Free Web NovelChapter 439: Chapter 439: Far Ahead
On the way to Osaka,
Keiko made a special trip to the Matsumoto Pharmacy next to the station, intending to buy a new moisturizing face cream.
The salesperson enthusiastically recommended a newly launched Aloe Vera Frost, claiming it was a magical cosmetic from Dragon Country with excellent results. It had caused a sensation in Japan right after its launch.
Keiko was usually cautious about new products, but with the salesperson’s strong recommendation, she bought a bottle.
Now was the time to test its effects.
Keiko opened the Aloe Vera Frost, and a fresh, botanical fragrance wafted out, making her feel relaxed in body and mind.
She squeezed out a little of the cream and gently applied it to her face.
The cool, smooth texture instantly moisturized her dry skin, and the comforting sensation made her involuntarily close her eyes.
The Aloe Vera Frost was absorbed quickly by her skin, leaving no trace of stickiness, only a pleasant, refreshing feeling.
She felt as if the fatigue on her face was instantly drawn away, and her skin became hydrated and plump.
She waited quietly for a few minutes, then opened her eyes again and looked in the mirror.
"Oh my god."
Keiko couldn’t help but let out a soft gasp, her eyes filled with incredulous surprise.
The face in the mirror was now radiating a stunning glow.
Her originally dry and dull complexion had become bright and clear, as if it had been softened by layers of filters.
Her entire facial contour appeared firmer and full of elasticity.
She felt as if her skin had reverted to how it was years ago overnight, full of youthful vitality.
"This... The results are just too good."
Keiko was so excited she covered her face with her hands.
She had never imagined that a simple Aloe Vera Frost could bring about such an astonishing change.
She felt herself instantly become radiant. The fatigue from her journey was swept away, replaced by a confidence and beauty that shone from within.
Afterwards, Keiko put on false eyelashes and applied lipstick.
Other than that, she didn’t apply any other makeup.
The whitening and moisturizing effects of the Aloe Vera Frost were more than enough.
Applying any other makeup would be completely unnecessary.
...
The wedding venue was decorated romantically and warmly. Friends and family were laughing and chatting, and the atmosphere was lively.
The moment Keiko stepped into the banquet hall, she became the center of attention.
"Keiko, you look so beautiful today."
"Oh my god, Keiko, how is your skin so good?" freewebnσvel.cѳm
"Did you get a facial? You’re practically aging in reverse!"
Her friends quickly gathered around, amazed by her transformation.
Even the bride’s eyes flashed with surprise when she saw the radiant Keiko.
The wedding hadn’t started yet.
Keiko was chatting with her friends and mentioned the reason for her transformation, "I bought an Aloe Vera Frost from Dragon Country..."
"Cosmetics from Dragon Country?"
"I didn’t expect their cosmetics to be this good. I’ll have to try it when I get back." ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
"I’m going to buy some too."
...
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had gone by.
However, for Perfect Cosmetics Co., Ltd., this half-month had been anything but calm. It was filled with anxiety and unease.
The Monday morning meeting convened again. The atmosphere in the conference room was even heavier than last time, practically reeking of gunpowder.
The person in charge, Tao Nan, had a face so dark it looked like storm clouds were about to burst.
He glared at the marketing manager, his anger unconcealed.
"Manager Zhang, explain this to me clearly. Half a month has passed, so why are the company’s Aloe Vera Gel sales still in a free fall? Even with the boost from celebrities and influencers, that effect should have worn off by now, right? What is the situation?"
Sweat beaded on the marketing manager’s forehead. He forced himself to stand, his voice trembling, "President Tao, according to our investigation during this period, Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory’s Aloe Vera Frost... has excellent word-of-mouth. We’ve monitored major social media platforms and e-commerce reviews and found that almost all the feedback is positive. User response has been extremely enthusiastic, with many saying the effects exceeded their expectations."
"Nonsense."
Tao Nan slammed his hand on the table, the loud bang making everyone in the conference room jump. "How is that possible?! What kind of earth-shattering cosmetic could a pharmaceutical factory possibly make? They must have hired a water army to spam positive reviews. I’ve seen this kind of trick a million times."
Manager Zhang gave a wry smile and said, "President Tao, we thought so too at first, which is why we’ve been observing the situation.
"But after conducting a deeper analysis, we found that the sources of these positive reviews are very diverse, and the user base is very genuine. Many of them are loyal fans of Ji Youyou and Xiao Dong.
"It even includes regular consumers who rarely post reviews. Their feedback is very authentic and detailed, not like the typical patterns of a water army.
"So... I urgently purchased some samples of the Aloe Vera Frost yesterday and sent them to the lab for testing."
"You- you, why didn’t you act sooner?"
Tao Nan’s face turned ashen with anger. He wished he could fire this marketing manager on the spot.
If they had tested it earlier, they might have been able to figure out a counter-strategy.
Just then, the marketing manager’s phone vibrated. He glanced down and saw a message from the lab.
He quickly scanned the message, and his expression instantly became complicated—a mix of shock, disbelief, and a hint of despair.
"President Tao... The lab’s test results are in..."
the marketing manager reported, stammering.
Hearing this, Tao Nan’s anger subsided slightly. He immediately ordered, "Quick, have them bring the test report over right away."
In less than three minutes, the head of the lab brought over a thick report.
Tao Nan took the report and eagerly flipped it open.
The first things he saw were the various physicochemical indicators: pH value, heavy metal content, microbial indicators... Everything met national standards, and even far exceeded the industry average.
He continued flipping through, seeing the analysis of active ingredients, penetration tests, hydration tests, irritation tests... Every single data point was practically perfect.
When he saw the comparison data with Perfect Aloe Vera Gel, Tao Nan’s pupils contracted sharply.
On multiple key indicators, Ding’s Aloe Frost had completely crushed Perfect Aloe Vera Gel.
Whether it was active ingredient content, skin penetration rate, long-lasting hydration, or anti-inflammatory and restorative properties, the data for Ding’s Aloe Frost was far ahead.
"This... How is this possible?"
Tao Nan cried out in shock, a chill running up his spine straight to the crown of his head. How could the pharmaceutical factory he had dismissed for "not minding its own business" have created such a disruptive product?
He handed the report to the other senior executives, letting them pass it around.
After reading the report, the executives all looked at each other in stunned silence.
"Could there be a mistake? Is this report reliable?"
one of the vice presidents couldn’t help but question.
Tao Nan fell silent.
The lab’s reports were known for their rigor; it was almost impossible for them to be wrong.
He felt an unprecedented sense of pressure and crisis.
If this report was real, then Perfect Aloe Vera Gel was about to face an unprecedented catastrophe in the market.
