Chapter 118

Qin Xiang answered the phone and asked, "Hello, who is this?"

The person on the other end sneered, "Hey, Mr. Qin, you are a forgetful person, so it's normal that you don't remember me."

Qin Xiang suddenly felt a toothache, "It turns out to be Mr. He, aren't you in Yangcheng?"

"Can't I call you when I'm in Yangcheng?"

Qin Xiang: "..." She took a deep breath to calm herself down, and laughed, "Of course not, I'm just curious about what Mr. He called me about?"

What's the matter? He Chenghua didn't know, but he just wanted to call, so he called. "Nothing."

Qin Xiang was helpless, "Mr. He, then it's okay, I'll hang up first?"

He Chenghua was unhappy again, "I have helped you twice, how can you talk to your benefactor like this?"

"Is there anything wrong with what I said now?" Qin Xiang was puzzled, "I think my attitude is very good, didn't I promise to treat you to dinner after returning to the capital?"

He Chenghua didn't speak for a long time. Just when Qin Xiang thought he had hung up, He Chenghua said again, "Don't forget to treat me to dinner."

Qin Xiang smiled, "You called me from thousands of miles away to remind me, I definitely can't forget." Although the other party was rude, he helped her twice after all. Qin Xiang said patiently, "Mr. He, Happy Mid-Autumn Festival."

He Chenghua was stunned, and before he could answer, the phone was hung up.

He Chenghua murmured, "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival."

He raised his hand and slapped his mouth. Why did he have a mouth?

After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiang was puzzled. She didn't understand why He Chenghua called her, as if he really wanted to piss her off.

A man's heart is like a needle in the sea. If you can't figure it out, just forget about it.

Back at the store entrance, Meng Huaiqing had disappeared. He went into the store, closed the door, and went upstairs. The small space on the second floor was very lively.

Grandpa Ge sat there watching Nian Nian and Xiaomi playing, Qin Yang stood by the window, not knowing what to do, Qin Zhen and Qin Juan had not returned yet, and there was a sound of running water in the kitchen. When he looked over, he saw Meng Huaiqing rolling up his sleeves and slowly picking up the vegetables.

Qin Xiang stood there and said, "Mr. Meng, if you keep picking up like this, you won't have to eat tonight."

Looking at the vegetables, the potatoes were peeled to the size of eggs, and the other vegetables were not worth looking at, so most of them were thrown away.

Meng Huaiqing seemed to know that he was a little bit lazy in picking up, and said shyly, "How about you teach me how to do it? I'm afraid I can't do it well."

Qin Xiang raised her eyelids and began to direct for the sake of dinner.

The chicken had to be chopped into pieces. Meng Huaiqing held the kitchen knife in his hand and chopped it up and down. The muscles on his arm were tensed and formed beautiful lines, and the scar looked a little tricky because of the force.

Qin Xiang couldn't help but observe Meng Huaiqing and found that although Meng Huaiqing looked gentle and elegant, he had a strong body and obviously paid much attention to exercise. Apart from other things, his long legs were slender and powerful, and his waist... a typical male dog waist, but it was covered by the white shirt and could not be seen clearly.

It was a pity.

She moved her eyes up to his hands. His hands were used to holding pens, so he was a little uncomfortable holding a kitchen knife at this time.

Even though he was not used to it, Qin Xiang was still directing. He not only directed how to chop the chicken, but also how to chop the ribs, and then slaughter the fish. Not only did he have to clean it up and wash it, but he also had to cut the fish into slices of even thickness for the boiled fish.

Qin Xiang just commanded without moving her hands. Master Ge brought a stool over and handed it to her, "It's so tiring to stand. Sit down and command."

Qin Xiang thanked him and sat down. Master Ge glanced at Meng Huaiqing who was busy in the kitchen, and said meaningfully, "Some people have had a good life for too long and don't even have the most basic survival skills, so they have such a delicate stomach."

Meng Huaiqing knew he was being talked about, but he was not annoyed. He turned his head and responded with a smile, "Uncle is right."

