Countess Youngae’s Money-Sweeping Makeup Shop - Chapter 44
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44
As I smiled brightly, the Middle-aged Man took out a crystal orb about the size of a fist.
It’s smaller than I thought.
If you have bad eyesight, you probably can’t see it.
“But who are you planning to do this with? Garedrid Youngsik?”
“Oh, no. Li, Jesuert Youngsik.”
“Jesuert Youngsik? Casual Jesuert?”
“Casual…? I’m talking about Ricardo Jesuert.”
“The eldest son? …Why?”
“Well, because he’s my business partner?”
“If it’s business, the second son would be fine too.”
“Hmm, I’m not close with that Youngsik, and I like Ricardo Youngsik.”
“…You must have your own reasons. Wait a moment.”
I nodded.
The Middle-aged Man quietly closed his eyes and drew something in the air with his index finger.
Then a strange pattern appeared in the air and sparkled.
When the Middle-aged Man slowly opened his eyes, his pupils glowed with a brilliant pink color like gemstones.
Soon the light scattered, he blinked a few times and looked at the crystal orb.
“He says he’ll contact you as soon as Jesuert Youngsik arrives at the Shop. How about sitting over there until he arrives?”
“Alright.”
Was that magic just now?
He can contact directly.
I want to do magic too!
Since my soul has changed, maybe I can do it?
If I could use magic, it would be more convenient than writing letters!
But trying it now would be too risky since I don’t know how long I might collapse.
I should ask Lili about it later.
If it seems worth experimenting with, let’s set a date and try it!
I went to the Sofa and sat down, looking around before picking up a book on the table.
[How to Get Close to Your Daughter: Tips from a Dad Who’s Friends with His Thirty-Year-Old Daughter]
Huh.
What kind of book title is this?
Why is this in the Study?
…
Don’t tell me he’s reading this to get close to me, or something like that…
I glanced toward the Middle-aged Man.
The Middle-aged Man was busy with his work.
He’s not paying attention to this side at all.
Maybe the Butler I saw before or someone else forgot and left it behind?
I tilted my head and read the book with the strange title.
To get along well with your daughter, you must show a lot of interest.
Carefully observe your daughter’s tendencies and what she likes and dislikes.
Some people love desserts, while others find desserts too rich.
Also, when you fight, some people want to be left alone while others want you to apologize first.
Think back to the time you spent with your daughter and consider what reactions she showed.
Oh, this is a more serious book than I thought.
This would be worth reading if I ever have children.
Right, interest. Interest is important.
But isn’t this necessary not just for daughters, but for all human relationships?
While I was pondering this, I heard the Middle-aged Man calling me.
I closed the book and approached the Middle-aged Man’s desk.
When I picked up the crystal orb, it became slightly opaque from transparent and clearly showed a white Building.
[Can you see clearly?]
Ricardo asked in a stiffer tone than usual.
When I said I could see well, the crystal orb’s screen turned upward.
Then I could see golden letters above the door.
‘Miracle Makeup’
I agonized tremendously over what to name the Shop, but ultimately chose the most reasonable name that represented the path I pursue.
A shop that does magical makeup!
It’s really my Shop.
Seeing those letters made me feel strangely excited.
I pressed down on my pounding heart and my eyes sparkled.
“Could you show me the whole thing?”
[Understood.]
Ricardo turned the crystal orb to face the Street again and slowly walked into the Shop.
The inside of the Shop was as clean as a new house.
I could see the large mirror, of course, as well as the displayed cosmetics, the sky-blue Sofa for waiting, the white counter, and the 2nd Floor that would be used as a staff break Room for now.
This felt just like watching a housewarming vlog.
“Is there anything that might be problematic? Like bumpy wallpaper or cracks?”
[Hmm.]
The crystal orb showed the marble floor.
After about 3 minutes, the crystal orb showed the table again.
[Yes. There are no problems. But just in case, it would be good to come check one last time the day before opening.]
“Thank you, Youngsik.”
[I only did what I should do as a partner. I hope you get better soon.]
“If you’re done with business, shall we wrap this up? Sillia, do you have anything more to say?”
“Hmm, I don’t think there’s anything in particular.”
“Youngsik?”
[…As soon as you feel better, you’ll need to send the last cosmetics. I need to check all the products one final time.]
“Oh, don’t worry about that. I’ll deliver them as quickly as possible!”
