Chapter 88 Perfume
The restaurant that Yan An took them to was located in a remote alley. From the outside, it didn't even look like a restaurant.
This private restaurant is hidden deep in a quiet residence. It is not open to the public and only accepts guests recommended by acquaintances.
As soon as the appetizers were served after they were seated, they completely conquered Xiaozhen's taste buds.
The seasonal appetizers are all fresh, and they are very fresh. The main dishes are also wonderful in their own way. I think the best one is the signature dish, the drunken crab. The chef said that these crabs are marinated with high-quality rice wine that is more than ten years old, and the key is the time and degree.
Xiao Zhen's mind immediately flashed with the scene of throwing Teacher Xiao Yuan into the aged wine. He admitted that he was a little curious about the taste of the crab, but the idea and the picture were a little too weird, so he turned his attention back to the dish.
Yan An and Yan Zhu were talking in a low voice . After Yan Zhu talked to her classmate Zhu Haoting, she became listless. Even Yan An could tell that something was going on between her and her classmate without Xiao Zhen's conscious investigation.
"Zhuzhu, do you want to play with your classmates?" Yan An asked Yan Zhu in a low voice.
Yan Zhu shook her head.
"If you want to play, I'll drive you there later."
"I don't want to go." Yan Zhu played with the napkin with her fingers sullenly.
"Is it because of that girl that Zhu Haoting invited everyone to play, and you feel unhappy?"
"..." Yan Zhu's fingers pinched the napkin nervously.
"Well, it means that everyone is playing with Zhu Haoting. Does it feel like they've left you behind?"
"No!" Yan Zhu lowered her eyes. "They can play with whoever they want. It's none of my business."
"But you're obviously unhappy."
“…”
Yan An asked: "Do you want your dad to help you and take your classmates out to play or have a big meal?"
Yan Zhu said nothing.
"Then dad will treat you, and your classmates will be very happy, and they will become good friends with you, okay?"
"..." Yan Zhu was thinking seriously about Yan An's proposal, then she nodded hesitantly.
Yan An poured the vinegar into a small dish and smiled, "This raises a question. It's your father who pays the money. Do you think your classmates are friends with you because they like you, or because they like your father?"
"..." Yan Zhu was silent for a while, then she said: "This is not good at all."
"oh?"
"I hope my classmates want to be friends with me because they like me, not because of my dad." Yan Zhu thought for a moment, then said, "Dad, I'm fine."
During the break the next day, Xiaozhen took her apology letter to the classroom office.
Teacher Li is concentrating on looking at the computer.
Xiaozhen handed her 500-word self-criticism to him, and Teacher Li was shocked. He closed the webpage, stared at Xiaozhen, and asked him what was wrong with his eyes.
"Teacher, this is my self-review."
"Oh." Teacher Li took his review and signaled with his eyes that he could leave.
"Teacher Li, are you really okay with the wound on your face?"
Teacher Li touched his face subconsciously and said, "It's okay." Xiao Zhen noticed that there were several scratches on his bare arms under his sleeves.
"Teacher Li, are you really not going to get a vaccination?"
"It's okay." Teacher Li said firmly, continuing to drive Xiaozhen away with his eyes.
Xiao Zhen quietly extended her consciousness tentacles and touched Teacher Li's forehead. In Teacher Li's shallow consciousness, he saw a door with a lock on it. Generally speaking, the image of a locked door represents a secret in human consciousness.
What secrets is Teacher Li hiding?
As Xiaozhen tried to get a better look, a hen appeared in front of the door and began to cluck.
Then the hen laid an egg.
Xiao Zhen: “…”
He felt that he did not understand humans at all.
After leaving the classroom and office, Xiao Zhen came to the stairs next to the playground. After a while, the little Dawn appeared at his feet. Xiao Zhen stretched out his hand and let Dawn jump into his palm.
"How did the test on your hair go?"
"That's just an ordinary hair of an underage human female." Dawn replied with a smile.
"Did you find anything in your hair?"
"have."
"What is that?"
"Glandular secretions from the horned rabbit."
Xiao Zhen said softly, "As expected."
"Based on the laboratory's analysis results, this dose is within the legal and harmless range," said Xiao.
"harmless?"
"Well, I analyzed the ingredients. This is the 'Water of Heart' perfume from the Giant Spirit Chamber of Commerce. I've actually sprayed it before."
"perfume?"
"Yes, the way the horned rabbit survives is to secrete scents through its glands to relax its predators and prey. Its secretions have been improved several times by the Pharmacy Association and are now a common ingredient in perfumes. The 'Water of Heart' perfume is very famous."
"How would it work on humans?"
"To some extent, it can improve your charm, and it is relatively easier to gain others' favor. The effect is quite subtle." Fuxiao said, "My own feeling after using it is just so-so. Although I feel that strangers' attitude towards me has improved a little, my dad's disgusting expression towards me has not changed at all!"
