Chapter 168

It was noon when Qin Xiang arrived in the capital. The temperature was so high that the whole city was like a furnace. It was so hot.

"I'll go back first. You can go back to the dormitory and have a rest. We'll go to the store tomorrow."

Although Qin Xiang was reluctant, she didn't want to suffer. The business was on the right track at this stage. The business of several branches was also good. The next plan was to open a few more branches before winter came, so that she could make more sales in winter. As for the future plan, of course, it was to open a factory, but this was not something that could be done overnight. To open a factory, you need not only a place and labor, but also machines. If you want to make good-looking machines, you need advanced machines that can keep up with the times.

Each of these is not a small amount, and she doesn't have the ability to do it for the time being.

No one told the two of them when they came back, so no one came to pick them up at the airport. Fortunately, they could call a tricycle here, so they could quickly return to the city.

But it was hot to fight in the back of a tricycle in the middle of the day.

Qin Xiang couldn't help but sigh at the benefits of having a car, "It seems I have to find a way to buy a car."

She had enough money to buy a car, but the difficult part was how to buy a car. Buying a car these days is not an easy thing, and you need a permit.

"I'll find a way to buy a car later."

If you can enjoy it, you must enjoy it, and if you can't, you have to find a way. You can't live a hard life even if you have money.

When she got home, Qin Xiang closed the gate and quickly took a shower, then went back to the room and turned on the air conditioner, and the whole person felt alive.

I have to say, air conditioning is a really good thing. If conditions did not allow it, she would have wanted to install air conditioning in the store. Just imagine, with air conditioning in this store on a hot day, wouldn't there be a

lot of people? Even if they just wanted to cool off there at first, they would also take a look at the clothes, right? She is very confident about the clothes in her store. Who would not like them? But this is just a thought. Installing a fan is already a great thing.

She slept comfortably with the air conditioning on, and did not go out after getting up. She was about to make something to eat when someone suddenly knocked on the door.

Qin Xiang went out and was stunned. It was Meng Huaiqing's chef. "Hello, Miss Qin. We are entrusted by Mr. Meng to bring you some food."

Then a large stainless steel insulated lunch box was handed over.

Qin Xiang was stunned

for a moment, then thanked him, "Thank you." The other party said politely, "You are too polite. Mr. Meng said that we will be responsible for your food during your stay in the capital, so you don't have to do anything. May I ask if we come to cook at a certain time every day or deliver it to you after it is ready?"

Qin Xiang didn't know what to say. After a while, she said, "No, I will tell your boss clearly that I can cook by myself. Don't bother you."

After closing the door, Qin Xiang frowned slightly.

It is a good thing to be cared for by your boyfriend, but excessive care is not a good thing.

She couldn't accept having people come and go to cook and deliver meals to her.

Qin Xiang opened the lunch box, which contained three dishes and a Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup. The portions were not large, but very delicate, and Qin Xiang didn't have much left after finishing it.

After washing the dishes, Qin Xiang went out to the telephone booth at the entrance of the alley to make a call.

The phone rang for a while and someone finally answered.

A woman's voice came over, "Who are you looking for?"

Qin Xiang didn't know the other party's identity, but she felt that the other party's tone was not very good. She replied, "Hello, I'm looking for Meng Huaiqing."

The other party was stunned and her voice changed, "Looking for Huaiqing? Who are you?"

Qin Xiang frowned, "If he's not here, forget it."

After that, Qin Xiang hung up the phone directly.

But she also thought about it, and the other party's tone and familiar attitude probably meant that he was someone Meng Huaiqing knew.

But the hostility in the tone was inexplicable.

Could it be a confidante?

Qin Xiang didn't doubt Meng Huaiqing because of this. It is common for outstanding people, regardless of gender, to be liked and cared for by others. It is even more normal for Meng Huaiqing to be liked and cared for by others at this age and with such a family background.

She doesn't care about other people's attitudes, as long as the trouble doesn't come to her.

After hanging up the phone with Yin Xun, Qin Xiang didn't have much to worry about, so she took out her textbooks to study.

Who made her still an ordinary student now? She didn't know if she could get a scholarship in the past semester.

