Chapter 292

If it were in the past, Qin Xiang would be very happy to meet Guan Zhibin.

In the past, Guan Zhibin was tactful and considerate, and he was a decent person. Dealing with him made people feel relieved, and they didn't have to worry about being cheated.

But now, after hearing about Guan Zhibin, she couldn't believe it, and when she met him face to face, she unconsciously felt a sense of fear and vigilance.

But she didn't have anything to worry about, because she had a group of bodyguards with her.

"Brother Guan, what a coincidence." Qin Xiang spoke first.

Guan Zhibin stood up straight, walked over and said, "Unfortunately, I'm waiting for you here."

Qin Xiang raised her eyebrows in surprise, "Waiting for me?"

"Yes, waiting for Boss Qin." Guan Zhibin pointed at the car, "Shall we have a meal together and chat?"

Qin Xiang couldn't refuse, so she nodded, "Let's go to a tea restaurant in the city."

After saying that, she got into her own car instead of Guan Zhibin's.

Guan Zhibin looked at the bodyguard beside her and pursed his lips. He could easily detect Qin Xiang's politeness and alienation.

He felt that it was meaningless for a moment.

Maybe his request would be rejected before he even said it. Qin Xiang is not like other people. You may achieve your goal by soft and hard persuasion. Qin Xiang, the more you do this, you may not even be friends.

After getting in the car, Zhao Ping worriedly said, "It seems that he knows you are coming, but he didn't tell Director Wu before. He blocked you at the door on purpose. He probably wants to ask for something."

Qin Xiang nodded, "It is very likely, but it is up to me to agree or not."

She couldn't help sighing, "The most important thing in doing business is honesty and conscience. He told me this at the beginning. I didn't expect that times have changed and it has become like this. If I had known this, I might as well have opened a stall."

The two sighed and the car entered the city. They stopped at a random tea restaurant. Guan Zhibin also came over, "Let's go, I'll treat you today."

Qin Xiang shook her head, "Brother Guan, we have known each other for a few years. You have always treated me to meals. Let me treat you today. Thank you for taking care of me over the past year."

"It can't be considered as taking care of you." Guan Zhibin smiled bitterly. "No one knows how far a person will go. I just did what I should do at the beginning. One more way is one more way out."

He glanced at Qin Xiang and said, "Let's go upstairs and have dinner."

The tea restaurant is a typical Cantonese restaurant. Qin Xiang is not used to it. She ordered a random meal. While waiting, Guan Zhibin talked about the development of Pengcheng in the past two years.

Guan Zhibin suddenly said, "You know Mr. Meng Huaiqing, right?"

Qin Xiang did not hide it, "Yes, he is my fiancé."

"So you are engaged, congratulations." Guan Zhibin said compliments, "Mr. Meng is very famous in Pengcheng."

Qin Xiang laughed, "I believe this, he is famous wherever he goes."

Guan Zhibin paused, and Qin Xiang thought he was going to change the subject and was a little disappointed, but he didn't. Instead, he said, "You are also very famous in Pengcheng and Yangcheng."

Qin Xiang raised his eyebrows, "Me?"

"Yes." Guan Zhibin looked at her with burning eyes, "You forgot that this place is closest to Hongcheng, and many newspapers and other things can easily flow here. I have read the report about you, saying that you made a lot of money in this stock crash, and the profit is quite substantial."

Qin Xiang laughed, "You are well-informed, I didn't expect that I couldn't even keep it secret."

This was a joke. Nowadays, the exchanges between Hongcheng and the mainland are becoming closer and closer. Yangcheng and Pengcheng are adjacent to Pengcheng, and they have learned some things from Hongcheng. It is normal for newspapers to flow here.

Qin Xiang's previous operation in Hong Kong City not only allowed her to escape the stock market crash, but also saved Meng Huaiqing's stocks from being impacted. The Jiang family and the Chen family suffered heavy losses, while Meng Huaiqing's technology company was minimally affected by the stock market crash. Meng Huaiqing became a top wealthy family in Hong Kong City, and Qin Xiang also rose with the tide.

At that time, some reporters and radio stations also tried to wait for Qin Xiang for an interview, but they could not find Qin Xiang herself. Later, they learned that Qin Xiang left Hong Kong City on the day she sold her stocks.

At that time, Hong Kong City was full of rumors about Qin Xiang's glory. Some people said that she had the ability to turn stones into gold, and some people said that Qin Xiang could tell fortunes. There was even a feng shui master who said that he had calculated the feng shui of Qin Xiang's home.

There was an endless stream of news, but the person at the center of the incident could not be found.

Guan Zhibin said seriously, "Qin Xiang, you are very capable and suitable for business."

Qin Xiang smiled and thanked him, "Thank you for the compliment, Brother Guan."

