Not long after Ding Yun saw the message posted by Zhu Lingyun, an unfamiliar phone call came.
"Long time no see, Ms. Zhu.
You've helped me so much, and I finally have a chance to help you once. Can we meet?"
After Ding Yun's final revisions, the Zhu Lingyun in the same timeline as her now possessed all the memories of the little Zhu Lingyun who had contacted Ding Yun, as well as a portion of the memories from the original Zhu Lingyun, who was the client in her original fate.
Thus, she was aware of the mermaid pearls.
However, she worried about any potential repercussions from contacting Ding Yun, which was why she had not revealed herself to Ding Yun until now. She felt Ding Yun had encountered a problem that was difficult to resolve. Simultaneously, her mother had finished taking the mermaid pearls long ago and her health was deteriorating, and her own body was also aging.
There was an urgent need for more mermaid pearls for health and longevity.
This was why she had rashly offered her support, both to reconnect and out of concern that those people might escalate the situation, potentially delaying the release of the mermaid tear health pills.
Besides, how could she not know if the product was good or had side effects? Her mother had been using it for decades. Had there been any issues? She was now over ninety years old and in good health, with no vision or hearing impairments, and could still work in the fields.
Only recently had her health declined slightly, but this decline was relative to her past self; compared to other elderly people her age, she was still incredibly healthy.
"Ah, so, you are Mr. Zhu!
Speaking of which, we can indeed be considered old friends. I've known you for fifteen or sixteen years, and based on your memories, you should have known me for over fifty years and been in private contact for thirty years.
But regardless, thank you.
Your words have truly saved me a lot of trouble. Will this have any impact on you?"
As the primary negotiator of this cross-temporal exchange, Ding Yun easily understood Zhu Lingyun's current situation. While thanking her, she also asked with concern.
Zhu Lingyun on the other end chuckled lightly:
"If the product you've developed has significant harm, or if there are any large-scale accidents, then yes, it would affect me. But my mother and I have used your products extensively. Don't we know if there are any issues? Since the product is fine,
What's the big deal about me speaking up for you?"
"Speaking of which, I should be thanking you. Regardless, you truly helped me eliminate the biggest regret in my life and also made my childhood a little more carefree. It's only right that I help out.
Rest assured, I still have some connections in the medical system and know many people in various universities. I'll put in a good word for them, so don't worry about this!"
"Also, when will your health tonic be on the market? I can't wait to buy some!"
In the end, Zhu Lingyun offered Ding Yun a guarantee while also stating her request.
Ding Yun, of course, understood her meaning, and she also chuckled lightly, replying cheerfully:
"Why would you still need to buy it?
Here, give me an address, and I'll send some to you. I'll send some to you regularly from now on."
What Ding Yun didn't say was that she would continue sending them until Zhu Lingyun and her mother passed away.
This was considered inauspicious to mention, but it was also something they should both understand implicitly.
Perhaps it was because little Zhu Lingyun had never been polite with Ding Yun after their first transaction years ago, that Zhu Lingyun was also straightforward now.
She expressed her thanks readily, accepted the offer, and then specifically cautioned:
"Ms. Zhu, some things we should both be clear about: the origin of your mermaid pearls is absolutely unusual, and it might not even be a product of our world. I'm not saying this to threaten you.
I just hope you can be a little more cautious.
If possible, it would be best if you could crack the technology for synthesizing the effective components of mermaid tears within your lifetime.
Otherwise, your descendants will never have peace.
I probably won't live much longer and can't protect you for much longer, so you must take care of yourself.
Also, over the years, I've also done some research on mermaid pearls and the mermaid tears within them, and I've made some breakthroughs. However, my energy has waned in recent years, and I lack more raw materials for my experiments. Therefore, progress has been stagnant for many years.
I don't plan to continue researching this anymore.
Later, I will send you all my research findings and experimental data from these years. I hope you can continue the research based on my achievements."
"I understand. In fact, I started trying to decipher mermaid tears several years ago, but there haven't been many breakthroughs. I believe your research findings and experimental data will greatly accelerate the cracking process.
You will undoubtedly be one of the contributors then!
Don't refuse. Not only did you provide a lot of help, but simply putting your name on the final achievement will provide immense authority. So, it's actually us benefiting from you. Thank you for the trouble!"
"Alright, if you encounter any problems, you can ask me anytime. Even if I don't know, I can help you ask other colleagues. We won't let down this credit. That's all for now, let's meet again when we have time!"
"Okay, I'll see you when I'm done with my busy schedule!"
During the time Ding Yun and Zhu Lingyun were on the phone, the public opinion on the internet underwent a dramatic shift. Many people were busy deleting posts, apologizing, and even actively criticizing the skincare companies and so-called experts and professors who had stirred up trouble earlier.
It could be said that Zhu Lingyun's words were more effective than any online trolls.
And more convincing to the public.
This was the true authority of a credible figure, something ordinary experts and professors could not match. No amount of titles could compare to the authority brought by individuals with tangible achievements and significant contributions to humanity, society, and even the nation.
The common people revered strength.
They revered contributors and sacrificers even more.
Thus, Ding Yun's crisis was resolved with remarkable ease. Not only did the sales of mermaid tear skincare products reach new heights, but the health pills that had just gone on sale were sold out in seconds. Even the pre-sale, which was postponed by a month, saw the same result.
After all, everyone knew that Zhu Lingyun's mother was over ninety years old and still in excellent health, and Zhu Lingyun herself had personally stated that her mother had taken many mermaid tear health pills. With such a living advertisement, who wouldn't believe it?
Therefore, people rushed to buy.
After all, this was something that could extend life.