Zeng Qingqing said worriedly while tidying up the shelves.
In fact, Shen Anan also noticed this problem. She frowned and said, "Yeah, I noticed it too. We have to think of a solution."
Zeng Qingqing was very worried. She was afraid that if the business continued like this, all her previous hard work would be in vain.
Seeing her like this, Shen Anan comforted her: "Qingqing, don't worry too much. Let's go around and see if we can find the source of the problem."
The two decided to go around the streets themselves to find out the situation. They soon discovered the newly opened fabric store not far away, and the "Low Price Sale" sign at the door was particularly eye-catching.
"Should we also lower the price? Or do some other promotions?"
Zeng Qingqing asked.
Because judging from their current prices, they can still make a profit even if they lower the prices.
However, Shen Anan thought about it and shook her head: "Lowering prices is not a long-term solution. Besides, did you see the owner of this store? Those two men, I guess they are just planning to make a loss to attract customers. If we lower the price together, then the initial price will be meaningless. We can't lose our composure because of temporary competition."
"What should we do then?"
Zeng Qingqing was a little flustered.
Hearing this, Shen Anan smiled, "Have you forgotten the sewing machine we bought at the beginning? And I have been investigating the popular styles in our county these two days. Tonight we will study which ready-made clothes to produce first."
But after Shen Anan said this, Zeng Qingqing was still worried.
"An An, can we really do this? If they take all the customers away during this time, then won't it be too late for us?"
However, Shen Anan shook her head and said, "Qingqing, from the moment we started making ready-made clothes, our competitors have changed. If we lower our prices, our business will only get smaller and smaller. But if we develop more products, make ready-made clothes, and do customization, then even if we can't bring back old customers, we can attract new customers!"
After these words came out, Zeng Qingqing was a little dazed, but still believed in Shen Anan unconditionally.
"An An, I don't understand. I'll do as you say!"
After their store launched ready-to-wear and custom-made services, business became booming. Not only does the store carry a wide variety of fabrics and colors, but it can now tailor-make unique garments for customers based on their needs.
"An An, this is a great idea. Look, the business in our store is so good now!" Zeng Qingqing said happily while pedaling the sewing machine.
Shen Anan responded with a smile: “Yes, thanks to your craftsmanship, our ready-to-wear and custom services are so popular.”
There is a constant stream of customers in the store, some come to choose ready-made clothes, and some come to customize clothes. Shen Anan and Zeng Qingqing were very busy, but they always had a satisfied smile on their faces.
"This piece of fabric will definitely look good if it's made into a cheongsam. I want this one." A customer said excitedly, holding a piece of silk fabric.
Shen Anan hurried forward: “Okay, I’ll measure your size right away.”
Zeng Qingqing also quickly took a few pieces of cloth and gestured to the customer: "Make a dress with this cloth. I guarantee you will look stunning in it."
The atmosphere in the store was lively and warm, and customers praised Shen Anan and Zeng Qingqing for their service. Moreover, Shen Anan also launched a promotion: customers who choose fabrics and customize clothing in the store can enjoy a certain discount.
As soon as this activity was launched, it attracted a large number of customers.
Orders came in like snowflakes. Zeng Qingqing looked at the full order list and was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling: "An An, look, the orders are all scheduled until the end of next month. My sewing machine is almost broken!"
However, some people are happy while others are sad. Their store is doing well and making money, but the other store is not only doing badly, but is also losing money...
"What should I do, brother?"
The younger man was scratching his head so hard that it almost broke.
At first they thought that opening a fabric store would definitely make money, but who knew that someone else would beat them to it. It would have been fine if they had just cut their prices to get the business back, but who knew that the other person would turn around and start doing ready-made clothes or custom-made things...
"What else can I do? Ask for help!"
The man gritted his teeth. Two women wanted to fight him?
He didn't get the train ticket last time because he was too lazy to use his connections. Now...
At the same time, the news of Shen Anan and Zeng Qingqing's cooperation in opening a store spread widely in the military compound, and many military wives went to the county town to take a look. When they saw the store doing booming business and having a constant stream of customers, they were filled with envy. But this envy is also mixed with a bit of jealousy and hatred.
After returning, they spread the news one after another, and it soon reached Yang Xiaoyue's ears. Yang Xiaoyue originally had a prejudice against Shen Anan. This time, when she heard that Shen Anan's business was booming, she felt very uncomfortable, as if she had eaten an unripe plum, which was very sour.
"What? Shen Anan actually opened a store and is doing good business?" Yang Xiaoyue raised her eyebrows, her voice full of disbelief.
The wives of the soldiers gathered together and talked about it in a flurry: "Yes, we saw it with our own eyes. The store was as crowded as a market."
"Tsk tsk, Shen Anan is really good at this business, we can't compare to her."
When Yang Xiaoyue heard these words, her anger rose rapidly. She felt that she was a well-known figure in the military compound, so how could she be outdone by Shen Anan?
"Hmph, what's so great about opening a store? It's just selling cloth." Yang Xiaoyue snorted coldly, her face full of disdain.
Seeing Yang Xiaoyue's expression, the military wives knew that she must be upset, so they tried to persuade her: "Xiaoyue, don't bother with them, they are just lucky."
The anger in Yang Xiaoyue's heart was like a stone pressing on her chest, and she couldn't calm down no matter what she did. She decided to get to the bottom of it, so she went to find Sister Liu, who lived in the same courtyard as Zeng Qingqing, and wanted to ask her about Zeng Qingqing and Shen Anan's business.
"Sister Liu, do you know what's going on with Zeng Qingqing and Shen Anan's store?" Yang Xiaoyue stood on the threshold of Sister Liu's house, with obvious dissatisfaction in her tone.
Sister Liu had just returned from get off work at the health center and was preparing to cook. When she saw Yang Xiaoyue's look, she felt a little nervous. In fact, she had just heard about Zeng Qingqing and Shen Anan opening a store, and she knew nothing about it.
"Xiaoyue, I just heard about this and I don't know the details." Sister Liu said as she peeled a scallion in her hand.
Yang Xiaoyue didn't expect that Sister Liu didn't know the situation either. She got even angrier. "Don't you and Zeng Qingqing live in the same courtyard? Didn't you hear anything?"
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