Chapter 275 Extra: Medical Beauty Products
When Ou's mother sent her daughter Ou Xiaoxue to a senior high school cram school, she no longer sat and waited for three hours. Instead, she quickly turned around and went to a medical beauty equipment experience store in the mall.
She discovered this store by chance. There is no forced sales of any products, but rather a display and experience of various products. Whether you buy or not, you will receive warm greetings and service from the store staff. If you are interested in a device, they will explain it to you in detail and patiently. You can try it out in the store for free and leave without spending a penny or being looked down upon.
From the beginning, Ou's mother had come with the mindset of getting a free massage chair. Since there was no money involved, the experience was fine, and no one was forced to leave, she simply lay there with her eyes closed until her daughter's class was over. While that might have drawn some glares, it was still much more comfortable than sitting on the bench outside the cram school.
I didn’t expect that once I entered, the entire store was decorated like a high-end beauty salon.
Various styles of exquisite instruments and equipment are displayed inside, and there are several young and handsome receptionists who are waiting with smiles and enthusiastically asking about the guests' needs.
Ou's mother couldn't just ignore the offer, so she asked what she could try for free, emphasizing the word "free." She could easily spend tens of thousands of yuan on her credit card to enroll her daughter in tutoring or extracurricular classes, but when it came to her own needs, she often hesitated for a long time over a fifty-yuan item.
She originally thought that it would be impossible for a customer with no intention of shopping to experience so many expensive-looking instruments, but unexpectedly the receptionist replied with a smile that any product on display in the store could be tried. Not only that, she would be given an instruction brochure later. If there was something in the brochure that the customer was interested in, and it was available, she could try it immediately. If it was out of stock, she could make an appointment to have it shipped from headquarters for the customer to experience.
All services are free of charge, not only the experience is free, but you can also drink free water when sitting on the massage chair.
Mrs. Ou was like she had discovered a treasure, and she immediately felt at ease to experience it. She didn't even ask for a picture book, just lay in the massage chair and drink water. When the receptionist asked her if she had any needs, she said she wanted to try it first without any invitation, and they didn't push her.
Judging from the exterior of this store, its decoration is high-end and luxurious, which makes ordinary people feel daunted. However, Mother Ou had seen the world in her early years, so of course she would not be afraid of such a small threshold. Once she came in, as long as she was thick-skinned, she could rest for free without spending a penny.
After coming here a few times, almost every receptionist in the store knew Mother Ou. They still greeted her with a smile and never drove her away even though she was just sitting in the massage chair and drinking water for free. Sometimes when there were not many customers, the receptionist would even chat with her.
Only then did Ou Mama realize that this store was also a chain store, with stores in several well-known supermarkets across the country, and all of them offered free trials. The products sold were not only those that were visible on the surface, but also many technologically advanced new products.
The high-end beauty salon that used to be opened near Ou Mama's home and the nationally renowned medical examination chain organization were actually both owned by the same group, and the founder of that famous group was General Manager Lin Ruoyan.
Isn't Lin Ruoyan in real estate? Mother Ou's information was still stuck on the concept of Lin's Real Estate Company. At most, she had heard that Lin Ruoyan invested in film production and later built several large movie studios in several major cities.
But thinking back, those days of drinking coffee and chatting in the cafe at Lin Ruoyan's courtyard homestay were so many years ago. Now, second-hand housing prices at Lin's real estate luxury homes start at over 100,000 yuan per square meter, and they're still hard to come by. Although Lin Ruoyan last spoke in the kindergarten group three years ago, when Ou Xiaoxue had just started a key high school, the memory of her mother was still fresh in her mind, and she was deeply moved beyond words.
Ou Xiaoxue's admission to a key high school was considered by her mother to be a step above many of her peers, a fact worthy of boasting. Unexpectedly, Lin Ruoyan's son, Lin Mengxi, had already taken the Gaokao at the age of 15 and scored so high. Unfortunately, he didn't go abroad and instead attended a GF University of Science and Technology outside of Beijing.
