Chapter 149

Qin Xiang was a little depressed. If it wasn't a bad time to leave now, she would definitely leave immediately and not want to stay for a second longer.

Wen Yanan saw that Qin Xiang was also a little embarrassed. At the beginning, she went to Qin Xiang for Jie Zong and asked if she had said the same thing to the big boss of Gangcheng. Now think about it, if it was her, she would not be happy.

But now that everyone is here, she can't be embarrassed any longer. Wen Yanan asked, "When did you come back?"

Qin Xiang said politely, "I came back on the 28th."

"Oh, Jie Zong came back as soon as the holiday came."

Then there was silence again.

In fact, when Jie Zong was on holiday, he wanted to go find Qin Xiang and come back together, but thinking about the mess between the two of them, he just looked at each other outside the store and came back by himself.

Qin Xiang didn't say anything, Zhao Wenbo tried to smooth things over, "It's good to be back after the Chinese New Year, let's get together, let's have lunch here at noon, and chat for a while."

"No, we have to go to Jie Zong's grandmother's house later, so we won't disturb him here." Director Jie only found out about what Jie Zong and Wen Yanan had done later, and he felt very embarrassed at the moment. He said a few polite words and stood up to say goodbye.

Qin Xiang didn't leave in a hurry, but followed them to see him off.

Zhao Wenbo smiled only after the Xie family left. "Let's not talk about the past. You have to stay today and we can have a good chat."

Qin Xiang smiled and said, "I'd love to eat the food cooked by Teacher Jiang."

Jiang Manling sat down next to him. "Okay, no problem."

But she asked curiously, "Did you have a fight with Xie Zong?"

"It wasn't really a fight." Qin Xiang shook her head. "At most, we just had a disagreement. He is still young, and I can't really argue with him."

Jiang Manling nodded. "That's right. Xie Zong is a good kid, and Dean Xie is not bad either. It's just that Xie Zong's mother is a little arrogant because she is the vice-president. Don't take it to heart if she says something unpleasant."

"No." For people who have nothing to do with you, the past is the past. Who would still remember the past?

Huang Rong also came when it was almost time for dinner. After all, the two families were relatives, and she and Qin Xiang were familiar with each other. The three of them chatted in Zhao Qian's room, and naturally talked about Zhao Qian and Qin Yang.

Zhao Qian shyly glanced at Qin Xiang and said, "That's it."

Huang Rong suppressed her laughter, "Then what did your aunt say?"

Zhao Qian was even more embarrassed, and looked unwilling to say more, "What else can I say, that's it."

In fact, her parents were not very satisfied with Qin Yang at first. After all, she graduated from a teachers' college, and her family was all intellectuals, but Qin Yang was a self-employed person who didn't even go to high school. Her parents felt that they were not from the same world and were not optimistic.

But fortunately, her parents did not say anything to stop them, and allowed them to date. Her mother only told her in private that she must not do that with men before getting married.

The two have been dating for several months, and the relationship is going well. Although her parents like Qin Xiang, they are also suspicious of Qin Yang. They have met him by chance several times and secretly observed him. A while ago, they called Qin Yang home again. Her father said something to Qin Yang, and then her parents no longer objected to her and Qin Yang.

But when she asked Qin Yang, Qin Yang didn't say anything, just told her not to worry.

Zhao Qian hesitated and said, "Qin Xiang, has he told you what he wants to do? I always feel that my parents are a bit pessimistic for suddenly agreeing to our relationship."

Qin Xiang was stunned when she heard this, and couldn't help but think of what her third brother said that night.

It seems that he wants to do it on his own, and there are also reasons from the Zhao family.

But this is not a bad thing.

This is also the reason why she likes the Zhao family. They are open-minded. Although they have their own opinions, they will not interfere too much in their daughter's decision. These are probably the parents that all young people want to have.

Qin Xiang did not hide it, "My third brother told me that he will sell his share to me after the accounts are settled in the next few days. He plans to try to break in by himself."

Zhao Qian was stunned, and then uneasy, "He must be doing it because of me."

"Not entirely." Qin Xiang comforted, "Third brother is also a grown man. He was willing to follow me before because he was worried about me and afraid that I would be in danger. In fact, he doesn't have much interest in clothes. But now that I have more people around me and more helpers, he wants to do his own thing. He told me that he wanted to do decoration, and I think this is a promising direction. Of course, he must also want to give you better conditions in the future. It is always better for two people to work together than for one person. Don't you think so?"

Zhao Qian nodded, her voice a little muffled, "I know."

