Chapter 67

“Tomorrow, I’ll check if we have enough ingredients to refine the Hair Growth Pills. If we do, I’ll make a batch right away. If not, I’ll go to the herbal market with Changqing to buy what we need.”

Shen Lihuan clapped her hands. This Hair Growth Pill was her little money-maker, so she wanted to refine it as soon as possible.

“Alright, once you’ve made them, sell a few to my friend first. I’ll make sure to get you the best price.”

Gu Tingyu ruffled his niece’s hair, a sly smile appearing on his face. Shen Lihuan glanced at him playfully and laughed. “Uncle, are you taking this chance to extort your friend? I like it~”

Gu Tingyu chuckled. “Of course! It’s precisely because he’s my friend that I have to rip him off a little. Don’t worry, he’s not short on money—just short on hair. If this can cure his baldness, even at a million per pill, there will still be a market for it.”

People are naturally drawn to appearances. A good-looking face is an asset in the business world—no one wants to work with someone who looks greasy and overweight.

There are plenty of wealthy people in the capital. A mere million is nothing to them.

“Thanks, Uncle, but I don’t think your friend needs to pay. If the Hair Growth Pill works for him, just have him help spread the word. That way, we’ll save on advertising costs.”

After all, he was Uncle’s friend. For Uncle’s sake, she wouldn’t charge him.

Gu Tingyu understood her reasoning, and it warmed his heart like a sip of warm water.

“Then, Lihuan, when you make the pills, make a few more. Mom has some friends with hair loss problems—I’ll send them a pill each and ask them to help promote it for you.”

Gu Qinglan thought of her friends and immediately reserved a few pills for them.

“Of course. Dad, if you have any friends with hair loss problems, you can give them some too.”

Shen Lihuan was fair in her dealings. Since both Uncle and Mom were getting Hair Growth Pills, Dad couldn’t be left out.

Shen Jiashu, who was peeling a peach for his wife, nodded and smiled in relief. His daughter was thoughtful—she hadn’t forgotten about him.

Gu Qinglan loved peaches, but she disliked their fuzzy skin and found peeling them gave her goosebumps. Rather than deal with it herself, she’d rather eat fewer peaches. Because of this, Shen Jiashu became her dedicated “peeling machine.” Whenever peaches were in the house, he could always be found patiently peeling them on the sofa.

A true model husband.

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After dinner, Shen Lihuan and You Changqing went for a walk, this time not just in the small garden but all the way to a nearby plaza.

The plaza was spacious, with two walking paths lined with lush greenery and fragrant flowers. In the center, there was a fountain where many people tossed coins in for good luck.

On the far right side, there were two basketball courts where local boys gathered to play. Parents, unwilling to let their children roam alone, sat nearby at stone tables, chatting while fanning themselves. When the kids got too rowdy, they would call out, “No roughhousing! No fighting!”

By the time Shen Lihuan and You Changqing arrived, the boys were already in the midst of an intense basketball game. Parents cheered them on like passionate fans.

Shen Lihuan and You Changqing exchanged knowing smiles, lacing their fingers together as they walked down a path.

The breeze was gentle, the air filled with the scent of flowers. They didn’t speak much, but the silence between them was warm. Sometimes they exchanged glances, sometimes they bumped shoulders. As they passed other strollers, people would give them friendly or admiring looks.

Halfway through, You Changqing suddenly whined, “Lihuan, my feet are sore. I don’t want to walk anymore.”

Her voice was soft and sweet, full of playful affection.

Shen Lihuan instantly knew she wanted a piggyback ride. Smiling indulgently, she crouched down a little ahead of her. “Come on, I’ll carry you.”

You Changqing cheered and quickly climbed onto her back, wrapping her arms around Shen Lihuan’s neck. In her ear, she whispered excitedly, “Lihuan, you’re the best.”

Shen Lihuan stood up easily, carrying her without effort. “Silly, if I don’t treat you well, then who will?”

Her voice was so gentle that You Changqing felt her heart melt. She kicked her legs playfully, becoming like a busy little bee, constantly fussing over Shen Lihuan.

“Lihuan, are you tired? I’ll massage your shoulders.”

“Lihuan, are you hot? I’ll wipe your sweat.”

“I’m not tired, and I’m not hot. Your wife is super strong!”

Shen Lihuan answered each time with exaggerated pride.

You Changqing blushed, covering her face as her thoughts drifted to something more… heart-racing.

Even though she loved being carried, You Changqing was considerate. Knowing she weighed over 90 pounds, she didn’t want Shen Lihuan to overexert herself. Eventually, she asked to be put down.

By the time they finished their walk, the fullness from dinner had faded. They made their way to the fountain pool, the busiest spot in the plaza.

