Chapter 205

Qin Xiang patted her head and said with a smile, "I've been so busy lately that I forgot to ask you about it. Have you finished decorating and cleaning up?"

"It's all done." Qin Juan smiled, and you could tell from her expression, "I went back to sell the house and rushed to clean it up. I opened the business as soon as it was done. I can't wait to open the business."

Qin Juan said embarrassedly, "But I haven't found a suitable place to live yet. I have to stay with you for a while with Nian Nian and Qin Zhen."

Qin Xiang nodded without hesitation, "Okay, you guys live there with peace of mind. We'll talk about it after we find a suitable place to live."

She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Sister, have you considered the house over there with Meng Huaiqing?"

Qin Juan shook her head, "I have considered it, but it's still a little far from the city, I want Nian Nian to study nearby. In ancient times, there was Meng Mu who moved three times. Although I can't do that, I also want to provide her with a good environment. There are universities all around here, and there are many university students living here, so the environment is good. "

She also thought about it for a long time before making the decision. There is indeed an internal price to buy the property near Meng Huaiqing, and the price is also suitable, but she only has one child, Nian Nian, and she has no plans to get married in the future. The money she made was also for Nian Nian, so she wanted to provide Nian Nian with better living conditions.

She looked at Qin Xiang and said, "Qin Xiang, if I want to buy a house, I will buy one nearby, and it will be safe to go back and forth."

Qin Xiang understood that her sister was still brooding over the previous incident.

She stopped trying to persuade him and nodded, "Okay, let's find a red education class for Nian Nian to attend first. We'll look for it slowly so that it won't delay her going to primary school. Dad knows a lot of people, let him help ask around."

Qin Juan smiled and said, "Okay."

The two sisters finished talking about the business and talked about other things.

It was only then that Qin Xiang realized that Tian Zhongmei had actually taken the two children and Lian Fengying to the provincial capital to look for them.

She really didn't give up.

Qin Xiang asked, "Were they still in the provincial capital when you went back?"

"No." Qin Juan shook her head, "They had no place to live in the provincial capital, and my third brother was not at home. Even if he was there, it would be impossible for them to live there. It is said that they went back after a few days. But when Qin Zhen came to the provincial capital to find me, she said that she left secretly because Tian Zhongmei had been keeping an eye on her movements and even went to my second aunt's house, hoping that Qin Zhen would bring them to the capital to seek refuge with you."

After saying this, Qin Juan couldn't help but sneer, "She didn't dare to come to me, so she wanted to let my mother rely on you. She really had a good plan."

Qin Xiang frowned when she heard this. It was indeed a good plan, not just an ordinary one.

But Tian Zhongmei seemed to have forgotten how she dealt with them before.

She said, "Never mind them. Even if they can find their way to the capital, I can keep them out."

She was not that kind-hearted, and certainly not a saint.

The next day, Saturday, Qin Juan's "Qin's Braised Meat Shop" opened.

The storefront was not particularly small. In addition to the space in the kitchen at the back for cooking meat, there was room for three tables in the front. Qin Juan's idea was to buy some mutton and make some mutton soup in the winter, and sell breakfast at the same time. In the summer, she would just sell braised meat and cold vegetables, so she could make more money.

Qin Xiang agreed and said, "If you use a lot of mutton, you can go and negotiate the price and ask if you can just deliver the meat."

Qin Juan laughed, "I did go and find someone, but I just started and I don't need much, so they are not willing to deliver it. So let's just go and buy it every day. When it gets cold, you can buy it a day in advance."

Because it is near the wholesale city and not far from the school, people saw the discount sign at the door and came in as soon as it opened.

Cut some brined meat, have a bowl of mutton soup, and eat it with steamed buns.

Of course, some people are reluctant to eat such expensive food. A steamed bun, a small plate of salted vegetables, and a bowl of stewed cabbage and tofu are also very good.

Qin Xiang suddenly had an idea. When there were few people around, she said to Qin Juan, "Sister, why don't you cook a few more dishes, put them in big pots, and make some large plates, so that customers can choose what they want. What do you think?"

Qin Juan was surprised. "Like boxed lunches?"

Qin Xiang nodded. "Yes. But we only eat in the store, not take boxed lunches away. Just set up a few combinations, some cheap and some expensive. Customers only need to say which set they want. "We can just prepare meals."

Qin Juan frowned when she heard this. "Then we two may not be able to handle it."

