"Alright, is anyone else interested in going?"
As the discussion quieted down, Qiu Xi thought it was probably time and asked.
"Yes!"
Seeing everyone looking around, Gu Yansheng was the first to raise his hand.
"Okay, anyone else?"
"There's also..."
Before long, a few more people hesitantly raised their hands, including Zhao Yingying and Mei Ke.
"Okay, you few stay behind after the training session."
"Mhm."
Afterward, Qiu Xi and Zhang Shu began their respective training sessions.
...
Jinhai City—
"Li, I'm here again!"
Qiu Mama was looking at design drafts when she heard Zhang Xiu's loud voice from behind the door.
"You're here."
The two were now partners in business, and their familiarity grew with each passing day.
"Hello Aunt Huang~"
"Hello~ Our Little Tiger is also very well-behaved."
And then there was Little Tiger. Qiu Mama looked at the child and sighed inwardly, marveling at how obedient he had become.
He was a far cry from the troublemaker he used to be!
"Why are you here now?"
"I finished up my work and came to chat with you."
Holding Little Tiger's hand, Zhang Xiu began to converse with Qiu Mama.
"How is it? Did Xi like the dress I made before?"
Remembering what Huang Li had told her, Zhang Xiu was a bit curious.
Huang Li had mentioned earlier that her daughter's birthday was coming up and she wanted to make a dress herself. After saying that, she had immersed herself completely, spending over half a month researching.
"She liked it, and she even got me a few orders!"
Speaking of this, Qiu Mama couldn't help but smile. She hadn't expected her daughter's roommates to be such cute girls.
Zhang Xiu was a little surprised, "Really?"
"Of course, would I lie to you? I'm busy with this right now."
As she spoke, she took out the drawing she had been pondering and wanted Zhang Xiu to see it and offer some suggestions.
"Auntie, when is Sister Xi coming back?"
Perhaps it was because she heard the name Xi, but Little Tiger, while his mother was looking at something, sidled up to Qiu Mama and asked.
"Sister Xi? Soon, she'll be back soon."
Little Tiger's eyes lit up, "Really?"
He missed Sister Xi, and he missed Sister Xi's candy. His mom's candy wasn't as good as Sister Xi's.
"Of course, would an adult lie to a child?"
"Okay, then you must tell Little Tiger when Sister Xi gets back~"
"Hahaha~ Okay!"
"I'll definitely tell Little Tiger!"
Qiu Mama found herself thoroughly amused by the child's expectant gaze.
"Xiu, your Little Tiger really likes Xi."
Zhang Xiu looked up and couldn't quite figure her son out. "Of course. Ever since Xi went to school and said goodbye, he's asked about her from time to time."
"But I think it's good, at least he's much better behaved than before!"
"That's true."
"Speaking of him, I came to find you for a big matter today."
After looking at the drawings, Zhang Xiu put them back and began to talk about the reason for her visit.
Qiu Mama put away her things as she asked, "Alright, tell me, what's the big matter?"
"It's about opening an online store. I've been thinking about the feedback from the little fans these past couple of days and considering opening an online store."
"Ah? So soon?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Mama put down her things, still a bit in disbelief.
It seemed too fast! She felt her skills still needed more practice.
"Soon?"
"Why isn't it soon! Think about how we..."
Qiu Mama, still somewhat rational, proceeded to analyze the path they had taken over the past year with Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu thought carefully, "Now that you mention it, it does seem a bit like that..."
After Qiu Mama's explanation, Zhang Xiu carefully considered it and recalled the past.
"That's right, and now, considering Little Tiger, the finished products are few and far between."
She also watched the videos Zhang Xiu posted when she had free time. It could be said that more than half of the fans were drawn to Little Tiger.
After all, he was too cute, a perfect little baby for the camera.
"Then did I waste these past few days..."
She had been thinking about it for a long time, and it seemed she was only waiting for Qiu Mama's approval.
"Not really. Anyway, it was going to be opened eventually, just a little later. You've only managed to get a preliminary grasp of the preparations."
Qiu Mama herself was quite clear-sighted and had a long-term view.
"That's true!"
"But when will it be? Give me a heads-up!"
Unable to resist, Zhang Xiu asked again.
"How about you start now and try wholesale some items?"
Zhang Xiu's eagerness prompted Qiu Mama to offer a suggestion without thinking.
Unexpectedly, her old friend immediately refused, "That won't do!"
She had given it deep consideration before and ultimately decided against it.
The videos were filmed because of the clothes. Now, she was opening the store for fun, as a joint venture with her old friend. Otherwise, she wouldn't be short of money.
Besides, although the fans loved the cute Little Tiger, quite a few people also fancied the clothes.
Therefore, if she were to open a store, she wanted to do it with Qiu Mama and sell the clothes designed by Qiu Mama.
"Alright, alright."
Qiu Mama waved her hand, knowing she couldn't persuade Zhang Xiu.
Then she thought again, "Let's wait until next year, after the New Year. During this time, help me brainstorm about the brand trademarks for the clothing."
It also gave her time to finish the clothes for the three girls and gain some experience.
"That's a good idea! Then it's settled!"
It was good to have something to do.
"Okay, let's discuss it properly."
The two women thus embarked on a new phase of their entrepreneurial journey.
...
"Xi, is it just these four?"
After finishing their personal entertainment battle, Qiu Xi and the other three were agonizing over the list.
Qiu Xi stroked her chin and considered everyone's performance. "Mhm, let's add these two. It would be good to have them participate."
Anyway, Old Yan had said that having two more people wouldn't make much difference. They were all going to learn, and whoever was in better form would perform.
Zhang Shu and the other two nodded instinctively. "Mhm, that's fine too."
It was thoughtful of Xi to consider this. It saved them a lot of trouble.
"Then it's Gu Yansheng, Zhao Yingying, Mei Ke, Feng Yunqi, Li Nan, and Liu Yu, a total of six people."
"Mhm."
"Then that's settled. I'll go tell them, and before work ends, we'll go find Old Yan together and give him the list, how about it?"
After careful consideration, it was better to finish this matter as soon as possible.
"Can do!"
"No problem, we'll go together later."
Seeing the three nod in unison, the matter was decided.
"Alright, this test is over. You can all go back now."
Since they still had to wait for Old Yan's news, it probably wouldn't come out anytime soon.
"Okay."