Chapter 111
Looking at Meng Huaiqing's chafed expression, Qin Xiang actually had some evil taste in his mouth and found it amusing. After saying that, he stared at Meng Huaiqing's face.
His usual gentle and soft face changed for only a moment before returning to normal. He smiled helplessly and said, "It seems I'm not destined to travel with you this time."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Then you'll have some peace and quiet on the train. It's just right for you to experience the fun of riding a train alone."
Meng Huaiqing shook his head slightly, "Let's talk about it later."
Who would want to take the train without Qin Xiang? It makes a lot of noise and the journey is so long.
He regretted that he hadn't come over to say hello earlier, and that this had happened.
He suddenly reached out and pulled out a bag. "Actually, the main reason I came here today is to give you this."
Qin Xiang raised an eyebrow, "What is this?"
"Take a look." Although Meng Huaiqing felt regretful, he was still happy to meet Qin Xiang.
Qin Xiang took it suspiciously, opened it and took a look, and was immediately surprised. She took out a book, which turned out to be a fashion magazine from Hong Kong City. She looked at the others and found that it almost covered all the fashion magazines on the market in Hong Kong City, even some magazines that had expired this year were included.
Seeing the joy on her face, Meng Huaiqing felt happy too. "It's just that the time is too short, so my collection isn't comprehensive. I'll look through it more carefully when I get back. I think these things will be helpful for your clothing designs."
Qin Xiang looked up at him with mixed feelings, "Thank you."
This is more than just useful; it's truly eye-opening. Qin Xiang is indeed ahead of her time, but that knowledge, which belongs to the future, doesn't necessarily suit the aesthetics of today's people. Even if she designs beautiful clothes, they still have to be acceptable to people of this era.
Nowadays, people in mainland China like things from Hong Kong and focus on learning the fashion of Hong Kong people. What could be more direct than studying the fashion of Hong Kong people?
Qin Xiang said gratefully, "Meng Huaiqing, you have helped me a lot."
She also asked Guan Zhibin to help collect these things, but unfortunately, only a few books were collected, and they were bought at a high price. Qin Xiang read a few of them and found them boring and a little disappointed.
What Meng Huaiqing sent was really on point.
She looked at the man in front of her and didn't know what to say. He was really a boss-level man, and it felt different to be with him.
A smile also appeared on Meng Huaiqing's face. "I'm also very happy that you like it. It means that my efforts have not been in vain."
Qin Xiang said calmly, "You haven't seen me for a while, didn't you go back to do this?"
"Not really." Meng Huaiqing shook his head. "I said, I came to the capital to investigate the market and discuss cooperation. My assistant had people search for these things in the port city, and I just sorted them out again after getting them here."
Qin Xiang nodded, breathing a sigh of relief. It would be great if Meng Huaiqing had personally collected them, as that would make it even harder for her to repay the favor. However, there were at least thirty or forty books in this bag, so how many of them must have jumped out of it?
Qin Xiang said seriously, "Thank you, Meng Huaiqing."
No matter what happened in the past, at this moment, Qin Xiang at least regarded him as a friend.
Meng Huaiqing smiled and said, "As long as you like it."
He glanced at his watch and said, "It's getting late. You should go back and rest. We can talk again when we have time."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay, you go first?"
Meng Huaiqing raised his eyebrows, "A gentleman should see the lady in and make sure it's safe before leaving."
Qin Xiang was helpless. She glanced at the crowd at the window. She had already seen the whole scene, so there was no point in being pretentious. She nodded and turned to go into the dormitory building.
When we got to the dormitory, several people there started asking, "Tell me, who is this person?"
"Such a handsome man, Qin Xiang, didn't you win him?"
Meilin crossed her arms, "What a magnificent looking man."
Qin Xiang just smiled and said, "We are just ordinary friends," and went to the bed.
Qin Xiang opened the window and saw Meng Huaiqing still standing there through the gauze. He seemed to see her and waved his hand twice. Qin Xiang responded, and then Meng Huaiqing turned and left.
At this moment, a strange feeling suddenly surged in Qin Xiang's chest.
But before this feeling could even begin to take root, Bei Nannan interrupted, "Qin Xiang, do you dare to say he's not your partner?"
Qin Xiang turned to look at her, "Is there no other relationship between men and women besides being together?"
Judging from what happened just now, she should know how many rumors there will be after tonight.
Qin Xiang took out some magazines from her bag and said, "Let me show you some good stuff."
As the magazine fell out, everyone gathered around and exclaimed, "What is this?"
"Yeah, magazines."
“It’s in Cantonese.”
Several girls were busy, each holding a book and flipping through it.
Guan Yuping also came down and picked up a book, saying in shock, "Is this what your friend just gave you?"
