Chapter 205
Qin Xiang slapped his head and laughed, "I've been so busy lately that I almost forgot to ask you. Are you done with the renovations?"
"It's all done." Qin Juan smiled, and you could tell from her expression, "I went back to sell the house and immediately rushed to clean it up. As soon as it was done, I opened the business. I can't wait to open it."
Qin Juan said embarrassedly, "But I haven't found a suitable place to live yet. Nian Nian and Qin Zhen and I will have to stay with you for a while longer."
Qin Xiang nodded without hesitation, "Okay, you guys stay here and find a suitable place to live first."
She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Sister, have you ever considered the house over there with Meng Huaiqing?"
Qin Juan shook her head. "I've considered it, but it's still a bit far from the city. I want Nian Nian to study nearby. In ancient times, there was Meng Mu, whose mother moved three times. Although I can't do the same, I also want to provide her with a good environment. This area is surrounded by universities, and there are many university students nearby. The environment is good."
She had thought long and hard before making her decision. She did have an insider price on the property near Meng Huaiqing, and it was a good price. However, she only had one child, Nian Nian, and no plans to get married in the future. She earned money for Nian Nian, so she wanted to provide her with a better life.
She looked at Qin Xiang and said, "Qin Xiang, if I want to buy something, I'll buy one nearby. It's safe to go back and forth."
Qin Xiang realized that her sister was still brooding over what happened before.
She stopped trying to persuade him and nodded, "Okay, let's find a red education class for Nian Nian to attend first. We'll take our time and make sure it doesn't delay her elementary school. Dad knows a lot of people, so let him help ask around."
Qin Juan laughed when she heard this, "Okay."
After the two sisters finished talking about the main business, they talked about other things.
It was only at this time that Qin Xiang found out that Tian Zhongmei had actually taken the two children and Lian Fengying to the provincial capital to find them.
You really won't give up.
Qin Xiang asked, "Were they still in the provincial capital when you returned?"
"No." Qin Juan shook her head. "They have nowhere to stay in the provincial capital, and my third brother is not here. Even if he were, there's no way he would let them stay there. They said they left after a few days. But when Qin Zhen came to the provincial capital to look for me, she said 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."
As she said this, Qin Juan couldn't help but sneer, "She doesn't dare to come to me, so she wants Mom to rely on you. She's really calculating."
Qin Xiang frowned as he listened. It was indeed a good fight, not just an ordinary good fight.
But Mei Tanaka seemed to have forgotten how she dealt with them before.
She said, "Don't worry about them. Even if they really find their way to the capital, I can drive them out."
She doesn't have such a good heart, nor is she a saint.
The next day, Saturday, Qin Juan's "Qin's Braised Meat Shop" opened.
The shopfront is not particularly small. In addition to the kitchen area at the back where the meat is cooked, there is also room for three tables in the front. Qin Juan's idea is to buy some mutton in the winter to make some mutton soup and sell breakfast at the same time. In the summer, she will braise meat and cold dishes to make more money.
Qin Xiang agreed and added, "If you need a lot of mutton, you can go and negotiate the price and ask if you can have the meat delivered directly."
Qin Juan laughed. "I've actually looked for it, but I'm new here and I don't want much, so they're not willing to give it away. So, for now, I'll just go buy it every day. When it gets cold, I can buy it a day in advance."
Because it is near the wholesale city and not far from the school, people came in as soon as it opened because they saw the discount sign at the door.
Cut some braised meat, have a bowl of mutton soup, and eat it with sesame seed cakes. It's very comfortable.
Of course, some people are reluctant to eat such expensive food. A sesame bun, a small plate of pickles, and a bowl of stewed cabbage and tofu are also very good.
Qin Xiang suddenly had an idea when watching. Taking advantage of the 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. "Is it the same as the lunch box?"
Qin Xiang nodded, "Yes. But we only eat in the restaurant, not take away one box lunch after another. Just set up a few combinations, some cheap and some expensive. Customers just need to tell us which set meal they want."
Qin Juan frowned upon hearing this, "We might be too busy to handle this."
Qin Xiang said, "It's about the same. After all, these dishes are made in advance, so it's a bit more laborious. And this place is close to the wholesale market, so there are customers all day long. In the morning, we face the wholesale market vendors, and at noon and in the evening, there are students and residents nearby. As for the store, I see that the one next door is also not rented out. We can negotiate to rent it directly and ask if we can open a door to expand the store."
