Chapter 236

Suddenly seeing Meng Huaiqing, Qin Xiang felt very happy, as if a strong wind suddenly blew up the gloomy sky, blowing away all the dark clouds and haze between heaven and earth, leaving no trace.

"Qin Xiang. Happy New Year."

Meng Huaiqing was wearing a rare black down jacket, black pants and black leather shoes, and a gray scarf around his neck. He stood there and smiled at Qin Xiang.

Qin Xiang strode forward and hugged him, "Happy New Year, Meng Huaiqing."

"Ahem."

Mi Hongjun interrupted them immorally, "Come in, it's cold." Qin

Xiang looked back at him, frowned, and said, "Why are you still here?"

Mi Hongjun covered his chest, "Sure enough, you don't need your brother when you have a man, I'm injured."

After saying that, he staggered past Meng Huaiqing and went into the house.

Zhao Ping quickly slipped in from the side like an invisible man.

Qin Xiang and Meng Huaiqing smiled at each other.

Qin Xiang asked, "Why did you come here suddenly?"

Meng Huaiqing curled his lips and smiled, "Maybe because you missed someone?"

This made Qin Xiang laugh and cry, "I remember we were separated for only two days."

"But I just missed you. It feels like a long time since you last saw each other." Meng Huaiqing took his hand and said, "Come in first, grandma is here too."

Qin Xiang paused, "Come here to celebrate the New Year?"

Meng Huaiqing nodded, looked at her and said, "Yes, she and uncle have some conflicts, and they are still arguing now."

Qin Xiang was speechless, "The two old people were arguing there, and then you ran away?"

Meng Huaiqing was helpless, "No one else can interfere in their brother and sister affairs."

The two entered the house, Nian Nian was playing with Mi Hongjun there, the TV was on, broadcasting the news, Qin Juan and Tan Xiu were preparing the New Year's Eve dinner in the kitchen. The only thing missing was the quarreling sound that Meng Huaiqing mentioned.

Is the quarrel over?

Just as he was wondering, the bedroom door to the north opened, and Ge Lijuan and Ge Daye came out one after another. Both old men had bad expressions on their faces, as if the other owed them eight hundred yuan.

But when they saw Qin Xiang, the two old men threw away their bandaged faces and put on little faces in unison, "Qin Xiang, you're back."

After that, they looked at each other and said, "You also called Qin Xiang, you biased old woman."

Ge Lijuan glanced at Qin Xiang carefully, and her momentum was finally not so strong, "I have no choice, Xiao Qin will understand me. And I also vented my anger."

Everyone suddenly realized that this was talking about the last time Meng Huaiqing was injured.

Qin Xiang couldn't help but feel lucky that Master Ge didn't know that someone had drugged Meng Huaiqing in Gangcheng this time. If he knew, there would probably be another quarrel.

As for Ge Lijuan, Qin Xiang couldn't say whether she liked her or hated her. Naturally, she would have opinions about her cooking, but she understood her position.

Anyway, they wouldn't live together, so let them do whatever they want, as long as Meng Huaiqing doesn't mind.

Qin Xiang smiled and said, "I can hear your voice from two miles away, and it's still so full of energy."

Hearing this, Master Ge couldn't help laughing, "You are such an exaggerated mouth."

"Master Ge, Master Ge, play hopscotch with Nian Nian." Nian Nian stopped playing with Mi Hongjun and came over. Master Ge went over to play hopscotch.

Meng Huaiqing sat down and talked with Qin Baotian. Ge Lijuan went up to Qin Xiang and said, "Xiao Qin, shall we talk?"

Qin Xiang didn't really want to talk. She was afraid of disturbing her interest during the New Year. Meng Huaiqing looked up, "Grandma, let's talk after the New Year."

Ge Lijuan pursed her lips, a little displeased, "People say that a man forgets his mother after marrying a wife, but you haven't even entered the house yet and your elbow is already bent."

Perhaps it was just an unintentional remark, and the living room suddenly became quiet. Qin Xiang looked at her and smiled, "There's nothing I can do. You may never be able to enter the house in this lifetime, but your arm can't be turned back."

Ge Lijuan realized that she had said something out of turn, and pursed her lips to make her voice softer, "I'll just say a few words."

"Okay." Qin Xiang was also curious about what Ge Lijuan wanted to say, so he followed her to the northern bedroom which was relatively far away.

