Chapter 588: Chapter 588: I Have a Big Plan

Huo Sijiao couldn’t help but stand up and walk over to take a closer look.

Besides the spots where the burns on Qiao Xi’s arm were severe and still scabbing over, looking fierce, the areas with minor burns were as fair as usual, surprisingly without any scarring around the edges.

“My god, no scars at all!”

Huo Sijiao, who surfed the internet daily, naturally heard some rumors out there.

“They all said you would definitely have severe scars that even the best medical skills couldn’t heal. I couldn’t help but argue with those anonymous netizens. Which girl would want ugly scars on her body?”

Huo Sijiao, holding her hand and with shining eyes, said, “Sister-in-law, what kind of miracle product did you use! Does it work for such severe burns?”

In a soft voice, Qiao Xi replied, “If used consistently, it should leave no scarring. The recipe for the Jade Skin Ointment comes from an ancient medical book, which was later adjusted by Grandpa Cheng, and I’ve further refined it.”

It’s a very good item, but a pity it can’t cure diseases or save lives.

Huo Sijiao’s mind buzzed: “A recipe? It’s called Jade Skin Ointment?”

She could already hear the sound of money in her ears.

“Sister-in-law, let me see your arms again, both of them.”

Qiao Xi extended her arms for her to see.

Observing the right arm that Qiao Xi regularly applied the Jade Skin Ointment on, Huo Sijiao could visually tell it was a shade whiter. Even if it couldn’t reduce scars, the whitening effect was truly amazing!

“This is really good stuff. Sister-in-law, I have an idea.”

“What idea?”

“Let’s partner up and open a beauty salon. With such an excellent flagship product and your medical skills. As long as you let a hint slip through your fingers, we can create a unique beauty salon in the Imperial Capital! It will absolutely sweep the city!”

Huo Sijiao became more and more excited, “We’ll share the profits, seven for you, three for me. So many people at the Needling Conference saw the burns on your arm and were convinced you would be scarred. If you show your flawless arms in a public place, it would be a walking live advertisement!”

There couldn’t be a better marketing strategy!

“Jiaojiao, I don’t understand how to run a beauty salon.”

“Sister-in-law, you don’t need to run it! All you need to do is produce some good products like the Jade Skin Ointment, and as we proceed with the official production process, that will be enough! I’ll take care of the management. You need to quickly patent the Jade Skin Ointment; I have never heard of such an effective scar removal product.”

Indeed, the traditional Chinese medicine left by our ancestors is profound and vast!

Qiao Xi was somewhat hesitant.

“Sister-in-law, we can’t miss such a great opportunity! We women should also start businesses. I’ll cover all the initial investments, and you can contribute your expertise!” Huo Sijiao looked at her with watery eyes, “Sister-in-law, I think this could be the career I’ve been desperately searching for!”

She loved beauty the most.

She had always been considering what kind of career she should pursue, unwilling to idle away at home.

“Count me in!”

Sun Weimeng rushed in from outside the villa, panting, “I overheard you talking about opening a beauty salon before I even entered. No matter what you’re doing, you have to include me! Don’t forget me when it comes to making money. I still have several million in private funds, that should be enough, right?”

Huo Sijiao rolled her eyes and said, “Sun Weimeng, how come you are here? Weren’t you going to the sports center to watch the figure skating competition? Didn’t you see Guan Jingtan?”

Sun Weimeng gulped down a glass of water, playing coy, “Of course, I saw Guan Jingtan, but I ran back home because I had urgent matters. Guess who else I saw?”

“Who?”

“You’ll never guess.”

Sun Weimeng took a heavy breath, “I saw Shen Xuanzhi!”

Huo Sijiao asked in astonishment, “Shen Xuanzhi at the sports center? Does he have such a hobby?”

Stammering, Sun Weimeng took a while before saying, “It seemed like he went there with Guan Jingtan.”

Huo Sijiao had a complicated expression on her face. Why would Shen Xuanzhi get involved with Guan Jingtan?

