Chapter 301

Qin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief. "Then Director Hai, I'll leave logistics to you. Your salary and benefits will remain the same as when you were the factory director."

Director Hai was a little surprised, "This..."

"That's right. It makes sense." Qin Xiang had a good impression of him and smiled. "But you know, there are many veteran workers in our factory, and they still trust you. We'll need your help to keep things from getting out of hand."

Director Hai said hurriedly, "That's as it should be, as it should be."

After Qin Xiang left, Director Hai said to his son, "I don't care about others, you must do your best."

Haiwei nodded. "I know, Dad, but why did you agree to this? Didn't the city say they'd arrange a retirement job for you? Why bother with all this work?"

Director Hai smiled and said, "You don't understand. Dad is reluctant to leave the factory. Although it would be embarrassing to be the logistics director instead of the factory director, as long as he can stay in the factory, I would do it even if I were asked to be the gatekeeper, let alone the director."

This is how people feel. They are reluctant to leave the place where they have lived for a lifetime.

"Our factory director is a capable man. I asked people in the capital about him, and he's quite remarkable." Director Hai sighed. "The Yangtze River's new generation pushes the old generation forward."

Qin Xiang went back and told Liu Xiaocao about this matter, and then handed the matter over to the two girls, Liu Xiaocao and He Liping.

In order to ensure their safety, they also deliberately left four bodyguards. However, Qin Xiang also told them, "Don't just be thugs. You have to learn everything you need to learn. Do you understand? Your brother Zhao started out as a bodyguard. If you do well, you can always be the head of the security department. There are also factories in Pengcheng."

The four of them immediately became excited. After getting on the plane, Qin Xiang also said to the two people beside her, "There will be opportunities in the future, you should learn first."

"good."

They are all veterans, and were all found by Zhao Ping in order to give them a job to settle down. They are already very satisfied with the high salary, and it would be strange if they are not happy now if there are other opportunities.

When we arrived in the capital, it was already the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

When they got home, Qin Baotian and Qin Juan were making glutinous rice balls. Qin Nian saw her aunt coming and rushed over, "Xiao Yi, I missed you so much."

Qin Xiang picked her up and said, "Auntie missed you too."

In the blink of an eye, Qin Nian is already five years old. Time flies so fast.

Qin Juan came over and said with a smile, "Hurry up and wash your hands and get ready for dinner. I'll go make the dumplings right away. Dad specially prepared two kinds of fillings for you to come back."

Then he whispered, "Auntie Lan Ting will be here soon."

Qin Xiang was surprised, then smiled again, "Then let's cook it later when she comes."

"OK."

The two sisters went into the kitchen while talking, and Qin Juan asked casually, "Dad and Aunt Lan are getting married too. Are you and Mr. Meng going to wait until you graduate?"

"Yes, this was something we agreed on earlier." Qin Xiang replied.

Qin Juan hummed for a moment, then hesitated and said, "I heard that there's no such requirement for getting married in Hong Kong. Is it okay for you to get married there?"

Qin Xiang paused. "It doesn't matter if we get married sooner or later. We don't plan on having children, so getting married earlier or later doesn't matter. He and I agree on this matter, and I don't want to go against the school's policy this way. There's no need for that."

"Are you really not planning to have a child?" Qin Juan asked.

Qin Xiang frowned and looked at Qin Juan, "So you really don't plan to get married?"

Qin Juan frowned and pursed her lips. "These are two different things. For Nian Nian, I don't want to get married or have children."

Hearing this, Qin Xiang couldn't help but sneer, "I hope you make any decision for yourself, not Nian Nian. I've wanted to say this before. Nian Nian didn't have a good life in the Zhao family before, but you didn't have a good life either. Zhao Qianjin abused Nian Nian by not giving her food, but he never beat her. You were the one who was beaten. Back then, you compromised and refused to divorce just to keep Nian Nian home. Later, you realized that divorce was the best option, and you said you were divorcing for Nian Nian. But think about it, isn't this also for your own good?"

Qin Juan opened her mouth, "I..."

"What's wrong with you?" Qin Juan exposed it all without hesitation. She admitted that her sister really loved Qin Nian and was willing to do anything for her.

But isn’t there any selfishness in doing these things?

It might be okay to say this once, but what will Nian Nian think after a long time?

"Niannian has always been sensible and sensitive. You keep telling her that you don't want to find a partner, get married, or have children because of her. What do you think she feels? Does she blame herself?" Qin Xiang had been reluctant to say it before because she was afraid of hurting her sister, but she didn't expect her to do it again and again. She felt heartbroken just looking at Qin Nian. She admired her sister's determination to divorce and drive Cheng Jianjun away, and felt that her sister had finally stood up for herself.

But what happened to the young man later made Qin Xiang feel something was wrong. It was obvious that Qin Juan had feelings for that man, but she still acted like she didn't want to get married and have children for the sake of the child, and she secretly stood by the window and watched.

Why bother?

"If you like her, you like her. If you don't like her, you don't like her. You're doing this by putting yourself in a difficult position under the guise of doing good for Nian Nian. Do you think you're doing her good?"

"You don't want to accept that person. Is it because you don't want Nian Nian to feel wronged, or are you afraid of repeating a failed marriage?"

When she put the question aside, there was a knock on the door. Qin Xiang went out to open the door. Qin Juan stood there for a long time without moving.

