It's safest to take the jewelry home first, especially with Xiao Zichen here. He's still too young and is probably tired from playing. With so many people around, it's no fun if he gets lost.
Ah Lei, with his left hand holding his right-hand sister tightly, wouldn't let go, unable to help Qin Xiaoyu. It's a good opportunity to send them back together.
"Director Qin, we've finally found you! We're from the Daily News, and we'd like to interview you." Two reporters ran over.
"Director Qin, could we talk about the counter first? I'm in a hurry."
"Director Qin, since we don't have dedicated counters, can we source our goods from your factory?"
"Factory Manager Qin, I'd like to order one hundred pieces now. Could you give me the wholesale price?"
"I don't want the wholesale price, just give me the goods and I'll pay! I can't get them!"
"Just take the goods, name your price!"
Before Qin Xiaoyu could understand what was happening, she was surrounded by a group of people.
She was too short, and with several microphones shoved in front of her eyes, she didn't even have a chance to fight back.
"Everyone! Please be quiet, I have something to say." Qin Xiaoyu waved her hands frantically to quiet everyone down.
"To the journalists who would like to conduct the interview, how about we schedule it for this afternoon? It's too chaotic here, and it's hard to explain clearly. Please wait to the left, I'll send someone over immediately. Those of you discussing business, please stand to the right, the business manager will be here shortly. Please cooperate, let me step out for a moment..."
But those people wouldn't listen. It was as if Qin Xiaoyu was a god of wealth. Letting her go was like letting money go, and they had to catch her no matter what.
Fortunately, A Lei was worried about Qin Xiaoyu, so after sending the group back, he immediately turned back.
A Lei pulled her out of the crowd, almost physically assaulting her, like he was trying to take a hostage.
Retail matters can be handled by the sales clerks and the model team. Jiang Fusheng was assigned to receive reporters. Bald Qiang, Sister Lian, and Wang Jian were all there to discuss business; a group of them was better than having Qin Xiaoyu come alone. Qin Xiaoyu truly regretted bringing so few people to save costs.
Before the fashion show, Qin Xiaoyu held a meeting for them to outline contingency plans. Specific action plans were already in place for issues related to department store counters and wholesale.
At the time, some people thought Qin Xiaoyu was making a mountain out of a molehill, but now they realize that it was called being prepared for a rainy day.
Qin Xiaoyu had already dragged Mrs. Fang into the house to drink iced soda.
"I sold over three hundred yuan worth of clothes, and Xiaoyu insists on letting me into the house!" Mrs. Fang said unhappily.
"Grandma, I'm just worried about your clothes. Look how many hands have touched them, they're all sweaty now." Qin Xiaoyu knew Madam Fang's weakness, and sure enough, she frightened her and turned pale.
"Quickly take Grandma home." Qin Xiaoyu winked at A Lei.
"Wenwen just said she lost a necklace, right?" Mrs. Fang kept her eyes peeled.
"Yes, don't worry, we can get it back. No outsiders have been able to get in." After Qin Xiaoyu finished speaking, she exchanged a glance with A Lei, and everyone understood.
It seems the necklace was taken by an inside man.
Aside from the models, everyone backstage was family. The Fang sisters knew the necklace's price, but they would never take it. The Zhou family was even less of a concern, and the rest were all people whose backgrounds were known to them.
The most suspicious people are the model team members. These young girls are naive and may not know how much the necklaces cost. They just bought them because they looked pretty and were looking for a bargain. If they knew the value, they would be terrified.
This was the only unpleasant incident for Qin Xiaoyu today.
Another issue was the payment for the goods. After the necklace incident, Tang Wenwen was worried. She left the jewelry at home and returned, then went to collect payments from each stall. She was afraid that with so many people around, someone might try to steal the money.
Finally, there weren't enough bags to hold the money, so we got some plastic bags from nearby, stuffed it in haphazardly, and wrote down the group number in ink. It was impossible to reconcile accounts here.
The fashion show ended at 12 o'clock. The clothes Qin Xiaoyu brought were all snapped up by 2 o'clock. Those who didn't buy any clothes left disappointed, wishing they could strip the clothes off the models as well.
Near the end, Tang Wenwen and Jiang Fusheng escorted the bus home to deliver the money. Don't ask why they used a bus; everyone who got on gasped in shock. Money bags were everywhere, and there wasn't even room to step.
Qin Xiaoyu knew everyone was starving, so she left 300 yuan with the staff at the Friendship Hall and asked them to help hire someone to clean up the mess. When the bus returned, she took everyone to the hotel.
A group of stylish and beautiful girls like this are a sight to behold wherever they go. A red banner hangs on the bus transporting the models: Sun and Moon Apparel.
This was an unintentional advertisement.
Everywhere you go, people point and whisper; the Sun & Moon Fashion Show has become the talk of the town. Those who complained about not going back are now kicking themselves. It was free, why didn't they go? Weren't they stupid?
Fearing that everyone wouldn't have enough to eat, Qin Xiaoyu led them directly into the buffet restaurant.
In the 1980s, buffets were considered high-end dining, and the prices were very high; they were generally only available in upscale hotels.
The receptionist was astonished by the large number of people who had arrived. Qin Xiaoyu paid readily.
Today's revenue has reached astronomical figures compared to the 1980s; it's time to celebrate.
It was the girls' first time eating at a buffet. They sat down in twos and threes, still caught up in their excitement, and chatted happily.
Qin Xiaoyu followed A Lei, got some food, sat down and ate slowly while observing.
"What did you figure out?" Qin Xiaoyu noticed that A Lei's gaze seemed to be pointing something out.
"I can't be sure. They'll probably only admit it once they have the evidence against them."
"I'm full." Qin Xiaoyu stood up, grabbed another cup of yogurt, and walked towards the girls while drinking it.
"Director Qin, come and sit down," Daya greeted her.
"Eat your fill, and if you're still hungry, just get more. Don't worry." Qin Xiaoyu only stood by her table for a moment before continuing to walk forward.
Hu Xing sat down at a table by herself. The food on the plates on the table was almost untouched. She just held a carton of yogurt and stared blankly.
"Silly girl, you're not eating all this delicious food, why are you drinking this yogurt you brought in from outside? Throw it away." Qin Xiaoyu grinned as she tried to snatch the yogurt container.
Hu Xing instinctively dodged and stepped aside, her face full of vigilance.
"You love yogurt so much? I like it too, you should try this brand." Qin Xiaoyu handed the yogurt container in her hand to Hu Xing.
"I don't particularly like drinking it." Hu Xing's smile was a little stiff.
"Hu Xing, how did you feel about today's performance? Are you tired?" Qin Xiaoyu asked with concern.
"I'm not tired, I'm fine. Director Qin, I'm going to find them." Hu Xing stood up.
"Sit down. I want to talk to you. From today onwards, you are no longer the inconspicuous little girl from Northeast China, Hu Xing. You are a famous model, and your life has changed. I need to help you plan things out." Qin Xiaoyu's voice was not loud, but Hu Xing was struck as if by lightning and slowly sat back down.
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