Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife -
Chapter 532: You Do
Chapter 532: Chapter 532: You Do
At the end of the month, Wang Tianxue came to the residential complex to find Lin Chuxia.
The main purpose was to report accounts.
Although the mall is now fully managed by Wang Tianxue, she knows very well that Lin Chuxia has made the greatest contribution to the mall. Even if they split the profits fifty-fifty, she considers herself just an employee of Lin Chuxia.
With the change of seasons, this month’s cash flow was great, and the profits were also considerable.
For Lin Chuxia, Huamei Mall is now the second largest source of income besides Xiyang Food Factory, but the money earned sometimes can’t be taken out.
"The New Year is coming soon, and I want to ask Aunt Jia to deliver another batch of goods. A few days ago, she called to say that malls everywhere are stocking up heavily, and their wholesale market is simply unable to keep up with demand. If we don’t act soon, we might not get all the goods we need when the time comes."
In this way, the mall’s previous profits would be rolled in again.
After all, winter clothing is more expensive than clothes from other seasons.
Lin Chuxia hardly needed to think, "Sure, go ahead and coordinate with Aunt Jia. Let me know if there’s anything you need from me, and if the funds are short, tell me directly. I’ll adjust from other sources for you, but let’s not take goods on credit from Aunt Jia anymore."
Previously, they had no choice but to take goods on credit. Now that their mall is up and running, they can’t continue doing things that way.
In business, Aunt Jia’s familial relationship has already provided them with too many conveniences; financially, they cannot let her down.
Otherwise, even the best relationships cannot be maintained.
"By the way, our mall can also have some promotional activities, and we need to create a festive atmosphere for the New Year."
Nowadays, people are tight on money, and they save buying new clothes for the New Year.
Firstly, for good luck, and secondly, to look decent when visiting relatives.
In recent years, people’s living conditions have improved somewhat, so they pay more attention to the New Year.
Wang Tianxue nodded, "That’s exactly what I had in mind too."
After saying this, she leaned in a bit closer, "I’ve been hearing these past two days that the Department Store is also making new moves. They’re probably thinking of making a successful turnover during the holiday. Manager Wang has sent people to stock up directly from various factories and the south. I sent Liu Na to check it out, and it’s all new goods of the same quality as our mall, and the prices are also similar. The Department Store has a membership system, which might cost us some customers. I’m thinking, should our mall also have a membership system?"
Lin Chuxia touched her nose.
Speaking of the Department Store’s membership system, it was her idea for Manager Wang.
"We can implement a membership system. Whatever discounts the Department Store offers, we must match at Huamei Mall. Members can not only get discounts, but the service must also be attentive."
Lin Chuxia glanced at the sewing machine nearby and continued, "We can set up a tailoring booth on the first floor of our mall. See if any of our employees have skills in this area. If not, we can hire from the public. Members can have their pants hemmed and simple clothes alterations done for free at our mall. Non-member customers will be charged below the market rate."
In this era, most ready-made pants sold in the market had open hems, which needed to be tailored to the desired length by the buyer.
Some wouldn’t fuss and would just fold and sew the hem themselves, while others would spend a yuan or two to get a tailor to do it.
Typically, after cutting to length, the machine would finish the hem and then iron it out.
Wang Tianxue’s eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands, "This is a good idea. Although hemming pants is not a big job, it’s not a hassle-free task either. If the mall offers this service, I can guarantee it will definitely attract some customers. However, if we can do this, other malls might follow. Chuxia, you’re smart, help me think of other ways to improve services so we can really make something of this membership system."
Lin Chuxia, seeing her like this, laughed, "Let’s not talk about anything else. With a manager like you, who always prioritizes service, other malls can’t compete."
Right now, people’s mindsets haven’t changed, especially those in state-owned enterprises like the Department Store. Salespeople still treat their jobs as highly enviable roles, carrying a sense of superiority.
As long as they work with that mindset, they can’t compare to Huamei Mall.
However, Lin Chuxia still listed several ways to improve services, and then Wang Tianxue briefly talked about her planned promotion methods.
The two of them communicated for most of the day, and it wasn’t until a call came from the mall that Wang Tianxue reluctantly left.
Before leaving, she reminded Lin Chuxia to call her if she thought of any good ideas, determined not to let the Department Store steal the holiday spotlight.
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Soon it was the engagement day of Hou Xiaobao and Liu Na.
Initially, Qin Yang had no objections to Lin Chuxia attending Hou Xiaobao and Liu Na’s engagement ceremony, but suddenly he started to worry, looking uneasy.
However, he knew how important Hou Xiaobao and the others were to his wife.
Lin Chuxia realized that in Qin Yang’s eyes, she was now a golden treasure,
he feared she might break if held too tightly, or get bumped if she went out. Even if she was in his sight all the time, he feared she might melt away.
"I’m not that fragile. Look at my condition, it’s better than most people. Other than being sleepy, I have no other reactions. Rest assured, I’m just going to an engagement ceremony, not to fight..."
"In your current state, you’re still thinking about fighting?" Qin Yang suddenly raised his voice.
"No, no, what are you thinking? Do I look like someone who would fight?" Lin Chuxia quickly denied it.
Qin Yang, however, wore a face of accusation: You do.
Although he had never seen his wife fight, he had heard plenty.
How did she meet Houzi? Wasn’t it because she beat him until he didn’t dare challenge her again?
When he first learned this, he could hardly believe it. His gentle and delicate wife could subdue Houzi and Jia Liang by beating them.
And then there was the time they went to Rong City for supplies. He only heard about it later, about how dangerous the journey back was, and his wife, to prevent him from worrying, had everyone keep it from him.
If she were forthright with him, he wouldn’t have been so worried.
Yet this girl appeared well-behaved on the surface, but in reality, she was bolder than anyone else.
Lin Chuxia knew her credibility with him was low now, so she quickly promised to be honest in the future, and to think more about him and the baby.
It was only then that Qin Yang felt at ease.
"Just be safe, and don’t drink."
With reassurance once more, Qin Yang finally watched her leave.
Houzi had rented a small courtyard with three rooms not far from the mall, and today’s engagement ceremony was being held there.
It was said to be an engagement ceremony, but it was really just a meal with both families.
Houzi had no family left, so he invited Aunt Jia and Jia Liang to act as family, while Lin Chuxia was considered part of the close group.
Liu Na’s entire family came, including her parents, two brothers, two sisters-in-law, and a sister.
It was said she also had an elder sister who was married off and as the saying goes, a married daughter is like water spilled, so she wouldn’t attend this occasion.
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