Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 52 - 52 52 Youthfulness Retention Pill_1

52: Chapter 52 Youthfulness Retention Pill_1 52: Chapter 52 Youthfulness Retention Pill_1 Thinking of his body exploding from the uncontrollable surge of the dragon’s yang power, Lu Chuan couldn’t help but shiver.

“Although the downside doesn’t sound all that bad, I don’t even have a girlfriend, where am I supposed to find someone for that kind of thing?”

The image of Chu Mengyao appeared in his mind.

“Since it’s a matter of life and death, I’ll just have to be shameless this once.”

“If it really doesn’t work out, then I’ll only have to go to the disreputable massage parlor once more.”

With this thought, Lu Chuan took out his phone and sent a message to Chu Mengyao.

“Are you free, I’d like to invite you for a meal.”

Not long after, Chu Mengyao called him.

“What are you up to?”

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “I’m not up to anything, just genuinely want to invite you for a meal.”

Chu Mengyao’s tone was icy, “You could have such good intentions?”

Lu Chuan gave an embarrassed smile, “Don’t think of me as that bad.”

“Tomorrow at noon, come to our company’s cafeteria.

You only have one hour,” Chu Mengyao said, then hung up the phone.

Lu Chuan was baffled.

Is she on her period?

He put down the phone and stopped pondering over it.

“Hopefully, I can persuade this lady tomorrow.”

Since the dragon’s yang power was on the verge of erupting, Lu Chuan dared not continue with his practice.

He stored away the eight fifty-year-old herbs first.

The next day at noon.

In the cafeteria of Blooming Beauty Company, Chu Mengyao sat alone at a table.

The surrounding employees were whispering to each other.

“The president is actually eating in the cafeteria, that’s really rare.”

“She seems to be waiting for someone, but shouldn’t she arrange to entertain clients at a star-rated hotel, why is she in the cafeteria?”

“Probably a client she doesn’t care for much.”

“Keep your voices down, the president has been upset lately because of a competitor, be careful or she might come over and scold you!”

…

Lu Chuan arrived at the company cafeteria and quickly walked over upon seeing Chu Mengyao.

He sat down with a smile and said, “Didn’t I say I’d treat you to a meal?

Why did you insist on coming to your company’s cafeteria?”

Chu Mengyao said with a straight face, “I have limited time.

Get whatever you want to eat yourself, and if there’s something to say, say it quickly.”

Lu Chuan sensed that Chu Mengyao was not in the right mood and felt she might be facing some troubles.

He smiled slightly, turned around, and brought back two portions of food from the service window.

He placed one portion in front of Chu Mengyao and said, “You must be hungry, eat up.”

Chu Mengyao glanced at the food in front of her and noticed that it was all her favorite dishes, and her eyes couldn’t help but widen.

“How…

How did you know I like to eat these?”

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “I read minds, do you believe it?”

In fact, he had asked Secretary Zhang when he arrived.

“Lame.” Chu Mengyao rolled her eyes, but it was evident that her mood had lightened somewhat as she picked up her chopsticks and began to eat in small bites.

Lu Chuan had no intention of stating his purpose outright, as Chu Mengyao seemed very annoyed, and if he spoke up at that moment, she’d likely turn him down on the spot.

He asked with a smile, “Are you having troubles?

You look so irritated.”

Chu Mengyao glared at him, wiped her mouth with a napkin, and said, “Our company recently developed a beauty elixir, which we planned to launch as a blockbuster product of the year.

Hence, we invested a lot into it.”

“But a few days ago, all the development data for this beauty elixir was stolen by a subordinate I really trusted.

I didn’t expect that she was a spy sent by our biggest competitor, Lotus Beauty Cosmetics Company.”

“On the very day the data was stolen, Lotus Beauty Cosmetics announced an imminent launch of a new beauty elixir, which would hit the market within a week.

They also registered a patent for it, effectively meaning all our investment has adorned another’s wedding.”

“This elixir was crucial for our listing, and now Lotus Beauty Cosmetics has pulled such a move, our listing plans are likely to fail.”

After listening, Lu Chuan nodded thoughtfully, “No wonder you seem like you’ve eaten gunpowder.”

Chu Mengyao slammed the table, “What did you say?”

Lu Chuan hurriedly replied, “Just a joke, I’m actually here to help you today.”

He planned to help Chu Mengyao resolve her troubles before bringing up his own requests.

Chu Mengyao eyed him, snorted, and said, “Like I believe you.”

Lu Chuan earnestly replied, “I’m serious.

Even though I don’t know business, if I’m not mistaken, that elixir is key to your listing.

Now that the data has been stolen, the elixir is in the hands of your competitor, right?”

Chu Mengyao nodded.

Lu Chuan asked, “So, all you need is to come out with another beauty elixir that’s even more effective, and wouldn’t that solve the problem?”

Chu Mengyao sighed and said, “Just this elixir took us years to develop, and the investment was enormous.

