The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

Chapter 244 Cosmetics and Skin Care Products

"Do you know what is the most profitable business in the world?" Cen Jiexiao did not directly state her purpose, but raised a question. She glanced at everyone with a mysterious smile on her lips.

"Of course it's the salt and iron business!" A slightly plump woman answered quickly. Her name is Dong You. She has a straightforward personality and likes to read some knight-errant stories. Therefore, she is most interested in this kind of "profitable" business.

"No, no, I think it's the jewels and silk!" another sweet-looking woman retorted. Her name was Xia Lan. She came from a wealthy family and loved dressing up the most, so she had an almost obsessive love for those gorgeous jewels and silks.

Sister Cen smiled and shook her head, saying, "You guys are still too narrow-minded. The most profitable business in the world is..." She paused deliberately, and when she saw everyone staring at her eagerly, she slowly uttered two words, "Beauty."

The women looked at each other, obviously puzzled by Cen Jiexiao's answer. They didn't understand how "beauty" could be linked to "business".

Cen Jiexiao didn't explain. She just pointed at the bottles and jars on the table and said, "These are the latest beauty products I developed based on ancient recipes and some of my own creations. There are whitening and freckle removal products, moisturizing and anti-wrinkle products, and..."

Every time she introduced something, the girls would exclaim in surprise, and they would be eager to try it out immediately.

"From today on, you will follow me and learn how to make and use these beauty products." Cen Jiexiao paused deliberately when she said this, and her eyes swept across the faces in front of her that were eager to learn, and the smile on the corners of her mouth deepened a little.

"After you finish your studies," she continued, her tone somewhat serious, "I will hand these products over to you. We will open a women's beauty and health center in Linkang Prefecture, specializing in providing beauty and maintenance services for women! You will be the first batch of female beauty and health care practitioners in the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

These words were like dropping a stone into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves. Upon hearing this, the students were stunned for a moment, then expressions of disbelief and surprise appeared on their faces.

"Beauty and Health Shop?" Dong You couldn't help but repeat it softly, his tone full of curiosity and anticipation.

"Providing beauty care services specifically for women?" Xia Lan's eyes widened, as if she couldn't believe her ears.

The other women also looked excited and started talking to each other.

"Oh my god, this is unheard of!"

"If such a place could really be opened, the women of our Great Zhou would be so happy!"

"Yes, yes, in the future we can also have fair skin and exquisite makeup like those ladies!"

Looking at the excited women in front of her, Cen Jiexiao felt relieved and excited. She knew that her plan was halfway successful.

"Are you willing to follow me and start this business together?" Cen Jiexiao looked at everyone with a burning gaze, her tone filled with encouragement and expectation.

"Yes! We do!" The women responded in unison without hesitation, their voices full of firmness and determination.

They all knelt down and bowed deeply to Cen Jiexiao.

"Thank you for your cultivation, Dean! We will do our best to live up to your high expectations!"

Cen Jiexiao nodded with satisfaction. This group of women were young and energetic, and full of curiosity about new things. They were exactly the best candidates she needed.

In the days that followed, Cen Jiexiao poured all her energy into training these women. She imparted everything she knew about makeup, skincare, and beauty, from basic cleansing, moisturizing, and sunscreen to advanced makeup techniques and massage. In her excitement, Cen Jiexiao even got carried away, explaining modern medical aesthetics procedures like microneedling and hydrating treatments.

These ancient women had never been exposed to such novel beauty concepts. They were all fascinated by what they heard and their enthusiasm for learning was unprecedentedly high.

Besides training students, Cen Jiexiao also kept in mind her collaboration with Pujitang. Almost every other day, she would personally visit Pujitang to discuss the formulas and production processes of various beauty products with Liu Renxin. On this day, Cen Jiexiao arrived again, excitedly carrying several sheets of paper covered in writing, and hurriedly entered the Pujitang gate.

"Doctor Liu, Doctor Liu! Come and take a look. I have researched a few new prescriptions. Please take a look!" Sister Cen Xiao arrived before her voice, her tone full of excitement and anticipation.

Liu Renxin was taking the patient's pulse when he heard Cen Jiexiao's voice. He couldn't help but shook his head helplessly. Why is Dean Cen so interested in beauty recently? It's simply to the point of obsession!

"Director Cen, please wait a moment. I will talk to you in detail after I finish treating this patient." Liu Renxin said gently to Cen Jiexiao.

"Okay, okay, you go ahead and do your work. I'm not in a hurry." Although Cen Jiexiao said she was not in a hurry, her eyes never left the prescriptions in Liu Renxin's hands, as if they were some rare treasures.

After Liu Renxin finally finished, Cen Jiexiao eagerly handed over the prescription. "Doctor Liu, can you please add some pearl powder to this 'Pearl Cream' formula? I want to maximize the whitening effect!" She pointed to one of the prescriptions, which was densely covered with the names of various medicinal ingredients: pearls, angelica dahurica, white poria...

"I've studied a lot of ancient books recently and found a lot of records about whitening and beauty. Do you think we can try to slightly adjust the ratio of Angelica dahurica and Bletilla striata? And this pearl powder, can we use a finer one?" Cen Jiexiao talked incessantly, as if she had opened a box of chatterboxes, pouring out all the experience she had gained from her research in the past few days.

Liu Renxin took the prescription and read it carefully, nodding as he read and occasionally offering his own opinions.

"Well, Angelica dahurica does have the effect of whitening and removing freckles, but it has a dry nature. It needs to be used together with yin-nourishing and moisturizing herbs such as white peony root and polygonatum to achieve better results."

"As for pearl powder, the finer the better, so it can be better absorbed by the skin."

"By the way, I also found an ancient recipe for a facial mask made with peach blossoms, almonds, and honey. It is said to have excellent moisturizing and whitening effects. We can try it." Cen Jiexiao said excitedly, as if she had already seen the amazing effects after those beauty-loving women used it.

Liu Renxin smiled and shook his head, "President Cen, you really know a lot about beauty!"

"Of course. I'm determined to create the best beauty products in the Great Zhou Dynasty!" Cen Jiexiao said confidently. "By the way, Doctor Liu, can you please add some pearl powder to the formula of this 'Pearl Cream'? I want to maximize the whitening effect!"

As Cen Jiexiao spoke, she gestured with her hands, wishing she could cram all her thoughts into Liu Renxin's mind.