Chapter 115
But something even stranger is coming.
Before Qin Xiang could move, Qin Yang was already browsing the shelves. He picked up a long-sleeved dress and handed it to her. "How about this one?"
"It looks very nice." Zhao Qian took the skirt and didn't dare to look at you, Qin Yang.
Qin Xiang nodded, "This skirt really suits Qianqian."
Although Zhao Qian's appearance is not outstanding, she has fair skin. Her slight plumpness is only relative to people of this era. In fact, she is 1.58 meters tall and weighs 110 kilograms? Not bad.
The dress Qin Yang took was knee-length. Although it was light green, it made Zhao Qian's skin look whiter.
"Go and try it on." Qin Xiang pushed Zhao Qian, and Zhao Qian pursed her lips and took the clothes to change.
When Qin Xiang turned around, she met Miao Xiaofeng's resentful eyes, as if her third brother had done something wrong to her.
As if noticing Qin Xiang's gaze, Miao Xiaofeng quickly retracted her gaze, but the moment she lowered her head, her eyes could not deceive anyone.
Qin Xiang had high hopes for the store's employees, and indeed she was training them as future reserve cadres, otherwise she would not have let them take turns to enroll in night school to learn something.
Although He Liping is the youngest, she is smart and learns the fastest. I heard that she studies very hard.
Even though Tan Xiu doesn't have time to go now, she is learning some knowledge from He Liping and working very hard to improve her abilities.
Even the honest Li Hongxia reportedly used the time when there were no customers to discuss with He Liping how to treat customers. She even went to the department store next door to observe the attitudes of the salespeople there, taking note of how those who were better than her provided service.
Only Miao Xiaofeng.
She made a mistake, but it wasn't a big one.
He works very efficiently.
It's this kind of personality that Qin Xiang really can't stand.
But she couldn't transfer her third brother away just because of this. After all, this store was the only one where her third brother could earn dividends, while the others only earned salaries and bonuses.
Qin Xiang had a headache.
Just as he was thinking about it, he saw Qin Yang looking over there. It turned out that it was Zhao Qian who came out wearing a new skirt.
The light bulbs in the store are all the brightest. Although there is some distortion, you can see more clearly.
The light green dress fits Zhao Qian very well. With her shoulder-length hair and a headband on her head, she looks even more gentle and graceful. One can immediately notice her temperament rather than her face.
Zhao Qian's scholarly aura is far more attractive than her appearance.
Qin Xiang suddenly understood why her third brother treated Zhao Qian differently.
Zhao Qian was a little unsure, so she pursed her lips and smiled, "Does it look good?"
Although the question was directed at Qin Xiang, her eyes could not help but look at Qin Yang.
Qin Xiang asked Qin Yang, "Third brother, this is what you picked, what do you think?"
As if sensing the teasing in his sister's eyes, Qin Yang nodded with a wooden face, "It looks good."
Qin Xiang laughed.
Zhao Qian also blushed.
"girl?"
"Oh, okay." Miao Xiaofeng felt irritated when she saw that scene. It was probably because she had no ability, her family was poor, and she didn't have parents who were teachers, that's why she was looked down upon.
Miao Xiaofeng lowered her head, wiped away her tears, and hurried to serve the customers.
It was already past eight o'clock in the evening. Qin Xiang matched Huang Rong with another outfit before sending them out.
After walking out of the store, Huang Rong kept looking at Zhao Qian, making her feel a little uncomfortable. "Why are you looking at me?"
Huang Rong said with a sigh, "I really didn't expect that you and Qin Yang would actually fall in love with each other."
Zhao Qian's face flushed red, "Huang Rong, stop talking nonsense."
"Don't let me say it." Huang Rong and Zhao Qian have been friends for many years and understand her personality very well. "If you like her, then you like her. If you like her, then you will agree with her. Qin Xiang is a good person, and the brother she trusts must be good too. At most, he looks a little fierce and uneducated, but that's not a big deal. You can teach him a lesson later. This can also be a pleasure in the boudoir."
Huang Rong was bold and unrestrained in her words. Zhao Qian's face flushed red, but she was just like that, not a very enthusiastic person. What Huang Rong said might be what she was thinking. However, she also disagreed a little, "He's not fierce at all."
"Hey, nothing's happened yet and you're already protecting me." Huang Rong said jokingly, "Why, do you like him so much?"
