In a large private room, Mrs. Zhang was lying on a beauty chair with some of her close friends, having masks applied by the skilled technicians.
This mask was the latest creation from the Wang family, designed for skin rejuvenation and radiance. At this moment, Mrs. Zhang and her companions were enjoying head massages as a relaxing service from the technicians.
In less than half an hour, the technicians had thoroughly rinsed off any residual product from Mrs. Zhang and the others' faces, even though their skin had already absorbed the essence. After washing their faces, Mrs. Zhang and her friends felt a refreshing cleanliness, a profound sense of comfort.
The technicians thoughtfully handed each of them a mirror. Upon seeing herself in the mirror, Mrs. Zhang's mouth flew open in astonishment. While she maintained her appearance diligently, being a wealthy wife demanded constant attention to detail and presenting oneself exquisitely. Apart from sleep, she was almost always wearing makeup. Therefore, despite her best efforts at skincare and undergoing expensive treatments, her skin was not always in perfect condition, prone to redness and allergic reactions.
However, things were different now. Her face showed no signs of redness, nor did it sting after removing makeup. Most importantly, she felt as though the age spots on her face had diminished. The other ladies, Mrs. Zhang's friends, shared the same sentiment. One of them, who particularly suffered from acne, exclaimed, "Linghua, look at my face! The acne scars have faded so much."
Mrs. Zhang, Zhang Linghua, also noticed the changes in her friend. "Indeed, Juanzi's acne scars have truly faded, and her skin looks brighter."
"Me too, look! That small mark I accidentally scratched on my face before is almost invisible now!"
The ladies chattered excitedly about their remarkable transformations, overwhelmed with joy.
"Ladies, your treatments are complete. You may rest for another half hour. After thirty minutes, other guests will be arriving. Thank you for your cooperation," the technician said kindly to Mrs. Zhang and her friends before preparing to leave. Despite it being the opening day, the business was exceptionally good, and there had already been several requests from downstairs.
"Oh, young lady, aren't there full-body treatments available? Arrange them for all of us," Mrs. Zhang Linghua quickly interjected.
"Ah? This..." The technician hesitated. In the past, they would have readily accommodated such requests, but now it was impossible with so many people waiting downstairs.
"Why don't we call Cha Chao?" suggested the lady with the acne, whose husband was surnamed Liu, so everyone called her Mrs. Liu.
"That's a good idea," Mrs. Zhang agreed, immediately picking up her phone. Hearing that they wished to speak with the boss, the technician did not leave but stayed to await the outcome, saving them the trouble of fetching instructions.
The call connected, and Mrs. Zhang explained her request. Upon hearing the reason, Xia Chao readily agreed.
"Cha Chao agreed. And she mentioned that your full-body treatments are quite fast and very effective. Hurry and let us try them," Mrs. Zhang said, immediately reclining back onto the beauty chair. The technicians professionally commenced the full-body treatments, as the miraculous Beauty Grass meant that not much effort was required.
By the time Mrs. Zhang and her friends appeared on the first floor, an hour had passed. They walked to the counter and saw Xia Chao chatting with three young women, each more beautiful than the last.
"Cha Chao, are these your partners? They are truly lovely," Mrs. Zhang praised sincerely.
"Yes, Mrs. Zhang. These are Shen Yao, Zhou Yanan, and Wang Xixi," Xia Chao introduced, quickly turning to Mrs. Zhang. "How was it? Are you satisfied with the results of the treatments?"
"Very satisfied. You truly are capable, young lady. Come, sign me up for a membership card, an annual one!" Mrs. Zhang said without hesitation, taking out her bank card and asking the counter staff to process it.
"Madam, have you reviewed our membership card details? Allow me to explain..." The cashier kindly introduced the different membership tiers—monthly, quarterly, and annual—similar to those at other beauty salons. However, a distinct feature was that having a membership card offered no discounts. It merely granted the right to pre-book appointments once a month, with each card requiring a deposit of 500,000. Members would also receive a thoughtful gift from the salon each month.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhang and her companions' brows furrowed slightly. Such stringent and seemingly disadvantageous membership terms explained why the technicians hadn't recommended them earlier. Yet, considering the exceptional results of the salon's treatments, Mrs. Zhang and her friends made the firm decision to proceed. The cashier accepted the bank cards and swiftly processed membership cards for Mrs. Zhang and the others.
As they left with their membership cards, they were unaware that in the future, these cards would become something many would desperately desire but be unable to obtain. Their salon's membership cards were limited to only 10,000 issued, not a single card more, which naturally meant that Shen Yao and the others all possessed their own.
After the opening events concluded, Wang Xixi bid farewell to Shen Yao and the others, returning to her company for training. As she left, she took the Slimming Grass from Shen Yao. Even Zhou Yanan and Xia Chao requested some. This Slimming Grass didn't cause continuous weight loss; for instance, if someone weighed a hundred pounds but had excess body fat, it would only remove the surplus fat, not the essential components the body needed. Zhou Yanan, Xia Chao, and Wang Xixi all asked for extra, intending to prepare some for their fathers. Their fathers, due to years of social engagements and drinking, while not all portly, did have a bit of a "beer belly." They worried about the long-term impact on their health.
Wang Xixi entrusted Xia Chao with her share, asking her to deliver it to her elder brother so he could pass it on to their father. Since she would be heading for training the next day and wouldn't be able to bring her phone, she didn't have time to do it herself. Xia Chao readily agreed, as she was also planning to use the Slimming Grass in the beauty salon and would need to consult with Wang Shengyu for assistance anyway.
After Wang Xixi departed, Shen Yao and Zhou Yanan also left the following day, leaving Xia Chao to manage the remaining matters on her own. On the plane, Shen Yao finally got to enjoy the first-class cabin's cuisine. Indeed, the food in first class was significantly better, featuring many imported fruits. Upon arrival, her second elder brother, Shen Huaijin, came to pick her up. Seeing Shen Yao, Shen Huaijin handed her a small cake and a bottle of milk that he had specially bought from the county. Shen Yao quietly accepted them, feeling a bit too full.