Chapter 105
Instructor He's face didn't look good, and Guan Yuping's face wasn't much better either.
The moment their eyes met, Qin Xiang smiled politely, and Instructor He withdrew his gaze with a cold face.
Guan Yuping, who was standing next to him, also noticed it and looked over. "Qin Xiang, what a coincidence."
Qin Xiang was a little surprised. They had barely spoken all week, yet Guan Yuping actually knew her name. She smiled and said, "Yes, what a coincidence! I've already finished shopping. Take your time shopping."
Qin Xiang quickly headed downstairs, but Guan Yuping caught up with her. "We're roommates, so let's go back together now that we've met."
Qin Xiang was a little confused. She turned around and looked at Instructor He. Instructor He's face was still cold, so she nodded apologetically and left.
When they got downstairs, Guan Yuping released Qin Xiang's arm and said stiffly, "Thank you."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Didn't you say that we're roommates and should go back together?"
Guan Yuping nodded.
"But I have other things to do now and need to walk around here. Do you want to come with me or go back to school by yourself?" Qin Xiang looked at Guan Yuping, waiting for her answer.
This place was not far from the school, so Qin Xiang thought that given their relationship, Guan Yuping would go back to school directly.
Finally, Guan Yuping said, "Then I'll go shopping with you."
Qin Xiang had no objection and nodded, "Let's go."
She came out not only to buy things, but also to see if there were any suitable storefronts in the university town, hoping to buy them, or rent them for a long time if that didn't work.
As for the Siheyuan, it is probably not easy to buy, and you have to ask around.
Qin Xiang didn't care about Guan Yuping anymore. She followed along as she pleased, looking all the way along the main road. If she saw any vacant storefronts, she would stop and look around. If she came across a clothing store, Qin Xiang would go in to see the styles and fabrics, even try them on, and if she liked something, she would buy it directly.
It takes a lot of time to walk and stop.
She was so preoccupied with her own affairs that she had no time to worry about Guan Yuping. After walking for over half an hour, Guan Yuping couldn't help but ask, "Don't you think wandering around the streets is a waste of time?"
Qin Xiang was stunned. "Then what do you think is not a waste of time?"
Guan Yuping said, "Of course I have to go back and study."
Qin Xiang laughed. "Then I disagree with you. You believe we should use all our time to learn from books. But I believe learning isn't just about book knowledge. Book knowledge and intelligence serve as the foundation, and only through social practice can truth emerge. Some knowledge gained from books is ultimately superficial. How can we discern the truth without going out? Besides, we're majoring in fashion design, not doing academic research. If you don't go out and see, and just bury your head in books, do you know what clothes are popular now? Do you know what clothes the public likes?"
She pointed to the shops on the street and said, "There are quite a few shops selling clothes here, and many of them also sell goods imported from Guangzhou. But even if the goods are from the same place, even if the style is the same, the quality and price may vary. Don't you think students in our major should understand this? If you don't come out and see, do you know what kind of material is more comfortable?"
Although she has never taken systematic professional courses in fashion design, she has been working in society for so many years and understands all the principles she should understand.
She understood Guan Yuping's thoughts. He was a pure academic master.
But she didn't understand why Guan Yuping chose to study such a major.
Perhaps sensing her doubts, Guan Yuping blushed slightly, "I just chose this major out of spite."
Qin Xiang was speechless. "Can you just fill out this application out of spite? You have to at least like these majors, otherwise you might end up having to work in them for the rest of your life."
Guan Yuping sighed, "But I'm not allowed to learn what I like. It seems like it doesn't make any difference what I learn."
Seeing her like this, I knew there was a story.
However, Qin Xiang didn't want to ask.
She nodded and said, "Since you've already made your choice, let's give it a try first. If you really can't stick with it, then apply to change your major."
Qin Xiang was very busy and had no time to act like a caring older sister. After saying that, she continued to stroll around.
This area has formed a circle around the surrounding universities. There are still few stores selling clothes, after all, the capital is too far away from Guangzhou. Most of the stores are engaged in snack business, and there are also some stores selling small items.
There weren't many clothing stores Qin Xiang could enter.
It seems that there is not much satisfaction.
