Chapter 93

At this time, there was still an hour before the lecture, so the few people were not in a hurry, but strolled around the campus leisurely.

The first and second year of high school had not started yet, and the entire school was only studying hard in the third year.

But I didn't expect to see Jie Zong, who had already graduated, here. You should know that the family courtyard of the Experimental Middle School is on the west side of the school, not inside the school.

Director Xie smiled with satisfaction and said, "I guess they come to the library to read books."

This made Qin Xiang envious, "That's great. Our Qingshui No. 1 Middle School doesn't even have a decent library. There is only one room with few books in it, and our principal treats it like a treasure."

However, it did remind Qin Xiang that she did not have the ability to build a library for the time being, but she could donate some books that the students could use to the school every year to repay Principal Cao and Teacher Ning for their help.

Just as he was thinking, Jie Zong rode closer. He looked at Qin Xiang in confusion and then at his father. "You guys..."

Zhao Wenbo smiled and said, "The school has invited Qin Xiang to give a speech to the senior students. Do you want to listen to it together?"

Jie Zong was not surprised. Almost every year, the school would invite the top science students to give speeches to the students. He thought about it and nodded, "Okay."

Qin Xiang was a little surprised that he could agree. It can be seen that Jie Zong is a very proud person. I didn't expect that he would go to listen to her speech.

The few of them walked around the school again, and then they were led by the teacher to the school auditorium.

At this time, the auditorium was already full of senior students, and the teachers of each class had also come.

Seeing Qin Xiang and the others coming in, the host went up to maintain order. Qin Xiang followed the teacher to the backstage. Zhao Wenbo said, "Today is the mobilization meeting for the senior class of our school. After the principal finishes speaking, it will be your turn to go up."

It didn't matter if she waited a little longer. She nodded, "Okay."

Jie Zong asked from the side, "When are you going to the capital?"

"Jie Zong wants to go to school with Qin Xiang? That's good too. Anyway, you two are in the same school. Although not in the same major, you came from the same place, so you should always take care of each other more." Zhao Wenbo said happily.

Qin Xiang thought for a moment and said, "It will probably take another four or five days. I have to arrange everything here and go back to my alma mater to visit my teachers. I will leave when I come back."

She looked at Jie Zong and said politely, "If you are in a hurry, you can leave first."

Jie Zong opened his mouth but before he could say anything, Director Jie smiled and said, "What can he do? You can go with him when the time comes. You can take care of him on the way."

Qin Xiang no longer refused. What surprised her was Jie Zong. Did he really plan to go to the capital with her?

After the principal in front finished speaking, the host said Qin Xiang's name, and there was warm applause outside.

Qin Xiang stood up, "Then I'll go up first."

"Go ahead." Zhao Wenbo watched the girl calmly and confidently go up to the stage, and turned to Director Xie and said, "Who would have thought that a science champion could be easily helped out, and all his students would be suppressed." Xie

Zong next to him looked at him and said nothing, but Director Xie couldn't help laughing, "It's just right to let him know that there is always someone better than you." Before

he finished speaking, Xie Zong had already gone to the front to listen to the speech, and the two teachers also went to the front to listen.

Qin Xiang's speech was not fancy, nor did she talk about how bumpy her school experience was, but she taught everyone her own learning methods.

After she finished speaking, it was time for questions. A student asked, "Senior Qin Xiang, the top student in our school has a very good brain. It seems that he learns everything faster than us. Is your brain also very fast, or is it just like what you said?"

Qin Xiang looked at the puzzled girl and said, "Some people are born with supernatural powers when it comes to learning. They can learn everything at once. But I am not like that. You may have read in the newspaper that I took the college entrance examination two years ago. Although my academic performance was not bad at that time, I did not rely on It's not how much learning talent my smart brain has, but my willingness to learn, taking one step at a time, and believing that hard work can make up for lack of talent. Later, you all knew that I had a one-year marriage, and then I started studying again after the divorce. During this period, I did not give up studying, and I brought textbooks with me even when I went out of town. "

She blinked and smiled, "So I was able to take the top scorer in science because I worked harder than others, not because I was smarter than you who ranked first." The

students in the audience laughed.

