In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar!

A few days later, Health House was bustling with people as usual.

Dr. Zakaria had just finished treating a patient with a fracture when a middle-aged man walked in, clutching his cheek and frowning. He began to gasp for breath, "Doctor... my tooth... my tooth hurts so much..."

"Come, sit down and let me take a look." Zakaria helped the patient sit down and gently examined his mouth with his tools.

Sure enough, one of the molars on the right side was severely decayed, and the surrounding gums were red and swollen, clearly inflamed.

"The cavity was already quite deep and had caused periodontal inflammation."

As Zakaria prepared the sterilization and filling materials, he said:

"Let me take care of it first, clean the inflamed area, and then fill the tooth. But do you usually not pay much attention to oral hygiene?"

The patient's eyes twitched from the pain, and he answered indistinctly, "I...I've loved sweets since I was a child...I can't give them up. Toothache is a chronic problem, it comes and goes."

He sighed: "I've tried almost everything on the market that can be used on teeth, from Mondstadt's alchemical mouthwash to Liyue's tooth powder, and even the herbal juice that's popular in Sumeru. I've spent a lot of money, but this toothache keeps coming back and hasn't improved at all."

Zakaria skillfully performed the cleaning and filling: "Some of these traditional cleaning methods are not effective enough, and some cannot inhibit cavities. For existing cavities, their effectiveness is indeed limited."

He paused, as if suddenly remembering something, and added naturally, "However, you could try a new oral hygiene product recently launched by the Order of the Church."

The patient's eyes lit up, and even the pain seemed to lessen somewhat. He opened his mouth, his voice slightly muffled, "What is it? Where can I buy it?"

"It's called 'Sumeru Toothpaste'." Zakaria finished processing the last bit of filling material. "It was jointly developed by several scholars from the Order of the Church, and I also participated. The formula has been optimized, and its cleaning and care effects are much better than existing mouthwashes and tooth powders."

"It helps prevent tooth decay and relieve gum inflammation. It's available at the daily necessities store directly under the Ministry of Education. You can buy it and try it. Use the matching toothbrush to clean your teeth every morning and evening."

"A general merchandise store directly under the Council of Religious Affairs... That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Dr. Zakaria!"

The patient was overjoyed, his worries replaced by happiness. After thanking them repeatedly, he hurriedly paid the consultation fee and left the Health Center, heading towards the commercial area near the Church of Jesus.

The conversation was not deliberately kept in hushed tones, and many patients and their families waiting inside and outside the consultation room could hear it clearly.

"Sumeru toothpaste? A new product from the Order of the Church?"

"If Dr. Zakaria recommended it, it must be effective! He's the best doctor in Sumeru."

"My husband also suffers from chronic toothaches. When it hurts, he can't sleep all night. We've tried everything, but it hasn't been very effective... I'll go buy some and try it myself."

"The Religious Council's directly affiliated stores sell it, right? I'll remember that."

Quiet discussions spread throughout the waiting area, growing wider as patients moved around.

For ordinary people, backaches and leg pains might be bearable, but the excruciating, sleepless, and unbearable toothache is truly unbearable.

Now that they've heard about a new product endorsed by a well-known doctor and officially launched by the Institute of Education that might be effective, they're naturally tempted.

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Baoshang Street · Jiaolingyuan Daily Necessities Store

The newly installed shelves neatly display two types of Sumi toothpaste: the basic version comes in a plain grass-green cardboard box, while the professional version comes in a dark green cardboard box with silver trim.

In the center of the shop stood several scholars dressed in the robes of the Church of Christ, holding samples and patiently introducing them to the people who stopped to look around.

"Please take a look, everyone. This is the latest oral hygiene product launched by the Order of the Church—'Sumeru Toothpaste'."