After the door was closed, the voices outside could no longer be heard clearly. Qin Xiang asked with a smile, "What do you want to say?"

Ge Lijuan sighed and said, "You don't have to be on guard against me. I want Huai Qing to be well more than anyone else. I know everything that happened in Gangcheng, and I scolded them..."

"Scold them?" Qin Xiang smiled, "It's like you take your child out to play, and your child hits other children, but you don't scold him in person, but just say casually, I'll come back and avenge him."

She sighed, "Such words are meaningless, and the parents of the beaten child will still be very angry, because there is no sincerity at all. If my child hit other children with his paws, I would slap his hand on the spot to let him know that hitting others is not a good behavior. If my child was hit by someone, I would tell him directly to hit me back. It doesn't matter if he can't beat him, I'm here to support him, and we'll hit him together. Instead of waiting for others to speak up for him."

Ge Lijuan looked a little unhappy when she said this.

Qin Xiang did not pause, "So, you said you scolded them, what evidence do you have that you scolded them? Can a few casual scoldings offset the grievances and injuries that Huaiqing has suffered? He has been hurt again and again, and his heart is scarred. Because you are his grandmother, you once pulled him out of the quagmire, and you are in the position of an elder, he also knows that you are in trouble, so he never told you about his grievances, and didn't want to embarrass you. But he had to get his grievances back, so he did it himself. What are you doing now? Did you come all the way here to teach him a lesson for not beating up your son and grandson?"

Qin Xiang was very Disappointed, her words were sharp, "If that's the case, then why did you come here? It would be so nice to live in harmony with your son and grandson. Meng Huaiqing is at least relaxed here, not depressed. During those days in Gangcheng, his frown rarely relaxed. That's his base, but he's like a ferocious beast, making it impossible to sleep."

After she finished speaking, Ge Lijuan's expression suddenly softened, and she smiled, "Now I finally understand why Huaiqing likes you. He likes to be with you even if you don't want to get married and have children."

Qin Xiang was stunned, not understanding what the old lady meant.

Ge Lijuan reached out and held Qin Xiang's hand, saying softly, "I know that my previous actions hurt Huaiqing's heart, but I'm old, and I won't care about anyone else's affairs in the future. You are right, if you are bullied you have to get it back yourself, and only when you take revenge yourself can you get real revenge. Tell him not to care about my thoughts, I'm old and deaf, and I don't want to listen. I think the mainland is pretty good, and I plan to stay here after the New Year to retire. The mainland is my home after all."

Qin Xiang looked at her in surprise, not understanding why the old lady did all this, just to test her sincerity?

To be honest, Qin Xiang was not happy about this. She pulled her hand out and said lightly, "That's your business, it has nothing to do with me."

Ge Lijuan nodded, "Yes, you are right."

Qin Xiang's expression was a little stiff. If the other party got angry directly, she could still argue with him, but he suddenly softened like this, and she said she couldn't say anything. There

was a knock on the door suddenly. Qin Xiang opened the door and saw Meng Huaiqing standing outside, "It's time to eat. The Spring Festival Gala is about to start." Qin

Xiang nodded, and the two held hands and turned around. Meng Huaiqing called Ge Lijuan again, "Grandma, it's time to eat."

"Okay." Ge Lijuan's eyebrows were soft and followed him out.

There were a lot of people, and the big round table was crowded, but it was particularly lively.

Qin Hai did not come this time, saying that he would come again after the New Year. He even asked Qin Xiang to help buy the air tickets, so that he could save time in going back and forth.

Everyone just sat down, and the Spring Festival Gala began. With the lively music and dance, no one talked about the unhappy year anymore.

Qin Baotian, as the male host, happily raised his wine glass and said, "Happy New Year, everyone is getting better and better every year."

"Happy New Year."

The dishes were very complete, with chicken, duck, fish and meat, and everyone was very satisfied.

Although a lot was cooked, there was not much left. Qin Baotian said, "This is called having more than enough every year."

Everyone laughed.

After dinner, everyone cleared the table and sat in the living room to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

Qin Juan was busy preparing the stuffing for the dumplings. Qin Xiang said unhappily, "Let the men do the work."

Just then Zhao Ping and Mi Hongjun went to do the work.

Meng Huaiqing was eager to go, "Why don't I go too?"

