"Though it looked a little cheap, and the color was not especially vivid, both the texture and flavor were surprisingly good. The water was smooth, without the astringency of ordinary mineral water. It went down gently, almost sliding straight down my throat."
"I had the watermelon flavor. I've only ever eaten watermelon rinds from stores, but I still think this is what watermelon tastes like. The clear sweetness lifted my spirits, and there was none of that greasy industrial-saccharin aftertaste after drinking it—just a faint lingering fragrance."
"After drinking it, my stomach didn't growl at all. What kind of preservatives did you use? The effect is this good?"
The captain glanced at the packaging, then turned and said, "We didn't use any. It's just ordinary water."
"How is that possible! Tell us what kind of sorcery and shady tricks you used!"
"Why wouldn't it be possible? It's ordinary water, just processed by our boss. Still, little brother, you're impressive. You said so much in one breath."
"Yeah, I graduated from the literature department, but arts majors have a hard time finding work, so I could only become a delivery driver. It's a little tiring, but at least I make three thousand yuan a month."
The captain looked at him sympathetically. "Employment outside is really that bad? Even college graduates only make this much?"
"Um..."
"Would you be interested in writing promotional copy for us? It won't interfere with your main job. Just treat it as a side gig."
"We can talk about that later... But is it really one yuan a cup right now? And only three yuan in the future?"
"Is that too expensive?"
"No, it's way too cheap! Wait, why do I feel my blood and energy surging after drinking it? My whole body is full of strength!"