flstandardbreds Chapter 178 Clothing Store Business Booms
Chapter 178 Clothing Store Business Booms
Lu Yuzhu rolled her eyes. "This is my first time placing an order. I'll use your car the more I come here. If you can give me a discount, I'll pay right away."
The man who was helping to load the goods relented when he saw that Lu Yuzhu was still very young.
"Forget it, since our comrade is away from home, let's just make it convenient for her."
Lu Yuzhu readily took out the money.
As soon as the car arrived at T County, Yuzhu looked outside and said, "Master, please put me at the front of the road!"
There were not many pedestrians here, so the car was parked on the side of the road and Lu Yuzhu's goods were unloaded from the roof.
If you go further ahead, it will be more difficult to call a taxi.
There happened to be a tractor parked nearby, and Lu Yuzhu gave it two dollars for the fare.
The two men put two large bags of goods on the tractor and drove to the shop in the town.
Xu Guihua had almost finished tidying up the place. When she saw Lu Yuzhu coming back with the goods, she hurried out to help carry the goods.
"Big sister, this trip must have been hard!"
Lu Yuzhu, "It's okay. I'll leave this store to you to take care of. I'll arrange for other people to sell clothes with you in the future."
Xu Guihua paused, "Sister, it takes a lot of money to import so much goods at once! I can do it by myself, so please don't waste money."
Lu Yuzhu, "Selling clothes is different from selling cold drinks. You definitely can't handle it all by yourself.
Teacher Lin is currently teaching, so you can only come and help during holidays."
Xu Guihua, "Okay then, find someone else to take over from me."
Lu Yuzhu, "I mean there are at least two people who run the business with you! Otherwise, when business comes, you'll be busy looking for other people's sizes.
What about the other customers? Are they supposed to stand by and wait for you?
Xu Guihua, "I've been doing business for a whole summer. When the cold drink shop gets busy, don't people all sit in their seats waiting?"
Lu Yuzhu, “Some people can choose to buy clothes or not, but if they encounter a situation like yours, they will just run away.
Some people can buy it from you, or go to the big department stores in the city.
If they buy from us, they are our customers. When the time comes, you need to be smart and learn how to grab their business, understand?"
Like Teacher Lin, Mrs. Jiang is the most considerate and was the one who initially followed Lu Yuzhu to start the hair perm business.
But she doesn't know many words and her mind is not very flexible. It will take some time to train her.
Lu Yuzhu said, "You do your job well. If you do well, I will open a business in the county and let you be the store manager.
The salary is also higher than others.”
Xu Guihua, "Of course I'm willing to be the store manager, but I can't take your money against my conscience. You should run this store first, and when you make money, we can go to the county town."
Lu Yuzhu took a pair of scissors, cut the straps, and sorted the goods according to type and size.
The floor of the innermost room has been turned into thick wooden boards.
This serves as a small storage facility.
Among the two large bags that Lu Yuzhu left outside, there was a bag of things, which were basically pants for autumn wear.
Xu Guihua joined in the busying, "Oh, big sister, you have good taste, this material is very good! It feels comfortable in the hand."
Lu Yuzhu, "This time I bought mostly straight-leg pants. Look at the people in this town, including those in the countryside, their clothes are not as fashionable as those in the city.
You know why? They were these big bloomers made in little tailor shops.
"It has a big hip circumference and a long straight crotch. It looks like a big lantern when worn. It's what the elderly wear."
When Xu Guihua heard her introduction, she just felt it was very novel. She didn't have much idea about wearing clothes.
I just think new clothes without patches look good, I don’t care about the style!
Lu Yuzhu looked Jiang's wife up and down and said, "When you run my shop from now on, you must dress more respectably and get your hair permed again."
Xu Guihua smiled innocently, "Okay, I'll do as you say!"
Yuzhu looked at the sky and said, "Okay, it's getting late, let's go back."
Xu Guihua locked the door of the inner room and added a big lock on the outer door.
When I followed Lu Yuzhu home, it was already getting dark.
"Mom!" Little Sanbao ran over and hugged his mother's legs.
She got up early today but didn't see her mother.
It was almost time for dinner when my mother came back. She must have gone out to make money again.
Lu Yuzhu picked up Sanbao and said, "Dad, Mom, I got the goods back."
Zhou Dazhu, "There's enough money at home, Yuzhu, don't work too hard in the future."
Aunt Zhou said distressedly, "Hurry up and have dinner. You're out here taking the bus and buying groceries, it's inconvenient to even have a meal!"