"Delicate."

A grown man was called delicate, but Meng Huaiqing did not change his expression and nodded, "It will be fine slowly."

Master Ge saw that he did not anger Meng Huaiqing but instead angered himself, so he snorted and turned back to the living room to watch Nian Nian play.

Qin Xiang sat there and said insincerely, "Do you need my help?"

Meng Huaiqing shook his head, "No."

The dishes were finally cleaned up and placed neatly there. Qin Xiang saw that it was already too late to prepare for dinner.

Seeing Meng Huaiqing still standing there, Qin Xiang frowned, "You can go out."

But Meng Huaiqing did not move, and smiled gently, "I'll help you."

Qin Xiang looked at him twice more, only to meet a pair of warm and gentle eyes, but she felt that Meng Huaiqing was a black-bellied man, far from being as simple as he seemed on the surface.

"Whatever you want."

Heat the oil in a wok, add the green onions, ginger and garlic, sauté a few red peppers, and then pour the blanched chicken into the wok and stir-fry quickly.

Watching her movements, Meng Huaiqing said, "I will be very happy to eat the food you cook."

Qin Xiang looked at him, "Mr. Meng, if you are here to flatter me, you can go out."

"I won't say anything, I just work." Meng Huaiqing smiled again, but he didn't go out.

The kitchen space is small, just right for one person, but it would be a bit crowded for two people. If Meng Huaiqing stood there, Qin Xiang couldn't go out. If she wanted to get something, she had to let Meng Huaiqing get it for her.

Meng Huaiqing was not flustered, but was slow and even said, "Qin Xiang, can you teach me how to cook?"

Qin Xiang asked curiously, "You want to learn how to cook? Don't you guys have chefs who cook for you?"

Then she asked, "Since you have a bad stomach, why don't you let the chef accompany you to the mainland."

Meng Huaiqing said, "It's inconvenient."

As for why it was inconvenient, Meng Huaiqing refused to say.

But Meng Huaiqing watched and noted down Qin Xiang's movements, including how much salt and soy sauce she put in.

You can't really want to learn how to cook, right?

Qin Xiang was puzzled, but Meng Huaiqing said, "I hope to cook for you one day."

Huh, is this a love talk?

Qin Xiang decided to play dumb.

Meng Huaiqing was understanding and refused to say anything.

With the cooperation of the two, dinner was finally ready. There was a large table full of dishes, which was particularly rich. Because of Meng Huaiqing, they not only ate swimming crabs, but also other seafood, large squids, sea prawns, and scallops made by Qin Xiang into vermicelli scallops.

There were many people and many dishes.

Qin Yang and Mi Hongjun felt very complicated when they learned that these dishes were prepared by Meng Huaiqing.

Qin Yang was irritable and Mi Hongjun felt sloppy, but the food was so delicious that he couldn't help but eat.

As a result, Mi Hongjun kept looking at Meng Huaiqing while eating. He was caught by Meng Huaiqing and hurriedly looked away, which was a bit wolfish.

At this time, someone knocked on the door. Qin Yang was about to get up when Meng Huaiqing stood up and said, "It should have been delivered."

He got up and went out. After a while, he took two bottles of wine and a few bottles of soda. When he saw the wine, Master Ge's eyes lit up. "Good wine, fill it up quickly."

At this moment, Master Ge was particularly nice to Meng Huaiqing, and then said to Qin Yang, "Let's have another drink."

Because of Meng Huaiqing, Qin Yang was in a bad mood today. As a result, he not only had to eat the dishes brought by others, but also had to drink the wine brought by others. What's more terrible is that Meng Huaiqing was sitting opposite him, smiling and talking to his sister shamelessly.

It was so mad.

Mi Hongjun said, "Mr. Meng brought delicious seafood."

Meng Huaiqing smiled, "I'm glad you like it. I'll have someone send it to me again when I have the chance."

Listen, this is the arrogance of the rich. Qin Yang said, "Mr. Meng, don't worry about it."

