How to Deal with Having the Villainous Tyrant’s Child Chapter 32

Chapter 32

After interrogating Aunt Du, Lu Hanzhi found himself sinking back into confusion.  

Aunt Du claimed she had never even met Su Wan’ning.  

Yet, despite never meeting her, she could still manipulate the storyline. If she didn’t possess some kind of special tool, then this golden finger ability was truly overpowered.  

At first, Lu Hanzhi had assumed Su Wan’ning’s golden finger ability was a form of mental attack. But from what Aunt Du revealed, it seemed she had more than just that up her sleeve.  

Lu Hanzhi was on the verge of despair. Why hadn’t he been consulted before getting thrown into this transmigration mess?  

If someone had just asked him, he would have chosen to drop dead on the spot rather than go through all this trouble only to die anyway.  

Oh well. Might as well take a gamble—turn a bicycle into a motorcycle.  

In his past life, after working tirelessly for over a decade, he had still ended up as nothing more than an office worker stuck in a cubicle. At least now, he had managed to become a Wang Fei.  

Thinking about it that way, it wasn’t too bad.  

Risk and reward often went hand in hand.  

Under the blazing late summer sun, Lu Hanzhi returned to his room, took the sleeping Ah Chan from Ah Man’s arms, and went inside to complete his missions.  

These past few days, he had been feeling more at ease, thanks to having some exchange points on hand. He had kept a reserve of ten points in the system and had also exchanged for two defensive talisman papers.  

He was looking for the right opportunity to find something suitable to give to Lu Siwei.  

Thinking back to that night, Lu Siwei had seemed drowsy the entire time. If it hadn’t been for Madam Lu assisting him, he might have fallen asleep completely.  

The fragile bond between him and that so-called father had shattered the moment he gave birth to his child. Anything he offered, that plastic-hearted father would hardly cherish.

For now, he would just set it aside and see if an opportunity arose in the future.  

Lu Hanzhi lay down on his bed and entered his mental space to continue his missions.  

As soon as he entered, the system issued a warning: “Alert: If the host remains here for too long, the storyline will develop in an uncontrollable direction. Please accept your next mission as soon as possible to maintain the stability of this dimension’s plot.”  

Lu Hanzhi had figured it out long ago—this system had been leading him into a trap from the very start.  

No matter how much it sugarcoated things, it would never be as simple as it seemed on the surface.  

He didn’t even want to argue with it anymore. After all, arguing was pointless.  

Still, he couldn’t help but roll his eyes and say, “What’s the rush? You pile so many plotlines on me and still expect me to complete missions? Shouldn’t I at least finish the existing ones first? Honestly, if you had just told me from the start that I could never escape this setup, I wouldn’t have bothered resisting. I ran myself ragged escaping to the countryside, only to end up having to go back and be a Wang Fei anyway.”  

The system: …What’s with this sarcastic tone?

Lu Hanzhi walked over to the mission panel and accepted the first mission of the second phase:  

“Please bind a new area. This mission rewards one exchange point.”

The new area did not disappoint—it was just as bad as the first one. It was a pigsty.  

However, it was conveniently located near the soapberry grove, making the two highlighted areas complement each other. Together, they looked quite dazzling, in a gaudy sort of way.  

The system’s voice chimed in again: “Congratulations, host, for binding a new area. You have gained one exchange point. A new system mission has been issued. The host may collect it at any time, though delaying for too long may affect the plot of this dimension. Please complete the mission as soon as possible!”

Lu Hanzhi was getting sick of the system’s constant reminders. It kept nagging him over and over about the mission progress.  

Annoyed, he snapped, “I know, I know! I’ll do it soon!”  

Then, he accepted the next mission of this phase: “Increase the GDP of this area to a daily average of 3 taels of silver, calculated based on a ten-day average. The GDP panel has been updated, and the host can now view relevant data. As a first-time mission, a 100% revenue boost buff has been granted. This buff will last until the mission is completed. Mission reward: 5 exchange points, 1 beginner-level treasure chest. No time limit. Please complete it as soon as possible!”

“Increase the total GDP to a daily average of 150 taels of silver, based on a ten-day average.  

No additional buff for this mission—the host must rely on personal effort. Mission reward: 5 exchange points, 1 beginner-level treasure chest. No time limit. Please complete it as soon as possible!”

Lu Hanzhi, who now had to rely solely on his own effort: Speechless.JPG

So, the revenue boost buff was only available for the initial development phase, but after that, it was gone.  

Newly unlocked areas would repeat the first phase’s missions, but overall earnings would also have minimum requirements.  

In other words, in the second phase, he had to fulfill two conditions simultaneously—but in return, he would receive two sets of rewards.  

That seemed fair enough. He would just have to grind through the missions.  

Actually, with the palace’s procurement orders, he had already managed to raise the average daily GDP to over 100 taels. His current ten-day average was around 110 taels.  

With that foundation, further increases wouldn’t be too difficult.  

However, the main focus of this mission wasn’t total GDP—that could be handled through Han Ji Fragrance House.  

The real challenge was this newly acquired pigsty. Based on what he knew about the estate, there were only about a dozen pigs ready for slaughter and two pregnant sows about to give birth.  

Judging by the market prices of this era, a single pig could sell for around 3,000 wen, which equaled 3 taels of silver.  

Selling those dozen pigs right away would guarantee a strong start.  

But that wouldn’t work!  

Given the system’s usual antics, if he sold them all now, the next mission—raising the daily income to 30 taels, then 100 taels—would become impossible.  

If all the pigs were sold off now, what would he do in the future?  

Lu Hanzhi’s head ached at the thought, but then a sudden idea struck him.  

There were actually plenty of valuable byproducts from pigs. For instance, he had been using pig pancreas to make fragrant soap.  

