Early the next morning, the entrance to the Reach the Summit Shop was decked with masses of flowers, colorful flags, and floral carpets, creating a festive scene.
Four or five thousand people had already gathered there, and plenty more were still streaming over.
As everyone waited with craning necks, the doors of the Reach the Summit Shop finally opened slowly.
Crackle, pop...
Amid the lively crackling of firecrackers, Du Shu strolled out of the shop with its staff.
So young? The sight of Du Shu's face took everyone aback.
Du Shu glanced at the sea of people outside. Though he had anticipated this turnout, his heart still gave a jolt.
Drawing a deep breath, Du Shu raised a hand to signal for silence. With a faint smile, he announced in a ringing voice, "Allow me a brief introduction. My surname is Du, and I currently oversee the Reach the Summit Shop. You may call me Shopkeeper Du!
"Despite our opening on such short notice, so many friends have come to support us. I am deeply honored.
"I believe you are all brimming with curiosity about Reach the Summit-and just as much skepticism!"
"You want to know what exactly Reach the Summit is, where we came from, and what we intend to do. Of the pills advertised outside, which are real, and which are fake?
"I will now reveal the answers, one by one!"
After managing the Reach the Summit Shop for so long, Du Shu had gradually grown accustomed to such business occasions, having started as an ordinary lineage disciple.
Now confident and composed, he explained loudly, "Reach the Summit is a faction, and the Reach the Summit Shop is a core business under Reach the Summit.
"Our shop specializes in pills, and we have always upheld one standard: every