This smile was kind, and no one asked her why she divorced, which made Qin Xiang feel the kindness of the students in this school.

Later, students asked many more questions, and Qin Xiang answered them one by one. A girl mustered up her courage and stood up to ask a question that had nothing to do with study, "Senior Qin Xiang, how did you bravely take that step?"

The scene was silent, and everyone understood that the question was about Qin Xiang's divorce.

Qin Xiang faced the other party's uneasy and tangled eyes and said, "There's nothing to think about. If you meet such a man, can you keep him for the New Year without divorce? Such a man is only honest if he is hung on the wall. Although I am a woman, it's not that I can't go further on my own. Why should I keep my eyes on a man? This is a new society, not the old society of foot binding that makes women stand still."

They are all 17 or 18-year-old boys and girls, and they are not children anymore. They understand the principles that they should understand. Qin Xiang did not shy away from talking about such things.

The girl smiled, "You are so brave, senior sister. I see the power of role models in you. I will take you as my role model."

Qin Xiang encouraged with a smile, "You can do it too."

After asking the question, Qin Xiang followed Zhao Wenbo and others to the backstage. Zhao Wenbo smiled and said, "The thinking of children nowadays is different from before."

Qin Xiang joked, "I thought the school would stop me from saying this."

"There's nothing wrong with this." Director Xie explained, "The school held a meeting to discuss this matter before inviting you, so this is within expectations. They only have one year left in high school life. After graduation, some will be admitted to university, and some will go directly into society. It's better to let them know in advance, rather than meeting a scumbag and being cheated in the future."

Looking at Director Xie, Qin Xiang felt the love of these teachers for their students. If you love someone, you should make plans for him/her. She also thought about what to do after graduation.

She suddenly understood why the school invited her to give a speech. Such a school has no shortage of good learning methods. Not to mention others, Jie Zong can organize political materials, and can also organize other test materials. Her experience in this regard is not necessarily better than Jie Zong's.

But Jie Zong's life was too smooth sailing, far from her ups and downs, which can bring different ideas to students.

Seeing that it was getting late, Qin Xiang said goodbye to the two directors. Director Jie had to go to a meeting, and Zhao Wenbo did not try to keep her, "Come to my house for dinner when you are free, and let your teacher Jiang make you something delicious."

Qin Xiang smiled and nodded, "I would have gone even if you hadn't invited me."

He turned around and left the school, but he didn't expect to hear the sound of a bicycle bell beside him. Qin Xiang turned his head and met Jie Zong's clear eyes, "I'll take you there?"

Qin Xiang glanced at the back seat of his bicycle. Jie Zong frowned slightly, "I'm just going my way."

Qin Xiang shook his head, "No, I'll walk by myself."

"Oh." Jie Zong didn't feel disappointed, but said, "Remember to tell me when you leave. It's not very safe on the train now."

Qin Xiang didn't refuse anymore after saying this, so let's go together.

When they returned to the store, Qin Yang happened to arrive as well. Qin Xiang asked about the situation at home, but Qin Yang was reluctant to say more. "It's just like that, nothing much to say."

Looking at his expression, Qin Xiang knew something was wrong. "Did Mom make trouble or was it Qin Jun?"

"Qin Jun." Qin Yang knew he couldn't hide it from Qin Xiang, so he didn't hide it. "They stopped me and my second brother as soon as we entered the village. They said something rude and I beat them up. Later, they were frightened by the secretary and stopped making trouble. You're lucky you didn't go back."

Qin Xiang said indifferently, "If I go back, there will be even bigger trouble. So let it be. I can't beat them to death. Let them do what they want. Out of sight

, out of mind." Qin Yang smiled, "I know you don't care. By the way, Dad said he would come to see you when he's free these days. He cares about you very much."

