My Realistic Simulation Game

Chapter 171 Spring Thunder Roars, But It's Too Late

Lin Shiyun's impression of Qin Yuan was undeniably profound.

This is the man who practically forced her out of the top ten of the rankings!

She had already watched the blurry photos and videos circulating in the chat group, especially the footage of him shaking hands with Jiang Pinwen of Sichuan Airlines and being surrounded by reporters at the airport, repeatedly, trying to analyze this suddenly rising rival.

She never expected that she would encounter the legendary "Master Jing" at this time, in this place, and in this way.

Her instinctive, silent gasp clearly surprised everyone.

Her assistant team, the receptionist at the China World Trade Center, and even the security guards nearby all looked at her with surprise.

Noticing the focused gazes, Lin Shiyun's skin flushed slightly beneath her exquisite makeup, but the seasoned businesswoman quickly composed herself and perfectly concealed the slight embarrassment.

She walked confidently to Qin Yuan in her high heels, a professional smile returning to her face, her tone as if she were meeting an old friend:
"Mr. Qin? What a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect to run into you at the China World Trade Center. You...do business here too?"

Her gaze swept over Qin Yuan and Elena and Wu Weiguo beside him, as if she were assessing something.

Qin Yuan extended his hand and gently shook hers, smiling faintly: "It's just a small business, nothing to brag about. It mainly sells clothes and shoes. There just happened to be a vacant shop here in the China World Trade Center, so I used it to test the waters. It can't compare to President Lin's large and powerful business."

The cute girl persona she portrays in the player community is actually a professional woman in her thirties in real life.

It's also quite interesting.

Just as Lin Shiyun was about to exchange a few more polite words to test the waters, a warm voice came from afar.

"Oh my! President Qin! President Lin! So you two know each other? What a coincidence!"

Wu Zhenghong, the general manager of the China World Trade Center, strode over with a big smile on his face.

He first warmly shook hands with Qin Yuan, his tone filled with undisguised amazement: "President Qin, you're finally back! I've been wanting to visit you for a while, but I didn't expect you to grace our Guomao with your presence first. Welcome, welcome!"

At this moment, the surprise on the faces of the executives and assistants following Lin Shiyun deepened, and they exchanged puzzled glances.

They had absolutely no recollection of Mr. Lin knowing such a young boss.

What surprised them even more was Wu Zhenghong's attitude.

As the head of a ministry-affiliated enterprise, Wu Zhenghong held a superior position. Although he was polite to these international brand agents, he always maintained a sense of reserve and distance typical of those within the system.

But at this moment, his enthusiasm for this "President Qin" even carried a hint of respect, making him seem like a completely different person!
This is so unexpected!
Wu Zhenghong glanced at the bustling hall and suggested with a smile, "Gentlemen, this isn't the place to talk. Perfect timing, I just received some of this year's pre-Qingming Longjing tea in my office. Would you do me the honor of coming and having a taste? Let me show you some hospitality."

Qin Yuan nodded.

In the future, Jeanswest's development in the China World Trade Center will inevitably involve dealing with this General Manager Wu, and maintaining a good relationship is never a bad thing.

Lin Shiyun's purpose in coming here was to discuss the specifics of the Chanel and LV stores with Wu Zhenghong, so she naturally had no objections.

So the two followed Wu Zhenghong toward his general manager's office.

Elena, however, showed little interest in business negotiations and wandered around the magnificent China World Trade Center, gaining a new understanding of Qin Yuan's influence in the country.

The news reports said he had no background, but everything before him clearly demonstrated his extensive connections and influence.

Upon entering the spacious and comfortable general manager's office, Wu Zhenghong personally brewed tea for the two of them, the aroma of which wafted through the air.

He looked at Qin Yuan first, and exclaimed with genuine admiration, "Mr. Qin, 'trading canned goods for airplanes,' that's a truly grand gesture, earth-shattering!"

"Who in the whole country doesn't know about you and Far East Trade now? It's truly an honor for our International Trade Center to cooperate with you and introduce the 'Jeanswest' brand!"

"If you have any needs in the Guomao area in the future, please feel free to let us know, and we will do our best to cooperate!"

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Mr. Wu, are you so interested in current events?"

Wu Zhenghong laughed and pointed to the thick stack of newspapers on the table: "Those of us who make a living in management can put everything else aside for a while, but we must watch the news broadcast every day and read the front page headlines of the major newspapers."

"The country's policy direction and economic dynamics are all written here. Your story has been on the front page for several days in a row!"

Qin Yuan nodded: "Mr. Wu is right, that's true."

At this moment, Lin Shiyun gently put down her teacup, making a crisp sound, and said with a charming smile, "President Wu, President Qin, have you two forgotten that there is a young lady like me here?"

