Asking about the price was definitely a very good sign.
Qin Chuan suppressed his excitement and began to explain.
"Director, to be honest, we have several models of this product, and the price varies for each model."
"For example, the basic model you see here, all with twelve doors, is priced at 600 yuan!"
"Besides this twelve-door product, we also have nine-door, six-door, and of course, fifteen-door, eighteen-door, twenty-four-door models!"
"We can even customize products to meet specific customer requirements."
The dean and his colleague nodded upon hearing the prices quoted by Qin Chuan.
"600 yuan is not too high!"
"Boss Qin, if it's possible, I'd like to place an order for a batch now, because I think your product is truly very suitable for our school."
The dean's words surprised everyone, including Qin Chuan. No one had expected him to be so decisive and want to order a batch so quickly.
Given the reputation of Qingbei University, the demand for electronic lockers would be considerable, likely several hundred units, if not a thousand.
This was a significant order, and Ye Meiyun, Ge Lan, Liu Kaihe, and others standing not far from Qin Chuan were extremely excited.
Before even launching any advertising, they had secured such a major client, which was a very positive sign.
However, to everyone's surprise, after a brief hesitation, Qin Chuan slowly shook his head. "Director, it's not that I don't want to make money or do business with you!"
"Qingbei University's reputation is well-known, and a top-tier institution like yours is absolutely the kind of customer we most desire."
"However, your request goes against our electronic factory's positioning!"
Qin Chuan explained patiently, his tone neither humble nor arrogant, but firm and powerful.
"Our factory does not engage in retail; we only recruit franchisees!"
"If we were to engage in retail, it would disrupt the market and harm the interests of our franchisees. This is something our factory strictly avoids, and I hope you can understand!"
"If your school truly needs our products, please wait a little longer. Once we have franchisees in Beijing, I'm sure they will contact your school immediately to recommend our products!"
After Qin Chuan finished speaking, there was a moment of silence. It was clear that Qin Chuan's answer had caught everyone off guard.
Even Ye Meiyun and Ge Lan were nervous, as they were facing the dean of Qingbei University, a person of significant influence and energy.
If they were to offend him, it could lead to a series of troubles!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, filled with tension and apprehension, the dean showed a hint of surprise and, for the first time, seriously examined the young boss.
"Haha!"
After a long pause, the dean suddenly burst into laughter, saying to his colleague, "This young boss is quite interesting!"
"Now I understand why his factory can develop such practical and excellent products, and why he is already the boss of a factory at such a young age!"
"Xiao Qin, you are very good!"
"Although you are a businessman, you have principles and a clear understanding of your positioning. You are completely different from the money-grubbing merchants I've encountered!"
"We'll do as you say. Once there are franchisees for your products in Beijing, our school will then purchase your products!"
The colleagues standing next to the dean also began to look at Qin Chuan with much more amiable expressions, all praising him as a promising young man with a bright future.
"Thank you! Thank you, Director, thank you, leaders, for your magnanimity!"
Qin Chuan truly breathed a sigh of relief and bowed gratefully.
This outcome was exactly what he had hoped for, and he felt grateful for the era.
In this period, many senior figures in the education sector were truly dedicated and selfless.
Their character was exceptional, laying a solid foundation for the development of the nation's education, making them role models for many.
The others, upon hearing this result, also showed expressions of relief and excitement.
They had been terrified when Qin Chuan refused the dean earlier...
At this moment, everyone noticed Fan Xiaobin, who had finished her makeup, walking out.
The moment they saw Fan Xiaobin's attire, everyone's eyes lit up.
Ye Meiyun, who had always had reservations about Qin Chuan recognizing Fan Xiaobin, a third-rate actress, now had a brilliant sparkle in her beautiful eyes.
Because at this moment, with her meticulous makeup, Fan Xiaobin was truly beautiful!
She was leagues beyond her portrayal of the maid Jin Suo on television.
Wearing a Qingbei University uniform, with a high ponytail, she wasn't revealing legs or cleavage, but her face, enhanced by the fine makeup, elevated the ordinary school uniform by several notches!
Fan Xiaobin was naturally pretty, but she was still young, and her inherent elegance hadn't fully manifested.
However, with this makeup, the makeup artist seemed to have discovered Fan Xiaobin's hidden elegance and, with their superb skill, brought it forth prematurely, stunning everyone.
Her skin, like white jade, was dazzlingly fair. Her large eyes, like pearls, possessed a contradictory beauty of tenderness and heroism, brimming with spirit.
Standing at a tall 1.7 meters, even in a simple school uniform, she showcased a pair of straight, slender, long legs.
Qin Chuan noticed that many students engrossed in their books were stunned by Fan Xiaobin's perfect appearance.
Perhaps, in their minds, she had already become Qingbei University's most beautiful campus belle.
Fan Xiaobin was a student herself, only seventeen this year, making her perfectly suited for this role.
This kind of persona was something that neither the established stars Zhao Xiaoyan nor Ling Xiaoru could match.
"So Fan Xiaobin can be this beautiful when dressed up!"
"Before, I only noticed that this girl had good skin, I never realized she could look so stunning when dolled up!"
"She's the epitome of a campus goddess!"
"I think Fan Xiaobin is much prettier than Zhao Xiaoyan and Ling Xiaoru..."
Whispers of admiration spread through the crowd, everyone amazed by Fan Xiaobin's beauty, discussing it animatedly.
Zhao Xiaoyan and Ling Xiaoru were also in the crowd, still in their 'spy' disguises, hats and masks completely concealing them.
Due to this attire, their facial expressions were unreadable...
However, Shen Anna's eyes were wide open, seemingly shocked by Fan Xiaobin's campus goddess image at that moment.
She realized she had made a significant mistake by not recognizing how beautiful Fan Xiaobin could be when dressed up in a school uniform...
This was a major oversight for an agent!