Chapter 101
But this time it might really be just a coincidence.
After all, before coming here, even Qin Xiang didn't know that her third brother would bring them here to eat roast duck. Of course, Meng Huaiqing's changes along the way also left a shadow in Qin Xiang's heart. If she said that Meng Huaiqing didn't have that much interest in her, Qin Xiang herself knew that this was self-deception.
Looking at the man in front of her with a gentle smile and bright eyes full of joy, Qin Xiang hadn't spoken yet when she heard Qin Yang say, "It's indeed a coincidence. Those who know would think it's a coincidence, but those who don't would think that Mr. Meng has some special ability on us and can know our movements at any time."
Meng Huaiqing was stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and then waved his hands, "I can't do such a thing. I came here tonight to have dinner with a friend, so I won't disturb you for now." After
he said this, Qin Xiang saw a man in his forties standing behind Meng Huaiqing. Judging from his clothes, he must not be from an ordinary family, but rich or noble.
Qin Xiang saw that the third brother was a little embarrassed, so she stood up and said, "Then we won't bother Mr. Meng."
But Mr. Meng was dissatisfied, "We agreed that you should call me Meng Huaiqing or Huaiqing."
Qin Xiang said, "Okay, Meng Huaiqing."
It was too ridiculous to call him by his name directly, and it was too intimate. Although they were a little familiar with each other, she really couldn't call him by his name.
Meng Huaiqing was in a good mood, "Then you guys eat first, and we'll go in."
Meng Huaiqing nodded to the three people, and then led the guests inside. After
everyone went in, Qin Yang snorted.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but frown, and wanted to say something to the third brother, but Jie Zong was there, so she stopped talking.
After the incident, they were a little distracted during the meal. After dinner, the three of them went back to the guesthouse to rest. Qin Xiang waited at the door for a while, and Qin Yang came over. "That Mr. Meng, stay away from him from now on."
Qin Xiang disagreed, "Third brother, has Mr. Meng ever done anything outrageous or wronged us?"
"That's not the case." Qin Yang frowned, "But he obviously has bad intentions towards you. You are not suitable for him."
Qin Xiang has always known the temper of the third brother. She didn't want to say anything to him, but seeing that the third brother's attitude towards Meng Huaiqing was getting worse and worse, she had to say it, "Third brother, put aside the fact that he is a Hong Kong businessman and his previous help to us, he is also the nephew of Master Ge and the landlord of our house. He didn't do anything excessive, he just wanted to make friends with us, and didn't say anything excessive to me. Why should I draw a clear line with him directly?"
Qin Yang looked embarrassed, "But his attitude is very obvious."
"So what if his attitude is obvious? He didn't say it. I can still be self-indulgent and tell him that he should stop liking me, but it won't work." Qin Xiang frowned and said, "Third brother, Mr. Meng is a very good person. I can't deny that talking to him can help me see a lot of things in the outside world, and talking to him is also like being bathed in spring breeze. Before things develop to the point of love, I can't refuse to draw a clear line with such an excellent person like him."
She paused, "Of course, no one can predict the matter of feelings. I may like him or not, but this is a problem between the two of us. I know that third brother is worried that I will marry the wrong person, and that I will have difficulty moving forward in a family like the wealthy family in Hong Kong. But those are things that are out of reach. I don't know if they will happen. If I give up because of choking, how can I move on? "Go, can there be a man who approaches me and I will drive him away? Can I only date old men or half-grown boys? Third brother, you know, this is impossible."
Qin Yang couldn't argue with Qin Xiang, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Meng Huaiqing won't work anyway. It will be very painful for you once you enter a family like that." Qin Xiang laughed
, "Who said that we have to get married if we are together? I have entered the tomb of marriage once, and I will never take the second step easily. Of course, this is all in the future. At least I can't get married in these four years. I admire Meng Huaiqing, but I don't necessarily have to be with him. There are so many people I admire. Can I be with them all? I know that you are worried about me, third brother, but there is no use worrying about things that haven't happened. The most important thing is to live well in the present."
