Chapter 149
Qin Xiang was a little depressed. If it wasn't so bad to leave now, she would definitely leave immediately and wouldn't want to stay even a second longer.
Wen Yanan saw Qin Xiang, feeling somewhat embarrassed. She had gone to Qin Xiang to find out about Zong and even asked if she had said the same thing to the big boss of Gangcheng. Now thinking about it, if she were in his place, she would be unhappy too.
But now that everyone was here, he couldn't let the awkwardness continue. Wen Yanan asked, "When did you come back?"
Qin Xiang said politely, "I came back on the 28th."
"Oh, Jie Zong came back as soon as he got his holiday."
Then there was silence again.
In fact, during the holiday, Jie Zong wanted to go find Qin Xiang and come back together, but when he thought about how their relationship had become, he just looked at her twice outside the store and came back on his own.
Qin Xiang didn't say anything, so Zhao Wenbo quickly tried to smooth things over. "It's great to be back for the New Year. Let's get together. Let's have lunch here and chat for a while."
"No, we have to go to Jie Zong's grandmother's house later, so we won't bother him here." Director Jie only found out about what Jie Zong and Wen Yanan had done later. He felt very embarrassed at the moment. He said a few polite words and stood up to say goodbye.
Qin Xiang was not in a hurry to leave, but followed them to see the guests off.
After the Jie family left, Zhao Wenbo smiled and said, "Let's not talk about the past anymore. You have to stay today so we can have a good chat."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "I'd love to be able to eat the food cooked by Teacher Jiang."
Jiang Manling sat down next to him and said, "Okay, no problem."
But she asked curiously, "Did you have a falling out with Jie Zong?"
"It's not a falling out." Qin Xiang shook her head. "At most, we just didn't see eye to eye. He's still young, so I can't argue with him."
Jiang Manling nodded. "That's right. Jie Zong is a good kid, and Director Jie is also good. It's just that Jie Zong's mother is a bit arrogant because she is the vice principal. If she says something unpleasant, don't take it to heart."
"No." For people who have nothing to do with you, the past is the past. Who would keep remembering it?
Huang Rong also arrived when it was almost time for dinner. After all, the two families were relatives, and she and Qin Xiang were also familiar with each other. The three of them chatted in Zhao Qian's room, and naturally talked about Zhao Qian and Qin Yang.
Zhao Qian glanced at Qin Xiang shyly and said, "That's it."
Huang Rong suppressed a laugh, "What did my aunt say?"
Zhao Qian felt even more embarrassed, and looked unwilling to say more. "What else can I say? That's it."
In fact, her parents were not very happy with Qin Yang at first. After all, she graduated from a teachers' college and her family was full of intellectuals, while Qin Yang was a self-employed person who had not even attended high school. Her parents felt that they were not from the same world and were not optimistic about their future.
Fortunately, her parents did not stop them and let them date. Her mother only told her privately that she must never do that with any man before getting married.
The two have been dating for several months and their relationship is going pretty well. Although her parents like Qin Xiang, they are also suspicious of Qin Yang. They have met him by chance several times and secretly observed him. A while ago, they called Qin Yang home again. Her father said something to Qin Yang, and after that, her parents no longer opposed her and Qin Yang's relationship.
But when she asked Qin Yang, Qin Yang didn't say anything and just told her not to worry.
Zhao Qian hesitated for a moment and said, "Qin Xiang, did he tell you what he wanted? I always feel like there's something fishy about my parents suddenly agreeing to our relationship."
Qin Xiang was stunned when she heard this, and couldn't help but think of what her third brother said that night.
It seems that on the one hand he wanted to do it, but the Zhao family's reasons were also involved.
But this is not a bad thing.
This is why she likes the Zhao family. They are open-minded and, while they have their own opinions, they don't interfere too much with their daughter's decisions. This is probably the kind of parents every young person wants to have.
Qin Xiang didn't hide it. "Third brother told me that he would finish the accounts in the next few days and sell his share to me. He plans to try to make his own way."
Zhao Qian was stunned, then felt uneasy, "He must be because of me."
"Not entirely," Qin Xiang consoled him. "Third brother is a grown man too. He was willing to work with me before because he was worried about me and that I might be in danger. He's not really interested in clothing. But now that I have more people around me and more helpers, he wants to do something of his own. He told me he wants to go into decorating, and I think it's a promising field. Of course, he also wants to give you better conditions in the future. Two people working together is always better than one person working alone. Don't you agree?"
Zhao Qian nodded, her voice a little muffled, "I understand."
She has a soft personality, but can also be stubborn sometimes. Just like when it comes to love, she really plunges into it headfirst.
Now hearing what Qin Xiang said, she has already concluded that Qin Yang agreed to her father's request in order to be with her.
