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On the bustling commercial street of Beijing, the "Jinxiuxuan" silk shop is like a shining pearl, with customers coming in every day and business so prosperous that it is enviable. Chen Jia and Yang Xia, two capable women, are not satisfied with the current daily income, but often get together to think about how to come up with more novel ideas to make the shop more profitable.

On this day, sunlight shone through the window into the inner room of the "Jinxiuxuan" shop. Chen Jia and Yang Xia sat opposite each other. On the table were several newly dyed fabric samples with brilliant colors and exquisite patterns.

Yang Xia gently stroked a piece of silk with gradient colors. The silk changed from light blue to dark blue, as if it intertwined the clear sky and the deep sea. She looked up at Chen Jia, her eyes full of thought, and said, "Chen Jia, although our shop is doing well now, the competition in the silk industry in Beijing is becoming increasingly fierce. We have to think of some new ways to keep our advantage."

Chen Jia nodded slightly. She was wearing a light pink silk skirt. The plum blossoms embroidered on the hem of the skirt were faintly visible as she moved, making her look particularly elegant. She took a sip of tea and said slowly, "Yang Xia, you are absolutely right. I have been thinking about this for the past few days. Although we can make a profit just by selling fabrics, if we can expand some other related businesses, we may be able to attract more customers and have more ways to make money."

Yang Xia's eyes lit up, and she quickly moved closer and asked, "Oh? Do you have any specific ideas? Tell me quickly."

Chen Jia put down the teacup and said with a smile: "I was thinking that we could launch a customized service, not only dyeing cloth and cutting clothes according to customer requirements, but also designing unique clothing styles for them according to their preferences, from style to accessories, all carefully crafted. For example, if a lady is going to attend a palace banquet, we can design a gorgeous dress for her that conforms to palace etiquette and can show her personal grace, with corresponding belts, shawls and other accessories. What do you think?"

Yang Xia couldn't help but applaud after hearing this: "This is a great idea! The nobles in Beijing are most particular about uniqueness and respectability. This kind of customized service will definitely be very popular. Moreover, we can also display the designed clothing samples in a prominent position in the shop so that customers can see them as soon as they come in, which will stimulate their desire for customization."

"That's right," Chen Jia agreed, "Also, we can hold some fabric knowledge and clothing matching lectures regularly, and invite ladies and young ladies who are interested in silk and clothes to participate. In the lectures, we will not only introduce the characteristics of our fabrics and dyeing techniques, but also teach them how to match clothes according to different occasions, and what color and style of fabric can bring out their temperament. This will not only allow customers to better understand our products, but also bring us closer to them, and increase their favorability and loyalty to our shop."

Yang Xia nodded continuously, her face full of excitement: "Oh, Chen Jia, how come you have so many ideas in your head! I think if this lecture is held, it will definitely be very lively. At that time, we will prepare some snacks and tea to create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere so that everyone can be happy."

The two were talking animatedly when Chen Jue happened to come to the shop. Chen Jue was dressed in a green shirt today, with an upright figure and wise eyes. As soon as he came in, he heard the discussion between the two and said with a smile, "Sister, Miss Yang, what big business are you planning again? You are talking so excitedly."

Chen Jia smiled and stood up, pulled Chen Jue to sit down, and said, "Xiao Jue, you came at the right time. We are discussing how to find more ways to make money for our Jinxiuxuan, you can also help with some ideas."

Chen Jue picked up a piece of cloth on the table, looked at it carefully, and said, "The custom services and lectures that Sister and Miss Yang just mentioned are very good. I think we can also consider cooperating with some famous tailor shops to jointly launch co-branded clothes. We provide high-quality and unique fabrics, and the tailor shops provide exquisite tailoring skills. The clothes created by the strong combination will definitely be high-quality, and this will also help to expand the influence of our shop by leveraging the reputation of the other party."