A young scholar from the biological theory school held up a sample and said in a gentle voice, "It combines the essence of various rainforest herbs, which can not only effectively clean the dirt on the surface of teeth, but also penetrate deep into the gaps between teeth to inhibit the growth of dental plaque. Long-term use can prevent tooth decay and relieve gum swelling and pain."

Among the onlookers, an older woman muttered skeptically, "It sounds good... but it costs twelve molars a tube, which isn't cheaper than toothpaste."

The middle-aged man next to him nodded in agreement: "Yeah, it's a new thing, who knows how effective it will be?"

Seeing this, the scholar calmly took out an opened sample, squeezed out a small amount onto a piece of wood to show it: "Please look at this paste. It has a fine and even texture. It contains a special abrasive that can gently remove stains without damaging tooth enamel."

"It cleans more thoroughly than mouthwash and adheres to the bristles more easily than toothpaste powder, making it less likely to scatter."

"Furthermore, the professional version also contains ingredients such as Bletilla striata and clove, which can help repair sensitivity and strengthen tooth enamel."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd: "The Order of Education has conducted rigorous testing on this product to ensure its safety and effectiveness. Oral health is crucial to daily diet and quality of life; toothache is no fun. Investing a little for long-term comfort—why not?"

Despite the scholars' detailed explanations, the people still whispered among themselves, their faces showing hesitation.

While the price isn't exorbitant, for ordinary people accustomed to their old cleaning methods, taking the first step to try it always requires a bit of extra push.

Just then, a series of slightly hurried footsteps came from the shop entrance.

A middle-aged man with slightly swollen cheeks hurriedly squeezed in. His eyes swept across the shelves and immediately locked onto "Xumi Toothpaste," a relieved expression appearing on his face.

"This must be the toothpaste Dr. Zakaria was talking about!" he exclaimed to the clerk. "Give me two tubes of the professional version!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd gathered in the store finally became interested.

"Dr. Zakaria recommended it?"

"If the chief physician at Health Home said so, it can't be false!"

"My aunt also has a chronic toothache; I'll have to tell her about it later..."

"Give me two basic models to try too!"

"I want the professional version! My teeth are sensitive, I want to try it and see if it really works."

The hesitation was instantly broken, and the crowd surged forward, pushing and shoving the scholar who had just been explaining.

Compared to the scholars' accounts, the public was clearly more willing to believe the doctor who had always stood by their side.

The shop assistants were busy collecting money and picking up goods, and the originally plentiful stock on the shelves was decreasing at a visible rate.

Some people bought three or four at once, saying they wanted to stock up for their families as well;

Some carefully compared the basic and professional models and ultimately chose the professional model, which had a better reputation.

The customers at Baoshang Street already possess a certain level of high spending power. The products priced between twelve and eighteen mora are not expensive to begin with. Furthermore, with the endorsement of health authorities and the driving force of actual needs, the desire to buy naturally arises.

In less than half an hour, the shelves were empty, and even the display samples were bought by quick-eyed customers.

Those who arrived later could only sigh at the empty shelves and ask the staff when the goods would be back in stock.

Wang Yan, who had been quietly observing from the corner of the shop, finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart upon seeing this scene.

To be honest, he was also worried that the toothpaste wouldn't be suitable for the local climate and environment in Teyvat.

However, it now appears that the superior product, coupled with Zakaria's endorsement, has completely opened up the market.

Of course, he found the patient, but he was a real patient. He also found some people to mingle in the crowd as comedians.

It seems that the results are quite good.

After observing the lively scene, Wang Yan turned to Kavi, who was equally excited, and whispered, "Quickly, have the apprentices at the factory send over another batch of goods! It looks like the amount prepared today is far from enough!"

Kavi's eyes also lit up as he looked at the piles of Mora at the checkout counter and the customers still asking questions, nodding vigorously:

"I'll go inform them right away! This is all money... no, this is all funding for our subsequent research!"

His tone was filled with barely suppressed excitement, as if he could already see the production line running at full speed and project funds flowing in continuously.