Wu Zhenghong quickly laughed and said, "President Lin, you're really joking. If you're a woman, then there are no big bosses in our mall. I forgot about the important matter. President Lin, is there something important that you've come here today?"

Lin Shiyun's smile faded, and she said seriously, "Two things. First, we need to finalize the opening ceremony schedule and time for the Chanel store."

"Secondly, there are some minor adjustments to the interior decoration of the LV store, which we need to coordinate with the property management again." Wu Zhenghong took notes carefully and nodded to indicate that he understood.

He then looked at Qin Yuan and asked, "Mr. Qin, what brings you here today?"

Qin Yuandao said, "Our purpose is similar to that of President Lin. We mainly want to see the final decoration effect of the store."

"Just to confirm with you, the opening date of our 'Jeanswest' Guomao flagship store is set for the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, for good luck and to welcome the God of Wealth."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhenghong's face lit up with an even brighter smile: "What a coincidence! President Lin's Chanel store is also tentatively scheduled to open on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year!"

"You two are of the same mind, choosing the same day."

"That's great! Our Guomao area is going to have double celebrations on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, it'll be incredibly lively!"

"Oh?" Lin Shiyun raised her delicate eyebrows slightly and looked at Qin Yuan. "I was wondering who had such good taste to secure one of the best storefronts in the central area. It turns out it was President Qin."

"It seems that President Qin's business is more diversified than I imagined. From international trade to fashion brands, that's quite a range."

She paused, her tone half-joking, half-serious, her gaze sweeping meaningfully across the Chanel and LV stores outside the window, where preparations were in full swing:

"He even opened his flagship store here. Is President Qin planning to... compete with top international brands and go head-to-head with them?"

Qin Yuan shook his head: "President Lin is joking. 'Jeanswest' is just a fledgling independent brand. How dare we compare ourselves to a century-old legend like Chanel?"

"We are simply learning from and drawing inspiration from others, striving to improve the design and quality of our own products, hoping to make a name for Chinese national brands and give them a place in the international market."

"National brand?"

These four words, like a clap of thunder in spring, suddenly exploded in Lin Shiyun's ears!

She seemed to be struck by lightning, freezing in place for a moment, her fingers holding the teacup pausing slightly.

Yes!

She has always focused on being an agent for international luxury goods, which has brought her great profits, a prestigious reputation, and enormous wealth.

But from the perspective of gaming achievements, no matter how successfully she manages Chanel and LV, or how much real money she earns, in essence, she is always working for foreigners!
It's about helping others shape and spread their brand culture!

They mainly earn "hard-earned money" from channel and operation!
What she can gain from this may mainly be the "wealth" value in the game, but those evaluations that can truly bring huge achievement points and shake the leaderboard, such as "epic achievements", "changing the industry landscape", and "creating national pride", are likely irrelevant to her!
But what if... what if she could personally create a globally renowned fashion luxury brand that belongs to the Chinese people?
The implications and potential rewards of this will be completely different!

Lin Shiyun felt her mind suddenly opened up, and everything became clear!
She stared blankly at the man in front of her, who was much younger than her, her heart churning with turmoil.

No wonder... no wonder this person was able to rise like a rocket, from an unknown newbie to the top of the game world in a short period of time!

He not only seized the opportunity presented by the Soviet Union, but he also grasped more precisely the "essential" gameplay of this game world—creating, leading, and even defining an industry or an era!
If Qin Yuan can take this path, why can't Lin Shiyun take it?

She has access to top-tier fashion resources in China, contracts with the best models, and possesses extensive experience and a team capable of managing top international luxury brands!

By launching a brand new high-end brand herself, wouldn't she have a natural advantage and a higher starting point compared to Qin Yuan, an "outsider" who came from international trade?
Thinking of this, she could no longer sit still!

A strong sense of crisis and a great sense of opportunity stimulated her at the same time.

She must go back immediately and re-examine her entire strategy!
"President Wu, President Qin," Lin Shiyun suddenly stood up, her smile somewhat hurried, "I suddenly remembered that I have some urgent business at the company that I need to go back to handle immediately. We can discuss the opening details by phone, or I can have my assistant contact you later. Please excuse me for today!"

After saying that, she even somewhat rudely skipped the pleasantries, picked up her handbag, and hurriedly left the office, leaving behind a bewildered Wu Zhenghong and a calm-faced Qin Yuan.

Wu Zhenghong stared at the closed office door, somewhat bewildered, and looked at Qin Yuan with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong with President Lin? She was fine just now, why is she in such a hurry to leave?"

Qin Yuan picked up his teacup, gently blew away the foam, and said calmly, "Perhaps... I suddenly thought of some more important business."

Is it also about to enter the "national brand" track?
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

That's good; competition makes things interesting.

However, this path was not easy to take in China in the 1990s.

Vision, courage, resources, and luck are all indispensable.

Now you want to get in?

Perhaps it's already a bit too late.

(End of this chapter)