The stall was undoubtedly eye - catching.
While other stalls sold all kinds of snacks, Hua Qingqing's stall stood out like a crane among chickens.
Guang Bai was worried.
Hua Qingqing comforted her not to be so nervous. "Even if there are no customers, I'll bear the loss. What are you afraid of?"
After saying that, she glanced in a certain direction.
Three parents with children squeezed out of the on - looking crowd.
"What's this?"
"Can't you see? It says schoolbags."
There was a piece of paper stuck on the big tree next to the stall. The word "schoolbag" was written on it, with a brief introduction of its functions in small characters below.
Someone read out the words on the paper loudly.
"Schoolbags, suitable for both adults and children, especially good for children to carry books. Different from ordinary satchels, schoolbags have two shoulder straps, making it easier for users to carry and not putting pressure on the shoulders. This helps children grow faster..."
This loud voice stood out among the noisy discussions.
Soon, some curious parents came up and asked to take a look at the military - green one. Guang Bai immediately fetched it and carefully taught them how to adjust it. Since plastic buffer adjusters hadn't been produced yet, Zhou Cai had carved holes in wooden chips and sewn them into the burlap, dividing them into several levels. The other strap had corresponding wooden hooks, which could be adjusted perfectly. It didn't look out of place at all. Since only a tiny part of the wooden buttons was visible, combined with the bright colors, it even had a bit of a retro feel.
However, people at this time probably didn't know what "retro" meant. They just thought it was nice, pleasing to the eye, and convenient.
Guang Bai put the schoolbag on a little boy and introduced it to his mother.
She quickly won the mother's heart.
"This is really good!"
"It can hold a lot of things and is so convenient!"
"Son, do you like it?"
Taking this opportunity, Hua Qingqing stepped onto a stone pier.
"Everyone, look here! Our schoolbags have a long history. We can trace it back to the painting 'Xuanzang Carrying the Bookcase' by a Song - dynasty painter. Xuanzang in the painting carried a bookcase made of wood. But wood is very heavy, so now we've improved it and made it with cloth!"
"In this way, it can reduce the burden on the users, making the children's shoulders healthier! Moreover, we only have 170 schoolbags in stock in our warehouse at present. This is the first batch shipped to the capital, and they're all very commemorative!"
The little boy grabbed the schoolbag. "Mom, I want to buy this! I'm going to carry it to school tomorrow!"
This was the first time the woman had heard her child say he wanted to go to school on his own initiative.
Hua Qingqing added, "Here's some good news. Since this is the first time these schoolbags are being sold in the capital, they're all on discount. They only cost five yuan each. The price will go back to the original seven yuan for the second batch. Besides, if there are any quality problems within three days, we'll refund the full five yuan!"
The woman grabbed the military - green schoolbag and shouted, "Get me a red one too!"
This shout instantly got all the on - lookers moving. Those gathered in front of the stall started to pick up the schoolbags to look at them.
People tend to follow the crowd. As long as one person dares to try something new, others will follow.
Soon, ten schoolbags were sold. Some parents with children bought two at a time. They took out a ten - yuan bill without hesitation, paid, and left with their purchases.
Some even put their things in the schoolbags, and the children left happily with the schoolbags on their backs.
Guang Bai was so busy collecting money that her hands were numb.
In the blink of an eye, there were fewer people in front of the stall, and most of the 70 schoolbags they had brought were sold.
Guang Bai clutched the money and counted the remaining schoolbags. She said in surprise, "Qingqing, there are only fifteen schoolbags left now! They're selling so fast!"
This result was beyond Guang Bai's expectations.
The capital was so big. Although schools were closed at this time, there were many places with students, and there were more than one youth palace. If they couldn't sell them here, they could just move to another place.
The capital park was a good choice.
Guang Bai told Hua Qingqing her idea.
Hua Qingqing looked at her in surprise and nodded. "You're right. I plan to sell here for three days. Once the three days are up, we'll move to another place."
The guarantee they had given to the customers was that if there were any quality problems with the schoolbags within three days, they would refund the full five yuan without deducting any fees.
Since they had said it, they had to do it.
However, she didn't expect that Guang Bai would react so quickly and think of the next place to go.
She was indeed teachable.
"Hey, how much is one of these?"
The person who came was an old man with gray hair, accompanied by a little boy with a big head.
Seeing a potential customer, Guang Bai quickly stuffed the money into her bag and took out the most popular military - green schoolbag to show the old man. When she saw his dirty hands, which looked like they had been digging in the mud, her hand trembled. She quickly held the schoolbag out in front of the little boy but didn't let him touch it. Instead, she unfolded it and measured it against the boy's back.
Scary!
Those dirty hands would surely soil the schoolbag if they touched it!
"Our schoolbags are on promotion now. The original price is seven yuan, but now you can take one home for only five yuan."
"This color is the most popular one. Many kids like to buy it. There are only three left in this color. They'll probably be sold out soon."
Hearing this, the little boy happily put the schoolbag on his back and started shouting that he wanted to buy it.
The old man frowned tightly with his gray eyebrows. No one knew what he was thinking. He reached out and roughly touched the schoolbag. This time, Guang Bai didn't have time to stop him. She watched helplessly as several fingerprints were left on the burlap.
Guang Bai: "..."
The old man said disdainfully, "You can make this with just a piece of cloth, and you're selling it for five yuan each. Are you taking advantage of an old man like me who doesn't know anything?! Two yuan each. If it's okay, I'll pay now. If not, I'll return the bag."
As he said this, he pinched the schoolbag twice.
The poor schoolbag got even dirtier.
It was obvious that he was doing it on purpose.
Guang Bai was very angry and was about to go up and argue, but someone grabbed her.
Hua Qingqing walked over with a smile, took out a piece of milk candy, and gave it to the little boy.
"Little friend, what's your name? Which school do you go to?"
The big - headed boy snatched the candy and hugged the schoolbag tightly, refusing to let go. He told them the name of his school.
After getting the answer, Hua Qingqing stood up, still smiling. Her soft oval face with delicate features gave people a gentle and easily - bullied impression.
Then this seemingly easy - to - bully girl stretched out her hand.
"Grandpa, thank you for your interest. A schoolbag costs five yuan. We don't take price cuts."
The old man didn't expect this girl to be so oblivious. He directly snatched the schoolbag from his grandson's arms and threw it back.
"Let's go. We won't buy this rip - off. Grandpa will ask your mom to make one for you when we get home."
Hua Qingqing called out, "Please don't leave yet. This schoolbag has been soiled by you, and we won't be able to sell it."
The old man felt secretly pleased, glad that he had been foresighted.
"If you can't sell it, then sell it to us at a lower price."
Hua Qingqing shook her head. "Two yuan doesn't even cover the cost of materials, labor, and transportation. But since you soiled this schoolbag, if you're not willing to pay, I'll go to your grandson's school later. It's No. 2 Primary School, and his name is Wang Pengpeng."
"Is that right, little friend?"