Lan Ting was wearing a sky blue cotton coat and had her hair permed into big waves, which made her look much younger. She apologized, "Sorry, I'm late."

"Come in, Auntie Lan. It's not too late now. I just got home." Qin Xiang made way for Lan Ting to come in.

Only then did I see the large and small bags in Lan Ting's hands.

There were a lot of food for children, and a bag of clothes, which seemed to be bought for children.

Lan Ting actually likes children very much.

Everyone is here and the dumplings are cooked.

Qin Baotian came out and looked at Lan Ting, "Are you cold on the road?"

Lan Ting laughed, "It's okay, I'm wearing warm clothes."

Qin Xiang recognized it; the cotton-padded jacket seemed to be one from her store.

Qin Baotian smiled and said, "We went to your store together to buy your Aunt Lan Ting's clothes. They are really beautiful."

Qin Xiang was amused. "It's mainly because Aunt Lan is pretty."

Several people laughed.

There are black sesame and peanut glutinous rice balls, both taste great.

Qin Nian took a spoon and scooped a glutinous rice ball for Qin Juan, saying, "Mom, Nian Nian hopes you will always be happy."

Qin Juan was stunned and looked at Qin Nian. The others at the table also quieted down and looked at the particularly well-behaved child sitting there.

Qin Nian blinked, a tear rolling down her eyes, "Mom, I hope you can be happy. Nian Nian doesn't want you to cry secretly because of me. Uncle Tao likes you very much, and you like Uncle Tao too, right? Mom, can you marry Uncle Tao? As long as Mom doesn't cry, Nian Nian will definitely be obedient."

Children's words are the most touching, and Qin Baotian couldn't help but have tears in his eyes.

Qin Juan sat there motionless, thinking about what her sister said, and then thinking about what Qin Nian said, feeling mixed emotions.

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, she lowered her head to eat the dumplings to hide her inner turmoil. However, the dumplings were too hot, and Qin Juan was so burned that she burst into tears and could no longer stop crying.

Qin Xiang was right about one thing: she longed for Tao Jiaxing's care and love, yet was afraid of going through another marriage like the one she'd had with Zhao Qianjin. She ran away, dodged, and Qin Nian was her best excuse.

But when it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she felt wronged and sad.

I just didn’t expect that Nian Nian still knew about it.

This made Qin Juan feel ashamed.

Qin Xiang scooped one for Qin Nian and said, "Don't worry too much, kid, otherwise you won't grow taller."

Qin Nian nodded and said, "I want to eat more, grow up quickly, and help my mother with work."

The little girl is only five years old, but she is so sensible that it makes people feel distressed.

But as a father, Qin Baotian also felt sorry for his child. He wiped his eyes and smiled, "Eat, eat."

School starts the day after the Lantern Festival.

Qin Xiang devoted herself to studying again without any rest.

Dingxiang is missing from the dormitory, just like many people are missing. When the five of them talked about it, they really missed Dingxiang.

Ming Chuanxiu had the best relationship with Dingxiang, and couldn't help but sigh, "I wonder how Dingxiang is doing over there."

"She speaks good English and has no problem communicating with foreigners. She will definitely be able to adapt quickly." Meilin only thinks positively.

After saying that, seeing Qin Xiang was silent, he asked, "I heard that you opened another factory?"

Because of these words, even Guan Yuping, who had been silent all this time, looked over.

Qin Xiang did not hide it. "They're already installing equipment and recruiting workers in Pengcheng. Once the workers are in place, we can start production. Also, I acquired a small silk factory in Sucheng, and we'll start production after it's reorganized."

Meilin took a breath and gave a thumbs-up. "Great! How about I come to intern with you this summer?"

Zhao Wenna and Ming Chuanxiu also laughed, "Let's go too."

"Okay, okay, come on, everyone." Qin Xiang said with a smile, "You can go to Sucheng and Pengcheng. There are more fashion trends there. Remember to design more."

Meilin smiled and said, "That's definitely no problem."

Qin Xiang looked at Guan Yuping, "What about you? What are your plans?"

Guan Yuping shook her head. "I have no plans at the moment. Let's take it one step at a time."

Seeing her like this, Qin Xiang couldn't help but frown, "Are you planning to just muddle through like this?"

"What else?" Guan Yuping said, "I'm not like you. My boyfriend is in China and we can meet whenever we want."

Hearing this, Qin Xiang couldn't help but get angry. "You should understand one thing. Jie Zong is not your boyfriend. He left without any regrets. So who are you pretending to be so affectionate for? We comfort you because you are our partner, but even partners have their patience worn out. Just hang out by your own shadow and feel sorry for yourself."

After saying that, Qin Xiang went out to wash up and ignored her. The others opened their mouths, but when they thought of Guan Yuping's attitude, they swallowed their words back.

Guan Yuping followed Qin Xiang out after a while. When Qin Xiang came back, she saw her standing at the door. Qin Xiang walked into the dormitory without stopping.

Everyone is very busy after school starts. After all, it is the second semester of the junior year, the professional courses are becoming more difficult, and some people also have to start preparing for postgraduate entrance exams.

Qin Xiang has no such intention and will not prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination, but Ming Chuanxiu and Meilin plan to continue with the examination.

As for Zhao Wenna, she hasn't made up her mind yet. "Let's wait and see."

In fact, based on Zhao Wenna's grades, it is not difficult for her to take the postgraduate entrance examination.

But she didn't expect that Professor Sun would come to see her a few days later.