After filming, Thalia and Simone went to have a seafood dinner, because Los Angeles is also a coastal city, and lobster, sea urchin, and Dungeness crab are all delicious.
Thalia told about her cousin's scar removal surgery, which made Simone excited and wanted to fly to San Francisco immediately.
However, they have not finished filming the movie yet, and there is no vacation for the time being.
"It should be over soon, don't worry!" Thalia said.
"Yeah." Simone nodded and said immediately, "I have a classmate who lives with me, whom you have met before, Renee Banks."
"She also has scars on her body, and she said before that she wanted to find a place to get it done. When I get back later, I'll ask her if she wants to come with us. If we form a group, will Dr. Zhou Qiao give us a cheaper price?"
Talia smoothed her flowing hair and said: "I don't know about this. After all, I'm not very familiar with Dr. Zhou. Well, I'll call my cousin again and ask her about the flowers she spent before. How much did it cost?"
She called about an hour ago, but her cousin didn't answer.
Now that Simone seems to have made up her mind, I want to help her inquire again.
This time, Adriana answered: "Little cousin, what's the matter?"
Thalia smiled slightly and said, "I would like to ask how much you spent on removing scars last time?"
"What? Do you have scars?"
"That's not true. My best friend has one. She has about two slightly larger ones, one five centimeters, one three centimeters, and one smaller one, probably about one centimeter."
Adriana pondered for a moment and replied: "I can't tell you the specific price. After all, Dr. Zhou gave me a discount last time because of a friend. But I estimate that it must be 50,000 to 60,000 yuan!" And most of the expenses cannot be covered by medical insurance.”
"Well, thank you, cousin!" Thalia smiled sweetly.
She has fair skin, blue-green eyes as clear as gems, exuding a heart-stirring aura, and her smile is quite charming.
"Miss you, baby!" Adriana blew a kiss over the phone.
"I miss you too, goodbye, cousin!"
After hanging up the phone, Talia said to Simone: "My cousin estimates that it will cost roughly fifty to sixty thousand US dollars, and most of the expenses will need to be paid for by yourself. Well, it is for reference only!"
"Fifty to sixty thousand~, that's a lot!" Simone's face suddenly showed a look of regret, but her love for beauty overcame her sense of shame, and she finally plucked up the courage to say, "I don't have that much money. It seems that I want to ask for help." Thalia, you borrowed it!”
I had joked before that I wanted to borrow money, but if I really wanted to borrow money, I was a little worried that Talia would refuse. After all, this is not a small amount.
Thalia asked casually: "How much money do you still lack?"
Simone said: "I only have a little over 30,000 US dollars. If it is 50,000 US dollars, it is still short of 20,000 US dollars. If it is more, then..."
"It's okay, I'll take care of it." Thalia smiled sweetly and said very boldly.
Who made Simone and her good friends? The two have known each other since junior high school!
"Thalia, thank you!" Simone said very sincerely. It is really difficult to find someone to borrow money these days!
"Don't be so polite to me. When this time is over, I will accompany you immediately! Well, I have the contact information there, and I can make an appointment first. But the operation is very fast. There were so many cousins last time There are thirty-four scars, and they were done in just over an hour!"
"What does your cousin do? So many injuries?" Simone was curious.
"I don't know about this. My cousin asked me not to inquire." Thalia said lightly. She vaguely guessed her cousin's profession, and she had always admired her, thinking that she was a hero among women!
"Okay!" Simone took a sip of the orange juice, a look of longing flashed in her eyes!
I’m finally going to have my scars removed, I’m so happy!
It would be great if it could be almost completely invisible like Thalia said!
It always feels like it’s a bit exaggerated, but with Talia’s character and our relationship, she shouldn’t lie to me! Even if the effect is not that good, it is definitely not bad!
After the seafood dinner, the two parted ways because Talia was richer and now lived in a large mansion in Los Angeles. Simone, on the other hand, shares an apartment with roommates.
Thalia also invited Simone to come and live with her, but Simone declined.
Although Simone is usually cheerful and carefree, she actually still has a bit of pride. If she hadn't really wanted to get rid of scars this time, she wouldn't have asked Talia to borrow money!
After Simone went back, she told her roommate Renee Banks.
It was said that Talia introduced him to a Chinese doctor in San Francisco who was very good at removing scars. He cost about 50,000 to 60,000 yuan, but he basically had to pay for it out of his own pocket.
Renee was also moved. She had also been paying attention to similar news these days. She heard from some friends that there was a Korean-run clinic in Los Angeles that was quite famous for plastic surgery. Scar removal was also their main service. one.
Renee shared her news, and then said: "Simone, why don't you go to that Korean clinic with me to get it done? Why go all the way to San Francisco? Don't you know that Chinese plastic surgery technology is far away?" Isn’t it far inferior to South Korea?”
"Uh, how much does that Korean clinic quote? Have you ever asked?" Simone asked.
Renee Banks said: "I have never been there. But I asked someone to find out. A long scar like mine would cost an estimated US$30,000!"
"One scar costs 30,000? Then my three scars cost 80, 90, 000, or even 100,000?" Simone took a breath and said quickly, "I'd better go to San Francisco! It's cheaper there!"
In fact, Simone was not completely greedy, but she chose to believe Thalia. Besides, I have to ask Thalia to borrow money.
Thalia might be angry if she went to another one instead of the one she recommended. Ask her to borrow money again...well, she will most likely borrow it, but Simone herself feels that it is not very kind!
That’s not how you’re a human being!
"I suggest you go to San Francisco with me. The technology there should be better. Thalia won't lie to me!" Simone sincerely invited, "Besides, the prices are cheaper there."
Renee Banks curled her lips and said: "Simone, there is a very simple truth. At what price, you can enjoy what kind of service. If you don't go to that Korean clinic, then I I went alone. Besides, maybe that Korean clinic can also be covered by medical insurance?"
"Okay." Since the conversation is not pleasant, forget it.
Simone felt that the atmosphere of the chat was a little unpleasant, so she glanced at Renee and went back to her room.
Renee Banks curled her lips, snorted, and whispered: "If you don't listen to my advice, you will regret it! For medical beauty, do not choose a Korean clinic or a local American clinic. You actually went to a Chinese clinic to get it done? Are you kidding me?"
The next day, Renee Banks went to the Korean clinic. She only had one scar. After evaluation by the Korean doctor, it cost 36,000 US dollars, but she could use medical insurance. The self-pay part was based on her insurance coverage. , you only need to pay approximately US$7,500.
The Korean doctor was very considerate and helped her type out the treatment plan and asked her to take it to the insurance company to see if it would be acceptable. If the insurance company approves and has no objections, he can arrange scar removal surgery at any time.
Renee thought it was pretty good. When she went back, she couldn't help but tell Simone that the Korean clinic only cost more than 7,000 US dollars at her own expense. If she went there, she wouldn't need to borrow money.
Simone thought about it and chose Iris Clinic.
Because Thalia has already called to make an appointment for her! And with Talia’s “character guarantee”, she has even more trust in Iris Clinic!
Essentially, this is because Thalia's status and credibility in her mind far exceed that of Renee Banks!
(End of chapter)