How could we possibly come up with an even better one in such short time?”

Lu Chuan teased with a smile, “If you can’t produce it, I can.”

Chu Mengyao was somewhat incredulous, “Stop…stop joking around.

Our beauty medicine is already the best one on the market.

Can you really come up with something better?”

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “Let’s eat first, I’ll show you later.”

After the meal, Lu Chuan had Chu Mengyao take him to the storeroom.

He found some medicinal herbs there, then went to the laboratory, borrowing the tools inside to start making the elixir pill.

Chu Mengyao couldn’t figure it out and always felt that although Lu Chuan’s medical skill was astonishing, the idea of him researching beauty medicines felt a bit unreliable.

After a long while, Lu Chuan successfully made an elixir pill and handed it to Chu Mengyao.

Chu Mengyao examined it and asked, “What is this?”

Lu Chuan said, “This pill is called the Youthfulness Retention Pill.

After taking it, it can remove impurities from the body, make the skin moist and smooth, enhance the complexion, and delay skin aging.”

Chu Mengyao looked at Lu Chuan speechlessly and said, “Do you think everyone’s a fool?

Even the best beauty medicine on the market just hydrates the skin, making it firm and fair.

What you’re talking about sounds like a miracle pill.

Okay, anyone with a bit of common sense wouldn’t believe it.”

This is indeed a miracle pill!

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “Don’t be so quick to deny it, wait until you’ve tried it and see the results.”

Chu Mengyao glanced at the pill and asked, “You want me to take it?”

Lu Chuan, staring at Chu Mengyao’s extremely beautiful face, said, “The effect might not be too obvious on you.”

Chu Mengyao laughed in irritation, “Are you complimenting my looks or making excuses for this pill of yours?”

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “Complimenting your looks.”

“So cheeky!” Chu Mengyao huffed, seemingly a bit coquettish.

Just then, a woman with a face full of freckles, dull skin, and heavy dark circles walked over.

This person was Secretary Zhang, responsible for handling documents.

“President, I have already worked overnight to organize the documents you needed.” Secretary Zhang handed over a stack of documents.

Seeing her, Lu Chuan’s eyes brightened and he asked, “Hello, could you try this beauty and nourishment elixir pill for me?”

Secretary Zhang looked doubtful, “Beauty and nourishment?

For real?

So many of our products haven’t improved my skin condition.”

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “I guarantee this one works.”

Secretary Zhang looked to Chu Mengyao for confirmation with an inquiring look.

Chu Mengyao nodded, “Try it, the last time we had a problem with our medicine, he solved it.”

Secretary Zhang’s eyes lit up, “So it was you who helped our company through the crisis!

Our drug researchers are always praising you!”

Then she took the Youthfulness Retention Pill and put it in her mouth.

Chu Mengyao hurriedly observed Secretary Zhang’s face and said doubtfully, “Isn’t there no change at all?”

Secretary Zhang took out a small mirror and inspected herself, slightly disappointed.

She smiled and said, “Even the top experts make mistakes sometimes.

Young man, don’t be discouraged.

I believe one day you’ll be able to develop a real beauty and nourishment wonder drug.”

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “The pill has just been taken; it hasn’t taken effect yet.

Don’t be hasty.”

He glanced at Chu Mengyao and said, “I’ll come back tomorrow.”

Then he turned and left.

Chu Mengyao looked doubtful, feeling that Lu Chuan’s pill wasn’t as powerful as he claimed.

All afternoon, Chu Mengyao kept an eye on Secretary Zhang’s changes.

Every so often, she ran to Secretary Zhang’s desk to observe her face.

It made the people in the company think that something had grown on Secretary Zhang’s face, and they all came to watch.

Unfortunately, there were no changes on Secretary Zhang’s face.

Chu Mengyao clenched her fists in anger, “Damn, been fooled by that bastard again!”

She left work feeling dejected, having lost all hope in Lu Chuan’s Youthfulness Retention Pill.

The next morning.

Chu Mengyao came to the company, feeling listless.

As soon as she reached the office floor, she saw that everyone was gathered together, occasionally letting out gasps of astonishment.

She furrowed her brow and walked over to take a look, discovering that the person they were surrounding was a beautiful woman with fair skin and an outstanding presence.

She felt she had seen this woman somewhere before but couldn’t remember where at the moment.

The noisy discussion of the crowd annoyed Chu Mengyao, and she shouted, “What are you doing?

Don’t you have any discipline during work hours?”

Everyone was startled and immediately grew quiet, stepping aside to make room.

Chu Mengyao turned to the beautiful woman and asked, “Which company are you from?

I don’t think I’ve seen you before.

What are you doing here at our company?”

The beautiful woman couldn’t help covering her mouth and giggled.

The people around were all trying hard to stifle their laughter.

Chu Mengyao frowned, “What are you laughing at?”

The beautiful woman said, “President, I’m Secretary Zhang.

Don’t you recognize me?”