From morning to noon, and then to afternoon…
Almost all the staff at the branch store didn't even have time to drink water. They ate their meals while taking turns, just a few bites to fill their stomachs, because there were simply too many people!
The people of Ning County were even more enthusiastic than those in Yongnan County. As the saying goes, a monk from afar chants better scriptures. Jin Die Fushi, whether in terms of decor or clothing, satisfied people's yearning for beauty.
It was only natural for business to be good. After all, the people in Yongnan County were not fools. If Jin Die Fushi's clothes weren't good, they wouldn't have achieved so many sales miracles.
This busyness continued until the shop was about to close for the night. Many customers left reluctantly, vowing to return first thing in the morning tomorrow and bring their relatives and friends along.
After seeing off the last customer, all the staff were exhausted. They sat on stools, while Qin Chuan unceremoniously plopped down on the floor, wiping the sweat from his forehead, completely losing any sense of image.
He couldn't help it; he was genuinely tired after this day. From the moment the store opened at eight in the morning until eight in the evening, a full twelve hours, he had no rest except for a few trips to the restroom and meals.
Even iron men get tired, let alone ordinary mortals.
Li Ya was also exhausted. Sweat beaded on her fair forehead. Although everyone was tired, their eyes were filled with deep satisfaction because business had been exceptionally good today.
Good business meant the boss earned more, and if the boss earned more, their commissions would be higher.
During their rest, everyone's gaze occasionally flickered towards the store's counter, where two accountants were busy reconciling accounts and calculating the day's total sales.
This wait lasted for nearly half an hour before a surprised voice came from the counter: "Boss, the accounts are settled!"
"How much?"
Li Ya asked calmly, but Qin Chuan could still detect a hint of tremor in her voice. Clearly, her emotions were not as composed as they appeared on the surface.
"A total of one hundred and seventy-eight thousand, nine hundred and forty-five yuan!"
The accountant responsible for reconciliation was named Xiao Fang, whom Li Ya had brought from the factory. She was a very reliable person.
The moment this sales figure was revealed, Qin Chuan was momentarily stunned. This seemed to be more than ten thousand yuan higher than the first day's sales in Yongnan County.
He knew the actual profit margin of the clothes, which was at least thirty percent. Based on a thirty percent net profit, he had made over fifty thousand yuan in just one day.
Damn it, he had thought his supermarket was making a lot of money last night, earning over thirty thousand yuan in a day. He hadn't expected a branch store to earn over fifty thousand yuan on its opening day, breaking the record again.
Each success surpassed the last. If they continued to develop following this model, the future of Hu Die Apparel Factory was indeed promising.
Qin Chuan couldn't help but glance at Li Ya, who was standing not far away. He noticed that Li Ya was indeed very excited, tightly clenching her fists as if trying to control herself.
Sensing Qin Chuan's gaze, Li Ya turned her head. As their eyes met, Qin Chuan quietly gave her a thumbs-up. Li Ya's rosy lips curved upwards slightly, a brilliant smile gracing her face.
"Everyone gets a bonus today!"
"One hundred yuan for each person!"
Li Ya announced loudly, immediately eliciting cheers from all the employees.
One hundred yuan bonus for each person was a considerable amount, nearly equivalent to half a month's salary for many of them.
"Furthermore…"
"I've already booked a restaurant. Everyone, eat to your heart's content. It's all on me!"
Li Ya added at this point.
"Long live the boss!"
This time, all the employees were even happier. Their fatigue vanished, and they jumped and cheered with excitement.
By the time the dinner party ended, it was almost eleven o'clock at night. Qin Chuan took Li Ya to a pre-booked hotel, not the one at the police station, of course.
Li Ya was truly happy tonight. She, who rarely drank alcohol, had consumed quite a bit. Her face was flushed, making her even more beautiful and captivating than she already was.
Qin Chuan had also drunk a fair amount, as he was a shareholder of the apparel factory. Although he only held ten percent of the shares, for every hundred yuan the factory earned, he received ten yuan.
"Xiao… Xiao Chuan!"
"Do you know, I've never been this happy before, really…"
They stumbled into the guest room. Li Ya grabbed Qin Chuan and collapsed onto the soft bed. Qin Chuan wanted to get up and fetch some hot water for her to wash her face and feel more comfortable.
Unexpectedly, Li Ya hugged his neck tightly with both arms, unwilling to let go. Qin Chuan caught a pleasant scent.
It was a dual aroma of fragrance mixed with the scent of alcohol, intoxicating.
"Today's sales figures really exceeded my expectations. I never thought a branch store's sales could surpass the main store's!"
"Hehe, I'm just so happy!"
Li Ya poured out her emotions, her hands clasped around Qin Chuan's neck.
She had been suppressing her feelings for a long time. From the moment she received the accurate sales figures, she had been thrilled, and this continued until after dinner when they returned to the hotel.
Only then did Li Ya begin to vent. Of course, she could only share her feelings like this with Qin Chuan because he was the man she liked and the most reliable shoulder to lean on.
"Sister, I'm also very happy tonight!"
"This proves that our approach is correct, and we can continue to develop in this direction in the future."
Qin Chuan said.
"Yes, that's what I think too!"
When it came to future development plans, Li Ya's eyes, misty with emotion, sparkled with light.
"Ning County is just our first step. I want to open our branch stores in all the surrounding counties. In your words, it's 'encircling the cities from the countryside'."
"Who says business must be done in big cities? Small counties can also work, and the competition is less. We can be dominant. As long as we capture the market in the county towns, that's enough for us to make a fortune!"
Li Ya became more excited as she spoke, her arms, which were around Qin Chuan's neck, began to move erratically.
Qin Chuan seized the opportunity to straighten up and said gently, "Sister, let me fetch you some hot water. You can wash your face with a towel, and you'll feel more comfortable…"
As he finished speaking and was about to leave, Li Ya, who had been lying on the bed, quickly sat up and hugged him tightly again, resting her head on his chest and turning it back and forth.
"Xiao Chuan, I don't want to wash my face. I want you!"
"Sister, let's not rush. I'll hold you when you finish washing your face and sleep…"
Qin Chuan thought Li Ya had really drunk too much. Normally, Li Ya was always very reserved in this regard.
Unexpectedly, Li Ya's next sentence made him unable to move, and all the hairs on his body stood on end with excitement.
"Xiao Chuan, you… you've always wanted me to help you with that, haven't you?"
"Tonight, I'm happy, and I'll fulfill your wish, you bad guy!"
Li Ya raised her head, revealing a pair of misty, large eyes.
Qin Chuan was struck by lightning. After a long moment, he became incredibly excited, his speech becoming incoherent.
"Sister, you… are you telling the truth?"
Li Ya looked at the excited and flustered man. "What do you think?"
"Heh heh, then what are we waiting for? Sleep! Let's sleep now!!"
Qin Chuan excitedly began to undress…