"Minister Hai..."

Lu Qiuying couldn't help but shout.

Minister Hai should already be on the plane by now…

A look of surprise flashed in Xiao Jin's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Minister Hai, it's nice to see you again. Thanks to your support, Fuzhou City has achieved its current development." Mayor Jiang reacted first and stepped forward to shake hands.

Assistant Teng realized what was happening and immediately went to fetch a chair from the side.

"Mayor Jiang, you're too kind. We're all serving the people and seeking ways to develop the economy," Minister Hai said politely.

After he sat down, he subtly observed the people present.

Assistant Teng immediately laid out the project documents that had just been discussed.

After reading it, Minister Hai raised his eyelids and gave Mayor Jiang a half-smile.

"This project proposal must have been given to the wrong person."

After he finished speaking, he handed the document to his assistant.

Mayor Jiang, "..."

The others had complicated expressions, not expecting that Minister Hai would disrespect Mayor Jiang in front of so many people.

Is the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Industry at odds with the mayor?

Everyone's expressions were different, and no one dared to say anything.

Minister Hai gestured to the meeting chairperson to continue the meeting.

…

Two days later.

Yueji Youpin officially opened for business.

That morning, firecrackers echoed throughout the main road of the county town.

The front door was lined with festive flower baskets.

"Choosing to open on a weekend was the right decision. With these students promoting it, we saved a lot on flyer costs," Fang Jie said, a slight smile playing on her lips as she stood outside the door.

Lin Ziyan looked at the names on the flower baskets, her eyes deepening.

Even Aunt Wang, the owner of a seafood market stall, sent a flower basket.

Boss Huo even gave away a few to show off.

Hairun Electrical Appliances City distributed vouchers a few days ago, and now almost everyone who comes to the store has taken a voucher.

Several girls pulled their parents into the store and came out carrying a large bag.

"There are sanitary napkins here, even in pink packaging..."

"You didn't look inside. There's lingerie like the ones in the movies at the very back. Let's go in and take a look."

"The hair ties here aren't much more expensive than those sold in the market, but they have nicer styles and more options."

"This headband is so cute when you tie your hair in braids..."

"..."

Lin Ziyan walked into the store and heard their chatter.

The customers were mostly girls, especially students, as well as a number of factory workers.

The most popular sections are the jewelry and cosmetics sections.

The love of beauty is universal, regardless of the era.

After noon, more and more customers came into the store. In the end, Fang Jie and Lin Ziyan had to help watch the store and relieve the staff to go to lunch, otherwise everyone would go hungry.

They thought there would be fewer people in the afternoon, but there were actually more people than in the morning.

There are many women living in the county with stable jobs, and they usually have limited places to go, with the only high-end option being the department store.

The items in department stores are not only expensive, but they also only have a few different things to choose from.

Hearing that a store specializing in women's products had opened, everyone couldn't resist coming to check it out.

They all came with the mindset of just looking and not buying, but once they got to the store, they couldn't stop. They picked up their little baskets and started throwing things into them like they were buying vegetables at a market.

When it came time to pay, I saw so many things and wanted to pick them out and put them back, but I couldn't bear to leave any of them behind.

"It cost 39 yuan in total, but I used a voucher to pay, so I only paid 37 yuan in the end," a woman with curly hair told the people in line behind her.

"I can use the two yuan I saved to buy two jin of pork for my family."

Upon hearing this, the people behind quickly took out the vouchers they had prepared beforehand from their pockets.

“It’s a great deal this way. Every time I go to the department store, I never get any vouchers, and the prices are always high,” one of the aunties chimed in.

Fangjie and Lin Ziyan exchanged a glance, their eyes understanding each other.

It's human nature to want a bargain; if customers feel comfortable, they'll be more likely to spend money quickly.

After hearing this, the people in line to pay felt more at ease and stopped worrying about how much to buy.

The store was bustling, and more and more people were crowding in.

When Lu Qiuying arrived at the store in the afternoon, she didn't have time to say much. She put her bag in the cabinet in the warehouse and came out to help.

"Why are there so many people?" she asked Lin Ziyan in a low voice.

Fangjie had already come to the cashier to help; the two cashiers were too busy bagging and collecting money.

Almost everyone who comes in buys something; they simply can't resist the temptation of what's in the store.

“It’s the weekend today, and there aren’t any similar stores around. We’re selling exclusively here now,” Lin Ziyan said softly.

Lu Qiuying had only ever seen such a crowded scene at the supply and marketing cooperative.

The opening day sales were exactly what Lin Ziyan had anticipated.

Fangjie had expected that sales would be brisk, but she never imagined it would be so popular.

The second day of opening, the last day of the weekend.

The opening day promotion is still in full swing, with flyers being distributed on various streets throughout the county.

Each flyer included a 2 yuan coupon.

Compared to the booming popularity of Yueji Youpin, the department store was much quieter.

The department store in the county town should be packed with people on weekends.

But this time, the place was deserted.

Especially the cosmetics and accessories sections of the department store. From morning to afternoon, there wasn't a single person there.

“We’ll take turns resting tomorrow, let’s go check out the new store that opened over there,” said Luo Na, a saleswoman in the jewelry section, chatting across the aisle.

At the end of the day, they could only wipe the glass counter in front of the counter, without serving a single customer.

“Okay, I’ll bring my daughter with me tomorrow. It’s the last day of the event…” Wang Guilan, a saleswoman selling cosmetics, said excitedly.

"I heard they also have cosmetics, and the prices aren't too expensive, plus the colors are..."

…

The final day of opening activities.

Lin Ziyan and Sister Fang still came to the store to help out, while Lu Qiuying could only come after get off work because it was a weekday.

As soon as the store opened, more and more customers entered, and it was difficult to squeeze in. Lin Ziyan simply blocked the entrance and formed a queue to enter the store.

"A customer in the lingerie section needs to exchange an item." Shop assistant Xiaoling ran out, her eyes full of worry.

These lingerie items have been sold, and there haven't been any returns yet.

Fangjie was too busy at the cashier.

Lin Ziyan said, "I'll go take a look."

Xiaoling briefly explained the situation: "This customer came to buy underwear on the first day of opening. She tried on the styles, thought they were suitable, and bought them directly."

"Now they're saying it's not suitable, and the sign hasn't been removed."

"The cup shape is right, but she just can't put her finger on what's wrong with it."

Lin Ziyan frowned slightly upon hearing this.

People are more conservative these days, so the lingerie section is located at the very back of the store, and men are not allowed to enter.

There is a separate cashier inside, which is separated from the outside.

We strive to protect our customers' privacy to the greatest extent possible, making them feel safe and secure while trying on clothes.

“My daughter-in-law doesn’t necessarily want to exchange the item, it’s just that she’s pregnant now and can’t wear it like this…”

Lin Ziyan walked inside and heard a familiar voice; her eyes flickered.

"Auntie, we know all this, please wait a moment..." the sales clerk reassured her.

There were several other guests nearby, all gathered around to watch the spectacle.

"Young lady, are you the owner here?" The auntie stood up abruptly when she saw Lin Ziyan, her face beaming with smiles.

Lin Ziyan, "..."