Meng Huaiqing seemed not to hear the disgust in his words, and said in a gentle manner, "Don't worry about it. It's a piece of cake. What matters most is that everyone likes it."

Seeing that Qin Yang looked unhappy, Qin Juan took a big crab and put it in the bowl of the third brother, "Third brother, taste it, it tastes very delicious. Look, Nian Nian has eaten a little."

Qin Yang glanced at Nian Nian. The little guy ate happily. He didn't dare to eat too much crab, so he ate shrimp and sea fish. His little face was bulging with food.

Qin Yang was silent, but with the children and Mr. Ge around, the dinner went smoothly.

After dinner, Master Ge was no longer annoying and went to the next door with Meng Huaiqing.

Qin Yang sat there with a bad look on his face. Mi Hongjun whispered, "Third brother, Mr. Meng seems to be a good person."

Hearing this, Qin Yang suddenly looked up at him and glared, "Even you have been bribed. Don't say you don't want to see him and Qin Xiang together."

"It's not a question of whether I want to or not, but a question of whether Qin Xiang likes it or not." Mi Hongjun was in a complicated mood. He did like Qin Xiang before, but this kind of liking was more like admiration, a kind of brother's liking for his sister. After knowing that there was no possibility between him and Qin Xiang, Mi Hongjun didn't bother about it. Just be a brother, it's not bad. And he could see that there was a big gap between him and Meng Huaiqing. He has a good character and is a good match for Qin Xiang, so although he feels jealous, he doesn't feel too bad.

Qin Yang said angrily, "He is useless."

Yes, in Qin Yang's opinion, whether it is Jie Zong or Mi Hongjun, each one is more suitable for Qin Xiang than Meng Huaiqing. Although they are a little younger and not mature enough, they are more obedient.

It's a pity that Qin Xiang doesn't like any of them. On the contrary, her attitude towards Meng Huaiqing is a little different. Qin

Xiang doesn't want to date anyone now, but what about in the future?

What if he really gets together with Meng Huaiqing and is bullied by the cannibals in Gangcheng, how can he protect his sister?

It's quite depressing. It's still because he is not strong enough.

Qin Yang feels a little bad.

Qin Xiang could see the mood of the third brother, and she didn't plan to persuade him. Some things are useless to talk about, and you still have to let it go on your own.

Seeing Mi Hongjun playing cards with Nian Nian, Qin Xiang suddenly asked, "Xiaomi, what did Hao Jingjing come to see you for this afternoon?" It would have been

better if she didn't ask. As soon as she asked, Mi Hongjun's face turned red, and he stopped playing cards, stood up and left, "I drank too much and went back to sleep."

Qin Xiang saw that he was disgusted, and hurriedly grabbed him, "You only drank half a glass of wine. With your alcohol tolerance, it's just enough to relieve your craving. Why are you drunk? Tell me clearly, what happened between you and Hao Jingjing?"

"Nothing happened." Mi Hongjun's face was like a big red cloth, and he didn't dare to look at Qin Xiang. He broke free from her grip and said, "I'm leaving."

He disappeared quickly on the stairs.

Qin Xiang frowned, did something happen between Hao Jingjing and Mi Hongjun?

At this time, Qin Juan said, "They were all in the university town. I saw Hao Jingjing went to see Xiaomi several times."

Qin Xiang laughed, "Xiaomi wouldn't be in love, would she?"

Although Hao Jingjing was three years older than Mi Hongjun, she was really outstanding and had a sisterly demeanor.

I didn't expect that the two of them could be together.

But, she had agreed with Mi Hongjun to go to the capital, so was it appropriate for her to take Mi Hongjun away?

Qin Xiang was a little dizzy after drinking a lot of wine, so forget it, don't think about it.

After packing up everything, Qin Juan took Qin Niannian and prepared to go back, and He Liping also had to go back to the dormitory to sleep.

The room suddenly became empty.

