Bai Ruozhu and her mother arrived at the Du Family's Pharmacy, and it so happened that Shopkeeper Zhou was in the store. Thinking that they had just visited a few days ago and they're back so soon, he thought there must be something urgent, so he hastened to welcome them.
Bai Ruozhu discerned what was on Zhou's mind and told him, "I'm here today not on the account of the toothpaste business, but to ask you for some information."
As the toothpaste business had been better than anyone had expected, and Bai Ruozhu's ingenuity greatly impressed Zhou, he held a strong admiration for her, even though she was only a woman from an ordinary household.
He respectfully bowed to Bai Ruozhu and said, "Please do tell, Madam Bai. Any questions you may have, I will try my best to answer."
Bai Ruozhu smiled and said, "You don't have to be so formal, Shopkeeper Zhou. In fact, I am trying to find a reputable midwife or female doctor in town. As you can see, I am nearly due."
