Chapter 68

It was the weekend, and even though it was only around ten o'clock, there were many people in the square with their children out to play. When Qin Xiang took people out to check, there were already many people watching the excitement.

A woman in her fifties sat on the ground crying, pointing at Qin Xiang's shop and crying loudly, "It's so unfair, I was fired for working well, you are worse than Zhou Baopi, it's so unfair, a whole family of old and young, but you fired them just for the salary of the children, you don't let people live." Qin Xiang

looked at the woman and felt that her face was a little familiar. Then he glanced to the side and saw Sun Xiumei standing there with her head down, tugging at the corner of her clothes, looking at the woman on the ground anxiously.

The onlookers said, "Fired? Why was he fired?"

"Yes, there must be a reason."

Nowadays, everyone's intuitive feeling is that if you find a job, it is a lifelong iron rice bowl, so how can you be fired?

Yu Aifang wiped away her tears, pointed at Qin Xiang's shop and cried, "My daughter worked here for a month, and she was fired just like that. Is this a capitalist? You won't let people live." Then

she saw Qin Xiang and said angrily, "It's you, woman, who exploits people even more than the capitalists. My daughter doesn't go home until after 10 o'clock every night, and she ends up like this. Let's all judge, are you a capitalist?" Hearing the woman

say this, many people felt that Qin Xiang had gone too far. "Yes, it's not right to fire her after working so hard every day."

"People don't work overtime that late."

To be honest, few people work overtime at work now.

Seeing that everyone was defending Yu Aifang, Tan Xiuji was getting anxious. Qin Xiang comforted them, "It's okay."

She looked at Sun Xiumei with a cold gaze and asked, "Sun Xiumei, do you dare to tell me why you were fired?"

Sun Xiumei stood there pinching the corner of her clothes without saying a word, tears dripping down her face, looking like someone who had been wronged.

An old lady looked at Qin Xiang's face and said dissatisfiedly, "You little girl, how can you be so cruel at such a young age? Is this how your parents taught you to be a human being? The country doesn't fire people, so why do you fire people? Isn't this making it difficult for people to live?"

Qin Xiang laughed, "Auntie, I'm a self-employed person and my own boss, so I have the final say on how and who to hire in this store."

"Oh, what you said, little girl..."

"How I speak is my business. You yourself speak rudely and expect me to speak to you in a nice tone?"

Qin Xiang ignored her and turned to look at Sun Xiumei. "Sun Xiumei, you are embarrassed to say why you were fired. I will say it for you. It's because you slacked off during work hours and were careless when entertaining customers. You can't bring useful value to my store. I pay you dozens of yuan a month and give you bonuses. Is it for you to slack off here? This is not a state-owned factory. You slacked off and didn't pay attention to me. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. I'm not a good person. No one cares about the fish. As for getting off work after 10 pm, have you ever been to work before 9 am? Which company gives you 20 cents a day for overtime like I do? You are lazy while others are working, and you stand back while others are entertaining customers. Even so, I still pay to support you, what do other people think? "

Qin Xiang said it bluntly, which made Sun Xiumei blush, but Yu Aifang did not accept it. She felt that once you have a job, it is a stable job, and Qin Xiang cannot be fired casually. He must give an explanation to the whole family.

Even though Sun Xiumei pulled her away to stop her from talking, Yu Aifang shook her off and said, "I've never heard of anyone being fired for such a trivial matter. It's not a big deal."

Qin Xiang was speechless. She went into the house and took out the probation agreement she had signed. "Auntie, please read it carefully. It clearly states that the probation period is one month. If there are problems such as slacking off during the probation period, as the boss, I have the right to decide whether to hire you."

A woman who was standing nearby took it and took a look at it. She smiled and said, "It's really written in this agreement. There's also a girl's signature at the end."

Yu Aifang panicked, "It doesn't count. Who knows if you're just fooling my daughter with this."

