NCCnovel Chapter 251 The Queen's Visit
Chapter 251 The Queen's Visit
Cen Jiexiao then added another clever flattery.
"Madam Li already looks young, and with such well-maintained skin, it's no exaggeration to say you're a beauty in your twenties! If you were to combine it with our other skincare products, your husband wouldn't even have the energy to manage the tailor shop every day. He'd be obsessed with you, this delicate beauty!"
Cen Jiexiao explained and demonstrated at the same time, her technique was gentle and skillful, which made the ladies around her yearn for it.
"Really? Then I have to give it a try!" Mrs. Li was so happy after hearing what Cen Jiexiao said that her eyes lit up with excitement, as if she saw herself returning to her youth.
She couldn't wait to pull out a stack of banknotes from her sleeve and slammed them on the table. "Dean Cen, give me ten bottles! No, twenty bottles!"
Cen Jiexiao looked at the banknotes piled up like a mountain in front of her, and smiled until her eyes narrowed into slits. It seems that it was really easy to make money from women in ancient times!
Some customers who had "unspeakable secrets" began to regain their confidence after Cen Jiexiao's sincere and patient explanation and the formulation of corresponding care plans.
A young lady, with a somewhat awkward and uneasy look on her face, timidly walked up to Cen Jiexiao and asked in a low voice: "Dean Cen, look at my face full of acne scars, can they be cured? I'm embarrassed to go out and see people..." As she spoke, she gently stroked her cheek, her tone full of inferiority and anxiety.
"Oh, girl, what are you talking about? Acne is only temporary. As long as you find the right method, you can recover easily." Sister Cen smiled and comforted the young lady in a gentle tone. While speaking, she carefully observed the skin condition of the young lady, trying to make her relax.
"You see, your skin is actually very good. It's just because of the excessive oil secretion and improper daily care that acne recurs and leaves these acne marks." Cen Jiexiao used professional knowledge and a kind tone to analyze the young lady's skin problems bit by bit, making her understand that this was not an unsolvable problem.
"Don't worry, I recommend you a set of acne-removing products. First, they will help you regulate your skin, control oil secretion, reduce inflammation and kill bacteria, and fade acne scars. Combined with our 'Jinxiu Yantang' exclusive facial care, I guarantee that you will have smooth and fair skin within three months!" As Cen Jiexiao spoke, she picked up several bottles and jars of products from the counter and introduced their effects and usage to the lady in detail.
After hearing what Cen Jiexiao said, the young lady's originally dull eyes instantly lit up, as if she saw the dawn of hope. She looked at Cen Jiexiao gratefully, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw, and a smile gradually appeared on her face.
A beauty therapist gently massaged the face of a distinguished lady, saying softly, "Madam, your skin is a little dry. You should pay attention to moisturizing it regularly. Apply this mask to your face for 25 minutes every night at 11:00 PM. It will effectively replenish moisture for your skin, leaving it hydrated and radiant."
On the other side, a young girl was enjoying a shoulder and neck massage from a beauty therapist. She closed her eyes comfortably with a contented expression on her face.
"Girl, your shoulders and neck are a little stiff. You should pay attention to relaxing them. We have special shoulder and neck soothing care here that can effectively relieve your fatigue." The beauty therapist carefully explained to the girl while massaging her.
Xiaozhi and the first batch of fifteen beauty therapists were busy in the store, and the interns warmly entertained every customer who came for consultation.
"Ms. Wang, please sit here and have a cup of scented tea to take a rest. Our Dean Cen will be here to serve you right away!" Xiaozhi said as he skillfully poured tea and served water to the customer. His movements were adept and his smile was sweet, just like a shrewd and capable shopkeeper in ancient times.
Cen Jiexiao had just sat down and taken a sip of tea when Yu Lan came over hurriedly.
"Dean, the Queen is here and is waiting for you in the backyard." Yu Lan's voice was very soft, but it was like a thunderclap, exploding in Cen Jiexiao's ears.
The smile on Cen Jiexiao's face froze instantly, and the ivory comb in her hand nearly slipped. The Empress? Why would she suddenly visit the "Splendid Yantang"?
"Empress?" Cen Jiexiao lowered her voice and confirmed, her tone full of disbelief.
Yu Lan nodded solemnly and lowered her voice again, saying, "It is absolutely true. I saw it with my own eyes. The Empress is in the reception pavilion in the backyard right now. She said she wants to see you."
Cen Jiexiao's heart skipped a beat, and an inexplicable sense of nervousness washed over her. She tried to calm herself, her mind racing as she pondered the reason for the Empress's sudden arrival.
Could it be that the opening of "Jinxiu Yantang" alarmed her? But that shouldn't be the case! Although the opening of "Jinxiu Yantang" was grand, it was just a small beauty salon. How could it alarm the Empress?
"Dean, what's wrong with you?" Yu Lan asked with concern when she saw Cen Jiexiao's pale face.
"I'm fine." Cen Jiexiao took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "Go tell the Queen, I'll be there right away."
Yu Lan took the order and left, while Cen Jiexiao hurriedly handed over the things in her hands to Xiaozhi.
"Xiaozhi, I have something to do and have to excuse myself for a moment. I'll leave this place to you." Cen Jiexiao said hurriedly.
"Dean, don't worry, I'm here." Xiaozhi said obediently.
Cen Jiexiao nodded and hurried to the backyard with Yu Lan.
In the backyard's guest pavilion, a woman dressed in simple palace attire sat at a stone table, her delicate fingers gently twirling a celadon teacup. Her every gesture exuded grace and elegance. Even though she had deliberately covered her face with a veil, the heroic spirit between her brows and the subtle majesty emanating from her body made it easy to guess her identity—the current empress, He Yunshu.
Behind her, a woman dressed as a palace maid stood with her head bowed, her hands folded before her stomach, her expression respectful and cautious. Outside the pavilion, a tall guard stood at attention, his gaze scanning the surroundings sharply, ever alert to any disturbance.
Cen Jiexiao took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, then slowly walked to the stone table and bowed respectfully: "Your humble servant, Cen Jiexiao, pays homage to the Empress. May the Empress live a thousand years."
He Yunshu raised his eyes slightly, his gaze fell on Cen Jiexiao, and a touching smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Dean Cen, I am traveling incognito today, just wanting to come to your 'Jinxiu Yantang' to see it for myself. There is no need to be formal."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Sister Cen Xiao sat down opposite He Yunshu as she was told, but she felt uneasy. She didn't know why the queen, who was of noble status, suddenly came to "Jinxiu Yantang", nor did she know what the purpose of her visit was.
Cen Jiexiao lowered her head, her slender fingers entwined nervously, a faint white tinge emanating from her fingertips. Her heart, like a drum, pounded against her chest again and again, making her slightly nervous. She didn't even dare to look up at the lofty Empress, only feeling the faint pressure emanating from He Yunshu, which only made her even more nervous.