"I can't argue with you," Qin Yang's face flushed, and he left these words in anger and went back to his room.
Qin Xiang laughed, sighed helplessly, turned around and opened the door, only to see the door of the room opposite opened and Jie Zong came out.
Qin Xiang nodded to him, went into the room, took some clothes to change and went out to take a shower, but Jie Zong was still standing there, so Qin Xiang asked, "Are you waiting for me for something?"
Jie Zong hesitated for a moment, shook his head again, "No."
He turned around and left.
Qin Xiang felt puzzled and confused, so he went to wash up.
Perhaps because he was very excited about going to college for the first time, Qin Xiang woke up early in the morning. The weather in the capital was still a little hot in early September, but Qin Xiang was sweating all over as soon as he got up and packed his things. He went to wash up with a basin, and when he came back, Qin Yang also came out.
Perhaps because the conversation between the brother and sister last night did not comfort him, Qin Yang's face was still very ugly.
Qin Xiang was helpless, "Third brother, don't be angry, just let it go. You just need to know that your sister won't suffer easily."
"I know." Qin Yang was full of mourning. How could he not know that Meng Huaiqing was outstanding? At least among the men he knew, there was no one better than Meng Huaiqing. Good family background, high education, ability, and success at a young age, this is what many people envy.
But what kind of family are they, even if he knows that his sister is outstanding enough and will be outstanding in the future, it is not easy to make up for the gap between the two.
If the two of them really have a time to be together, how should he protect his sister?
After breakfast, the three of them went to Tsinghua University with big and small bags.
Tsinghua University has a long history. After the college entrance examination was resumed, it has taken a leading position. Every year, the number of students admitted by Tsinghua University in each province is fixed, so those who can be admitted to Tsinghua University are all the best in each province.
So at this time, every seemingly inconspicuous student you meet may be the top student in a province.
In a word, it is not uncommon to be the top student in a province or a city at Tsinghua University.
Qin Xiang worked so hard for so long and finally stepped into the campus of her dreams. She was actually quite excited.
The same was true for Jie Zong next to her. He straightened his back and looked at the campus with pride.
"Let's go in."
The only one who was not excited or envious was probably Qin Yang. He knew his own weight and he didn't have any talent for studying.
Qin Xiang nodded and followed with a smile. Jie Zong looked at her back and noticed that some people were looking at her. He couldn't help but frown and hurriedly followed.
After entering the campus, seniors came to help lead the way and carry the luggage.
Qin Xiang looked at Jie Zong, "Why don't you go to your major to report first, and we can have lunch together at noon?"
Jie Zong refused without a second thought, "Since we are here together, let's go together, this way we will know where each other's dormitories are."
Qin Xiang thought it was okay, the two of them still had to sort out materials later, so they went to Qin Xiang's fashion design major together.
The fashion design major has only been opened for a few years, and it is still part of the Academy of Fine Arts. The student who guided them introduced the school to them as they walked.
The other party was willing to help with the luggage, but Qin Yang didn't need it at all. Carrying the luggage was like playing, so the other party gave up.
When they arrived at the reporting location, they took out the notice, filled in the information, handled various procedures, and then got the dormitory key and went to the dormitory.
The campus of Tsinghua University is large enough. It took a while to walk from the reporting place to the dormitory building, and finally we arrived at some four- or five-story dormitory buildings.
The dormitory building was newly painted with white plaster, and there were even some paintings on it, which looked very beautiful.
The senior who led the way said, "This building is the dormitory building of your Academy of Fine Arts. The dormitory of the fashion design major is also in this building."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "This is easy to find."
"Yes," the senior laughed, "This building is repainted and painted with new paintings almost every year, which is also a major landscape of the school."
When they arrived in front of the dormitory building, the senior said something to the dormitory aunt and took them in.
Qin Xiang's dormitory is on the second floor, which is convenient, but the dormitory building is a tube building with rooms facing north and south. If you are assigned to the north, you will never see the sun.
Fortunately, Qin Xiang is lucky. The dormitory is facing south, and the room is bright as soon as the door is opened. Qin Xiang and
his friends came early. There was only one person in the dormitory. It seemed that he had packed his things early and was leaning on the head of the bed to read.
