Chapter 106
This week, Jie Zong wanted to visit Qin Xiang several times, but military training was tiring, and he felt that Qin Xiang might not have the energy to do other things. In order to avoid being disliked, Jie Zong stayed there honestly for a week. When he learned that he had a day off today, he hurried to see Qin Xiang early in the morning.
Who would have thought that I would run into Meng Huaiqing by chance.
If it were anyone else, Jie Zong wouldn't have felt any inferiority. For over a decade, he'd always been known as the "child" in other people's eyes, always confident in himself. But when facing Meng Huaiqing, he felt a little inferior.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Qin Xiang asked again, "What's wrong with you?"
She pulled out her own schedule. "This is our class schedule for the next week. While we'll have some free time, our major also requires art studies, so we might not have time together. Furthermore, our classrooms are too far apart, making daily travel inconvenient. I think we should split up. My English is pretty good, and I've compiled English materials before, so I have experience. I can start with the English, and I'll add to the math after you finish. What do you think?"
Jie Zong was a little distracted until he realized Qin Xiang had been looking at him. Then he came back to his senses. "Okay."
Qin Xiang laughed. "But physics and chemistry are my weak points. I'm afraid you'll have to take the lead. Or I can take charge of both English and math."
"All right." Jie Zong lowered his eyebrows, feeling a little unhappy. They had clearly agreed to sort things out together during their free time or at night, but now they had to separate. He couldn't help but overthink it. Qin Xiang said this after meeting Meng Huaiqing. Did that mean that Meng Huaiqing's appearance had changed Qin Xiang's mind?
He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Mr. Meng came to see you today... Is there something?"
Qin Xiang was stunned. She didn't expect him to bring this up so suddenly. She shook her head and said, "Nothing, just a visit from a friend. He knew it was my first time in the capital and wanted to ask if I was used to it."
"Oh." Jie Zong looked towards the lake in the distance, his voice a little drifting, "Mr. Meng is very good."
Qin Xiang agreed, "That's true. Bosses in their twenties are rare. The economy in Hong Kong City is indeed developing well, but the market is also limited. To be able to achieve what he has is already very impressive."
No matter what Meng Huaiqing relied on to develop, the fact that he was able to break away from the Jiang family and be called a new technological upstart is enough to illustrate his ability.
Although Qin Xiang wasn't ready to fall in love with Meng Huaiqing, it was human nature to admire the strong. She believed that anyone would have to admire Meng Huaiqing's abilities. This had nothing to do with love, but was simply out of admiration for the strong.
She noticed Jie Zong's mood change and suddenly remembered what her third brother reminded her. She suddenly felt a little worried. Could it be that Jie Zong really liked her?
Several years older.
Although she doesn't mind a relationship between an older woman and a younger man, she would rather find a man who is older than her.
But rabbits don't eat grass near their burrows.
If something really happened between her and Jie Zong, and if it could actually lead to a happy ending, that would be fine. At least she would have a clear conscience. But she didn't have that in mind. It was doomed to fail. If she just dated without responsibility, how would she interact with Director Jie and Zhao Qian's father in the future? It would be very embarrassing. She didn't want to be put in a passive position because of such a thing.
Also, why does she always attract younger brothers than her?
Is she not charming enough to attract a more mature man?
Jie Zong noticed that Qin Xiang's gaze was a little erratic, and thought that Qin Xiang was thinking of Meng Huaiqing, so he felt frustrated and said in a low voice, "You admire him very much."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Indeed, don't you appreciate it?"
Jie Zong choked and looked even more desolate.
Qin Xiang pondered for a moment, wondering how to avoid hurting the other person. Speaking directly might hurt Jie Zong's pride. After all, children who were raised with pampering tend to have stronger self-esteem than the average person. But if she didn't say it, Qin Xiang was worried about giving the other person the wrong impression and causing more trouble.
Looking back at the time they had been together, from the time they met until now, it hadn't even been two months. It was probably because her college entrance exam score had surpassed his previous score, which had made him feel more favorable towards her, and because she was somewhat pretty, he had the illusion that this was love.