Qin Xiang said, "It's about the same. After all, this dish is made in advance, so it's a bit more laborious. And this place is close to the wholesale city, and there are customers for three meals a day. In the morning, it faces the merchants of the wholesale city, and in the afternoon and evening, there are students and residents nearby. As for the store, I see that the one next door is not rented out either. We can talk about renting it directly and ask if we can open a door to expand the store."

"I'm thinking about it."

Just when a customer came, Qin Juan went to work. Qin Xiang couldn't help here. Seeing that the two of them were busy, he said he was going back.

Back to the store, there were customers. Qin Xiang observed for a while and then looked at the delivery records there.

Generally speaking, the effect of the advertising this week was good, with a daily turnover of almost 4,000 yuan.

This amount is not low, and the profit is also considerable. After all, the average wage per person was only a few dollars at that time.

Her store makes money from rich people.

Qin Xiang was happily calculating the profit and thinking about the next order.

Because of a design competition, she collected a lot of design drafts. After the design competition, some junior and senior students also submitted their drafts to me privately. Qin Xiang selected the usable ones and bought all the ones that matched her style.

It must be said that the students of Tsinghua University are also highly conscious. Some of them figured out Qin Xiang's favorite style after one or two times, and they would just cater to her preferences next time.

This is just right, saving Qin Xiang a lot of trouble.

Qin Xiang went back after reading it, and then called several branches to inquire about the situation, and then ordered the next batch of goods from Xiang Yanghong and other factories.

It's not possible to put the advertisements on the shelves, ship the goods, but have no clothes to sell. That won't work.

After making a round of calls, her mouth was dry.

Just after taking a sip of water, the phone rang again. When she picked it up, it turned out to be Meng Huaiqing who had been gone for a while.

"Ms. Qin Xiang, long time no see, did you remember that you still have a boyfriend?"

Meng Huaiqing's voice came from the other end of the phone.

To be honest, Qin Xiang did feel a little guilty, nothing else. It was just that she had been too busy recently and she really hadn't thought of Meng Huaiqing.

But she couldn't admit it, so she just said, "Of course, I've always remembered it."

Although she had forgotten it before, she remembered it now.

But it was obvious that Meng Huaiqing didn't really believe it. He smiled, and his low voice came over, making Qin Xiang's ears numb.

She blurted out, "Mr. Meng, your bass seduced me, I wish I could appear in front of you right now."

She regretted it for a while after she said it, and couldn't help but patting her head.

Meng Huaiqing was stunned, and then laughed happily, and that voice hit Qin Xiang's heart and made her want to move.

"Then you can come to see me." Meng Huaiqing's voice was tempting, "Then Miss Qin, do you have any idea of ​​coming to Gangcheng to check on the job?"

Qin Xiang laughed, "No."

Meng Huaiqing regretted, "The plan failed."

Both of them laughed.

Qin Xiang was reluctant to go to Gangcheng because it was troublesome. Meng Huaiqing knew it very well, so he didn't force it.

The mainland is developing rapidly, with broad prospects and strong policy support. It is indeed not as good as Gangcheng now. But he has a hunch that sooner or later the mainland will rise and soar, and will develop better than Gangcheng.

Gangcheng is just a small place, and the business territory has long been divided up by the rich. If other emerging industries want to gain a foothold in Gangcheng, they simply cannot do it without some connections and background.

Therefore, Meng Huaiqing's industry is also gradually developing towards the mainland. Not only him, but many people in Hong Kong have set their eyes on the mainland.

Meng Huaiqing said, "Then you wait for me to go back."

Qin Xiang asked, "How long will it take for you to come back?"

"Miss me?"

Qin Xiang told the truth, "I'm greedy for your body."

Meng Huaiqing took a breath and gritted his teeth, "Miss Qin Xiang, please be careful, I'm calling."

"I know." Qin Xiang teased Meng Huaiqing and was in a good mood. She told him about what she was busy with recently, "Why didn't I think of advertising before? Although it costs a lot of money, the effect is really good."

Especially for clothing stores like 'Xiangsi', they rely on repeat customers to a large extent. Now there are repeat customers who come to Qin Xiang specifically for custom-made. The profit is even more considerable.

Meng Huaiqing affirmed this point, "Television advertising in Hong Kong has matured. I have collected some fashion information in Hong Kong these days. I will have someone bring it to you when the time comes."

