In the editorial department of *Urban Life* magazine, the sound of keyboards clacking rose and fell, painting a busy scene.

Lin Xiaoyu sat in front of her computer, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she put the finishing touches on an article.

Her face showed signs of fatigue, but it couldn’t hide the excitement in her eyes.

Soon, a report titled "From Urban Blight to Healing Light—Feng City’s Willow Catkins Make a Magnificent Transformation" was hot off the press.

The article, written with a vivid touch,

first described how Feng City had completely cleared away the fluffy catkins that filled the air in a short period by purchasing them, giving the urban environment a fresh new look and significantly improving the quality of life for its citizens.

Next, she highlighted Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory’s innovative product—the hemostatic cloth made from willow catkins—and its miraculous effects demonstrated in clinical settings.

To add authority and persuasiveness to the report, Lin Xiaoyu had also specifically interviewed Dr. Tang Dong, a renowned cardiac surgery expert from the City People’s First Hospital.

In the article, she quoted in detail Dr. Tang’s personal experience using the hemostatic cloth in surgery and his heartfelt praise.

During the interview, Dr. Tang had heaped praise on the willow catkin hemostatic cloth, calling its hemostatic effect remarkably good, even exceeding the expectations for traditional hemostatic cloths. He stated that it would be a great boon to the field of surgery.

With the final edits complete, Lin Xiaoyu satisfyingly printed out the article and took it to the editor-in-chief’s office to await approval.

Returning to her workstation, she found that her colleague who sat next to her, Han Yifang, was not there.

Before long, Han Yifang ran back, panting, a triumphant look on her face.

"Yifang, where did you go? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Lin Xiaoyu asked curiously.

Han Yifang mysteriously pulled a small paper box from her bag and handed it to Lin Xiaoyu with a show-offish air. "Look what I managed to snag. Ding’s Pharmaceutical’s willow catkin bandages. As soon as they arrive at the pharmacies, everyone rushes to buy them. If you’re a step too late, they’re gone."

Lin Xiaoyu took the bandages and examined them carefully, asking with curiosity, "Are they really that good? I’ve been hearing about them recently. The market reaction seems to be incredibly enthusiastic."

Han Yifang raised her eyebrows smugly. "Of course! I accidentally cut my hand while chopping vegetables a few days ago. I got one of these bandages from someone, and the pain went away in no time. Plus, the wound healed especially fast and didn’t even leave a scar. I bought a few to keep at home now. They work great and have a long shelf life."

Her eyes darted around, and with a mischievous smile, she said, "Why don’t you cut your hand? I’ll put one on for you so you can experience it firsthand."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaoyu shot her an exasperated look. "Get out of here! Who even says that? Cutting my hand just to try a bandage? Do you think I’m an idiot?"

The two of them laughed and joked around.

...

Inside Kangning Pharmacy, the owner, Zhang Zhigang, was on the phone, his tone pleading. "Manager Wang, you can’t forget about your old customers! We at Kangning Pharmacy have been stocking your products since before Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory even made it big. We’ve had a great partnership all these years..."

From the other end of the line came the laughing retort of Wang Lei, the sales manager of Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory. "Boss Zhang, when have I ever forgotten about you? Haven’t I been supplying you all along?"

Zhang Zhigang hastily explained, "Manager Wang, it’s like this. The bandages you sent me last time were bought out by customers as soon as they arrived. I’m completely out of stock now. I’d like to order another batch."

Wang Lei sighed helplessly. "Boss Zhang, didn’t you just get a shipment yesterday? I specially approved ten boxes for you then, for old times’ sake. Other people only get eight at most. For them to be sold out right after they arrived... isn’t that a bit of an exaggeration?"

Zhang Zhigang said with a pained expression, "Manager Wang, I’m really not kidding you. The demand for our factory’s bandages is through the roof right now. The customers at my pharmacy have practically worn down my doorstep. Please, just approve another ten boxes for me. I’m in a real bind over here."

Wang Lei explained, "Boss Zhang, it’s not that I won’t approve it, it’s that the factory’s supply is genuinely tight right now. The production lines are running at full capacity, but we still can’t keep up with market demand. How about this: for the sake of our long-standing relationship, I can approve two more boxes for you at most. You should know, other people can’t even get two. This should hold you over for now. When the next batch is out, I’ll prioritize restocking you."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhigang was a little disappointed, but it was better than nothing. He could only sigh. "Alright, then. Two boxes it is."

After hanging up, Zhang Zhigang said to the few customers waiting in the pharmacy, "Everyone, I’m truly sorry, but the bandages are in extremely high demand right now. But don’t worry, two boxes will be arriving this afternoon. You can come back and get them then."

When the customers heard this, they were a bit frustrated but also understood, since these bandages were indeed hard to come by these days.

...

「Li’s Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic.」

Li Xu was examining a patient when his phone rang.

It was a call from Elder Li.

"Doctor Li, have you been busy lately?"

Elder Li’s voice came from the other end of the line.

"Elder Li, not too busy."

Li Xu replied with a smile.

"That’s good. I recently tracked down two seasonal dishes, and they taste exceptional. Do you and Sisi have time to come over and try them? I’ll call Xiao Ding too, so the three of us guys can have a proper get-together."

Elder Li invited warmly.

As soon as Li Xu heard that Elder Li had "seasonal dishes" to share, his interest was immediately piqued.

Elder Li was quite the connoisseur of food. Any seasonal dish he mentioned was bound to be a delicacy.

"Of course, Elder Li. We’ll definitely be there."

Li Xu readily agreed.

The next morning, a spirited Ding Kaifang drove to the clinic to pick up Li Xu and Song Sisi, and together they headed for Li Garden.

On the way, Ding Kaifang couldn’t contain his joy, reporting the recent sales figures to Li Xu nonstop. "Doctor Li, you’re truly incredible. The hemostatic cloth is selling well in all the major hospitals. I heard that after one surgeon personally experienced it in an operation, he couldn’t stop praising it. Now many surgeons are specifically requesting our hemostatic cloth. And the bandages are an absolute sensation! The demand at pharmacies is through the roof; they’re almost always sold out as soon as they’re stocked."

He paused, then added, "But we’ve run into a small problem. The supply of willow catkins is starting to fall behind. I’ve already had the marketing department raise the purchase price; it’s four yuan per jin now. Acquiring them from other cities also adds shipping costs. Although the cost has gone up a bit, it’s still very profitable."

Li Xu listened to Ding Kaifang’s report, nodding continuously.

’The system’s information is just too amazing.’

’Not only can it solve a problem plaguing the city, but it can also be converted into economic benefits. It’s truly admirable.’

Soon, the car drove into Li Garden.

Elder Li was busy directing the housekeeper when he saw the three of them arrive and greeted them with a smile.

"Elder Li, what on earth are the seasonal dishes you prepared today? You’ve really piqued my appetite!"

Li Xu asked curiously.

Elder Li laughed heartily and stopped keeping them in suspense. "Today, we’re eating ’caterpillar’ big buns, steamed locust nests, and scrambled eggs with toon!"

"Caterpillars?"

Li Xu was taken aback for a moment, but then he saw the ingredients the housekeeper brought out from the kitchen and had a sudden realization.

It turned out that the "caterpillars" Elder Li mentioned were actually the catkins from poplar trees.

These catkins were long, soft, and shaped like caterpillars. They were a common wild vegetable in the north during springtime, with a delicious and unique flavor.