Xia Qingqing picked up her teacup again and took a sip before saying, "The goods haven't arrived yet. Take your men to the outskirts of the city to pick them up at 3 p.m.
"By the way, consider this military overcoat a New Year's gift for you, my business partner."
I've known Xiao Hui for quite some time now, so I'll just give him this outfit as a sample.
Upon hearing Xia Qingqing say that she was giving him the military overcoat, Xiao Hui's eyes immediately crinkled with a smile: "Oh dear, then I won't stand on ceremony. When it comes to generosity, Boss Xia is indeed the most generous."
"By the way, I just received a batch of meat. Mr. Xia, why don't you take some back for your family to try?"
Xia Qingqing did not refuse, and Xiao Hui directly took a large piece of meat and stuffed it into her basket.
Xia Qingqing weighed the basket in her hand and realized that the piece of meat weighed at least ten kilograms: "Then I'll be going now, see you this afternoon."
"Okay, I'll see you out," Xiao Hui said, and immediately went to find his underlings after seeing the person off.
One hundred military overcoats is no small number; he needs to figure out how to transport them back without arousing suspicion.
Before leaving, Xiao Hui specially changed into the military overcoat that Xia Qingqing had given him. Wearing the new clothes, he walked with a confident stride.
After leaving Xiao Hui's house, Xia Qingqing put the meat from her basket into the system warehouse, and then rode her bicycle to Qin Chuan and his sister's house.
She hadn't seen them for a semester and wanted to go see how the brother and sister were doing.
When Qin Chu'an opened the door, she saw Xia Qingqing holding a bicycle and exclaimed in surprise, "Sister Xia, what brings you here?"
"I'm on winter break, so I came to visit you all," Xia Qingqing said with a smile.
Qin Chu'an quickly invited Xia Qingqing inside: "Xinxin, come out quickly, Sister Xia is here."
"Sister Xia, I haven't seen you in so long!" Qin Chuxin excitedly ran out of the house.
Xia Qingqing helped Qin Chuxin, who was rushing towards her, and asked, "How have you two been lately?"
Qin Chuan and his sister are both studying at the No. 1 High School in the county. They are currently in their first year of high school and will take the college entrance examination in a little over a year.
"Has Xiao An gone out to sell anything lately?" Xia Qingqing asked, her gaze fixed on Qin Chu'an.
Qin Chuan remained silent, while Qin Chuxin spoke up, "Yes, during holidays, brother is often nowhere to be seen."
Xia Qingqing looked at Qin Chuan with some disapproval. Now is a critical moment. If selling things is reported, then not only Qin Chuan, but even Qin Chuxin may not be able to take the exam. The political review is still very strict now.
"Xia Qingqing, I just sell some small items," Qin Chuan said somewhat hesitantly.
Although they had enough money to support them through college, Qin Chuan was used to making money, and only making money could put his mind at ease.
During his holidays, he would collect agricultural products from farmers in the surrounding area and then sell them to the residential compounds of various factories. He could earn several yuan a week by reselling them, which would amount to more than ten yuan a month.
Qin Chu'an didn't hide anything from Xia Qingqing and told her everything.
Xia Qingqing sighed: "Didn't I tell you that you can ask me for help if you have any difficulties?"
She wasn't trying to stop Qin Chu'an from making money, but it wasn't the right time. She suggested waiting until the two children went to university before talking about making money, when the market would be more open. With Qin Chu'an's courage and intelligence, making money wouldn't be difficult at all.
After listening to Xia Qingqing's advice, Qin Chuan nodded seriously: "Sister Xia, I understand. I won't sell things anymore."
"It's only been a little over a year. If you still want to do business after you and Xin Xin go to university, come find me. I'll guide you in business," Xia Qingqing promised Qin Chu'an.
She really thought highly of Qin Chu'an. He dared to travel around alone at the age of 14. If she started her own business in the future, Qin Chu'an would definitely be a good helper.
"Really? Then I must study hard and get into a university in Beijing. Sister Xia, you'll stay in Beijing forever, right?" Qin Chu'an said excitedly. Xia Qingqing was the person he admired and was most grateful to. In order to be able to stay by Sister Xia's side in the future, he must study hard and get into university.
Xia Qingqing nodded: "If nothing unexpected happens, I should continue to develop my career in Beijing."
Qin Chuxin, not to be outdone, said, "I also want to apply to a university in Beijing. I've already decided on the school I want to apply to: Beijing Normal University. What do you think of this school, Sister Xia?"
"That's great! Xin Xin, do you want to be a teacher in the future?" Xia Qingqing thought being a teacher was a good job. It would be a secure job for decades to come. Although you wouldn't become rich and powerful, your life would be stable.
Qin Chuxin nodded shyly: "Yes, I want to be a teacher."
Xia Qingqing chatted with the brother and sister for a while, and when she saw that it was almost time, she got up to say goodbye.
Before leaving, she took out what she had prepared in advance: "Xiao An, these are New Year's gifts for you."
Qin Chu'an looked at the things on the table, wanting to refuse, but was interrupted by Xia Qingqing: "It's really just a small gift, don't be so polite with your sister. When you become successful in the future, remember your sister's kindness and give me lots of gifts for the New Year."
She really didn't prepare much, not because she couldn't afford to give anything, but because she was afraid that giving too much would put psychological pressure on the brother and sister.
Hearing this, Qin Chu'an swallowed back her refusal: "Yes, I definitely will."
He will never forget Xia Qingqing's help to him and his sister.
Xia Qingqing smiled and patted his shoulder. The skinny little boy from back then was now taller than her. Time really flies.
After Xia Qingqing left, Qin Chuan returned to the main room and opened the package on the table.
"Ahhh, brother, these hair clips are so pretty!" Qin Chuxin's eyes lit up when she saw the pair of pearl hair clips inside.
She had never seen such a beautiful hair clip before. It must have been brought back from Beijing by her older sister Xia. It was much prettier than the glass hair clip that her classmate had.
The girl's aunt brought it back for her from a business trip to Shanghai. All the girls in the class were envious. Qin Chuxin, being a girl who loves beauty, naturally liked pretty hair clips as well, but she didn't show it.
Looking at the beautiful pearl hair clip in her hand, Qin Chuxin finally couldn't resist and ran back to her room, putting the hair clip on her head in front of the mirror.
After leaving the room, Qin Chuxin stood around admiring herself and asked, "Brother, can you tell me if it looks good?"
"You look beautiful, you're the most beautiful," Qin Chuan said, looking at his younger sister with doting eyes.
包裹里除了一对珍珠发夹，还有一只钢笔，这是给秦初安的，除此之外还有一包透明包装的奶粉，两盒京市的点心。
兄妹俩都很感动，这些东西价值可能不算特别高，但全都是夏清清对他们的心意，让他们知道这个世界上还有人惦记着他们。
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