Yang Xia's eyes were full of surprise after hearing this: "Mr. Chen, this is a great idea! Why didn't I think of it? There are several time-honored tailor shops in Beijing with excellent craftsmanship. If we can cooperate with them, our fabrics can be presented in a more perfect form and we won't have to worry about not having customers who like them."

Chen Jia also nodded repeatedly: "Xiao Jue, your idea is very clever. However, if we want to cooperate with them, we have to plan it carefully, such as the mode of cooperation, profit distribution, etc., all of which must be agreed upon before we can proceed."

Chen Jue smiled confidently and said, "Don't worry, sister. I will go and learn about these in detail and negotiate. We must show the sincerity and advantages of our Jinxiuxuan and let them see the benefits of cooperation. I believe this matter will not be difficult to accomplish."

At this time, Mrs. Sun, who often came to the shop, came in with her maid. As soon as Mrs. Sun came in, she smiled and said, "Oh, why is this shop so lively today? I can hear your laughter outside the door."

Chen Jia quickly stood up to greet her: "Madam Sun, please take a seat. We are discussing the future development of the shop. You are here just in time. Please give us some advice."

After Madam Sun sat down, she asked curiously, "Oh? What new plans do you have? Tell me about it."

Chen Jia then told them about the ideas of custom services, lectures, and co-branded clothing that they had just discussed. Mrs. Sun praised them highly: "Oh, you all have great business sense. I think all these ideas are good. I came here today because I actually have something to tell you."

Chen Jia smiled and asked, "Madam Sun, please feel free to speak up. We are happy to hear any ideas you have."

Madam Sun looked at the few people and said slowly, "As for me, seeing your Jinxiuxuan becoming more and more prosperous, I have been thinking that I would like to join in and work with you. I know a lot of people in the capital, and if I become a shareholder, I can also help promote it and attract more customers. Do you think it is possible?"

Chen Jia and Yang Xia looked at each other. Chen Jia thought for a moment and then said, "Madam Sun, we are very grateful for your kindness. But the shop needs to expand its business now, so the matter of partners must be carefully considered. But don't worry, we will discuss it carefully."

Madam Sun said hurriedly, "Of course, I know this is not a trivial matter. You guys take your time to think about it. I just think it's right to follow you. I really want to get involved in this good business."

A few days later, several merchants in the capital heard the news that "Jinxiu Xuan" was going to expand its business, and they came one after another, expressing their desire to join in and make profits together.

A silk business owner named Zhang said, "Miss Chen, Miss Yang, I have been in the silk business for a few years, but it is getting harder and harder to do it alone. I think your Jinxiuxuan has a bright future, and I have some funds and connections. If I can join in, it would be great if we can expand the silk business together."

There was also a shopkeeper named Li who ran a tailor shop. He smiled and said to Chen Jue, "Mr. Chen, I heard you mention cooperation before. I think we can have a deeper chat. If we can directly invest, the cooperation will be closer, which will benefit both of us."

Faced with everyone's enthusiasm, Chen Jia, Yang Xia and Chen Jue gathered together and discussed it in detail.

Chen Jia frowned and said, "Now that so many people want to join, even though they all see the potential of our shop, we can't just agree blindly. We have to carefully screen and see which ones can really help the shop develop and which ones just want to get a piece of the pie."

Yang Xia nodded in agreement: "Yes, and we also have to consider important matters such as the control of the shop and the distribution of equity. We can't mess up the shop we have worked so hard to run just for the sake of temporary interests."

Chen Jue pondered for a moment and said, "Sister, Miss Yang, you are right. We can make a comprehensive assessment based on their respective resources, capabilities, how close they are to us, and how compatible they are with the future development of the shop. We can select those who can really work with us to make Jinxiuxuan bigger and stronger, and then discuss the details of the cooperation with them in detail."

In this way, Chen Jia, Yang Xia and Chen Jue carefully selected suitable partners from the many people who wanted to join, and at the same time constantly improved those new money-making ideas, preparing to make "Jinxiu Xuan" shine more brightly and write a more glorious chapter on the business stage of Beijing.