After Qin Xiang finished washing and was standing in front of the window to dry her hair, she heard the car engine start. She opened the curtain and looked out. Meng Huaiqing had just got in the car.

The car window opened, Meng Huaiqing stuck his head out and looked up. Qin Xiang quickly lowered the curtain.

When she looked again, the car had already left. Qin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, the words Meng Huaiqing said to her last night still had a great impact.

Although she said before that she could find a man to be her bed partner, she never did it, mainly because she couldn't get over it in her heart.

Meng Huaiqing's words made her heart completely confused.

It's not that she likes Meng Huaiqing very much, but she admires him more. She feels relaxed when she is with him and he is not annoying.

But if they are really together...

forget it, she is busy.

Qin Xiang rubbed his face and went to bed.

He drank a little bit of wine, and the alcohol made him feel intoxicated, so he slept very soundly.

The next day was October 6th, and he had to go back to the capital today.

Just after breakfast, Meng Huaiqing brought the plane ticket, "The flight is at noon, and you will arrive in the capital at four or five in the afternoon, so you won't be late for dinner."

Meng Huaiqing never mentioned what happened yesterday, nor did he mention what happened the night before, which made Qin Xiang feel relieved.

Qin Xiang smiled and nodded, and gave him the money. Meng Huaiqing did not refuse, "Thank you."

Meng Huaiqing shook his head, "I should thank you for giving me a wonderful night."

This made people think about it. If you know that it is Mid-Autumn Festival, you might think that something happened between them.

Qin Xiang did not respond, but turned around and said, "I'm going back to pack my things. See you again if we have the chance."

Meng Huaiqing nodded, "Okay."

He could not help but sigh. Being a boss is sometimes good and sometimes not.

The good thing is that he can be the boss, but the bad thing is that he has to deal with many troubles.

"Qin Xiang."

Qin Xiang turned around and met Meng Huaiqing's eyes. "Anything else?"

Meng Huaiqing smiled. "I'm going back to Hong Kong for a while. Is there anything I need to bring?"

Qin Xiang thought about it and shook her head. "Nothing. If it's convenient, bring a few more fashion magazines."

Meng Huaiqing nodded, "Okay."

Another chance to meet.

Meng Huaiqing was in a good mood. "I'll take you to Hong Kong to play if there's a chance."

Qin Xiang really didn't have much interest in this. Although the development of Hong Kong was good, she really didn't like the social atmosphere. But she still nodded, "Okay."

After packing her luggage, she went to see her fourth sister again and inspected the two stores again. Qin Xiang found that Miao Xiaofeng seemed to be in better spirits.

Miao Xiaofeng said, "Boss, I will definitely work hard in the future."

Seeing that her eyes were a little dark, Qin Xiang couldn't help asking, "Can you tell me how you figured it out?"

She certainly hopes that her employees will work hard, but she also doesn't want them to get stuck in a dead end.

Miao Xiaofeng's eyes were red, "My mother is sick."

Because she was sick, she had to spend money on treatment. Her salary was the highest in the family. If she lost this job, it would undoubtedly make their family worse. She thought about it herself and found that there was a big gap between her and Qin Yang, and Qin Yang was indeed not interested in her. She thought about it all night, and whether she figured it out or not, she decided to give up.

The boss was right, because it was not worth it for a man to make herself like this. People not only have love but also family affection.

Qin Xiang nodded, went back to the house and took out an envelope for her, "This is a bonus for you. Third brother said that you have worked very hard in this short time. Xiaofeng, I believe you are a very good person. We women should not blindly focus on men. Whether there is a man or not, we must live well. Finding a congenial relationship is much better than forcing it. Work hard, bring in more new people, and accumulate experience. My goal has never been just two stores. Do you understand what I mean?"

Miao Xiaofeng is very smart and her mind works quickly, but she is a little sensitive and has her own little thoughts.

As long as it does not harm the store, Qin Xiang does not mind using such people. If

they are used well, they will be helpful to the store, and if they are not used well, they can be sent away.

