Chapter 230: All Sold Out!

In the following week, the company seemed to start running at high speed.

Douzi contacted a dozen male fashion bloggers and sent out trial samples.

Yaya then began planning the "Ke Shi Men" shoot, and RuanRuan helped her screen candidates.

"This one is good," RuanRuan said, pointing to a photo on the computer. "Wang Shifu's son, an architectural designer. Thirty years old, has taste, his job often requires meeting clients, but he doesn't need to dress too formally."

"Okay, I'll get in touch and see," Yaya noted.

"And this one," RuanRuan pointed to another, "a friend introduced by Sun Shifu, a surgeon. Forty years old, steady temperament, perfect to showcase Ke Shi's sense of reliability."

The candidate list was quickly finalized: an architectural designer, a surgeon, a university professor, a software engineer, and a café owner who runs his own shop.

Five men of different professions and ages shared one commonality—they are the keystones of their respective fields.

The shoot was scheduled for Saturday.

Jiang Ran and RuanRuan both went to the venue.

The first shoot featured the architectural designer Xiao Chen.

He wore Ke Shi's business‑casual set, standing in front of the Gongzuoshi's blueprints.

Sunlight streamed through the floor‑to‑ceiling windows, casting warm light and shadows on him.

"Right, just like that, a bit natural," the photographer directed, "Imagine you've just finished a satisfying design and are looking at the plans."

Xiao Chen quickly got into character. His professional demeanor complemented the style of the clothing.

"Great!" the photographer pressed the shutter.

Jiang Ran watched from the side, feeling a bit emotional: "This is what I wanted to convey. The clothes are the backdrop; the talent is the protagonist."

"You did it," RuanRuan said softly.

Next was surgeon Li Doctor.

The shooting location was the small garden of the hospital.

A moment of rest away from work.

He wore Ke Shi's daily comfortable set, sitting on a bench reading a book.

"Li Doctor, relax a bit, just like you would during a usual break," RuanRuan stepped forward to guide.

Li Doctor smiled and adjusted his posture.

The hand that has wielded a scalpel for years, now holding a book, exuded a special calmness.

The shoot proceeded smoothly.

All five Ke Shi Men were very cooperative; their individual stories and temperaments gave the clothes distinct life.

"Great!" Yaya exclaimed excitedly as the shoot wrapped up, "These photos will definitely go viral."

【9】 Jiang Ran was also pleased: "Thanks for everyone's hard work. Tonight I'm treating everyone to dinner."

Jiang Ran was also very satisfied: "You've all worked hard. Tonight I'll treat everyone to dinner."

"Boss Jiang is treating, we must go!" Douzi shouted.

After dinner, when Jiang Ran and RuanRuan returned home, it was already past nine o'clock.

The children were all asleep, and Li Huijuan was still waiting for them in the living room.

"Back? Have you eaten?"

"We ate, Mom," RuanRuan said, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I've been waiting for you," Li Huijuan stood up, "By the way, Jiaojiao came by today and said Yuan Yuan is about to turn over."

"Really?" RuanRuan's eyes lit up, "That quickly?"

"Not at all," Li Huijuan laughed, "Jiaojiao said once Yuan Yuan is a bit older, she'll bring her to see the older brothers and sisters."

After a few words, Li Huijuan went to sleep.

RuanRuan and Jiang Ran went upstairs, moving quietly to check on the children.

An'an, hugging a doll, slept soundly; Jinjin rested her head on the Encyclopedia set.

The two children's small faces appeared especially gentle under the night light.

"So cute," Jiang Ran whispered.

"Indeed," RuanRuan leaned on his shoulder, "Sometimes I feel we're truly lucky."

The two returned to their own room. Jiang Ran was still immersed in today's shoot.

"RuanRuan, seeing those people wear the clothes I designed today, that feeling… it's hard to describe," he said, "It's as if what I create can truly make people look better and more confident."

"That's the charm of design," RuanRuan was removing her makeup, "What you create is not just a piece of clothing, but a possibility, an expression."

Jiang Ran moved behind her, took the makeup remover pad: "I'll do it."

He gently helped her remove her makeup. RuanRuan closed her eyes, savoring this rare tender moment.

"By the way," Jiang Ran recalled, "the pre‑sale starts tomorrow. The first batch is five hundred sets; do you think we can sell them all?"

"Definitely can," RuanRuan opened her eyes, looking at him from the mirror, "I have confidence in you, and I have confidence in the market."

"I take your auspicious words."

After removing makeup and finishing their wash, the two lay on the bed. Jiang Ran pulled RuanRuan into his arms, his hand naturally resting on her waist.

"Jiang Ran."

"Hmm?"

"Regardless of the pre‑sale outcome, don't put too much pressure on yourself," RuanRuan turned to face him, "This is just the beginning. You have time, you have space, take it slowly."

"I know," Jiang Ran kissed her forehead, "With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."

That night, the two embraced and fell asleep.

Although tomorrow they'd face the market's test, each other's embrace gave them the greatest reassurance.

The next day, the pre‑sale officially began.

At nine a. m., the Chongsu Official Website and the Tmall flagship store simultaneously launched the Ke Shi series.

Everyone in the company is watching the backend data.

"Someone placed an order!" Douzi shouted first, "First order! User from Shanghai!"

"Second order! BJ!"

"Third order! Shenzhen!"

Orders drifted in like snowflakes.

Jiang Ran stood before the big screen, watching the real‑time sales figures flicker, his palms sweating.

"One hundred orders!" Yaya said excitedly, "And it's only been an hour!"

Su Ruan grasped Jiang Ran's hand: "See, what did I tell you?"

Jiang Ran smiled and squeezed her hand back firmly.

By noon, at twelve o'clock, the pre‑sale had already surpassed three hundred orders.

That meant the first batch of five hundred sets could likely sell out that same day.

"Brother Jiang, should we increase production?" Douzi asked.

Jiang Ran thought for a moment: "Let's not rush. We'll see the feedback after the pre‑sale ends. If the reputation is good, we'll increase it."

In the afternoon, fashion bloggers' reviews began to be released one after another.

Most of them were positive reviews—

"Chongsu's men's collection is a cornerstone, unexpectedly good. The fabric is comfortable, the cut fits, the design is simple yet not plain."

"Finally a domestic brand makes proper men's wear. Not the flashy kind, but something you can actually wear out."

"The price is a bit high, but it's worth it. Support domestic goods."

There were also a few critical voices, mainly focused on details.

For example, the buttons weren't refined enough, and the thread ends weren't perfectly finished.

Jiang Ran noted everything carefully, preparing to improve.

At six p. m., all five hundred sets were sold out.

The backend showed that over two hundred people were still waiting for restock.

"We succeeded!" Douzi jumped up excitedly.

The whole company was buzzing. Though the numbers weren't earth‑shattering, as a first attempt this result far exceeded expectations.

Jiang Ran let out a long sigh and looked at Su Ruan. Su Ruan gave him a thumbs‑up, her eyes full of pride.

"Off work, let's celebrate!" Jiang Ran announced, "I'll treat, you pick the place!"

"Long live Brother Jiang!"