Chapter 96: It's an IQ Tax (Part 2)
"Wangshu Tears? What is this? Ouch, why are you still protecting your food?" As soon as Lu Yikang stretched out his hand, he was hit back by Zhao Wenjing.
"Be careful, it's more than 20,000 yuan." Zhao Wenjing rolled her eyes at Lu Yikang.
Lu Yikang was startled and pointed at the small glass bottle in disbelief, "What the heck costs over 20,000? Made of gold? Even gold isn't that expensive!"
"What the hell is this?"
"Skin care essence." Zhao Wenjing replied to Lu Yikang and took out the glass bottle from the wooden box.
"Skin care essence? Twenty thousand for a bottle? That's crazy." When Lu Yikang heard this, it was even harder to understand.
"You don't understand." Zhao Wenjing scoffed at her husband's reaction. "It's said to be priced at 18,888, but you can't even buy it for 20,000 out there right now."
"I underestimated Wang Xueyan before. I didn't expect that she could get Wangshu Tears, which so many people can't buy." Zhao Wenjing looked in the mirror with interest.
Wang Xueyan is the mother of Zhang Xuyang she just mentioned, and the boss lady of Lida.
After saying that, Zhao Wenjing carefully unscrewed the bottle cap after removing her makeup. There is a one-time design between the bottle cap and the bottle body. It will make a snapping sound when twisting it. Only after the glass connection between the bottle cap and the bottle body is broken can the bottle cap be truly unscrewed.
Zhao Wenjing took out the dropper, carefully put a drop on her ring finger, and began to apply it carefully around the corners of her eyes.
"It's selling for 18,000, and you can't even buy it for 20,000? You women are really good." Lu Yikang chuckled, "You really treat the money we men earn as nothing. How can this thing be sold for 20,000? It's obviously an IQ tax."
"What do you know?" Zhao Wenjing sneered. "This has been the hottest topic among the Haixi ladies in recent days."
"It's a limited edition item. Even Huang Lianhai's wife can't buy it now."
As she spoke, Zhao Wenjing squeezed out another drop and applied it to the other side of her eyes and nasolabial folds.
Huang Lianhai is the teacher of Haixi County. There are really few things that even his wife cannot buy.
"Is this true?" Lu Yikang was skeptical. "Is this the only thing? It's more expensive than that injection you guys got?"
Zhao Wenjing seemed to be taking a long time to make up her mind before squeezing out another drop. She glanced at her husband and said, "You don't understand. This is for comprehensive skin improvement. Didn't you stare at Wang Xueyan several times today? Didn't you notice that her skin has improved?"
Lu Yikang appeared indignant but was actually secretly shocked: "You are such a person... When did I stare at her several times? Stop slandering me."
This woman is really good at being a detective. I just took a few glances and discovered everything.
However, even though Wang Xueyan is in her early forties, she has achieved great success and still retains her charm.
Zhao Wenjing sneered twice: "It's no use staring at her. That woman is very snobbish. It is said that Lao Zhang, behind Li Da's back, has several young men. She won't even look down on a scumbag like you."
"You're crazy. I'm not going to talk to you anymore. I'm going to take a shower first." Lu Yikang waved his hand with pretended disdain, took off his clothes and put them in the laundry basket, closed the shower door, and started to take a shower.
When he came out of the shower, he saw Zhao Wenjing still sitting in front of the makeup mirror.
"Jiayan should be back tomorrow, right? She went to visit the school this time, and we have to make plans quickly after she comes back." Lu Yikang asked his wife about his daughter's situation while putting on his shorts.
Zhao Wenjing stared at the makeup mirror. "I'm going to the airport to pick up my daughter tomorrow morning. Oh, and my license plate will be restricted tomorrow. Give me your car and you can take a taxi to school tomorrow."
Lu Yikang sighed: "Actually, I think it's better to stay in China. Jiajia's grades are good enough to keep her in school. Being a university teacher wouldn't be a problem either."
Zhao Wenjing shook her head. "Lu Yikang, why are you here again? What future does Jiajia have in her major if she doesn't go abroad for graduate studies? Is it that easy to get into Columbia University? Do you still want Jiajia to be like you, a lifelong loser?"
"I've already contacted Jiajia. She just returned from studying abroad in Miami and applied directly for the Securities and Exchange Commission. With her Columbia University experience, she'll be promoted to director within a year."
Lu Yikang said angrily, "What's wrong with that stinky old ninth? Didn't our family's wealth come from me teaching one class at a time? Okay, okay. Anyway, you're always right. You're a financial elite, okay?"