Zhao Qian used to like to tell Huang Rong everything she had going on, and now she didn't hesitate to speak frankly, "Not really, I just feel he's not as fierce as he appears. That time I went there alone, and he even sent me back because it was too late. Of course, I know he did it for Qin Xiang's sake, but I really don't think he's as fierce as he appears."
Huang Rong was happy, "Okay, okay, he's the best and most gentle, okay."
Zhao Qian was so angry that she hit her, "You actually laughed at me."
"I'm not laughing at you." Huang Rong suppressed her smile and said, "But if you really like him, you should act quickly. I can see that there are many people who like Qin Yang."
Zhao Qian didn't pay any attention and asked, "Who?"
Huang Rong rolled her eyes. "Don't forget Miao Xiaofeng from their shop. She's close to the water and has the upper hand. It's much easier for her to capture a man than it is for you. You've only been there a few times. You can't go there every day, right? We see each other every day."
Hearing this, Zhao Qian suddenly panicked, "But, but he and I have nothing..."
She couldn't help but feel depressed. "If Miao Xiaofeng really conquered me, then I have nothing to say."
At this moment, in the store, Miao Xiaofeng also found an opportunity to get close to Qin Yang, "Brother Yang, you go and have a rest, I'll just keep an eye on it here."
Qin Yang didn't move. "No, go and do your thing."
Miao Xiaofeng felt a little disappointed. Noticing Qin Xiang's gaze, Miao Xiaofeng glanced at Qin Xiang and quickly shrank back, then quickly stood in another position waiting to serve customers.
It was past ten o'clock and the shop closed, so Qin Xiang went back upstairs to wash up and go to bed.
It was already getting a little cold at night in Shandong Province at this time. Maybe because I slept too much on the plane, I couldn't fall asleep now.
Just at this moment, the sound of a car suddenly came from downstairs, and it seemed to have stopped downstairs.
Qin Xiang's heart was shocked, and she quickly got up, opened the curtains and looked down.
Just then I saw Meng Huaiqing getting out of the car.
The man was wearing a white shirt, black trousers, and a pair of three-jointed leather shoes. He put his hands in his pockets and glanced upstairs casually, but he didn't want to meet Qin Xiang's eyes.
Although he couldn't see clearly, Meng Huaiqing was still stunned.
Didn't you say you were going to Guangzhou? Why did you suddenly return to the provincial capital?
Meng Huaiqing suddenly realized that his uncle was helping him. No wonder he called him late at night to come over.
Meng Huaiqing opened his mouth and pointed outside.
Seeing Qin Xiang nod, he breathed a sigh of relief.
I feel very happy.
As lost as I was in the capital, I am as excited now.
He even wondered if Qin Xiangben hadn't mentioned returning to the provincial capital, so he came all the way from Guangzhou just for his sake?
For a moment he couldn't help but feel annoyed. If he had known this would happen, he should have taken the initiative to ask. He shouldn't do too much for others, but as a friend, he should always help book the tickets.
He breathed a sigh of relief, but when he saw Miao Sheng peeking out of the car, he couldn't help but frown, "You guys go back to the hotel first."
Miao Sheng immediately said, "Boss, this is not safe."
Meng Huaiqing sneered, "Miao Sheng, this is on the mainland, not in Hong Kong City. Their hands can't reach here."
The date of return has been set, and many Hong Kong businessmen are busy building connections and whitewashing themselves. Only crazy people would come to the mainland to take action.
Seeing that Miao Sheng was still worried, he said, "Then you guys stay away. Qin Xiang and I have something important to discuss."
Miao Sheng agreed, but complained in his heart: There is nothing important to talk about. Do they have any business dealings? They just want to pick up girls.
But now Miao Sheng has learned his lesson. He would rather complain in his heart than say it out loud. If his petty boss hears it, his bonus will be deducted.
Miao Sheng obediently drove the car far away, and another car full of bodyguards also drove away.
At this time, Meng Huaiqing saw Qin Xiang coming down the stairs. Her long hair was draped over her shoulders and not tied up. She looked less capable than usual and more gentle.
In addition, Qin Xiang has a beautiful face, fair skin and tall stature. Meng Huaiqing's heart skipped a beat when he saw her smile.
He gently raised his hand to cover his chest, feeling his heart beating, and laughed silently.
