Wu Liu'er touched her face, her expression one of utter disbelief. "I feel like I've returned to my youth! No, this makeup look makes me even more beautiful than when I was young!"
Yun Li observed their reactions. If all went well after the grand opening the day after tomorrow, all the products would likely be in high demand. Thinking of this, she realized she only had tonight and tomorrow to prepare the goods.
She needed to hurry back, find a place to take out the items from her space, and then repackage them.
It was getting late, and Huaxianlou would soon open for business. She couldn't stay here any longer.
Before leaving, she told Wu Liu'er that tomorrow she would send over a brand-new set of skincare products as a token of gratitude from the owner.
Wu Liu'er smiled so widely her mouth could hardly close, adding that from now on, she and the girls of Huaxianlou would all use Yueyan Fang's skincare products!
After leaving, Yun Li returned to the Prime Minister's Residence with Ying Tao and the other three. In her bedroom, she retrieved two hundred sets of skincare products needed for the day after tomorrow from her space, along with two hundred sets of corresponding containers for repackaging.
Originally, she had planned for only one hundred sets, but after seeing the reactions of the girls at Huaxianlou today, she felt one hundred was far too few—after all, Huaxianlou had thirty girls! So without hesitation, she added another hundred sets, though the advertised quantity would remain one hundred sets! The principle was first come, first served! Once sold out, customers would have to wait for pre-orders!
She also used the computer in her space to create small labels in traditional Chinese calligraphy-style characters, printing out labels for "toner," "lotion," "cream," "essence," and "facial mask," which she then stuck onto the repackaging containers for easy identification.
Once everything was prepared, she called Ying Tao and the other three into the room.
"Your task tonight is to unpack all these skincare products and repackage them into these containers! When filling them, add one drop of this liquid to each bottle! And you must wear disposable gloves!"
The dropper bottle contained the Spiritual Spring Water she had prepared in advance. The Spiritual Spring Water was undiluted, and adding just one drop would produce visibly remarkable effects!
To prevent them from mixing things up, she carefully explained to the four of them which product was which and even personally repackaged several sets as a demonstration.
"Miss, when I cleaned the room earlier today, I don't remember there being so many things in your bedroom…"
Ying Tao swallowed nervously, looking utterly confused as she asked.
"I came back once while you all were at Huaxianlou and had someone deliver them."
"Oh, Miss, you work so quickly!"
"Alright, you four, hurry up and get to work! Make sure not to mix anything up—these are all for our use the day after tomorrow!"
"Yes, Miss, don't worry! We won't make any mistakes!"
"I'll step out for a while. You all get to work quickly!"
"Miss, it's so late. Where are you going?"
"It's fine. I'll just take a stroll in the backyard and come back later."
Yun Li felt a pang of guilt. Fortunately, these girls were sensible and didn't ask about the origin of these products or the text on the packaging. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to explain it clearly in a short time.
Not asking when I don't explain—that's the best kind of tacit understanding.
She went out into the courtyard. By the wall of Wutong Courtyard stood an osmanthus tree, lush and flourishing, with a trunk thick enough to hide a person behind. She walked around to the back of the tree, glanced around, and slipped into her space.
"Xiao Bao! Mommy's here!"
"Mommy~ Baby missed you!"
"Mommy missed you too!" Yun Li hugged the little toddler on the sofa, showering him with kisses.
She took a smart baby-soothing device from the supermarket—an electric rocking cradle—placed the little baby inside, turned on some music, and set it beside the Spirit Spring River. Then, she took a bath in the spirit spring.
The mother and daughter chatted and laughed, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
After her bath, she pushed the stroller and took Xiao Bao for a stroll around the Space Supermarket.
She picked up several modern cookbooks, along with nutrition guides suitable for pregnant women, and selected many seasonings from the condiments section. Honestly, the flavors of ancient dishes were quite bland! They were fine at first, but after eating them for a while, they became tasteless and dull.
She was someone who loved bold flavors and couldn’t enjoy a meal without spice. It had been a long time since she’d had anything spicy.
Once the shop opening was over and the business was running smoothly, she planned to make hotpot for Ying Tao and the others in the courtyard.
During her free time, she intended to teach Strawberry these recipes. Whether her future meals would be delicious would depend entirely on Strawberry.
She also brought some snacks for the girls, along with small combs, toothbrushes, portable mirrors, and the like. For Angelica, she brought modern basic medical knowledge books for her to study. For Blueberry, she selected multiplication tables and elementary arithmetic methods, planning to teach her slowly when she had time. After all, Blueberry would be managing her accounts in the future!
Of course, when it came to skincare products and lipsticks, all four girls received a full set. Whatever others had, her girls must have too—and with a steady supply!
Yun Li was never stingy with those she trusted, nor would she let them feel inferior. As the saying goes, sincerity begets sincerity, and treating others with honesty ensures lasting bonds.
After playing with Xiao Bao in the space for a while and staying for over two hours, she returned to find the girls working efficiently, nearly finished with their tasks.
“Finish up and rest early! Tomorrow afternoon, head to the shop to help with cleaning and other preparations before the opening! I’ll arrange for these goods to be delivered.
Also, take one set of these skincare products each!”
“Miss, we can’t accept such valuable things.”
“That’s right, Miss. These must be expensive, and as maids, we don’t usually need them.”
“These are my gifts to you! I sell skincare products, so how would it look if you girls had rough, neglected skin? It would ruin the reputation of our Yueyan Fang! Listen, from now on, I’ll provide your skincare products.
I’ve said before that you’ll enjoy the good life with me! Whatever others have, you’ll have too!”
Ying Tao’s eyes reddened. “Wah… Miss, you’re too kind…”
Strawberry smiled sweetly, her eyes curving. “Miss, I’m so fortunate to have met you. I’ll make sure you’re always comfortable and cook you lots of delicious food!”
Blueberry and Angelica also expressed their tearful gratitude, making Yun Li feel a bit embarrassed.
“Enough! Pretty words mean nothing. I’ll judge you by your actions in the future! As long as you remain loyal, I won’t treat you poorly. Raspberry isn’t here today, but I’ll make sure to give her gifts later!”
Raspberry had been at the East City Courtyard these past few days, working with the seamstresses to finish the clothing orders.
Tsk, tsk—with just these small things, she could win their hearts. In the future, they’d probably worship her.
Before leaving, Yun Li didn’t forget to hand over the snacks and cookbooks she’d brought from the space, stuffing a large bundle into their hands.
After they left, Yun Li closed the door and inspected the skincare products they had packaged. Finding no issues, she waved her hand and stored all the goods into her space. She also collected the discarded packaging and burned it in the space.
Of the four sets given to them, Yun Li had replenished two hundred sets in the space.
Then she brought Xiao Bao out, and the two of them, one big and one small, embraced and fell asleep.
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