Chapter 288 - 270: Random Mission, Advanced Reward?

Chapter 288: Chapter 270: Random Mission, Advanced Reward?

Why are skincare products so heavily discounted?

Because the production cost of skincare is incredibly low—at least, when compared to luxury brands!

The costs for luxury brands are often intangible—things like design and the annual investment in various fashion shows. All that money gets factored into the final price!

As for skincare, the profit margins are just massive...

Someone once broke down the cost of a particular face cream. When you list out all the components, the retail price was marked up nearly ten times from its production cost!

With profits that huge, what’s a ten-percent discount?

Some might argue that developing the formulas for skincare is also a cost.

True, many skincare products do use ’exclusive formulas.’ But how many of those have actually been scientifically verified?

Just look at the disclaimers on those products. There’s always a line that says: "Results may vary depending on the individual!"

In short, very, very few brands can truly guarantee their products will be effective.

Of course.

This isn’t to say that high-end luxury brands have low profit margins—it’s just a matter of comparison!

Haven’t you seen the CEO of LVMH become the world’s richest person?

With a net worth of $117 billion!

...

Ye Ling held Ning Ruoxi’s hand as they casually walked into a Gucci boutique.

Although Ning Ruoxi said not to buy anything when they came in, how could Ye Ling possibly listen?

"Welcome."

The moment they stepped inside, a saleswoman approached them with a professional smile.

Both Ye Ling and Ning Ruoxi were dressed in expensive-looking clothes. Coupled with their stunning looks, they were clearly premium customers!

"Let’s see your long dresses."

Ye Ling said casually.

"Of course. Please follow me." The saleswoman stood just ahead and to the side, guiding Ye Ling and Ning Ruoxi deeper into the store.

This Gucci boutique was quite large, and the interior felt very spacious.

The saleswoman led them to the women’s dress section. After a quick glance, they’d already lost interest.

Gucci bags sold very well, that was a fact... But their clothes? Honestly, it was really hard to ’get’ the designer’s aesthetic.

For instance, the new piece in front of them: the "Flower Knot NEW WAVE FAN" dress, priced at seventy-five hundred.

’Are you sure this isn’t the same outfit the aunties wear for their square dancing in the park?’

’And in a particularly festive, bright red, no less!’

’If Ning Ruoxi put that on,’ Ye Ling thought, ’she’d instantly look incredibly mature. The kind of mature that ages you thirty years on the spot!’

"I don’t really want to buy anything here..."

Before Ye Ling could respond, Ning Ruoxi tugged his arm and whispered.

Clearly, she and Ye Ling were on the same page.

Gucci’s dresses... were simply atrocious!

’Not only were they ridiculously expensive, but they looked like cheap street-stall knockoffs. Did Gucci’s dress designer get their start working a stall in Xia Country?’

The saleswoman standing nearby looked a little awkward. Even as a Gucci employee, she had to admit their dresses weren’t exactly their strong suit...

In fact, it had become a running joke.

"That’s... quite a dress you’re wearing." "Oh! It’s Gucci." "Ah, that explains everything!"

"Let’s just look at your handbags," Ye Ling said casually, rubbing his nose.

Compared to their dresses, Gucci’s handbags were far more conventional.

So, Ye Ling began to help Ning Ruoxi pick one out.

The difference between these high-end luxury bags and the cheap knockoffs was indeed huge. From the craftsmanship to the materials, the quality was on a completely different level.

"What do you think of this one?"

Ye Ling casually picked up a creamy white bag and turned to Ning Ruoxi.

"This is our small GG Marmont quilted shoulder bag. It features a softly structured shape and an oversized flap closure with Double G hardware. It’s made of quilted chevron leather, with a heart detail on the back."

The nearby saleswoman chimed in with a description.

"I think it’s all right," Ning Ruoxi said with a quick glance, nodding slightly.

’At least it didn’t offend her sense of style.’

’But there was nothing special about it, either.’

"Okay, let’s hold on to this one and keep looking."

Ye Ling naturally understood what she meant by that. He turned back to the shelves and resumed his search.

"All right, all right, let me do it!"

Seeing this, Ning Ruoxi sighed in resignation and pulled Ye Ling away.

’She’d said they were "just looking" when they came in. But now, Ye Ling looked like he was about to buy out the entire shelf!’

"Fine, you pick."

Ye Ling didn’t object. He just nodded and stepped aside.

Ning Ruoxi bent down and began browsing the bags on the shelves. She didn’t just look at the styles; she also ran her fingers over them, feeling the texture of the materials.

"How about this one?"

After some searching, Ning Ruoxi finally picked up a pale white handbag and looked up at Ye Ling.

Compared to the previous one, its style was a bit more youthful and delicate.

"That bag is one of our new arrivals this year—from the WWIXS collection. It’s consistently a bestseller, and it looks wonderful on your girlfriend," the saleswoman said with a light chuckle.

"I think it’s great, too."

Ye Ling gave it a quick scan and nodded in agreement.

’Truthfully, he wanted to say that with Ning Ruoxi’s level of beauty, she could wear a burlap sack and still look gorgeous!’

"I think the price is a bit steep," Ning Ruoxi said with some hesitation.

The bag was beautiful, but it was also truly expensive—it was forty-three thousand!

"We’ll take this one."

Ye Ling waved his hand dismissively, then turned to the saleswoman. "And could you please show us your collection of wool cardigans?"