Most of the clothes come from garment factories in the capital, and the brands are similar to those in department stores.
Qin Xiang felt a little regretful.
However, she also saw two suitable locations for storefronts. She went to ask, but couldn't find the landlord, so she had to give up for the time being.
In a place as big as the capital, are you still worried about not finding a suitable storefront?
Seeing that Guan Yuping was in a bad mood and Qin Xiang was tired, he said, "I'm going to have lunch. Do you want to go?"
Guan Yuping nodded, "Go."
She paused and said, "Thank you for today. I'll treat you to a meal."
Hearing this, Qin Xiang looked at her twice more and thought that this girl was okay. She had done some help and she was so polite.
And it’s also different from the way he used to choke people at any time in the dormitory.
How strange.
The two of them went to a nearby snack bar. Qin Xiang saw Guan Yuping looking around with a frown on her face, so she asked, "Not used to it?"
Guan Yuping nodded, "I've never eaten at a place like this before."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "It's delicious."
As for hygiene, it’s hard to say.
But why do people have to think so much when they want to eat?
Qin Xiang ordered two dishes and asked Guan Yuping what she wanted to eat. She would treat her. Guan Yuping pursed her lips and said, "Anything is fine."
Qin Xiang then ordered another serving of mutton dumplings, and while waiting for the food, she did not mention what had just happened in the department store.
But Guan Yuping couldn't hold it in any longer, "Aren't you curious about what happened between me and Instructor He?"
Qin Xiang glanced at her and said, "That's your business. It has nothing to do with me."
This made Guan Yuping look at her a few more times. Maybe it was because he had been holding it in for too long this week or something, but Guan Yuping really wanted to say, "Instructor He's father and my father were comrades-in-arms. We used to joke that if we had children of the same age, we would arrange a marriage."
Qin Xiang was not surprised, as there were many such cases these days.
She didn't ask, and Guan Yuping pursed her lips and continued, "I actually have an older sister who is three years older than me and a few years younger than Instructor He. The elders of both families were very happy and arranged a marriage for the two of them. He and my sister grew up together, but three years ago, my sister went abroad on public funds to study. She met a man there and they got married secretly without telling anyone. My parents felt sorry for the He family, so they asked me to fulfill the marriage contract with the He family."
Qin Xiang: "...it's really bloody."
"Yeah, I think it's outrageous too. I'm only eighteen, nine years younger than He Chenghua. Although we both grew up in the same compound, he's been in the army for ten years, and I was just in elementary school when he was there. The people and friends I come into contact with have nothing in common with him. I don't like him at all, so how can I be with him?"
Guan Yuping burst into tears when she said this. "But no one cares what I think. They just know that I can't cut off contact with the He family. They say that our Guan family is no longer the same as before."
Qin Xiang didn't know how to comfort her, "Have you told Instructor He?"
"I said it." Guan Yuping seemed to feel embarrassed to cry. She wiped her tears, sighed and said, "Actually, I can see that he doesn't like me either. He was forced into this by his family. I even think he doesn't like my sister. They didn't spend much time together before. After all, He Chenghua has been in the army. Otherwise, my sister wouldn't have found a partner and got married so quickly."
Qin Xiang didn't know what to say. It seemed that the two elders were just one-sided.
There is no hope for the eldest daughter, so I can only rely on the younger one.
Isn't this just like the big families in ancient times, if one daughter cannot be retained, another will be used to replace her.
Fortunately, we are not a feudal society now.
Qin Xiang persuaded him, "I think the most important thing is the attitude of you and Instructor He. If you two firmly refuse to comply, the two families can't do anything to you."
Guan Yuping nodded, "I understand."
She understood, so Qin Xiang stopped talking. Just then the food arrived, so Qin Xiang called out, "Come, eat. When you're full, you won't think about anything else. If you're not full, you won't have the energy to think."
Guan Yuping took a bite with chopsticks and was surprised, "It tastes really good."
Qin Xiang also tasted it and found it was indeed delicious. The chef did have some skills.
The dishes and dumplings tasted good. Perhaps because he turned his grief and anger into strength, Guan Yuping ate quite a lot.
