Chapter 225

Qin Xiang just glanced at him and didn't look again. She walked straight ahead hand in hand with Meng Huaiqing.

Although she could clearly feel the gaze, she stood there without moving. It was not until they were out of the alley that Meng Huaiqing asked, "Do you want to walk back or take a car?"

Qin Xiang looked at the gloomy weather and said, "Let's go back early."

After a while, the car drove over and the two got in. Meng Huaiqing then said, "That person just now was He Chenghua."

Qin Xiang: "Oh."

It has nothing to do with her.

Meng Huaiqing smiled and said nothing more. After they got home and entered the house, they felt the warmth.

Qin Xiang glanced at the time and slapped her head. "Oh no! I missed tonight's commercial."

The two advertisements, one on the Capital Channel and one on the National Channel, were broadcast at different times, but both have been completed now.

Meng Huaiqing smiled, "It's the same if we wait and see tomorrow. We'll know tomorrow whether it's effective or not, right?"

Qin Xiang nodded, "That's true, but I want to see the beauty."

Hearing this, Meng Huaiqing raised an eyebrow, "Am I not good enough for you to see?"

Qin Xiang was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help laughing. "Yeah, yeah, I can't get enough of it. I just like people like you. Serious on the outside, but a real show-off on the inside."

After making a decision about Meng Huaiqing, Qin Xiang went to take a shower. Although it was cold, she still had to take a shower. Maybe some man would not be able to resist and want to do something bad later.

Sure enough, after they finished cleaning up and lay down, Meng Huaiqing came up to them and said, "Since you have already made your judgment on me, if I don't act a little bit more showy, wouldn't I be letting Miss Qin down?"

"That's not necessary..." Qin Xiang didn't finish her words when the man kissed her.

It seemed to start snowing again in the middle of the night, and there was an unusually heavy amount of snow this year.

It is said that auspicious snow indicates a good harvest, but the way it is falling makes it hard to tell whether it is a blessing or a curse.

The next morning, a lot of snow had accumulated in the yard. Qin Xiang instructed Meng Huaiqing to clear a path and said, "Just pile up the rest. It's good as long as there's room to walk."

Meng Huaiqing waved the broom and said, "You won't help?"

Qin Xiang quickly changed the subject, "I'm going to make noodles."

She hid in the kitchen and watched Meng Huaiqing sweeping the snow through the window.

He was tall, wearing a big cotton jacket, but his ears were a little red from the cold, and looked a little cute when they were exposed outside.

Qin Xiang smiled and served the noodles. Meng Huaiqing also cleared a path outside for them to walk on.

Today is the opening day of four new stores, so there is still a lot of work to do.

It just so happened that Meng Huaiqing was also busy, so the two had to separate.

Before leaving, Meng Huaiqing asked, "Shall we have dinner together tonight?"

Qin Xiang shook her head. "I'm afraid not. I'm dedicating myself to my shop today. I can't go on a date alone while the staff stays there and can't go home for the holiday. That wouldn't be nice."

"Okay then. I'll bring you food when I have time." Meng Huaiqing didn't insist.

The two of them went out, and Meng Huaiqing said in the car, "Please take the car to my office first, and leave it for you to use today, so you don't have to run back and forth in the cold."

As if afraid that Qin Xiang would refuse, Meng Huaiqing said, "It's cold, don't be polite to me, otherwise I will be the one who feels bad if you get frozen."

Qin Xiang opened her mouth and said helplessly, "Okay."

The car took Meng Huaiqing to the office and then took Qin Xiang to the storefront in the university town. Although the store was not open yet, everyone was there. They were waiting for Qin Xiang to come, and then they went to the store to wait for it to open.

Seeing this, Qin Xiang hurriedly asked Zhao Ping to bring over the money he had withdrawn yesterday and gave each person a red envelope. "I sent out the holiday red envelopes in advance, but other people's holidays are our busy workdays, so we are destined not to have a relaxing holiday. I'm sending you this holiday money in advance."

Seeing the red envelopes, everyone was immediately excited. Several new employees were also excited. They held the red envelopes in disbelief and said, "We get them too?"

Several new employees have been on the job for less than a month, but they have already received bonuses before they have even received their salaries.

Qin Xiang smiled and said, "It's a holiday, everyone is happy. As I said before, work hard and do your best. Only when our clothes sell well can I afford to give you expensive holiday gifts. If sales are not good, I can't give you any."

She paused and said, "We're going to have a competition this year. I'll also tell the store managers of the other branches later. Starting today, we'll have a competition for each store. Those with the highest sales will have their New Year bonuses doubled. As for the wholesale city, we'll look at sales compared to the same period last year. If they exceed that, we'll increase their bonuses."