"Your daughter has just graduated from junior high school, how can she not know how to read?" Qin Xiang looked at her and said, "If you really feel that your daughter has been wronged, then you can report me to the relevant department. If you continue to make trouble, then I have the right to report it to the police."

Several people who were watching the excitement said, "It's not necessary to report it to the police, it's not a big deal."

Qin Xiang: "Why not, They are making trouble here when customers are coming. The impact is extremely bad. It affects the customers coming to the store, which affects the turnover of my store. Not only do I have to report to the police, but I also have to ask them for compensation for the losses."

Seeing that several women were about to speak, Qin Xiang asked, "If your business was disturbed like this, what would you choose?"

Several women shut up.

She looked at Sun Xiumei and said, "Sun Xiumei, when you left, I not only paid you off your probationary salary, but also gave you an extra ten yuan. Is this how you repay me? You allowed your mother to make trouble here. So, do you think I can give you your job back if you make trouble? Don't even think about it. Do you know what your behavior is called? It is disturbing social order, and to put it in a bigger way, it is called intimidation."

Qin Xiang's words made Sun Xiumei's eyes widen. People who were watching the excitement around did not expect that such a little trouble would be such a big sin.

However, some people thought that Qin Xiang did a good job. He did not deduct money and gave an extra ten yuan. He did not say anything when he took the money, and it was not appropriate for him to make trouble now.

"Little girl, what they said makes sense."

"That's right. The radio promotes self-employed people every day. Self-employed people are their own bosses, which is different from state-owned enterprises. You should take your mother back quickly. It will be embarrassing if you are really taken to the police station."

Sun Xiumei was still crying, but she didn't dare to look at Qin Xiang. She hurriedly pulled her mother, "Mom, let's go."

"No, I can't leave." Yu Aifang cried miserably, "They bully us so much, we can't just let it go, they must give us an explanation."

Qin Xiang smiled, "What explanation do you want?"

Yu Aifang looked at Qin Xiang and smiled, thinking that she was showing weakness, so she stiffened her neck and said, "I don't care whether you report it to the police or not, anyway, either let my daughter come back to work and get a permanent job, or give us 200 yuan in compensation."

Qin Xiang's face turned cold, and she looked to the side. He Liping had already brought a policeman over, "Then you can complain to the police."

She had told the people in the store before that if they encountered troublemakers, they didn't need to be afraid, just report it to the police directly, because of the location, there was another police station not far away. When Qin Xiang came out to fight, she gave He Liping a look, and the little girl ran all the way over and brought people here now.

Yu Aifang choked, "Don't scare me with the police. The police won't be on your side

without distinguishing right from wrong." Qin Xiang said righteously, "The police will definitely not be on your side without distinguishing right from wrong. They will only handle the case impartially. Who is right and who is wrong will naturally be determined by laws and regulations."

"The police are here."

Someone shouted and looked over. A police officer in his forties came over.

Yu Aifang's eyes widened, "You..."

Feeling guilty and angry, "The police can't be unreasonable."

Sun Xiumei was scared and hurriedly pulled her mother, "Mom, let's go back, the police are really here."

Qin Xiang said to the police, "Comrade police, someone is making trouble in front of my store and keeps asking me to give an explanation. Please investigate impartially."

Yu Aifang was still sitting on the ground at this time. When she saw the police coming, she started crying again.

Public Security Cheng first asked what was going on, and Qin Xiang told him everything, "The country encourages the development of individual businesses, so I opened a store. How to determine the employment system in this store is my problem. If the employee is not suitable during the probation period, shouldn't I decide not to use him?"

Public Security Cheng nodded, agreeing with this statement, and turned to persuade Sun Xiumei, "Comrade, what they said makes sense, and the agreement is clearly written. If you still make trouble here or even ask for money, that is a threat and intimidation, and you are also planning to endanger social order. If you continue to make trouble, you can only go to the police station with me."

