"What?"

Upon hearing what Qin Yun said, Qin Lu's eyes suddenly showed a look of shock.

Initially, she thought Qin Yun might have opened one or two small shops in Jinling, but she didn't expect it to have reached this scale.

How long has it been?

Just over two months, nine branches?

"Manager Zhao is a professional manager I specifically brought over to manage the clothing stores," Qin Yun said with a smile.

Zhao Tianqiang smiled at Qin Lu but didn't say much.

He used to think Qin Yun was a second-generation rich kid starting a business, but gradually, he realized Qin Yun's family background was quite normal. However, this did not change his view; instead, it made him admire Qin Yun even more.

Without relying on family, Qin Yun achieved this entirely through personal efforts!

The more so, the more he could see the potential future of Celestial Fortune Clothing! In the future, Celestial Fortune might develop into a real big brand!

After Qin Yun's words, it took quite a while for Qin Lu to digest everything.

She glanced at her brother. He hadn't been seen in more than half a year, and her brother had achieved such success? The stories of college students starting from scratch, as reported in the news, couldn't even compare to her brother.

Time passed, and the car only stopped when it reached the residential area where Qin Yun lived.

"Manager Zhao, you go ahead, don't mind us," Qin Yun said to Zhao Tianqiang.

"Okay, President Qin," Zhao Tianqiang nodded with a smile and then left.

Qin Yun carried the suitcase and led Qin Lu into the house.

"Yun, is this where you live now?" Qin Lu looked around the house, nodded, and said, "The house is big, the environment is good, and the lighting is excellent."

Since it was her brother's place, she took a careful look.

"Of course, I spent quite a while picking it," Qin Yun said with a smile, setting up a room for her.

"Yun, no need to trouble yourself; I'm not staying here. There are dorms at the firm," Qin Lu said as she shook her head.

The law firm she works at is quite far from here, and it takes some time even by car.

After thinking it over, Qin Yun said, "Second Sister, it's not very convenient to stay in a dorm; you should rent a place near the law firm."

Earlier in the car, he asked Qin Lu if she wanted to work at the clothing store, but Qin Lu rejected it without hesitation; being a lawyer is her passion, and she wasn't going to give it up.

She had no experience in fashion and was not interested in the industry.

Qin Yun didn't object to this; when Celestial Fortune Clothing grows in the future, they'll definitely need to form a corresponding legal team, and then he could let his second sister help him out.

"No way, wouldn't that be a waste of money?" Qin Lu quickly shook her head after hearing Qin Yun's suggestion.

Seeing this, Qin Yun was helpless. He looked at his sister and suddenly said seriously, "Second Sister, do you know what the total sales of my stores were last month?"

"How much?" Qin Lu's curiosity was piqued, and she quickly asked.

"Over seven million!" Qin Yun said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lu was shocked: "That's a lot."

Even though sales don't equate to profits, the profit must be at least a million!

How many people never earn this much in their entire lifetime?

"So, the little bit of money for rent is nothing. With so much money, why live in a dorm when you can live in a better place?" Qin Yun said with a smile.

Now, Qin Lu was tempted too.

The dorm where she stayed wasn't big, and having a few people cramped together wasn't very convenient.

The law firm wasn't owned solely by Zhang Yuqing; it was a partnership with another person, and the total staff was more than ten people. Usually, four people shared a small dorm room.

Seeing Qin Lu's expression, Qin Yun didn't wait for her to say more and decisively said, "That's settled. Let's have lunch now, and in the afternoon, we'll look for a place to rent."

"Well, alright," Qin Lu said after thinking for a moment, nodding her head, "but I'll pay for the rent myself; now I can earn my own money."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yun was helpless, but he didn't argue.

During lunch, Qin Xiaotao also arrived, and he even brought his girlfriend, Hu Shanshan, along.

"Brother Xiaotao," Qin Lu greeted with a smile.

She knew that Qin Xiaotao was now working at the clothing store.

"Lu," Qin Xiaotao called out to Qin Lu, his face full of smiles, "This is my girlfriend..."

They introduced each other briefly.

Hu Shanshan sat beside Qin Xiaotao, showing no signs of restraint and appearing poised and confident.

Hu Shanshan knew about Qin Lu; she'd heard about her before coming here from Qin Xiaotao, knowing she was now a lawyer.

Looking at Qin Lu, a hint of envy flashed in her eyes.

Actually, not many people knew that her childhood dream was to become a lawyer when she grew up.

The four of them had a meal together, during which Qin Xiaotao asked Qin Lu where she was going to live.

Qin Lu replied with a smile, saying she was about to rent a place near the law firm.

At last, after the meal, Qin Xiaotao said his goodbyes and left with Hu Shanshan.

They quickly arrived at the clothing store, where a girl promptly approached them.

The girl looked around twenty-three or twenty-four years old, sporting a bob hairstyle, with an apple-shaped face, looking very cute.

"Sis, brother-in-law," the girl quickly called out, looking at Qin Xiaotao and Hu Shanshan.

She was Hu Shanshan's cousin, Zhou Yue.

Zhou Yue was an average student who attended a vocational school, graduating a couple of years back.

She had taken on several jobs in her hometown, but the salaries were all low, around three thousand yuan. Then she contacted Hu Shanshan, learned about Celestial Fortune Clothing, and decided to work there.

With Hu Shanshan's help and Qin Xiaotao's support, it happened smoothly.

Here, she earned five thousand yuan a month. Though the work hours were slightly long, she was satisfied.

"Shanshan, I'm off to work. I'll come to find you in the evening and take both you and Yue to have hot pot," Qin Xiaotao said with a smile.

"Okay," Hu Shanshan nodded.

"Oh, and this is for you," Qin Xiaotao handed over a small box. Judging by the packaging, it seemed to be a lipstick, priced around five hundred yuan.

After a few words, Qin Xiaotao left.

"Sis, brother-in-law treats you so well," Zhou Yue said beside them, full of envy.

At first glance, Qin Xiaotao seemed like a straightforward and honest person, with no hidden thoughts. His affection for Hu Shanshan was obvious.

Her ideal partner was exactly someone as devoted as this.

Moreover, as Qin Xiaotao was the cousin of the owner of Celestial Fortune Clothing, his future prospects were limitless.

Good character, bright future; he was entirely her ideal type.

"He's not bad," Hu Shanshan replied with a smile to Zhou Yue.

She didn't say much and turned to walk into the store.

...

At the dining table, Qin Lu remarked with some emotion, "Brother Xiaotao used to be so reserved, always keeping his head down. Now he's like a completely different person."

When she saw Qin Xiaotao at New Year's, he was still like that; now he's changed so much.

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