Chapter 104
When Qin Xiang looked out, the two people downstairs happened to look over at the same time. Now it was no longer four eyes meeting, but six eyes meeting.
Jie Zong nodded slightly with a cold face. Meng Huaiqing wore casual clothes, a pair of sneakers on his feet. His originally side-parted hair had been cut off, becoming a clean and refreshing flat top. The maturity and stability on his body had been reduced a lot, and he looked several years younger. Standing on the campus of Tsinghua University, apart from his outstanding temperament, he did not look out of place.
"Hey, who are those two handsome guys?" Meilin shouted in surprise, and others also came over to look outside.
Noticing that the two were looking in their direction, the girls were all excited, "Look at us again."
Only Dingxiang noticed something was wrong. "They seem to be looking at Qin Xiang, right?"
Several people in the dormitory looked at Qin Xiang with curiosity.
Qin Xiang felt her scalp tingle. She said to them, "One of them is my friend, and the other is also a student at our school. I'll go down and take a look."
This statement caused everyone to gasp in surprise. Meilin paused for a moment before saying, "No wonder she despises our Instructor He. It seems she knows so many high-quality, handsome men."
Almost every girl has a national defense green complex in her heart, but soldiers give people a more reckless impression. This week, many people have asked about Instructor He, but unfortunately, Instructor He rarely talks to people except during training. Apart from his last name, no one even knows his name or where he is from.
Qin Xiang went downstairs and noticed that many people were looking at her from upstairs. Not wanting to cause a stir, Qin Xiang pointed forward and walked away first. Jie Zong glanced at Meng Huaiqing and followed slowly behind.
Meng Huaiqing chuckled, but caught up with Qin Xiang in a few steps, "Qin Xiang, I'm sorry to come see you, I hope it won't cause you any trouble."
Jie Zong at the back looked a little embarrassed. It turned out that being thick-skinned was also one of a person's advantages. In this case, would people who didn't know the truth think that Meng Huaiqing was the one who was paired with Qin Xiang?
Qin Xiang shook her head, unable to help but complain in her heart. If she was really afraid of causing trouble, she wouldn't have stood downstairs and asked people to call her. She smiled politely, "That's not the case, but why did you come here together?"
Meng Huaiqing glanced back and said, "It's a coincidence. If I had known that Mr. Xie was here to talk to Qin Xiang, I would have come here in the afternoon."
Soon they arrived at the west gate of the school. A familiar Mercedes-Benz was parked outside. Meng Huaiqing said, "Where are you going? I'll drive you."
Meng Huaiqing's enthusiasm made Qin Xiang a little overwhelmed. Wasn't it fine before? Why did it suddenly become so intense?
She looked at Meng Huaiqing and wanted to explain things clearly, but Jie Zong was standing a few steps away, and some things were really hard to say in front of three people.
She thought for a moment and said, "Jie Zong, what's the matter with you coming to see me?"
"No big deal, I just wanted to ask about your class schedule so we can arrange time to sort out the materials." Jie Zong glanced at Meng Huaiqing and said, "Since you're busy right now, I won't bother you for now. After all, we're in the same school, so it's easy for us to meet. I'll come back to get your class schedule later."
Qin Xiang agreed and nodded, "Okay. I can come find you tonight."
Jie Zong nodded and turned away, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on Meng Huaiqing's face.
Meng Huaiqing opened the car door in a gentlemanly manner and said, "Let's go. I'll take you wherever you're going."
"Mr. Meng."
Meng Huaiqing smiled, a little persistently, "Meng Huaiqing."
Qin Xiang was helpless, "Meng Huaiqing, I think there are some things that should be made clear."
Meng Huaiqing looked around and said, "This isn't a good environment to talk about this. Why don't we find a place to sit down?"
"Okay." Qin Xiang didn't act pretentiously, but she also refused to get in his car. "There's a park nearby, let's go sit in the park."
Meng Huaiqing didn't refuse. He went over and said something to Miao Sheng. After the car drove away, he came over and said gently, "Let's go. But I'm not familiar with this area. I'm afraid I won't be able to find the park."
Qin Xiang said, "Then just take a walk."
The two walked along the curb toward the park. Because it was the weekend, there were quite a few people around the school.
Perhaps it was because the two of them looked so outstanding that they attracted a lot of attention.
Meng Huaiqing didn't say a word on the way. He looked at the exquisiteness around him with a gentle expression, and was actually a little envious.
The park wasn't far away, only a few minutes' walk, and it was quite popular, mostly young people from nearby universities, and couples naturally liked to come here. There were even young people dancing disco in the small square in the vacant part of the park.
Qin Xiang glanced at Meng Huaiqing and said, "What do you think of this kind of entertainment, Mr. Meng?"
Meng Huaiqing didn't understand why she asked that, and replied gently, "It's quite lively."
Qin Xiang asked, "Does Mr. Meng like it?"
Meng Huaiqing was puzzled. "It can't be said that I like it, but I can't say I hate it either."
