frightfiction Chapter 436 Another Starting Point
Chapter 436 Another Starting Point
It is now the late autumn of 1979, and the year 80 is getting closer and closer.
The policy of reform and opening up is about to be officially issued, but before that many cities have already been conducting pilot projects, and those with resources are also encouraged to participate in the pilot projects.
Most people in this era are still relatively poor, but there are also many rich people.
Some well-informed and courageous people are secretly preparing, hoping to seize this opportunity and earn the first pot of gold from reform and opening up.
At this time, on the busiest street in Jinshi, there were three shops connected together with flower baskets in front of their doors and red silk hanging on the door plaques.
When the time came, a crackling sound was heard. Lin Qingyan, Wang Lanlan and Lian Qing stood together and pulled down the red silk on the door plaques of the three shops respectively.
The announcement of the official opening of the 1979 Tianjin branch also marked the first step in the expansion of the 1979 brand.
The ordinary people in Jinshi who were watching the excitement knew from the publicity a few days ago that this was a branch of a famous clothing store in Beijing.
Knowing that there would be free gifts for purchases and raffles for free meals a few days before the opening, it attracted attention from all walks of life.
The excitement on the branch store's opening day was no less than that of the main store in Beijing.
Lian Qing looked at the lively scene inside and outside the store, grinning all the time.
This branch store is different from the one he had before where he bought goods from Lin Qingyan to set up a stall. He owns shares in the branch store, and his shares are larger than those of Ye Yi, Wang Lanlan and others.
This weekend, Chen Fanghua also came to Jinshi to visit her parents. After Chen Fanghua's father was transferred to Jinshi, he has been busy and has no time to return to Beijing. In order to take care of Chen Fanghua's father, Chen Fanghua's mother also came to Jinshi.
At Chen Fanghua's home in Jinshi, her father had just returned from working overtime at the company. Looking at his wife and daughter sitting on the balcony basking in the sun, a smile appeared on his tired face.
"Fanghua is coming to Jinshi for the first time. Let's go out now. Dad will accompany you to visit Jinshi."
"Dad, are you really going to accompany me to visit Jinshi? Do you have time?"
Chen Fanghua has a very good relationship with his father. When he heard his father's words, he asked excitedly.
"Of course it's true. My daughter is here. No matter how busy I am, I will make time to spend with her.
Let's go. I heard from the people in the factory that a clothing store is opening in the city center today. It's said to be very grand and there seem to be many activities. Let's go and buy you two some clothes."
Chen Fanghua's father looked at his daughter with a smile, his eyes full of tenderness.
Chen Fanghua stepped forward and took her father's arm and said coquettishly: "Dad, thank you, you are so kind!"
Hearing his daughter's praise, Chen Fanghua's father laughed out loud.
When the family of three walked into the clothing store, Chen Fanghua felt that the store gave her a very familiar feeling.
She looked up at the number 1979 on the plaque at the door and frowned. This was very similar to the store where Lin Qingyan worked in Beijing. Could it be the same one?
At this time, Chen Fanghua's mother also felt familiar, turned around and asked Fanghua,
"Fanghua, this store is called 1979. The clothing store in Beijing seems to be called this name as well."
"Yes, the name of the store is 1979." When Chen Fanghua heard her mother's words, she knew that she was not mistaken.
The salesperson who was serving them heard their conversation and smiled and introduced them to the following:
"Have you been to 1979 in Jingshi? That's our main store. The one in front of you is the Jinshi branch. We have the same boss."
Chen Fanghua's father didn't know there was such a store in Jing City. He looked at his wife and daughter and asked, "Is there a store like this in Jing City?"
"Yes, when the store in Beijing opened last time, Fanghua and I went there too. There were two stores connected there, selling women's clothing, men's clothing, and children's clothing together."
Chen Fanghua's mother narrated the story nonchalantly.
Chen Fanghua's father went outside to look at the size of the store, then walked into the store to look at the furnishings inside, nodded, and said to his wife and daughter with emotion:
"This store is quite large, and its business model is very novel. It seems that the owner of this store is quite capable."
"Yes, our boss's boss is very powerful, and she is still a college student!"
The accompanying salesperson couldn't help but feel a sense of pride when she heard the customer praising her boss. Although she had only had a few interactions with her boss, she knew that he was very kind.
That was before the opening. The salespeople from Jinshi met the boss when they were sent to the main store in Beijing for training. Their training was mainly conducted by Li Fang, the store manager in Beijing.
But before they started the training, the boss held a meeting with them and briefly introduced the store's precautions and the rewards they might get if they worked hard.
Although it wasn't long, it calmed their uneasy hearts.
"Oh, your boss went to college?"
Chen Fanghua's father asked with interest.
"No, our boss is in college now."
The salesperson's words not only interested Chen Fanghua's father, but also Chen Fanghua and her mother who looked over with interest.
"You little girl, are you lying? Your boss is still in college, so he is still a college student. How can he afford to open such a big store? Is it his family who opened it for him?"
Chen Fanghua's mother looked at the salesperson with disapproval, wondering why the salesperson in this store likes to exaggerate the facts so much, which is not good.
When the salesperson heard that his boss was being questioned, he hurriedly explained:
"Seriously, our boss is really amazing. She studies economics at Kyoto University."
"Department of Economics, Kyoto University?"
When Chen Fanghua's father heard this, he turned and looked at his daughter.
"Did you know that there is such an amazing person in your school?"
When Chen Fanghua heard the word "Economics Department", she didn't know what happened, but Lin Qingyan's shadow suddenly flashed through her mind. She quickly shook her head to deny it, saying it was impossible.
"Fanghua, what's impossible? Do you know this boss?"
Chen Fanghua's father looked at his daughter with some confusion.
"I don't know anyone. I don't know anyone who owns a clothing store."
After Chen Fanghua answered his father's question, he turned to look at the salesperson.
"I'm from Kyoto University too. I wonder what your boss's name is? Maybe I know him."
The salesperson didn't expect that the woman in front of her was also from Peking University. She looked at Chen Fanghua with surprise.
"Our boss is upstairs. Wait a moment. I'll call her."
After saying that, the salesperson ran upstairs, leaving the family of three standing in the bustling crowd.
"Fanghua, when their boss comes down later, you should greet him properly. When you see him at school in the future, you should also interact with him more often.
A powerful person like this may be able to help you in the future. As for your roommate who works in the store, try not to have any contact with him.
The kind of person whose family conditions are not good at all, not only can't help you, but also may expect you to help her. We are not a charity, we can help everyone."
Chen Fanghua's mother kept giving Chen Fanghua instructions. She looked at the silent Chen Fanghua and raised her voice to ask:
"Fanghua, did you hear what I said?"
"Got it, Mom!"
Although Chen Fanghua's father did not agree with what his wife said, he agreed with one point.
It is necessary to have more contact with capable people, which will be helpful for my daughter's future development and network.
"Your mother is right about one thing. We should have good relationships with people like this. We should also build relationships with people who have no relationship with us. It will be good for your future development. Even if it is not good, it is good to have a good relationship with them."
Chen Fanghua admired her father very much. She thought about what he said sincerely.
"Dad, I understand. I know what to do."