Most people nowadays are afraid of the police, especially in the past two years when the country has been cracking down on it and severely cracking down on behaviors that endanger society. As people in the provincial capital, it is impossible for them not to know this.

The reason why Yu Aifang came to make trouble was that she heard that Qin Xiang was just a girl from the village, and she felt that the other party was bullying them by relying on their money. After all, they were locals in the provincial capital. They didn't have any rich relatives, but they had many poor relatives. They didn't have to be afraid of a stranger.

She had a good idea. She came to the door of the store and cried to make people sympathize with her, and then took the opportunity to put forward her own demands, even if she couldn't come back to work, she had to ask for more compensation.

This is what everyone did when someone left the factory in the past few years.

But why did they suddenly hit a wall today? Even the police said so.

She didn't take it seriously when Qin Xiang said it, but she panicked when the police said it, "Comrade police, you can't favor her just because she's pretty. Her behavior is the behavior of capitalists. Why don't you side with the common people and the capitalists?"

Yu Aifang's words were unpleasant, and Cheng Gongan's face went dark. "Since you are so unconvinced, please come with me to the police station and we will investigate it through formal procedures."

The people around hurriedly advised, "Sister-in-law, we can't disbelieve what the police say. Why do you say that about the police?"

"That's right, you won't be able to face the police station if you really go to it."

Yu Aifang was also afraid in her heart, but now she was no longer afraid when she was forced to this point. "I'll go if I want to, I'll go to your director to reason with him. If you don't give me an explanation, I'll kill myself in the police station."

Sun Xiumei was scared, and she pulled her mother and begged, "Mom, stop making trouble, can we go home?"

"You silly girl, I'm doing this for you?" Yu Aifang was furious and slapped Sun Xiumei in the face. Sun Xiumei burst into tears immediately.

Qin Xiang said to Cheng Gongan, "Comrade Gongan, since they asked to go to the police station, you should take them there to investigate. It's no good for them to block my door. I want to ask for compensation."

"You still dare to ask for compensation?" Yu Aifang was so angry that she forgot to show weakness and pretend to be wronged. She was about to hit Qin Xiang at the top of her voice.

Qin Xiang stood there without moving. Zhao Ping stood directly in front of Qin Xiang, full of protective meaning.

Qin Xiang said to Zhao Ping, "Brother Zhao, it's okay. Comrade Gongan is here. Let's see if she dares to take action." Yu

Aifang jumped up and wanted to hit people. People around her thought that this woman was hopeless. No wonder the boss didn't want her as a concubine. She didn't look like a good person.

"Okay, everyone, go to the police station." Policeman Cheng grabbed Yu Aifang's arm and said sternly, "Everyone, go to the police station. If you make trouble again, I will handcuff you."

"You just want to scare people." Yu Aifang said this, but she was afraid of the police and did not dare to say anything else.

So the group went to the police station. As the owner of the store, Qin Xiang also had to make a statement. Qin Xiang told Tan Xiu and followed.

The lively crowd gradually dispersed, and some people saw that the clothes in Qin Xiang's store were new and could not help but go in to take a look.

Tan Xiu suppressed her worries and introduced them with a smile.

Qin Xiang did not think it was a big deal and followed her to the police station.

But Yu Aifang still felt wronged, and finally cried directly that the police station favored Qin Xiang.

Qin Xiang saw that and was too lazy to continue arguing with her, so she asked Cheng Gongan, "Comrade Gongan, I ask them to apologize publicly at the door of my store, otherwise I will not forgive this matter."

Cheng Gongan did not think that his request was wrong, so he nodded, "We will handle it impartially."

Qin Xiang thanked him and asked, "Can I leave now?"

Cheng Gongan nodded, "Okay."

As for what would happen to Yu Aifang, Qin Xiang was not worried. The police these days have a strong sense of justice. Yu Aifang was making such a fuss, so the police station would definitely handle it according to the rules and regulations. However, in this case, it is estimated that at most she would be criticized and educated, and it is impossible for her to be detained like Tanaka Mei.

