Chapter 135
While the two were talking, He Chenghua had already strode over.
More than a month later, Qin Xiang was surprised to see He Chenghua.
When I saw He Chenghua's expression clearly, I couldn't help but feel curious. What had He Chenghua been doing in the past month? He looked much more haggard and thinner.
Meng Huaiqing was very pleased with himself and smiled calmly, "Captain He, long time no see."
He Chenghua glanced at Meng Huaiqing, then looked at Qin Xiang, "Qin Xiang, I want to talk to you."
Before Qin Xiang could speak, Meng Huaiqing smiled and said to her, "Then you two can chat first. I'll come see you another day."
Qin Xiang nodded, and Meng Huaiqing turned around and left.
"You two have a good relationship now." He Chenghua used an affirmative sentence.
Qin Xiang nodded, not denying it, "Not bad."
He Chenghua smiled, a somewhat awkward smile, "So you're dating him?"
Qin Xiang looked at him doubtfully, "I think this is a private matter between him and me, and it doesn't seem to have much to do with Captain He."
He Chenghua felt a little uncomfortable hearing this. He had been shocked when he learned she was divorced. He didn't know what she had been through in her life before, but he slowly convinced himself and accepted the fact. So what if she was divorced? He didn't care.
However, before he could come to Qin Xiang to explain things clearly, the army received an urgent task. He had been away for more than a month and had just returned to the army yesterday. He quickly asked for leave and came here today.
Unexpectedly, I saw Meng Huaiqing and Qin Xiang together.
Meng Huaiqing is really scheming, including the time when they had a drinking contest.
He Chenghua said, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have had a drinking contest with Mr. Meng that day."
Qin Xiang rarely saw this side of He Chenghua. Since they met, He Chenghua had always been carefree and unrestrained. Now that he was so serious, Qin Xiang was a little uncomfortable.
She shook her head. "That's all in the past. Seriously speaking, it's all my fault. I didn't explain things clearly, which led to misunderstandings. I should apologize to you."
He Chenghua frowned, "Are you trying to distance yourself from me?"
Qin Xiang smiled when she heard this. "We have nothing to do with each other, so why are you trying to distance yourself from them?"
He Chenghua's eyes were filled with emotion. "You chose Meng Huaiqing?"
He laughed at himself and said, "Yeah, he's a big boss in Hong Kong, so who am I?"
His words were harsh, and Qin Xiang was too lazy to continue, so she said directly, "It has nothing to do with who he is. At least we haven't reached the stage of boyfriend and girlfriend yet. I don't know what Captain He feels about me, but I can tell you for sure that I don't have any romantic feelings for you. Whether it's our upbringing, living environment, or future plans, we have nothing in common. Captain He, there's no need to waste your time on me."
Qin Xiang thought she was telling the truth, but it was the truth that irritated He Chenghua. "He's not suitable for me in every way, but he's suitable for the businessmen in Gangcheng. The big bosses in Gangcheng have no shortage of beautiful women. They can get anything they want with just a snap of their fingers. He's the eldest son of the Jiang family. What similarities do you have with him? After all, I was born and raised in the Forbidden City. At least I can protect you in the capital. What can he give you?"
It was already late, and most of the students had gone to the party. Qin Xiang looked at He Chenghua and said, "Why do I need you to give me anything? I don't need anyone's protection. I can protect myself. There may be other forces in the city, and I may need someone to back me up. But I, Qin Xiang, believe in this society ruled by law. I don't need anyone to back me up. I am fully capable of being my own backer. Captain He is indeed a soldier. He likes to help the weak. He could find a woman who shares his feelings with me, but I am not one of them."
After saying that, Qin Xiang went straight into the school. He Chenghua followed her and said, "You know that's not what I meant."
Who cares what Qin Xiang means? Isn’t what she said clear enough?
He Chenghua held her arm and said, "Since you and he are not boyfriend and girlfriend, then we will just rely on our own abilities."
Qin Xiang looked at him and said, "It's up to you."
This time He Chenghua didn't chase after her. He knew it was meaningless. When a woman hates you, there is no point in reasoning with her.
But he didn't regret coming here today and talking to her about all this nonsense.
Since they are no longer together, as long as they are not married, he has a chance and can just compete.
It was already past six forty, and the campus was quiet and deserted.
