Xi Quan glanced at the nervous Ye Qing and said, "This isn't the first time you've clashed with her. Are you afraid I'll hear what you said?"
Ye Qing wasn't afraid of Xi Quan finding out that she and Quan Zhen had argued. In Ye Qing's mind, even though Xi Quan said that she had agreed to become his official boyfriend, Ye Qing still felt that they were just putting on an act in front of Quan Zhen.
However, thinking about what she had just said to Quan Zhen, including praising Xi Quan, Ye Qing remembered that she had deliberately said something to make Quan Zhen misunderstand that she and Xi Quan had a good relationship.
Although it wasn't a straightforward "I like him" or "I love him," Ye Qing felt, perhaps psychologically, that what she said seemed to convey a deeper emotion than mere liking or love.
She believed that if Xi Quan heard this, he would become even more demanding.
Hearing Xi Quan's words, Ye Qing felt even more anxious and wanted to know how much Xi Quan had overheard. She said, "I didn't mean I was afraid you would hear me arguing with your mother, what I meant was..."
When Ye Qing was talking to Quan Zhen just now, she was eloquent and articulate, but now she was stammering and didn't know how to talk to Xi Quan.
Xi Quan glanced at Ye Qing, then looked away and said expressionlessly, "Actually, I didn't hear much, except for what you told her: if I weren't her son, you wouldn't do anything to me."
"I……"
Xi Quan interrupted Ye Qing, who was trying to explain: "I know, we agreed that our relationship was fake. Although you said you would make me a full-fledged employee, that was just drunken talk. I shouldn't have taken it seriously."
Ye Qing was initially afraid that Xi Quan would take advantage of the situation, not because he felt guilty. But as he listened, Ye Qing began to feel that, according to Xi Quan's words, he was indeed a complete bastard.
Ye Qing knew she absolutely couldn't just admit it like that, so she blurted out instinctively, "I said so many nice things about you before that."
Xi Quan glanced at Ye Qing again, his expression seeming to say, "Really? You said something nice about me? Well, thank you."
In summary, it was just "okay, I understand," which was very perfunctory.
Ye Qing felt this wouldn't do and she had to explain things clearly to Xi Quan. With the elevator about to reach the first floor, she was worried that she would be embarrassed if she went outside and someone overheard her. So, before the elevator doors opened, Ye Qing quickly explained, "I told your mom before that I have good taste. Since Xi Quan is my boyfriend, it proves that he is a good person. I won't misjudge him."
"Really?" Xi Quan had actually heard these words, but he did it on purpose. Hearing Ye Qing say this, he still asked in a nonchalant tone.
Ye Qing was still very perfunctory when she heard this. Ye Qing said, "Really, I'm not lying to you. It may not be exactly the same as the original words, but the general meaning is about the same."
"If what you're saying is true, then you really like me."
Just as Xi Quan finished speaking, the elevator arrived. He smiled brightly at Ye Qing and got out of the elevator first.
Ye Qing was a little dizzy from Xi Quan's smile. Just as the elevator doors were about to close with a ding, Ye Qing suddenly realized what Xi Quan had said before he got out of the elevator!
He closed his eyes in regret, pressed the elevator door button, and glared angrily at Xi Quan, who was still standing outside the elevator, smiling at him.
Ye Qing glared coldly at Xi Quan, who had tried to trick her into revealing information. She tried to walk past Xi Quan and leave, but Xi Quan stopped her.
"Let go!" Ye Qing tried to shake Xi Quan, but couldn't. She said angrily.
Xi Quan said, "I can let go, but you can't leave..." As he spoke, Xi Quan was about to let go of Ye Qing, but looking at Ye Qing's appearance, if he let go, Ye Qing would definitely stomp on his foot and leave.
So Xi Quan didn't let go and said, "I really have something to tell you. Now that you've signed the lease, you should think about how to set up the storefront. Putting everything else aside, you need a name for this shop, which is a signboard. While the contractor is still here decorating, let's get the signboard sorted out as well."
Xi Quan was talking about something important. Ye Qing realized she had overlooked it, and after a moment of silence, she said, "I understand, but you should let go first."
"Not leaving?"
"I can tell what's important and what's urgent. I'm not as bored as you," Ye Qing said, rolling her eyes at Xi Quan.
Hearing this, Xi Quan knew Ye Qing wouldn't leave, so he let go of Ye Qing's hand and said, "Let's go, let's go to your shop and see what name you want for it."
"I've decided, I'll name her Aoba."
Xi Quan nodded: "It sounds nice."
Ye Qing returned Xi Quan's look with a "I don't need you to tell me" expression.
“But I think since you’re opening a shop and designing your own clothes, shouldn’t you also give the clothes names or something? These days, everyone’s into brands and stuff,” Xi Quan said.
Ye Qing: "I've decided, I'll call it Qingye. Now that you mention it, I think we should register with the industry and commerce bureau and the tax bureau and get a business license or something."
Xi Quan said, "Of course I want to. I'll take care of it for you."
Just as he finished speaking, Xi Yue came over and, upon hearing Xi Quan's words, asked Ye Qing, "What are you saying? You've decided to open a shop here?"
Ye Qing nodded and told Xi Yue about the shop name and other details.
Afterwards, Xi Yue asked Ye Qing, "Do you still stand by what you said about us cooperating?"
"You'll keep your word." Ye Qing hesitated for a moment, then agreed. After all, he didn't have much money, and with Xi Yue's involvement, his financial difficulties would be alleviated to some extent.
Xi Yue said, "Since this store is our joint venture, I'll handle the business license and trademark registration."
Ye Qing hesitated for a moment before agreeing. Since she was still a student and had to attend classes every day, she could only handle these procedures during her work hours. While others were at work, Ye Qing also had to attend classes. If she could get it done in one go, taking a day off wouldn't be a problem. However, if she couldn't get it done in one go, taking a day off would cause delays. Moreover, with Xi Yue's help, the process should be much faster due to the Xi family's connections.
Xi Quan wanted to help Ye Qing, but he also felt that it wasn't a big deal and that Xi Yue should be able to handle it. After Xi Yue expressed her intention to apply for a business license and trademark registration, Xi Quan didn't say anything and tacitly approved of Xi Yue's approach.
Ye Qing had already inquired about what was needed for obtaining a business license and trademark registration, so when Xi Yue went to apply, Ye Qing gave her all the necessary materials, thinking that it would just be a matter of waiting.
But who knew that this couldn't be done at all.
Or rather, it's not impossible, but the name needs to be changed because the trademark "Qingye" has already been registered. If Ye Qing insists on continuing to use "Qingye," it would be considered an infringement.
Originally, changing the name wouldn't have been a problem, but the key issue now is that Ye Qing has already agreed with Zitai Fashion that the hangtags for the couple's outfits must have the "Qingye" logo. Zitai Fashion has already found a printing factory to start printing the hangtags. If they are all invalidated, the money paid before will be wasted, and they will have to pay again.
Ye Qing was once again in a predicament.
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