Chapter 108
The government wants to transform this building into a wholesale market.
Qin Xiang understood what was being said and looked up at the building. It was three stories tall and quite long, with a vacant lot in front. It wasn't far from the university town, and even more so, it was close to the train station.
I guess the government decided to transform this place into a wholesale market because of this.
Qin Xiang was very satisfied with this position and also saw business opportunities.
Retailing can make money, and so can wholesale.
The styles of clothes in the capital are still inferior to those in Guangzhou. So can she take this opportunity to do some wholesale?
Qin Xiang became excited and quickly asked where to register.
In the past two years, many people have started to develop themselves as self-employed, and naturally there are also many people who see business opportunities.
When this policy came out, some people waited and watched, while others were excited and wanted to get a piece of the pie.
Qin Xiang was one of them. After arriving there, she signed up without hesitation while others were still undecided. After asking about the location where the sale would take place, she quickly went to find a phone to make a call.
She couldn't handle this alone. After all, she had to be in school when the store launched, and she didn't have the time to deal with subsequent development issues. She could buy it and rent it out, but she didn't want to miss this opportunity. Besides, the monthly rent was only a small amount; the annual rent was less than her store's daily turnover. Beyond just adding real estate, the profit wouldn't be worth much.
And even if she wanted to buy real estate, she would buy a courtyard house, which is a valuable asset.
After much deliberation, Qin Xiang called Guan Zhibin first. Guan Zhibin smiled and said, "Boss Qin, you haven't called me in a while. Your third brother just left a few days ago."
Qin Xiang laughed. "Isn't this a good thing? I think we can collaborate, so I wanted to discuss it with you in advance."
Guan Zhibin said, "You say."
Qin Xiang then told him about the capital. "According to the policy, upper-class shops here are given preferential treatment by self-employed individuals. You can buy or rent them. I plan to open two shops to wholesale clothes. I'd like to cooperate with you to make small profits but quick turnover. What do you think?"
This was a decision she made after much deliberation. Guan Zhibin was a good person and had connections in Guangzhou. Judging by the style and quality of the clothes he shipped, there must be other channels besides the Huayu Garment Factory. While Third Brother could certainly develop some suppliers, it wasn't a sure thing.
If they could successfully grab two more stores, Qin Xiang's idea was to buy goods directly from Guan Zhibin for one store and negotiate a lower price with him, and for the other store to be opened first by San Ge or Mi Hongjun, he would find a reliable supplier in Yangcheng.
When she has accumulated enough capital in the next two years, she will be ready to start her own small workshop.
Since there was business to be done, Guan Zhibin certainly had no choice but to agree. He knew that it was a good idea to have a good relationship with Qin Xiang. Sometimes, even if you gave up some of the profits, people would not let you suffer any loss, and would still remember you when something good happened.
Guan Zhibin laughed and said, "Boss Qin, I'd be stupid to say I'm not happy about this. I'm not exaggerating. Although there are many stalls in the Thirteen Hongs, I've been around for a while and have some connections. If this deal goes through, I'll definitely satisfy you."
Qin Xiang was amused. "I came to you because I trust you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come here. Well, I saw the announcement saying that sales will start in mid-October. We still have some time left, and we'll probably be closed for the National Day holiday. I'll try to get to Guangzhou by then, negotiate with you, and then sign a supply agreement. What do you say?"
"Okay." Guan Zhibin said seriously, "I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. Actually, my cousin is the head of a clothing factory in Yangcheng. The factory is large and has a large shipment volume. They have a professional designer who learned from Hongcheng. As long as your company can get off the ground, there will be no problem with supply."
After his explanation, Qin Xiang finally understood why Guan Zhibin, a foreigner, could do so well in Guangzhou and know so many people.
It seems that he has connections with the garment factory.
Qin Xiang felt relieved. In business, one isn't afraid of difficulties; the biggest worry is finding a partner with both good character and excellent products. Now that Guan Zhibin is willing to work with her, at least this shop is safe.
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiang called the third brother again. While waiting for the third brother, Qin Xiang was still thinking about this matter. When Qin Yang answered the phone, Qin Xiang first asked about the two stores, and then explained the matter with a smile, "Third brother, sales will start here in October. During this time, let Mi Hongjun hurry up and train two more employees to take over the store's affairs. Also, let Tan Xiu hurry up and learn accounting. The business over there needs to be stabilized. In October, I need a lot of funds. And I have to ensure that there are payments for the goods."
Qin Yang calculated the current funds in the store and nodded, "There's still about a month left. I just got some stock and should have some money. I'll do the math in the next couple of days and call you to let you know when the time comes."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay."
Now Qin Yang would deposit the daily sales into his passbook before the bank closed, so Qin Xiang was not very clear about how much money was in the store.
After the fight, Qin Xiang's mood improved.
The unhappiness of not finding the landlord was put behind me.