Qin Xiang nodded, but didn't mention that Meng Huaiqing was a businessman from Gangcheng. Once Bei Nannan knew about that, she would probably think that she was hooking up with a rich man.
"His friends helped find it." Qin Xiang glanced at Bei Nannan and said, "I originally planned to read these things by myself. But we live in the same dormitory and are good friends, so I took them out to share with you. But no one is allowed to take them out of the dormitory."
The others nodded, "Okay, we promise not to take it out."
Bei Nannan was puzzled, "Why?"
Qin Xiang explained, "These magazines are from Hong Kong. We might think we're worshipping foreigners, so to avoid any trouble, no one is allowed to mention or take these magazines outside. They can only be borrowed when I'm in the dormitory. Is that okay?"
Meilin and the others nodded quickly, "Okay, okay, that's great."
Some of them studied fashion design without knowing what major to choose and just randomly picked one, while some were transferred here. There were only a few students like Qin Xiang who truly loved this major and had a solid foundation.
Dingxiang and her friends grew up in the countryside, and their first time traveling far away was to attend university. Their experience was limited, not to mention their horizons, and they couldn't expand their horizons quickly. Without a good path, it was difficult to improve.
Qin Xiang's materials were about Hong Kong fashion, and the outfits of the movie stars in them were largely based on current trends. Several people were overjoyed and each of them took a copy and began to read.
In fact, Qin Xiang was not worried about other people, as they were not talkative people. However, she was worried about Bei Nannan. "Bei Nannan, I'm telling you seriously, if you dare to spread this, I will not forgive you."
Her expression was serious, and her eyes were fierce, which made Bei Nannan's heart skip a beat. She nodded repeatedly, "I know what's right and wrong."
Bei Nannan was more knowledgeable. A relative had helped her apply for this major, telling her it would be a promising field. But she didn't know how to design. While she was a bit reckless and a bit of a loudmouth, she wasn't completely clueless or ungrateful. She understood the importance of these things.
It’s just that Qin Xiang doesn’t want to cause discussion or trouble from others. Bei Nannan thinks that good things should be kept to oneself. What if more people see them and surpass her?
Bei Nannan raised her hand and swore, "I promise I won't tell anyone."
Qin Xiang still refused to let her go. "I know you have a good relationship with Fu Yunmei, and she's also a talker. I hope you can control your mouth in front of her. As long as we study honestly, we'll have more information in the future. If anyone finds out, as long as you tell others, I won't bring these things to school anymore. Then you won't be able to see them even if you want to."
Bei Nannan nodded repeatedly.
Qin Xiang glanced at the other people in the dormitory and continued, "The fashion design major requires a lot of cutting-edge fashion knowledge. If we fall behind, no one might like the clothes we design. Hong Kong celebrities represent fashion. The reason why clothing factories in Guangzhou are so prosperous is because they learn from Hong Kong's fashion trends. If we can get the best fashion information, wouldn't it be much easier for us to start designing?"
Several people thought about it and then nodded repeatedly.
Qin Xiang smiled, reached out and touched Bei Nannan's head, her voice softening rarely. "Nannan, I'm not targeting you specifically. It's just that you're young and don't think much, so I have to remind you. Regarding classmate Fu Yunmei, I heard you say she's a very strong student and excellent. She's also very beautiful. Once she gets these materials, the design work will definitely be a piece of cake. You won't be able to hold your head up in front of her then. You don't want to be inferior to her, right?"
"Of course." Bei Nannan took the college entrance examination in Tianjin. Although she was admitted to Tsinghua University, she only got in by the slender margin. There were too many top students in the school, and she really didn't stand out.
Qin Xiang was satisfied with her reaction. "Okay, everyone, take a look. After you're done, come and change with me."
There were so many magazines that Qin Xiang didn't dare to put them directly on the table, so she locked them in the cupboard. She thought that as long as Bei Nannan was not stupid, she would not tell anyone.
Qin Xiang is not a saint and cannot show universal love to everyone in the major. She can share it with people in the same dormitory just to avoid trouble.
Several people sat on the bed and read magazines for a while. Seeing Qin Xiang taking notes with a notebook, the others also hurriedly found paper and pen to record the key points.
Laymen watch the excitement, while experts see the details. Even if they are just rookies who have been taking classes for less than two weeks, they can't help but be more critical when looking at the clothes worn by celebrities. Combined with the knowledge points taught by the professor in class, the scene becomes completely different.
When the lights were turned off, everyone returned the magazines.
Ding Xiang whispered, "Qin Xiang, thank you."
Qin Xiang didn't say anything, but everyone knew she was not asleep. Dingxiang's thank you was also what they wanted to say.
