Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife-Chapter 74: This Is More Exciting

To be precise, most medicinal formulas on the market would become wastepaper. All existing beauty products would be utterly decimated.

He was confident about that.

"I hope so..." Helpless, Luo Qingli could only pin her last shred of hope on Chen Xiao.

"Also, I have to find that mole. I’m convinced it’s someone from the R&D department!" Luo Qingli’s beautiful eyes turned cold with resolve.

Luo Baifeng and the others, no matter how brainless, wouldn’t have done this themselves. They must have paid off someone in the R&D department.

"That’s simple," Chen Xiao smiled. "Just wait and see how I handle it."

「Back at the marketing department」

Chen Xiao suddenly felt a wave of boredom. Before, Qin Lan would occasionally pop over to bicker with him, so it was never dull. But now, with her on leave, there wasn’t a single person he knew in the entire department. A sense of loss inexplicably welled up in my heart. She must be leaving soon...

Finally, he sent her a message. "You’ve taken so many days off. Is everything alright?"

About an hour later, Qin Lan replied, "It’s nothing."

A few minutes later, she sent another message: "Let’s meet somewhere tonight."

Chen Xiao never expected that Qin Lan would actually take the initiative to ask him out.

Near the end of the workday, Zhou Yuan delivered the medicinal herbs to the Luo Group. Chen Xiao took the herbs back to the villa and went into the kitchen. He grabbed a rice cooker, dumped all the herbs inside, added water, and let them stew. It was well over an hour before a faint medicinal aroma began to waft out. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Chen Xiao sniffed and frowned. "It seems a rice cooker is no substitute for a proper Alchemy Furnace. I should have stolen the old man’s prized Nine Dragon Cauldron when I came down the mountain..."

But this will have to do. Even if it doesn’t produce the best results, it’s enough to make the ointment.

Once the stew was ready, Chen Xiao used a tool to crush the herbs into a paste.

Suddenly, Zhang Yaqing ran in wearing her slippers. "Mr. Chen, what are you doing?"

"Concocting an ointment."

Zhang Yaqing was taken aback. "What kind of ointment?"

"Nourishing Facial Cream," Chen Xiao said flatly.

"Oh, a beauty product? Is it as potent as you are?" Zhang Yaqing asked with a teasing smile.

Chen Xiao was speechless.

"You’ll know once it’s finished."

With that, he refocused on his task. Zhang Yaqing watched his handsome profile from the side, her heart pounding erratically. The usually laid-back Chen Xiao possessed a unique charm when he was serious.

The medicinal aroma spread as the herbs in the rice cooker gradually fused with the liquid, forming a translucent, gleaming green paste.

Zhang Yaqing was amazed. "This ointment looks promising. I have to try it later," she said, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Chen Xiao glanced at the result. Satisfied with the outcome, he nodded in approval.

"What’s that wonderful smell?" Xu Yanran and Li Biyun walked over, their expressions turning to astonishment when they saw the gooey glob in the pot.

"Beauty Ointment. Want to try some?" Chen Xiao grinned.

"Hah! You dare call this lump of crap a Beauty Ointment?" Xu Yanran sneered, her face filled with disdain.

"Fine. Since you look down on it, don’t come begging me for any later," Chen Xiao said nonchalantly.

After the Nourishing Facial Cream cooled, he gave a portion each to Zhang Yaqing and Li Biyun.

"Apply it to your face and wash it off after ten minutes. You’ll find your skin has undergone a fundamental transformation," Chen Xiao said before heading upstairs.

Time for a shower. Then... I’ll go meet Qin Lan and catch up.

He had also set aside a portion of the freshly made Nourishing Facial Cream specifically for Qin Lan.

「Twenty minutes later」

Chen Xiao had just come downstairs when Zhang Yaqing threw herself at him, hugging him and jumping for joy.

"Chen Xiao! This ointment is magical! After just one use, my skin has really improved! And when I was washing my face, a lot of black, sticky gunk came out! Now my whole face feels so incredibly refreshed..."

Chen Xiao glanced at her and smiled. "Of course. Those are the toxins that have built up under your skin. Now that they’ve been expelled, your skin will naturally become fairer."

Zhang Yaqing’s skin had been good before, but the difference now was like night and day. Her skin was now like a newborn’s—hydrated and radiant. Even without makeup, it had the flawless perfection of mutton-fat jade.

Xu Yanran crossed her arms over her chest and said nothing, but deep down, she was incredibly envious. After all, she had witnessed the dramatic transformation of the other two women’s skin with her own eyes.

What woman doesn’t want to be beautiful?

Finally, she couldn’t hold back any longer. "Chen Xiao, is there any..."

Chen Xiao cut her off. "I’ve got to go out for a bit. We can talk about whatever it is when I get back."

Watching him leave the villa, Xu Yanran seethed with frustration. Hmph! If you won’t give it to me, do you think I can’t take it myself? Putting on such airs... I would never grovel and beg that guy! I have my own two hands, don’t I?

Chen Xiao took a cab to the place Qin Lan had suggested, a cozy, atmospheric bar. Upon entering, he immediately saw her sitting inside, holding a wine glass. She was gazing absently at a young woman singing on stage, her eyes filled with melancholy. Chen Xiao walked over and sat down opposite her.

Qin Lan didn’t waste words. "Come on, drink."

Knowing something was on her mind, Chen Xiao didn’t press her. He just quietly kept her company, glass after glass, until Qin Lan’s cheeks were flushed and her steps became unsteady.

"Help me... to the restroom," Qin Lan murmured, her delicate body leaning against him.

"Be careful," Chen Xiao said, helping her toward the restroom.

The scent of alcohol mixed with her natural fragrance assaulted his senses. Her soft body leaning against him made him tense up.

As soon as they entered the restroom, Qin Lan shut the door behind them and fixed her beautiful eyes on Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao swallowed hard.

Then, Qin Lan wrapped her arms around his head, and her seductive red lips pressed against his.

Wild, passionate... it was as if she wanted to melt him completely into her.

Chen Xiao’s breathing grew heavy. He gritted his teeth and said, "Sister Lan, this place... isn’t exactly convenient, is it?"

"That makes it more exciting. What, are you scared?" Qin Lan teased, her eyes sultry.