She has a soft temper, but sometimes she is stubborn, just like when it comes to falling in love, she really dives into it.

Now hearing Qin Xiang say this, she has already determined that Qin Yang agreed to her father's request in order to be with her.

After lunch at Zhao's house, Qin Xiang and Huang Rong left Zhao's house together.

Huang Rong said, "I'll visit you in the capital when I have time."

Qin Xiang smiled and nodded, "Okay."

It was Huang Rong who got to know Zhao Qian.

When I got home, no one was at home, and I didn't know where everyone was.

Qin Baotian must have gone to Qin Juan's place to help take care of the children.

As a result, before the others came back, I saw He Liping hurried back with her gifts.

Qin Xiang was surprised, "Why are you back at this time?"

The clothing store here also opens on the 16th day of the first lunar month. It is said that the employees should still be at home at this time.

Seeing He Liping's bad face, Qin Xiang vaguely guessed something, "Are you angry with your family?"

It would have been better if she didn't ask. He Liping seemed to have found a backer, hugged Qin Xiang and cried, "I just want to cry for a while."

Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "It's okay, it's okay to cry twice, oh, poor little girl."

He Liping cried for a while, and then stopped crying for a while, and then she said, "I really can't stay at home anymore. My elder sister and second sister wanted to come with me before, and it's okay if I don't agree. "Son, this time, seeing the money I brought back, they were so excited that they even asked my parents to persuade me to bring them here. If they were good, I would have told you, but since they are both bad, I won't bring them here."

Qin Xiang heard that this was the case, and He Liping had complained to her about it, so she followed He Liping's words and said, "Okay, we won't bring them here. I don't want them even if they come here on their own."

He Liping chuckled, "Well, I can't bring you any trouble."

Then she said with a bitter face, "My aunt called you before, and this time she came to me again."

Qin Xiang frowned when she heard this. What's wrong with this Deputy Director He? Why did he come to He Liping again? Not to mention that He Liping couldn't make the decision. He Liping was just a clerk in her shop. Could she persuade her to change her mind?

He Liping was afraid that Qin Xiang had misunderstood, so she quickly explained, "But this time it's not about asking me to persuade you, but about asking me to work with you."

Qin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good." She explained, "Years ago, she called me and wanted me to participate in the Xiangyanghong public-private partnership to save the factory. I thought it was a big trouble, so I didn't participate. Now have you found the right way?"

He Liping shook her head. "No. My aunt said that the factory was probably hopeless. The workers in the factory started making trouble years ago. The factory director's house was smashed. They said that it was the factory director who made everyone's life miserable. At least my aunt was not involved. But this matter was too big. The city has intervened. Then the factory director was dismissed and the city took over. Later, they would find a way to go the way of public-private partnership. But she was not optimistic."

I didn't expect it to be like this.

This made Qin Xiang feel relieved.

She had a good impression of Deputy Director He, but the two previous calls to her did make her unhappy. I didn't expect things to turn out like this.

Qin Xiang patted He Liping on the shoulder and comforted her, "Come back now, take a rest first, and come with me to the capital in a few days."

Since the third brother is going to hand over all the things here to her, she must keep someone here. Miao Xiaofeng has done a good job in the past six months. After she no longer has any obsession with Qin Yang, she has put all her passion into work.

But Miao Xiaofeng's shortcomings are also obvious, and her overall view is a bit poor.

So she hesitated between Pei Xiu and Mi Hongjun. Originally, it was appropriate to keep Mi Hongjun, who happened to be a match for Hao Jingjing, but Hao Jingjing was already working hard to go to the capital, so Mi Hongjun was not suitable.

Let's calculate the accounts first.

It happened that He Liping had been studying accounting knowledge in night school last year, so it was just right for her to help her calculate the accounts.

For several days, both of them were taking nucleic acid tests. On the fifth day of the first lunar month, they finally figured it out and handed over the business to their third brother. The store now belonged entirely to Qin Xiang.

Qin Yang breathed a sigh of relief, "I will come over to take a look and I won't get involved in the management."

Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay."

Miao Xiaofeng was temporarily appointed as the store manager.

Qin Xiang called Tan Xiu over to ask her what she thought.

Tan Xiu said in embarrassment, "My parents said that I can get married a few years later so that I can save some money for the family, but they can't let me go far away."

She was also depressed, "In fact, they just want to see me make money, and they are worried that I will go far away and not come back, and nothing will happen."

Qin Xiang asked, "What do you think?"

Tan Xiu thought for a while, and still answered, "Why don't I stay in the provincial capital first."

