Shanghai is indeed a bustling metropolis, with a very strong tolerance for things from the outside world.
The wool coat and jeans that Qian Mao brought were directly delivered to a department store in Huangpu District through his classmates' connections.
On the first day of sales, all 100 woolen coats were sold out, which surprised and delighted the shopping mall's purchasing manager, who was also Qian Mao's father.
This sales performance was unexpected, especially since Qian Mao had hired two good-looking college students to walk around the department store. If anyone asked where he bought his clothes, they only needed to tell him the floor where the coats were sold.
The sales clerks at the mall informed the purchasing manager that the warehouse was out of clothes and that the sales had been booming. The manager immediately contacted Qian Mao and placed another order for 200 woolen coats and 400 pairs of jeans.
Qian Mao thought that the 100 coats he had received a few days ago and the 200 he had received this time would last him a while, but three days later, his classmate's father called him again, this time for 500 coats.
Qian Mao looked at the 700 coats he had left and said, "Uncle, I have 700 coats and 900 pairs of jeans left. What do you think..."
Without even thinking, the person on the other end of the phone waved their hand and bought them all.
This made Qian Mao very happy. After receiving the payment, he deposited it into the bank immediately. Although he was asked about the source of the money, since most people couldn't come up with so much money, Qian Mao simply gave the name of the department store and readily made the deposit.
Holding the bankbook and looking at such a large sum of money, Qian Mao sighed. This was tens of thousands of yuan, more than he had ever earned in all his years of work.
Duoduo did just that, no wonder she can buy houses everywhere. At least he can't reach that level now. He suddenly had the idea that maybe he could go into business.
He put the passbook away, sent a telegram to Qian Duoduo, and also sent a telegram to Qian Gui.
When Qian Duoduo received Qian Mao's telegram, she thought that he had only been back in Shanghai for a little over ten days since returning from Guangzhou, and that 1,000 cashmere coats and 1,500 pairs of jeans had already sold out, and he had even sent a message urging her to restock.
She showed the telegram to Lu Yuan, who laughed and said, "Third Brother is really amazing. In just over ten days, he has already sold out 1,000 coats and all those jeans. He's much better than us."
Qian Duoduo laughed and said, "That's you, not me!"
Lu Yuan immediately nodded and said, "That's right, that's right, it's me, not you. Everyone knows how amazing Duo Duo is!"
This obsequious flattery made Ah Biao and the other three, who were huddled in the corner, shudder. They could never have said such things.
When Qian Gui, who was far away in Harbin, received Qian Mao's telegram, he gritted his teeth.
The price he sold at the Harbin department store was actually higher than the price Qian Duoduo suggested. He knew that these coats would definitely make a profit, since such clothes had never been seen in Harbin before. The weather was still cold now, so people couldn't wear such coats, but in a while, these coats would be in their prime.
He wanted to earn more money to buy a house in Harbin. When he saw his older brother's house, it would be a lie to say he wasn't envious, especially seeing how happy his brother's family looked.
So he wanted to have his own home, find a wife, and live a life with a wife, children, and a warm bed.
No matter how many thoughts he had, Qian Mao's telegram directly triggered a nerve in him. He was only a year younger than Qian Mao. When they were young, they would sometimes compare themselves to each other. But as they grew up, they were no longer on the same starting line. At that time, Qian Gui accepted his fate.
But now, because of selling clothes, the two are back on the starting line, and he has been left behind by Qian Mao again, which has reignited his long-dormant competitive spirit.
He went to the store where he rented the wool coats, spoke with the salesperson he hired, and ordered all the coats to be sold at the prices set by Qian Duoduo.
He frowned as he looked at the two men's dark clothes. He then had the two salespeople put on wool coats and walked around the mall.
Indeed, this promotional method allowed him to sell fifteen or sixteen items in one day, but it still didn't meet his expectations. So he hired two college students to wear wool coats and promote the products at the entrance of the mall.
Women who can afford to buy clothes at shopping malls are not short of a few dozen yuan, so they can't resist the temptation of beautiful styles.
Within a week, a corner of Qian Gui's warehouse was cleared out, and a lot of jeans were sold along the way. As a new type of fabric, it is dirt-resistant, wear-resistant, and does not pill. Such advertising has made it the first choice for many women who want to buy clothes.
On the streets, jeans are becoming more and more common, and Qian Gui's business is getting better and better. Word of mouth spreads that his counter is always packed with customers.
The original two salespeople were no longer satisfied with the huge crowds, so Qian Gui called the two college students back from outside to help sell goods, promising them a commission for every piece of clothing or pants sold.
The two college students were even more enthusiastic about selling the goods than the original salespeople. After half a month, the weather in Harbin had gradually warmed up, and they were indeed wearing woolen coats, and the bulky cotton pants under their jeans were no longer needed.
At this moment, Qian Gui also received another batch of goods sent by Qian Duoduo. When he saw the thin trousers, he frowned. The salesperson brought out a letter tucked inside.
After looking at them, Qian Gui realized that these pants were called fleece pants, which could be worn over cotton pants. These pants were elastic, close-fitting, and wouldn't make you look bulky. So he took four pairs and handed them to the four saleswomen so they could try them on. Although the saleswomen were a little shy, the two college students really liked the pants.
Looking at the pants, Qian Gui remembered what Qian Duoduo had written in her letter, and her eyes lit up. She said, "Try wearing skirts like this."
Sure enough, once you put on a skirt, the advantages of these pants immediately become apparent.
One of the college students was wearing leather shoes, which made her look like a youthful and beautiful urban girl. This outfit not only made Qian Gui a little tempted, but the other three also looked on with envy.
This college student appeared so stylishly in front of the counter that he immediately attracted the attention of young people, and thus, these pants became popular in Harbin.
It's almost like every young girl should own one. 1,000 of these fleece pants sold out in just a few days. Some people with discerning eyes even tried to build a good relationship with Qian Gui, hoping that they could also get some stock to sell in other places.
This gave Qian Gui another idea about distribution. He sent a telegram to Qian Duoduo, briefly explaining the situation. By this time, Qian Gui was already very wealthy and didn't care about the cost of the telegram.
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