When Xia Lan arrived at the shop, pedestrians on the street looked inside with great curiosity.

Xia Lan had already asked Ma Sheng to hang up the posters she had prepared. The posters were all about the products that were going to be promoted today, which was why there were so many people even though the store hadn't opened yet.

Xia Lan walked through the crowd and went through the small door.

"You've finally arrived."

Xiaoling and the others had already put on new clothes and were waiting for Xia Lan inside. They breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Xia Lan had finally arrived.

Today is their official opening day, and everyone is very nervous.

They were all dressed in the latest fashions and were well-prepared.

Xia Lan patted them.

You all look beautiful today!

"Keep it up! I believe in you."

After Xia Lan finished speaking, she looked at Ma Sheng and the others.

"You'll be in charge of the fireworks display in a bit!"

"Don't worry! Leave it to us!"

"Score, cashier!"

"Leave it to us!"

Xu Li patted her chest and immediately agreed.

Everything is ready!

Everyone said in unison.

All their hard work during this period has been for today. Everyone straightened their backs and took a deep breath.

Ma Sheng walked to the door, glanced at everyone, and opened the door after everyone silently counted to three, two, one.

Xia Lan patted Xiao Ling, and Xiao Ling nodded.

She swayed gracefully to the front door, faced the curious crowd outside, and read aloud the prepared script.

"Respected comrades, friends, good afternoon! Today we gather here to celebrate..."

Xiaoling was very composed. Xia Lan stood beside her and watched Xiaoling perform steadily. When everyone heard about the new store opening and the buy-one-get-one-free promotion, the eyes of the aunties in the crowd immediately lit up.

When Xia Lan saw those fierce, predatory eyes, she knew that the situation was under control.

The older women were focused on how to buy it cheaply, while the younger women's eyes were glued to the outfit Xiaoling was wearing.

Not only Xiaoling, but also Xu Li and the others wore clothes in styles they had never seen before.

Novelty will always attract customers.

As Xiaoling finished her opening remarks, Xu Li and the others came over with a ribbon. Xia Lan, prompted by Xiaoling, slowly stepped forward.

Standing in the middle, just as they were about to cut the ribbon, Chen Qing walked out from the crowd.

"Comrade Xia Lan, how could such a lively scene be complete without me?"

Chen Qing walked over with a smile, followed by people carrying confetti. Xia Lan quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"Oh! Isn't this Director Chen? Welcome!"

Xia Lan smiled and glanced at Chen Qing, inviting him to come and cut the ribbon together.

Chen Qing pretended to refuse but couldn't, and stood in front of the ribbon with Xia Lan. Xiao Ling quickly handed Chen Qing a pair of scissors.

Xia Lan and Chen Qing exchanged a glance, and then simultaneously cut the ribbon.

A flash suddenly went off, and Xia Lan looked at the crowd and saw that several people were taking pictures with cameras.

"Smile!" Chen Qing gently reminded Xia Lan, holding her hand.

Xia Lan smiled professionally and looked at the reporter along with Chen Qing.

Several flashes of light went off, and Xia Lan walked to the prepared gong and struck it heavily.

"Our Tuanyuan Department Store is officially open today!"

"good!"

The aunties who had been waiting outside for a long time shouted happily.

Just as the aunties were about to go inside, Xiaoling came out and smiled at everyone.

"Ladies, don't rush, let me explain our new model to you in detail!"

Xiaoling smiled as she introduced them to the group.

Everyone listened with great interest; they always have more patience for novel formats and are eager to experience them.

Xia Lan had Xiao Ling whet their appetites before letting them in.

Xia Lan then led Chen Qing to her office.

"Director Chen, this is..."

Xia Lan wanted to ask Chen Qing.

What's the meaning of bringing reporters here all of a sudden?

"With such a great project like yours, of course I want to promote it properly."

Chen Qing looked at Xia Lan, and the two exchanged glances, both knowing what the other was up to.

"You don't need to be so nervous. I'm just doing this for someone to make you famous."

Chen Qing relaxed in front of Xia Lan.

Xia Lan knew this was Xiao Guoqiang's idea again, so after thinking about it, she let it go.

"You guys are really bold. Wouldn't it have been better to wait until I succeeded before filming?"

Xia Lan chuckled softly.

"I have 100% confidence in you! Even I want to know about your business model and buy things from you, let alone the support you've received."

"Just ask for whatever you want, and we'll provide all the resources you need. How could you possibly fail to get it up and running?"

This is not a matter of probability, but a matter of choice.

He understood all too well what was needed now: a series of successful examples.

This is to prove that the reforms themselves were not bad, but rather that the methods used were incorrect.

With the support of the state, Xia Lan had a smooth path ahead, and no one would interfere with her.

She has to achieve results.

It is necessary.

Xia Lan blinked.

"Alright! I'm going to check on the store. Would you like to come with me?"

"See for yourself; perhaps you'll have a better answer?"

Chen Qing naturally wouldn't let Xia Lan's invitation pass him by.

"Of course I'd love to! I'd love to."

Chen Qing smiled and followed Xia Lan through another door in the office into the shop.

The two of them were almost bumped into as soon as they came out.

Xia Lan had expected a few guests, but she never imagined there would be so many...

"This store is almost full, isn't it?"

Chen Qing exclaimed in shock.

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