In fact, she knew that it would be more promising to go to the capital with her, but her parents were right. She was not young anymore, and she was not educated. She would be too busy looking for a partner in the capital, so she might as well stay in the provincial capital. The monthly salary was not low, and her family could introduce her to a partner.

Hearing her answer, Qin Xiang didn't know what to say. On the one hand, she hoped that she could stay in the provincial capital. On the other hand, she hoped that she would want to go to the capital with her. Although Pei Xiu has a low level of education and only graduated from junior high school, she is a very smart person. Her progress in the past six months is obvious to all. She really wants to cultivate her.

But now that Tan Xiu had made her own choice, Qin Xiang had nothing to say, "Okay, then you will be the manager of the two stores here in the future. I will hand over both stores to you, and I will hire another accountant to assist you. Miao Xiaofeng will be the deputy manager to help you."

As a result, just as she finished speaking, Miao Xiaofeng took the initiative to come over, "Boss, can I go to the capital with you?"

Qin Xiang was a little surprised, "Why do you suddenly want to go?"

As far as she knew, compared to Tan Xiu's parents who could still make plans for their daughter, Miao Xiaofeng's family situation was somewhat similar to He Liping's. There were many children, and they were not valued. Only after making money did their parents notice them. In the past, Miao Xiaofeng was devoted to her family. However, Miao Xiaofeng didn't care because it didn't affect her work.

Miao Xiaofeng bit her lip, "I want to fight for a future for myself." She

had had thoughts about Qin Yang before, but Qin Yang had no interest in her. Seeing that Zhao Qian and Qin Yang were dating, her family also wanted to find a partner for her, but she just couldn't accept it. She didn't want to be sold by her parents like this, and she wanted to fight like her boss.

Just saying this made Tan Xiu feel a little ashamed.

She knew she had disappointed her boss.

Qin Xiang looked at Miao Xiaofeng and nodded, with joy and encouragement in her eyes, "Okay, then you get ready, we have to leave on the tenth day of the first lunar month."

Seeing that she agreed, Miao Xiaofeng was very happy, "Boss, I will definitely work hard in the future and never think about it. I have finally figured it out. A woman has no one to rely on in this world except herself. My parents only want to use me for money. If I still foolishly focus on them, there will be no good results in the future. I want to live for myself. Boss, you are my role model."

Qin Xiang was also very happy to be admired by the employees. She didn't expect that after not seeing Miao Xiaofeng for a few months, she not only figured it out, but also her spiritual perception has risen a lot, which made Qin Xiang very happy.

She glanced at Tan Xiu, who had already lowered her head.

The bet a few years ago made Qin Xiang see Tan Xiu's potential, and she really hoped that Tan Xiu could become stronger.

Listening to Miao Xiaofeng's words, Tan Xiu also wavered. She suddenly realized that her decision seemed to be a promotion and salary increase, but she also lost a great opportunity.

She didn't seize the opportunity when it came, but Miao Xiaofeng took the initiative to fight for it.

Tan Xiu thought for a moment and raised her head and said, "Boss, can I go there in the future? I mean after I have trained good people here."

Qin Xiang looked at her, "Just think about it yourself. This is probably the end of my business here. The possibility of further development is small. After all, it is too far away. I can only run it as a branch in the future. My base camp will be in the capital if nothing unexpected happens. Even if I build a factory in the future, it may be around the capital. If you are willing, then of course I welcome you, and I also look forward to you bringing in a new store manager to take over your job. If you are content with the status quo and are satisfied with the present "Yes, just pretend I didn't say anything."

Miao Xiaofeng's eyes sparkled, "Tan Xiu, you have always been smarter than me. You used to advise me to be nicer to myself and think more about myself. How come you forget everything when it comes to you? I can figure it out, so what else can't you figure out? Your parents said they wanted you to live closer to home so they can take care of you, but they were afraid that you would marry far away and not come back, and they wouldn't get any money. You must have given a lot of money home this year. Who did you spend that money on? It's okay if you spent it on your parents, but most of it went to your brother, right?"

Tan Xiu has two siblings. Unlike Miao Xiaofeng, who has many children, there is only one daughter. Tan Xiu's parents love their daughter. But no matter how much they love her, they can't love her more than their son.

Miao Xiaofeng is telling the truth.

Tan Xiu understood in an instant, but she also agreed to stay in the provincial capital. She nodded and said, "I've understood. I will stay in the provincial capital for the time being. When I train a new store manager, I will go to the capital."

