bookrandom Chapter 240 The scene is unprecedentedly lively
Chapter 240 The scene is unprecedentedly lively
Ping'er and Xiaojiu echoed each other. Ping'er said, "Just now I said that our store is closely related to beauty. This is true, because our store mainly sells skin care products and cosmetics, which are all things that can help people become more beautiful."
Xiaojiu added: "Maybe you don't believe it, but our products and technology can allow you to achieve the effect of face replacement."
Sure enough, someone in the crowd asked, "Face change? How do you change it?"
Ping'er said, "Everyone, please be patient. The surprise will be revealed soon."
After saying that, he brought up a chair and a table, on which were placed various unknown bottles and jars, as well as brushes.
Some people burst out laughing: "Use a brush? Don't ruin your face again!"
Xiao Jiu smiled and said, "Don't be impatient, big brother! Don't blink, you're about to witness a miracle!"
Yunniang came up, and another woman without any makeup on also came on stage. It can be seen that the woman looked to be about forty years old, with a slightly yellow skin, and spots and wrinkles on her face.
Soon after the two sat down, Yunniang began her amazing operation. It must be said that Yunniang's hands were really skillful. In a short period of time, she had learned 60% to 70% of the modern makeup skills. With these 60% to 70%, it was enough to deal with people from the Tang Dynasty.
Everyone watched Yunniang quietly below. After about quarter of an hour, Yunniang stopped what she was doing and put the things in place.
Ping'er said, "Sister, please turn around."
When the woman who just looked like a forty-year-old woman turned around, there was a moment of silence below, and everyone looked at her quietly.
The woman thought her face had been ruined by the painting, but soon the audience erupted in applause and discussions: "Oh my God, it really is a face transplant!"
Another woman said enviously, "She looks ten years younger!"
Another woman said, "Yes, her wrinkles and spots are barely noticeable anymore!"
The woman clearly hadn't expected it would actually make her younger. She'd simply become a model because she knew Ruyan Liu well, and Ruyan had given her money. Her face wasn't looking particularly good, so how could it possibly get any worse? So, she'd chosen to be a model, hoping for the best.
Seeing the surprised look on the woman's face, Xiao Jiu picked up a mirror from the table and handed it to her, saying, "If you don't believe me, take a look for yourself!"
The woman took the mirror and looked at herself. She was so scared that she threw it away. She said in panic, "Is this me?"
Xiao Jiu comforted her, "Sister Meizi, who else could it be but you?"
While the two people above were talking, someone below asked, "She just said that you have a discount for the opening of your new store. What is the discount?"
Ping'er continued with a smile, "First, today, the first one hundred customers who purchase items from our store can enjoy a free makeup experience. Secondly, we're offering 20% off everything today. With a purchase of five taels of silver or more, you can choose a piece of clothing of the same value. Lots of discounts, first come, first served!"
Everyone was surprised when they heard this, and some even started discussing it among themselves.
"Wow, that sounds great! I can even get some free makeup!"
"Yes, and everything is 20% off, it's a great price!"
"And if you spend five taels of silver, you'll get ready-made clothes of equal value. What a bargain!"
For a time, everyone was looking forward to these promotions.
However, a moment later, a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd: "Doesn't that mean that as long as we queue up to buy, we can enjoy all the discounts?"
This sentence was like a fuse, instantly igniting the atmosphere on the scene.
Everyone looked at each other first, and then rushed in like a swarm!
"I'll go first, I want to buy this!"
"Don't push, I want to buy it too!"
"Leave one for me, I want one too!"
The area around the store was filled with various shouts, and people poured into the store like a tide, scrambling to buy their favorite products.
At this moment, Xiaojiu saw that the situation was getting out of control. He immediately picked up the gong and struck it, shouting, "Everyone, line up and buy in an orderly manner. Be careful."
His voice was loud and firm, gradually calming the originally chaotic crowd.
Everyone realized that their behavior was somewhat inappropriate and began to line up consciously.
"Sorry, I got a little excited just now."
"Yeah, we should still follow the rules."
