My girlfriend is from 1949

Chapter 18, Part 1 of 8 Treasures: Bargain Price!

The salesperson skillfully applied makeup, using several different products from foundation to mascara, and even eyeliner.

The exquisite bottles on the display stand were used one after another.

Not only did she have her makeup done, but she also had her skin treated.

Chen Huai'an sat on the chair next to him, watching quietly without any hurry.

I was already mentally prepared that makeup takes a lot of time.

Besides, watching a pretty girl put on makeup is a pleasure in itself.

Lin Wan sat motionless in the chair, letting the salesperson apply the high-end-looking cosmetics to her face.

Even though she is very knowledgeable, she was seeing some skincare products for the first time.

One of them, called Bibi Cream, evens out skin tone and makes pores appear smaller after application.

When they saw a style that was completely different from that of the Republic of China era, they couldn't help but show curiosity.

While letting the salesperson do the makeup, I took notes on the steps and techniques.

For girls, makeup is almost an innate skill; even if they are not familiar with it, they can master it after watching a few times.

It took about an hour for the entire makeup look to be completed.

"Alright~ beautiful lady, your boyfriend will definitely love it!" The salesperson breathed a sigh of relief, very satisfied with the work he had just completed.

Makeup is a skill; it can not only cover up facial imperfections but also enhance one's appearance.

Especially now that makeup techniques have reached an incredible level, the effects are comparable to plastic surgery.

A girl with an average appearance, scoring only 60 points, can improve to 80 points after makeup, attracting a lot of attention on the street.

For pretty girls, it can enhance their overall appearance and charm.

Lin Wan is different now. She looks beautiful and gentle without makeup, but with makeup, she has become more charming and alluring.

If you walked down the street like this, you'd definitely turn heads!

Chen Huai'an stared in amazement at her unusually beautiful face.

After a moment of surprise, she sincerely praised, "It's beautiful, and it suits you very well!"

Lin Wan stared blankly at herself in the mirror, her big eyes filled with shock.

Especially after applying eyeliner, it adds a unique charm to her already large, watery eyes.

I couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "So this is how makeup can be done...!"

The salesperson tidied up the display stand, his eyes secretly observing the two people's reactions.

He hurriedly tried to sell her his products: "Handsome, your girlfriend looks beautiful with makeup. Why don't you buy her a set of cosmetics? Her skin is also a bit dry, so you could also buy her some skincare products. Today, all products are 10% off during our promotion."

I spend an hour doing someone's makeup, all for this one moment of sales pitch.

Customers are more likely to make a purchase after seeing the results.

After all, the company's products aren't cheap; one tube of Bibi Cream costs over four hundred yuan!

Chen Huai'an nodded slightly, rubbing his chin with his fingers: "Buy it, we absolutely have to buy it!"

I had already decided to buy it the moment I sat down in the makeup chair.

Lin Wan must have everything that other girls have, and even better!

I just sold two small yellow croakers and made 9 yuan, which is more than enough to cover my expenses.

Moreover, according to the agreement, as long as he receives one injection of penicillin powder, the remaining money will belong to him.

Since he has all the money, it's his right to buy whatever he wants to give as a gift.

Chen Huai'an waved his hand and bought a whole set of cosmetics, plus a set of skincare products.

The salesperson beamed: "Sir, the total after the discount is 4780 yuan."

Normally, customers are mostly buying single items, and these decisive big spenders are mostly men.

This is why she was particularly enthusiastic towards Chen Huai'an, and always sought his opinion on everything.

Because, based on her experience, it was very clear who was paying.

Lin Wan held the beautifully packaged skincare product box, her eyes filled with delight.

No girl can resist the allure of cosmetics.

However, after learning about modern rice prices, I also gained a basic understanding of commodity prices.

I know these cosmetics aren't cheap even now.

He said in a low voice, "I'll pay you back when I come back next time."

As a high-income journalist, it would be easy for me to find some items to bring back as repayment.

If all else fails, I can bring some jewelry that my mother gave me when I left my home in Beiping and sell it for money.

Her upbringing prevented her from taking advantage of others with a clear conscience.

The two left their cosmetics at the service desk and pushed their cart into the supermarket.

The moment she passed through the turnstile, her little mouth opened into an "O" shape.

"Wow, what a huge supermarket!"

Lin Wanxing's eyes widened in astonishment at the spacious, bright, and fully stocked shelves.

The supplies are too plentiful!

Upon seeing the bright red apples and the round, plump watermelons, she licked her cute pink lips.

However, when she got to the durian, her delicate brows immediately furrowed, and she hurriedly covered her nose, her small face showing a look of disgust.

Seeing her playful and adorable expression as she frowned from the durian fumes, Chen Huai'an couldn't help but smile.

In a daze, I realized that it had been a long time since the two of us had gone grocery shopping together.

"This...this white fungus is huge!" Lin Wan held a pale yellow white fungus in her hands, which was about 13 centimeters in diameter and could be considered a top-quality product.

"130 yuan per jin (500g), that's only 75 jin (37.5kg) of rice, so cheap!"

Her almond-shaped eyes widened, and her voice was filled with surprise.

Chen Huai'an was stunned for a moment, looking completely bewildered: "Tremella fuciformis is just a common beverage, and it's not expensive."

Lin Wan held a piece of white fungus with great affection and explained, "Perhaps it's just an ordinary drink in your time, but in my time, white fungus is a high-end tonic."

Usually only wealthy families could afford to eat it.

Like bird's nest, it is a rare tonic and a symbol of status.

A flower as big as the one in my hand is an extremely rare and priceless gem.

If you put it in a beautiful gift box, it would definitely be a great gift!

We are struggling to find a gift that can help us connect with high-ranking officials of the Nationalist government in Shanghai.

They worked to smooth things over and rescue their arrested comrades.

"If we could take these white fungus home, absolutely no one could refuse!"

Her little hands trembled as she held the silver ear fungus, and her big eyes shone brightly.

Chen Huai'an was stunned for a moment, then immediately took out his phone to check.

Only then did I realize that the white fungus sold openly on the shelves today was one of the eight delicacies during the Republic of China era.

Only wealthy families could afford to prepare nourishing dishes during festivals and holidays.

If used to entertain guests, it would definitely be impressive!

A silver ear fungus with a diameter of 13 centimeters is already considered a rare and highly sought-after delicacy!

In 1977, the invention of the sawdust and bran flat planting technique led to a surge in the production of white fungus.

They managed to turn white fungus, one of the eight delicacies, into a free dessert served in fast food restaurants.

It's no wonder Lin Wan was so shocked to see that the price of such high-quality white fungus was so affordable.

If these white fungus were transported back to the Republic of China, it would definitely be possible to make connections with officials of the Nationalist government.

Even if it meant secretly exchanging a single silver ear fungus for an arrested comrade, I would be willing to make the trade!

Chen Huai'an waved his hand generously: "Buy them all! I'll buy all one hundred-plus flowers in this display!"