When he noticed someone coming in, he just nodded politely to Qin Xiang and continued reading. Since someone was reading, Qin Xiang and others didn't want to make too much noise.
The senior said, "Okay, I'll take you here. If you need help, you can always ask seniors for help on campus."
Qin Xiang thanked them and personally escorted them out. After entering the room, she saw Qin Yang and Jie Zong helping her make the bed.
Qin Xiang thought for a while and said, "I'd better live in the upper bunk."
Qin Yang frowned, "The upper bunk is not safe and not convenient enough."
Qin Xiang shook her head, "Let's live in the upper bunk."
Maybe she won't live in the dormitory in the future. What's the point of occupying the lower bunk? It's inconvenient to go back and forth. It's better to
live in the upper bunk to save trouble. In the end, Qin Xiang chose the upper bunk by the window, spread the cattail mat on it, and then put the mattress and cool mat on it. The blanket and pillow will be complete. As for the washbasin and other things, they are placed under the bed, and the clothes and luggage bags are placed in the cabinet corresponding to the bed at the door when you enter the house.
Qin Yang took out a lock from his bag and re-scraped it. Qin Xiang said, "Let's do this first. Go report to Jie Zong first. I can clean up by myself later."
The three of them left, and the girl didn't look up again.
Qin Xiang didn't pay attention. They didn't know each other, so it was fine this way.
Jie Zong was a physics major, and no matter where he reported or where he lived, he was not close to Qin Xiang.
Qin Yang couldn't help but complain, "It's not good that this school is big. It's hard to walk."
"What else can I do? My place is full of girls' dormitories, and it's normal to have boys' dormitories here." They were all men and women in their twenties, and no one could guarantee that there would be any problems if they were too close.
Good study does not mean good character, and being too close is unsafe and inconvenient.
After Jie Zong had packed up, it was almost noon. Qin Yang said, "Let's go. I'll treat you to a meal. I'll take a rest in the afternoon and go back early tomorrow morning."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay, but I can't see you off."
According to what the senior just said, on the first day of school, you report, receive textbooks, and hold class meetings. On the second day, you go straight to class. There is almost no time to buffer. This is also the tradition of Tsinghua University. The style is more rigorous, unlike the Capital University next door, where the academic style is open and free.
Qin Yang didn't care. The three of them didn't go outside. They planned to try the cafeteria of Tsinghua University. They found an empty table and sat down. Qin Yang went to get food, and Jie Zong and Qin Xiang sat there waiting.
Jie Zong said, "If you need any help, come to me."
Qin Xiang didn't think she needed any help, but she nodded and agreed, "You too." Jie
Zong hummed, looked around and said, "Let's get used to it for two days, and then we can sort out the materials together. We can use our spare time or the evenings. I heard that the library here is open to the public and you can study on your own. There are also many lecture halls that can be used."
Qin Xiang said, "We can also split up, for example, you can sort out the math while I sort out the English, so that we can be more efficient."
"But one person can only sort out his own thoughts, and two people can still discuss it." Jie Zong was a little stubborn on this point, "I think it's better for two people to work together."
He looked at her seriously and said, "What do you think?"
Qin Xiang's scalp tingled, "Let's talk about it later, and see if the time can be matched, otherwise it will be useless for you to teach when I'm resting."
Jie Zong didn't say anything, he stood up, "I'll go help the third brother."
The third brother was really affectionate.
Qin Xiang sat there waiting, and soon the two came back with the food.
Qin Yang ordered a lot, but thanks to the two men, he couldn't finish it.
After lunch, Qin Yang and Jie Zong sent Qin Xiang back to the dormitory. When they got downstairs, they said goodbye. "You must pay attention to safety and don't go out when you have nothing to do."
Qin Xiang smiled and nodded, but she was destined not to do this. She came to see the current capital, how could she not find a place to buy a storefront to prepare for the new store in the future.
Qin Yang probably knew that she would not listen, so he said, "Remember to discuss with Jie Zong if there is anything. The power of two people is always greater than that of one person."