Although the scholarship is not much, every little bit counts, and it represents different meanings.

Qin Xiang has always been focused on her studies and didn't even hear someone knocking on the door outside.

But the next day, one of Meng Huaiqing's subordinates came to ask, "Mr. Meng asked me to ask if we should install a telephone, so that it would be convenient for communication." Installing a telephone

is a good thing. In fact, Qin Xiang's storefront had already applied to the telephone bureau, but it was a pity that it had not been realized.

Now it can be installed? It sounds like it is still installed here?

Qin Xiang can also think of the purpose, but after thinking about it, she said, "Okay, but I plan to install it in my storefront."

Meng Huaiqing's people did not refuse immediately, and said directly, "Okay, I will bring people to install it later."

At this time, installing a telephone is more troublesome, involving pulling telephone lines, and there may not be suitable telephone lines that can be used near her store.

Seeing that the other party was about to leave, Qin Xiang stopped her again, "If you need anything, go and talk to Qin Dong in my store. We will pay for all the expenses."

The other party was stunned. Obviously, she had also received instructions from Meng Huaiqing, and immediately said, "Okay, Miss Qin."

After the other party left, Qin Xiang went directly to the storefront, told Qin Dong about the installation of the phone, and went upstairs to find a suitable location.

There is a living room upstairs, which is usually used as a living room and occasionally as a conference room. Qin Xiang also bought two desks, which are just right for placing telephones.

After you are done here, Meng Huaiqing's people also came with the telephone company.

After some measurements and calculations, they began to get busy.

The telephone and telephone line were installed in the morning and noon, and Qin Xiang was also given a copy of the telephone number.

Meng Huaiqing's subordinates also said, "This phone can be used to call Hong Kong directly without transfer."

At that time, few landline phones could call Hong Kong directly. It was more troublesome and required registration. Qin Xiang was able to call Hong Kong before because the hotel was of higher standard, and the phone booth where he made the call yesterday was not an ordinary phone booth.

I didn't expect that I could make the call directly, which was a pleasant surprise.

Qin Xiang thanked him and asked Qin Dong to treat him to a meal to express his gratitude. After settling the expenses, Qin Xiang finally had time to use the phone.

However, this first call, in order to express his gratitude, was made directly to Meng Huaiqing. This time, an elderly woman answered the phone with a very elegant voice, "Are you looking for Huaiqing?"

Qin Xiang replied, "Yes, thank you."

The other party smiled and said, "No trouble, wait a moment."

As she spoke, the other party called Meng Huaiqing's name, and when the person came over, the other party said, "You are Qin Xiang, right?"

Qin Xiang was stunned and guessed the other party's identity, "Yes, hello Grandma Ge."

"I heard Huaiqing talk about you +..."

Before she finished her other words, she heard hurried footsteps, and then a familiar voice came, "Qin Xiang?"

Qin Xiang heard Meng Huaiqing's voice and responded, "It's me, I didn't go out to work today?"

Meng Huaiqing sat down on the sofa next to her, in a good mood, "I just came back and prepared to have lunch with grandma. Did you install the phone?"

"Yes, I just installed it. Look, the first call was to you." Qin Xiang was in a good mood when she heard Meng Huaiqing's voice, and she put aside the matter of him arbitrarily arranging her life, "Is Boss Meng happy?"

Meng Huaiqing smiled, "Of course."

He paused and mentioned what happened last night, "Did you call last night?"

"Yeah." Qin Xiang teased, "It's a pity that Boss Meng is busy. I couldn't chat with him. It's really a pity."

Thinking of what happened last night, Meng Huaiqing's face became much colder, but then he remembered that it was Qin Xiang on the other end of the phone, and his mood improved again. "Let's not talk about that. Some unrelated people came to my house last night and some things happened. They have been dealt with. By the way, did they come to cook for you?"

Qin Xiang raised her eyebrows. She didn't expect that she didn't mention Meng Huaiqing yet, but she took the initiative to mention it, so she said, "Yes, but I have refused."

Meng Huaiqing frowned on the other side. Before he asked the reason, Qin Xiang had already spoken, "Do you think you should discuss this with me before doing it and ask me if it requires it?"