"Everyone line up together, so you can buy things faster."
So, a long queue soon formed and people went in to buy. Ping'er maintained order outside, while Xiaojiu and Liu Ruyan joined in the selling. The scene was unprecedentedly lively.
For safety reasons, these people could not enter together, so Ping'er directed each group of 30 people to enter to ensure that there were no more than 30 customers in the store.
There are also small stools outside for customers who have been waiting for a long time, as well as tea and so on...
About half an hour later, Xiaojiu got the news and came out. Another gong sounded, "Thank you all for your support. Today's purchases have reached 100 people. Although you won't be able to get a free makeup experience if you purchase items later, there are still other activities available."
A small number of people left after hearing that there were no spots left for the makeup experience and the waiting time was quite long. But some felt that they had waited for so long and would feel like they would be missing out if they didn't buy something, so they continued to wait.
Time passed quickly. By noon, Dugu Jingyao and the others saw that the situation was good, so they did not stay any longer. Instead, they sent Shi Jian to say hello to them and told them that they would withdraw first.
He also asked Shi Jian to order food for them so that they could take turns eating and they would not go hungry.
Because they hadn't informed anyone in their own house in advance, they expected the meal to be ready a while later. So Li Chu said, "To congratulate the two owners on their grand opening, how about I invite everyone to Tianxiang Tower?"
Naturally, no one objected. Feng Shengyi was the first to ride to Tianxianglou and reserve a table. By the time the others' carriages arrived, the food in the private room had already been served.
Li Chu and his companions sat down one by one. Since today was a festive day, Li Chu made an exception and ordered a pot of peach blossom wine and a pot of osmanthus wine.
After the wine came, everyone poured a glass, and Li Chu raised his glass and said, "Cheers to the two new owners."
Li Neng also congratulated them, "I wish you two great successes in business."
Li Ruo naturally refused to admit defeat. She said, "Then I wish you great success!"
Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue smiled at each other and said in unison: "Thank you for your good wishes. Let's drink first to show our respect." After that, the two of them drank the wine in their glasses.
Afterwards, the three brothers and sisters of the Li family also drank the cup to their heart's content, and everyone began to eat and chat.
Li Ruo recalled the unprecedented bustling scene just now and couldn't help but sigh, "It was so lively just now. People were getting ready to go shopping, and when we left, they were still queuing there. Who among you came up with this opening ceremony?"
Liu Jingyue was delighted when she heard this, but before she could admit it, Dugu Jingyao smiled and said, "Of course this is our little business genius—my dear sister, Dugu Jingyue!"
Li Neng always teased girls, but now he couldn't help but admire Liu Jingyue. He asked, "Is this all what you thought?"
Liu Jingyue nodded proudly and said, "Of course, from the hosting script, to every aspect, to the product promotion, it was all my idea."
He was still a little skeptical and looked at Dugu Jingyao beside him. Dugu Jingyao said with a firm look, "Your Highness Prince Jianning, don't disbelieve me. These are all Yue'er's ideas."
Li Neng then re-examined Liu Jingyue and finally exclaimed sincerely: "Then you are indeed a business genius!"
Li Ruo was a little uncomfortable hearing Li Neng praise a girl. After all, her Third Brother had always criticized her and her other sisters... Li Ruo said, "Oh, oh, oh, I didn't expect there was a woman my Third Brother praised? I thought you only knew how to belittle us!"
Upon hearing this, Li Neng argued, "Isn't that what I said to you being disparaging? I was just telling the truth. They do a good job and naturally deserve praise. Unlike you..."
Li Ruo became unhappy when she heard this and pouted, "What's wrong with me?"
Li Chu saw that the situation was not right and immediately interrupted with a sharp voice: "Alright, you two, stop arguing outside. If you continue arguing, I will send you back to the palace immediately!"
When they heard that they were going back to the palace, they immediately stopped making noises and focused on eating.
Dugu Jingyao couldn't help laughing when she saw the two siblings quarreling and being stopped by the eldest brother Li Chu, but they hid their laughter by eating or drinking.