become extinct or are extremely difficult to find in this era.
Gu Ningbao continued fabricating stories without changing her expression, exaggerating the bits and pieces she had heard from her family in her previous life.
"This simplified version uses substitute medicinal materials, and its effect is only 30% of the full version, but it has the advantage of easy-to-obtain materials and relatively simple production."
"As long as you can provide sufficient funds and medicinal materials, I can make some samples first so you can experience the effects yourself."
Lavoisier stared at her for a long time, then suddenly laughed.
That smile lacked warmth.
“Ms. Gu Ningbao, you are very smart and know what I need.”
He walked to the desk and pressed the intercom button.
"Let Paul in."
Soon, an Asian man in a black suit with a stern face knocked on the door and came in.
"Paul, take Ms. Gu to the laboratory. Do your best to provide her with whatever medicines and equipment she needs."
I need to see the first batch of samples and a detailed report of experimental data within a week.
Lavoisier gave the order, then looked at Gu Ningbao.
“Ms. Gu, this is your chance to prove yourself. If the results are satisfactory, we can naturally continue our cooperation. If…”
He didn't finish speaking, but the threat in his eyes was unmistakable.
Gu Ningbao's heart tightened, but she could only nod:
“I understand, Mr. Lavoisier. I won’t let you down.”
She followed Paul out of the study, her palms sweating profusely.
She knew she was walking a tightrope.
The formula for that Nine-Turn Vitality-Nourishing Powder was one of her family's health-preserving recipes that she had secretly memorized in her previous life, but her memory of it was hazy.
Many details are missing, and the compatibility of medicinal materials also needs to be adjusted according to the characteristics of medicinal materials in this era.
She was only about 50% sure she could produce something effective.
But this is her only chance.
Before Gu Baobao can fully establish herself, we must offer a sufficiently substantial bargaining chip.
Gu Baobao...you wait.
A sinister glint flashed in Gu Ningbao's eyes.
In my past life, you stole everything from me. In this life, I will never lose to you again!
In the hotel room, Gu Baobao slept for more than an hour. When she woke up, it was already dark.
She found herself still curled up in Lu Zhanming's arms, the man's arms still firmly wrapped around her, his chest rising and falling slightly with his breath.
She shifted slightly, trying to get out of his arms.
Lu Zhanming woke up almost immediately, but didn't tighten his grip on her arm. He simply looked down at her, his voice hoarse from just waking up:
"Awake? Did you sleep well?"
"Um."
Gu Baobao felt a little embarrassed and quickly sat up.
"What time is it? Isn't it time for dinner?"
Lu Zhanming glanced at his watch:
"6:30. Minister Sui just sent someone to inform us that we will have lunch at 7:00 in the small restaurant on the second floor for an internal meeting of the delegation."
The two got up, tidied themselves up quickly, and left the room one after the other to avoid the awkwardness of appearing at the same time, even though what was bound to happen had already happened.
Dinner was a simple Western-style set meal, but the atmosphere was much more lively than at lunchtime.
Everyone had heard about the miracle that happened in the exhibition hall that afternoon, and their eyes were filled with admiration and excitement as they looked at Gu Baobao.
At the dinner table, Sui Jianguo briefly summarized the day's achievements, emphasizing safety regulations, and announced that starting tomorrow...
The booth operates on a shift system, with Gu Baobao only appearing during peak hours, while other staff members are responsible for explaining the booth at other times.
“We’re famous now,”
Minister Sui's tone was solemn.
"Becoming famous is a good thing, but it's also a target. Especially for you, baby, from now on, every move you make may be magnified and interpreted. Remember to be neither arrogant nor humble, and be careful with your words and actions."
"clear."
Gu Baobao nodded seriously.
After returning to the room after dinner, Lu Zhanming checked as usual, then said to Gu Baobao:
"I'm going to meet with the security personnel at the embassy to discuss tomorrow's arrangements."
"You stay in your room, lock the door, and don't open it for anyone unless it's me or Minister Sui coming in person."
"Okay, be careful."
After Lu Zhanming left, Gu Baobao was left alone in the room.
She immediately locked the door, drew the curtains, and after confirming it was safe, she entered the spiritual spring space with a thought.
[Defu!]
She shouted impatiently.
[Quickly! Open the Advanced Zone of the Merit Mall!]
[Here it comes! Host, please take a look!]
A semi-transparent screen unfolded before my eyes, and compared to before, the interface now had several new category labels that shimmered with gold.
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