Meng Huaiqing was stunned and instantly realized where he had done wrong.

Although he was kind and wanted to take care of her life, he also overlooked one problem: Qin Xiang did not need his care. As long as Qin Xiang wanted to do something as trivial as cooking, she could hire a nanny instead of him doing it for her.

Meng Huaiqing said immediately, "I'm sorry, Qin Xiang, I was wrong about this. Although I had good intentions to save you from the hard work, I failed to discuss this with you in advance. I'm very sorry and hope you can forgive me this time."

Without waiting for Qin Xiang to speak, Meng Huaiqing said gently, "I think any man and woman need some adjustment when they are in a relationship. As long as they know their mistakes and correct them in time, they can still be good boyfriends. Don't you think so?"

Meng Huaiqing had said all the words, so what else could Qin Xiang say? She couldn't get angry anymore. Qin Xiang laughed, "You're right. Before doing anything related to me, I hope you can discuss it with me in advance. In addition, thank you for installing the telephone line."

Meng Huaiqing breathed a sigh of relief, "I'm glad you're happy." He paused, "Actually, I also wanted to make it easier for me to contact you."

Qin Xiang had no objection, "That's good."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiang started thinking about finding a nanny.

Yes, she can cook, and she is quite good at it, but being able to cook doesn't mean she likes it. Why should she do it herself when someone can do it for her?

It's just that it's not easy to find a nanny these days.

Unexpectedly, Qin Baotian was unhappy when he heard that she wanted to find a nanny to cook and do housework. "It's just cooking. I can cook for you when the time comes. Why spend that money?"

Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "That's different. How can I let you cook for me? Okay, Dad, you just help guard the warehouse. You still have to go out to perform or something. How can you have so much time?"

When he mentioned this, Qin Baotian frowned, as if he really didn't have time.

He learned to play the erhu for a few years in his early years. Unexpectedly, when he occasionally went out for a walk, he joined an elderly performance team. His skills really made people appreciate him. He even performed during the May Day holiday.

Qin Baotian scratched his head, "Then I'll find one for you. After all, I know so many old men and women."

Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay, then you help me find one. You know what kind of taste I like, so I won't care."

The weather in the summer was really hot, and the clothing industry was also tending to be stable, with sales of about the same size.

In the afternoon, Tan Xiu came from the wholesale city and said to Qin Xiang, "Boss, should we continue to open branches? I contacted Xiaofeng, and the production supply there is more than enough for our side, and the shipment volume here in the wholesale city has also been stable. We might as well continue to open new stores. The cost of opening a store and the labor cost are cheap now. I think it is a good thing to increase sales of stores. Moreover, September and October are the time for autumn styles, followed by winter styles, and the profit will be considerable."

Qin Xiang looked at Tan Xiu and said helplessly, "I originally planned to wait until it was a little cooler before opening two more stores. It is really not a good idea to go out in this weather."

Although she is a boss who puts profit first, the weather is too hot this year, and she doesn't want her employees to go out.

But Tan Xiu didn't think so. "What's there to be afraid of about the heat? Although it's comfortable to sit with a fan every day, I feel tired."

Her eyes were very bright, and she looked at Qin Xiang and said, "Although it's hard when I'm busy, I'm very excited when I see the results. That feeling..." Tan Xiu pointed to her chest and couldn't speak. She couldn't help laughing. "Sorry, boss, I'm not well educated, so I don't know how to describe it. I'm just very excited and proud, like a mother watching her child grow up. Just like adults."

This metaphor successfully made Qin Xiang laugh, "Okay, I understand what you mean, and I know your idea, but it's not easy for us to expand to this point. I naturally want to open branches, but this time, I want to open them in Hangzhou and Suzhou."

Hearing this, Tan Xiu was stunned, "Ah? Where?"

Although Qin Xiang already has ten stores, they are all located between Ningcheng and the capital, all in the north, and still very far away from the south.

Hangzhou and Suzhou are already considered the south, and the economic development there is much better than that in the north. Although Tan Xiu knows that her own business is booming, she is a little unconfident about opening stores in these two cities.

