After a long period of persuasion, Qin Chuan finally convinced Li Ya not to change the development model.
This was because the Butterfly Garment Factory was currently best suited for a low-key, steady growth approach, far from being ready for a large-scale advertising campaign and recruitment of regional distributors.
On one hand, Butterfly Garment Factory was a small factory located in an obscure area. Even if the products were good, many wealthy distributors would likely abandon the idea after a single visit to inspect the surroundings. Clothing was a highly popular and versatile product, lacking any significant scarcity value.
On the other hand, the production capacity of Butterfly Garment Factory was far from sufficient. It was a genuinely small factory and simply could not produce a large quantity of goods. To launch a large-scale advertising campaign, production capacity needed to be increased first, and all of this required a substantial amount of money. Butterfly Garment Factory currently lacked the financial means for any of this.
Qin Chuan's goal for Li Ya was to have ten flagship stores within three years, which would be considered a success. Twenty stores would be a tremendous success! This would be enough to indicate that Butterfly Garment Factory's clothing could enter major first-tier cities, allowing for extensive advertising to enhance brand recognition.
Li Ya wanted to keep pace with him, but for now, she couldn't rush things. One had to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time. Without accumulating a foundation in the early stages, there would be no meteoric rise later. Once the time came for extensive advertising of Jin Die Apparel, it would be Li Ya's greatest harvest season.
Furthermore, among the industries Qin Chuan was currently investing in, Li Ya held a fifty percent stake in the real estate ventures and ten percent in the supermarkets. All of this was Li Ya's own money. When all was accounted for, by the end of the year, Li Ya's personal income would undoubtedly be substantial, possibly not much less than Qin Chuan's. It was important to remember that despite Qin Chuan's numerous industries, his daily expenses were also very high, especially the Xinhua Electronics Factory, which was a bottomless pit in its early stages, even more so than real estate. If Qin Chuan hadn't made a substantial profit in the futures market, it was uncertain whether he could have sustained the initial period.
To appease Li Ya's emotions, Qin Chuan offered to cover the cost of buying a car this time and directly called Huang Qi, who was in the provincial capital. He asked Huang Qi to help him order an Audi. The Audi's exterior and performance were highly suitable for business people, possessing strong commercial appeal, and Qin Chuan believed Li Ya would like it. The Audi had not yet officially entered the domestic market, so purchasing one would require going through special channels.
Upon receiving Qin Chuan's order, Huang Qi on the other end was delighted, stating that he happened to have a batch of goods arriving soon, which also included a Range Rover for Yang Conglong. The goods should arrive in about three days! He also invited Qin Chuan to visit the provincial capital. After a lengthy conversation, they hung up.
"Sister, I've asked a friend to order an Audi for you. I believe you know this brand!" Qin Chuan said to Li Ya after hanging up the phone.
"An Audi, that won't be cheap!" Li Ya certainly knew the Audi brand; it was quite popular abroad.
"Compared to you, a mere five or six hundred thousand is nothing. I'm happy to spend money on you!" Qin Chuan's words were coarse, but to Li Ya, they were the sweetest words in the world, moving her deeply. She felt ashamed of her recent sensitivity, as Qin Chuan's willingness to spend so much money on a car for her proved he loved her enough. Why did she lack faith in the man she loved? That evening, Li Ya unleashed her full repertoire to thoroughly reward her man.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Early in the morning, Qin Chuan received a message from Huang Qi informing him that the goods had arrived. After Qin Chuan shared this good news with Li Ya, she excitedly insisted on leaving immediately. Soon, a Mercedes-Benz W140 "Tiger Head Benz" set off for the provincial capital. Li Ya was driving, with Qin Chuan in the passenger seat, comfortably smoking a cigarette, his mind racing, contemplating whether he should visit Teacher Yang. After all, it had been over a month since their last meeting.
They departed at eight in the morning and arrived in the provincial capital at two in the afternoon. Qin Chuan looked at the familiar city and silently thought, "This is the fourth time!" This was his fourth visit to the provincial capital, each time with a different purpose.
"It's been almost two years since I've been to the provincial capital!" Li Ya exclaimed, looking at the towering buildings and the bustling streets. "Things have really changed here!"
"We have plenty of time to explore this provincial capital properly this time!" Qin Chuan said. "Let's eat first; I'm starving!"
Li Ya happily hooked her arm around Qin Chuan's, acting like a joyful girl in love, skipping along as they entered a rather upscale restaurant. By the time they finished eating, it was around three o'clock. They got back into the car, and this time Qin Chuan took the wheel, driving directly to Huang Qi's 4S dealership.
As the Tiger Head Benz pulled up to the dealership, Qin Chuan was surprised to spot a familiar red Ferrari parked in the lot.
"Holy crap, no way! Is my brother-in-law here too?" Qin Chuan's heart sank with a bad premonition. He had bypassed Yang Conglong and called Huang Qi directly precisely to avoid encountering his brother-in-law. The reason was obvious: he had Li Ya with him. If his brother-in-law discovered Li Ya and learned of her identity, it might get back to Teacher Yang. At that point, Teacher Yang would likely sever all ties with him. The harem conquest plan would be completely ruined! He would probably never have much interaction with Teacher Yang again in this lifetime. What should he do? Waiting online, very urgent! For the first time, the usually composed and experienced Qin Chuan felt an immense pressure overwhelming him. He even saw Huang Qi inside the dealership who had spotted his Tiger Head Benz and was walking towards the entrance with a smile. After all, the Tiger Head Benz was incredibly eye-catching, especially since it was sold there. Seeing Huang Qi with one foot out the door, Qin Chuan didn't have time to think. He floored the accelerator, and the Tiger Head Benz "whooshed" into the distance, leaving a bewildered Huang Qi standing at the dealership entrance. He wasn't mistaken; that Tiger Head Benz was Qin Chuan's ride, and the license plate was correct. What was going on? Wasn't Qin Chuan supposed to pick up his car, but he drove right past without stopping?
"Xiao Chuan, where is your friend's shop?" Li Ya asked from the car at this moment.
"It's right next to the place we just passed, the Mercedes-Benz 4S dealership... Ouch..." Qin Chuan said, suddenly clutching his stomach and wincing in pain.
"Xiao Chuan, what's wrong?" Li Ya asked anxiously.
"Sister, my stomach suddenly hurts a lot. I think the meal we just ate wasn't clean. I need to go to the restroom immediately." "Wait for me in the car; I'll be right back!" With that, Qin Chuan quickly stopped the car and rushed towards a public restroom nearby.