The apparel city, as one of the landmark buildings in Jin Province, is undoubtedly the place with the largest foot traffic in the entire province.
It's a bit like a mini-Yiwu, gathering people from all over the country who are engaged in various businesses.
Merchants setting up stalls to do business line both sides of the streets.
Countless wealthy individuals have emerged from these seemingly insignificant small businesses. Of course, some have also lost their fortunes, such is the dual nature of commerce.
It's truly a double-edged sword. Those who understand the rules and have a keen sense will wield the sharp edge to gain wealth, while those who don't know how to wield the sword will only end up hurting themselves.
"Third brother, why do I feel like so many people are staring at us!"
After leaving the barbershop, as they walked along the bustling street, Qin Gang felt extremely uncomfortable, like a thief.
"Stand up straight and adopt the demeanor of the troublemaker you were in the village!"
Qin Chuan scolded in a low voice.
"We haven't stolen or robbed anything, so what's there to be afraid of!"
At this moment, Qin Gang truly admired his younger brother. This was their first time in a big city, the provincial capital no less, yet look at him, acting as if he were back in their hometown, so natural.
He, on the other hand, couldn't manage it. He was completely unable to maintain that composure and was incredibly nervous inside.
"Then where do we go next?"
To bolster his courage, Qin Gang tried to shift his attention.
"Buy clothes!"
Qin Chuan replied simply with three words.
Then, fearing Qin Gang wouldn't understand, he patiently explained, "We've specifically come out to find business partners, so naturally, we need to change our image first."
"Doing this has many benefits. Firstly, it makes us more confident and prevents others from looking down on us. Secondly, it's a form of respect for our partners!"
Qin Gang nodded as if he understood, silently taking it all in.
A few minutes later, the two brothers entered a department store.
Compared to the street stalls or small shops outside, this place was like another world, filled with grandeur and high standards.
The marble floor gleamed, and the bright glass display cases showcased merchandise visible from tens of meters away.
Each shop was exquisitely decorated, inducing a sense of inferiority in ordinary people, making them hesitant to approach.
Just in the first-floor lobby, there were no less than a hundred shops, selling gold and jewelry, famous brands of cigarettes and liquors, as well as high-end watches, decorative items, and more.
There were even escalators in the mall, and one couldn't tell how many floors there were, giving it a resplendent and magnificent feel.
"Third... Third brother, isn't this place a bit too high-class for us?"
Qin Gang, who had regained his confidence for only a few minutes, faltered again upon seeing the luxurious interior. This place was simply too fancy.
"Coward, stand up straight and don't look around!"
Qin Chuan hissed, directly taking the escalator to the third floor.
This floor was dedicated to clothing, with all sorts of styles.
Qin Chuan browsed several shops but couldn't find anything he liked.
He was looking for suits, but the styles of suits from this era were truly hard to describe and lacked any aesthetic appeal. Wearing them felt like wearing a loose robe, baggy and shapeless.
"Perhaps Butterfly Apparel Factory can improve upon the shortcomings of current suits..."
Qin Chuan suddenly thought. Currently, Butterfly Apparel Factory primarily focused on casual wear. Once things stabilized, they could indeed venture into the suit market.
Finally, after much effort, they found a decent enough shop. Qin Chuan chose an outfit for himself and his elder brother.
As the saying goes, a Buddha needs gold plating, and a horse needs a saddle. With new hairstyles and new clothes, the brothers underwent a complete transformation.
Each of them looked heroic and full of youthful vigor, exuding masculine charm.
Qin Chuan, in particular, had a fairer complexion than Qin Gang. The black suit, white shirt, and leather shoes made him exude a powerful charisma.
The brothers' excellent physiques and sharp, handsome features astonished the shop owner, her eyes gleaming.
As she helped adjust their suits, Qin Chuan felt her hands intentionally and unintentionally brushing against his muscles.
Women, you are tigers!
Especially mature, seasoned women!
However, while the suits were good, they were also expensive. The brothers, from head to toe, spent a total of three hundred yuan, which made Qin Gang's heart ache.
Three hundred yuan was equivalent to a rural person's entire month's income, and all they got were two outfits.
But Qin Chuan didn't even bat an eye. Money that needed to be spent should be spent. Since they were out for business, image was crucial.
"Alright, done!"
"When we go back, we'll buy things for the family. For now, let's head to the renovation market!"
Qin Chuan snapped his fingers and led his second brother downstairs.
As the brothers descended together, they immediately became the center of attention.
Many women's eyes couldn't help but sparkle, while the men looked on with envy, wondering which wealthy young master was out shopping.
"Second brother, feel the charm brought by the new clothes and new hairstyle!"
Qin Chuan whispered to his brother beside him.
Qin Gang nodded emphatically.
They had come up from here before, but no one had paid them any attention. Now, just by changing their clothes, they had attracted so much attention.
Indeed, it was important to dress oneself up when out in the world.
This made a big difference, and he felt much more confident.
After leaving the apparel city, the brothers grabbed a quick meal and then hailed a taxi, heading directly to the nearest renovation market.
As expected of a provincial capital, the entire renovation market felt even larger than that of a county town, with everything available.
There were shops selling lighting fixtures, tiles, wooden boards, emulsion paint, wallpaper, murals, and so on...
At this point, the importance of one's attire and appearance was fully evident.
Every shop the brothers entered, the owners were extremely polite upon seeing them, offering cigarettes and pouring water, clearly mistaking them for wealthy young masters.
Especially Qin Chuan's calm and composed manner of speaking and his aura, which made it impossible to imagine he was a young man from a rural village in a third-tier county, with no background or connections.
At this moment, Qin Chuan's eyes lit up when he saw a shop with a sign for "Full Customization," and he walked in.
This was equivalent to modern-day whole-house customization. This shop was quite interesting, with very forward-thinking ideas.
"Boss, what can I help you with?"
Seeing a customer, and two young men dressed impeccably, a middle-aged man's eyes lit up first, and he eagerly approached.
"Hello!"
"What exactly does your full customization entail? Is it a one-stop service for home renovation, or can you also renovate shops?"
Qin Chuan asked.
"Boss, our full customization includes both homes and shops. We can renovate any place!"
the middle-aged man replied.
"Do you have design renderings or perhaps photos of completed projects for me to see?"
Qin Chuan asked again.
The middle-aged man was taken aback, seemingly surprised by Qin Chuan's professionalism. He quickly said, "Please wait a moment. My son just went out. I'll call him now and have him talk to you!"