Now there are more than a dozen branches and three wholesale cities. It can be said that the scale is huge and there are also quite a few people.

To be honest, the cabin was a bit small for a group of people to squeeze into.

Qin Xiang felt that the company's base should be moved.

We have to build a decent place that looks more formal.

After Qin Xiang finished speaking, everyone was excited, especially the store managers, who were full of excitement and eager to try, and wanted to achieve some results.

Qin Xiang didn't say much and they all went their separate ways. Qin Xiang temporarily transferred Qin Dong to the new store to take care of him for a few days, and Tan Xiu also put aside other things and went over to look after a store.

Qin Xiang drove the car, and Mi Hongjun and He Liping went to the four new stores one by one to check the final preparations.

After a round of viewing, it was already ten o'clock. The sound of firecrackers popped in front of the four stores at the same time, and the new stores opened.

The shop had just opened, and there were quite a few people watching the excitement. The shop Qin Xiang was staying in was the closest to the university town, where there were many emerging industrial parks. This was her first stop today. At this time, Cui Xueer arrived.

I was wearing a long white down jacket that I had bought at a high price from Qinxiang Store. Because it was so cold, the store had lit several stoves, all covered with a hood, just to keep the temperature higher.

But even so, Cui Xueer did not dare to take off her down jacket, but instead unzipped it to reveal the clothes underneath.

Many people were surprised when they saw it, and asked where the clothes were bought. When Cui Xueer said it was custom-made at the Xiangsi store, many people were envious and regretful. Xiangsi's clothes were expensive and could be custom-made, so most people couldn't afford them.

The store clerks all wore the store's clothes, sweaters inside, and some wore ski jackets and coats outside.

The place was bustling with people. Customers were looking at clothes and discussing the ads from last night. Some were looking for the same styles Li Xiulian had worn, while others simply asked the staff to match them for them.

Qin Xiang was busy here for a while, then went to Xiangsi with Cui Xueer.

The clothes there are more expensive and there are relatively fewer people. However, many old acquaintances came with new friends. When they saw Cui Xueer, everyone was even happier. It was like a star on TV appeared in front of them, and many people were looking at Cui Xueer.

Cui Xueer also looked with them. As Qin Xiang said, she was so beautiful, so what was there to be afraid of?

Qin Xiang was busy matching clothes for several ladies, and several shop assistants were also busy with their own things. He Liping temporarily acted as a cashier.

I was busy at Xiangsi until noon when Meng Huaiqing suddenly came with a few lunch boxes. "I've brought you lunch."

In addition to Qin Xiang's, there are also several shop assistants'.

Cui Xueer had already gone back, so Qin Xiang and Meng Huaiqing went to eat in the car.

Meng Huaiqing handed her a glass of water and said, "Drink some water first, your lips are dry."

Qin Xiang stuck out her tongue and licked it. It was indeed dry and had peeled off.

After taking a few sips of the water and warming up her stomach, she leaned back in her chair and said, "I'm so tired."

Meng Huaiqing smiled, "Now I know I'm tired. I'm not saying anything bad about you, but you can just let Xiaomi and the others do some things. Why do you have to do it yourself?"

Qin Xiang couldn't help laughing when Mi Hongjun was mentioned. "I've been a bit of a jerk, but you're even more ruthless than me. Look, for so long, Mi Hongjun and the others have been really worried about me. I only worry about them a couple of days a week. If I don't run around during this rare holiday, they'll inevitably feel unbalanced. Apart from anything else, Hao Jingjing has a problem with me."

"That's all we can do. Give them more bonuses," Meng Huaiqing said. "As long as the bonuses are sufficient, they'll be very motivated. Just look at Miao Sheng and you'll know."

After the car drove over, Miao Sheng was driven away, and there were only the two of them in the car.

The small table in front was put down, and the two of them ate and chatted. After finishing their meal, Qin Xiang was in a hurry to go to the store to help. Meng Huaiqing took out a handkerchief to wipe the corner of her mouth and instructed, "I will also bring you dinner, but will you still be here tonight?"

Qin Xiang shook her head. "Not necessarily. We'll go to a new store this afternoon. It doesn't matter which one it is. You don't have to come over. When you're done, just go back and rest."

Meng Huaiqing didn't answer, "Okay, close your eyes and rest for a while."

Qin Xiang squinted for a while and then opened her eyes. "Let's go."

Full of energy and fighting spirit.

