Part 1: Crafting Simple Soap
In the small, quiet village of Yunshui, Lin Yuer's passion for innovation led her to create something completely new—soap. The people of Yunshui only knew traditional herbal washes and used basic methods to cleanse themselves, but Lin Yuer had a vision of creating a product that would revolutionize personal care in the region. She set about experimenting with simple ingredients: lye, locally sourced oils, and water.
At first, her attempts didn't succeed. The soap was either too soft or didn't have a pleasant scent. But Lin Yuer, persistent as ever, spent days refining the recipe. After much trial and error, she managed to create a batch that hardened properly, lathered beautifully, and left the skin feeling soft and refreshed. Her soap had a light, fresh fragrance, thanks to the rosemary and lavender she had picked from the fields around her house.
Once the soap was perfected, Lin Yuer began selling it at the local market. It was a small start—her first customers were curious villagers who appreciated the gentler alternative to the traditional herbal washes. The positive feedback she received only fueled her desire to expand, and she knew that this was just the beginning.