Reborn as the Villain's Wife, I Shine in 80s-Chapter 467 - 452 Deal with the move as it comes (2)
The woman grew increasingly guilty, feeling uneasy and having the urge to run. Moreover, someone in the crowd volunteered to be test subjects—one with sensitive skin, the other with normal skin. Tian Sangsang applied some Calendula Toning Water on both of them. After using it, they, without a doubt, fell in love with the toner.
The woman became even more restless, glancing around with shifty eyes. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention to her, she took a step toward the exit and tried to slip away.
"Hey, hey, where are you running off to? Weren’t you looking for an explanation? Why are you in such a hurry to leave now?"
Zhao Chun, quick to notice, teased as she called out to the woman.
The crowd instantly turned their eyes toward the woman. She no longer cared about what was behind her and tried to cover her face as she fled, only to run straight into a wall of flesh!
Guan Kunling, who had been waiting, stretched out her hand to block her. "Where do you think you’re going?"
Why... why is she here?! The woman shrank back nervously, turning around but still refusing to admit anything. "I wasn’t trying to run; it’s just too crowded in here. I just needed some air outside. My face is itching unbearably."
"So, are you still insisting that you used our store’s Calendula Toning Water?"
The woman straightened her spine. "No, it was your store’s rose skincare lotion that caused my allergic reaction!"
Tian Sangsang replied lazily, "But initially, you said it was the Calendula. Your story keeps changing—are you treating us like fools?"
"I... I remembered it wrong!"
"Ha!" The onlookers, now seeing her embarrassed and avoiding their gazes, began to realize the truth: she was here to extort them. They weren’t stupid. Earlier, they didn’t notice her hands, but upon closer inspection, those with experience knew it was indeed an allergic reaction. Even if she had used the product, the label clearly stated that it wasn’t suitable for sensitive skin, so it would’ve been her own fault. Not to mention, with her demeanor, there was significant doubt over whether she had even used their products at all. Most likely, she was just here to scam money.
"Falsely accusing our store and demanding an explanation—well, here’s your explanation. Now, don’t you owe us an explanation in return?" Tian Sangsang’s expression darkened. "Our store’s reputation isn’t something to be sullied lightly. If you can’t provide one, I’ll have no choice but to take you to the police station. After all, you didn’t just insult our store—you also discredited the judgment of our customers."
"That’s right!" The onlookers voiced their agreement, especially the loyal customers, who were glaring at her with clear disapproval.
The woman, seeing that nobody was on her side anymore, lost her momentum:
"I... I didn’t mean to; I really just remembered it wrong."
Tian Sangsang spoke calmly, "Remembered it wrong doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten. You have an allergic reaction to skincare products, and there’s still the scent of roses on your face. If it wasn’t our rose skincare lotion, then it must have come from somewhere else. If you want an explanation, you should seek it from them."
"Also, let me give you some advice. Your skin can’t handle random skincare products, especially low-quality ones. While such products might temporarily make your skin look smooth, they ultimately create dependency and lead to worse conditions and allergies. In your case, a balanced diet and regular cleansing are enough to let your skin heal gradually."
The crowd marveled at how kind this shopkeeper was—providing advice even when someone was trying to scam her. This thought naturally led to suspicions: in this area, there were only two skincare stores. If it wasn’t this store, then it must be the one across the street.
At this moment, a young woman in the crowd suddenly said, "I think I recognize her. Two days ago, when I went to Flower Bloom Beauty across the street to buy rose skincare lotion, I saw her there too."
Another woman’s eyes lit up. "Now that you mention it, I remember too. She did go there. She was wearing the same outfit, which left an impression. I’m sure I’m not mistaken."
Other customers who had bought products from Flower Bloom Beauty couldn’t hold back any longer. "Their products could cause someone’s skin to end up like this?"
"So they’re low-quality after all."
"I really don’t dare to use them anymore!"
"I’ve used products from both stores before. The ones from Yipin Fragrance Pavilion are so much better—Flower Bloom Beauty can’t even compare. Especially the way their products penetrate the skin and open the pores—it’s a sensation that’s hard to come by. I’d rather spend a little extra for peace of mind."
"..."
The crowd gradually dispersed, and the woman was nowhere to be found. Everyone understood what had just happened. Given recent events, it wasn’t hard to guess: Flower Bloom Beauty wasn’t happy about losing business and had sent someone to tarnish their rival’s reputation.
As for whether Flower Bloom Beauty’s products caused allergic reactions, opinions varied among those present.
Tian Sangsang exhaled deeply and went to sit in a small compartment. Standing for so long had left her back sore. Pregnancy made her body tire more easily, and after saying so much, she was parched.
Zhao Chun thoughtfully poured her a cup of tea, her eyes sparkling. "So, was this a deliberate plot by the store across the street?"
Tian Sangsang drank a small sip of tea, her lips feeling much more moisturized. She pursed them gently.
Zhao Chun eagerly took the empty cup, poured her another small one, and handed it over naturally.
After another sip, Tian Sangsang said, "Whether it was them or not, it doesn’t really matter. Either way, we gained from it. The things I said earlier didn’t explicitly point fingers, but customers are bound to draw their own conclusions. Indirectly, it’s still a smear on Flower Bloom Beauty’s reputation. However, knowing Ji Qin’s personality, it’s not surprising for her to resort to such desperate tactics. It’s likely I didn’t even need to smear her—she’s already dirty herself." She recalled Ji Qin’s greedy and impatient demeanor back when they were in East Sea. That was why she ended up drowning in debt. If she had indeed orchestrated today’s events, it only proved how short-sighted she was, relying on underhanded tricks and still failing to improve her standing. Besides, her reputation was already tarnished—mixing with Hua Zifeng didn’t exactly help matters.
"You exposed her scheme today, but she might come back again in the future. Sangsang, you need to be careful these days," Zhao Chun said with some concern.
Tian Sangsang nodded. Ever since confronting Ji Qin, she had been on constant alert.
Only by completely defeating her would she be able to relax.
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In reality, the trouble-making woman today had been sent by Ji Qin. That woman had a history of allergic reactions and wanted to cure them with skincare products. Because Yipin Fragrance Pavilion’s prices were too high, she bought a bottle of rose skincare lotion from Flower Bloom Beauty instead. After using Ji Qin’s product, not only did her skin not improve, but her face broke out in even worse allergic reactions. She went to Ji Qin demanding compensation, but Ji Qin outright refused. If she admitted fault, it would destroy her store’s reputation, and no one would dare to buy her products anymore. Ji Qin firmly claimed that the woman’s reaction was due to her own sensitivity and had nothing to do with her products. However, one oversight put her at a disadvantage—her product didn’t have a label warning sensitive users to avoid it. This left her in the wrong. The woman, desperate for money, wouldn’t leave and even threatened to make a scene if she wasn’t compensated. In response, Ji Qin devised a malicious plan: She told the woman to cause a commotion at Yipin Fragrance Pavilion instead, promising her a twenty-yuan reward if she successfully ruined their reputation.