Qin Xiang urged, "Go quickly."

There were many people this year, so more stuffing had to be prepared for the dumplings, and there were four kinds of stuffing. Cabbage and meat were indispensable, symbolizing wealth. Celery and meat, symbolizing diligence. There were also leeks, eggs, and shrimps, and a dish with lamb and green onions. The

clanging sounds of chopping stuffing could be heard in the kitchen.

Qin Baotian bought a sofa in his house to keep up with the trend, and Qin Xiang sat on it to watch the Spring Festival Gala of that year, which was very familiar and lively.

The seat beside her suddenly collapsed, and when she turned around, she saw Ge Lijuan.

Ge Lijuan seemed to have forgotten what they had talked about before the meal. She looked at her with a smile and said, "The Spring Festival Gala is quite good. You can't have it in Hong Kong. The mainland is still better."

She turned around and said to Ge Da Ye, "Brother, I'm going to stay."

Ge Da Ye snorted, "Are you willing to give up the glory and wealth in Hong Kong?"

Ge Lijuan smiled, "I can still enjoy glory and wealth in the mainland."

Ge Da Ye rolled his eyes, "It's up to you, what does it have to do with me."

"It does matter, you move to the capital and we can live together." Ge Lijuan said.

Ge Da Ye refused, "If you don't come, I just want to live in the provincial capital." If you don't agree with each

other, you can't say anything. Even if you are siblings who have not seen each other for decades, no one will give in when they meet.

Nian Nian blinked, "Don't quarrel, don't quarrel."

Grandpa Ge smiled immediately, "Okay, Grandpa Ge, don't quarrel."

His voice was so gentle that Ge Lijuan beside him was in a trance.

It seemed that she had returned to decades ago when they were still young. Her brother was only a few years older than her, but he still looked like a brother and coaxed her patiently.

But everything changed later. They grew up, and she fell in love with a man, but her brother didn't like her, so the brother and sister had a quarrel. Later, too many things happened. She left the mainland and moved to Hong Kong. She didn't expect that they would be separated for decades. When they met again, the young boy who was once green had white hair and had never started a family.

Ge Lijuan's eyes were moist, and she hung her head for a long time without saying a word.

Grandpa Ge glanced at her a few times without saying anything, and patiently told Nian Nian about the programs of the Spring Festival Gala.

At 9:30 in the evening, the fillings for the dumplings were chopped. Mi Hongjun and Qin Juan were the two best cooks. They prepared the fillings and moved them to the living room. Those who knew how to make dumplings worked together, and in less than half an hour, they had made enough dumplings for tonight.

After making the dumplings, it was only time to play. Meng Huaiqing winked at Qin Xiang, and the two of them walked out the door one after the other.

It was snowing outside at some point, and there were sounds of children playing and children playing with firecrackers from time to time in the community.

Qin Xiang looked at the community and said, "This is the kingdom you built."

Meng Huaiqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "This description is not accurate."

The two walked to the intersection, and Meng Huaiqing said, let's go over there and take a look.

Qin Xiang looked up and saw a three-story villa covering a large area. Such a villa was particularly eye-catching.

A large area had been enclosed around the villa. The walls were made of red bricks and were very beautiful, but the yard was bare.

When he arrived at the door, Meng Huaiqing took out the key to open the door and went in.

Click.

The lights came on, and the situation inside the house was clearly displayed in front of Qin Xiang.

The villa had been renovated at some point. The simple style, although not luxurious, was in line with Qin Xiang's aesthetic taste.

Meng Huaiqing asked with a smile, "Do you like it?"

It was hard for Qin Xiang to say that she didn't like it.

She nodded, and Meng Huaiqing hugged her, resting his chin on her shoulder, "This is our second home in the capital. Come and live here when you are free, okay?"

Qin Xiang was happy, "I thought you would say, if you like it, I will give it to you. Oh, it is really sad."

After she finished speaking, Meng Huaiqing laughed, "Then I will say it again."

He cleared his throat and said affectionately, "As long as you like it, this house was originally built for you, and now it is given to you."

A key was stuffed into Qin Xiang's hand, and a house deed was stuffed into Qin Xiang's pocket. Meng Huaiqing hugged her to prevent her from taking it out, and said, "Qin Xiang, don't refuse, let me feel at ease."