When she returned to the store, there were no more people at the door. In fact, because of the commotion, many people saw the clothes in her store and came in to try them on. No matter how lively it was, it had nothing to do with me, but as a woman, there was no woman who didn't like beautiful clothes.

Qin Xiang introduced the styles to the customers in a kind manner, and several women in their thirties said, "It's more comfortable to be in a private store, while in a state-owned store, everyone is so arrogant."

When this lady said this, the others also agreed. Qin Xiang smiled and thanked her, "This is what we should do. When we open a store, we must not only have good styles and quality clothes, but also provide services that make customers comfortable, otherwise no customer would be willing to come in."

Several women laughed, and one of the ladies said, "It's a pity that the clothes in your store are not suitable for us."

The clothes in Qin Xiang's store are positioned for women in their twenties and thirties, but the women in front of them obviously have never worn such fashionable clothes. Qin Xiang looked around and found a few slightly more mature clothes and said, "Sister, you can try these. I think they are more suitable for you."

The women thought they looked good and went to the fitting room to try them on.

Now is the hottest time of the year, and most women like to wear skirts, mainly because they are cool.

The clothes in Qin Xiang's store are of good quality, and the materials are some Dacron and others that are more comfortable.

The women put on the clothes and looked at them in the big mirror, and they all liked them.

"Today's matter also relies on the fair opinions of several elder sisters. So, if you want it, I will give you a 10% discount. Just consider it as making friends." Qin Xiang saw clearly just now that most of the people who helped Aifang were older, and most of those who talked to her were younger. Maybe it was because they were of similar age and could empathize more. Qin Xiang received the kindness from others, so it was impossible for her not to repay them.

Hearing Qin Xiang say this, several women were quite happy and each of them asked for one.

When sending the people out, an older sister said, "No wonder your store has good business, there is a reason, and the girl didn't cherish it."

Qin Xiang was helpless, "Everyone has their own fate, there is nothing we can do about it. I didn't expect her to let her mother make trouble. We were on good terms when we left."

Just after she finished speaking, she saw a few people coming out of the alley at the other end of the square. They were Cheng Gongan and the dusty Yu Aifang and her daughter.

Qin Xiang smiled, "They are coming."

Women probably don't like to watch the excitement. After buying clothes, several women simply stood there and didn't leave, "Let's take a break before we go."

Qin Xiang was right, Cheng Gongan brought the two people to her side.

Soon, the people came close, and Cheng Gongan said, "They have admitted their mistakes, and we have criticized and educated them. They came to give you compensation and apology."

Qin Xiang looked at Yu Aifang and saw at a glance that the aunt was not convinced, but it didn't matter. If she was not convinced, she would dare to send her to the police station next time. People like this are used to being a rioter in the market, and think that everyone can get used to her. Unfortunately, she is not the kind of person who will be taken advantage of. She can send her once, and she doesn't believe that Yu Aifang will not be afraid if she comes twice.

Thinking about this, Qin Xiang said tolerantly, "It would be best if they can realize their mistakes."

Then Qin Xiang looked at Sun Xiumei and said, "I thought we were going to part ways amicably, and I thought I would give you priority if there were other suitable job opportunities in the future, but I didn't expect..." She smiled regretfully, "That's it, our fate ends here."

Sun Xiumei was stunned and looked at Qin Xiang in disbelief. She didn't expect Qin Xiang to have such a plan. She bit her lip, "Sister Qin Xiang, I'm sorry..."

Qin Xiang ignored her and looked at Yu Aifang. Yu

Aifang, who was at the police station just now, was severely criticized by the comrades in the police station, and some current laws and regulations were instilled in her, which scared her a lot. No matter how reluctant she was in her heart, she could only come over to apologize.

Yu Aifang lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry, Comrade Qin Xiang, I shouldn't have come to your store to make trouble, please forgive me."

