After making the first phone call, Han Shifei's face broke into a bright smile.
"Qin Chuan, Qin Chuan, no matter how capable you are or how deep your schemes run, in the face of absolute power, all your efforts are in vain!"
"Today, I will not only humiliate you, but also make you deeply realize the vast chasm between us."
As his muttering faded, Han Shifei expertly dialed another number.
"Hello, Director Huang, good morning!"
"Is your Health Bureau busy lately... I'd like to ask for a small favor..."
Yongnan County, 7:50 AM.
With only ten minutes left until the supermarket's grand opening, everyone at Meitehao Supermarket was fully prepared, awaiting the momentous occasion.
Each person's expression was filled with tension, especially the elderly couple, Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua.
With Qin Chuan and Li Ya absent, the weighty responsibility of the supermarket's opening naturally fell upon their shoulders.
Even with their eldest and second sons, and their eldest daughter-in-law by their side, the old couple was extremely nervous, their arms trembling uncontrollably beneath their sleeves.
To avoid being noticed, Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua quietly dug their fingernails into their own flesh, hoping the pain would distract from their anxiety.
The scene before them was simply too overwhelming. As far as the eye could see, the supermarket courtyard, spanning hundreds of square meters, was packed with a dense crowd, impossible to count.
The queues even stretched out onto the street...
Since seven in the morning, people had been arriving continuously, packing the courtyard until it was overflowing, all drawn by the opening day discounts.
As simple rural folk, Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua had never witnessed such a spectacle. The number of people here was more than ten times their own village's population.
The elderly couple mentally lambasted their youngest son, cursing him with every fiber of their being. No matter how important the matter, he should have made time to return. Ning County was only about two hours away from Yongnan County.
Qin Shuren had wanted to say something, but the intense nervousness left his mouth sealed shut.
"Oh my goodness, a supermarket opening has attracted so many people!"
"This is at least twice the crowd from the flagship store's opening!"
Looking at the dense sea of heads, even the usually fearless Second Brother Qin felt a pang of unease. Would there be a stampede later?
No one had expected such a turnout for the opening, and this was merely the beginning.
"Many of the items we sell are daily necessities, especially fruits, vegetables, and meat. Can anyone do without them?"
"Of course, it will attract more people than a clothing store opening!"
Eldest Brother Qin Yang, however, seemed to understand it perfectly.
Finally, the ten minutes were up, and amidst a chorus of urging, the supermarket doors swung open.
The long-waiting public surged in, nearly shattering the glass doors.
"Slow down! Everyone, don't push! Don't push!!"
"We have plenty of stock inside, ensuring everyone can buy what they need!"
Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua shouted anxiously, nearly falling over from the crowd's crush.
Inside the supermarket, at the entrance, four members of Qin Chuan's security team stood guard. Their task was to have every customer with a bag deposit it, absolutely refusing entry to any bags, and they carried out their duties meticulously.
Perhaps it was the effect of the earlier publicity, or perhaps they were intimidated by the imposing presence of the four burly security guards, but the public was very cooperative.
In less than ten minutes, the supermarket, spanning over fifteen hundred square meters, was teeming with people. Fortunately, the vast space was sufficient to accommodate such a crowd.
Outside in the courtyard, the dense throng finally dispersed, bringing relief to everyone maintaining order, including Xiao Guodong, who had arrived with reinforcements at the main entrance.
"This guy always creates such a big fuss every time he opens something!"
Xiao Guodong muttered Qin Chuan's name internally.
At this very moment, inside the supermarket, people of all ages were marveling at everything around them.
A large, beautifully decorated supermarket like this was unprecedented in Yongnan County's history, the first of its kind, deeply impressing everyone.
In addition to the bright and airy decor, many of the beautifully packaged products on the shelves were things the small town residents had never seen or heard of before.
Customers, in groups, admired everything before them, occasionally letting out gasps of amazement.
Children, in particular, seemed to have discovered a new world, flocking to the novelty toy displays and snack aisles, pointing and exclaiming with excitement...
Even if they didn't buy anything, just the chance to see such beautiful decor and a wide array of eye-opening products was enough to give them bragging rights back home.
"Dear customers and friends, hello everyone!"
At this moment, a pleasant female voice echoed from all directions of the supermarket.
"First, on behalf of Meitehao Supermarket, I welcome you all!"
"We at Meitehao are a large chain supermarket, headquartered in the provincial capital, a hypermarket that integrates leisure, retail, and freshness."
"Our products undergo rigorous inspection before being stocked, guaranteeing that every item is genuine..."
The melodious voice continued to extol the virtues of Meitehao.
Suddenly, the tone shifted—
"Our entire supermarket is equipped with surveillance cameras in every corner, allowing us to clearly see everyone's movements from the monitoring room. Therefore, we hope everyone will be mindful and refrain from any petty theft."
"If caught on camera, you will face a penalty of ten times the compensation for minor offenses, and for more serious ones, you will be directly sent to the police station to bear legal responsibility!"
The men and women of all ages who were browsing products by each shelf looked up and around.
Indeed, they spotted cameras installed in the corners of the walls, monitoring the entire supermarket. Those who had harbored any ulterior motives were instantly startled.
At the supermarket entrance, the entire Qin family stood there.
Seeing so many people enter the supermarket without any incidents, everyone let out a collective sigh of relief.
It turned out that opening a supermarket wasn't as difficult as they had imagined. They had done nothing but stand there, and everything had fallen into place.
Second Brother Qin, listening to the pleasant female voice, suddenly asked, "Dad, Mom, who is that speaking?"
Qin Shuren instinctively replied, "Who else? It's Yao Hua!"
"That girl is truly remarkable. During our training in the provincial capital, she was diligent in her studies and had a great personality."
Second Brother Qin wore a thoughtful expression.
"Second, look quickly, who's here?!"
Qin Yang, standing nearby, suddenly called out to Qin Gang.
The others quickly looked outside and saw a young man with a neat crew cut, leading two people, striding purposefully towards them.
Father and Mother Qin did not recognize Wang Ping'an, but Qin Gang and Qin Yang did. Upon confirming it was Wang Ping'an, the brothers quickly strode forward to greet him.