"I heard there are many factories there. Can we open a store there?"

It's no wonder Tan Xiu thought so. Most people think the economy in the south is more developed. After all, many new things in the north are introduced from the south.

Qin Xiang looked at Tan Xiu and smiled, "Why, you don't have confidence in our clothes?"

But Tan Xiu disagreed with this and shook her head quickly, "No, I just... Oh, I can't explain it."

Qin Xiang understood what she meant and said comfortingly, "It's not that you don't have confidence in our clothes, it's that you suddenly have no confidence in yourself."

Tan Xiu was stunned.

Qin Xiang took Tan Xiu's hand and said, "I was very happy when you came in and told me about opening a branch just now. Your confidence at that time came from the heart. Why do you lose confidence when you heard that you were going to open stores in Hangzhou and Suzhou? You have opened seven branches with your people. Suzhou and Hangzhou are the same as other cities, just a little far away. What are you afraid of? I believe you can help me open these two stores."

But it was summer vacation now, and since she had decided to open it now, she couldn't be lazy anymore, and immediately said, "But this time I will go with you."

Tan Xiu's eyes lit up immediately, and she no longer had any doubts, "Okay, then when do we leave?"

Qin Xiang couldn't help sighing. If possible, she would like to stay in the air-conditioned room for the entire summer vacation instead of going away.

Seeing her positive look, Qin Xiang said, "We'll go there in the next few days after arranging some staff."

When the branch was not open, Tan Xiu had been actively recruiting people for training. After Qin Xiang came back, Tan Xiu had already sent four employees, two men and two women, to assist Miao Xiaofeng in her work.

This time, each store must have not only staff but also a store manager, so Liu Xiaocao was selected, and the other one was a local employee in the capital. After asking if he was willing to go to the south, he was also taken along. As for the other staff, they would go to the local area to select them, because only a few were willing to go to other places. After arranging

things, Qin Xiang went to the wholesale city for a tour, and after she left, this place was handed over to Mi Hongjun for management.

At this time, Hao Jingjing had already started working in the capital, so Mi Hongjun was also free to focus.

When Mi Hongjun learned that Qin Xiang was going to Hangzhou, his first thought was to follow him to help.

But after being persuaded by Qin Xiang, he said, "Okay, go ahead, I'll take care of it."

When he said this, Mi Hongjun still looked at Na Qiang with fear.

Although Na Qiang had been much more honest during this period, Mi Hongjun always felt that this person was not keeping his farts well, and he could not tell when he would do something bad, so he had to keep an eye on him every day to feel at ease.

Seeing that he had an idea in mind, Qin Xiang was relieved, so the next day, without waiting for Qin Baotian to find the nanny, he took Tan Xiu and two reserve store managers and set off by train to Hangzhou.

The biggest advantage of being in the capital is the convenient transportation. Hangzhou is a provincial capital, and there are direct trains from the capital.

Qin Xiang did not use Meng Huaiqing's people to buy a plane ticket, but Qin Baotian found a connection to help buy a sleeper ticket.

It has to be said that the elderly have their own way of socializing. They can get to know anyone without saying anything. Look, Qin Baotian easily helped to buy it.

After getting on the train and getting on the sleeper car, Qin Xiang finally breathed a sigh of relief. Going out in the hot summer is a torture. If you sit on a hard seat, you will be half useless when you arrive in Hangzhou.

The train slowly arrived in Hangzhou. Qin Xiang and his friends went directly to the city center to find a hotel to stay in. After a night's rest, they went out for a walk.

Qin Xiang was not unfamiliar with Hangzhou. He had been there twice before.

But when he came again, he found that there were new changes. The development seemed to be better than when he came before.

Tan Xiu and his friends had seen the world in the capital, but they were still amazed when they came to Hangzhou. "The development here is really good."

Qin Xiang nodded, "Yes, so we should go out more often." Looking at the lights of the night market not far away, Qin Xiang said, "Let's go and take a look."

The night market in the city center is the largest night market in Hangzhou. It is uniformly planned and does not seem chaotic at all.

Before the two of them arrived, they heard someone shouting, "Xiao Qin?"