Even if such feelings exist, they probably won't be deep. In this case, instead of continuing the ambiguity, it's better to just get it over with.
She looked at Jie Zong seriously and said, "Jie Zong, I'm divorced and have no expectations for marriage. I don't have any plans to fall in love for the time being. In my opinion, not getting married and not having children ensures safety. You are the only son in your family. You have grown up with your parents' expectations. In the future, they must hope that you can have your own career, find a suitable wife, and live a happy life. I can't give you any of these. My future plans only include myself and no one else. And you are too young, you have little experience, and you know too few people. As long as you look closely, you will know that there are many people on this campus who are better than me. There is no need to fall into it because of a short-term admiration. It is not worth it."
Before, her third brother told her that Jie Zong was interested in her, but Qin Xiang was unwilling to believe it. She and Jie Zong didn't spend much time together, and Jie Zong's behavior didn't show any signs of that.
But Jie Zong's hostility towards Meng Huaiqing on the train, and Jie Zong's current state.
If she still can't see it, then she is really stupid.
It's true that Director Xie and his wife admired her, but she would probably decline the offer of being their daughter-in-law. Knowing that there would be no outcome, Qin Xiang wouldn't put herself in a passive position. Her experience at the Wang family was enough.
There is nothing more comfortable for men than freedom and peace.
However, after hearing this, Jie Zong hurriedly defended himself, "They are not unreasonable people. They have always respected my decisions. I believe that as long as I like something and I insist on it, they will respect my wishes and accept your past. They have talked about you at home more than once, and their words are full of praise for you. I don't think they will reject you as my girlfriend."
He looked at Qin Xiang's expression and suddenly became a little excited. "Yes, we haven't been together for a long time. Even if you didn't say it today, I might still keep this love in my heart and slowly impress you. But I think love is enough for two people to love each other, without considering other things."
Listening to Jie Zong's words, Qin Xiang felt helpless, "So, you are still young."
Jie Zong was stunned.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Marriage is never a matter between two people, but a matter between two families. Your parents admire me because I strive for self-improvement and study hard. It's also because I'm just a person who has nothing to do with them. If it were your daughter-in-law, I believe no family would accept their daughter-in-law not wanting to get married or have children. Don't you think that's right?"
Jie Zong turned his head away and said, "If the relationship is deep, what does it matter whether or not to have children? Love has always been sacred and great, and cannot be mixed with any bad things. Children are the fruit of love, and as a couple, both parties have the right to decide whether to have children or not."
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Maybe you think this is right now, but maybe you won't think so in a few years. Your parents won't think so either, Jie Zong. If you tell your parents that your future wife won't bear your children, I don't think they will agree."
From her understanding of Director Jie and his wife, while they were open-minded, they were still very traditional at heart. Perhaps they would accept her reluctantly for the sake of their son, but it was impossible for them to continue living as before, and they would certainly not accept a woman who couldn't bear children.
What's the good of having a child? If you accidentally give birth to an ungrateful child, there will be no benefit except to exhaust yourself and make yourself angry.
Wouldn’t it be nice to make money and live a carefree life?
She suppressed her smile and looked at Jie Zong, "Jie Zong, we are friends, and I don't want this friendship to deteriorate. If you insist on doing this, I don't think we can even be friends anymore."
"You also said that we are friends, so we can interact like friends. You can't stop me from liking you." Jie Zong looked at her persistently, "We can't get married during college. I believe that after four years, you will see my good side and fall in love with me."
After that, Jie Zong said, "It's getting late, and we have military training tomorrow. Let me take you home."
Seeing that he was insistent, Qin Xiang didn't want to say more. Perhaps after a while, he would slowly calm down, and as he got to know more people, he would forget about it. She was still very patient with her brothers.
She shook her head and said, "No, I can go back by myself."
Unfortunately, Jie Zong insisted on walking Qin Xiang all the way downstairs.
Just at this time, Guan Yuping came down to fetch water and met them. He looked back and forth between the two of them.
Qin Xiang said hello and went upstairs, and Jie Zong turned around and left with an expressionless face.
After going upstairs, Qin Xiang took a shower and then lay down, reviewing everything that happened today in her mind.