"Are you sure it's harmless to humans?"
Fuxiao said: "This is a perfume that is legally sold in the Milky Way Star Region and has passed the review of the Pharmacy Association and the Quality Supervision Bureau."
"So, how did this girl get this perfume?"
Dawn shrugged, "Who knows."
Yan Zhu's mood did not improve.
Since Zhu Haoting invited everyone to the game entertainment center, Zhu Haoting has become more popular. Even some of Yan Zhu's original party members have begun to loosen up. Yan Zhu felt something was wrong.
She had never been sure that she could win over Zhu Haoting, and now that Zhu Haoting had made several waves of goodwill offensives, Yan Zhu felt that she was surrounded by danger. Now there were only five or six students left who Yan Zhu felt were loyal, and the other students were all trying to get closer to Zhu Haoting.
Especially Qiao Yue. In the past two days, Zhu Haoting has been talking to Qiao Yue intentionally or unintentionally, and even ran to help Qiao Yue solve difficult word problems during class breaks. Qiao Yue also seemed to welcome the smartest girl in the class to take the initiative to help him solve his problems.
"Really? Who are you doing this for?" Yan Zhu muttered in her heart. Then she felt that her mentality seemed to be a way of venting her anger on others. I really hope that my classmates can sincerely believe that I am qualified for the position of squadron leader, and that everyone likes me and trusts me and votes for me, she thought.
After school that day, Cheng Jiaying called Yan Zhu mysteriously.
"What's wrong?"
"Come with me, come with me." Cheng Jiaying said, "Zhuzhu, I'll take you somewhere."
"ah?"
Cheng Jiaying led Yan Zhu into a small alley next to the school. She pointed to a stationery store among the small houses next to each other and said, "Look, this is the store."
This is a newly opened stationery store. The owner decorated the store very warmly, with curtains with cute star patterns hanging on the wall, and neatly arranged shelves filled with various small notebooks and stationery, as well as beautiful greeting cards.
The owner is a woman with wavy hair who looks to be in her thirties. Cheng Jiaying walked in and called out, "Hello, I'm here again."
"Welcome, welcome. I remember you, Cheng Jiaying." The female owner said with a smile.
"I brought my friend here." Cheng Jiaying said, "Show her the thing you told me about last time." Yan Zhu stood aside and looked at the female owner curiously.
The female owner nodded, took out a small paper box from under the counter and handed it to Yan Zhu.
"This is?"
"Open it and take a look." The female owner lowered her voice , "This is our treasure."
Yan Zhu opened the small paper box, revealing a delicate little bottle. A faint fragrance drifted into her nose, "Is this... perfume?"
"It's called Freshman," the female shop owner said softly, "Don't worry, this scent is very light, very suitable for students. You can spray a little on your clothes. It's a perfume that can bring you good luck."
"Bring me good luck?" Yan Zhu smiled, "So amazing."
The female shop owner smiled and said, "It can actually bring you a good mood. Your good friend said that you are at a critical moment and she wants to make you feel better. She talked to me yesterday. She is also the first customer of the shop. For you and her, I think this gift is the best."
"Ah, thank you." Yan Zhu looked at Cheng Jiaying gratefully, and the two little girls smiled unconsciously. Now, Yan Zhu felt that her mood had really improved.
When Yan Zhu returned home, her brother Yan Zhen suddenly widened his eyes and circled around her.
"Brother, what are you doing?"
“……” Xiao Zhen stared at her without saying a word.
…
…
In Xiaozhen's room, Xiaozhen was waiting for dawn's analysis report.
An hour later, Dawn replied.
"The analysis results are out. The perfume your sister is wearing is the 'New Life' produced by the Golden Key Chamber of Commerce. The main ingredient is the extract from sandworm eggs."
"Then what?"
"Sandworm eggs emit a scent that makes people feel good and avoid being attacked. Therefore, this perfume can also increase your charm and gain others' favor to a certain extent. Its function is similar to the 'Water of Pleasure' on Zhu Haoting."
"So what's going on here? Alien perfume sold wholesale?"
Mr. Cat jumped onto the table and said, "Now that you mention it, I remember. Fuxiao, which chamber of commerce is Zhu Haoting wearing perfume from?"
"The 'Water of Heart' from the Giant Spirit Chamber of Commerce."
"The Giant Spirit Chamber of Commerce belongs to the Council." Mr. Cat looked at Xiao Zhen, "And the 'New Life' perfume comes from the Golden Key Chamber of Commerce, which is loyal to the Legion."
“…”
An Tianxin, who was soaking in the incubator, floated to the surface with his head spinning. He said, "Alpaca."
Chicken jumped over and said, "You mean, this election of class leaders for elementary school students has become a battle between the local parliamentary factions?"
Mr. Cat said: "It seems so. The two chambers of commerce have obviously chosen their own agents in this battlefield."
Xiao Zhen blinked and said, "Alpaca."
