Chapter 68

There are plenty of weight-loss products on the market, but they’re either ineffective or come with side effects that cause even worse rebound weight gain, making them harmful to the body—so no one dares to use them.

But now, they had a real-life success story standing right in front of them, plus a strong endorsement from their idol. The customers were beyond excited, itching to pop a Slimming Pill into their mouths right away and instantly drop ten or twenty pounds.

Then came the frenzy over other products: Radiant Beauty Powder, Luminous Skin Essence, Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Hydrating Cream, Redness-Reducing Cream, and Nose-Lifting Pills—each one sending them into a shopping spree.

What could be more convincing than personal experience?

All of Shengyan’s store assistants were people who had previously struggled with skin issues or weight problems. After using the eight products, every single one of them had glowing, fair skin and a well-proportioned figure. Even those with only average facial features carried an elegant charm after some etiquette training, giving them a unique aura with every movement.

And as for those who were naturally good-looking but had been held back by their skin problems? Once their skin cleared up, their attractiveness just kept going up, up, up!

If not for their “before” photos as proof, customers would’ve thought they were naturally beautiful and handpicked by Shengyan for their looks.

Now that they knew these store assistants had achieved their beauty transformations with Shengyan’s products, they were beyond thrilled. Even though a 50ml jar of Radiant Beauty Powder cost 4,888 Green Coins, they didn’t mind spending the money. Some young women who were a bit tight on cash gritted their teeth and bought one anyway—after all, what were a few thousand coins compared to having flawless skin? They could always cut back on expenses next month.

Those with no financial worries simply bought all eight products—not just for themselves, but for their mothers, sisters, and friends. If the products really worked as well as the store assistants claimed, they’d come back to stock up.

At checkout, the cashier introduced the product testing reports displayed behind her.

“Take a look—these are our company’s official testing reports. You’ll notice the test dates are before our company was even founded, meaning our products were tested and approved before we started production. Quality is absolutely guaranteed. All eight of our products are made using premium medicinal ingredients from Bailong Manor—you can be sure you’re getting what you pay for.”

Bailong Manor?!

Customers with knowledge of the industry were stunned. “Bailong Manor’s medicinal ingredients? Isn’t it nearly impossible to buy them? I heard they only supply noble families!”

“If you don’t believe me, take a look at the contract behind me—it’s stamped with Bailong Manor’s official seal.”

Following her gesture, the customers saw several testing reports and a contract pinned to the pristine white wall. Sure enough, the contract was signed between Shengyan and Bailong Manor. Even more shocking were the test results—each product was made entirely from natural medicinal ingredients, without any harmful substances, and had been graded Super A-Level by the testing institute.

Super A-Level?

Products were classified into five levels, from lowest to highest: D, C, B, A, and Super A.

There were very few products that ever received a Super A-Level rating. The most famous ones they knew of were Hengxing Liquor, served at state banquets to foreign dignitaries, and Cosmos Cigarettes, a top national brand.

And now, standing right in front of them, was another Super A-Level product. Oh my god, this trip was worth it!

“Hurry, hurry! Take my money—I can’t wait to start using these skincare products!”

A young woman was so excited she was practically bouncing, urging the cashier to process her payment.

The cashier chuckled. “I just wanted to make sure you didn’t think we were a scam, so I explained everything carefully.”

As she scanned the products, she said, “Alright, your total is 13,888 Green Coins. Since today is our grand opening, we’re offering a 5% discount, so your final total is 13,193.6 Green Coins. Will you be paying by cash or card?”

“Card.”

“Got it.”

…

Shengyan’s products were selling like crazy. All three store locations were packed with customers. When Shen Lihuan and You Changqing went on a routine inspection, they were surprised by the overwhelming crowd.

Shen Lihuan had expected good business, but she hadn’t anticipated it being this explosive.

“Lihuan, you’re amazing! The store is packed on the very first day—things will only get better from here!”

You Changqing looked at her with admiration, her bright eyes twinkling like stars.

Shen Lihuan smiled and playfully tapped her upturned nose. “The better business is, the more money we make. Supporting a household won’t be hard at all.”

“Hmph, at least you’re self-aware.”

You Changqing wrinkled her nose and made a playful face at her.

Shen Lihuan wrapped an arm around her rounded shoulders, the other hand casually stuffed in her pocket. “Of course. Since business is booming, I’m relieved. Let’s celebrate by watching a movie.”

“What movie?”

You Changqing clung to her arm, asking eagerly.