Meng Huaiqing watched her enter the room, and soon Miao Sheng also ran over, "Boss."

"Let's go." Meng Huaiqing paused and said, "Let's go to the hotel in the evening and order some boxed lunches. We'll have some delivered to each store."

Miao Sheng nodded, "Okay."

After what happened last year, Miao Sheng had become much more stable. At least he was no longer so careless with his words. Meng Huaiqing was very satisfied and asked, "Is there any movement over there?"

"Mr. Jiang has brought the second young master to the mainland and is currently active in Haicheng." Miao Sheng was well aware of the situation there and added, "Also, the Zhao family is preparing to enter the mainland. It seems that Miss Zhao will be accompanying the eldest young master to the mainland. Their destination also seems to be the capital."

Hearing this, Meng Huaiqing frowned and said, "Find a way to stop them from leaving the capital."

Miao Sheng's mouth twitched, but he still agreed, "Yes."

Glancing at Meng Huaiqing in the rearview mirror, Miao Sheng had no doubt that Meng Huaiqing didn't want the Zhao family to come to the capital because of Qin Xiang. The eldest daughter of the Zhao family had been pursuing the gentleman for several years, but the girl became more and more daring with each setback. She had no idea what shamelessness was and was extremely thick-skinned.

Miao Sheng couldn't help but have a headache. How should he stop it?

In the afternoon, Qin Xiang went to several other stores. Zhao Wenna and others were also helping. They were busy, learning, and observing at the same time. They wished they could spare several heads.

At around six o'clock in the evening, all the shops of "Xiang Lian" received care from the boss's boyfriend. Each person received a box lunch and a bowl of soy milk. Drinking the hot soy milk and eating the hot meal, these shop assistants felt that they were so lucky to be able to work in Xiang Lian.

Meng Huaiqing's behavior made Qin Xiang laugh and cry, so she wanted to finish her work as soon as possible and go back.

Today is a holiday, so there are fewer people in the evening. There are a lot fewer people around 8:30.

Qin Xiang took a look and said to Zhao Wenna, "You two should come together. We can squeeze in and go back."

The car was so small that Qin Xiang and the others squeezed in the back all the way back. Zhao Wenna yawned from exhaustion, but was also very excited. "This time I found there were more people than before."

Qin Xiang laughed. "Of course. You'd be even more excited if you went to the one in the West District. Li Xiulian is in charge there. Do you think her products will sell like hotcakes?"

There is no need to guess, it will definitely sell out.

However, Li Xiu Lian's visit today was not included in the contract. It was Li Xiu Lian who took the initiative to ask for it, saying that she wanted to take a look at the market so that she could take better photos next time.

Qin Xiang promised to give her fifty yuan a day.

Fifty yuan was equivalent to a month's salary at the factory, but Qin Xiang felt it was well spent. Because Li Xiulian was a living advertisement in the shop, whether she was sitting or standing.

For this reason, she also told Li Xiu Lian to change her clothes from time to time.

Otherwise, what if a piece of clothing is sold out? You have to play the long game to catch the big fish.

Passing by a branch on the way back, Qin Xiang couldn't help but go in to take another look. Although there were fewer people, they were still coming in one after another. Almost everyone who went in was moved by the clothes inside.

Qin Xiang glanced at the window of the store and found it was still too small. She thought that she would have to tear down the wall and redo it after the Chinese New Year before the store opened.

These four stores were purchased with money, so it’s up to them how they want to change them.

He sent Mi Hongjun and He Liping to the dormitory, and sent Zhao Wenna to the school gate, where they happened to meet Ding Xiang and the others who had also returned.

After saying goodbye to Qin Xiang, Qin Xiang said to Zhao Ping, "After sending me back, you should have a good rest. Come back at 8 o'clock tomorrow."

Zhao Ping responded.

When I got home, Meng Huaiqing had already returned and was cooking noodles in the kitchen.

Qin Xiang said in surprise, "Mr. Meng rarely goes into the kitchen."

Meng Huaiqing glanced at her and said, "Isn't it because I'm afraid you'll be hungry when you come back?"

Seeing him working there in a serious manner, Qin Xiang went over and hugged his waist from the front. However, they were both wearing too much clothes, so Qin Xiang couldn't hug him. She immediately laughed, "We are like two big bears now."

Meng Huaiqing was speechless. He scooped out the noodles and said while holding the bowl, "Let's go, Big Bear."

The two big bears came out to the main room. Qin Xiang suddenly realized that the snow in the yard was gone. "Where's the snow?"

Meng Huaiqing didn't even turn his head, "Cleaned up."