She can't compare to the child's mother, nor can she compare to the child's own daughter. Although Mother Ou doesn't admit it, she has already looked up to Lin Ruoyan in her heart.
Mother Ou's mindset shifted quickly. Since it was a shop invested by Lin Ruoyan, she felt free to try it out. She knew Lin Ruoyan had plenty of money. A shop like this would be willing to invest in renting space in a busy shopping mall and offering free experiences to customers. Small companies simply couldn't afford that. Furthermore, this newly built mall might have Lin's Real Estate holdings, so the shop might not have to pay rent, so it was just a casual build.
After another mother in the cram school discovered Mother Ou's whereabouts, she followed her to the experience store. The other mother was shy and quickly asked about various instruments and products, and even asked Mother Ou for advice.
This mother is quite fat and is consulting about a weight loss device.
"Mom Ou, I see that you maintain such a good figure. There must be some secret. Can you tell me a little?" Mom Liu asked with a smile.
Mother Ou was flattered and smiled and replied, "As for me, I just exercise more and practice yoga with my daughter."
Mother Liu showed an envious look: "You are so lucky to have a daughter. My silly son doesn't like to exercise, and neither do I. It would be great if I could just lie down and lose weight."
The receptionist immediately began to promote the benefits of this slimming device. "You two have excellent taste. This device is a new product we launched this year. It's connected to a mobile app and can be controlled at will. It's simply worn on the stomach, and it's electrically powered, so you don't have to move it at all. Look at this one. You can wear it around your waist while working, watching TV, sitting, or lying down. The device indicates that the user will burn fat locally through exercise. There are also models for the legs and arms, depending on where you want to lose weight. Look, this is the European standard certificate. Download the app to read other customers' reviews and decide if it's right for you..."
Mama Ou had looked at various weight-loss products. Although she looked well-proportioned, her belly fat was becoming increasingly noticeable as she aged. She was constantly searching for a more convenient and energy-saving way to lose weight without interfering with other activities. Yoga was something she only boasted about to others; the real deal was that everyone who practiced it was incredibly hard.
Following the receptionist's patient explanation, both Ms. Ou and Ms. Liu tried out the slimming device for 20 minutes while flipping through the latest product brochure.
If there is something unclear in the picture album, the receptionist will patiently explain it, and they will never persuade the customer to buy unless the customer asks.
Mama Ou could tell the receptionist truly believed their products were excellent, making the guests feel they'd be missing out if they didn't buy them, so she naturally asked about the prices. Because these products were independently developed in China, without the hefty patent fees of Europe and the US, the prices were surprisingly much cheaper than expected. They were also specifically designed for Chinese physiques, which was very appealing.
Some cautious customers might schedule more experiences, and they're not resistant. After all, compared to similar products from other manufacturers, this product looks exquisite, its principles sound advanced and technologically advanced, and most importantly, its service is far more thoughtful than that of a typical small factory store.
The store is a chain, and any experience store is also a repair shop, with guaranteed after-sales service. If there is a problem with the equipment, it is covered by the national warranty. No matter who is at fault, a new one will be replaced on the spot to ensure that the customer does not delay use and efficacy.
Of course, there are some medical beauty products that require professional operation. In this case, a store is needed to help make appointments with beauty salons and arrange for customers to experience high-end beauty salons for free.
Comparing herself to the generous Mama Liu, Mama Ou's secret competitive spirit was also aroused. Not only did she buy a waist slimming device, she also made an appointment at a nearby beauty salon to experience the acupuncture treatment program. The program has many functions, including acupuncture for weight loss, regulating qi and blood, and removing dampness from the body.
Although Mother Ou only spent a few hundred yuan on the weight loss device this time, she felt that she would most likely continue to spend money at the beauty salon invested by Lin in the future.
I had spent so much time building up my mental defenses before trying it, but they were instantly shattered by the arrival of another classmate's mother. And before I knew it, all the accumulated guilt from trying out the free White Girl ticket had transformed into a driving force for spending. Looking back, I felt like I was possessed. My mindset was completely controlled, and I was completely willing to spend money, thinking I had gotten a great deal.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