When passing by the bookstore, Qin Xiang remembered the work that Jie Zong had done before to organize the materials, and it seemed that he could not organize them together anymore.
Qin Xiang simply went into the bookstore and found that it was indeed the emperor's doorstep, and there were more study materials.
Qin Xiang bought two math-related college entrance examination materials and some English materials. Who knew that when she went to pay, she ran into a person whose fingers, although a little thick, were slender and looked powerful.
Following her finger, Qin Xiang looked at the other person's face and immediately felt embarrassed. However, based on the idea that if I am not embarrassed, others will not be embarrassed, Qin Xiang politely called out, "Instructor He is here to buy books too."
It was not until this time that Qin Xiang noticed that the book He Chenghua was holding was a military book.
He is worthy of being the deputy battalion commander.
After Qin Xiang greeted him, paid the fee, and came out with the net bag, she was surprised to see He Chenghua coming out as well. He frowned and glanced at the net bag in Qin Xiang's hand. Qin Xiang thought of the two times she was punished, so she deliberately asked, "Why did Instructor He realize that it was wrong to target me before and is planning to help me carry it back?"
He Chenghua glanced at her upon hearing this. His sharp eyes sized her up unscrupulously and he said sarcastically, "What the hell are you thinking about?"
After saying that, He Chenghua raised his leg and left.
He was about 1.9 meters tall, and wearing the military uniform of that period, his entire body below the waist was legs.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but think: Such a bad temper really ruins this good figure and good face.
Qin Xiang sneered twice and went to school with the net bag.
I don't know if it was intentional, but He Chenghua obviously slowed down twice, deliberately looked back to see how hard she was struggling, and then showed an expression that said "you are weak".
This reaction made Qin Xiang helpless. How was this any different from a grumpy child?
Thinking of this, Qin Xiang was no longer angry. Why was she angry like a child?
This thought made Qin Xiang laugh, and she didn't feel tired even carrying such heavy books.
When they arrived at school, it was just time for dinner. Everyone else in the dormitory had already gone to eat, so Qin Xiang put down her things and went straight to the cafeteria.
Qin Xiang was very happy because she got the news about the wholesale market. When she arrived at the cafeteria, she went straight to the stir-fry window and ordered a dish of braised pork, a steamed fish and a serving of white rice.
Not long after she sat down, someone sat opposite her.
There are a lot of people at meal times. Although there are several canteens, they are still crowded and it is common to share tables.
Qin Xiang didn't pay attention and continued eating. When she finished eating, she saw that the person sitting opposite her was Jie Zong.
Qin Xiang was a little surprised when she saw Jie Zong's appearance. "How did you get yourself into this state?"
In just a few days, the young man who was once full of vigor and somewhat arrogant has become decadent, with barely any shaving and a pair of red eyes.
Qin Xiang's face showed sadness when she asked him, "Do you still care about me like this?"
Hearing him say this, Qin Xiang's heart sank. She couldn't help but frown and said, "Jie Zong, what are you doing? Blackmailing me with yourself?"
Jie Zong looked at her, "What if it is?"
Qin Xiang was stunned, her face immediately turned cold, and she sneered, "Jie Zong, then you're threatening the wrong person. I, Qin Xiang, have seen all kinds of people. I can even say no to my own mother, so how can I embarrass myself for someone I've only known for a short time?"
After saying that, Qin Xiang stood up in disgust, picked up the plate and turned to leave.
If she had the chance to do it again, Qin Xiang didn't want to embarrass herself at all.
Like those you like, hate those you hate, and throw away those you hate.
Just like she said, she couldn't even want her own mother after treating her like that, let alone Jie Zong.
To be honest, Qin Xiang was really disappointed with Jie Zong.
It was just a small matter, but he acted like this.
I really didn't realize that he was such a romantic.
Fortunately, she thought Jie Zong was a good person and it would be nice to make friends with him.
Unexpectedly, they have no other thoughts except being boyfriend or girlfriend.
She put the plate in the trash can and went straight out.
When she got outside, someone grabbed her arm. She turned back to meet Jie Zong's eyes and said, "Let go."
Jie Zong panicked, "Qin Xiang, I was wrong, I'm sorry. Please don't ignore me."
Qin Xiang felt even more disgusted seeing him like this.
Seeing people around them start to look at them curiously, Qin Xiang said with a cold face, "Let's go talk over there."
She went to the side and Jie Zong followed her.
When they reached the roadside, Qin Xiang said disappointedly, "Jie Zong, I didn't expect you to become so depressed because of this. You worked so hard to get into Tsinghua University. If you become depressed just because I rejected you, then I would look down on you too much."
Jie Zong looked at Qin Xiang, who was a little hesitant to raise her head. "I told myself I could take it slow, and there were still four years left, but I couldn't help but think about it at night. I don't want this to happen either."
His voice was already low by the end of his words.
