Chapter 85: Not selling well
The wallets from Haicheng's foreign trade were made of genuine leather. Just this one wallet greatly stimulated consumption in Fengcheng.
From that time on, Haicheng was regarded as a fashion pioneer in people’s minds. Later, Haicheng’s red lambskin shoes became the dream shoes of many girls.
Having earned so much on the first day, Wang Silan was beaming with joy. She used to think that the rent of 1,400 was too expensive, but now she feels that it is money well spent!
Today, black and brown wallets are the fastest-selling items, and leather clutches are also selling well. However, because it is the first day of business, many people don’t know that there is a boutique here.
It is estimated that after two or three days of word of mouth spreading, the sales volume will reach a new high.
Although the store closed at around 8 o'clock, the family of three still had a lot to do. They had to replenish the unsold goods on the shelves, check for damaged small commodities, and wipe the shelves roughly before they could really go home.
It was already 9:30 in the evening when they finished all the work. There was no need to go back to the compound at this time as Grandpa Yan and Grandma Yan had already gone to bed, so Hang Jingshu went home with his parents to rest.
The weather in December was getting colder, and the family of three all wore the duck down clothes that Wang Silan brought back, so they stayed warm all the way.
The quality of clothes nowadays is really good!
Hang Jingshu touched the fabric of the duck down jacket and sighed. It had enough down. When he came back, the wind at the entrance of the alley was strong enough to make him fall over, but he didn't feel cold at all.
The environment inside the house is still relatively simple. Fortunately, thanks to Hang Renshan's busy work at home and outside during this period, he bought a new coal briquette stove and sealed the leaky windows with plastic sheets.
The hot beehive coals burned, and the cold room instantly became warm.
There was really no food at this spot, so Hang Jingshu made noodles with the remaining cabbage and eggs at home. Afraid that he would not be full, he also made some scallion pancakes with the noodles, which barely appeased his hungry stomach.
The conditions at home are better now. There is a hot beehive coal stove and pipes can be connected to the outside of the window.
Plus, today’s houses aren’t tightly sealed, so there’s no need to worry about carbon monoxide poisoning.
The next day, Hang Jingshu got up early and returned to Yan's house. He made wontons for the two elders, steamed some millet and red date steamed cakes, and picked out a piece of beef brisket to marinate, waiting to stew it when he returned in the evening.
The side dishes grown at home are all growing well. Before the wontons are served, sprinkle some freshly picked and cut chopped green onions on them, which add a fragrant aroma.
A bowl of wontons, with green scallions, tender yellow egg skin, snow-white shrimp skin, dark seaweed and fresh wontons, is enough to warm an empty stomach in the morning.
Grandma Yan squinted her eyes in satisfaction. The freshly made wontons tasted good, and Xiaohang's cooking skills were to her liking. No wonder that kid Gu Zhengguo sent a telegram specifically asking for the sauce made by Xiaohang.
A good craft is enough to make people unforgettable.
While the two elders of the Yan family were eating, Hang Jingshu also packed up: "Grandpa and grandma, I'm going to school. You can have braised rice with sauerkraut for lunch. I have prepared all the ingredients."
Now that Hang Jingshu is not at home at noon, I prepare all the things in the morning.
She also prepared the sausage for the stewed rice today during her free time. It is rich in fat, salty, fresh and slightly sweet.
Cut some potatoes and carrots and add some dried beans that have been dried in the autumn, and the rice stewed together is especially delicious.
Grandma Yan looked at the snowflakes falling outside the window and told Hang Jingshu with some concern: "Okay, walk slowly and don't rush."
Having walked on mountain roads for many years, Hang Jingshu was certainly not afraid of these things. She happily agreed: "Don't worry! We'll have radish beef brisket and borscht tonight!"
When going out today, Hang Jingshu deliberately changed out of the duck down jacket that Wang Silan bought for him, and continued to wear his old cotton-padded jacket to school, which was gray and simple.
Her name is already prominent enough, so she should keep a low profile when necessary.
Ever since he came back from the police station, Hang Jingshu could sense the gazes lingering on him and the whispers that people were trying to hide from others.
What he said was not nice, and because of Officer Zhou's instructions, Hang Jingshu did not want to explain anything.
After all, it is still important to protect yourself and the people around you and pass the college entrance examination smoothly.
Time passed quickly, and the three-day hot period predicted by Hang Jingshu did not arrive as expected. Fortunately, Wang Silan had a wide variety of purchases, so it was no big deal to temporarily pile up some goods.
Compared to the black and brown wallets that were sold out early, the red wallet seemed a little neglected.
On the contrary, the Twelve Gold Hairpin Calendar brought in by Wang Silan was sold out quickly.
Hang Jingshu was a little disappointed when he learned about this situation. Wang Silan saw this and quickly comforted her daughter: "Ni, it's okay! We will definitely be able to sell these goods slowly!"
How can you make huge profits every time when doing business?
Even big bosses with a long history in the business world cannot guarantee that they will make a lot of money every time without piling up goods.
The young lady had already set a good example, so Wang Silan felt that a small mistake was no big deal.
She has enough money! No need to be afraid!
Although red wallets are not selling well now, there will always be weddings, and wallets have no shelf life, so just sell them slowly.
Listening to her mother's comfort, Hang Jingshu also nodded. However, the reason for her disappointment was not because she was worried that the red wallet and other red goods would not be sold, but because she overlooked a problem!
That is the information gap now!
Fengcheng is a small city. Although it has movie theaters, it is not certain that people go out of their way to follow the latest trends.
The first thing that became popular was the red skirt, and then it gradually spread to various items.
Fashion trends are now like a slow, gentle breeze that will take some time to reach Fengcheng.
Hang Jingshu had confidence in this batch of goods, knowing that he would not end up losing a lot of money in the end, but at the same time, it made him more cautious.
Hang Jingshu now has a place to go on Sundays. The business in the store is still booming, so his parents don't need to help. Hang Jingshu prepares meals at home and delivers them to him, which makes Sister Han from the store next door very jealous.
"I wish I had a girl as caring as you."
Wang Silan watched the girl ride away on her bicycle, the smile on her lips never faded, her face full of pride: "This girl is getting more and more considerate as she grows up. Her father and I don't want her to get married too early."
When Sister Han heard Wang Silan say this, her eyes sparkled slightly, and she still wanted to try harder: "If a girl doesn't go to college, she still has to hurry up. It's not bad to get engaged first if she finds a suitable person!"
At this point, Wang Silan raised her head and chest even higher: "My daughter is now in the third year of high school, in the top class of the city's No. 1 Middle School!"
Now the Korean lady's face was as confused as a dish of five colors had been overturned. She wanted to praise but felt sour. She was also feeling angry. Why was it that other people's daughters were so proud?
People who run small businesses love gossip the most. Plus, Wang Silan's business was so prosperous right after she arrived, so naturally some people were secretly keeping an eye on her.
There are many people like Sister Han who come to inquire every day, and Wang Silan can handle them with ease every time. Her daughter and son are her pride, so of course she has to tell them!