Twenty yuan a month was a very good income in the nineties!
When the models heard Chen Lishu’s promise, their eyes widened in disbelief. Some even started whispering among themselves:
“Where can you find such a generous company? Could they be scammers, trying to trick unsuspecting students like us?”
“They probably wouldn’t dare. I specifically looked up this company when I arrived. I heard they also sponsored clothes for the event’s performers, and the brand became well-known among the public. This brand is quite big now!”
“There’s no need to worry, everyone. We’re just doing this part-time, for just one day. If this company pays us, it’s like earning a month’s worth of meal money. If they don’t, we can just consider ourselves unlucky and having worked for free.”
“…”
Hearing the last sentence, those who were still hesitant seemed to have received a tranquilizer.
One of the female college students spoke up, “Then boss, could you please give us the clothes so we can try them on?”
Hearing that they were still willing to try, Chen Lishu breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, she was a bit worried that these students would think they were a fraudulent company and run away.
She had even considered, if these young women insisted on leaving, she would have to pay them in advance to alleviate their concerns. Fortunately, these people didn’t make a scene, otherwise, it might have affected the store’s opening time.
Chen Lishu collected her thoughts and handed the hip-hugging denim skirts to the models. Then, she paired the outfits based on their appearances and personal styles.
Soon, ordinary college students transformed into beauties of various styles.
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On the busiest pedestrian street in the West City district.
Chen Lishu and Zhang Bin found a seat at an outdoor cafe. They had followed to see how the skirts would be received, wanting to get a sense of the market reaction.
The moment the models appeared, they immediately caught the attention of passersby. Some even exclaimed loudly, “The styles of these skirts are so novel! I haven’t seen anything like them in the market!”
“Not only are they beautiful, but they’re also versatile! It’s the first time I’ve seen a skirt that can have such a significant impact on a person’s temperament!”
“Yes, yes! I wonder where they bought these skirts. I’m quite tempted too!”
This thought wasn’t unique to one person but was shared by many.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Chen Lishu put down her coffee cup and walked into the crowd. While everyone’s attention was focused on the models, she shouted, “I know where to buy these skirts! I saw them at the Shu Se Fashionable Women’s Wear store up ahead!”
As soon as she said this, the discussion in the crowd became even more boisterous.
“Shu Se? Isn’t that the brand that was on television a while ago? That brand is very famous. I need to go and see if they have anything suitable for me!”
“Me too! Me too! I just saw someone with a similar build to mine wearing that skirt, and it looked quite good. I want to buy one too!”
“…”
After she spoke, the crowd that had been tightly surrounding the models dispersed like a tidal wave.
Watching their receding backs, Chen Lishu shrugged and said, “This effect is even better than I imagined! With so many people, the store staff might not be able to handle it. I need to go and help out.
You go back to the company first and urge the HR department to recruit more workers. The factory with just over thirty employees is far from enough!”
Zhang Bin nodded, and the two parted ways.
Upon arriving at the store, it was already packed to the brim.
Despite the large crowd, not a single piece of clothing on the shelves was missing.
Chen Lishu found this situation a little surprising. She casually pulled over a staff member and asked, “What’s wrong with our skirts? Why are people only looking and not buying?”
“General Manager Chen?” The staff member who was stopped was initially stunned. After realizing who it was, she gave a wry smile and explained, “General Manager Chen, to be honest, these customers do like the styles of our skirts very much!
However, some customers feel that the styles are too bold when worn, and some even said they resemble streetwalkers! They appear unseemly.
Even those who seem to like the skirts are afraid of being gossiped about when they wear them, so they haven’t bought them yet.”
Hearing the reason, Chen Lishu raised an eyebrow. Did simply showcasing the curves of one’s figure make it indecent?
Admittedly, this design was a bit on the daring side, as Chen Lishu kept in mind her purpose for coming here was to expand the market and associate the company with fashion.
However, it seemed this design couldn’t break through people’s traditional mindset. Was she going to have to announce the end of this endeavor right from the start?
Just as Chen Lishu was feeling helpless about this matter, an impatient voice called out from the entrance: “Move aside, please make way, everyone. I know the owner here, I’m here to find someone!”
Hearing this familiar voice, Chen Lishu’s brows furrowed tightly.
Following the direction of the voice, she saw Wu Xiaohong push through the crowd and approach her. She grabbed Chen Lishu’s hand and loudly announced, “Little Shu, Auntie has brought three sisters today to support your business!
I heard you have a new skirt in the store that no one has seen before. Quickly get it out for my sisters to try on and let’s see how this skirt looks.”
“Oh, alright!” Chen Lishu waved her hand, signaling an employee to bring out the skirts.
Soon, the skirts were brought out, and Wu Xiaohong distributed one to each person, saying carelessly, “What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and go to the fitting rooms to try them on. Didn’t you all say earlier that the skirts looked good?
Let me tell you, if you like the effect after trying them on, you each have to buy one. Let me tell you, the company my son works for is reputable. You won’t lose money or be deceived!”
Listening to Wu Xiaohong’s urging, the three friends she brought exchanged awkward glances.
The skirts were indeed beautiful, but hadn’t Wu Xiaohong heard the discussions outside when she arrived?
Everyone was saying these skirts were not for decent people to wear, and now she was publicly encouraging them to put them on. What were her intentions?
The three friends felt embarrassed, but as they were friends who spent time together, they couldn’t bear to embarrass Wu Xiaohong. They could only steel themselves and enter the fitting rooms.
The customers who were just looking and not buying, seeing someone take the first step, cast curious glances their way.