Dingxiang whispered, "Coming to the capital to attend college was my only time traveling far away. Our village didn't even have a television. Only the secretary's house would occasionally show up with newspapers and a radio. I only scored 56 points in politics on the college entrance exam. Before school started, my high school teacher told me that the world out there is huge, and I shouldn't limit my horizons to a small county or province. Only by studying hard can I become capable. No matter what my reasons for choosing this major, I have to love it and work hard for it."
No one else said anything, just listened to Dingxiang quietly.
After a pause, Ding Xiang laughed. "I was so nervous when school started. I didn't even understand why the fashion design major existed. Don't all clothes look the same? Don't they all look the same when worn? But as I watched Qin Xiang change her clothes, I suddenly felt that they were really different. But I started to feel confused again. I don't know anything. Can I learn this major well? Can I be worthy of all my years of hard work? Can I be worthy of the score I got in the college entrance examination? Even now I don't know the answer, but Qin Xiang, it seems that you have given me a shortcut and given me the opportunity to open my eyes and see the world."
After she finished speaking, Zhao Wenna and Meilin's faces were already covered with tears. They were also children from rural areas, and their experiences were very similar to Dingxiang's.
Bei Nannan was in a state of mixed emotions. For the first time, she didn't laugh at them. "It's only natural for us to help each other as we're all in the same dorm, but it's also truly rare that Qin Xiang is so generous in sharing and isn't afraid of us surpassing her. Since she's given us this opportunity, we should learn from her and not just watch and waste her kindness."
Qin Xiang laughed and said, "Look, our Dingxiang can also say such sentimental words. If you are not good, I won't share it with you even if we are in the same dormitory."
Several people burst into laughter again.
Qin Xiang: "Okay, let's all go to sleep. We'll have a holiday the afternoon after tomorrow. Have fun during the holiday and study hard when you come back."
She is busy and has no time to be a caring big sister.
But Dingxiang's words still made her feel deeply touched. China is still too backward. There are only a few cities, and rural people make up the majority. It is very difficult to become a college student.
Next came the class. Apart from looking up information in class, the people in the dormitory spent the rest of their time hiding in the dormitory studying Hong Kong's fashion magazines. They read those magazines with the knowledge points taught by the professor, and they saw more than just clothes.
After classes on the morning of the 30th, students in this major had a holiday.
Aside from a handful of students from the local area or surrounding areas, most chose to stay on campus. Some decided to study in the library, while others decided to use the time to explore the capital. Watching the flag-raising ceremony, the military parade, climbing the Great Wall, and visiting the Forbidden City were all truly unique experiences.
While everyone was excitedly discussing these things, Qin Xiang also returned to the dormitory to pack her luggage, and went straight out to the airport with her suitcase.
At that time, the only means of transportation besides walking were trams or buses, but there were few buses, many people, and the speed was slow.
But Qin Xiang had no choice but to sit down, otherwise the plane would have left by the time she walked over.
But as soon as I walked out of the south gate, I saw a familiar car parked not far away.
As if he had been paying attention to this side, the car door opened and Meng Huaiqing got out of the car and walked towards her.
Qin Xiang was somewhat helpless, "Meng Huaiqing, I said I was going to Yangcheng today, and I remember you said you were going back to the provincial capital today."
Meng Huaiqing came closer and smiled, "If I remember correctly, I said tomorrow, so I happened to be free today. I knew you were going to the airport, so I came to take you there. Otherwise, you would take the tram, which is too slow and there would be too many people."
At this moment, a tram happened to arrive at the bus stop at the door, and the students waiting for the tram rushed in instantly, making the already crowded carriage even more crowded. The weather was still very hot in this season, and I don’t need to describe the feeling of getting on the carriage.
Qin Xiang nodded, "Thank you very much."
Qin Xiang got into Meng Huaiqing's car and just closed the door when a military jeep not far away stepped on the accelerator and drove away.
In the car, Meng Huaiqing asked, "Do you like the magazine?"
Qin Xiang nodded. "I believe anyone majoring in fashion design will like it. My roommate was so excited when he saw it.
Meng Huaiqing laughed, "As long as you like it, then all your efforts will not be in vain."
Qin Xiang: "Thank you very much."
Meng Huaiqing sat in the passenger seat, keeping a safe distance from her. He glanced at her in the rearview mirror and said, "We are friends, aren't we?"
Qin Xiang nodded and said, "Thank you, my friend."
This is the relationship between adult men and women. Even if they are rejected, they will not be depressed. Jie Zong is still too young. With that kind of mentality and endurance, Qin Xiang will never be attracted to Jie Zong.
Of course, she would not say this in front of Meng Huaiqing, and Meng Huaiqing would not mention it either. No one wants to mention their love rival, as it would only mean that they think their life is too easy.