She is not a philanthropist, and she will not keep people here to cause trouble for herself just because Miao Xiaofeng's mother is sick.

How could Miao Xiaofeng not understand what this meant? She nodded hurriedly, "I will definitely do it well."

Qin Xiang smiled, "That's right. We women should be beautiful even without men."

After lunch, Qin Xiang took Mi Hongjun and Zhao Ping to the provincial capital airport on a tricycle.

Before leaving, Qin Xiang specifically asked Mi Hongjun what he thought. If he regretted it, he could stay. But after thinking about it, Mi Hongjun decided to go to the capital. "I can't be limited to the provincial capital. The capital is the center of our China. I have to go and see it anyway."

When saying this, Mi Hongjun didn't dare to look into Qin Xiang's eyes.

Fortunately, Qin Xiang didn't ask too much about him and Hao Jingjing. He just nodded and said, "Okay, just think it through."

After all, it was Mi Hongjun's emotional problem. Qin Xiang made his own decision and didn't say much.

Besides, it's not like they won't come back.

When they arrived at the airport, before they entered, they saw someone doing an interview not far away, and Mi Hongjun hid behind her.

But Qin Xiangman was only about 1.68 meters tall, and Mi Hongjun, a 1.8-meter-tall and thin man, was not able to hide behind her. He was still seen.

Hao Jingjing gave the microphone to someone else and ran over quickly, "Mi Hongjun."

Mi Hongjun wanted to run, but Zhao Ping grabbed him, "You're about to get on the plane, why are you running?"

Mi Hongjun heard it, yes, he was about to get on the plane, why was he running, could Hao Jingjing follow him to the capital?

Then he stood up straight, stood there with a red face and said, "What do you want from me?"

Hao Jingjing came closer, said a few words to Qin Xiang first, then looked at Mi Hongjun, "Do you think I can't do anything to you if you run to the capital?"

Mi Hongjun didn't say anything.

Hao Jingjing was speechless, "Are you a man? Can't you give me a straight answer?"

Unfortunately, Mi Hongjun was a real man, but he didn't give me a straight answer and ran away again.

Hao Jingjing sighed and said to Qin Xiang who was watching the excitement, "Xiangxiang, we are good friends."

Qin Xiang was very happy, "What are you two doing..."

Hao Jingjing laughed, "I like him, but he is still pretentious. He even kissed me and he still wants to be irresponsible."

"Good guy." Qin Xiang was shocked. He didn't expect that they both kissed.

Hao Jingjing didn't look embarrassed at all, and smiled and said, "It's okay for him to go to the capital with you, I approved it, but you have to help me keep an eye on him, don't let other women fool him, this guy is too easy to fool."

Qin Xiang held back her laughter, "Don't say kissing is also a lie."

Hao Jingjing laughed and didn't answer directly, just asked Qin Xiang for help.

Qin Xiang couldn't help but agree, after all, they had kissed, Mi Hongjun wanted to run away?

Haha.

Hao Jingjing had a mission to do when she came out, and she had to leave quickly after saying a few words, but it was a pity that Mi Hongjun was not caught.

Qin Xiang took Zhao Ping to the boarding gate, and Mi Hongjun also ran over, "Finally left."

Qin Xiang said meaningfully, "Not bad."

Mi Hongjun was puzzled, "What?"

"Praise you for your ability." Zhao Ping passed by and left this sentence.

Mi Hongjun finally understood from the two people's meaningful expressions, and his face turned red.

After getting on the plane, Zhao Ping couldn't laugh anymore. He was tense again. He sat there like a zombie, not daring to move, for fear that he would fall if he moved a little more.

Mi Hongjun, on the other hand, had gone through the process of not blushing and being as thick-skinned as a city wall. He became excited after a while.

Qin Xiang was so happy that she sat there and asked him about his relationship with Hao Jingjing.

Then Mi Hongjun started to play dead again.

If you don't say it, you don't know.

After getting off the plane and going outside, he saw someone holding a sign with Qin Xiang's name on it.

Did someone pick her up at the airport?