Seeing her firm tone, Qin Xiang smiled, "Tan Xiu, I hope you won't let me down. I only give you this one chance. It depends on you whether you can seize it. You know my plan. I want to open a factory in the future. I want to train you to recruit people for me."

Tan Xiu was very happy to be valued by the boss. "I will definitely work hard. This time is the first test."

The three of them agreed, and Qin Xiang asked the two to go back and prepare. Qin Xiang also recommended another clerk as the deputy store manager to work with Tan Xiu. If Tan Xiu leads well, when the deputy store manager is competent as the store manager, it will be time for Tan Xiu to go to the capital.

But Qin Xiang couldn't be completely relieved, after all, Tan Xiu was here, and her parents must have given her a lot of advice.

There was no point in worrying, let's talk about it later.

After explaining the matter, Qin Xiang counted the inventory here again, trying to make things here out of control without being here. One more store is naturally good.

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, Qin Xiang went to Qingshui County to visit Ning Sumei and Principal Cao.

Principal Cao had retired, and the principal was new, and Qin Xiang didn't know him well, so she didn't go to visit him, but only went to Ning Sumei's home.

Ning Sumei was naturally happy to see Qin Xiang. The first thing she talked about was the study materials Qin Xiang donated. "Once those materials were sent over, the whole school was in an uproar. People were scrambling for them. Fortunately, there were a lot of materials, and each class was allocated some. We will exchange them after we finish learning."

Looking at this former student, Ning Sumei felt complicated. "From a righteous point of view, the teacher is very happy that you think of the school, but from a selfish point of view, it is not easy for you to make money. You should take care of yourself first in the future."

Ning Sumei's words fell into Qin Xiang's heart, making her feel very comfortable. Teacher Ning will always be a good teacher.

It is one thing for her to be willing to donate, and it is another thing for others to accept it with peace of mind.

Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Teacher Ning, to be honest, I have no feelings for those students. I am willing to donate because of you and Principal Cao. But you don't have to feel psychologically burdened. I am willing to donate because I have the ability now. If I don't have this ability or if I am short of funds, I will definitely not donate. And my alma mater is getting better and better, and it is an honor for me to be a graduate of this school."

Ning Sumei smiled, "Okay, you have your own ideas."

After having lunch at Teacher Ning's house, Teacher Ning took her to visit Principal Cao, and Qin Xiang went to her second brother's house again, and then she was ready to take a bus back to the provincial capital.

Unexpectedly, when she entered the station, she saw Qin Jun and his wife. The two of them were carrying shoulder poles and shouting as they walked, as if they were selling things.

Although Qin Xiang was surprised, she didn't want to get involved. These two were like sticky gum. Once you get involved, you can't get rid of them.

They went for a walk.

When they got in the car, something even more magical happened. They ran into Cai Hongyan, whom they hadn't seen for a long time.

Cai Hongyan had her hair permed, was wearing a beautiful dress, a small bag, and a pair of small leather shoes.

When she saw Qin Xiang, she was stunned at first, then delighted, "Qin Xiang?"

Qin Xiang nodded, "Long time no see."

"Come and sit here." It was also a coincidence that there was an empty seat next to Cai Hongyan, and Qin Xiang didn't say anything else, so she went over and sat down, "How is it, college life is pretty good, right? Oh, I heard that you got into college, that's really amazing, when you said you wanted to go to college, no one believed you could get in, but you didn't expect that you not only got in, but also got into the best Tsinghua University, tell me, how come you are so amazing."

Qin Xiang smiled, and when she saw people around looking at her, she said, "Not bad."

"That's not so bad." Cai Hongyan's eyes widened, and then she said excitedly, "Your story has spread throughout our neighborhood. It's the first student from Tsinghua University. You don't know that when the news came out, everyone ran to the old house to see the couple's excitement and wanted to see what they looked like, but it made the old lady very angry."

Well, because of Cai Hongyan's words, the people around looked at Qin Xiang differently.

Cai Hongyan finally ran into Qin Xiang, so she wanted to gossip with her. She didn't think there was anything wrong with gossiping about her parents-in-law. "You know, the old couple went to the capital."

This was not new. Qin Xiang nodded, "I really heard about it."

Cai Hongyan said proudly, "Then do you know why they are going to the capital?"

Qin Xiang followed her words and asked, "Why?"

Cai Hongyan raised her head and looked around seriously, and said in a low voice, which surprised Qin Xiang and widened her eyes, "There is such a thing?"

"It's not a big deal." Cai Hongyan's face was full of contempt, "It's so embarrassing."