Chapter 68

"Brother Lin, I'd like to propose a toast to you."

Zhang Xiaoli sat beside Lin Dazhi, pressing tightly against him like a delicate blade of grass leaning against a towering mountain, creating a highly striking visual.

She held her glass with both hands, respectfully tapped the bottom of Lin Dazhi's glass, and then downed her beer in one go.

"Nice! I couldn't tell, Lili, you actually have quite a high tolerance," said Bai Weiwei, who was sitting opposite them, clapping in approval.

Lin Dazhi wrapped his arm around Zhang Xiaoli's slender waist, feeling how easily his hand could span it, and took a light sip of his beer.

"Brother Lin, have a kidney skewer." Seeing that Lin Dazhi had taken a sip of his drink, Bai Weiwei, who was sitting opposite, fed him a piece with great attentiveness.

This scene made the customers at the surrounding tables so envious their eyes were practically turning red!

It's just not fair!

Such a beautiful woman, and two of them are actually waiting on one man together!

Then they looked at their own table, full of nothing but grown men, and suddenly the skewers didn't taste as good and the beer didn't taste as refreshing.

"Lili, you work in beauty; if there were a device that could make someone look five to ten years younger overall, and the effects of one session could last for over a year, how much do you think you'd be willing to pay per session?" Lin Dazhi asked casually while gently kneading Zhang Xiaoli's slim waist.

If Zhou Xiaojun saw this scene, he would probably be fuming with rage instantly. You have to know, he had been dating Zhang Xiaoli for so long, and besides holding hands a few times, he hadn't even kissed her yet.

But now, she was in the arms of her former brother-in-law, acting like a submissive little bird, letting him do whatever he pleased!

As Lin Dazhi fondled her, not only was there no sign of disgust on Zhang Xiaoli's face, but she actually looked like she was enjoying it.

Hearing Lin Dazhi's words, Zhang Xiaoli thought seriously for a moment and said, "Brother Lin, I don't know what you mean by 'looking younger,' so it's hard to say."

Lin Dazhi asked curiously, "Just looking five to ten years younger, does that really involve so many different aspects?"

Hearing Lin Dazhi's words, Zhang Xiaoli giggled and said, "Brother Lin, that's where you don't understand. In the beauty industry, this is actually a very complex issue. For example, looking younger could mean skin whitening, pore tightening, or facial lifting, and that's just non-surgical. Things like prosthetic implants or bone shaving fall under the field of medical aesthetics, all of which can achieve an anti-aging effect."

Lin Dazhi shook his head and said, "No surgery, just direct cellular repair to make the person look naturally younger."

Zhang Xiaoli smiled and said, "There are actually devices with similar effects. For instance, our brand, New Life, has a product called the 'Youth Time Machine.' Through technological means, it can directly achieve facial micro-sculpting, lifting and tightening the skin overall to make people look younger. This product is very popular in our shop, and many customers have tried it with great feedback."

"Is that so? Then how much does one session of this 'Youth Time Machine' cost?" Lin Dazhi asked curiously.

He had originally thought the "Time Regression Device" rewarded by the system was definitely a piece of black technology that would cause a sensation once it hit the market; he didn't expect similar products to already exist. Although he believed the system's version would be better, it hadn't been developed yet, and he had no idea what the final results would be.

"About 6,000 yuan for a set, which is roughly eight to ten sessions, and the effects can last for about a year after completion," Zhang Xiaoli said.

"Are there any side effects?" Lin Dazhi asked.

"No, it's very safe," Zhang Xiaoli quickly replied upon hearing Lin Dazhi's question.

"Really? That amazing? Hey, Weiwei, are you busy tomorrow? If not, why don't we go check out Xiaoli's shop together? I want to see if this 'Youth Time Machine' is as impressive as she says," Lin Dazhi said to Bai Weiwei.

"Sure, no problem. My current mission is to keep you, the big boss, happy. As long as I mention it's for you, the bank president will approve my leave immediately," Bai Weiwei said with a smile.

"Oh, so you're asking President Li for leave directly now, huh?" Lin Dazhi said half-jokingly.

"What are you talking about? Not President Li, it's President Guo, the vice president in charge of me, named Guo Ming," Zhang Xiaoli said with a smile.

"Oh, speaking of that, Weiwei, regarding the loan, make sure you do your homework when you go back. I plan to use this technology as collateral for a loan. It would be best to get two billion at once, but if we can't get that much, a smaller amount is fine, as long as it can support the initial R&D and company operations; we can figure out the rest later," Lin Dazhi said.

"Mm, I understand, Brother Lin. Don't worry, I'll help you prepare for the loan in the next few days," Bai Weiwei nodded and said.

After finishing their business, the three of them drank and chatted for a while longer, and once they were full and satisfied, they strolled back to the residential complex.

On the other side, Zhou Xiaojun and his buddies had finished their drinks and took a taxi home. Thinking about seeing Lin Dazhi and Zhang Xiaoli together at the food stall, he felt more and more uncomfortable the more he thought about it.

Upon returning home, Zhou Xiaojun started throwing a tantrum.

After entering the house, Zhou Xiaojun slammed the door shut with a "bang," then staggered to the sofa and kicked the trash can away.

Hearing the commotion, Xie Fenglan walked out from the inner room. Seeing her son's grim expression, she quickly asked, "Xiaojun, what's wrong? What happened?"

Zhou Xiaojun closed his eyes and said, "Mom, I'm fine, don't bother me."

"No, you definitely have something on your mind looking like this. Tell Mom, did you have a falling out with Xiaoli?" Xie Fenglan sat beside her son and asked with concern.

Her son wasn't young anymore, and he had always been restless and prone to trouble. Now that he had finally found a girlfriend, Xie Fenglan took it very seriously and hoped every day that they would solidify their relationship and get married as soon as possible.

Who knew, it would have been better not to mention Zhang Xiaoli, but as soon as she did, Zhou Xiaojun jumped up from the sofa with a "thud," his eyes red as he said, "Mom, don't mention that slut to me! I want to kill her right now!"

"What? Son, you can't do anything reckless! Tell me quickly, what exactly happened with Xiaoli?" Xie Fenglan asked nervously upon hearing her son's words.

"What happened? Hmph!"

Zhou Xiaojun sneered and said in a low voice, "Mom, I asked her to go get barbecue with me today, and she said she couldn't because she was busy. But then I ran into her at the barbecue stall with another man. Do you know who that man was?"

"What? She was eating with another man? Who was that man?" Xie Fenglan asked hurriedly upon hearing her son.

"Who else could it be? Lin Dazhi, my 'good' brother-in-law!" Zhou Xiaojun said through gritted teeth.

"What? Lin Dazhi? That bastard, what is he trying to do?" Upon hearing her son's words, Xie Fenglan immediately flew into a rage!