Qin Xiang rushed all the way to the auditorium, then found their major from the back and sat down at the back. Ding Xiang, who was in front of her, happened to look back and saw her coming. She breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
The program hadn't started yet. The school leaders had just finished their speeches when the host took the stage. "Our Tsinghua University is a century-old institution. Since the resumption of the college entrance examination, it has received widespread attention from all walks of life. Just last year, Mr. Meng Huaiqing, a businessman from Gangcheng, Shandong Province, donated a library to Tsinghua University in his personal name. Now the library is about to open. We are honored to have Mr. Meng Huaiqing give a speech at our school. Let's give him a round of applause."
Qin Xiang was stunned. Meng Huaiqing?
Yes, Meng Huaiqing donated a library to the school. Miao Sheng told them this with pride at the time.
I didn't expect that Meng Huaiqing would be invited to speak today, and Meng Huaiqing didn't say anything when the two of them were having dinner just now, there was no sign of it at all.
While Qin Xiang was stunned, the elegant and handsome man had already slowly walked onto the stage. The only difference was that compared to when he was eating, he had a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on his nose.
What a scoundrel.
Young, handsome and wealthy, the moment such a man comes on stage, the whole auditorium seems to become restless.
Even though there are many top students in Tsinghua, people still admire beauty. When they see handsome and wealthy men, they still yearn for them.
Except for the people in their dormitory, no one else has seen Meng Huaiqing.
If everyone hadn't remembered that this was in the auditorium, Qin Xiang had no doubt that someone would scream.
Although she described him as a scoundrel, she had to admit that Meng Huaiqing was very attractive.
Dingxiang and the others were already looking back at her. Qin Xiang smiled and lowered her eyes slightly.
The mood is very subtle.
Meng Huaiqing glanced at the students from Tsinghua University and spoke slowly.
It doesn't matter if it's turned on, it's just like a subwoofer, making people's ears feel tingling.
Qin Xiang looked up. Through so many people, she didn't know whether Meng Huaiqing saw her or not. He smiled slightly.
Qin Xiang felt like her heart skipped a beat.
I don't really feel this way when I see him normally.
I didn't expect that I would find Meng Huaiqing seductive at this time.
Meng Huaiqing controlled the duration of his speech very well, about fifteen minutes, but Qin Xiang had no idea what he said until thunderous applause rang out, and then Qin Xiang came to his senses.
Meng Huaiqing left the stage, and then the host excitedly came on stage and said some nice words, and the show officially began at this time.
National Tsing Hua University has an Arts College. Although it doesn't have as many students as specialized art schools, it's still a nationally selected group. The first program was a beautiful dance by the Dance Department.
Qin Xiang was very happy to see this.
"Does it look good?"
Qin Xiang turned her head in surprise and found that Meng Huaiqing had sat down next to her at some point.
"Why are you here?" Qin Xiang lowered her voice, fearing that the classmate in front would look back.
Fortunately, the show was attractive enough, and the students in the front were watching intently and seemed not to hear the noise behind them.
Meng Huaiqing smiled, "I told the school leaders that I wanted to experience college life and get a feel for it, and asked them to take a look around."
Qin Xiang understood that for a great person like Meng Huaiqing who had made special contributions to the school, the school would definitely send someone to receive him.
Even a century-old university needs development. A library, I heard, is not just about the building itself, but also about the donations of books. In the past decade, many cultural books were destroyed, and even at National Tsing Hua University, the library resources were scarce. Even after seven or eight years of replenishment, the library hasn't been significantly enriched.
Things are different with donations. Many books that were lost are said to have been found.
Qin Xiang nodded, "Then Boss Meng, take your time to read it."
After saying that, she looked up at the show as if to distance herself from the matter and ignored Meng Huaiqing.
Meng Huaiqing stopped disturbing her and watched the show quietly.
If the time is short, no one will pay attention to what happens next. But if the time is long, someone will inevitably get up to go to the bathroom and then see Meng Huaiqing.
The shining figure on the stage suddenly appeared behind their major. Many people were amazed and excited. When they saw Qin Xiang next to him, they were even more envious and wished they could replace him.
I am envious. Absolutely envious.
Qin Xiang watched the show seriously and pretended not to see it.
Fortunately, Meng Huaiqing was very cooperative and watched the show attentively.
Only Li Minghui, the instructor of the fashion design major, had noticed the unusual interactions between the two. He would glance at them from time to time and felt that there must be something fishy going on.
When the show was about to end, in order not to attract unnecessary attention, Meng Huaiqing stood up and said, "I'm going back first. I'll treat you to dinner in two days."
Qin Xiang nodded and watched Meng Huaiqing leave.