Qin Xiang frowned. "You can't force relationships. I thought I made it clear to you. If you want to continue like this because of this, then Jie Zong, there's no need for us to meet in the future. We can't even be friends anymore."
Jie Zong suddenly looked up at her, his eyes hurt as he said, "Qin Xiang..."
Qin Xiang sneered, "You may think I'm cold-blooded. If you think so, then that's fine."
She paused. "Although we can't be boyfriend and girlfriend, I admired you very much and really wanted to be friends with you. If you continue to be depressed like this, I'll regret considering you my friend. You should think about it calmly. After all the hard work you've put into growing up, is it really worth it to end up like this because of a trivial matter between men and women? If you still can't figure it out, we really don't need to be friends."
After saying that, Qin Xiang turned around and left without mercy.
Jie Zong stood there thinking about her words, feeling very uncomfortable.
This was the first time I fell in love with someone in my life, and I was rejected so ruthlessly.
Qin Xiang turned around and took a few steps when she saw someone coming towards her. She moved aside and the other person also moved aside.
Qin Xiang looked up and met He Chenghua's teasing eyes, "Oh, this is not military training anymore, you can't even walk."
"Yeah, it's the instructor's fault for not teaching well." Qin Xiang rolled her eyes and walked past He Chenghua.
Anyway, the military training is over, so she is no longer worried about being targeted and punished by standing.
I'm not afraid of anything.
She took two steps and suddenly stopped, realizing something was wrong. The military training was over, so why was He Chenghua still in school?
Could it be that the school is treating these instructors?
Qin Xiang didn't bother to pay attention and went back to the dormitory.
The other people in the dormitory also came back and were shocked to see all the books Qin Xiang had. "It's fine if you bought professional books, but why did you buy materials for high school?"
Qin Xiang then told him her plan, "Originally, I was planning to sort it out and mail it back, but I was worried that it might not be done properly, so I decided to mail it back when I have time."
That's right, when she bought them back, she was thinking about discussing with Jie Zong how to divide the work and cooperate. Looking at Jie Zong's current condition, she might as well send them all back directly, and she had to buy more.
After all, the capital is the capital of the country, and the educational development there is better than in other places. You can always find a suitable one by visiting a few places.
Hearing her say this, the others also expressed admiration, "You really think a lot. It's a pity that I don't have the ability."
Guan Yuping flipped through it casually and said, "The information I used is still there. If you want it, I can bring it to you when I get home."
Qin Xiang's eyes lit up, "Yes, why not."
The exams are still being prepared nationwide, and teachers in the capital have wider connections and can get more information about the college entrance exam. Guan Yuping is also the top scorer in science in the capital, so don't feel sorry for yourself with such information.
Guan Yuping responded in a high and cold voice, "I can take you to the bookstore when I have time. I'm familiar with it."
Qin Xiang laughed, "That would be great."
The next day was Monday and the first day of class. Qin Xiang and her classmates had already obtained the class schedule, and when the time came, they just had to find the designated classroom and go to class.
The fashion design major not only requires learning theoretical knowledge, but also art painting techniques. Although Qin Xiang did not study systematically in her previous life, she paid a high price to hire art teachers and fashion design teachers to teach her.
Therefore, it was not difficult for Qin Xiang to learn some theoretical knowledge, but what she learned in school was quite different from what she learned later in life.
It’s not that the current ones are bad. On the contrary, the schools now have very strong teaching staff in this area. Many professors of important subjects have returned from abroad or have studied abroad.
The school brings these talents back to the country in order to develop the country and educate outstanding students and talents.
After just one class, Qin Xiang truly felt the power of these old professors, which was truly admirable.
After class, Qin Xiang and her classmates also had to buy drawing supplies according to the teacher's requirements.
The only consolation was that they weren't art majors, so the supplies they needed to buy were relatively few. Otherwise, Dingxiang and the others would have cried. Even so, after buying the supplies, Dingxiang and Zhao Wenna looked miserable. "I had been thinking of saving some of the subsidy to send back to help my family, but now I don't have to think about that anymore."
Meilin didn't think about that. "My mom said I can just spend my allowance on my own. I can't be without any money when I'm away from home. She doesn't want me to worry about the family."
Zhao Wenna sighed, "Your mother is really nice." She hesitated for a moment and said, "But my mother said that it was already very difficult for my family to support my education, and she also wanted me to find a way to earn some money. My younger brothers are not young anymore, so it will be easier to build a house."
Every family has its own difficulties, but Bei Nannan looks down on their poverty. This is why Bei Nannan is unwilling to associate with Zhao Wenna and others, for fear that they will be asked to borrow money.
A few people were talking excitedly, and Bei Nannan suddenly said, "We are all from the countryside, why are you so poor? How come Qin Xiang doesn't have to worry about food and drink?"
As soon as the words fell, all eyes were focused on Qin Xiang.
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