Qin Xiang knew that he would not be back for a while. Qin Xiang said, "Has it not been dealt with yet?"

"It's almost done, but I'm observing stocks recently and considering whether to continue to follow up."

At this time, Qin Xiang was surprised and asked, "Have you been speculating in stocks?"

"Yes." Meng Huaiqing smiled, "There is no one in Hong Kong who doesn't speculate in stocks. The Hang Seng Index continues to rise, and buying and selling are common."

Qin Xiang was silent, and recalled what happened in his previous life.

In his previous life, Wang Junsheng's company was also listed, so they also studied the stock market before listing.

Speaking of the stock market, one must think of the 1987 Hong Kong stock market crash. That experience was tragic. It is said that people lined up to go up to the top of the high-rise buildings in Hong Kong.

What did they do there?

They lined up to jump off the building because they could not bear the loss after bankruptcy.

The stock market crash was serious that year, and many people committed suicide.

Qin Xiang felt very uncomfortable when thinking about these things.

It is now the end of 1986, and there is still nearly a year before the 1987 accident.

After Qin Xiang hung up the phone, he thought about it and felt uneasy.

The next morning, Qin Xiang called again, "Meng Huaiqing, do you believe in dreams?"

Meng Huaiqing was stunned, then smiled, "Why are you suddenly talking about dreams? What did you dream about?"

Qin Xiang tried to calm himself down, and then said, "I dreamed about the Hong Kong stock market crash."

Hearing this, Meng Huaiqing's heart skipped a beat. This coincided with his premonition. The reason why he came back this time was to deal with company matters on the one hand, and the stock market on the other.

The stock market has been a little abnormal this year. He smelled a business opportunity and went back to trade, but after observing it, he felt that there was something strange in the calm rise. It always felt like the last dawn before the darkness.

Meng Huaiqing said, "Tell me about it."

Qin Xiang took a breath, letting his mind detach from the newspapers he had read in his previous life, and said seriously, "I dreamed that the Hong Kong stock market would rise first next year, and then suddenly plummet when it reached a peak. I also dreamed that many people went bankrupt because of this, and many families were destroyed because of this stock market disaster. Meng Huaiqing, I have a bad feeling. I don't care whether other people go bankrupt or not, or whether they are pitiful. You are my boyfriend, and while we still have feelings for each other, I don't want to hear bad news from you. If possible, please sell all the stocks that should be sold before October next year, and stop while you are ahead. Okay?"

After hearing what Qin Xiang said, Meng Huaiqing was stunned for a moment.

Qin Xiang didn't understand stocks, and this area in China was not mature, and Qin Xiang had never been exposed to it. Then she suddenly said this now, and Meng Huaiqing couldn't help but think about it.

"I know you may not believe me. Maybe the Hong Kong stock market is thriving now, and the invisible darkness cannot come." Qin Xiang said seriously, "But the stock market is changing rapidly, and no one can be sure what the result will be in the next second. If you believe me, then sell it before October next year, otherwise I can't do anything."

Qin Xiang only knows a little about stocks, and doesn't understand more professional knowledge, but she knows the result.

To be honest, when she just crossed over, she was still thinking about whether to go to Hong Kong to buy some stocks, but she was not proficient and had no connections, so she didn't dare to do it easily. Now she has lost interest in this idea. Even if she has a Hong Kong tycoon as her boyfriend, she has lost interest in buying stocks.

Compared to this kind of money that is too practical and quick to go, she prefers the current model. Relying on her own strength and ability, she creates her own clothing kingdom step by step.

After a long while, Qin Xiang heard Meng Huaiqing say, "If I go bankrupt, will you support me?"

Qin Xiang was stunned, then laughed, "If I support you, what benefits can you bring to me?"

Meng Huaiqing couldn't help laughing. This is Qin Xiang, who always asks what benefits there are before doing anything, "Winter is coming soon, I can warm the bed."

Hey.

Qin Xiang gritted her teeth. This man was getting more and more outspoken.

Although Meng Huaiqing had a bad stomach, he was in good health and had muscles. He was indeed warm. It was really comfortable to sleep in someone's arms on a cold day.

Qin Xiang coughed and said, "Then you have to at least learn how to wash clothes and cook, wait for me to come back at home, and be an obedient little man."

Meng Huaiqing was happy, "Okay, then I will start learning to cook with the chef today, and I guarantee that Ms. Qin Xiang will be satisfied." He sighed, "Alas, what will I do if no one supports me?"