"I know." Although Qin Xiang was a little angry with her father because of the matter of Tanaka Mei before, she also understood that her father had his own stance. From the video recorded by the provincial radio station, Qin Xiang knew that her father loved her just as much. But if he hadn't called her at that time, the villagers didn't know how to frame him.

Qin Yang patted her shoulder and comforted her, "Don't think too much. School is about to start, and you have to prepare well. You have to tell me what to do with the store after you leave."

Qin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief, "That's right."

In the evening, she held a meeting again and made personnel arrangements. "Tan Xiu, you, Mi Hongjun, and Hongxia will take care of the store in the university town from now on. Mi Hongjun will act as the store manager, and Tan Xiu "Assist, Xiaofeng and Liping will be here in the store to guard, and the third brother will be in charge of things."

As soon as the words fell, Miao Xiaofeng glanced at Qin Yang and saw a look of joy on his face. Then Qin Xiang said, "He Liping is still in night school now. Xiaofeng will keep an eye on her at night. In addition, a recruitment notice will be posted tomorrow to recruit another person. When the third brother is not around, He Liping will act as the store manager."

Miao Xiaofeng's face turned pale.

She was a little puzzled. She was obviously the first one to come, so why did He Liping act as the store manager.

He Liping was naturally happy to be given an important task, not only because the basic salary of the store manager would be ten yuan more per month, but also because of this trust. She hurriedly stood up and said, "Boss, I will definitely do a good job."

Qin Xiang just glanced at Miao Xiaofeng and said nothing more.

Miao Xiaofeng is capable, but she also has a lot of thoughts, but her thoughts are only focused on internal affairs. She is far worse than He Liping in handling customer problems.

Qin Xiang did not name anyone, but just said, "This is the position for now. I will definitely open other branches in the future. As long as you do a good job, I will definitely promote you to be store managers. If you don't work hard and focus on other things, causing internal conflicts, I will not care how capable you are and will just let you go."

Seeing that no one said anything, Qin Xiang was very satisfied and continued, "You all know about the previous incident. This is a private company. There is no such thing as a lifelong iron rice bowl. Do you understand?"

Everyone answered, "I understand."

Li Hongxia is an honest person, down-to-earth and hardworking. Although Tan Xiu is not a store manager, she is also very happy. Only Miao Xiaofeng felt indignant and felt that Qin Xiang was partial to He Liping.

When returning from the meeting, Miao Xiaofeng complained to Tan Xiu, "Mi Hongjun is fine, as he has been following the boss from the beginning. But what does He Liping have? It would have been fine if she had enrolled in night school before us, but now she has become the store manager directly."

Miao Xiaofeng had always felt inferior, and thought that if she could become the store manager, at least she could stand next to Qin Yang and hold her head up high. However, everything was ruined by He Liping.

Hearing the jealousy in her words, Tan Xiu couldn't help but frown, "You should take on a job that suits your ability. I am also a shop assistant. Our boss is a capable man and will definitely open more stores in the future. The reason why it is not our turn this time is that we are not capable enough. We just need to work harder and learn more, and it will be our turn next time. Why complain about yourself here? You are just like those people in the factory who rely on their seniority to make demands. What's the difference? Although He Liping is younger than us, she is very capable. "

Seeing that Miao Xiaofeng still looked unhappy, Tan Xiu was too lazy to persuade her, "I will come here less often in the future. You take care of yourself."

Tan Xiu had a hunch that Miao Xiaofeng would be killed by her own thoughts sooner or later. Fortunately, she was assigned to the university town, which was far away from here, and she lived there now, so she didn't have to run back and forth.

After Tan Xiu left, Miao Xiaofeng couldn't help squatting there and crying.

As for Qin Xiang, she was probably worried that she would see Miao Xiaofeng crying again, so she simply didn't come out.

Miao Xiaofeng was not wrong, but her ability was just average. If she worked hard to improve her ability, she would be able to become a store manager sooner or later. But if she didn't focus on this and only thought about competing with others, she didn't want to get used to it.

She closed the door and said to Qin Yang, "Third brother, someone likes you."

Qin Yang said, "Who?"