Qin Xiang smiled magnanimously, "For the sake of our past relationship, let's just let it go today, Auntie, if it happens again, I will continue to send you to the police station."

Yu Aifang looked up at her abruptly.

Qin Xiang smiled, and her tone was not as threatening as before, "I, Qin Xiang, am a law-abiding person. I can't sit idly by when I encounter people who violate national laws and regulations. Besides, I open a business to make money. If someone comes to make trouble, it will ruin my job. I can't be soft-hearted to those who ruin other people's jobs, don't you think?"

Yu Aifang frowned and said nothing.

Qin Xiang said to Cheng Gongan, "Comrade Gongan, thank you for your help today. I'm going to get busy now."

After finishing his work, Cheng Gongan also had to go back. Before leaving, he did not forget to say to Yu Aifang seriously, "Comrade Yu Aifang, please be careful about your words and deeds in the future and don't do anything that violates the law and regulations again. If you do it again, it won't be as simple as criticism and education."

Yu Aifang nodded hurriedly.

Seeing Yu Aifang and her daughter leave, Cheng Gongan turned around and left. In his heart, he also had a more intuitive understanding of Qin Xiang, a self-employed person. In

this day and age, you really don't dare to go out without courage. A little girl is so tough and fearless. No wonder she can open a store in such a location.

It was noon now, Qin Xiang was hungry, and was going to cook and eat. Ge Da Ye from next door looked at the whole scene and gave Qin Xiang a thumbs up, "Not bad, not afraid of trouble. You have a promising future."

Qin Xiang couldn't help laughing, "These days, good people are bullied. Believe it or not, if I give in today, the mother and daughter will not let it go."

It was obvious that they wanted to cheat her before leaving, but it was a wishful thinking.

Ge Da Ye nodded while waving a palm leaf fan, "You see it clearly."

Qin Xiang went back to eat, and had to pack up her things. She had to go back to Qingshui County in the afternoon, and she didn't know how many days it would take for her third brother to come back.

Mi Hongjun came back from the university town at lunch time. After hearing about what happened in the morning, he was so angry that he glared, "What kind of people are these?"

No one is useful. When recruiting people, it is impossible to ask about their ancestors. I can only say that I should pay more attention to observing people's character in the future. At least the other employees in the store are still good.

Qin Xiang was going back to the county town in the afternoon. Mi Hongjun was worried and wanted to go back with her. Qin Xiang waved her hand and said, "Forget it, you go to the university town to clean up. Let Brother Zhao take care of it here. I can go back by myself."

She has not given up the rent of the yard in the county town. There are still some things in it. Qin Xiang is going to clean it up. If it can be used, give it to her second brother, and if it can't be used, just give it away. There is no point in keeping the yard.

Mi Hongjun nodded aggrievedly, "Okay, you should be careful."

Qin Xiang nodded.

It was almost dark when they returned to the county town by bus in the afternoon.

However, the beddings and other things in the yard had been moved away long ago, so Qin Xiang could not live there, so she simply stayed in the guesthouse near the school.

Seeing that it was still early, Qin Xiang bought some things and went to Qin Hai's house. When Qin Hai learned that she lived in the guesthouse, he was immediately dissatisfied, "It would be great if you could live directly at home."

Qin Xiang smiled, "I like living in the guesthouse, there is someone to do everything, how nice."

After all, they have started a family and a career, even if her second brother is kind, she doesn't want to come over and disturb him too much.

It was already past dinner time. Huang Xiufen brought in a big bowl of noodles. "There's no food left at home. Just have a bowl of noodles."

Qin Xiang nodded. She was indeed hungry. She picked up the chopsticks and started eating.

Unexpectedly, there was a poached egg nestled underneath, and a few slices of bacon underneath. She looked at Huang Xiufen, and Huang Xiufen said gently, "Eat it. There's still enough eggs at home."

