At eight o'clock in the morning, an hour before opening.
However, outside the flagship store of Jin Die Apparel, the crowd was already a sea of people, a dense mass of heads, with at least three to four hundred people at a glance.
These common folk had rushed over early in the morning.
Upon arriving at the flagship store, everyone was stunned by the grand, elegant, and brightly lit immense shop, unable to tear their eyes away.
The noisy chatter never ceased, and the crowd continued to grow, beginning to occupy the main street.
In the small Yongnan County, when had there ever been such a high-end and magnificent place? The decor here looked far more beautiful than in Yongnan Grand Hotel, the most famous establishment in the county town, resembling an art museum.
For everyone in the county town, this was an unprecedented grand event. Even if they didn't buy anything, just entering to admire the luxurious interior made everyone feel it was a worthwhile trip.
On the second floor of the flagship store, Qin Chuan and Li Ya stood, watching the ever-increasing flow of people below. They exchanged glances, a knowing smile reflected in each other's eyes.
The scene before them was so familiar!
He recalled that when they first met, it was at the exhibition square. Qin Chuan had also attracted a massive crowd with his excellent marketing strategies, creating multiple miracles.
And he had resolved the major crisis facing Butterfly Apparel Factory.
Now, a similar situation was unfolding again. Both Qin Chuan and Li Ya felt a sense of time reversing.
But unlike the last time, with their experience, both were clearly more capable of handling such a situation with composure.
Seeing the growing crowd gathering below, Li Ya, who had been prepared, had long since instructed the hired workers to maintain order to prevent stampedes.
But even so, as time passed, more and more people gathered outside the flagship store, with the queue eventually spilling onto the road. The workers they had arranged were far from sufficient.
Each of them was sweating profusely, their expressions anxious.
The number of people had likely exceeded a thousand by now, a sea of black heads as far as the eye could see, far surpassing the exhibition.
People were packed so tightly that many couldn't even stand still! They began shoving and cursing each other!
"Damn it, are they all crazy, coming in such numbers all at once!"
Standing on the second floor, Qin Chuan, who could clearly see every change, was also a bit surprised. The situation was developing even more explosively than he had anticipated. It was just past eight o'clock, and so many people had gathered below!
The opening time was nine o'clock. If this continued, something bad might happen!
"Quick, call Uncle Police and ask them to send people to help us maintain order!"
Qin Chuan shouted.
Li Ya was even more anxious. Upon hearing this, she didn't hesitate to call the police, truly fearing an accident due to the overwhelming number of people below.
"Qin Chuan, if it doesn't work, should we open early? I'm afraid something will happen!"
"Wait a moment longer. With the police here, it will get better. The time is almost here!"
Qin Chuan pondered for a moment and said, the opening time was set for nine o'clock, and it was now a little past eight, with less than half an hour remaining. People in business valued auspicious timing.
Since it was scheduled to open at nine, then it would be nine.
Fortunately, the police officers arrived quickly. With the arrival of two police cars, a group of officers descended to help maintain order, and the chaotic crowd finally stabilized considerably.
Time ticked by to nine o'clock, the long-awaited opening time for everyone!
With a burst of crackling firecrackers, brilliant fireworks illuminated the sky, and the closed glass doors slowly opened.
Qin Chuan and Li Ya walked out. Qin Chuan held a microphone, a significant upgrade from the loudspeaker at the exhibition.
Under the sunlight, Qin Chuan, impeccably dressed in a suit, exuded an impressive aura. As for Li Ya, she was even more striking, wearing a well-tailored uniform, stockings, and light makeup, exuding both professionalism and a touch of sexiness. Standing together, they were like a perfect match, drawing everyone's attention.
"Esteemed elders and fellow villagers!"
Qin Chuan held the microphone, his voice resounding.
"Today is a grand occasion for the opening of Jin Die Apparel. I had prepared a lot of drafts to speak eloquently!"
"But clearly, both Manager Li and I underestimated everyone's enthusiasm!"
"Look, look! The line has stretched all the way to the main street, severely obstructing traffic!"
Qin Chuan suddenly let out a string of curses, which elicited hearty laughter. Instead of feeling offended, the crowd felt a sense of intimacy.
"If we continue to dally, Uncle Police might get annoyed with us!"
"So I've decided to let everyone in first. It's very spacious inside, and you can listen to our event rules while you shop!"
After speaking, Qin Chuan and Li Ya stepped aside.
The people at the front of the line looked at each other, then one person gritted their teeth and was the first to stride through the glass doors.
Whether they bought anything was secondary; their primary goal was to admire the luxurious interior.
As the first person entered, more and more people surged in, creating a stampede effect.
In the blink of an eye, the once empty lobby became bustling with activity, and at the same time, the crowded queues outside began to loosen up.
This brought a sigh of relief to the security workers and the police officers.
Qin Chuan handed the microphone to Li Ya, who was beside him, asking her to announce the event rules. He himself stepped out of the shop, having spotted a familiar face.
"Captain Xiao, thank you for your hard work! Here, have a cigarette!"
Qin Chuan approached Xiao Guodong with a smile.
Xiao Guodong looked at Qin Chuan in surprise, then at the luxuriously decorated flagship store. "You did this, kid?"
Xiao Guodong had naturally seen Qin Chuan speaking through the gaps in the crowd when he was holding the microphone earlier.
Looking at the handsome young man in a sharp suit, exuding an impressive aura, Xiao Guodong found it difficult to connect him with the simply dressed, slightly cunning and dark-humored rural youth from two months ago.
What had this young man gone through in the past two months to change so drastically?
"Something like that. Just helping Manager Li with a small favor!"
Qin Chuan said with a humble smile.
"If Captain Xiao is not busy, you can also come inside for a look! There's women's wear and men's wear. Whether you're buying for yourself, for your wife, or for your children, I guarantee it's the top choice in our county!"
Xiao Guodong waved his hand helplessly. "Go on, go on! You're doing business right under my nose! I'm on duty here!"
"You can be on duty inside the shop too. So many people just rushed in, won't we need Uncle Police to maintain order!"
Qin Chuan said with a grin, leaving Xiao Guodong completely speechless.
This guy was too eloquent, but he had indeed hit the mark. Xiao Guodong also wanted to see the luxurious interior of such a fine establishment.
As Xiao Guodong hesitated, he approached the glass doors and finally entered the shop under Qin Chuan's watchful gaze.
Seeing Xiao Guodong enter the shop, Qin Chuan chuckled inwardly.
"Boss Qin!"
"Congratulations on your grand opening!"
Just then, congratulatory voices sounded from behind. Qin Chuan quickly turned around and saw Qi Chao, accompanied by a subordinate holding a camera, standing not far away.