Qin Xiang laughed, "You don't know?"

"I don't know."

Qin Xiang said, "Then find out for yourself, so I won't be embarrassed if I tell you."

After that, she went upstairs. It was almost eleven o'clock, and Qin Xiang was indeed tired.

She lay down and slept until dawn, and Qin Xiang was still busy with the two stores.

As the school term was approaching, some students returned to school one after another, and then they found that a row of shops had been built opposite the school, like bamboo shoots after spring rain, and there were not only snack bars, but also a beautifully decorated clothing store.

Many students had nothing to do and walked around here.

Qin Xiang had rented out the shop, and even Qin Juan, who was close to the west, had opened one.

But she was too busy and was thinking about finding someone to help her all day.

Qin Yang and Qin Xiang remembered this when they came to the university town, so they asked Qin Juan, "What do you think of Qin Mian and Qin Zhen from my second aunt's family?"

Qin Juan was stunned. She didn't have much impression of these two cousins. "They are very young, right?"

"Not young anymore, one is seventeen and the other is nineteen, and they don't go to school anymore." Qin Xiang had seen the two cousins ​​during the Chinese New Year. Their personalities were similar to those of my second aunt, and they were both nice. When Qin Yang mentioned it, she understood, "Do they want to work outside?"

Qin Yang nodded and looked at Qin Juan, "They are both honest, so I was thinking that it's not easy for you to recruit people here? Why don't you let them give it a try? One will look after the store and the other will look after the night market stall, and you will be able to make time to accompany Nian Nian."

She has been very busy alone since she started this business. Not only does she have to prepare oden dishes for the evening, but she also has to brine brined pork offal to keep the store stocked. She has been working so hard alone that she has lost a lot of weight recently.

Qin Xiang also advised, "You have saved some money now, don't work so hard, take care of your health, and think more about your parents."

Qin Juan hesitated and said, "Okay, then I will find time to call and talk to my second aunt. At least we need to discuss the salary and follow-up issues before the people come. Let them live on the second floor when they come, which is convenient."

Listening to Qin Juan's words, Qin Xiang had nothing to worry about.

Qin Juan was probably the person who had changed the most since she was reborn.

Before, she was timid and soft-tempered and was manipulated by others. It has only been less than a month since the divorce, and she has changed completely, her spirit and energy are different.

Qin Xiang nodded, "Of course, we have to explain it to them. Even if they are cousins, they are still in a boss-employee relationship here. If they don't do a good job, they will be sent back."

Qin Juan smiled and said, "I understand. That's what I said."

She had seen clearly through the divorce that no relationship is absolute. She didn't expect the two cousins ​​to work hard for her, just like everyone else.

After this, Qin Xiang and Qin Yang helped Qin Juan clean up the vegetables, but Qin Juan drove them away. "It's useless for you to help me once or twice. Aunt Liu from the compound will come to help me in a while, and she can finish the work."

Otherwise, the house they bought was good. Most of the people in the beer family compound were kind people. They knew it was not easy for Qin Juan to take care of a child by herself. Now Nian Nian is almost always at Aunt Liu's house during the day. Qin Juan doesn't let people work for free. She gives her one yuan a day and cooks some food for Nian Nian. Sometimes she will bring Nian Nian to the store to help her.

Qin Xiang saw that her sister insisted, so she didn't say anything. She went to her own store and took another look around and went back.

At the entrance of the small building over there, Grandpa Ge was sitting under a tree, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan and drinking tea. When he saw her coming back, he asked, "When are you going to the capital?"

Qin Xiang smiled, "School starts on September 1st, so I have to get there two days in advance, and it will take me a day and a night on the road, so I have to leave on the 28th." She joked, "Why, Grandpa Ge is going to take me to the capital to study in person?"

"You wish." Grandpa Ge snorted, stood up, and went back to the house with his horse, "I'll take you to the capital and then you'll take me back?"

Qin Xiang couldn't help laughing.

Grandpa Ge had already reached the door and stuck his head out again, "But maybe I can give you a ride."