Guan Zhibin sighed, "I am telling the truth." He paused and continued, "Sometimes I envy you for having such ability. Many people in the newspapers say that you rely on Mr. Meng, but I don't think so. I think you just have such ability."

His words moved Qin Xiang's heart, but it was just a touch of emotion.

At this time, the food came. Zhao Ping and others were eating at a table not far away. Qin Xiang glanced at them and said, "I have an advantage that others don't have. That is, I don't care what others say. I only do what I like and what I can do. It's absolutely fine to do things that go against my will and my inner scale."

Guan Zhibin's smile was a little stiff, and he couldn't put down the spoon he picked up. He nodded after a while and said, "It's good. Sometimes people can do what they like to do when they have the confidence, and no one can force them, but some people..."

"It's the same for everyone." Qin Xiang interrupted him and continued, "Brother Guan, you know better than anyone what I was like and how I got here. From the moment I set up my stall, I told myself that I entered this industry because I love the clothing industry. Whether I set up a stall or become a boss, I must be true to my conscience and do what I should do. I can't destroy my own reputation right from the start, cut my own thigh and put myself in trouble."

She looked at Guan Zhibin and continued, "So Later, when I set up a stall, even if I was selling the most outdated clothes, I only sold the best quality and the most durable ones. After I opened a store, I insisted on getting the goods from you, Director Guan, because the quality was guaranteed. Later, I signed an OEM agreement and set up a factory. I had dedicated people to strictly control the product quality, and I went to great lengths to hold design competitions in schools, and invited seniors from the school to work for me with high salaries and benefits. Brother Guan, why do you think I did this?"

Guan Zhibin pursed his lips, "Quality."

"It's about quality, but it's not just about quality. A piece of clothing cannot just have quality, because then it can only be sold in backward rural areas. It also has to have style." Qin Xiang looked at him and said without hesitation, "The soul of a piece of clothing lies in its style. This is the soul that the designer gives to the clothing. Quality, style, fabric, and post-sales are all indispensable."

Guan Zhibin remained silent.

Qin Xiang looked at him with mixed feelings in her heart. She believed that someone had said this to Guan Zhibin before, but it was hard to say whether he listened to her or not.

After all, they knew each other once and he had really helped her in the past, otherwise Qin Xiang would not have said it so clearly, "Brother Guan, if you want to develop well, you can either continue to engage in wholesale and directly set up a wholesale city, or build your own factory with your own design team, quality control team, and sales team." She

didn't finish the meal in the end. Her appetite should take her to Hunan and Sichuan provinces. Cantonese restaurants are really not suitable for her.

After leaving the restaurant, Guan Zhibin did not express his request. It was not known whether he had thought it through or his self-esteem was at work because of what she said.

In short, he didn't say it, so there was no need for them to tear each other's faces.

Before getting in the car, Guan Zhibin called her, "Qin Xiang."

Qin Xiang looked over and smiled, "Brother Guan, what's wrong?"

If Guan Zhibin spoke, Qin Xiang thought, then the last bit of affection between them would be gone.

"It's okay." Guan Zhibin said, "Next time we go to Pengcheng, let's have dinner together. I know a delicious Sichuan restaurant."

Hearing this, Qin Xiang smiled, "Okay, Brother Guan, let's go together next time."

After getting in the car and the car started, Zhao Ping asked her, "Can he figure it out?"

Qin Xiang shook her head, "I don't know."

Someone must have said this to Guan Zhibin, but Guan Zhibin didn't listen.

Now she said it again, and it was unclear whether Guan Zhibin would listen to her.

It was already evening when they drove back to Pengcheng from Yangcheng.

Qin Xiang was hungry. The car stopped at the community. Looking at the light radiating from the window, her heart softened again.

When they walked in, the room was already filled with the aroma of rice.

Meng Huaiqing, wearing an apron, said, "Wash your hands and eat."

Qin Xiang didn't speak until they sat at the table, "It feels like a spoiled husband waiting for his wife to come back home."

Meng Huaiqing was stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "I am a spoiled husband?"

Qin Xiang raised an eyebrow, "What else?"

Meng Huaiqing shook his head helplessly, "I always thought I was a domineering boss, you are a strong woman, and we are a strong man and a strong woman, but in your place I became a spoiled husband."

"Yeah. A spoiled husband." Qin Xiang couldn't help laughing.

Meng Huaiqing is good at cooking and his taste is not bad. I didn't eat well at noon, so I inevitably ate a little more at dinner.

After dinner, Meng Huaiqing pulled Qin Xiang downstairs for a walk. Pointing at the green belt in the community, she said, "Do you think it's well done?"

Qin Xiang nodded, "Not bad." She pointed to the flowerbed in the middle, "Wouldn't it be better to put some outdoor fitness equipment there?"

Meng Huaiqing agreed, "It can be considered."

He looked up at the shopping mall under construction not far away, and said, "When it's built, I'll leave a good location for you. Come and open a store."