"Okay, stop it, do you remember what I said?"

Meng Huaiqing responded, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

It feels good to be trusted, and Qin Xiang felt relieved. "Even if you really have nothing, you have to remember that I'm waiting for you here, and I don't care whether you have money or not."

Meng Huaiqing's mind moved slightly, "Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Meng Huaiqing asked his assistant to sort out the data of the stock market this year, and now he can't see anything wrong. Whether it is a big customer or a retail investor, now they all go to buy stocks.

This situation itself reveals something unusual.

Qin Xiang sighed and went back to school to prepare for class. She

also had to design her clothes. As the fashion design competition approached, the atmosphere of the entire design profession became tense.

The most obvious manifestation was that fewer people sold their designs to Qin Xiang.

However, capable people can even take care of both, competing and making money. Qin Xiang was of course not polite and took any suitable offer.

In mid-November, before the design competition started, Qin Xiang's second round of "Xiang Lian" ads had already been put in place.

Her ads were played after the national TV news was over. The young and beautiful girl changed into many sets of clothes in just three minutes, which was dazzling. What's more, every piece was very beautiful.

Young girls and wives watching the show were all very excited, and they kept asking people around them if there was a "Xiang Lian" store in their city.

Cities with branches were even more popular, and the small stores were packed with customers, making it very lively.

The day after the show was broadcast, the customer flow peaked, and the three clerks in each store were busy collecting money, making changes, and finding clothes to match. They talked until their mouths were dry and they were so tired that they couldn't even take time to eat lunch.

But the benefits were really good.

One by one, the store managers began to call Qin Xiang to report the situation.

Whether it was the stores in Suzhou, Hangzhou, or the stores in the provincial capital of Jinshi, the delivery rate of each store was very impressive.

For example, Suzhou and Hangzhou are located in the south, with more developed economies, better living conditions for the people, and more young girls and students who like to buy clothes to improve their living conditions. The sales on that day actually reached more than 8,000 yuan.

Autumn and winter clothes are indeed more expensive, but they are only about 100 yuan for clothes like ski suits and woolen coats. Other sweaters and pants are only 30 or 40 yuan at most. How many clothes can reach this amount?

Some people even called in at the same time, but the line was busy when they called. But today they were so excited that they kept calling even if the line was busy.

Qin Xiang happily answered all the calls and was very excited when she looked at the sales recorded in the notebook.

Of course, she didn't tell them to count the inventory tomorrow. If there were not enough goods, they should communicate in time to replenish them.

Mi Hongjun was also responsible for purchasing goods. After finishing the advertisement, Mi Hongjun had been keeping an eye on the production of various factories. She glanced at the figures on Qin Xiang's notebook and said, "It is estimated that we need to replenish the goods. Don't worry, sister, I will definitely keep a close eye on it."

Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay."

After that, she calculated the sales of the twelve stores. The results were very gratifying. In this way, the revenue for one day was more than 80,000. The profit of clothing was basically controlled at half, and the profit was even more considerable.

Qin Xiang instructed again, "We can't sell all the styles in the city, some styles have to be reserved for branches."

"I understand." Mi Hongjun was full of energy now, and she didn't even want to sleep, but had to work.

Qin Xiang stretched and asked Zhao Ping to send her back to school. The dormitory aunt frowned and said, "Why do you come back so late recently?"

Qin Xiang apologized, "I'm a little busy recently."

She handed over a bag, "Auntie, I remember you said you have a 17-year-old daughter. These are the clothes in my store, as a gift to you."

"How can I say that?" The dormitory aunt was surprised and quickly refused.

Qin Xiang lowered her voice and said, "Auntie, I'm sorry to have asked you to open the door recently. Please accept it. It's not worth anything."

The dormitory auntie chuckled and said, "Thank you."

Qin Xiang went upstairs, and Zhao Ping turned around and left.

Qin Xiang returned to the dormitory. Everyone in the dormitory had already fallen asleep. She washed carefully, then lay down and almost fell asleep.

For several days in a row, the advertisements on TV were playing the advertisements of "Xianglian", and the branch stores were also crowded with people for several days in a row.

Mi Hongjun felt it was too much trouble to make phone calls every day, so he simply borrowed a car from somewhere and drove directly south to check the situation of each store. Qin Xiang didn't know whether

to laugh or cry, "Why are you so impatient?"