[You don’t need to overdo it.]
“Of course. Collapsing again and causing schedule disruptions is completely unacceptable on my end too.”
“Then let’s end it here. Get home safely, Jesuert Youngsik.”
[Yes. Thank you for contacting me, Count Evennine.]
With the two people’s farewell, the crystal orb became transparent again.
Isn’t there a rechargeable version of this?
If there was, I could ask the Middle-aged Man or Ricardo to charge it and carry it around to stay in contact.
After returning the crystal orb to where the Middle-aged Man had placed it, I glanced at the Middle-aged Man.
The Middle-aged Man looked up at me since I wasn’t leaving.
“I want to have a video stone too. Where can I buy one?”
“Sillia, I told you that you can’t use it.”
“I know that. I just want to have one because it’s pretty. Maybe someday I’ll be able to use magic.”
After staring into my eyes for a long time, he sighed.
“Video stones have to be specially ordered from the Tower of Mages. And there’s a specific time when they accept those orders.”
“When is that?”
“The Wednesday of the last week next month would be the earliest. Orders usually take about a month, so you’d receive it in about two months.”
“It takes two whole months?”
“There’s no other way besides that. Except for receiving it as a gift from someone who has a spare, anything else would be illegal.”
You can’t trade them?
I don’t have anyone who would give me one as a gift!
The Middle-aged Man has spare…
“Image stones are expensive items, so unfortunately I don’t have any spare ones.”
How can he just cut me off like that-!
There’s no method available right now, so there’s nothing I can do.
I’ll have to wait until next month.
I greeted the Middle-aged Man with a dejected expression, then returned to my room with Lili.
***
“All done!”
I cheered and collapsed onto the bed as if falling.
Even making team project presentation materials wasn’t this exhausting.
This is why social life and business are called real-world experience.
The final of finals, really, truly truly final check was complete.
I’d sent all the cosmetics, the building was fine, cash was prepared, reservation list was ready, and I’d even written and sent a letter to Berinea.
Now I just needed to rest well for 3 days and open the shop in perfect condition.
I got up again and approached Lili, who was tired from helping me organize documents and portion out cosmetics.
“Lili, shall we wash up and recharge with desserts in comfortable clothes?”
Lili’s eyes sparkled at my words and she nodded enthusiastically.
After smiling brightly, I went to the bathroom, filled the bathtub with warm water, and enjoyed a refreshing half-bath.
Afterwards, eating soft pound cake with cool milk – this was just heaven.
Even as I thought I wanted to live like this every day, the image of going bankrupt from living this way flashed through my mind.
I really do need to work and earn money.
What if people come flooding in right after opening tomorrow?
What if first-day sales are 500 gold?
Just imagining it made me burst into laughter.
I’d heard something somewhere.
Don’t expect too much. If you expect too much, you’ll be incredibly disappointed when it doesn’t meet your expectations, or something like that.
There were reasons why such sayings existed.
“Yeongae, what time is it now?”
“It’s 1 PM.”
“Not 1 AM?”
“…It’s 1 PM.”
“Today is opening day, right?”
“…Yes.”
I didn’t expect it to be this empty!
Even after leisurely doing scar cover makeup for Ricardo, there were no customers.
Just as I was starting to regret not doing only house-call makeup services, I heard the jingling of a bell.
I reflexively looked toward the door and a greeting popped out.
“Welcome!”
“Ebennain Yeongae, I’m here!”
The person who scurried over, handed me a flower basket, and smiled prettily was Berinea.
I was so grateful to Berinea for actually coming to keep her promise.
Tears welled up without me realizing it.
I quickly took out my handkerchief and absorbed the tears with its corner.
If I cry, my makeup will smudge. No, no.
I firmly grasped both of Berinea’s hands and grinned widely.
Then remembering what we’d discussed before, I cupped my hands and whispered quietly in Berinea’s ear so Ricardo couldn’t hear.
“Are you going to do it today?”
Berinea’s eyes widened for a moment, then her gaze turned slightly bitter as it dropped to the floor.
But then her determined eyes turned back to me, her cheeks subtly reddened, and she nodded slightly.
Berinea seemed very nervous, giving off a slightly subdued and shy atmosphere rather than her usual lively mood.
“Please make me beautiful, Ebennain Yeongae.”
“Of course, naturally. I’ll make you the most beautiful person in the world today!”
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