Qin Xiang nodded and continued to eat. After eating a big bowl of noodles, her stomach felt better.

She remembered the gift she brought and hurriedly gave it to Huang Xiufen. "I bought a set of paintbrushes for each of the two children."

The paintbrushes were bought in the provincial capital when she came here. There are a total of twelve colors. The two children liked them at first sight. They found a used notebook and started painting on the back.

Qin Hai disagreed, "Don't spend money when you come here in the future. We can buy whatever the child needs."

Qin Xiang rolled her eyes, "Is it not okay for me, as an aunt, to buy it for you? How can you be like that? If you say that, I will simply not come here in the future."

"Your second brother is afraid that you will spend money." Huang Xiufen and Qin Hai have always had a good relationship. Huang Xiufen also felt sorry for her sister-in-law because of what happened during the Chinese New Year. She smiled and said, "Your second brother knows that it is not easy for you to make money, so he doesn't want to spend your money. Don't mind."

Qin Xiang nodded, "I know. But there is still money to buy something for my niece, you don't have to worry."

From the time she came to borrow money, she knew that her second brother seemed unwilling to take care of things or get involved, but he still cared about her. Otherwise, he would not take out 200 yuan when he was at a loss.

She thought of Qin Juan again, "By the way, how is my sister?"

When she asked this, Qin Hai and his wife looked unhappy.

Qin Hai said, "Although she is better than before, but that's it."

Qin Xiang couldn't help but frowning when she heard this. It seems that the lesson that the third brother taught Zhao Qianjin last time was not enough. Now that they are not in the county, Zhao Qianjin is arrogant again.

Qin Xiang said, "I'll ask my third brother to go there when he comes back."

Qin Hai didn't care. "Xiangxiang, everyone lives their own life and chooses their own path. You and my third brother have advised her to get a divorce, but she doesn't want to. Why should we care? Just walk the path you choose. Can your family members watch over you for the rest of your life? There will always be a time when they can't watch over you. It's useless if you can't stand up on your own. What's the

point of counting on others to give you charity and care?" Qin Xiang was stunned. Yes, what's the point of living by relying on others? If you can't stand up on your own, you really can't live like this.

But her sister's ending in the last life was too tragic. If she can help, she will definitely help. Don't look at her sister. There is still a child. Living in such a family, the child is the most pitiful one.

After dinner, the brother and sister chatted for a while, and Qin Xiang played with the two children for a while before they were ready to go back to the guesthouse.

Qin Hai was naturally worried late at night, so he went to see her off.

The two walked on the road, and Qin Hai asked some questions about Qin Xiang's business. Qin Hai was also thoughtful when he learned that Qin Xiang's new

store would open in September. Qin Xiang looked at his second brother, and thought that his second brother had been a successful man in his previous life, so he didn't say much, and only said to Qin Hai, "Second brother, if you need help, just find me."

Qin Hai was stunned and smiled, "What can I need your help with."

If it were before, Qin Hai would naturally have no idea. But when he helped to keep an eye on Qin Xiang's stall some time ago, he also realized that those self-employed people who bought goods from Qin Xiang made a lot of money. If you ask casually, they may make much more than them, the workers.

Of course he had ideas, but he always felt that now was not the right time, so he should wait and see. Before he had a definite idea and was sure of it, he would not easily break the current living conditions.

Qin Hai couldn't help laughing at himself sometimes. To put it bluntly, he just didn't have the courage to break the current stable life, let alone the courage of Qin Xiang to go all

out. Looking at the guesthouse in front of him, Qin Hai said, "Okay, go in."

Qin Xiang looked at his second brother and nodded. After taking a few steps, he couldn't help looking back, "Second brother, times will get better and better. There is no hope for state-owned enterprises."

After that, Qin Xiang went in. Qin Hai stood there thinking about his sister's words for a long time without moving.

Early the next morning, Qin Xiang got up to eat, and then went directly to school.

It's time to estimate the scores and fill in the application form.