Chapter 76: Becoming Famous Overnight
Chapter 76: Becoming Famous Overnight
Li Yi looked at the bustling scene in his store and couldn't help but smile.
Although it had taken a great deal of effort to set up the shop, and he had been extremely busy due to the tight schedule, the results had exceeded even his expectations.
Young people, in particular, were drawn to the store. Once they heard that these clothes were the latest fashion from Guangsheng, their eyes lit up with excitement.
Among them, young women were the most enthusiastic. In their eyes, the two clothing styles—step-on pants and bat shirts—were simply stunning!
Girls who had never encountered step-on pants before were especially eager to try them on.
Step-on pants were a type of leggings, designed with dark, stretchy fabric and a strap under the foot to keep them in place. This small feature allowed them to fit perfectly, highlighting the natural curves of a woman's body without any discomfort.
Compared to the existing pants available in Jiangnan City, step-on pants were in a league of their own!
At that moment, a young woman in her early twenties approached Li Yi and asked curiously,
"Boss, how much are these pants? What are they called?"
Judging by her attire, Li Yi could tell that she came from a well-off family.
He stepped forward with a friendly smile and explained,
"These are called step-on pants. The name might not sound very elegant, but in terms of design, fabric, and comfort, they are far superior to bell-bottom pants!"
The young woman happened to be wearing bell-bottom pants, and after hearing Li Yi's words, her interest was immediately piqued.
Li Yi took a pair off the rack, handed them to her, and said,
"We have a fitting room inside. It's the small compartment behind the brown door. You can try them on!"
She nodded eagerly and walked towards the fitting room.
Meanwhile, Li Yi noticed that she wasn't alone—several of her female friends had come along, and they were all looking at the clothes with great interest.
Just then, another girl pointed to the windbreaker displayed in the window and asked excitedly,
"Boss, how much is that coat?"
Li Yi chuckled and replied,
"You have great taste! This is a windbreaker, the highlight of our collection!"
"It's imported from England by our main supplier. It might be a bit expensive, but trust me—wearing this will make you the most stylish girl in Jiangcheng!"
"How much does it cost?"
"The original price is 300 yuan, but after a discount, it's 240 yuan. If you have a promotional flyer, you get an extra 20% off, making it 192 yuan."
"Wow, that's expensive!"
"It is a bit pricey," Li Yi admitted, "but fashion comes with a price!"
Hearing that, the girls' eyes shone with excitement.
Considering their family backgrounds—most of them were daughters of entrepreneurs—spending 200 yuan on clothes wasn't a big issue.
"Boss, can I try on the windbreaker?" one of them asked.
Li Yi nodded with a smile. "Of course! I'll get it for you right away."
Once the girl tried on the windbreaker, she was so satisfied that she paid immediately. Seeing her enthusiasm, her friends followed suit, and soon, the windbreaker section became the hottest spot in the store.
With the surge of customers, the shopping assistants were overwhelmed, and even Xu Qingnan was struggling to keep up.
Li Yi had asked Da Chu and a few others to help with payments, but the crowd was so large that even with their help, it was exhausting.
The rush continued until after 4:00 PM. By that time, everyone, including Li Yi, was completely drained. Even Wei Kangan and his wife, along with Li Fengnian and his wife, who had arrived later, had joined in to help, but they were equally exhausted.
No one had expected such a massive success on the first day of opening.
For the female customers, step-on pants were the most popular, while the men were drawn to pilot jackets.
These pilot jackets, imported from England by Chen Donghua, came in two varieties:
1. Fleece-lined jackets for winter wear.
2. Light jackets for spring and summer.
Although these jackets had been popular abroad for a while, they hadn't made much of an impact in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
But Li Yi knew something others didn't—these jackets would remain a fashion staple for decades to come!
The moment he saw them in the warehouse, he had immediately told Chen Donghua to buy the entire stock.
Since the cost of the jackets was relatively low, the selling price was only 40–50 yuan per piece, making them much more affordable than the windbreakers.
50 yuan wasn't cheap, but it was still within the budget of ordinary customers. As a result, aside from short-sleeved T-shirts, pilot jackets were the second-best-selling item for men.
By 4:30 PM, the team was too exhausted to continue.
Li Yi had initially planned to keep the store open until 6:00 PM, and if business remained strong, maybe even until 8:00 PM.
However, since no one had eaten lunch, and the team was physically drained, Li Yi made an executive decision to close the store at 5:00 PM sharp.
To celebrate their success, he announced,
"Everyone, let's go to the best hot pot restaurant in the city for a feast!"
At first, the elders protested, saying it was unnecessary to spend so much money. But seeing how exhausted everyone was, they reluctantly agreed.
That night, the celebration banquet was shorter than expected. Everyone was so tired that they finished eating in less than an hour and hurried home to rest.
After dinner, Li Yi took Xu Qingnan and his parents back to the meat processing factory.
As soon as they entered, Xu Qingnan nervously set down a canvas bag, finally relaxing a little.
Li Yi immediately noticed and chuckled,
"Sister, why are you so nervous? Are you afraid someone might rob you?"
Xu Qingnan rolled her eyes at him and said, "There's a lot of money in here. If someone really tried to rob us, I doubt you'd still be joking!"
"Haha! If we ever got robbed, we'd just hand it over."
"What?!" she asked in shock.
Li Yi grinned and said, "Because no amount of money is more important than you!"
Hearing that, Xu Qingnan's face instantly turned red. She nudged him lightly and whispered,
"My parents are still here—don't talk nonsense!"
At that moment, Li Fengnian cleared his throat and quickly changed the subject.
"Xiaonan, how much money did we make today? Did we turn a profit?"
Xu Qingnan hesitated for a moment before admitting, "I haven't counted yet. Should we do it now?"
"Good idea!"
The entire family gathered around the small table and began counting the earnings.
Seeing them focused on their task, Li Yi quietly stepped into the inner room to help guide Xu Qingyao's studies, leaving the others to handle the money.
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End of Chapter 76