After having lunch at Zhao's house at noon, Qin Xiang and Huang Rong came out of Zhao's house together.
Huang Rong said, "I'll visit you in the capital when I have time."
Qin Xiang smiled and nodded, "Okay."
Actually, it was because of Huang Rong that I got to know Zhao Qian.
When I got home, no one was at home and I didn't know where everyone had gone.
Needless to say, Qin Baotian must have gone to Qin Juan to help take care of the children.
As a result, before anyone else came back, I saw He Liping hurried back with her luggage.
Qin Xiang was surprised, "Why are you back at this time?"
The clothing stores here also open on the 16th day of the first lunar month, so the employees should still be at home at this time.
Seeing He Liping's unhappy expression, Qin Xiang vaguely guessed something, "Did she have a fight with her family?"
It would have been better if she didn't ask. He Liping seemed to have found someone to lean on. She hugged Qin Xiang and started crying, "I just need to cry for a while."
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "It's okay, it's okay to cry for a while. Oh, poor little thing."
He Liping cried for a while, then stopped. Then she said, "I really can't stay at home anymore. My eldest sister and second sister wanted to come with me before, and it was okay if I said no. But this time, they were so excited when they saw the money I brought back that they even mobilized my parents to persuade me to bring them here. If they were good people, I would have told you, but they are not good people, so I won't take them with me."
When Qin Xiang heard that this was the matter, and He Liping had complained to her about it, she followed He Liping's words and said, "Okay, we won't take them. I don't want them even if they come on their own."
He Liping chuckled, "Well, I can't bring any trouble to you."
Then she said with a bitter face, "Did my aunt call you? This time she called me again."
Qin Xiang frowned when she heard this. What was going on with this Deputy Director He? Why did he even look for He Liping? Putting aside the fact that He Liping couldn't make the decision, how could she persuade her to change her mind since she was just a clerk?
He Liping was afraid that Qin Xiang had misunderstood, so she quickly explained, "But this time, I'm not asking you to persuade me, but to work with you."
Qin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good," she explained. "Years ago, she called me and asked me to participate in the Xiangyanghong public-private partnership to save the factory. I thought it was a big problem, so I didn't participate. Have you found the right way now?"
He Liping shook her head. "No. My aunt said the factory was probably doomed. The workers started rioting before the New Year. The factory director's house was even smashed. They said it was the factory director who made their lives miserable. At least my aunt wasn't involved. But this incident got so bad that the city got involved. The factory director was dismissed and the city took over. They'll try to find a way to form a public-private partnership. But she's not optimistic."
I didn't expect this to happen.
This made Qin Xiang feel relieved.
She had a good impression of Deputy Director He, but the two previous phone calls she had made her unhappy. She hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
Qin Xiang patted He Liping's shoulder and comforted her, "You're back now. Rest first, and come with me to the capital in a few days."
Since the third brother wants to hand over all the matters here to her, she must keep someone here. Miao Xiaofeng has done a good job in the past six months. After she no longer has an obsession with Qin Yang, she has put all her passion into her work.
But Miao Xiaofeng's shortcomings are also obvious, and her overall view is a bit poor.
So she hesitated between Pei Xiu and Mi Hongjun. Originally, it would be appropriate to keep Mi Hongjun, as he could be a perfect match for Hao Jingjing, but Hao Jingjing was already working hard to get to the capital, so Mi Hongjun was no longer suitable.
Let’s figure out the accounts first.
It just so happened that He Liping had been attending night school to learn accounting last year, so she could help her with the accounts.
For several days in a row, both of them were taking nucleic acid tests. On the fifth day of the first lunar month, they finally understood everything and handed over the business to their third brother. The store now belonged completely to Qin Xiang.
Qin Yang breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved. "I'll come over to take a look after the job and won't get involved in the management."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Okay."
Miao Xiaofeng is temporarily the store manager.
Qin Xiang urgently called Tan Xiu over to ask her what she thought.
Tan Xiuwei said, "My parents said that we can postpone marriage for a few years to save some money for the family, but they can't let me go far away."
She herself was also depressed. "Actually, they just wanted to see me making money, and they were worried that I would run away and never come back, leaving them with nothing."
Qin Xiang asked, "So what do you mean?"
Tan Xiu thought for a while, then replied, "Why don't I stay in the provincial capital for now?"
In fact, she knew that it would be more promising to go to the capital, but her parents were right. She was not young anymore and had no education. She would be too busy to find a partner in the capital. It would be better for her to stay in the provincial capital. The monthly salary was not low, and her family could introduce her to a partner.
Qin Xiang didn't know what to say after hearing her answer. On the one hand, she hoped she could stay in the provincial capital. On the other, she also hoped she would want to follow her to the capital. Although Pei Xiu didn't have a high level of education, only a junior high school diploma, she was a perceptive person. Her progress over the past six months was obvious to all. She really wanted to cultivate her.