Qin Xiang said, "That's because Hong Kong has better entertainment options. The economy there is more developed, the residents have a higher standard of living, and there are endless TV shows and movies. Most of these entertainment activities in the mainland were learned from Hong Kong, so naturally they can't compare to the liveliness of Hong Kong."
"Then what?"
Meng Huaiqing always gives people a calm and steady feeling, making people feel like they are in the spring breeze. He speaks neither hurriedly nor slowly, and when others are talking, he looks into their eyes and makes a gesture of listening attentively.
But different is different.
Qin Xiang couldn't put it into words, but she knew that the gap between them was not just geographical.
Qin Xiang asked, "If I asked you to dance, would you dance?"
Qin Xiang originally said this to bring out the differences between the two people in various aspects such as their living environment.
But who knew that the next second Meng Huaiqing would roll up his sleeves and walk towards the group of young people, and then say something in the ear of the leader, and the music there changed to a more cheerful song.
Qin Xiang saw Meng Huaiqing moving to the music.
It's a very strange feeling.
A big guy danced disco in front of you.
The impact force is extremely great.
Meng Huaiqing was wearing casual clothes and had his hair cut very short, blending in with the crowd and looking somewhat harmonious.
What surprised Qin Xiang even more was that his dance steps were very smooth, at least much better than those people's.
If Qin Xiang said now that Meng Huaiqing was a big boss from Gangcheng, no one would believe him. At most, they would think that he was just the son of a leader.
At the end of the song, many people burst into enthusiastic applause. They surrounded Meng Huaiqing with envy and asked how to do this or that dance step to look good. Meng Huaiqing patiently used slow motion to cover up for them.
Meng Huaiqing thanked the other party and walked towards Qin Xiang, but the group of young people cheered and made a fuss at them.
After dancing in the hot weather, Meng Huaiqing's face was still free of sweat. He looked refreshed and for a moment he looked like a pure young man.
Meng Huaiqing lowered his sleeves and asked, "How was the dance?"
Qin Xiang was shocked. "I didn't expect Mr. Meng could also dance disco."
"Call me Meng Huaiqing." Meng Huaiqing was very persistent about this matter. He waited for Qin Xiang to change her mind before continuing, "Like you said, many entertainment activities in the mainland originated from Hong Kong. As a half-Hong Konger who grew up in Hong Kong, it doesn't seem strange that I can dance this."
Qin Xiang was silent. "But you're not a street thug. You're the eldest son of the Jiang family in Hong Kong City, and you're also a hot new tech upstart in Hong Kong City."
"Young Master Jiang?" Meng Huaiqing sneered. "It was precisely because of this identity that I spent many years wandering the streets when I was young. Later, my grandmother took me home and taught me. That's how I became the Meng Huaiqing I am today."
Qin Xiang didn't know about this and always thought it had nothing to do with her. She wanted to cling to a big thigh to gain some advantages, but it seemed that this leg wanted more, but she didn't want to give it.
Qin Xiang sighed, "I don't understand why you suddenly changed your mind. I also don't understand what qualities I have that attracted you. Speaking of beautiful women, Hong Kong is probably not short of them. Every year, every Miss Hong Kong contestant is a top beauty. Besides them, there are many beautiful actresses. With Mr. Meng's family background and appearance, he has everything he wants. Just wave your hand and there will be many people for you to choose from."
The two of them came to a bench. Meng Huaiqing gestured for Qin Xiang to sit down, and then said, "There's no logic in matters of the heart."
Qin Xiang had a headache. "Mr. Meng and I are not only different in terms of region, but also in terms of diet, life philosophy, and future career development plans. I'm afraid we are not on the same page."
Meng Huaiqing looked at her with a smile, "I think these are not problems, they can all be solved."
Qin Xiang said expressionlessly, "You should know that I've been married before."
Meng Huaiqing nodded. "I know, but if I cared, I wouldn't have gotten close. People like me who grew up in a family don't feel secure about marriage. Marriage is dispensable to me. If you say you have no plans to get married in the future, that's fine with me. After all, in the Jiang family, I have many half-siblings, and no one requires me to carry on the family line."
He laughed. "Is that an advantage?"
Qin Xiang was confused. This was indeed an advantage, but she didn't think she could get away with it with such a family background. She didn't want to get involved in any trouble at all.
Meng Huaiqing sighed softly, "As for the rest, no one will care about my marriage and feelings, and you don't have to worry about other things. We just need to love each other."
Qin Xiang frowned, "You know, I'm at the beginning of my career now, I don't have the heart to fall in love."
"What does that matter?" Meng Huaiqing smiled gently, as if there was also strength in his smile. "I've probably been running between the two places for the past few years. I'm not forcing you to accept me right away. I just hope you'll reject my request to be friends with you."
Qin Xiang really couldn't say no.
She might not consider boyfriend or girlfriend for the time being, but does she have any reason to refuse being just an ordinary friend?
If the other party is willing to insist, that is their business, she can't stop it. As a boyfriend or girlfriend, she refuses, but as a friend, she has no reason to refuse.
Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay, then, we're just ordinary friends."
Meng Huaiqing didn't seem surprised by this answer. Instead, he felt relieved. He stood up and said, "So, my friend, where do you want to go? As a friend, how can I not accompany you?"