As for who cleaned it up, Meng Huaiqing didn't say. He didn't mind Qin Xiang misunderstanding that he cleaned it up.

Waiting for praise.

But Qin Xiang said regretfully, "I was thinking of making a snowman, but the snow is gone."

Meng Huaiqing: “…”

He said, "Maybe it will rain again in a few days. Then I'll pile it up for you."

Qin Xiang couldn't help laughing.

We were too tired during the day, so we didn't do any more aerobic exercise at night. We got up early the next morning to have breakfast and go out together. Zhao Ping came to the street and Qin Xiang drove to the storefront.

Several store managers had already come over and handed the account books to He Liping for inspection and verification. The data was already out.

Everyone was excited to see Qin Xiang coming, waiting for him to take a look and announce which store had the highest sales yesterday.

Qin Xiang flipped through the stores one by one, and undoubtedly, the store with Li Xiu Lian had the highest sales volume.

Qin Xiang comforted the other store managers, "Don't be discouraged. I'll have Li Xiulian run two stores this morning. The one in the north is too far, so I won't let her go there. But I will go to the store in the north district today."

The store managers were immediately delighted. Qin Xiang added, "It's just one day. My classmates and I will be there to help. Starting tomorrow, you'll be on your own. You store managers are all experienced veterans. You must lead your employees well. Don't think that you'll starve the master by training your apprentices. As long as you work hard, there will be no such thing in our company. I've seen everyone's performance. In two years, I will start a factory. Those who perform well will be in the reserve of leading cadres. If anyone cheats or bullies others, I won't be polite. No matter how well they do, I won't use them."

The combination of kindness and severity made these young girls and boys clench their skin.

At 8:30, the meeting ended and everyone went to the store to prepare.

Qin Xiang went to the North District, where her roommate Guan Yuping happened to be today.

There were few customers early in the morning, and several shop assistants were still sorting the goods. Guan Yuping came over with a notebook and asked, "What do you think of this?"

Qin Xiang took a look and nodded, "Not bad, but lacks some personal characteristics."

Guan Yuping was stunned, and Qin Xiang explained to her, "Why are those masters so great? It's because when someone wears the clothes, they can recognize who created them. They all have unique personal styles. If you blindly cater to the public and lose your own style, it will be difficult to stand out."

Guan Yuping frowned, "You have a point."

Qin Xiang gave her two more suggestions, and Guan Yuping went back to thinking about them on her own.

After a while, Guan Yuping stopped dwelling on this and went back to gossiping with Qin Xiang, "The marriage between the Cui and He families is completely over."

Qin Xiang nodded, "I knew it a long time ago, otherwise Cui Xueer wouldn't be able to shoot a commercial for me, right?"

Guan Yuping thought about it and it made sense. "And what's more, He Chenghua really has retired from the army, and it's said that he's going to the south to start a business. The He family is in an uproar over this."

Her tone was full of gloating. "He Chenghua was considered the most promising young man in the He family, and yet he just quit the army. He Chenghua's father reportedly beat him with a belt, but he remained unmoved. He said he would go south after the New Year to start a career."

Qin Xiang nodded. "Okay, this matter has nothing to do with me, and I don't want to hear gossip about his family. You don't have to tell me."

Guan Yuping nodded, "Then how do you think I should pursue Jie Zong?"

Qin Xiang shrugged and shook her head. "How would I know that? But if you ask me, why do you have to hang yourself on this tree? It's not like you're not talented. There aren't many people in our school who are both good-looking and capable."

"I'm going to get busy." Guan Yuping fled in panic.

Qin Xiang shook her head, unable to understand Guan Yuping's feelings.

It should be said that she can no longer resonate with the love views of girls of this era.

Although the relationships between men and women during this period were more pure, after ten or twenty years, it was precisely this generation that would have affairs, mistresses, and couples quarreling.

They were born in the best time, and caught up with the best time of national development when they were young and strong.

They have the greatest chance of success, but are also most likely to encounter various temptations.

Qin Xiang shook her head and didn't want to care anymore. Guan Yuping was different from Cui Xueer. Cui Xueer looked gentle and weak, but she was very insightful and saw things clearly. Guan Yuping was different. She seemed to be particularly persistent in love.

It was still a busy day, but at around four o'clock in the afternoon, Qin Xiang chased Guan Yuping to call others to go back to school together.

Qin Xiang didn't leave until Meng Huaiqing came to pick her up at six o'clock, and the busy vacation came to an end.

After class on the 3rd, another big event happened. The results of the national college student design competition held earlier came out.