First of all, Qin Xiang didn't say goodbye to Meng Huaiqing because they were both adults with a lot of social experience and mature minds. Even if they had sex today and then turned against each other, that would be it.
After all, everyone gets what they need and no one owes anyone anything.
But Jie Zong is different. He is young and immature in thinking. Both his social experience and life experience are too limited.
Such a simple, handsome and affectionate man is very attractive and can easily impress people.
But again, it's hard to make a move if you're too familiar with them. If you're not careful, you could easily screw up and lose all your friends. Her roots are still in the provincial capital, and if things get out of hand, Director Jie and his wife, both locals with numerous students, will have to use their connections to get her into trouble.
Love can easily make people lose their minds, but not hers.
If she had a good impression of Jie Zong, maybe she could still struggle, but the problem is that she only admires him and has no other feelings.
Qin Xiang sighed and turned over and sat up.
The other people in the dormitory also came back from washing up. Meilin looked at them curiously from the edge of the bed. "Who was that handsome guy who sent you off when you came back just now? Is he your boyfriend?"
Qin Xiang rolled her eyes. "He's my fellow countryman and a student at our school, majoring in physics. If you like him, go and pursue him. We're just friends, not lovers."
"Really?" Meilin obviously didn't believe it.
Qin Xiang nodded, "Of course."
Meilin was very tactful, so she didn't ask any more questions after hearing what she said. However, Bei Nannan seemed very interested in Jie Zong. "So what does his family do? Does he have a girlfriend?"
Qin Xiang glanced at her and said, "Both her parents are high school teachers. As far as I know, she doesn't have a girlfriend yet. But I agree with what she said. She likes quiet girls who don't talk much."
Hearing her say this, Guan Yuping, who was reading at the table, burst out laughing. Bei Nannan became angry and said, "Qin Xiang, what do you mean by that?"
Before Qin Xiang could answer, Guan Yuping spoke directly, "I suggest you look in the mirror when you ask this question and see how terrifying your hideous face is. Normal people, not to mention men, even women wouldn't dare to like someone like you."
"You!" Bei Nannan was blocked by Guan Yuping's words. If she got angry, it would prove that Guan Yuping was telling the truth, but she would feel wronged if she didn't fight back.
Bei Nannan covered her face and said, "You are such a bully."
After saying that, she lay down on the bed and started crying.
Several people looked at each other. Ding Xiang hesitated for a while and went over to persuade her, "Nan Nan, don't cry. Yu Ping didn't mean it."
Who knew that these words would stir up a hornet's nest? Bei Nannan turned over and sat up, staring at Guan Yuping and said, "You did it on purpose."
Guan Yuping flipped through the book, making a rustling sound. "Yes, I did it on purpose. I just can't stand your appearance of being the most noble person in the world. You are a snob, and you have a bad temper. Who would be blind to like you?"
Qin Xiang held his forehead and hurried forward with Ding Xiang and others to persuade him, "Yuping, you should also say less."
Guan Yuping sat back down to read, "I'm too lazy to bother with you. You're so annoying all the time."
"I'm annoyed with you, I'm annoyed with you. You think you're so great? Aren't you just the top student in science in the capital? What's so great about that?" Bei Nannan snorted angrily, becoming more and more excited, and she couldn't wait to have a fight with Guan Yuping.
"Okay, stop talking. It's my fault. I shouldn't have said that. I'm sorry, Bei Nannan." Qin Xiang was helpless. However, she had caused so much trouble by just saying a few words. She must make money quickly and move out as soon as possible during her sophomore year. If she can't afford to offend, she can at least hide.
"What are you arguing about?"
As the two were arguing fiercely, the dormitory door was suddenly pushed open. The dormitory manager stood at the door, holding her hands on her waist, looking at the noisy people inside and shouting, "You are still students from Qing University. What are you quarreling about? If you keep making noise, go out and sleep. If you don't rest, won't others rest too? Someone has complained about you. Be quiet."
After saying that, the dormitory manager snorted and turned away.
The dormitory suddenly became quiet. Guan Yuping lay down on the bed with a book covering his face, looking unwilling to pay attention to anyone. Bei Nannan didn't even dare to cry out loud, and cried pitifully while hugging the quilt.