After finishing the meal, Guan Yuping felt embarrassed again, "I made a fool of myself by showing you this."
"What kind of joke is this? I've seen a lot of things like that." Qin Xiang stood up, then suddenly stopped and laughed, "Speak of the devil and he'll appear."
Isn’t that Instructor He standing at the door?
Guan Yuping's face fell immediately, and she walked over to He Chenghua and said, "I don't like men who are much older than me. I won't marry you."
He Chenghua's eyes fell on her face for a moment and then passed by gently, glancing at Qin Xiang, "Mutual."
After saying that, he turned around and left, as if there was some terrible monster in the store.
Guan Yuping breathed a sigh of relief and said to Qin Xiang, "Let's go back."
Perhaps because he was full, Guan Yuping's emotions subsided. His face became tense again, and he looked a bit like a cold and arrogant academic. "Thank you for today."
Qin Xiang waved his hands, coolly and ruthlessly.
Guan Yuping couldn't help but say, "Why do you have to make trouble with them?"
This refers to the other people in the dormitory.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but look at her, "Why can't you just make a fuss?"
“A waste of time.”
Qin Xiang shook her head. "This is a normal interpersonal relationship. People can't live in their own world forever. In fact, I think you are more suitable for research, not fashion design."
Designing clothes is not just about working in a daze. You have to keep up with the times and, when necessary, go out to research the market to see what it needs. Fashion design is an art, but this art cannot be separated from its most fundamental purpose: making money.
Qin Xiang walked straight ahead after he finished speaking. Guan Yuping seemed to be lost in thought, then suddenly ran after him. "So, in our profession, we can't avoid interacting with people?"
Qin Xiang nodded.
Guan Yuping asked again, "Is it necessary to investigate the market?"
"What else do you need?"
"Aren't you from the countryside? How do you know so much?"
Qin Xiang stopped and looked at the girl who suddenly started asking endless questions. "You have so many questions."
Guan Yuping was a little embarrassed. "I really didn't check what kind of major this is before I came here."
Qin Xiang felt a bit of a headache. "Then I suggest you check it out before classes start. At the very least, go back and check your textbooks. Haven't they been distributed? If you find that it's not what you like, quickly apply to change your major. I heard that you are the top science student in the capital, so I think changing your major should be no problem."
"I understand." Guan Yuping looked a little pitiful.
Qin Xiang was too embarrassed to say it.
It seems that the cool and aloof persona this girl puts on in the dormitory every day is all a lie. Look at what she says, she's just like a child.
So childish.
The two of them arrived at school and returned to the dormitory together, leaving everyone stunned.
Meilin looked back and forth twice, then finally shook her head and left.
Bei Nannan came over while Guan Yuping went out to fetch water, "Why did you and her come back together?"
Qin Xiang didn't even raise her head. "Isn't it okay if we just meet?"
"It wasn't just a random encounter, I saw you two were very close from the window just now. She usually doesn't let anyone get close to her." Bei Nannan looked at her with scrutiny, "Are you in cahoots with her?"
Qin Xiang looked up at Bei Nannan and asked, "We're all in the same dormitory, why do we have to use the word 'group'? If we're to call it a group, then our entire dormitory and class are one group. If we have to define groups, is that what we call friendship?"
Bei Nannan was a little surprised. "I just said it casually, why do you take it so seriously?"
Qin Xiang lowered her head and glanced at the textbooks that had been handed out two days ago, then continued to organize them.
Bei Nannan didn't get a response, so she asked again, "Those two men this morning, you knew them, right?"
Qin Xiang nodded: "Yes, I know them both. I said, one is a friend and the other is an alumnus. They knew I was studying here and came to see me. Is there anything wrong with that?"
Everyone has a curious mind, but there are not many people who are as inquisitive as Bei Nannan.
Bei Nannan shook her head. "There's nothing wrong. I just think you're really amazing."
Qin Xiang didn't say anything. Bei Nannan felt annoyed and turned around, took the basin and went out to wash clothes.
As soon as she left, Meilin rolled her eyes and said, "Don't bother with her. She started saying bad things about you in the dormitory as soon as you left today."
Qin Xiang knew what Bei Nannan would say without even asking, "Don't worry about her."
