Chapter 348: Perfume Completed

The Spirit-Containing Objects he brought back from Binhai and Dian Nan were all stored under his bed. Chen Erbao checked them over, planning to load them all into his car the next day.

These items were the absolute key to opening the branch factory.

After finishing all this, Chen Erbao rushed nonstop to the village clinic.

Ever since the arrival of Fang Yi and his two apprentices, coupled with the effects of Chen Erbao's Spirit Gathering Array, the health of the Bailong Village residents improved with each passing day. The previously common headaches and fevers had become much rarer.

The daily work for Fang Yi and his two apprentices had naturally become much more leisurely.

Thankfully, Chen Erbao had arranged new work for them, otherwise they might have grown bored.

When Chen Erbao arrived, the two were still buried in their research on the perfume formula.

"Divine Doctor Chen, you're here!"

Hearing footsteps, the two looked up and exclaimed in pleasant surprise.

Chen Erbao smiled and nodded. Glancing around, he didn't see Jiang Yu and couldn't help but ask out of curiosity:

"Where's Jiang Yu?"

"She wasn't feeling well today, so she took the day off."

Fang Yi put down the formula in his hand and replied.

'Could she be hung up about what happened last night?' Chen Erbao thought to himself.

"Divine Doctor Chen, your timing is perfect. We've basically finalized the perfume formula. Take a look, what do you think?"

Fang Yi picked up a small bowl from nearby and handed it to Chen Erbao.

Chen Erbao took the bowl and looked at the pale green liquid inside. He brought it closer for a sniff, and his senses were instantly filled with the fresh fragrance of medicinal herbs, along with an indescribable cooling sensation. It felt as if he were standing in a vast, whispering bamboo forest, a feeling that was utterly invigorating.

Chen Erbao's eyes lit up. 'This is exactly the feeling!'

He quickly asked, "Have you tested it? How long does the scent last?"

Fang Yi laughed. "It lasts for at least twenty-four hours!"

Hearing this, Chen Erbao thought for a moment, then said, "Elder Fang, do you think you could modify it? Make the scent last for a shorter period, maybe around ten hours."

Hearing this, Fang Yi asked in confusion:

"Divine Doctor Chen, since we're going to sell it, wouldn't it be better for the scent to last longer?"

Song Yue also looked at Chen Erbao, equally puzzled.

Chen Erbao smiled.

Both men were completely focused on their research, so naturally, they didn't understand the ways of business.

"If the scent lasts too long, customers will use it less frequently. For example, let's say one bottle is good for a hundred applications. If the scent lasts ten hours, they might need a new bottle every two or three months. But if it lasts twenty-four hours, a single bottle could last them for about half a year. From a profit standpoint, that's obviously not good for me."

The logic was simple, and Fang Yi and Song Yue understood immediately.

They hadn't considered that angle at all.

"That's easy to fix. We just need to alter the formula slightly."

Fang Yi replied confidently.

"By the way, what's the production cost of this perfume?"

Chen Erbao asked.

At this, Song Yue pulled a notebook from a nearby stack of books and handed it to Chen Erbao.

"Divine Doctor Chen, it's all recorded in here. The cost for a small bowl's worth is about thirty yuan. With normal use, that's enough for eighty applications!"

Chen Erbao glanced at the notebook, feeling quite satisfied.

While the profit from the perfume surely couldn't compare to the mud mask, it was still another source of income. Plus, with the reputation of the Dream Fantasia mud mask, he didn't need to worry about sales.

Low cost and high profit—it was guaranteed to be a killing!

Chen Erbao closed the notebook and looked at Fang Yi and Song Yue with a smile.

"In that case, give me another ten days or so. Once I finish my business trip, we'll begin official production of this perfume. And you two, once the profits start coming in, I'll give you a cut!"

"Divine Doctor Chen, there you go again. We're not short on money..."

Chen Erbao cut Fang Yi off.

"Elder Fang, whether you're short on money is irrelevant. I have to give you a share. Otherwise, wouldn't I just be having you work for free?"

At that, Fang Yi gave a wry smile.

"I'd gladly work for free just for the chance to learn some of your medical skills. Besides, formulating this perfume has given me a much deeper understanding of the properties of different medicinal herbs. It's been completely worth it!"

Song Yue nodded and smiled as well. "Divine Doctor Chen, long-term use of this perfume also has a calming and tranquilizing effect. It's remarkably effective for treating insomnia, so don't forget to mention that in the ads!"

Of course Chen Erbao wouldn't forget. He was the one who'd come up with the formula, after all. He knew exactly what effects it had.

He chatted more about medical arts with Fang Yi and Song Yue until a little after noon, at which point Chen Erbao finally headed home.

The morning's conversation had been immensely beneficial to both Fang Yi and Song Yue. They even took notes on what Chen Erbao said, planning to study his words carefully later.

Chen Erbao had just gotten home when Fang Yun and Qiu Shuzhen returned. The two had specifically bought fresh groceries, wanting to take advantage of him being home to cook him a delicious meal.

"Fang Yun, do you two usually come home to cook lunch?"

Although the factory wasn't far from Bailong Village, it was still a ten-minute bike ride. Making that trip every day at noon had to be tiring.

Chen Erbao decided to buy a car for both Fang Yun and Qiu Shuzhen. He would do it under the pretext of them being factory executives, which would also prevent any gossip.

After all, the two of them were now factory managers in every sense of the word.

Hearing Chen Erbao's plan, Fang Yun shook her head. "Er Bao, just save the money. What do I need a car for? The factory is only a ten-minute trip from home. Besides, Shuzhen and I usually eat at the factory. We only come back in the morning and at night. We don't need one of those things!"

Qiu Shuzhen was secretly delighted to hear that Chen Erbao was planning to buy her a car too, but she said, "Er Bao, neither of us has a driver's license. We really don't need a car..."

"Fang Yun, Sister Shuzhen, you two are in charge of the factory. As the business grows, you'll inevitably have to run around a lot. How can you manage without a car? You two should find some time to get your driver's licenses. In the meantime, I'll have the main factory send over a couple of cars and find drivers for you!"

The suburban factory had plenty of company cars used for procurement, so sending a couple over wouldn't be a problem at all.

Seeing that Chen Erbao was insistent, the two had no choice but to agree.

In truth, both of them really wanted to drive. Back when they were just growing medicinal herbs in Bailong Village, they wouldn't have dared to even dream of such a thing...

The meal was very pleasant. Qiu Shuzhen and Fang Yun kept piling food onto Chen Erbao's plate. If not for his hearty appetite, he really wouldn't have been able to finish it all.

After the meal, the two women cleared the dishes, and Chen Erbao drove them to the factory.

The factory had a scheduled siesta during the hot weather, but it had cooled down recently, so the break was no longer needed.

When they arrived at the factory, the security guard at the gate was still Xie Lei.

After handing the car over to Xie Lei to be parked, Chen Erbao went straight to the assembly lines.

Over a dozen assembly lines were running simultaneously. Villagers from the surrounding area worked nonstop at their stations. Many of them recognized Chen Erbao and greeted him with smiles.

"President Chen!"

"Er Bao is so successful now! His business is doing great..."

"Good afternoon, President Chen!"

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