It was already past eight o'clock when the party ended, and when many people turned back to look at the glittering thighs, they were nowhere to be seen.
Many people felt regretful, saying, "I wanted to shake his hand, but I didn't expect him to be gone."
"Even if Mr. Meng were here, he probably wouldn't shake your hand."
Then several people looked at Qin Xiang enviously, "I really envy you."
Qin Xiang raised an eyebrow.
The girl's face was full of longing, "It would be great if I could sit in Qin Xiang's seat."
The others laughed.
In fact, we didn’t have any other thoughts, we just admired him.
Because of the library donation, some stories about Meng Huaiqing had spread around the school. It was also known that Meng Huaiqing's company was a dark horse in the tech world in Hong Kong, with strong growth momentum. It was just that I didn't expect him to be so young.
Forget the freshmen, some of the seniors might only be a year or two older than Meng Huaiqing. Before they even graduated, they had already become dark horses, leaving them far behind.
I won’t say much else, I just admire you.
Qin Xiang smiled but said nothing. The team over there had already walked out. When it was their turn, Meilin excitedly walked up to Qin Xiang and said, "I didn't expect that Mr. Meng was the Mr. Meng we met."
She also knew that this matter should not be announced publicly, so she lowered her voice.
Qin Xiang was speechless, but Meilin was extremely excited and wanted to tell the whole world that Mr. Meng was a very close friend of their roommate.
There were so many people on the road that it was hard to say much. Once we got to the dormitory and everyone was locked up, several girls started to scream and sway around Qin Xiang. But when they spoke, they were worried that the walls might hear them, so they excitedly lowered their voices and said, "Qin Xiang, why didn't you tell us that you knew such an amazing person?"
"That's right, Mr. Meng is really amazing, he's the big boss of Hong Kong City."
Several girls were talking about the rumored Meng Huaiqing, which made Qin Xiang's head feel overwhelmed and ashamed. Is it really that exaggerated?
Meilin nodded. "Really, really. But according to rumors, everyone thought Mr. Meng was at least in his fifties or sixties, with a different kind of patriotic sentiment, returning to support the country's development. I didn't expect him to be so young."
Qin Xiang couldn't help but laugh, "Maybe it's because of his grandmother. His grandmother is from mainland China."
"You do know." Several people surrounded her and asked, "Tell me quickly."
Qin Xiang said, "I don't know the details, but I think that his donation, no matter what the reason, is beneficial to us. That's enough for me to know."
"Qin Xiang is right. We're all beneficiaries no matter what," Ming Chuanxiu said. "Once we start using it, there will be more places for self-study. I heard there will be huge study rooms on every floor. Then we won't have to worry about finding a seat to study."
"That's true. It's not a problem in the summer, but it's really a torture to reserve a seat in the middle of winter."
Everyone became excited again when talking about this, and no one mentioned the relationship between Meng Huaiqing and Qin Xiang again.
On the second day of the New Year's Day holiday, Dingxiang decided not to go out and study hard at school. After all, winter break was only about twenty days away, and exam week was just two weeks away. University wasn't about getting in and everything was settled; there were still various exams to take, and only after passing every course could one receive a diploma.
Getting a scholarship is no easy feat. Tsinghua University attracts many top students from all over the country. They are all top students, and getting the best of the top students is much more difficult than getting into a regular school.
Dingxiang and the others were determined to get the scholarship. Regardless of success or failure, they had to maintain this attitude. Although social practice was important, textbook theoretical knowledge was also crucial.
Their fashion design major is somewhat different from other majors in that students are required to submit fashion design drafts.
If the design is not good, it will be useless even if you have learned the theoretical knowledge well.
After following Qin Xiang outside for so long, several people have gained some confidence and it is time to study the theoretical knowledge well.
Not to mention them, Qin Xiang felt the same, so she didn't go to the store.
What she didn't know was that Fu Yunmei and Bei Nannan went to the store again today.
While trying on clothes, I took the opportunity to ask about Qin Xiang.
Among the three people guarding the store, two were Qin Xiang's fellow villagers and knew everything about Qin Xiang. However, Mi Hongjun had told them not to talk about Qin Xiang to outsiders, so when Bei Nannan and Fu Yunmei hinted at her, the two of them became alert, took note of their appearance, and did not say a word that should not be said.
As for the other clerk, he had no idea about his boss's past, so it was pointless for him to know.
The two returned empty-handed, but unwilling to give up, they went to the wholesale market again. However, Mi Hongjun had met Bei Nannan before and knew that she was not there for wholesale, so he pushed her out.