"However, I have to remind you that Jiajia has always been in poor health. Although she has been fine for so many years, you can't take it lightly."
"Hey? Old Lu, take a look, are the wrinkles around my eyes much lighter?" Zhao Wenjing looked in the mirror and her voice suddenly became higher.
Lu Yikang took a closer look and said, "I don't see any changes."
At 9:30 the next day, Zhao Wenjing drove Lu Yikang's Camry to Haixi International Airport.
"Jia Jia, Mom is here!" As soon as Lu Jiayan came out of the baggage claim carousel, he saw his mother waving at the railing in the waiting hall.
"Mom!" Lu Jiayan's face still had no expression, but the joy in his eyes could not be concealed at all.
"Let mom see if you've lost weight?" Zhao Wenjing took Lu Jiayan's hand and looked him up and down.
Lu Jiayan shook his head. "In Los Angeles, it's all hamburgers and Coke every day, or super spicy tacos. It's impossible to lose weight."
Zhao Wenjing said distressedly: "That's all junk food, how can you eat it every day? Didn't mom give you several restaurants?"
Lu Jiayan thought to himself, "I'm sick, so I spend a hundred dollars on every meal. Wouldn't it be nice if you could save some of the money you give me for my meals and give it to the novel author?" (I'm not asking for a tip, no! The author needs to have some face! Of course, if there's a tip, then I don't have to worry about face.)
"How is it this time? In the end, it's New York, right? If you ask me, just choose Columbia University. After we come back, we have to start preparing. Don't listen to your dad and say that studying for a master's degree in China is also good. Which actuarial science school in China can compare with Columbia University?" Zhao Wenjing nagging.
Lu Jiayan rolled his eyes inwardly, but knowing Columbia University was his mother's dream school, he could only change the subject: "Hey, Mom, you look a lot younger. Did you get the injections?"
Zhao Wenjing was immediately touched by the feeling. After all, she is my daughter, and she is different from her father, who is an old-fashioned person.
"Really? Really? I think so too. Let me tell you, this essence is amazing. I used it last night and this morning, and the effect is amazing. I estimate that if I use it for a few more days, my skin will be back to what it was ten years ago. No, I can even go back to fifteen years ago."
Zhao Wenjing looked radiant and decided to take her daughter to get her hair done in the afternoon, so that she could adjust to the jet lag at the same time.
As they talked, they walked towards the parking lot. Lu Jiayan struggled to lift the luggage and put it in the trunk of the Camry, then sat in the passenger seat.
"Professor Sterling from Columbia University, we had dinner together the last time I came to Haixi. I'll email him in a few days and include your resume to see if he can write you a letter of recommendation."
"By the way, did you bring him the Haixi specialties I asked you to bring him? Don't think the Mai people are aloof; they're just as susceptible to this."
Zhao Wenjing was educating her daughter while driving out of the airport parking lot.
Lu Jiayan was overwhelmed by what she heard and quickly changed the subject: "By the way, Mom, you just said you only used one bottle of essence? What brand is it? Buy me one too."
Zhao Wenjing's face was almost blooming with laughter. "Most people don't know about this stuff now. Only a small group of wives in Haixi know about it. It's over 20,000 yuan a bottle. It was given to your dad by the parents of his students. You can't buy it."
"I didn't quite believe it at first, but you see, I used it once last night and once this morning. Look at my crow's feet and nasolabial folds, aren't they lighter? Especially the wrinkles and fine lines here are gone, right?"
Lu Jiayan took a closer look and found that it was true.
Although my mother has also been getting injections in the past two years, I don’t know if it’s because of the injector’s technique or Zhao Wenjing’s physical condition, the hyaluronic acid injections have no effect at all, and she has spent a lot of money.
But looking at it now, I don’t think she is ten years younger, but she definitely looks three or four years younger.
The reason why Lu Jiayan is particularly afraid of getting wrinkles is because his mother became ugly after getting wrinkles.
Zhao Wenjing was originally quite pretty, but for some reason, after she developed wrinkles in her forties, her face became increasingly harsh.
Lu Jiayan is particularly afraid that he will become like this when he gets old.
After hearing what his mother said, Lu Jiayan actually became interested.
"Mom, you haven't told me what this essence is called yet."
Zhao Wenjing pursed her lips and smiled, which was quite charming from a few years ago. "It's called Wangshu Tears. The production is too low, and too few people can buy it now."
"Wangshu Tears?" Lu Jiayan was startled. "Why does it sound so familiar?"
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