Following the crowd, they exchanged coins and each made a wish before tossing them into the water.

“Lihuan, what did you wish for?”

You Changqing suddenly jumped onto Shen Lihuan, clinging to her with curiosity.

Shen Lihuan steadied her, making sure she wouldn’t fall. “Hmm, I wished for my family to be happy and healthy.”

You Changqing pouted a little, disappointed. “That’s it? Don’t you want us to be together forever?”

That had been her own wish.

Shen Lihuan chuckled, gently placing You Changqing back down before pulling her into a tight hug.

“Silly girl, why would I make a wish for something I can control? I don’t need to hope—we will always be together, no matter what.”

You Changqing’s eyes lit up instantly, brighter than the stars in the sky.

“Lihuan…”

She murmured the name that had become the center of her world. Had she saved the world in her past life? How else could she have been lucky enough to meet Shen Lihuan in this one?

Li Huan was so outstanding, so powerful. She had to work even harder—she wanted to stand side by side with Li Huan as a queen!

You Chang’s green eyes were filled with unwavering determination.

…

Qiu Rongxin was indeed very talented in design. Shen Lihuan really liked the bottles she had designed and specifically used them to package the premium version of their skincare products. Since it was a premium edition, the price was naturally higher.

Qiu Rongxin was thrilled by Shen Lihuan’s approval. She finally felt like she could repay Miss Shen.

Shengyan was a new company, but Shen Lihuan was not stingy with her employees. While it couldn’t compare to the deep pockets of Jialan or the Shen family, Shengyan’s salary levels still ranked among the top ten in the industry.

Qiu Rongxin joined the design department, earning nearly ten thousand yuan a month, plus bonuses—a significant amount. She was immensely grateful to Shen Lihuan for giving her such a high-paying job. Every day, she went to work with enthusiasm, her confidence growing. Her delicate and charming appearance attracted a lot of attention, even surprising Shen Lihuan when she saw her at the office.

It seemed that having a career truly made a woman glow. No wonder housewives often looked so exhausted—dealing with household chores all day made it difficult to realize their own value.

October 5th arrived quickly. Ever since Shengyan’s official website announced the new product launch on this date, countless online users had been eagerly waiting to place orders or visit the stores.

Many of them were die-hard fans of Yao Linyu. The moment Yao Linyu promoted it on Skynet, they took note. Coming from a wealthy family and earning royalties from her writing, Yao Linyu was far from short on money. She wouldn’t deceive her fans just for a little advertising revenue.

This was the trustworthy image she had built over years of writing—no one doubted her recommendations.

Another group eagerly awaiting the launch was wealthy socialites, who had been influenced by Li Yuehong, Tan Yunyi, and their sister Yuanchuchen.

After all, they had personally witnessed the transformation of Li Yuehong and her sisters. Their faces had become porcelain-smooth, fair, and radiant, making them look years younger.

Women always pursued beauty and youth—how could they not be tempted?

The day before October 5th, Ye Muyan called Shen Lihuan.

“Lihuan, Mu Xi is gradually recovering! Your medicine really works—he can now remember things from before he was twelve!”

Ye Muyan was so emotional that his voice nearly broke. He had waited too long for this day. Every night, he dreamed of Mu Xi regaining his health, smiling sweetly and calling out to him: “Brother, I’m back.” But the more perfect the dream, the more despairing reality became.

He was five years older than Mu Xi—one day, he would die. He wasn’t afraid of death, but what would happen to Mu Xi afterward?

If Mu Xi remained mentally stuck at three years old for the rest of his life, who would take care of him after Ye Muyan was gone? Even his own descendants couldn’t fully put his mind at ease.

But now, Mu Xi was slowly recovering. Even if, years later, Ye Muyan passed away first, he no longer had to fear for his brother’s survival. Mu Xi had been smart and capable before. Even if he had missed three years of learning, he would surely catch up quickly. Then, Ye Muyan could bring him into the company to help manage the business, ensuring that Mu Xi’s future was secure.

And it was all thanks to Shen Lihuan. If she hadn’t provided the prescription, Mu Xi wouldn’t be recovering. She was a benefactor to the Ye family!

Hearing this good news, Shen Lihuan was genuinely happy for them. “Congratulations, Brother Ye! Once Mu Xi fully regains his memory, I suppose he won’t call me and Changqing ‘sisters’ anymore.”

Recalling the last time Lihuan and the others visited his home, and Mu Xi had called them “brother” and “sister,” Ye Muyan couldn’t help but chuckle.

“If Mu Xi remembers that, he’ll definitely be embarrassed.”

“Haha, Changqing and I don’t mind, but Changhong might be disappointed. He’s always hated being the youngest and getting bullied by us. He finally got a younger brother, and now he’s about to lose that title again.”