Qin Xiang's hand in her pocket loosened unconsciously.

This man looks so strong on the outside, but he can be soft and fragile on the inside.

They have both experienced the hurt from their relatives, and they can understand each other's inner pain.

Qin Xiang has a lifetime of experience and has seen through life, but Meng Huaiqing has not.

Qin Xiang hugged him and patted his shoulder, jokingly, "I can't bear to give it back. Such a villa is worth a lot of money."

Meng Huaiqing laughed, and the depression in his chest dissipated. He let go of her, took her hand and said, "Come on, I'll show you around our home."

Our home.

Qin Xiang was stunned as Meng Huaiqing pulled her. The first floor had a kitchen, dining room and utility room, a reception room, a study and three bedrooms on the second floor, and a large studio on the third floor. There were not only sewing machines and work tables for making clothes, but also racks for displaying clothes. Everything was available.

Qin Xiang was surprised, "You prepared it?"

Meng Huaiqing shook his head and smiled, "I just made a list and asked Assistant Liu and Assistant Cen to help prepare it."

He looked at Qin Xiang expectantly and asked, "Are you satisfied, Miss Qin?"

It was hard for Qin Xiang to say she was dissatisfied. She stood on tiptoe and kissed him, "Very satisfied."

Meng Huaiqing hugged her and deepened the kiss. After a while, he said, "Do you want to go to the second floor to see the bedroom?"

The two went downstairs to the bedroom on the second floor. The bedroom was very large and had a cloakroom. There were already a lot of clothes hanging inside. If you look closely, you can see that some of them are even produced in Qin Xiang's store.

Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "What are you doing?"

"Nothing, I just think it's empty and ugly."

Not to mention the cloakroom, even the bedding is well prepared, and it has been arranged for a long time.

Meng Huaiqing said, "I cleaned the bedroom myself."

Qin Xiang sat down on the edge of the bed. It was very soft, and the bedding was also very comfortable. Well, it was produced in her store.

Qin Xiang sighed with emotion, "This is also called fat water not flowing to outsiders."

The position beside her collapsed, Meng Huaiqing leaned over to kiss her, but Qin Xiang blocked her, "I have to go back in a while, don't make trouble."

Meng Huaiqing regretted and sat up straight, "Okay."

After a while, he said, " Then...can we live here tonight? "

Qin Xiang doesn't care. The original plan was to go upstairs to her father's house. The house has been repaired and can be lived in. Now that Meng Huaiqing has proposed to live here, and it will take longer to dry out, she naturally has no objection.

Seeing that it was getting late, the two of them went out. The biting cold wind shook people's spirits, and all the charm was blown away.

When we got home, everyone was still watching TV.

Qin Xiang suddenly felt that these singles also had to find a partner.

Mi Hongjun complained, "I miss Jingjing."

Qin Xiang rubbed her arms and said disdainfully, "Then you should go to the provincial capital to find Jingjing as soon as possible."

Mi Hongjun pouted.

Alas, who made him still young? He was only 20 after the Chinese New Year, and it would take another two years to get the marriage certificate.

Tan Xiu couldn't help laughing, "Then you and Jingjing have a lot to wait."

The love between the two was also witnessed by many people, and everyone thought it was magical. Hao Jingjing looked very powerful, and no one expected that she would like a man like Mi Hongjun who looked unstable.

And the two of them never seemed to quarrel when they were together. The most common thing they saw was the two of them clinging together.

Mi Hongjun was unhappy again, "Just wait, love is more enjoyable after a long time, you single dogs don't understand."

Tan Xiu and Miao Xiaofeng looked at each other and felt sour. They didn't want to find a partner for the time being, and they would make money in the next two years.

Because she couldn't bear it anymore, Nian Nian had gone to bed. Ge Lijuan and Ge Daye stayed at Qin Baotian's place and Mi Hongjun's place respectively tonight, and neither of them planned to go back.

Qin Xiang was a little confused as to why they didn't live in Meng Huaiqing's villa.

Meng Huaiqing whispered, "I suggested it, but both of them refused."

Qin Xiang didn't understand, but didn't ask much.

At 11:50, they lit a fire to cook dumplings. At 12:00, Qin Baotian set off a string of firecrackers in front of the building.

Meng Huaiqing held Qin Xiang's hand and said, "Qin Xiang, Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year."