October 2

At 6 a.m., a reporter from People's Daily received the press release and urgently sent it for review.

The article passed review this morning and was designated as a key news story.

The message has been transmitted to relevant provinces, cities, and ministries through the internal system.

Noon on October 3rd.

The Central People's Broadcasting Station broadcast this sensational news: "Our station reports that my country's summer clothing brand successfully opened in twelve cities around the world yesterday, achieving an astonishing first-day turnover of 560,000 yuan in domestic revenue, 182,000 US dollars in foreign exchange, and a total of 840,000 yuan!"

October 4

The People's Daily published a detailed report on its front page, along with a commentator's article, establishing it as a model of reform and opening up.

It shocked the entire nation.

It's hard for anyone to imagine that twelve stores can generate nearly a million in value, and that they're flourishing both domestically and internationally!

What everyone is scrambling for must be good. The Chinese people's inherent love of joining in the fun kicks in, and a new wave of shopping frenzy begins at clothing stores in the height of summer.

Chen Qing patted the People's Daily report in the conference room: "The goal of opening chain stores is secured! Next, we will conduct strict assessments and expand rapidly. We will use the strictest standards and the fastest speed to seize the sportswear market, while opening up new markets for our fashion brands. Ultimately, we will separate sportswear and fashion brands and establish a fashion brand."

The fashion industry hasn't garnered much international attention. Chen Qing set up the fashion section on the second floor in the hope that the sportswear section would complement the fashion section, and that they would definitely separate them when the time was right.

The entire factory was on high alert.

Chen Qing set up a new team: "The new chain store arrangements and the work of traveling around the world will be handed over to Qin Qiuhe. Qin Qiuhe will select the next director of the logistics department."

Everyone turned to look at Qin Qiuhe, their eyes filled with envy.

Qin Qiuhe stood up and accepted the order: "Factory Manager, I will definitely do a good job!"

Globally.

She can see scenery from all over the world!

Her years of frantic English learning were definitely worth it.

Chen Qing nodded: "I believe in your abilities. If there are any problems, we can discuss them together. We will definitely protect the sovereignty and interests of our factory."

Qin Qiuhe: "Yes!"

Looking at the People's Daily report, Chen Qing was confident that she could lead a new trend. Looking at her subordinates, she said with great enthusiasm, "Next, we will expand the garment factory and recruit workers!"

Everyone's eyes lit up.

Seeing the factory director standing in front, giving orders with great confidence and high spirits, Lei Songyue's mood also became excited.

As soon as the job posting for the summer sportswear factory was released, countless people applied.

Secretary Zhang took a moment to go to the door and looked inside. He felt his chest swell with emotion. As someone who had experienced it firsthand, he found it hard to believe that the factory director could earn so much money in a single day when people were earning only thirty or forty.

She showed the world the potential of China's economy!

This has also made Chinese people clearly realize that the market is indeed changing.

The shops surrounding the Summer Clothing Store were quickly occupied, and it became a new landmark.

He had been following the factory director all along, but he still didn't quite understand which step made her a driving force behind economic reforms, so powerful that a high-ranking leader personally arranged a time with her to discuss the current market situation.

Secretary Zhang let out a sigh of relief and went back to work. He had to work hard, or he would lose his position as secretary.

After striding upstairs, Secretary Zhang said to the factory manager, "There are many people applying for jobs at the entrance."

Chen Qing guessed: "Everyone has to make a living."

She showed Secretary Zhang an internal letter: "Our Shengxia Sports Apparel Factory is going to host a central government inspection team."

Currently, Shengxia Sports Apparel Factory is an export-oriented factory and has always been owned by high-ranking officials. However, once the offline stores open, the central government immediately sends relevant personnel to investigate. If the assessment is successful, Chen Qing's apparel factory will be under the central government's jurisdiction, and her title will be promoted to another level!

Secretary Zhang's mind went blank for a moment.

It's only been a few years since their summer sportswear factory became a high-ranking official's factory, are they going to be promoted again?

If the factory director is promoted again, she'll truly become an unprecedented department-level official, and she... how old is she?!

Chen Qing's eyes lit up. "Secretary Zhang, we must perform well and not disappoint our leader."

Secretary Zhang's face flushed red, but she tried her best to remain calm: "I...I will."

Chen Qing laughed and said, "Don't be nervous. They're not monsters. Just behave normally. But we still need to clean up properly. Let's do a big clean-up. We've been too busy lately, and everything is a bit messy."

The leader has arrived.

Hygiene must be maintained!

Secretary Zhang responded and picked up the letter again, reading it repeatedly. "Factory Director, you're amazing."

Chen Qing laughed and said, "Things haven't been finalized yet, so let's not celebrate halfway through. Let's celebrate properly after it's officially settled."

"That makes sense, then I'll make the arrangements right away."

"Okay, go ahead." Chen Qing also opened the documents and filled in the various application forms.

But her busy work schedule goes far beyond that. She's busy at the factory during the day, and she also has to attend social events in the evenings.

The leaders could all see the potential of the summer clothing store; it could boost the economy. Since it could boost the economy and create jobs, it should be developed properly.

Chen Qing attended the social event because he wanted to quickly become a "pioneer and model of reform and opening up in the country"!

Earning this title truly gilded her career with an indestructible halo.

Because reforms are prone to triggering much suspicion and criticism.

It has the backing of the state.

Only then could she dare to venture out.

He Yuxiang, as a junior factory manager, was also working overtime. He was forced to work overtime because he had to manage the factory. While working overtime, he could hear the employees talking about the Shengxia Clothing Store.

Most of us basically agreed to go to that area to have some fun and do some sightseeing.

Fu Shuyan, who had the most contact with the employees, was deeply moved. While having a late-night snack with He Yuxiang, she exclaimed, "My aunt is really amazing. If I could achieve that much by the time I'm 28, my dad would be laughing in his sleep every night."

He Yuxiang: "That's difficult."

Fu Shuyan: "..."

They have absolutely no ability to comfort people.

He Yuxiang felt that with more and more newspapers, more and more people would pay attention. It would be difficult to be like his aunt, who started paving the way in 1971 and was able to appear in the newspapers openly every year, attracting a lot of attention and thus drawing many customers to her shop. Although there were often negative comments, she had become a powerful figure in the hearts of a generation.

Fu Shuyan asked him, "Do you think you can surpass your aunt?"

He Yuxiang: "She worked for the country and its people, yet her pockets were empty. I'm just making money; we're different. In terms of national contribution, the jobs she created have supported tens of thousands of people, and the profits from her garment factory have supported many industries. She's a key figure in driving national development, and she even gave many people confidence. No matter what, I can never surpass her. But in terms of savings, I can surpass her right now." (End of Chapter)