"Yun, this store's business has picked up again." Seeing the bustling scene inside the store, Qin Xuan said excitedly.
"I told you, there's no need to worry." Qin Yun replied with a smile.
Qin Xuan looked at her brother. Over the past month, she felt like her brother was blessed with incredible luck, with two stores becoming so successful in a row.
Her brother was becoming more accomplished, and she had a feeling that as long as he got an opportunity, he could soar to great heights.
...
In May, the weather changes quickly. It was sunny earlier, but dark clouds suddenly appeared, much like Sun Yadong's mood at the moment.
While business at the two Celestial Fortune Clothing stores was booming, the Qiyun Clothing Store was rather deserted.
"Dad, you mean we didn't sell a single piece of clothing all morning?" Sun Jianqiang asked Sun Yadong, unable to contain himself.
He had come to the store from school in the afternoon.
There was still a trace of disbelief in his eyes.
"How is that possible? We only changed one letter in the name; everything else is basically the same. The clothing styles are the same, and so are the prices. Isn't that what customers care about when buying clothes?"
The store's location hadn't changed either. Yesterday, the store was bustling, but now it was suddenly so quiet.
It seemed a bit odd to even think about it.
"Why would I lie to you?"
Hearing this, Sun Yadong's expression grew visibly gloomy. "But the business at Celestial Fortune Clothing is still thriving. It's like those customers have chosen that store over ours."
It was Sun Jianqiang's idea to open the store, which sparked his motivation. However, he wouldn't blame Sun Jianqiang for this situation.
"They've chosen that store?"
Sun Jianqiang frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Dad, could it be that the people at Celestial Fortune Clothing are hired?"
"Hired?" Sun Yadong was taken aback.
"Yes, Dad. I've heard that a lot of stores deliberately hire people to create the illusion of a booming business, so when others see it busy, they go in and look around too. If just a few people actually spend money, they could make back their investment and even more." Sun Jianqiang said seriously.
"Is that really the case?" Although it felt like Sun Jianqiang was making an assumption, suddenly a seed of doubt was planted in Sun Yadong's mind.
His son, Sun Jianqiang, might not like studying, but his mind was sharp, and he hadn't thought of this angle before.
"Dad, just look, Celestial Fortune Clothing was bustling as soon as it opened, and now we're running it and haven't sold a single piece? With the same clothing styles and prices, that's clearly abnormal."
Sun Jianqiang analyzed, "So Qin Yun must have used some other tactics."
The more he analyzed, the more convinced he became.
"Dad, I think we could use such tactics too, specifically hire some people to see what happens."
After pondering for a moment, Sun Jianqiang said, "Since Qin Yun's method works, it should work for us too."
Sun Yadong was evidently tempted; he thought his son's line of reasoning was clear, and it's very likely that's what Qin Yun did.
After mulling over it for a while, Sun Yadong finally decided to adopt his son's suggestion.
"I know a friend who has done similar things before; I'll call him to ask about hiring channels." Sun Yadong said directly.
He wasted no time, took out his phone, and quickly dialed a number.
Previously, his plan was to stop losses if the business wasn't doing well, but now that the store was open, it needed to run for at least a few days before considering closure.
...
Time passed quickly, and the day went by in a flash.
At that moment, the profit for Celestial Fortune Clothing's May operations was calculated. Previously, Qin Yun only had rough estimates of the revenue.
In May, Celestial Fortune Clothing operated for twenty-seven days, with a revenue of 387,000.
After subtracting the cost of clothes, the profit stood at 193,000.
After deducting wages for ten employees, Qin Xuan's salary, and Zhao Mei's salary, which was considered in the Wealth System,
After paying taxes and other expenses, the net profit, according to the Wealth System, was just over 126,000.
However, the amount loaded onto cards in May was nearly 110,000, of which nearly 20,000 had already been spent and counted as revenue, leaving 90,000.
Therefore, after all necessary expenses in May, Qin Yun effectively pocketed a total of nearly 220,000!
This is the power of a Level 1 Wealth Gathering Array!
In less than a month, a small 40-square-meter store accumulated such funds for Qin Yun!
"If a Level 1 Wealth Gathering Array appears once a month, there'll be twelve in a year. With twelve stores, how much could be earned in a month?"
Qin Yun couldn't help but feel excited as he thought about it.
"And once I've accumulated a million, I can activate a Level 2 Wealth Gathering Array! At this pace, with two Level 1 Arrays in June, and three in July, I should be able to make the balance in the Wealth System reach a million within four or five months!"
A single Level 1 Array could increase the balance by hundreds of thousands, and on July 1st, with two Arrays, the balance could increase by at least several hundred thousand!
On August 1st, with three Arrays, the balance could increase by at least several hundred thousand!
This way, by September 1st, the balance could exceed a million! By then, a Level 2 Wealth Gathering Array would be activated!
Given the power of Level 1 Arrays, what heights could Level 2 Arrays reach? Qin Yun was very much looking forward to it.
"Yun, you're paying too much for salaries." Just then, Qin Xuan's voice rang out. She looked at her brother and couldn't help but speak.
In May, her salary was 9,000.
Hearing this, Qin Yun chuckled, "Sis, I set your salary as the manager of two Celestial Fortune Clothing stores. The basic salary is 6,000, a 1,000 full attendance bonus, and a 3,000 performance bonus. Given Celestial Fortune Clothing's booming business, you play a significant role in that, so the salary isn't too high."
Even among siblings, business is business, and Qin Xuan certainly deserved her pay.
Given how lucrative Celestial Fortune Clothing is, it's natural for him to pay his sister a bit more.
After all, he'll only be in Qingwu County for a few months at most, and will surely go to college afterward.
The stores in Qingwu County he'd eventually leave under Qin Xuan's management.
"Xiaoxuan, just accept it. We know a bit about your in-laws' situation; if you can earn money, they'll have less to say." Zhao Mei said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Qin Xuan remained silent for a moment, then nodded.
Zhao Mei continued, "Yun, if Xiaoxuan has her salary, what salary are you giving me?"
Qin Yun set her salary at 5,000.
"Mom, it's all part of the formal procedures." Qin Yun laughed warmly.
"This kid…" Zhao Mei sighed.
But receiving the money still gave her a sense of fulfillment.
After thinking for a moment, Zhao Mei suggested, "Yun, since we're making money now, shouldn't we pay back the money we owe first?"
The money for the house, though only the down payment was made, included a loan of over a hundred thousand.
To Zhao Mei, these debts felt like a weight preventing her from sleeping peacefully.
"We should pay it back, Sis, I'll transfer the 100,000 I owe you right now." Qin Yun nodded.