Chapter 635: Chapter 635: The Recipe Leaked!
As evening approached.
Qiao Xi’s studies at the Zhong Family ca to an end, and Mr. Huang was about to leave the Imperial Capital soon. He said the rest would depend on her own practice and insights; no matter how much he taught, he couldn’t teach her everything.
Qiao Xi bid farewell to the old gentleman and received an urgent call from Huo Sijiao on her way back to the Garden Villa.
“Sister-in-law, sothing bad happened at the beauty salon!”
Compared to Huo Sijiao’s panic, Qiao Xi appeared much calr. She had already vaguely guessed the problem that might arise at the beauty salon.
So she said, “Don’t worry, explain the cause and effect clearly.”
Huo Sijiao’s voice was filled with anger: “Today, the Yingyue Pavilion across the street launched a Beauty Cream. It’s said to have whitening and scar-removing ingredients. It’s priced lower than ours, and both mbers and first-ti custors can enjoy it. Upon hearing this, our guests all ran over there to get a mbership.”
Originally, it was thought that today Furong’s business would be better, but unexpectedly, it was rather quiet.
The beauty circle tends to follow trends.
Huo Sijiao said through gritted teeth, “I asked Manager Zhao to gather information, and the Beauty Cream they brought back is exactly like our Jade Skin Ointnt. Even the scent is the sa; our formula must have been leaked! Lu Yingxue is so shaless to imitate it!”
Upon hearing this, Qiao Xi recalled the dicinal scent she had slled on Lu Yingxue.
Unexpectedly, she not only used it herself but also promoted it in the beauty salon.
She reassured Huo Sijiao, “Beauty Cream and Jade Skin Ointnt are not the sa.”
“But they sll about the sa.”
“Jiaojiao, don’t panic. If the Beauty Cream really ca from Lu Yingxue, then there’s no need to worry. Her mixture is incorrect; it’s missing a crucial catalyst. It might have whitening and scar-removing effects, but it’s not as effective as the Jade Skin Ointnt. Over ti, the custors will realize it…”
“Sister-in-law, is it true what you’re saying? Lu Yingxue is truly shaless.”
Qiao Xi, speaking softly on the phone, said, “Doing business involves a lot of competition, so malicious and so good-natured. If Lu Yingxue had truly perfectly replicated the Jade Skin Ointnt, we have already patented it, and we could sue her. But it’s clear she hasn’t figured out our formula, so don’t be anxious.”
Huo Sijiao gradually cald down, sighing, “Sister-in-law, I feel you’ve changed a lot. You’re increasingly like my brother, having that strategic foresight, which makes feel at ease with you around.”
“Bring the Beauty Cream ho for to see when you get a chance.”
“Okay.”
“Jiaojiao, I need to confirm sothing.” Qiao Xi sat in the car, clutching the phone. A vague idea, perhaps dangerous, floated in her mind.
But it could very well be a pitfall for Lu Yingxue.
“Sister-in-law, go ahead.”
“Is the patent we applied for public or confidential?” So patent applications can be confidential upon submission, thus not disclosed unnecessarily.
Huo Sijiao quickly replied, “When I applied for the Jade Skin Ointnt patent, my brother ntioned to keep it confidential. So, I submitted it as a confidential application, and it remains confidential now. I haven’t disclosed this to anyone. Sister-in-law, do you have a plan?”
“Don’t ntion this to anyone, not even the beauty salon’s managers and employees. Also, spread a ssage externally…”
Qiao Xi whispered a few instructions, to which Huo Sijiao agreed one after another.
After a while.
Qiao Xi finally hung up the phone.
The car arrived at the Garden Villa.
She opened the car door and walked into the villa’s living room, only to see Huo Xingzhou already there.
“You’re back so early?”
“There’s a small gathering tonight.” Huo Xingzhou casually set down a docunt and looked at her, “I’ll take you along.”
“What kind of gathering? Do I need to change clothes?”
Qiao Xi placed her things aside and sat down next to him.
Huo Xingzhou held her hand, gently squeezing her fingertip, “No need to change, it’s not very formal. Just treat it as a gathering between friends, go over and show support, and watch so excitent for free.”
Excitent?
Qiao Xi was filled with curiosity, but only realized half an hour after leaving that Huo Xingzhou was taking her to see who was causing a commotion.
…
The central villa in the Imperial Capital’s wealthy neighborhood was brightly lit.
Under the moonlight and snow, it appeared quite poetic.
Several servants borrowed for the occasion arranged the villa’s living room into a small banquet hall, exquisite and beautiful.
The kitchen was bustling with activity.
Tonight was the housewarming party for Zhong Yi and Lu Yingxue.
To show off her harmonious and loving relationship with Zhong Yi, Lu Yingxue specially invited prominent young n and ladies in the Imperial City, along with a few friends.
It wasn’t many people, but all were adept at socializing, making the living room seem lively.
She decided to celebrate the housewarming and only inford Zhong Yi later, allowing him to invite his friends too.
Zhong Yi just responded indifferently.
Lu Yingxue guessed he wasn’t interested in such occasions, so she didn’t think much about it and arranged it herself.
She also sent out a signal that she was moving in for a trial marriage with Zhong Yi and their marriage was unbreakable. Those won hoping to dethrone her were dreaming.
Lu Yingxue offered a platter of freshly cut fruit to the guests, saying, “Have so fruit first. Today isn’t anything official; we’re all young people, don’t be reserved. Ayi still has so work at the company, he’ll be here soon.”
“You’re so considerate, Yingxue.”
“Young Master Zhong is lucky to marry Miss Lu.”
“Will the scar on your face leave a mark?” asked soone, insensitively.
Lu Yingxue touched the bandage on her face and replied, “It will heal. My father’s dical skills are so advanced, and we jointly developed a Beauty Cream that’s very effective. The scar will gradually fade over ti.”
She was confident about this.
Last night she experinted with the Jade Skin Ointnt formula and created the Beauty Cream. After using it overnight, she was surprised to find the redness and swelling on her face had reduced significantly by morning.
It seed to have miraculous effects.
“Is it the Beauty Cream your beauty salon launched? I heard it works well, just one application can make the skin visibly whiter. Truly, traditional Chinese dicine beauty treatnts are the best! Yingxue, you’re amazing.”
Lu Yingxue smiled, her expression a mix of coolness and warmth.
Listening to the praises and flattery from these people.
“Isn’t it normal for Miss Lu to be amazing? She’s the female Hua Tuo of the Imperial Capital; minor scars are no issue for her. Only the Furong Beauty Salon would hype things up so much, unlike Miss Lu who’s so low-key.”
“The Jade Skin Ointnt from Furong Beauty Salon doesn’t work as well as the Beauty Cream, I still prefer going to the Yingyue Pavilion.”
“Miss Lu, we support you.”
Lu Yingxue smoothed things over by saying, “That Young Madam Huo is young but capable. Don’t always put her down; it’s a pity I didn’t stand a fair challenge with her. The acupuncture competition was truly regretful…”
“She simply got lucky! If it weren’t for Xiang Mingzhu’s ddling, Miss Lu wouldn’t have lost!”
“Yeah, what’s Qiao Xi worth?”
When Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou entered the entrance hall, they overheard these remarks.
Her almond-shaped eyes flickered, lips slightly curled up, and she turned to see Huo Xingzhou’s expression.
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