Qin Xiang was puzzled, "Is Mr. Meng feeling unwell?"
"No." Meng Huaiqing put down his manuscript as Qin Xiang walked over. "I just didn't expect you to come back so suddenly. I was a little surprised. Then I remembered the poem, 'Suddenly looking back, that person is at the end of the dim light.' I didn't think much of it when I read it before, but just now I just casually looked up and saw the person I wanted to see. I was very surprised and surprised."
Qin Xiang didn't seem to understand the meaning behind his words and only explained objectively, "I hadn't planned to come back, but I happened to find someone over there to buy a plane ticket, so I thought of coming back to see Third Brother."
Facing Meng Huaiqing's expectant eyes, Qin Xiang still couldn't say anything to make the other party happy.
It’s okay to flirt, but it will be troublesome if something goes wrong during the conversation.
It is not the time to enjoy life yet. What she lacks now is not a man, but the satisfaction brought by career success and money.
She always believed that as long as she had these two things, she would be able to choose any man she wanted.
Meng Huaiqing is too outstanding for her now, and if things go wrong, she won't be able to compete with him.
In a word: it doesn’t work at the moment.
So no matter how attractive this man is, she won't let him be easily tempted.
Fortunately, Meng Huaiqing didn't dwell on this matter and continued gently, "That's good. Qin Yang will definitely be happy. But am I disturbing you so late at night?"
He glanced at the clothes Qin Xiang was wearing. They were long-sleeved pajamas and pants. The style was simple, but the advantage was that they were comfortable.
Qin Xiang shook her head. "No, I slept all the way on the plane back, so I'm not sleepy now."
After talking, the two walked along the road to the large square next to it.
It was almost eleven o'clock, and most of the stalls had been cleared out, and most people had gone home to rest.
There was a stall selling wontons, and there were still two customers who hadn't left, so the owner was not in a hurry to pack up the stall.
Qin Xiang glanced at Meng Huaiqing and said, "Would you like to have a bowl? Her wontons taste good and the ingredients are clean. You don't have to worry about feeling uncomfortable after eating them."
Meng Huaiqing smiled, "Of course, it's better to obey than to be respectful."
After ordering two bowls of wonton, Meng Huaiqing felt in his pocket, took out his wallet and took out a Big Unity banknote.
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You'll make things difficult for the boss."
As she said that, she took out a dollar and handed it over.
A bowl of wontons costs fifty cents, two bowls cost one dollar.
While waiting for the wontons to cook, Meng Huaiqing looked around and said, "The nights on the mainland are very lively."
Qin Xiang had seen the prosperity of the future, but now was still a long way off. "It will be even more lively in the future."
There are large shopping malls, amusement parks, cinemas, and even places open 24 hours a day. As long as people have needs, there will be services available in the market.
China is still too poor and backward now, but it will be a completely different picture in 20 or 30 years.
Looking at Qin Xiang's eyes, Meng Huaiqing's heart beat faster, and he had a strong urge to say something to him.
But he became timid again at this time, probably because he knew the result.
Meng Huaiqing met her gaze and nodded slightly, "It will definitely be. It will be more prosperous than Hong Kong City."
Qin Xiang also thinks so. Today, Hong Kong is still one of the four Asian tigers, but its small area still hinders its development. In the tide of the times, it is difficult for Hong Kong to maintain its current glory.
Qin Xiang looked at him, "Is that why you plan to enter the mainland?"
“That’s part of the reason.”
At this time, the wontons were served. Meng Huaiqing scooped up a wonton and took a bite. The wonton with fresh meat and some coriander was very delicious. He took a bite and continued, "On the one hand, I am optimistic about the development of the mainland, and on the other hand, it is because of my grandmother."
Qin Xiang thought of Grandpa Ge and became interested in Meng Huaiqing's grandmother. "Is she in poor health?"
Otherwise, why would you miss your family but refuse to come to the mainland?
Meng Huaiqing shook his head and laughed, "Grandma's health is actually pretty good. She was just heartbroken when she left home that year, so she doesn't want to come back. Sometimes she gets mad and wants to see my uncle, but my uncle has a worse temper than Grandma."
He sighed and said, "But actually, I know that grandma missed the mainland and home very much. The small building where you opened your shop was where she once lived. So when the revolution ended, my uncle did everything he could to get the house back and lived next door to watch over it. Grandma always missed home but couldn't let go of the knot in her heart, so she refused to come back. She turned a blind eye to my return."