Shen Lihuan thought for a moment. “What kind of movies do you like? I’ll let you choose.”

You Changqing suddenly remembered a dating tip she had read online:

Take your girlfriend to watch a horror movie. When she gets scared, she’ll lean on your shoulder, giving you a chance to show your protective side. If she’s really frightened, you can even hold her. The darkness will create the perfect atmosphere for romance to blossom.

I may not be able to protect Lihuan, but I can definitely pretend to be scared! Then she’ll have to hug me and kiss me!

With that in mind, she quickly replied, “I want to watch a horror movie! Let’s go see a horror movie!”

“Alright, I remember there’s an international cinema nearby. Let’s go there.”

Shen Lihuan had no idea about You Changqing’s little scheme. Holding her hand, she led the way to the theater.

Since it was midday, the cinema wasn’t very crowded. Shen Lihuan sent Changqing to buy drinks and popcorn while she lined up for tickets.

The ticket vendor, an auntie with wavy permed hair, was very friendly. When she saw Shen Lihuan buying two tickets, she playfully asked, “Such a pretty girl—you’re here with your boyfriend, aren’t you?”

Shen Lihuan couldn’t help but chuckle as she took the ticket handed over by the attendant. She glanced at You Changqing, who was standing two meters away with drinks and popcorn already in hand, and said, “Not with my boyfriend, but with my girlfriend.”

The attendant’s mouth fell open in surprise, but she quickly recovered and said, “Makes sense. A girl this pretty—what filthy man could ever deserve her?”

Hearing this, You Changqing lifted her chin proudly and shot Shen Lihuan a smug little glance—only to end up laughing herself.

Shen Lihuan also laughed, her face glowing with warmth. Her little wife was just too cute~

The two of them walked into the theater together. Shen Lihuan took the large soda and popcorn from You Changqing, who had been struggling to carry them by herself.

They found seats in the middle, with no one sitting nearby in the front, back, or sides. You Changqing was very satisfied—she wanted to whisper to Lihuan, and it wouldn’t do if they were surrounded by people.

The movie started soon after, and the initially chatty theater quickly fell silent.

When it came to ghosts, Shen Lihuan was someone who would rather believe than not—after all, she had survived the apocalypse and even transmigrated into a book.

But she wasn’t afraid of ghosts. Compared to zombies, she still found them scarier. Ghosts were invisible, but zombies delivered an intense visual shock.

About ten minutes into the movie, a ghost appeared. The eerie music and dim lighting created a terrifying atmosphere, and when a bloodied ghostly face suddenly emerged, a few sharp screams echoed through the theater.

In contrast, Shen Lihuan remained completely calm, sipping her soda—making her seem rather out of place. Even You Changqing let out a small yelp. Shen Lihuan quickly set down her drink and comforted her softly, “Don’t be scared, don’t be scared.” Then, she wrapped an arm around her shoulder.

You Changqing covered her eyes and leaned her head against Shen Lihuan’s shoulder. “Lihuan, are there more ghosts?”

“No, she’s gone,” Shen Lihuan replied after glancing at the screen, patting her arm gently.

Only then did You Changqing lower her hands, but she didn’t move her head away. Clearly, she was still a little frightened. Shen Lihuan felt both amused and a little sorry for her. “If you’re so scared of horror movies, why insist on watching one? Isn’t this just asking for trouble?”

You Changqing nuzzled against her neck in protest. “I just wanted to watch! Wanting to watch and being scared are two different things. Besides, you’re here with me, aren’t you?”

“Yes, yes, I’ll protect you.”

What else could she do with her little wife? Of course, she had to keep spoiling her. Shen Lihuan played the role of a knight in shining armor, holding You Changqing whenever she got scared. When the fear became too much, she let You Changqing sit on her lap, wrapping her arms around her waist. You Changqing was finally satisfied, curling up in her embrace while being fed popcorn and soda, looking completely at ease.

A little while later, You Changqing got scared again. She pouted in Shen Lihuan’s ear, “Lihuan, I’m still scared. Kiss me. If you kiss me, I won’t be scared anymore.”

“Alright, a kiss.”

Shen Lihuan indulged her completely, planting a kiss on her cheek. You Changqing turned her face. “This side too.”

Shen Lihuan kissed the other cheek as well.

You Changqing’s eyes curved into happy crescents. The strategy never fails.

The movie lasted 120 minutes. Shen Lihuan counted—Changqing had been scared over ten times, averaging once every few minutes. Each time she got scared, she would ask for a kiss. Even if Shen Lihuan were slow on the uptake, she would have realized by now that You Changqing was faking it.