Imagining You Changhong’s resigned expression, Shen Lihuan and Ye Muyan both laughed.

Ye Muyan’s tone grew softer when he mentioned You Changhong. “That guy is just like that—so childish.”

Oh? He sounded annoyed, but why did his voice carry such pride?

Shen Lihuan raised an eyebrow—something was up.

“When Mu Xi fully recovers, I’ll treat you all to a meal. You better not refuse.”

Ye Muyan’s tone left no room for rejection.

“Of course. Who would say no to a free meal?” Shen Lihuan readily agreed.

“Great. I’ll call Changhong now, then let you know the details later.”

Ye Muyan happily hung up and immediately dialed You Changhong. The two chatted for over an hour.

Shen Lihuan shared the good news about Mu Xi’s recovery with You Changqing. Overjoyed, You Changqing beamed.

“That’s amazing! This is the best thing I’ve heard all day.”

“Brother Ye is treating us to a meal—I already accepted on your behalf.” Shen Lihuan ruffled her hair.

You Changqing nodded. “That’s fine. There’s no need to be so formal between us.”

Shen Lihuan’s lips curled into a smile. Clearly, that response pleased her.

At 9 AM on October 5th, after a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony, Shengyan officially announced the launch of its new products, welcoming customers to shop in-store or online.

Shengyan had three brand stores, all located on the busiest streets of the imperial capital. Many people had lined up early, waiting for the moment they could rush inside.

The stores were beautifully decorated, with rows of neatly arranged skincare products displayed on the shelves. The bottles were exquisitely designed, each adorned with elegant, flowing calligraphy. Looking closer, customers realized they bore names like “Peach Glow Essence,” “Radiant Beauty Powder,” and “Luminous Skin Serum”—Shengyan’s three signature products.

Graceful sales associates, their skin fair and glowing, stood poised with warm, inviting smiles as they introduced the products to customers.

“This Peach Glow Essence helps eliminate acne and acne scars, leaving your skin smooth and even. Just look at my face—completely blemish-free.”

A store assistant introduced the product while pointing at her own face. The customers stared intently at her skin, noticing that she wasn’t wearing any makeup apart from lipstick, yet her complexion was as smooth and delicate as a freshly peeled egg.

“I used to have sensitive skin. Because I couldn’t control my diet and ate a lot of heat-inducing foods, I started breaking out, and it quickly got out of control. Back then, I didn’t know much about skincare, so I searched online and bought a bunch of skincare products, but the more I used them, the worse my acne got. Some pimples even became infected, nearly ruining my face. My mom had to take me to the hospital for treatment, which finally cleared my acne, but it left a lot of scars behind.”

“I became extremely self-conscious because of those acne scars. I would always cover my face with my hair and keep my head down, afraid of letting others see me.”

Many customers could relate to what she was saying—many of them had felt ashamed to show their faces because of acne or acne scars.

“After I graduated, I almost couldn’t find a job because of my acne scars. Then I came across a job posting from Shengyan. They said that if you had bad skin, you should come work for them, and they guaranteed they’d help you get rid of all your skin problems. At first, I didn’t believe it—after all, my skin hadn’t improved despite years of treatment, so how could a cosmetics company I’d never even heard of dare to make such a bold claim? But then I thought, even if my skin didn’t get better, at least I’d have a job, so I decided to apply.”

“And look at me now!” The store assistant beamed. “I’m not wearing any makeup, but there’s not a single acne scar on my face. It’s all thanks to our company’s Peach Glow Essence!”

Worried that customers might not believe her, she even pulled out an old photo of herself. “Here, I don’t mind embarrassing myself. This was me just over a month ago. Back then, I was a little chubby, my face was covered in acne scars, and I didn’t look good at all.”

The customers looked at the photo, then at the store assistant standing before them. If not for the fact that her facial features were the same, they wouldn’t have believed she was the same person. In the photo, she was short and chubby, her face full of acne scars, her posture slightly hunched, and her overall presence lacking confidence.

But now, her eyes were bright and clear, her back was straight, and although her height hadn’t changed, her body had become curvier and more feminine. Her bare skin was flawless…

“How did you lose weight?” a customer eagerly asked.

“It’s because I took another product from our company—Slimming Pills. As the name suggests, they help remove excess fat from your body without harming your health.”

The store assistant picked up another bottle and began explaining its benefits.

The customers’ eyes lit up with excitement. They didn’t even wait for further persuasion—grabbing elegant bamboo baskets, they quickly placed bottles of Peach Glow Essence and Slimming Pills inside. Then, without even asking about the price, they rushed toward another display shelf to check out more products.