Meanwhile, Jiang Wanqing took her child and left the Beijing area to visit Cheng Ran in the southwest.
Meanwhile, Qin Meng, unaware of the surprise that was about to unfold, was working as usual.
Two unexpected guests arrived at her job posting booth. When she looked up and saw Guihua and Xuegang, she was stunned for a moment before they handed her their cards.
"Comrade Qin, don't you remember us? Back at the entrance of our workplace..."
"I remember, I remember." Qin Meng stood up. "What are you doing here?"
The couple looked even thinner and more haggard than when we last met. I figured they must have come to ask for help or something, and I was about to give them some money.
"Comrade Qin, back then you said you were willing to give us a bite to eat, does that still stand?"
Guihua rubbed her hands together. The three of them were barely making ends meet in the Beijing area. Unfortunately, their money-losing daughter, under Jiang Wanqing's protection, was attending a full-time boarding school. Now, not only could they not get close to her, but because of her criminal record, it was impossible for them to find work anywhere.
Seeing that he could barely eat, he had no choice but to swallow his pride and go to Qin Meng. Hearing that she was recruiting here, he immediately came looking for her.
"Uh... of course it counts. How would you like me to help?"
"We don't want money, and we don't want to cause you any trouble. It's just that you're hiring us. Do you think we're a good fit?"
Xue Gang nodded eagerly, swallowing hard. As long as they made money, they would have food to eat, enough to eat and drink, and a place to stay. Then they could continue to plan for the future. Otherwise, with autumn and winter approaching, and the temperature dropping quickly in the northern part of Beijing, they didn't want to freeze to death outside.
"Of course, please register your names first, and I will help you with the onboarding process."
Qin Meng felt it was just a small favor and handed them the registration forms.
After filling out the forms, I took them to their accommodation and even bought them some food out of my own pocket.
While shopping at the store, she saw Huanren.
She was in the food section, and he was in the gift section. They looked like they were picking out gifts for someone. He touched the butterfly decoration and then looked at the woman's coat. The other person must be a woman.
Ever since he made it clear that he didn't like her, Qin Meng hadn't gone to see him. But the thought of what he said about him having someone he liked kept coming back to her, and she found herself walking up to him almost unconsciously, keeping just the right distance to hear him speak...
He finally chose a beautifully packaged set of the Four Treasures of the Study and asked the salesperson to wrap it up for him.
The sales clerk was a talkative person, and immediately started chatting with him, even offering some suggestions.
"Comrade, are you buying this as a gift?"
"yes."
"Is this a gift for someone you like or for a regular friend?" the salesperson asked.
Is there any difference?
Although his answer was not explicit, it basically implied that it was someone he liked; that's just his way of speaking.
Upon hearing this, Qin Meng's fingers unconsciously tightened.
The sales clerk smiled and patiently explained, "There's a big difference. I see you have a respectable job, so giving the Four Treasures of the Study to an ordinary friend is certainly fine. But if it's a gift for someone you like, and the recipient is a girl, you should definitely give her something girly, like the women's coats and shoes you just saw. For example, with autumn and winter coming, a scarf would be the perfect gift."
At the salesperson's suggestion, Huanren's eyes lit up. He looked up and spotted a brown and white checkered scarf.
He pointed and said, "Could you please take that down for me? I want it."
"That's more like it. I'll take it off for you right away, just a moment."
The saleswoman felt she had facilitated a happy marriage and hummed a little tune as she handed the scarf to Huanren.
"Here, feel this material, this texture. It's definitely a good gift for a girl. If you think it's okay, I'll wrap it up for you."
"Okay, wrap it up, no problem."
"You don't want the Four Treasures of the Study anymore, right?"
"I want them all too, and I'll wrap them all up for you." Huanren said as he took out his money. "She's different from ordinary girls, so I have to be prepared for both possibilities."
"Hahaha... You're the most thoughtful and sensible guy I've ever met. Having two plans makes you calm and collected. That's true. Okay, I'll wrap it all up for you. Good luck!"
"Thanks."
While packing the items, the sales clerk continued chatting with Huanren.
"Comrade, if I may ask, is the girl you like someone capable? Not just an ordinary, delicate girl?"
"You guessed right, she's extraordinary. She's the most amazing woman I've ever met, no, the most amazing person. She's talented and capable, and she deserves everyone's love. I once hesitated about whether I could love her, but later... ha, I realized I couldn't, so I came to the Beijing area for her."
Huan Ren spoke with a smile that radiated happiness, but Qin Meng, who was not far away, frowned as she listened.
Does he have a woman like that in his life? Or does she not understand him well enough?
In this Beijing area, there are almost no women who have crossed paths with him and who fit his description...
Then, the sales clerk asked, "Why can't I like it? Is she a married woman? Hahaha... Just kidding."
These words made Qin Meng's eyes widen instantly. The salesperson was joking, but Huan Ren gave a bitter smile after hearing it, proving that the other person had guessed correctly.
Talented, capable, and a married woman...
In Qin Meng's mind, only one person could be thought of—Jiang Wanqing!
The terrifying thought formed in her mind, instantly making her legs go weak...
Huanren likes Jiang Wanqing?!
It is absurd yet filled with irrefutable rationality; only she can be called talented and capable, without a doubt.
Qin Meng took a step forward, wanting to ask Huan Ren for confirmation.
Didn't he know that Jiang Wanqing and Cheng Ran had a good relationship and even had a child? Did he want to be a homewrecker and destroy someone else's family?
He has a bright future ahead of him. Is he really going to risk his future for a secret crush?
But she was distracted, and when she looked up again, Huanren had already walked out of the store. When she chased after him, she couldn't even see him.
"yawn!"
Jiang Wanqing had already taken Nannan on the train for half a day, and it would take another day and night to arrive. The temperature and weather changed along the way, and she couldn't help but sneeze.
"Mommy, wipe it off." Nannan handed her a tissue.
"Thank you, my darling."
"You're welcome, Mom. We'll see Dad soon, right?"
"Of course, Daddy will definitely miss our little girl. Don't cry when you see her!" she joked, hugging her daughter.
"No way, Mom underestimates me. It should be Dad who shouldn't be crying. He must miss me so much after not seeing me for so long."
The child is speaking with more and more maturity, Jiang Wanqing covered her mouth and laughed, pinching the little girl's nose.
"You clever little thing, you're not wrong."
The train traveled south, and the dampness outside the window told them they were getting closer and closer to the southwest...
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