Qin Chuan had underestimated the impact of releasing his company's sales figures.
In 1999, what did a weekly revenue of one hundred and fourteen million, five hundred and sixty thousand yuan represent?
Frankly, many county towns had annual fiscal revenues smaller than this amount.
In this era, people were still quite poor. Many impoverished county towns struggled to reach an annual total revenue of one hundred million.
Even several years later, many such county towns still existed.
A newly operational enterprise, achieving a weekly sales total of one hundred and fourteen million, five hundred and sixty thousand yuan – imagine what it would be like in a few months or a year.
The emergence of this news had a significant impact.
Even several influential state media outlets in Beijing reported on the matter, instantly making Xiaomi Enterprise famous nationwide!
The most direct manifestation was the incessant ringing of telephones at the Xiaomi factory. Simultaneously, all sorts of calls were flooding Qin Chuan and Fang Rumei's mobile phones.
Among them were acquaintances of Qin Chuan and Fang Rumei, such as Elder Brother-in-law Yang Conglong, Huang Qi, Lü Xiaoshu, and other second-generation youths from Longcheng, as well as from the Beijing laboratory. Even Zhang Guodong, the Vice Principal of Tsinghua University, made a call.
Given the close relationship between Xiaomi Factory and Kunlun Laboratory, they were naturally very excited about its sudden fame.
There were also many people who had interacted with Qin Chuan before, such as members of the Avengers, including the Lin siblings, Wang Bailin, and Shan Xiongjin.
Even people from his hometown, Yongnan County, called, having also seen the news report.
His parents, his eldest and second brothers, and Li Ya were all trying to confirm the authenticity of the news.
Finally, even County Party Secretary Ye Qingping personally called. Upon receiving Qin Chuan's confirmation, his tone was complex. How wonderful it would have been if Qin Chuan could have established the Xiaomi factory in Yongnan County!
Unfortunately, it was too late. Yongnan County was too small to contain such a true dragon.
"Qin Chuan, quickly, come out with me, we have some distinguished guests to meet."
As Qin Chuan was on the phone, the office door was suddenly pushed open. Fang Rumei rushed in with an urgent demeanor.
"Distinguished guests? Who?"
Qin Chuan instinctively asked.
"The district party secretary of our factory's area, as well as leaders from the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Many people have arrived."
Fang Rumei said seriously.
Qin Chuan raised an eyebrow, thinking they had arrived quickly. He dared not delay and followed her downstairs to greet them.
When he went downstairs, he saw a convoy of cars slowly entering the factory gate. The cars were not luxurious, but the series of permits and license plates affixed to the windows were quite eye-catching.
Qin Chuan and Fang Rumei, leading a large group, hurried to meet them warmly.
...
Meanwhile, as Qin Chuan was entertaining the leaders, in an office at a workplace in Beijing, a beautiful girl in uniform, elegant and refined, was sitting.
She was on the phone, and on the computer screen in front of her, news reports about Xiaomi Factory were being played.
The sales achievement of one hundred and fourteen million, five hundred and sixty thousand yuan was very prominent.
Qin Chuan and Fang Rumei were sitting together, enthusiastically discussing the future of Xiaomi Factory...
"Xiaomo, Xiaomo! Are you listening to me?"
The voice of her best friend, An Nuo, on the phone, startled Yang Zimo.
"I'm listening, you can continue!"
An Nuo sighed, "I just saw the news, and honestly, it truly shocked me!"
"That Xiaomi Factory's weekly sales revenue reached one hundred and fourteen million, five hundred and sixty thousand yuan. This figure is a miracle in our Longcheng, and even across the country!"
"You always told me that the guy surnamed Qin has a sharp business mind and exceptional talent. I didn't believe it before. No matter how capable he was, he could earn at most ten to twenty million a year!"
"But this time, he directly dropped such a bombshell. It's also brought fortune to Fang Rumei, who will now become a super-rich woman, with an annual income of at least tens of millions, possibly even over a hundred million."
"I'm envious!"
Yang Zimo couldn't help but smile as she listened to her best friend's words on the phone, dispelling a trace of melancholy from her brow.
"You and Rumei are different. Rumei has always liked to take risks since she was young. While many of us followed our parents' footsteps or followed family arrangements, Rumei has always been entrepreneurial, never fearing failure, and persevering. This is something many people in our circle can't match."
An Nuo sighed deeply, "Of course, I know that. I'm just envious. After all, that guy can be said to have risen to prominence overnight, becoming a celebrity in our circle from now on!"
"Oh, speaking of this, I seem to recall that you were the one who introduced Qin Chuan and Rumei when they decided to collaborate. Is that true?"
Yang Zimo softly hummed, "It is."
"Wow, then you are their benefactor! Without you, they wouldn't have achieved such remarkable success today."
An Nuo was shocked.
"You can't say it like that. I might have played a role and accelerated their cooperation, but when I mentioned the MP3 as a new media product back then, Qin Chuan wasn't surprised at all, because he had already noticed it."
An Nuo: "..."
Then, as if she thought of something, she hesitated and said, "That... Xiaomo, have you really decided to continue with that guy surnamed Qin like this?"
This time, Yang Zimo fell silent, not answering.
"I think your current situation is definitely not viable. You might say I'm being realistic, but I have to say, you can't break up!"
"Qin Chuan has truly risen now. He's no longer the insignificant figure he once was. I believe your family has definitely seen this news. Your mother, and even your relatives, will need to reconsider Qin Chuan."
"More importantly, you really like that scoundrel. If you give up now, wouldn't you be letting those flashy bitches outside benefit for nothing?"
"With Qin Chuan's current fame, who knows how many flashy bitches are dying to drop their pants and be favored by him."
"You absolutely cannot let those women succeed, do you hear me?!"
Yang Zimo remained silent, but the melancholy and sorrow in her eyes deepened. Finally, she said faintly, "I've never been with him for the money..."
An Nuo quickly replied, "Of course I know that. The reason that scoundrel hurt you is because he's a渣 (scumbag), but how to put it, crows are black all over. Your father and your brother, even my family, and among our friends, they're all the same."
"Who doesn't have a few lovers outside? This kind of thing has always been unfair to us women. Men are all out there enjoying themselves, so why should they demand that we women abide by the rules!"
"Now that that guy surnamed Qin has made his mistake, it's irreversible. Unless you genuinely choose to break up with him and forget this man for the rest of your life, and start anew."
"But as your best friend, we've grown up together, and I don't think you can do it!"
As An Nuo was still chattering, the phone suddenly hung up, and the beeping sound of a busy signal was heard. She sighed deeply.
Around the same time, in the manager's office of the Butterfly Apparel Factory in Yongnan County.
Li Ya sat in her office chair. In front of her, the computer screen repeatedly played interviews about Xiaomi Factory. Li Ya had watched this segment more than ten times.
Watching the young man on the screen, full of spirit and talking about the future of Xiaomi Factory, Li Ya's exquisite and pretty face showed a fluctuating expression, which gradually turned into a determined look, as if she had made up her mind.
She picked up the phone on her desk and dialed a number.
"Hello, is this President Wang? Regarding your offer to acquire my apparel factory, I agree!!"