"I'm thinking about it."
Just then, a guest arrived, so Qin Juan went to help. Qin Xiang couldn't help much here, so after seeing that the two of them were able to handle it, she said goodbye and went back.
When she returned to the store, there happened to be a customer there. Qin Xiang observed for a while and then looked at the shipment records there.
Overall, the advertising results for this week were good, with daily turnover of over 4,000.
This amount is not low, and the profit is also considerable. After all, the average salary was only a few dollars at that time.
Her shop makes money from rich people.
Qin Xiang was happily calculating the profits 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 submitted their drafts to me privately. Qin Xiang selected the usable ones and bought those with a style that matched her store.
It has to be said that the students of Tsinghua University have a high level of ideological awareness. Some of them figured out Qin Xiang's favorite style after just one or two attempts, and catered to her preferences the next time.
This is perfect, saving Qin Xiang a lot of trouble.
Qin Xiang went back after reading it, and called several branches to inquire about the situation. Then he placed an order for another batch of goods from Xiang Yanghong and other factories.
It’s not okay to put up ads and ship clothes but then not sell any clothes. That won’t work.
After making a lot of phone calls, my mouth is dry.
I had just taken a sip of water when the phone rang again. When I picked it up, it turned out to be Meng Huaiqing who had been away for a while.
"Ms. Qin Xiang, long time no see. Did you remember that you have a boyfriend?"
Meng Huaiqing's voice came from the other end of the phone.
To be honest, Qin Xiang felt a little guilty. It wasn't anything else. It was just that she had been too busy recently and she hadn't thought of Meng Huaiqing.
But she couldn't admit it either, so she just said, "Of course, I always remember it."
Although I forgot it before, I remember it now.
But it was obvious that Meng Huaiqing didn't really believe it. He smiled, and his low voice made Qin Xiang's ears numb.
She blurted out, "Mr. Meng, your bass has seduced me. I can't wait to appear in front of you right now."
After she finished speaking, she felt regretful and couldn't help but slap herself on the head.
Meng Huaiqing was stunned for a moment, then he laughed happily. The sound of his laughter struck Qin Xiang's heart and made him eager to do something.
"Then you can come and see me." Meng Huaiqing's voice was beckoning. "Then Miss Qin, do you have any thoughts about coming to Hong Kong City to check on the set?"
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 too troublesome. Meng Huaiqing knew this very well, so he did not force her.
The mainland is developing rapidly, has broad prospects, and has strong policy support. It is indeed not as good as Hong Kong and Shanghai at present. But he has a hunch that sooner or later the mainland will rise and take off, and will develop better than Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Hong Kong City is just a tiny place, and the business territory has long been divided up by the wealthy. If other emerging industries want to gain a foothold in Hong Kong City, they will have to have some connections and background.
Therefore, Meng Huaiqing's industry is gradually shifting towards the mainland. Not only him, but many people in Hong Kong have set their eyes on the mainland's piece of cake.
Meng Huaiqing said, "Then wait for me to come back."
Qin Xiang asked, "How long will it take for you to come back?"
"Missed me?"
Qin Xiang told the truth, "I'm greedy for your body."
Meng Huaiqing took a breath and gritted his teeth, "Ms. Qin Xiang, please be careful. This is a phone call."
"I know." Qin Xiang teased Meng Huaiqing, making him feel cheerful. She then told him about what she had been busy with recently. "Why didn't I think of advertising before? It costs a lot of money, but the effect is really good."
Especially for clothing stores like 'Xiangsi', which relies heavily on repeat customers, there are already repeat customers coming to Qin Xiang specifically for custom orders. The profits are even more substantial.
Meng Huaiqing affirmed this point, "Television advertising in Hong Kong has already matured. I've collected some fashion information about Hong Kong these past few days, and I'll have someone bring it to you when the time comes."
Qin Xiang knew from what he said that he wouldn't be back for a while. Qin Xiang asked, "Hasn't it been dealt with yet?"
"I've almost dealt with it, but I've been watching the stock recently and wondering whether I should continue to follow up."
Only then did Qin Xiang ask in surprise, "Have you been speculating in stocks?"
"Yeah." Meng Huaiqing smiled. "Who doesn't trade stocks here in Hong Kong? The Hang Seng Index continues to rise, so buying and selling is a common occurrence."
Qin Xiang was silent, thinking about what happened in her previous life.