He looked at the small building from afar, a gentle smile in his eyes, "Grandma said that the room you are living in now is where she used to live. Do you think this is fate?"
It is indeed fate.
This story is also very touching.
No wonder Meng Huaiqing was willing to rent the house to her but refused to sell it.
Meng Huaiqing added, "Actually, grandma thinks that the past is the past. Even if that house was where she lived before, who knows how many people have lived in it and ruined it over the years. It's no longer the same place it used to be. I just think that my uncle has been guarding this place all his life. If it is really sold, he probably won't have any thoughts of it anymore."
They couldn't say much about the brotherly and sisterly bond between the old people. Even Meng Huaiqing didn't know why his grandmother left the mainland and went to Hong Kong City alone. He also didn't understand why his uncle refused to go to Hong Kong City to see his grandmother after the situation changed.
Maybe nothing needs an answer.
After eating a bowl of hot wontons, I felt better.
The boss waited for them to finish eating before collecting the food. The couple, one pulling the cart and the other pushing it from behind, was a very ordinary yet heartwarming scene.
Qin Xiang was touched, but not envious.
Meng Huaiqing was a little envious, "Children from such families must be very happy, right?"
Qin Xiang shook her head. "Not necessarily. You envy their happy family and their mutual support, but they might also envy your family background and wealth. You only see the man pulling the cart with the woman supporting him from behind. It's possible that when they get home, the man falls asleep, and the woman has to drag her exhausted body to clean up the house and prepare for tomorrow's business."
Meng Huaiqing was stunned and frowned slightly, "Is that so?"
"I can't say for sure, but this is the current situation in China," Qin Xiang sighed. "Most men are chauvinistic and treat women as their possessions. They might be submissive outside, but they act like bosses at home. They keep saying that men and women are equal and that women hold up half the sky, but this only increases the burden on women. Not only do they have to do their jobs well, they also have to take care of the family. Whenever there's a problem with the elderly or children at home, the first people to be blamed are women: 'How are you taking care of the family?'"
Qin Xiang scoffed, "Men at this time might use being busy with work as an excuse and naturally put the blame on women. So what's the point of such a marriage?"
Meng Huaiqing looked at Qin Xiang and thought about the couples in Hong Kong. It seemed the same. The wealthy were better, but the women in wealthy families only revolved around their men and children. They had no sense of self.
In such a comparison, Qin Xiang's self-reliance and self-improvement are so attractive that they fascinate him.
Meng Huaiqing had also heard about Qin Xiang's past, so he asked, "Can I ask you a question?"
Qin Xiang seemed to see through his thoughts and asked, "Are you asking me about my previous marriage?"
Meng Huaiqing smiled, "I don't think you mind mentioning it, so can it satisfy my curiosity?"
"Of course." Qin Xiang really didn't mind others bringing up this matter. If others didn't mention it, she would be too lazy to mention it. If others brought it up on their own initiative, she had no other thoughts except disgust towards the Wang family.
Meng Huaiqing had no other intention in bringing it up, and Qin Xiang was even less likely to say anything.
Meng Huaiqing pondered for a moment and said, "Are all these thoughts of yours due to your previous marriage?"
"Yes and no," Qin Xiang explained, "Maybe it's because I've seen more and understood more, so I have this feeling."
Meng Huaiqing nodded. "There aren't many women like you. As you said, the secular world has been like this for a long time, so it's not easy to change people's minds. Women's ideas are not easy to change, and men's are not easy to change either."
Qin Xiang nodded, "That's right, so staying single and childless is the best way to stay safe."
Hearing this, Meng Huaiqing was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "This statement is quite fresh. I agree with your idea, but people live in this world for such a long time, and it's inevitable that they will feel lonely if they walk alone for a long time. It would be easier if there is always someone to accompany them, don't you think?"
Qin Xiang looked at him, her eyes still meeting Meng Huaiqing's gentle and soft gaze, but for some reason, she felt for a moment that there were stars shining in this man's eyes.
"so what."
She suddenly felt a little excited.
Meng Huaiqing said, "So, for men and women, marriage is always a natural thing after falling in love. Before that, there was a word called dating. People in mainland China call it dating. No one stipulates that you must get married after dating, don't you think?"
Is it right?
That is love that is not aimed at marriage.
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