Qin Xiang still nodded obediently, "Okay, I know."
Qin Yang wanted to say more, but Qin Xiang interrupted him, "Third brother, you are so long-winded."
Qin Yang laughed angrily, "Okay, if you find me annoying, I won't say anything, I'm leaving."
Standing there and watching Qin Yang leave, Qin Xiang felt that she really went to college.
In Shandong Province, she was the top student in science and was envied by others, but when she arrived at Tsinghua University, there were top students everywhere and she was no longer noticeable.
When I returned to the dormitory, I found that several other people in the dormitory had also arrived. They were talking at this time. When they saw Qin Xiang coming in, one of them couldn't help but exclaimed, "You are so beautiful."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "You are also very beautiful, thank you."
The girl who sat on the opposite porch looked up and glanced at Qin Xiang and curled her lips.
Qin Xiang didn't know the other party, so she ignored her. The girl who just praised her whispered, "My name is Bei Nannan, I'm from Jinshi, and I'm quite familiar with the capital. Let's talk if you have anything to say."
It can be seen that Bei Nannan is a cheerful person, so Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Okay, I will definitely not be polite to you if I have something to say."
Bei Nannan smiled happily again.
Now five of the six people in the dormitory have arrived, and there is still one left.
In the afternoon, Bei Nannan called a few of them to go around the campus together. Except for the one who was reading at the beginning, everyone else followed.
Qin Xiang was no exception.
Everyone was very curious about Tsinghua University, and Bei Nannan's advantage came out. "I came to the school with my brother last year, so I have visited it once."
Another girl named Dingxiang enviously said, "That's great, I have never been out of our county before."
Bei Nannan was shocked and asked with wide eyes, "Why?"
Dingxiang was a little embarrassed, "We are poor, I only left our county for the first time when I took the college entrance examination. Later, after the results of the college entrance examination were released, I went to the city again to collect the bonus. I have never been out at other times."
Bei Nannan was shocked, "It's incredible."
Dingxiang lowered her head and tugged at her collar in embarrassment.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "It's nothing. Now that we've been admitted to university, we can see a wider world and go further in the future."
Dingxiang nodded hurriedly with a shy smile on her lips, "My mother said the same thing to me. She said I'm the golden phoenix that flew out of the chicken coop. Don't be afraid. Just keep moving forward boldly. I have surpassed many people."
Qin Xiang was about to agree with her, but Bei Nannan couldn't help but curled her lips, "That's because your mother doesn't know how big the world outside is and how many capable people there are."
These words put an end to Dingxiang's smile, and she lowered her head and said nothing.
Bei Nannan pulled Qin Xiang and said, "Come on, I'll introduce you to the campus."
Qin Xiang turned around and glanced at Ding Xiang. Another classmate, Zhao Wenna, was comforting her. Ding Xiang shook her head and followed.
After the afternoon stroll, Qin Xiang and the others returned to the dormitory.
Although they only spent a short time together, they could roughly see the personalities of several people.
Bei Nannan has a very cheerful personality, but she is a bit snobbish. She talked to her intimately almost the entire afternoon, probably because she was wearing better clothes. She was indifferent to Zhao Wenna, and was not friendly to Ding Xiang. What she said was a bit hurtful.
Zhao Wenna is from Northeast China. She has the boldness of Northeast China people, but she is very delicate.
Ding Xiang is from Henan Province. Her family is not well off. She is shy and introverted, but has a good temper.
As for the other student who did not come out with them, according to Bei Nannan, her name is Guan Yuping, she is from the capital, and is said to be the top scorer in science in the capital. She has participated in many national competitions and has a sense of pride. She disdains to be with them.
The remaining student has not come yet, and it is not known whether she can make it to the class meeting in the evening.
At six o'clock in the evening, Qin Xiang and others were preparing to go out for the class meeting, and saw a girl rushing over with a lot of bags, "Make way, make way, make way."
The girl was petite, with dark skin, and came in from outside with a bundle in one hand, and sat down on the lower bunk.