In his previous life, Wang Junsheng’s company was also listed, so they also studied the stock market before going public.
When talking about the stock market, people will inevitably think of the Hong Kong stock market crash in 1987. That experience was so painful that it was said that there were queues to go to the top floors of the high-rise buildings in Hong Kong.
What are you going up there for?
After bankruptcy, they couldn't afford it and lined up to jump off the building.
That year the stock market crashed severely and many people committed suicide.
Qin Xiang felt uncomfortable when she thought about this.
It is now the end of 1986, and there is still almost a year before the accident in 1987.
After Qin Xiang hung up the phone, she thought about it over and over again and felt unable to sleep or eat.
The next morning, Qin Xiang called again, "Meng Huaiqing, do you believe in dreams?"
Meng Huaiqing was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Why are you suddenly talking about dreams? What did you dream about?"
Qin Xiang tried to calm herself down, then said, "I dreamed of the Hong Kong stock market crash."
Hearing this, Meng Huaiqing's heart skipped a beat. This coincided with his premonition. The reason he came back this time was, on the one hand, to deal with company matters, and on the other hand, because of the stock market.
The stock market had been acting strangely this year, and he'd sensed an opportunity to trade. But after observing the market, he felt something strange was going on amidst the quiet rise. It felt like the last dawn before darkness.
Meng Huaiqing said, "Tell me about it."
Qin Xiangdao took a breath, pulling his mind away from the newspapers he had read in his previous life, and said seriously, "I dreamed that the Hong Kong stock market will rise first next year, and then suddenly plummet when it reaches a peak. I also dreamed that many people went bankrupt because of this, and many families were wiped out because of this stock market crash. Meng Huaiqing, I have a bad feeling. I don't care whether others go bankrupt or are pitiful. You are my boyfriend, and I don't want to hear bad news about you while we still have feelings for each other. If possible, please sell all the stocks that should be sold before October next year and quit while you are ahead. Okay?"
After hearing Qin Xiang's words, Meng Huaiqing was stunned for a moment.
Qin Xiang didn't understand stocks, and the domestic market wasn't mature, so she hadn't been exposed to it. So when she suddenly said this, Meng Huaiqing couldn't help but think about it.
"I know you might not believe me. Maybe the Hong Kong stock market is booming right now, so that invisible darkness can't possibly come," Qin Xiang said seriously. "But the stock market is ever-changing, and no one can be sure what the next outcome will be. If you believe me, then sell it before October next year, or I'll be done with it."
Qin Xiang only has a general understanding of stocks and doesn't understand more professional knowledge, but she knows the results, which is enough for her.
To be honest, when she first crossed over, she was still considering whether to go to Hong Kong City to buy some stocks, but she was not proficient in it and had no connections, so she didn't dare to act rashly. Now, she has lost interest in this idea. Even with a Hong Kong City tycoon as her boyfriend, she has become much less interested in buying stocks.
Compared to the practical and quick-in-quick-out model, she prefers the current model. Relying on her own strength and ability, she takes one step at a time and steadily builds her own clothing empire.
After a long while, Qin Xiang heard Meng Huaiqing say, "If I go bankrupt, will you support me?"
Qin Xiang was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "I'll support you, what benefits can you bring to me?"
Meng Huaiqing couldn't help but laugh. This was Qin Xiang. She would always ask what the benefits were before doing anything. "Winter is coming soon. I can warm the bed."
Hey.
Qin Xiang pressed her back teeth. This man was becoming more and more outspoken.
Although Meng Huaiqing had a bad stomach, he was still strong and had muscles, so his body was indeed warm. It was really comfortable to hold him while sleeping in the cold weather.
Qin Xiang coughed and said, "Then you must at least learn to wash clothes and cook, wait for me to come back home, and be an obedient little man."
Meng Huaiqing was happy. "Okay, then I will learn to cook from the chef starting today. I guarantee that Ms. Qin Xiang will be satisfied." He sighed and said, "Oh, otherwise, what will I do if no one takes care of me?"
"Okay, stop it. Did you remember what I said?"
Meng Huaiqing responded, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
It felt good to be trusted, and Qin Xiang felt relieved. "Even if you really have nothing, you must remember that I am here waiting for you. I don't care whether you are rich 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. He could not see anything wrong. Whether it was large customers or retail investors, they were all rushing to buy stocks.
This situation itself reveals something unusual.
Qin Xiang sighed and went back to school to prepare for class.