Meng Huaiqing raised his eyebrows and smiled gently, "We're already friends, so it would be too awkward to say thank you. It's just a small favor."
“It was a small effort that helped us a lot.”
Meng Huaiqing smiled, his face becoming even more gentle. "In that case, shouldn't Qin Xiang treat me to a meal as a thank you?"
Qin Xiang agreed, "Okay, but I have to wait until my vacation is over."
Meng Huaiqing nodded. "I miss your cooking skills. I don't know why, but that time I had such a severe stomachache that I couldn't eat anything else, but I could only eat the food you cooked."
There were many implications here, but Qin Xiang pretended not to hear and said, "Maybe you eat too much food from outside. Food from outside is heavy in oil and salt, which is really bad for your stomach."
Meng Huaiqing suddenly realized, "So that's how it is."
Qin Xiang said slowly, "With a family background like yours, there must be a nanny at home. Since you have a bad stomach, I suggest you take a nanny with you wherever you go. This way, she can take care of your daily life and diet, so that you don't have stomachaches anymore."
Meng Huaiqing glanced at her in the mirror and smiled, "That's a solution."
But he won't accept it.
I have everything I need, so how can I find a reason to get close to Qin Xiang?
The two were silent for a while. The driver, Miao Sheng, took advantage of the traffic jam ahead to glance at the boss next to him. Meng Huaiqing rolled his eyes at him. Miao Sheng chuckled and said, "How long are you planning to stay in Yangcheng this time, Miss Qin? I think we bumped into each other last time in Yangcheng. Our boss also knows a few people there. A friend of a friend is always a friend, right? If you need any help, please don't hesitate. We can help introduce you."
After saying that, Miao Sheng glanced at Meng Huaiqing again and received an admiring look from Meng Huaiqing.
Encouraged, Miao Sheng felt energized and thought there might be hope of getting his deducted bonus back.
But Qin Xiang shook her head and said, "No need. I have already made an appointment with a friend. He has some connections there. I can just get the goods from him when the time comes."
Meng Huaiqing frowned, "That would be an extra step, and the profits would be divided. It would be more convenient to get the goods from the factory myself."
Qin Xiang understood this principle. She thought Meng Huaiqing was involved in the tech industry and might not understand the clothing industry, so she explained, "There are so many styles and types of clothing, and a clothing factory can only produce so many, not enough to support my needs. Although I have an extra middleman here, he can gather all the popular and good-looking clothes on the market in Yangcheng and ship them directly to the capital for me. Although this reduces some of the profit, it does save a lot of trouble."
Meng Huaiqing nodded, "Then you should at least understand the ex-factory price of most products and reasonably control this part of your expenses."
Qin Xiang nodded. "That's right. The main thing we're discussing this time is price. The quantity I'll be ordering will be different from the retail quantity I've ordered before, so we have to agree on the price. I can't just go by whatever he says."
"You're right." Meng Huaiqing added, "But if you need help, don't hesitate. It's common for friends to introduce business partners to each other. I have some connections with the leaders of the industrial park over there. You need to do the specific work yourself, but you can also rely on the support you need."
Qin Xiang laughed. "Come to think of it, you helped me when I met you in Yangcheng. The sales manager of that factory knew you and gave me a discount."
Meng Huaiqing was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face. "Then you have to treat me twice."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Sure."
There were not many vehicles on the road at that time, and the road leading to the airport was paved with asphalt, so it drove extremely fast, and the car arrived at the airport very quickly.
When the car stopped, Meng Huaiqing was still regretting, "It's a pity that I can't go with you."
Qin Xiang said politely, "There will always be a chance."
Meng Huaiqing opened the car door like a gentleman and waited for Qin Xiang to get out before saying with a smile, "Shall I take you in?"
Qin Xiang waved her hand. "No, I can go there by myself. Thank you so much for today."
She looked up and was about to turn around when she saw a tall figure walk in without looking around.
Qin Xiang raised her eyebrows, such a familiar person.
Meng Huaiqing noticed her expression and glanced at the national defense green. He said calmly, "Did you see someone you know?"
Qin Xiang was not sure, "I don't know if it is true. I'll go in first and treat you to dinner when I come back."
"Okay." Meng Huaiqing watched her go in, but his brows furrowed.
The man in national defense green just now was obviously not Jie Zong. In fact, Jie Zong posed no threat to him at all. Although Jie Zong was young and talented, he was also immature. Qin Xiang might not necessarily like someone like Jie Zong.
But others.
Meng Huaiqing had a headache.
Qin Xiang is so outstanding, and there are so many outstanding men in this city besides him. Who knows if someone else will come out and like her?
For some reason, Meng Huaiqing suddenly became more alert at this moment.
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