Qin Xiang rolled her eyes at him, "Need I say that? You must give me the internal price."

"Need I say that." Meng Huaiqing smiled, "If you want, I can give it to you as a stock reward."

Seeing that Qin Xiang was about to speak, Meng Huaiqing hurriedly said, "Of course, I know you don't want it, so I won't force you. But I still say..."

"Thank you, Qin Xiang." Meng Huaiqing hugged her and said softly, "Just like you said, many rich people became poor, many people jumped off the roof, and there were also many rich people lining up to die. I had a dream for a while. I dreamed that I jumped from a tall building in a poster of a stock market crash. The pain of my body being shattered when I hit the ground was so obvious. Time and time again, I felt that if it weren't for you, that might be my end."

Listening to his words, Qin Xiang's heart was in turmoil.

In Qin Xiang's previous life, there was no such person as Meng Huaiqing.

She didn't know whether there was no Meng Huaiqing in the world she lived in, or Meng Huaiqing didn't come to the mainland for some reason or left early, but she didn't want to think about it.

Qin Xiang hugged Meng Huaiqing tightly. Such a good person should live a long life and should not leave this world in such a tragic way.

Not to mention how many people's work problems Meng Huaiqing solved by investing in factories in mainland China, just the few projects he did, such as the condoms produced by the rubber factory, which were transported to all parts of the country for free or at a low price, have saved many families.

Although he didn't say it, she also knew that Meng Huaiqing donated a lot of materials in mainland China to help others and do what he could.

"You will be fine, forever." Qin Xiang hugged him and said firmly, "Even if one day you go bankrupt and have nothing, you still have me, you don't have to despair or feel bad, come back and I will support you."

Meng Huaiqing smiled, "Okay, actually I'm waiting for you to say this."

Qin Xiang burst into laughter.

"Let's go, go back." Qin Xiang glanced at Pengcheng, then thought about the snow-covered capital, and smiled, "To be honest, I prefer the four distinct seasons in the capital."

Meng Huaiqing nodded, "I like it too."

The reunion is always too short. The two played poker for half a night, and on January 3, Qin Xiang still had to take a plane back.

Meng Huaiqing made time to send Qin Xiang to the airport, watched her go in, watched the plane fly into the sky and disappear forever, and then left by car.

On the way, the assistant reported to him about Qin Xiang's situation in Yangcheng. Meng Huaiqing was calm and just said, "You don't have to tell me everything about her. Just ensure her safety."

The assistant nodded, "Yes." It

was already past eight o'clock in the evening when the plane landed. Qin Xiang did not stop, bought some food on the street, and asked someone to send her directly to school.

Late at night, no one in the dormitory went out. They all studied and reviewed their lessons in the dormitory.

The final exams will be in more than ten days, and everyone is reviewing their lessons very hard.

Ding Xiang will make the final preparations. She will leave tomorrow and follow the team to Gangcheng, and then take a plane to study abroad in America.

"Qin Xiang, you're back." Ding Xiang was reluctant to leave.

She was reluctant to leave her roommates, school, and Huang Lin, but she had dreams and pursuits, and she had to leave no matter how reluctant she was.

Ding Xiang was very happy to see Qin Xiang before leaving.

Qin Xiang nodded, "I'm back. Fortunately I made it."

She bought a lot of things, all packed in lunch boxes, and then put them in an insulated box outside. Zhao Ping had just sent her downstairs.

Qin Xiang put the box on the table and said, "We don't have time to go out for dinner, so let's see Ding Xiang off in the dormitory."

In fact, they had already had the farewell dinner before the holiday, but she felt different to eat it now.

Meilin stood up and smiled, "We are lucky again."

Looking at Guan Yuping who was sleeping on the upper floor, Meilin went over and pulled her, "Guan Yuping, come down to eat."

Guan Yuping didn't want to get up because Jie Zong was leaving tomorrow.

"Let's have dinner together." Qin Xiang said to Guan Yuping.

Guan Yuping came down silently and put the food on the table. The roast duck was still hot, and the other dishes were also hot.

On such a night, six girls gathered together to enjoy the beautiful tomorrow. The time was just right.

Qin Xiang said, "Let's wish Ding Xiang a happy life."

Everyone held a teacup, and the teacups were filled with boiled water.

Qin Xiang said, "I wish Ding Xiang to study hard in America."

Mei Lin laughed, "You are too rigid. I wish Ding Xiang to eat all the food in America."

"I think eating all the food means eating burgers." Ming Chuan Xiu laughed.

After everyone finished speaking, it was Guan Yuping's turn. Guan Yuping said, "I wish you a quick return."

This was what she wanted to say to Jie Zong.

Ding Xiang's eyes were blurred with tears, but she smiled again, "Thank you. When I come back, we will promote Chinese clothing together."

"Cheers."

"Cheers."