Watching Lu Shuangyue's anxious reaction, Liu Ergou just lightly patted her shoulder, his meaning clear: *Leave everything to me.*

As Orange Bear was walking out, he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. To think I actually believed that man, Liu Ergou, had a real solution. Turns out he's just a salesman. To put it bluntly, he's a complete fraud. I've already figured out how to deal with this con artist. I'll just give him some cash to get rid of him. I can certainly afford that much! Thinking this, Orange Bear let out another scoff.

Liu Ergou, however, just quietly watched Orange Bear's retreating figure, waiting until he reached the villa's entrance and his hand touched the door.

Only then did Liu Ergou speak up. "Hey, Orange, I know exactly what you're thinking. You think I'm a fraud, don't you?

"But stop and think for a second. With your skin in its current state, what would I possibly gain by scamming you?

"Besides, do you even know who my girlfriend is?"

With that, Liu Ergou pushed Lu Shuangyue forward. Not caring whether Orange Bear was listening, he launched right into his introduction. "My girlfriend's surname is Lu, and her name is Lu Shuangyue. That name might not ring a bell, but you'll definitely recognize her other title!

"She's the chairwoman of Baozhi Hall!

"And the medicine I'm offering you is our latest product, one that Baozhi Hall spent ten years painstakingly researching!"

The name "Baozhi Hall" made Orange Bear pause. He stopped, his hand leaving the door, and turned back to look at Liu Ergou.

"Baozhi Hall?"

Liu Ergou nodded. "That's right. The Baozhi Hall, the chain that's all over the city.

"With Baozhi Hall backing this up, you're still not convinced?

"Look, how about this? To put your mind at ease, I'll make you another offer, and we can even draw up a contract!

"If my medicine has no effect, Baozhi Hall will compensate you for all your losses!

"Even if you ask for the moon or name an outrageous price, we at Baozhi Hall won't argue. We can put it in a contract!"

As Liu Ergou finished speaking, Orange Bear lowered the hand that had been about to open the door and turned fully to face him again.

"You… you're sure you're not lying to me? Your girlfriend is really the chairwoman of Baozhi Hall?"

Seeing Orange Bear's lingering doubt, Liu Ergou nudged Lu Shuangyue forward again. "Go on, Shuang Yue, confirm it for him!"

Lu Shuangyue couldn't help but roll her eyes at Liu Ergou's command, but she still dutifully proved to Orange Bear that she was indeed the chairwoman of Baozhi Hall.

After she provided proof, Orange Bear finally believed her. Even so, he remained skeptical of the overall situation. "Okay, I don't doubt Baozhi Hall, of course. But… something about what you said earlier still feels off. You sound like one of those over-the-top TV commercials. It seems a bit far-fetched!"

Unfazed by the critique, Liu Ergou just shrugged. "So what?

"You have only two paths in front of you. One is the solution I'm offering, and the other is whatever you come up with yourself. The choice is yours."

Liu Ergou's words left Orange Bear speechless. It was true. His situation was exactly as Liu Ergou had described: there were only two options, with no third path in sight.

With a long sigh, Orange Bear conceded. "Sigh… you're right. Those are my only two options.

"But honestly, words alone aren't proof. Can you at least show me the product?"

At this, Liu Ergou coughed nervously. "AHEM… the sample!

"Right, no problem. It's just that all our samples are at the Baozhi Hall main office, which is closed for the night. First, you need to post a clarification video and announce a fan meet-and-greet. Set the date for three days from now!

"Come by tomorrow to pick up the sample, use it for three days as directed, and everything will be fine!

"Alright, that's settled. You can go now. It's late, and I need to get some rest. That's all!"

Without giving Orange Bear a chance to react, Liu Ergou promptly pushed him out the door.

As he was pushed out, Orange Bear suddenly had a feeling he'd made a terrible mistake. I'm not an idiot. I can tell he doesn't actually have a sample. The "sample" he mentioned probably doesn't even exist yet! And even the most potent whitening cream couldn't possibly work in just three days. What a joke! Not even hormones work that fast! But it's too late now. There's no point in regretting it.

Orange Bear realized he had no choice but to trust Liu Ergou. With that thought, he quickly walked away from the villa, hailed a cab, and went home.

Once there, he recorded and posted a video. It was only ten seconds long, but the message was clear: the rumors online were all fabrications, and the photos were not of him. He announced that he would hold an in-person fan meet-and-greet in three days and invited all his fans to come and see the truth for themselves.

After posting the video, Orange Bear began the arduous task of appeasing his business partners.

Meanwhile, as Orange Bear was frantically dealing with the fallout, Lu Shuangyue was slumped on the sofa, the picture of despair.

"Ah, Er Gou! I've heard of people screwing over their parents, their kids, their own relatives, but I've never seen anyone screw over their girlfriend before! How could you make such a promise? Are you trying to drive Baozhi Hall into the ground?!"

Seeing her desperate expression, Liu Ergou just smiled. "What's there to be afraid of? Shuang Yue, I never do things I'm not confident about.

"Just trust me. Relax!

"I'm at least ninety percent sure about this. Actually, I'm confident about that last ten percent too, but I don't want to get ahead of myself. That would just be bragging!"

Hearing his words, Lu Shuangyue rolled her eyes before snuggling into his embrace. "Fine, fine. Things have already gone this far. What else can I do but trust you?"

She lightly poked his cheek. "Just tell me what to do. I'll do whatever you say."

Liu Ergou didn't waste a second and immediately started giving orders. "Shuang Yue, call your assistant right now. Have them gather some medicinal herbs from Baozhi Hall.

"I'll write out a prescription for you. Remember, get only the best quality herbs!

"Then have them delivered to me here. I'll handle the rest!"

Lu Shuangyue stopped hesitating, immediately pulling out her phone to make the call.

About an hour later, her assistant came rushing over in a hurry, carrying a large bundle. He handed the package to Liu Ergou.

Liu Ergou took the bundle, found an empty room, and shut himself inside. Before long, the sounds of CLINKING AND CLANKING began to echo from within.

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