By the way, I also have to design her clothes. As the fashion design competition approaches, the atmosphere in the entire design department becomes tense.
The most obvious manifestation is that fewer people are selling design drafts to Qin Xiang.
However, capable people can even take care of both, competing and making money at the same time. Qin Xiang was of course not polite and took the job if there was one that was suitable.
In mid-November, before the design competition even started, Qin Xiang's second round of 'Xiang Lian' advertising had already been put into place.
After the national news was over, her commercial was played. In just three minutes, the young and beautiful girl changed into many sets of clothes, which was dazzling. What's more, every piece was very beautiful.
The young girls and wives watching on TV were all very excited and asked people around them if there was a "Xiang Lian" store in their city.
Cities with branches are even more popular, with small shops packed with customers and bustling with activity.
The day after the show aired, the number of customers peaked. The three shop assistants in each store were busy collecting and making changes, and finding matching clothes. They talked until their mouths were dry and they were so tired that they didn't even have time to eat lunch.
But the benefits are really good.
One by one, the store managers began to call Qin Xiang to report the situation.
Whether it is a store in Suzhou or Hangzhou or a store in the provincial capital of Tianjin, the shipment rate of each store is very impressive.
Cities like Suzhou and Hangzhou are located in the south, have more developed economies, and people have better living conditions. There are also more young girls and students who like to buy clothes to improve their living standards. The sales on that day actually reached more than 8,000 yuan.
Autumn and winter clothes are indeed more expensive, but only about a hundred yuan for clothes like ski suits and wool coats, and the most expensive ones like sweaters and pants are only thirty or forty yuan. How many clothes do you need to buy to reach this amount?
Some people even called in at the same time, but the line was busy when they called. But I was so excited today that I kept calling even if the line was busy.
Qin Xiang happily answered all the calls and was very excited when looking at the sales recorded in the notebook.
Of course, she didn't ask them to quickly count the inventory tomorrow, and to communicate in time to replenish the stock if there were some insufficient goods.
Mi Hongjun was also in charge of purchasing goods. After finishing the commercial, he had been keeping an eye on the production of various factories. He glanced at the amount on Qin Xiang's notebook and said, "I guess we need to restock. Don't worry, sister, I'll definitely keep a close eye on it."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay."
After that, she calculated the sales of the twelve stores, and the results were very encouraging. In just one day, the revenue was more than 80,000. The profit of clothing was basically controlled at half, so the profit was even more considerable.
Qin Xiang also instructed, "We can't carry all the styles in the wholesale city. Some styles need to be reserved for the branches."
"I understand." Mi Hongjun is now full of energy. He doesn't even want to sleep and has to get busy.
Qin Xiang stretched and asked Zhao Ping to take her back to school. The dormitory manager frowned and said, "Why do you come back so late recently?"
Qin Xiang apologized, "I've been a bit busy lately."
As she spoke, she handed over a bag and said, "Auntie, I remember you said you had a seventeen-year-old daughter. These are the clothes from my shop. I'm sending them to you as a token of my appreciation."
"How can this be possible?" The dormitory manager was surprised and quickly refused.
Qin Xiang lowered her voice and said, "Auntie, I'm sorry to have troubled you to open the door recently. Please accept it. It's not a valuable thing."
The dorm manager chuckled and said, "Thank you."
Qin Xiang went upstairs, and Zhao Ping turned around and left.
Qin Xiang returned to the dormitory. Everyone there was already asleep. She washed up carefully, then lay down and almost fell asleep.
For several days in a row, advertisements for 'Xiang Lian' were playing on TV, and the branch was also crowded with people for several days in a row.
Mi Hongjun found it troublesome to make phone calls every day, so he simply borrowed a car from somewhere and drove south to check the situation of each store.
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Why are you getting so impatient?"
Mi Hongjun's eyes lit up as he looked at Qin Xiang and said, "I'm happy and excited."
Qin Xiang was at a loss for words. She explained a few things and then left it alone.
But at this moment, she suddenly regretted not opening more branches, but it was already very good to have come this far, and maybe the next step could be to become a franchisee.
However, Qin Xiang did not act rashly. It would be better to proceed step by step for now.
At this time, Meng Huaiqing seemed to have heard about this and called.
Meng Huaiqing asked, "Your business is quite big now, isn't it time to consider setting up a company?"
Hearing this, Qin Xiang was stunned.
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