“Don’t overthink it. Maybe the Guan Family’s idiot needs treatment, and since Shen Xuanzhi performed well at the acupuncture conference, he caught their attention,” someone suggested.

This reasoning sounded far-fetched; after all, who would look for medical treatment at a figure skating competition held in a gymnasium?

Huo Sijiao pursed her lips, somewhat insincerely, and said, “What does it have to do with me? We’re not even friends.” She took Qiao Xi’s hand and said, “Sister-in-law, let’s continue discussing the beauty salon.”

Qiao Xi noticed her restraint and heartache, thinking that perhaps immersing herself in serious work might help distract her.

“Jiaojiao, tell me about your ideas,” Qiao Xi said.

“Sister-in-law, first, you must patent the Jade Skin Ointment. Then, I’ll conduct market research for the beauty salon and see how many competitors there are in the Imperial Capital. We need to create a unique competitive product and break open the market in one fell swoop.”

When Huo Sijiao spoke about beauty, her expression became lively.

She was in her element, with all the necessary connections and funds at her disposal.

With a killer product, she could definitely carve out a niche in the Imperial Capital’s beauty industry.

“Then, reluctantly, I’ll team up with Young Master Sun to buy the place. Starting with the high-end market… later on, we’ll launch a more affordable and friendly sub-brand for the beauty salon chain,” she continued.

“You will be the technical core of our future beauty salon, sister-in-law. Sun Weimeng and I will handle all the paperwork and certificates. If we need to pull some strings, I’ll ask my brother to make a move.”

She, the proud daughter of the Huo Family, was confident she could successfully start a beauty salon in the Imperial Capital.

Sun Weimeng declared without hesitation, “I’ll provide both financial and physical support. Just give me your orders!”

Huo Sijiao stared at Qiao Xi earnestly and said, “Sister-in-law, there’s another critical issue right now! That is our marketing strategy; it absolutely must make a big splash! In the next few days, Sun Weimeng and I will finalize the beauty salon’s affairs. It would be best if we could buy an existing salon for a revamp.”

“Sister-in-law, the engagement party between the Zhong Family and the Lu Family is our best opportunity!”

Qiao Xi asked, “What’s your plan?”

Huo Sijiao curved her lips into a sly smile, “Just go along with me for the next week.”

“Alright.”

Qiao Xi was quite forgiving towards this only sister-in-law of hers.

Over to the side, Sun Weimeng popped his head in and said, “I almost forgot that I came back to take you to Ruisa Shopping Mall to pick out dresses. We have to attend the engagement party of the Lu Family and the Zhong Family. This is a task Huo Er entrusted to me.”

He suddenly became proud and aloof, “If it weren’t for your matters, I wouldn’t have left Guan Jingtan to come back.”

Qiao Xi chuckled and said, “Then, thank you, Young Master Sun.”

“No need to thank me, you’re more important than Guan Jingtan. Let’s go, Old Chen is waiting with the car outside.”

Huo Sijiao carefully pocketed the remaining Jade Skin Ointment on the coffee table as if it were a treasure. “Isn’t my brother coming? My sister-in-law is picking out a dress, why isn’t my brother going?”

Sun Weimeng laughed, “He said he’s networking. If he can make it in time, he’ll join us. If not, he’ll just have to catch up with us for dinner.”

“Why is my brother even busier than when he was in Haicheng?”

Huo Sijiao muttered quietly as she looped her arm through Qiao Xi’s and walked outside, “Sister-in-law, the dress for the Zhong Family’s engagement party has to be chosen carefully. It must dazzle everyone! Anyway, we and Lu Yingxue have never gotten along, and I have big plans!”

This move of hers was called ‘borrowing the east wind’!

“Hey, Huo Sijiao, can’t you even share your grand plans with me?”

Sun Weimeng chased after them as they hurried out.

Half an hour later.

The car stopped at the entrance of Ruisa Shopping Mall.