"Oh, it's Editor-in-Chief Qi, welcome, welcome!"
Qin Chuan enthusiastically stepped forward and shook Qi Chao's hand.
Among the people he knew, Qi Chao was one of the few who knew about his and Li Ya's flagship store venture, as advertising was something they couldn't bypass Qi Chao for.
Others, like Zhang Bingshan, Boss Ge, and so on, were unaware.
"Impressive. I finally understand why you chose to advertise that way back then!"
Qi Chao looked at the crowded flagship store with a sigh of emotion.
"This was a brilliant move, igniting everyone's curiosity in one fell swoop!"
"To be honest, even my wife was hooked by your advertisement. Right up until yesterday, she kept asking me what kind of store was opening, and that she absolutely had to see it when it did!"
Qin Chuan quickly asked, "And Mrs. Qi?"
"Where is Mrs. Qi? I guarantee we'll give you the biggest discount today!"
Qi Chao smiled broadly, clearly satisfied with Qin Chuan's demeanor. He patted Qin Chuan on the shoulder, "Your wife is still at work. She'll definitely come after she gets off!"
"As for me, I just came to visit out of boredom, bringing someone along, and to take a few photos!"
"Haha, Editor-in-Chief Qi, you're too kind!!"
Qin Chuan became even more enthusiastic, immediately pulling out two packs of cigarettes and stuffing one into Qi Chao's hand and the other to his companion.
"These photos must be taken well. Look, what great promotional material!"
"I believe that after tomorrow's headlines come out, everyone will greatly appreciate your article and photography skills!"
"Boss Qin, you're too polite. This is my duty!"
Qi Chao was very pleased with Qin Chuan's way of handling things; both his words and actions made people feel comfortable all over.
"Qin Chuan! Qin Chuan!!"
At this moment, Li Ya walked out from the entrance of the store, calling Qin Chuan's name loudly.
"Editor-in-Chief Qi, I'll go and attend to that then!"
Seeing this, Qin Chuan immediately said to Qi Chao.
"Go ahead, hurry up! We'll take a few photos outside first, and come in later!"
Qi Chao waved him away.
Qin Chuan rushed to the store entrance, "What is it?"
Li Ya's delicate and pretty face was slightly flushed, unsure if it was from fatigue or excitement.
"I... I need to go to the restroom. New customers keep coming in, could you hold the microphone and explain the rules for me!"
Hearing Li Ya say she needed to go to the restroom, Qin Chuan couldn't help but glance at Li Ya's long legs clad in black stockings.
"Where are you looking, you little rogue!"
Li Ya noticed Qin Chuan's gaze, her face flushing even more. She chided him.
"Ahem!!"
Qin Chuan coughed dryly. His gaze had indeed been a bit impolite just now.
He took the microphone and walked into the store without another word.
At this moment, the store could truly be described as packed. Not only the first floor but also the second floor, where the men's clothing was, was teeming with people.
Complimentary remarks could be heard everywhere.
"This place is really too beautiful, more beautiful than a high-end hotel!"
"Exactly! I've been to the city, and the decoration and environment here are better than many places in the city!"
"How much do you think they spent on this renovation?"
"I never thought such a high-end place could appear in our small county town. Now we have somewhere to buy clothes!"
"Yes, and the styles of the clothes here are really novel. I've never seen similar designs before!"
"However, the pricing is a bit strange. Why do they all end with a 9? Like 19.99... 39.9... 69.99... Why not choose round numbers?"
Hearing the murmurs, the corners of Qin Chuan's mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.
When these prices were initially set, Li Ya was also puzzled, as she hadn't encountered such pricing even abroad.
Qin Chuan was very insistent. Li Ya had a blind trust in Qin Chuan, and seeing his determination, she didn't say anything despite her confusion.
"Hello, hello!!"
"Dear customers and friends!"
Qin Chuan picked up the microphone, "Especially to our newly arriving customers, I will announce the rules for our grand opening event once more!"
"Today is the first day of Jin Die Apparel's grand opening, and the discounts are unprecedented!"
"As long as you spend over one hundred yuan, you can become our member and enjoy the points service!"
Qin Chuan's voice echoed throughout the entire store, audible even on the second floor.
"I believe that normally, when you buy anything outside, you don't get any points. The money you spend is gone, but it's different for our members!"
"The money you spend at Jin Die Apparel will turn into corresponding points. Once these points accumulate to a certain level, you can redeem them for many items here, such as rice, flour, oil, dish soap, laundry detergent, soap, and even clothes!"
"After these three days of grand opening, to become a member, you will need to spend two hundred yuan!"
"So, customers and friends, seize this hard-won opportunity!"
Qin Chuan paused his speech here for a moment, then continued.
"Furthermore, at twelve noon and six o'clock this afternoon, we will hold two special lucky draw events!"
"Anyone who becomes our member can participate in the lucky draw!"
"The prizes for the lucky draw are incredibly rich, including rice cookers, kettles, electric blankets, double-sized quilts, and countless small items. There are absolutely no empty prizes; everyone is guaranteed to win something!"
"The first prize is a refrigerator worth over a thousand yuan!"
"If someone wins this first prize, they've definitely struck gold!"
When Qin Chuan announced the grand opening event prizes, it was clear that many people in the store showed strong interest.
Especially the women, who were particularly excited, gathering in small groups to select various beautiful clothes.
This made the cashiers and the staff handling membership cards extremely busy.
Who said people are short on money these days?
Everywhere Qin Chuan looked, there were hundreds of yuan bills, with people eagerly taking them out. Fifty-yuan notes were rarely seen.
Qin Chuan smiled as he looked at the eager customers and let out a long sigh.
Everything before his eyes proved that the flagship store was a resounding success. He hadn't disappointed anyone, especially Li Ya!
Thinking of Li Ya, Qin Chuan couldn't help but glance out the window. So much time had passed; why hadn't she returned yet?
As he looked, Qin Chuan noticed Li Ya outside on the road, laughing and chatting enthusiastically with a group of men and women. Not far away, a very flashy bright red Range Rover was parked.
When Qin Chuan recognized the faces of these people, his heart skipped a beat. He quickly put down the microphone and rushed outside.
By the roadside, Li Ya was shaking hands enthusiastically with Ye Qingping. "County Mayor Ye, your visit is so sudden! You've completely caught me off guard!"
"Heh heh!"
Looking at the visibly nervous Li Ya, Ye Qingping smiled slightly. "Factory Director Li, you don't need to be so tense. I'm just dropping by to take a look!"
"With such a high-end department store suddenly appearing in our county town, how could I, as the county mayor, not come to offer my greatest encouragement!"
"Factory Director Li, you've done an excellent job. You've truly set a great example for all the merchants in our entire county!"