Lu Yuzhu, "It's not cold now, I bought some food and put it in my bag."
Zhou Jianguo had just returned and his eyes warmed when he saw Yuzhu.
His young wife is too career-oriented. She gets up early and goes out only in the evening. Jianguo feels very distressed about her.
Early the next morning, Lu Yuzhu rode her bike out again.
I bought an iron first, and then a lot of clothes hangers.
After returning to the shop in the town, Xu Guihua and I moved a cabinet and a table out of the inner room.
This cabinet can be used as a bar, and it can also be used to store account books and other things.
The long table is perfect for ironing clothes.
Yuzhu covered the long table tightly with a cloth, took out a pair of straight-leg trousers, and ironed them, and the fold marks disappeared without a trace.
Xu Guihua had never seen it before and followed beside with envy.
Lu Yuzhu hung up the ironed clothes and looked at the straight trouser legs, feeling very satisfied.
"Mrs. Jiang, when ironing clothes, you have to be quick and use strong hands. By pressing, pressing, and dragging, the wrinkles will be smoothed out.
As long as people buy clothes, we will provide good service and business will be good."
Xu Guihua took the iron and ironed it carefully. "Oh my god, I'm really afraid of burning a big hole in my pants."
Lu Yuzhu, "I'm not afraid of spending money, so why should you be afraid? As long as the iron is not left on it all the time, it's fine."
After perming two or three pieces in a row, Xu Guihua began to get bolder and her movements became more and more skillful.
"Big sister, you know so much. Where did you learn it?"
Lu Yuzhu, "What's the big deal? You'll learn it after just watching it."
As he spoke, he hung the ironed clothes on the wall with hangers.
Lu Yuzhu, "We'll open the day after tomorrow! It happens to be Saturday, so Teacher Lin Hui can come and help."
In addition to trousers, we also sell cotton sweaters. This one is selling well now and can be worn in a few days."
After Xu Guihua ironed a row of pants, she unplugged the iron and stopped.
Followed Lu Yuzhu into the inner room.
Sure enough, I saw a large bag of cotton sweaters and pants.
The men's ones are dark navy blue and army green, both are turtleneck cotton sweaters.
The women's version comes in pink and rose colors.
Xu Guihua, "This color is so beautiful! How much is it for a set?"
Lu Yuzhu, "8 yuan a set, all made of cotton."
She originally bought the best goods, selling them at 4 yuan a set, and after deducting the labor and travel expenses, she made a small profit but sold a large volume.
The next day, Lu Yuzhu moved the sewing machine out of the space and placed it in the shop, ready to hem trousers for customers.
Two familiar sisters-in-law were invited to the compound to tidy up the shop.
Lu Yuzhu took an exercise book, marked the price on it, and placed it on the counter under the bar.
"Next time you're undecided about a price, just check it here. Don't show this book to customers."
Xu Guihua nodded, "We're not stupid, don't worry."
Lin Hui waited at the bar while the store opened.
Lu Yuzhu sat in front of the sewing machine.
The other sisters-in-law were waiting at the door to receive business.
Xu Guihua set off firecrackers.
Because it was Sunday, the workers in the factory were on holiday. When they heard the sound of firecrackers, many people came to watch the fun.
As soon as they saw the cotton sweaters, they thought they were necessary for winter, so they picked and chose and started buying them.
"Is the pink one 85cm long? It's perfect for my daughter."
Xu Guihua immediately went to look for clothes and check her size.
Another old man asked, "What size should someone who is taller and fatter than me take?"
Lu Yuzhu, "105 centimeters!"
The old man held a big unity in his hand and said, "I want the dark blue one!"
Deputy Battalion Commander Heng's family went to the men's side to check the size.
Lin Hui hurried forward to collect the money and give the change.
Before 10 o'clock, 20 sets had already been sold.
Everyone who comes to buy clothes is very happy.
They didn't expect that the clothes sold in this small town would be so colorful and made of such comfortable fabrics.
It’s as good as those in big department stores.
I have to go to the department store and also go into the city.
They are in town, and they have to go to work and take care of household matters at the same time, which is not very convenient.
The prices here are very reasonable and the service is good.
As more people come, some people start to take a fancy to straight-leg pants.
The straight trousers hanging on the wall were so fashionable that people who were originally planning to go for a walk in the city were willing to try them on.
If people want to buy, you must provide service.
