Chapter 14: A Test of Resilience
Not long after her products are introduced at the village festival, Lin Yuer faces her first major setback. A group of elders accuses her of using "unnatural methods" that threaten the village's prosperity. They demand she halt her projects and even suggest dismantling the bathhouse, arguing that her influence has brought strange new illnesses to the village.
Lin Yuer knows these accusations are unfounded, but she can feel the villagers' fear growing. Desperate to protect her work, she approaches Li Wei, asking for his advice. He suggests hosting a public demonstration where she explains her processes in detail, hoping it will reassure the villagers and dispel any misunderstandings.
At the demonstration, Lin Yuer explains each step of her projects, from planting crops to making soaps. She addresses their fears openly, using her engineering background to answer questions with clarity and patience. By the end, many villagers feel reassured, and the accusations against her start to lose weight. Her resilience and honesty win back support, but she understands that with each challenge, her journey becomes more complex.