Additionally, many high-end balms could be made from pig fat.  

He recalled reading in historical records that Empress Dowager Cixi had a secret skincare formula that used pig fat.  

He vaguely remembered the formula involved papaya and apricot kernels. Applied morning and night, it was said to have whitening and acne-scar-reducing effects.  

Lu Hanzhi figured he could modify the formula—adding natural preservatives, medicinal herbs, and fragrances. If he blended it well with the pig fat, he could create an excellent all-natural skincare product.

This type of face balm worked best when used together with fragrant soap.  

After washing with fragrant soap, the face would inevitably feel a bit dry.  

Even though Lu Hanzhi had added moisturizing ingredients, it was still difficult to achieve lasting hydration, especially in autumn when the air drained moisture from the skin.  

Before butchering a pig, he needed to first make the balm and test its effects.  

Unlike fragrant soap, the balm couldn’t be stored for long periods, so he also had to determine its shelf life.  

Even though he included propolis—a substance that not only enhanced beauty but also acted as a natural preservative—he still needed to consider how long a balm-like product would last.  

That afternoon, he sent Qin Se to buy a pound of lard. Then, he personally placed a copper pot over the fire and rendered a large bowl of lard.  

He set up his workstation with great flair, enlisting Luan Feng to assist him. She helped grind the ingredients he had gathered into a smooth paste.  

In reality, he hadn’t used anything particularly extraordinary—just aloe vera gel, propolis, ambergris, and almonds, carefully blended in specific proportions.  

After meticulously grinding and mixing everything together, Lu Hanzhi tested a small amount on the back of his hand and then brought it to his nose to smell. To his surprise, it seemed quite pleasant.  

All of these were high-quality ingredients. Combined with the moisture-locking properties of lard, the balm would provide effective skincare benefits.  

Moreover, since it was made entirely from natural ingredients, it was unlikely to cause allergic reactions.  

Of course, he would list all the ingredients clearly. After all, some people might still be sensitive to certain components, and consumers had the right to be informed.  

Once he had finished making the balm, he didn’t immediately send for a pig to be slaughtered. Instead, he poured the balm into small porcelain jars and distributed one to each of the maids around him. He instructed them, “Apply a thin layer after washing your face with fragrant soap in the morning and evening. A small amount, the size of a mung bean, is enough—do not use too much.”  

The maids, filled with curiosity, opened their jars and took a sniff. A rich and pleasant fragrance wafted out.  

Qin Se had never been one to care much about beauty. As long as her clothing was neat and proper, she was content.  

But upon smelling the balm’s scent, she was deeply captivated.  

She was often out and about, and her skin naturally suffered from the exposure.  

Especially in summer, with the sun and wind constantly battering her, even though her features were delicate, her complexion had darkened somewhat.  

Lu Hanzhi instructed everyone to observe whether they experienced any redness, itching, or other reactions. He also wanted their feedback on the balm’s effects.  

If they encountered any problems, they could report them to him at any time.  

Considering that the market was flooded with unregulated products in ancient times, Lu Hanzhi was remarkably conscientious. At the very least, he monitored his product’s clinical effects.  

The testing period was three days. If no issues arose within that time, he would begin mass production and put it on the market.  

As expected, three days later, the maids in the estate were utterly enamored with the balm.  

Qin Se, in particular, was especially affected. One day, she went out on an errand with Zai Yu. As they walked together, Zai Yu inadvertently glanced at her face, then hesitated, as if a bit embarrassed. A moment later, he blurted out, “Qin Se, your complexion has been looking really good lately.”  

At first, Qin Se didn’t think much of it. But that evening, she received a small box of pastries from Zai Yu—along with a love letter tucked inside.  

Although Qin Se had no romantic interest in Zai Yu, whom she had grown up with, this was, after all, the first time in her life that she had attracted someone’s attention in this way. Thinking about it, she couldn’t help feeling a little excited.

Qin Se had never once asked Lu Hanzhi for anything. But now, with a shy expression, she went to him and requested another jar of balm. After carefully applying it, she found that her skin really did feel much smoother.  

With that, Lu Hanzhi made a decisive move—he had a fully grown pig butchered. He extracted the pig’s pancreas and lard, ensuring that the remaining meat and offal weren’t wasted. He turned them into marinated dishes, blood sausages, and dried meat.  

As he worked, the kitchen staff watched in stunned silence. The expressions on their faces clearly read: “So this can be done?” Their admiration for their third young master swelled like a mighty river, stretching on endlessly.  

After that, Lu Hanzhi instructed Zai Yu to acquire a small snack shop. It didn’t need to be big—just about ten square meters would do.  

After all, one pig wouldn’t yield much lard, so the shop wouldn’t be able to operate for long before running out of stock.  

However, on the very first day the balm hit the shelves, the young ladies of the city went wild.  

Lu Hanzhi’s mission for the day was thus completed effortlessly.  

Since a single pig didn’t produce much lard, those who hadn’t managed to buy a jar lingered in front of Han Ji Fragrance House, unwilling to leave.  

Just then, a soft sedan chair stopped outside the shop. A young lady with rosy cheeks and a lively expression peeked out, turning to the maid beside her. “What place is this? Why is it so crowded?”  

The maid also peeked out, glanced at the shop sign, and answered, “Your Highness, you may not be aware, but this is the most popular shop in the capital lately. Han Ji Fragrance House only sells one product—fragrant soap. It has now become an essential item for noble young ladies. Today, they must be launching something new. If Your Highness is interested, why not go and take a look?”  

After a pause, she added, “Oh, right. This shop belongs to the new Prince An’s Wang Fei.”  

Upon hearing the title “new Prince An’s Wang Fei,” the young lady inside the sedan chair frowned.

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