Bei Nannan snorted, "Qin Xiang is not a good person, and her employees are not good people either."
Fu Yunmei comforted him softly, "Don't be angry, we've been classmates for four years, so just find out slowly."
But Bei Nannan just couldn't swallow this breath, and turned around and said sarcastically, "Then why are you still wearing clothes from her store?"
Fu Yunmei thought he was an idiot and said patiently, "What should I do? This dress is not cheap. I already bought it. What will I wear if I throw it away?"
Fu Yunmei is a thoughtful person, and Bei Nannan is easy to coax, so she was coaxed into submission quickly and put all the blame on Qin Xiang.
Even though Fu Yunmei kept scolding Bei Nannan behind her back, she was on the same side with Bei Nannan on the surface. There was no other reason. The two of them were not very popular in their profession because of some previous things. If they didn't stick together, they would have no friends at all.
In the evening, Qin Xiang, who had been studying all day, finally put down her pen and said, "Let's go eat hot pot."
Several people who were originally studying in the library quickly packed up and left.
It gets dark early in winter. It was just past six o'clock and it was already pitch black outside. Several people were walking through the school and out. On the way, there were quite a few people going to the cafeteria for dinner.
Qin Xiang was going to treat everyone this time because Ding Xiang and the others went to the store to help yesterday and refused to accept temporary worker wages. Qin Xiang said directly that she must treat everyone today, and if they didn't agree, she would not let them go in the future.
It was because they had a good relationship in the same dormitory, otherwise Qin Xiang would not be willing to pay the money.
Arriving at Donglaishun, Qin Xiang ordered the shuangyuan hotpot, as she knew what to do. Those who could handle spicy food had it, while those who couldn't had mushroom soup. Plate after plate of meat was served, shocking Dingxiang and the others, "Why so much meat?"
Then he whispered to Qin Xiang, "You don't need to order so much."
Qin Xiang was also a little puzzled. She really didn't order so much.
When the waiter came to serve the food, she asked, "Is it the wrong dish? We didn't order so much meat."
The waiter glanced at the menu and said, "Oh, a gentleman just offered to treat you guys."
Qin Xiang was a little unhappy when she heard this. "This is not what we want, but since you brought it to me, I will pay for it, otherwise you can return it."
The waiter was also embarrassed, "But the money has been paid."
Qin Xiang didn't believe there was a free lunch, so she asked, "Who ordered that?"
She followed the waiter out. When she got outside, the waiter pointed to a private room and said, "There's a gentleman in this room."
Qin Xiang frowned and knocked on the door, then heard a commotion inside. The waiter pushed the door open and Qin Xiang saw He Chenghua, who was drinking alone.
Qin Xiang's face immediately fell. What was there to not understand?
He Chenghua didn't know how much he had drunk. He squinted his eyes for a long time and said, "Qin Xiang, it's you."
Everyone in the room was He Chenghua's friends, and when they saw a pretty female comrade coming over, they started to make a fuss.
Qin Xiang asked the waiter with a cold face, "How much is the meat?"
The waiter said a number, and Qin Xiang took it out of his pocket, walked in and slapped it in front of He Chenghua, "Captain He, this is the money for the meat we ordered."
She didn't say anything else, just put down the money and left. The people in the private room looked at each other in confusion, wondering what was going on.
"Qin Xiang." He Chenghua stood there calling Qin Xiang's name. Everyone was a little dizzy because they had drunk too much.
Qin Xiang left the box without saying a word and went back home. Suddenly, she heard the sound of a wine glass falling to the ground behind her.
Qin Xiang was extremely grateful that nothing had happened between her and He Chenghua. She really couldn't accept such a bad temper.
Being liked by others is a good thing, but if you are liked by someone who is not in the right mind, it is not a good thing.
After sitting down, Qin Xiang still had a headache. Thinking about all the bad love affairs she had attracted, she was speechless.
Jie Zong counts as one, and He Chenghua counts as another.
Seeing her sit down, several people asked what was going on. Qin Xiang didn't want to say much, just glanced at Guan Yuping and said, "It's okay, I paid. Eat, enjoy the meat, and then you have to prepare for the exam."
Although this was a bit strange, everyone started eating soon.
After dinner, the six of them went out together. As they left the house, they saw someone smoking at the door. The light at the door wasn't very bright, and the flickering light of the cigarette was particularly conspicuous. The six of them weren't scared, but they still kept a distance.
Unexpectedly, when he saw them coming out, the man turned around and vaguely recognized who they were.
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