Chapter 635 The formula has been leaked!
It was getting close to evening.
Qiao Xi's studies at the Zhong family had come to an end, and Mr. Huang would soon be leaving the capital. He said that the rest would depend on her learning through practice, and no amount of instruction would be enough to teach her.
After Qiao Xi bid farewell to the old man, she was on her way back to the garden villa when she suddenly received an urgent call from Huo Sijiao.
"Sister-in-law, something bad has happened! Something big has happened in the beauty salon!"
Compared to Huo Sijiao's panic, Qiao Xi seemed calmer. She had already vaguely guessed what problems might arise in the beauty salon.
So he said, "Don't worry, explain the whole story clearly."
Huo Sijiao said angrily, "Today, the Yingyue Pavilion across the street launched a beauty cream that's said to have whitening and scar-removing properties. It's cheaper than ours, and both members and first-time customers can enjoy it. As soon as our customers heard about it, they all rushed over to sign up for memberships."
I originally thought that Furong's business would be better today, but unexpectedly it was so quiet.
The beauty industry is all about following trends.
Huo Sijiao gritted her teeth and said, "I asked Manager Zhao to find out, and the beauty cream they brought back is identical to our Jade Skin Cream. Even the scent is the same. Our formula must have been leaked! Lu Yingxue is so shameless, she actually copied it!"
When Qiao Xi heard this, she immediately remembered the smell of medicine she had smelled on Lu Yingxue.
Unexpectedly, she not only used it herself, but also promoted it in beauty salons.
She comforted Huo Sijiao and said, "Beauty cream and jade skin cream are different."
“But it smells pretty much the same.”
"Jiaojiao, don't panic. If the beauty cream is really made by Lu Yingxue, then there's no need to be nervous. Her mixture is wrong, and it's missing the most important ingredient. It does have a whitening and scar-removing effect, but it's not as effective as the Jade Skin Cream. Customers will know over time..."
"Sister-in-law, are you telling the truth? Lu Yingxue is so shameless."
Qiao Xi held the phone and whispered, "Business is inherently full of competition, both malicious and well-intentioned. If Lu Yingxue really does perfectly replicate the Jade Muscle Cream, we've applied for a patent, so we can sue her later. But right now, she obviously hasn't figured out our formula, so don't worry."
Huo Sijiao gradually calmed down and said with emotion: "Sister-in-law, I feel that you have changed a lot. You are becoming more and more like my brother, who is in control of everything. I feel at ease with you around."
"When you go home, bring the beauty cream back for me to see."
"OK."
"Jiaojiao, let me confirm something." Qiao Xi sat in the car, gripping her phone tightly. A vague thought emerged in her mind, perhaps a little dangerous.
But it is very likely that Lu Yingxue will fall flat on her face.
"Sister-in-law, you say."
"Is the patent we applied for public or confidential?" Some patent applications can be kept confidential when they are submitted, so they will not be disclosed unless necessary.
Huo Sijiao quickly said, "When I applied for the patent for the Jade Muscle Cream, my brother mentioned keeping it confidential. So I submitted the confidentiality application, so it's still confidential. I haven't disclosed this news to anyone. Sister-in-law, do you have any plans?"
"Don't tell anyone about this, not even the salon's manager or employees. And spread this news..."
Qiao Xi lowered her voice and gave a few instructions, and Huo Sijiao said yes repeatedly.
After a while.
Qiao Xicai hung up the phone.
The car also drove into the garden villa.
She opened the car door and walked into the living room of the villa, only to see Huo Xingzhou there.
"You're back so early?"
"I have a small social event tonight." Huo Xingzhou casually put down a document and looked at her and said, "I'll take you with me."
"What social? Do I need to change clothes?"
Qiao Xi put the things aside and sat next to him and said.
Huo Xingzhou took her hand and gently pinched her fingertips: "No need to change clothes, it's not too formal. Just think of it as a gathering among friends. Come over to show your support and watch the fun for free."
lively?
Qiao Xi was full of doubts, but when she went out half an hour later she found out whose house Huo Xingzhou was taking her to see.
…
A central villa in the wealthy villa area of the imperial capital is brightly lit.
Reflected by the moonlight and snow, it looks even more poetic.
More than a dozen servants were seconded to the villa, and the living room of the villa was decorated into a small banquet hall, which was exquisite and beautiful.
The kitchen is bustling with activity.
Tonight is Zhong Yi and Lu Yingxue’s housewarming party.
In order to show that she and Zhong Yi were still in love, Lu Yingxue specially invited some of the most prominent young men and wealthy ladies in the capital, as well as a few close friends.
There weren't many people, but everyone was a good socializer, and the living room was quite lively.
When she decided to celebrate the housewarming, she told Zhong Yi about it and asked him to invite his friends to come along.
Zhong Yi just responded faintly.
Lu Yingxue guessed that he had no interest in such occasions, so she didn't think much about it and took charge of it herself.
It also sent a signal to the outside world that she and Zhong Yi were going to live together and try marriage, and that their marriage was indestructible. Those women who wanted to squeeze her out of the position were wishful thinking.
Lu Yingxue placed a plate of fresh fruit in front of them and said, "Eat some fruit first. Today isn't a formal occasion. We're all young people, so don't be shy. Ayi has some things to do at the company and will be there soon."
"Yingxue, you are so considerate."
"It is Master Zhong's blessing to marry Miss Lu."
"Will the wound on your face leave a scar?" He was bringing up something irrelevant.
Lu Yingxue touched the gauze on her face and said, "It will be fine. My father's medical skills are so great, we have jointly developed a beauty cream, which is very effective. This wound will gradually fade after a while."
She has the confidence.
Last night, she experimented with the formula for the Jade Skin Cream and created a beauty cream. After using it overnight, she was surprised to find that the redness and swelling on her face had subsided significantly this morning.
It seems to really work wonders.
"Is that the beauty cream your beauty salon sells? I heard it's really effective. I can feel my skin become a shade whiter after just one application. It really is true that Chinese medicine beauty treatments are the best! Yingxue, you're amazing."
Lu Yingxue smiled, her eyes a bit cold.
Listen to these people's praise and compliments.
"Isn't it normal for Miss Lu to be so powerful? She's the female Hua Tuo of the imperial capital. How could she not be able to cure a simple scar? Only Furong Beauty Salon would brag about it. It's not like Miss Lu is so low-key at all."
"The Jade Skin Cream at Furong Beauty Salon isn't as effective as the Beauty Cream. I still prefer going to Yingyue Pavilion."
"Ms. Lu, we support you."
Lu Yingxue tried to smooth things over: "Mrs. Huo is quite capable despite her youth. Please stop belittling her. I actually regret not having a fair competition with her. The Needle Testing Conference is such a shame..."
"She just got lucky! If Xiang Mingzhu hadn't interfered, Miss Lu wouldn't have lost!"
"Yeah, Qiao Xi is nothing!"
When Qiao Xi and Huo Xingzhou entered the entrance hall, they heard such remarks.
Her almond-shaped eyes flickered slightly and the corners of her mouth curled up as she turned to look at Huo Xingzhou's expression.
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