Bei Nannan screamed, "Don't sit on my bed."
The girl stood up quickly and patted her hands, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."
Her things were still scattered on the ground, but she was very embarrassed.
Qin Xiang glanced at her things and went over to pick them up and put them on the empty bunk next to her bed, "This is the only empty bed left, you can stay here."
Meilin looked at her gratefully and clasped her hands, "...Thank you."
Qin Xiang smiled, "It's okay. Now everyone has to go to the class meeting, why don't you clean up when you come back?"
"Okay." Meilin seemed to be very strong, she grabbed another bag and threw it on the bunk easily, she clapped her hands and laughed, "Let's go."
Meilin's skin was a little dark, and when she smiled, she showed a mouthful of white teeth, which looked particularly festive.
But Bei Nannan seemed to be very disgusted, and shouted at the door, "Qin Xiang, let's go, it will be too late if we don't leave now."
Qin Xiang nodded and said to Meilin, "Let's go, come back and pack together."
School has just started, and everyone is unfamiliar with each other, but basically everyone is traveling in the same dormitory. This is the good thing about young people, they have fewer thoughts, and even if everyone is not familiar with each other, they can quickly get familiar with each other and walk out together while talking about their hometowns.
Qin Xiang's dormitory is no exception. All the way, I heard Bei Nannan chattering, while others spoke very little.
At this time, everyone spoke Mandarin a little stiffly, and with their own accents, and they inevitably felt embarrassed when they spoke.
Qin Xiang didn't care, she just listened carefully. Bei Nannan seemed to look down on them and whispered to Qin Xiang, "They all seem to be very unsophisticated."
Qin Xiang couldn't help frowning, "You're saying bad things about people behind their backs."
Bei Nannan stuck out her tongue, "I won't say anything."
Qin Xiang was determined to keep a proper distance from her. She came to study, not to make enemies.
When they arrived at the classroom, some people were already sitting there. There were only about 30 people in their major, men and women mixed together, and it looked particularly lively.
Qin Xiang even saw a boy with long hair, whose face was prettier than the girls.
She also saw another girl wearing jeans very fashionably, with big perms, sitting there and being particularly conspicuous.
In comparison, the few people in Qin Xiang's dormitory were particularly plain.
Bei Nannan murmured, "They are all dressed so...fashionably."
Everyone found a place to sit down. Bei Nannan originally wanted Qin Xiang to sit next to her, but she saw Qin Xiang sitting next to Ding Xiang. She couldn't help but curl her lips and said, "Qin Xiang, sit here."
Qin Xiang shook her head, "I'll sit here." She pointed to the door, "The teacher seems to be here."
The person who came in was a young man in his twenties, but he was holding a stack of documents in his hands, and he was obviously not a student.
As expected, the young teacher stood on the podium and cleared his throat, "Hello everyone, I am the counselor of our class, and I am also a graduating student. From now on, I will lead our class. If you have any questions, you can come to me."
As he said that, he wrote his name on the blackboard: Li Minghui.
Li Minghui looked at the students in the audience and smiled, "You will be together for four years in the future. There are relatively few people in our major, so you must stay united when you have something to do."
Ding Xiang next to him whispered, "Our counselor is so young."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Indeed, he is not very old."
On the podium, Li Minghui explained some things that freshmen need to pay attention to, where to take classes, where to take a shower and eat, all listed clearly.
"My office is on the third floor of this building, in the office of the Academy of Fine Arts. You can come to see me there if you have any questions." He
then explained the issue of the election of class leaders in the future, but for now there must be a temporary monitor, so Li Minghui asked if anyone was willing to serve as the temporary monitor.
To be honest, this kind of thing is a matter of standing out, and there are indeed many people who are eager to make a move. Bei Nannan has already raised her hand, "I was the league secretary of our class when I was in high school."
Others also raised their hands to participate, "I have been the class monitor since elementary school."
In the end, Li Minghui selected the class monitor and let Bei Nannan temporarily serve as the league secretary, "This is it for now, we have to elect again in a month. In addition, starting this year, the school will start military training for half a month."