Qin Xiang laughed, "You're...making it difficult for me."
Meng Huaiqing raised an eyebrow in confusion.
Qin Xiang explained, "The environment in mainland China is different from Hong Kong, and the atmosphere is more conservative. If I go shopping with you, people will mistake us for a couple, so I think it's better to keep a distance even if we are just ordinary friends."
Qin Xiang turned around and said, "Goodbye, friend."
Meng Huaiqing stood there watching Qin Xiang gradually walk away, and couldn't help but let a gentle smile appear on his face.
"Boss, Miss Qin is gone, aren't you going to chase her?"
Miao Sheng appeared out of nowhere, and the gossip in his eyes could not be hidden.
Meng Huaiqing turned his head to look at him, and said with a forced smile, "I think you can forgo your bonus this month."
Miao Sheng quickly zipped up his lips to indicate that he would stop talking.
His boss was very gentle to Miss Qin, but was so strict and harsh to him, a small driver.
"Friends, friends." Meng Huaiqing was in a good mood.
Isn't he already Qin Xiang's recognized friend?
Before coming here, he was worried that he wouldn't even have any friends.
Then he thought of the young man from Tsinghua University and couldn't help sighing.
His love rival looks so outstanding and is younger than him.
Meng Huaiqing reached out and touched the short stubble on his head, and his mood improved. Fortunately, he still had a handsome face.
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On the other side, Qin Xiang quickly left the park and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
I didn’t expect that the big boss of Hong Kong City not only knows how to dance disco, but is also a first-class communicator.
She realized belatedly that she seemed to have lost control of the rhythm and was dragged away.
But she herself was still unaware of it.
Qin Xiang sighed and hurried to the nearby department store.
There are many universities in the university town, and a department store is built in the middle. The four-story department store looks quite grand, and there are also many individual businesses around it. Relying on the flow of people brought by the department store, their business seems to be pretty good.
Qin Xiang first found a phone booth and called the provincial capital, but Qin Yang was not there and had already gone south.
Qin Xiang was surprised, "There aren't enough goods?"
Mi Hongjun said excitedly, "Sister Xiangxiang, since you left, our provincial TV station's economic channel did another program and filmed it in our store. After it was broadcast, many people came to our store. Think about it, the clothes in our store are so beautiful, how could they not buy them? And those parents of students also think our clothes are good, and word spreads, and business has been booming since school started. Third brother has been gone for three days, and he will probably be back with the goods in two days."
As a boss, what I like to hear most is probably good news like business is booming.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "That's good. When Third Brother is away, you must take good care of the store. Pay more attention to both sides and make sure the product quality is strictly controlled. There can't be any problems at all."
Mi Hongjun patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Sister Xiangxiang, I will definitely do it well."
Mi Hongjun then said, "But when you open a store in the capital, let me go with you."
Qin Xiang laughed. "Wait a minute. I'm in military training right now. Today is a day off, so I came out to buy some things and look at some shops. Remember to deposit the money on both sides every day."
"I know." Mi Hongjun said quietly, "Sister Xiangxiang, you must remember to take me to the capital."
Qin Xiang laughed and said, "Let's talk about it later."
Mi Hongjun couldn't help but sigh, "You just know how to coax me."
"Well, you're my brother, otherwise I wouldn't be coaxing you. Okay, I'm hanging up. I have to call other people."
After Qin Xiang hung up the phone, she called Liu Minjun to keep in touch, and then called Guan Zhibin to ask about the situation in Yangcheng. She learned that her third brother had already purchased a batch of goods and sportswear, and the goods had been taken away. Only then did she feel relieved.
Guan Zhibin smiled and said, "You are a college student now, but I didn't expect you to still care so much about the store."
"Even though I'm a college student, I still have to do some things myself. I can't just push everything onto my third brother." Qin Xiang was helpless. Aside from the profits from Xianglian, his third brother only wanted his salary and bonuses, and she couldn't persuade him. So, she couldn't let him shoulder all the responsibility. She had to quickly train Mi Hongjun and Tan Xiu.
Otherwise, when she opens a store in the capital, it will be a problem if there is no one to be the store manager.
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiang called her hometown again, but unfortunately her father was out working again, so she chatted with Secretary Qin and then hung up the phone.
After entering the department store, Qin Xiang understood more and more why so many people like to come to the capital. It is because this place is prosperous, you can buy many things that you can't buy in small places, and there are many opportunities for development.
Qin Xiang bought two bottles of vanishing cream on the second floor, and some other daily necessities. After thinking for a while, she went to the clothing counter to take a look at the popular clothes in the capital.
To be honest, I don't really like it.
Even in the capital, the clothing styles are far less fashionable and beautiful than those in Guangzhou.
Qin Xiang took a look around and had a rough idea in his mind, so he prepared to go back.
When she was going downstairs, she caught a glimpse of two familiar figures. Looking closely, it was their instructor He, and the person standing next to him seemed to be her roommate Guan Yuping?
As if noticing her gaze, Instructor He's eyes shot over.
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