The old man's face still held a jovial smile, but upon seeing Gu Zi's agitation, he sought to calm her. "So that's what it is," he said soothingly. "The medicine you're talking about is a laxative powder. I can certainly prepare some for you, but what you do with it is none of my business."
Gu Zi, seeing that the old man harbored no suspicions, felt a sense of relief. Her guess had been correct: Ah Zhuang had indeed purchased the medicine a few days ago.
Moreover, she could tell that as she recounted her acquaintance with Ah Zhuang, the old man's gaze had taken on a certain suggestive quality. He likely thought she was a woman with a questionable relationship with Ah Zhuang. This was indicative of Ah Zhuang's reputation for being entangled in numerous romantic affairs.