Qin Xiang was too lazy to care and waved his hand, "Let's all rest. We have military training tomorrow."
Thinking of the military training, Qin Xiang couldn't lie down anymore. She took out the cold cream and spread it evenly on her face, neck, arms and legs.
Fortunately, I have some savings now, otherwise it would not be enough for her to do this.
After tidying up, I lay down nicely and thought about the several shops I had looked at during the day. I considered the pros and cons of each one and felt that I had to get this done when I could rest again.
Qin Xiang was just drowsy when she heard someone calling her in her ear.
Qin Xiang was startled. When she turned around, she met Bei Nannan's eyes. Qin Xiang almost screamed, "Bei Nannan, what are you crazy about?"
"I..." Bei Nannan seemed to have not expected to scare Qin Xiang, and hurriedly said, "I just want to ask you, am I really not a quiet girl?"
Qin Xiang: "..."
Qin Xiang felt like her heart was about to jump out of her chest. She said angrily, "Do you think you are? If you think you are, then you are. If you think you are not, then you are not. Go back to sleep."
She turned over and faced the wall to calm herself down. Bei Nannan responded indifferently and left.
The sleepiness that Qin Xiang had been brewing disappeared without a trace, and she couldn't fall asleep at all.
She sat up and leaned against the headboard of the bed, boredly opened the curtains, and looked out at the dim light outside the window. Suddenly, she saw a person walking back and forth under the banyan tree downstairs, looking up from time to time.
Qin Xiang felt that the figure looked familiar. After thinking for a while, he suddenly guessed that it couldn't be Jie Zong.
If it was really her, Qin Xiang would look down on her.
In her impression, Jie Zong was aloof and somewhat cold, and his temperament was quite similar to Guan Yuping. She didn't want to believe that such a boy would stay up late at night and wander back and forth in the girls' dormitory just because he was rejected.
What are you doing?
Qin Xiang sat there watching with a frown on her face. Not long after, she saw the dormitory manager coming out of the duty room in a threatening manner and heading towards the man.
Qin Xiang seemed to hear vaguely something like "Go back quickly, or else I'll tell the counselor."
The man raised his head and glanced upwards. Qin Xiang didn't know if it was an illusion, but she felt as if he saw her. Then he turned and walked away.
Qin Xiang lay down, thinking about this possibility, and just hoped that it wasn't Jie Zong, otherwise their short friendship would be aborted.
I don’t know when I fell into a drowsy sleep, or as if I had just started dreaming, the assembly whistle suddenly sounded.
Qin Xiang opened her eyes dazedly, took out her watch from under her pillow and took a look. It was only five o'clock in the morning.
After all, everyone had gone through a week of training and was a little alert. They jumped out of bed almost as soon as the whistle blew for the second time.
Zhao Wenna was about to go out with a wash basin in her hand and a chicken coop on her head, but Qin Xiang stopped her and said, "Don't go. Let's gather first and talk about washing your face later."
While they were quickly getting dressed, there was already a lot of noise outside. Some people bumped into each other while holding washbasins because they were still sleepy.
Qin Xiang put on her clothes and quickly pulled them downstairs, "Don't worry about anything else, let's go out and gather first."
Most people didn't even bother washing their faces and just ran downstairs, some were still holding the washbasin in a daze.
It was certain that everyone was disgusted by the instructor's inhumane behavior. They gathered two hours earlier than usual. Some of them had their faces unwashed and their hair uncombed. Some of them had disheveled hair like female ghosts. Some of them wore pajamas with holes in them, and some even ran out without even wearing shoes.
When we got downstairs and quickly gathered and lined up, we found that the instructors were already standing there with stern faces, as if no one was allowed to enter.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but look up at the sky. It seemed like it was going to rain.
"You step out."
Qin Xiang shuddered, it was over.
Look at the sky again.
Instructor He had a cold expression on his face. "Since this student loves looking at the sky so much, then everyone should disperse. This student can continue to stand here and watch the weather."
Everyone was stunned.
Instructor He said sternly, "Disband."
Qin Xiang: "..."
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