Meilin hummed, "But those two guys this morning were both pretty handsome. Is one of them your crush?"
Qin Xiang shook her head, "Neither."
Meilin lamented, "They're both so outstanding, yet neither of them is mine." She clasped her hands together and said, "If I were prettier, I would definitely pursue her."
"You're very beautiful too." Qin Xiang looked at Meilin's slightly dark face. "Look, your eyes are big and round, which makes you look very energetic. Your lips are sexy and plump, and your facial features are quite beautiful. As for your skin... I think covering it up might make it whiter."
"That's tough." Although Meilin envied Qin Xiang's pretty face and good figure, she didn't think she was any worse than others. She said excitedly that she had to find a partner during college so that her college life would not be in vain.
Qin Xiang gave a thumbs up and said, "You have great ambition."
Meilin then asked, "What about you? What are your plans for college?"
Qin Xiang answered without hesitation, "Learn professional knowledge to enrich myself, and then make money."
Meilin was shocked. "The government will assign us jobs after we graduate."
Qin Xiang shook her head, "I don't need a job assigned by the state."
After saying that, she started reading the textbook. Some of the knowledge in today's textbooks is indeed outdated, but it is enough to learn the basics.
Seeing Qin Xiang busy, Meilin didn't bother her. She just looked at Qin Xiang and thought she was amazing. She came to college just to wait for the government to assign her a job after graduation. It would be best if she could stay in the capital and settle down here, and never have to go back to the fishing village to be exposed to the wind and sun again.
Then Meilin thought it over again. Everyone has their own aspirations. Maybe Qin Xiang just has the ability to get a job without the government assigning it to her.
In the evening, Qin Xiang also went to wash clothes and take a shower, then came back and went to the cafeteria to have dinner with others.
It was dinner time, and the tables were packed with people. Qin Xiang and the others looked around with their plates in hand when Meilin suddenly said, "There's only one person over there."
But the man was wearing army green, and many people looked over there, but no one went over to sit down.
Bei Nannan was eager to move, "Let's go there, it will be difficult to find another place."
As she spoke, she went straight over. Guan Yuping frowned and whispered to Qin Xiang, "That seems to be He Chenghua."
That’s Instructor He.
But Bei Nannan had already gone over and sat down, so Qin Xiang and others were unable to follow her.
Fortunately, Instructor He had almost finished eating. He looked up at them, stood up, took his tray and left.
Bei Nannan said regretfully, "Why did you leave so soon?"
No one else said anything. Ding Xiang was worried that Bei Nannan would be embarrassed, so she took the initiative to say, "He finished eating, so he left."
Bei Nannan said nothing. "Our instructor He is too cold. He caused me to be blamed by others for such a long time."
"That's because you're looking for trouble." Meilin rolled her eyes. "Eat, eat."
Bei Nannan was bored and her eyes fell on Guan Yuping. "It's really strange that you are willing to have dinner with us."
Guan Yuping ignored her, and Bei Nannan said, "What kind of attitude is that? Why are you joining us if you're like this?"
Qin Xiang was speechless, "Bei Nannan, is the food not delicious?"
Bei Nannan was stunned, "It's delicious."
Finally shut up.
The world is also pure.
I had only taken a few bites of the meal when I returned home. Downstairs in the dormitory building, I saw a familiar tall and thin man walking back and forth under a tree.
Because he looks handsome, many girls glance at him.
Qin Xiang said to Meilin and the others, "My friend came to see me. I'll go over and ask what's going on."
Meilin immediately started to cheer, "Go ahead."
Qin Xiang couldn't help but laugh and walked over, "Jie Zong."
Jie Zong raised his head, a faint smile on his cold face, "Have you eaten yet? If not, I'll treat you..."
"I just came back from eating." Qin Xiang saw too many people looking at her, so she said, "Let's go and walk around the campus together."
To be honest, from the beginning of school until now, apart from taking a general look that day, I haven't really been around much.
Jie Zong was a little happy, "Okay."
The two walked towards the lakeside of the school. The people walking around them were all young students. This was the first time the two were alone together, and Jie Zong was actually a little nervous.
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