I waited for the customer to change his pants and found they fit me well, then I bargained for a bit and finally made a deal.
At noon, Lu Yuzhu went to the perm room and made a simple lunch. Several people ate while taking on business.
Xu Guihua, "Thanks to my elder sister's insistence, I hired two more people. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to handle so much business by myself."
We've been really busy recently. If we don't have enough manpower, your clothes might be taken away by others!
Whenever she had a little free time, Lu Yuzhu would catch them and teach them how to operate a sewing machine.
She couldn't possibly be here all day, just twisting other people's trouser legs.
Several people were laughing, especially Xu Guihua, who was clumsy.
I can't even turn the pedals of a sewing machine in a circle.
She wanted to give up, but Du Yuzhu encouraged her, "Everyone has difficulties sometimes. Some learn quickly, some learn slowly. Sister Jiang is serious about her work, so she will definitely learn it."
Lu Yuzhu taught them step by step how to calculate the size and how to roll up the hems if the pants are too long.
At 6:00 p.m., Lu Yuzhu announced the closing of the store.
Several people were locked in the room to settle accounts.
On the first day, we had a great start, earning more than 1 yuan, which shocked everyone.
Lu Yuzhu then explained lightly, "It looks like a lot of money, but it's a lot of capital. If you add in the travel expenses, the employees, and the storefront, it's not that much to earn."
Indeed, there are four or five people working today, and their wages are a considerable expense.
Everyone nodded in understanding.
Lu Yuzhu, "You guys go back first."
Teacher Lin Hui said, "You want to stay here alone? I'm afraid it's not possible. Today's business has already been done, and it's inevitable that someone will be jealous. It's not safe."
Lu Yuzhu, "If we all leave, these goods will not be safe."
Xu Guihua said, "Big sister, if you trust me, let me stay on duty! There's a small bed in here."
Yuzhu thought for a moment and said, "Okay, you stay here today. There happens to be some leftover food from lunch. Eat some of it. I'll take your place tomorrow."
When she returned home in the evening, Yuzhu was still a little worried, so she went to find Captain Jiang.
"Sister Jiang is guarding the store for me tonight, why don't you go and keep her company.
Xiaolong sleeps with our second baby."
"Then I'll go there later." Battalion Commander Jiang and Xiaolong had a quick meal at home, and then sent Xiaolong to Deputy Battalion Commander Zhou's house.
"Remember to take good care of your brother." Then he rode out on his bike.
The woman has always been carefree, but Captain Jiang is still worried.
A woman runs a shop, and it's a profitable shop.
A man must be with her.
After Xu Guihua earned a lot of money, she bought a bicycle and finally learned how to ride one.
After a busy day the next day, Lu Yuzhu stayed behind to be on duty, and Zhou Jianguo came over as soon as he got home.
The couple chatted about their future development in bed.
Lu Yuzhu, "Brother Jianguo, I have to go to the city tomorrow."
Zhou Jianguo was a little curious. "I've heard at home that your business is very busy. What else do you need to do?"
Lu Yuzhu, "I want to find another storefront, even if it's just renting a house. This way, I can definitely make a lot of money in one winter."
Zhou Jianguo, "I always think it's better to take one step at a time."
Lu Yuzhu hugged her lover's neck and said coquettishly, "I know what I'm doing, so don't interrupt me."
All of this happened because Lu Yuzhu saw the grand spectacle of the future.
She knows how to avoid pitfalls and how to expand the scale of her business safely and quickly.
Zhou Jianguo hugged his young wife and kissed her. He really couldn't resist her and felt a mixture of love and hate.
"You can do whatever you want, I won't interfere with you, but you must take care of your health."
Lu Yuzhu nodded. "Wait until I open the shop, and I'll be with you wholeheartedly for a few days. That should be enough!"
In fact, she still had a lot to do, but she didn't want to alarm her lover, so she had to move forward step by step.
After a week, everyone in the store learned how to operate the sewing machine and cut the hems of pants.
I also have a clear idea of how to classify and arrange clothes.
Including Xu Guihua, everyone can find the clothes customers need accurately and quickly.
Lu Yuzhu decided to let go.
He went directly to the post office in the city and remitted the agreed 20% of the payment to the Red Star Garment Factory.
I went to the place where I repaired my car last time. After weighing the pros and cons of the shops on both sides, I rented a storefront on the main road.
Although the rent is expensive, business is good before the Chinese New Year.
It should be easy to make back your investment.