Feeling both exasperated and amused, Shen Lihuan didn’t give in the next time You Changqing asked for a kiss. Instead, she cupped the back of her head and pulled her in for a deep, solid kiss.

You Changqing blinked. She had only asked for a kiss on the cheek—it was Lihuan who had decided to turn it into a deep kiss. But soon, she lost herself in it, completely unaware of the passing time.

—

Shengyan’s explosive popularity left many people stunned. Some onlookers even filmed the frenzied buying scene and uploaded it to Tianwang, making Shengyan even more famous.

Many girls who managed to get their hands on the new products rushed home, washed their faces clean, and eagerly tried them out.

One of them was Ruan Cheng, a college sophomore who had long been plagued by skin problems. She had been dealing with acne since middle school, and back then, she didn’t know better—whenever a pimple popped up, she would squeeze and pick at it, thinking it would go away faster. The pimples did disappear, but the scars remained.

She had always been acne-prone, and she also loved spicy food. Whenever she had a breakout, it was never just one or two pimples—sometimes, it was over a dozen at once.

But she couldn’t resist spicy food. She loved it too much. When she was younger, she didn’t care about her skin as much. That changed in her senior year of high school when she developed a crush on a boy in her grade, only to overhear him mocking her behind her back.

“She’s got a face full of acne and still has the audacity to have a crush on me? Does she even look at herself in the mirror?”

At that moment, she felt like she had fallen into an ice-cold abyss, frozen to the core. Her crush ended before it had even begun.

From then on, she became obsessed with her appearance. Her family was well-off, so she went on a buying spree, purchasing all kinds of expensive skincare and makeup products. Whatever was the priciest, she bought it. But no matter what she tried, her acne scars never faded.

In college, she realized that all her roommates had good skin. Even one of them, who had naturally darker skin, had a clear complexion without a single blemish—she looked so much fresher and more put-together compared to Ruan Cheng, whose face was covered in acne scars.

The others occasionally got pimples too, but they were barely noticeable. Walking alongside them, Ruan Cheng always felt like people were looking at her with ridicule, because among them, she was the ugliest.

Then one day, her idol, Lin Yu, recommended a brand called Shengyan on Tianwang, claiming that his wife had been using its products and looked years younger because of them.

She immediately looked up the company and found that it had just been established, with none of its products even on the market yet. Thinking Lin Yu had been scammed, she even sent him a private message.

Lin Yu replied, explaining that Shengyan’s products were still in production. His wife had gotten early access because she was best friends with the wife of the director of the testing institute. But the results were real—the director’s wife had naturally dark, acne-prone skin, yet after using Shengyan’s products, she not only became fairer but also completely cleared up her acne scars.

She believed that her idol wouldn’t lie, so she was filled with anticipation for Shengyan. After waiting so long, she finally saw the release of Shengyan’s new products and immediately bought the skincare items.

She opened a bottle of Peach Glow Essence. As soon as the cap was removed, a faint yet captivating fragrance wafted out—subtle but addictively pleasant. Just from the scent alone, she had high expectations for the product.

Taking a small amount on her fingertip, she followed the instructions and applied it evenly to her face. Unlike her previous experiences with other skincare products that caused itching or stinging, this one felt incredibly soothing—like a gentle breeze brushing against her skin.

The instructions stated that Peach Glow Essence worked in seven-day cycles. After a week, acne scars would begin to fade, and by the fourteenth day, they would be completely gone. At that point, she could start using the Radiant Beauty Powder.

She told herself to be patient and apply it diligently every day. Soon, she’d shock those classmates who used to mock her—let’s see if they still dared to talk behind her back.

With excitement and anticipation, Ruan Cheng applied Peach Glow Essence every day. Just as promised, her acne scars lightened noticeably day by day. After a week, most of them had faded, leaving only faint marks that were barely visible unless someone looked closely.

Staring at herself in the mirror, she suddenly burst into tears.

Dear heavens, she was finally saved. Overwhelmed by both sorrow and excitement, she collapsed onto her desk, trembling with emotion as she cried.

Her roommates immediately rushed over in concern.

“Chengcheng, what’s wrong? Did something happen? Tell us—we might be able to help!”

Through her tears and laughter, she lifted her head. “Look—look at my face!”

“Your face?”

Her roommates leaned in for a closer look.

!!!

Bai Qianqian blurted out in shock, “Chengcheng, your acne scars are gone!”