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description: "Since the news broke about bayberries being soaked in chemicals, their sales have plummeted, and there have even been instances of merchants dumping bayberries into the Oujiang River. Some merchants are now starting to give away bayberries for free. The strange thing is, everyone knows these bayberries have been soaked in chemicals, but as soon as they're free, people immediately line up for them."
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author: "[浩浩荡荡地](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/19784218.md)"
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# Since the news broke about bayberries being soaked…