But now that Tan Xiu had made her own choice, Qin Xiang had nothing to say. "Okay, then you will be the manager of both stores. I will hand them over to you, and I will hire an accountant to assist you. Miao Xiaofeng will be the deputy manager to assist you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Miao Xiaofeng came over and asked, "Boss, can I go to the capital with you?"
Qin Xiang was a little surprised, "Why do you suddenly want to go?"
As far as she knew, while Tan Xiu's parents were still able to make plans for their daughter, Miao Xiaofeng's family situation was somewhat similar to He Liping's. With many children, they were neglected, and only after they earned money did their parents take notice. In the past, Miao Xiaofeng was devoted to her family. However, since Miao Xiaofeng didn't affect her work, she didn't bother.
Miao Xiaofeng bit her lip and said, "I want to fight for a future for myself."
She had feelings for Qin Yang before, but Qin Yang was not interested in her. Seeing that Zhao Qian and Qin Yang were dating, her family also wanted to find a partner for her, but she just didn't accept it. She didn't want to be manipulated by her parents like this, so she wanted to struggle like a boss.
Just with this one sentence, Tan Xiu felt a little ashamed.
She knew she had let her boss down.
Qin Xiang looked at Miao Xiaofeng and nodded, with joy and encouragement in her eyes, "Okay, then you get ready. We have to leave on the tenth day of the first lunar month."
Seeing that she agreed, Miao Xiaofeng was very happy. "Boss, I will definitely work hard in the future and never think about other things. I have finally realized that women in this world can only rely on themselves. My parents only want to use me for money. If I continue to foolishly focus on them, there will be no good results in the future. I want to live for myself. Boss, you are my role model."
Qin Xiang was very happy to be admired so much by her employees. She didn't expect that after not seeing Miao Xiaofeng for a few months, she not only figured things out, but also her spiritual insights improved a lot, which made Qin Xiang very happy.
She glanced at Tan Xiu, but Tan Xiu had already lowered his head.
The bet a few years ago made Qin Xiang see Tan Xiu's potential. She really hoped that Tan Xiu could become stronger.
Listening to Miao Xiaofeng's words, Tan Xiu was also shaken. She suddenly realized that although her decision seemed to get her a promotion and a raise, she also lost a great opportunity.
She didn't seize the opportunity when it came, but Miao Xiaofeng took the initiative to fight for it.
Tan Xiu thought for a moment and looked up and said, "Boss, can I still go there in the future? I mean, after I train good people here."
Qin Xiang looked at her and said, "Just make up your mind. I think this is the end of my business here. The possibility of further development is small. After all, it's too far away, so I can only run it as a branch in the future. My headquarters will be in the capital, and even if I build a factory in the future, it will probably be in the capital's vicinity. If you are willing, then of course I welcome you, and I also look forward to you bringing in a new store manager to take over your job. If you are content with the status quo and are satisfied with the present, then forget what I said."
Miao Xiaofeng's eyes sparkled. "Tan Xiu, you've always been more opinionated than me. You used to tell me to be nicer to myself and think more about myself, but how come you forget everything when it comes to you? I can figure it all out, so what else can't you figure out? Your parents said they wanted you to live closer to home so they could take care of you. They're actually afraid you'd marry far away and never come back, and they wouldn't get any money. You've been giving a lot of money home this year, right? Who did you spend that money on? It's fine if they spent it on your parents, but most of it went to your brother, right?"
Tan Xiu has two siblings, a brother and a sister. Unlike Miao Xiaofeng, who has many children, Tan Xiu's parents only have one daughter. Tan Xiu's parents love their daughter, but no matter how much they love their daughter, they can never love their son as much as they love their son.
Miao Xiaofeng is telling the truth.
Tan Xiu figured it out in an instant, but she also promised Qin Xiang that she would stay in the provincial capital. She nodded and said, "I think I understand. I will stay in the provincial capital for the time being. When I train a new store manager, I will go to the capital."
Seeing her firm tone, Qin Xiang also smiled, "Tan Xiu, I hope you won't let me down. I'm only giving you this one chance. It depends on you whether you can seize it. You know my plan. I want to open a factory in the future, and I want to train you to recruit people for me."
Tan Xiu was very happy to be valued so much by her boss. "I will definitely work hard and treat this as my first experiment."
The three of them agreed, and Qin Xiang asked the two to go back and prepare. Qin Xiang also recommended another employee as deputy store manager to work with Tan Xiu. If Tan Xiu led well, when the deputy store manager was able to be the store manager, it would be time for Tan Xiu to go to the capital.
However, Qin Xiang couldn't be completely relieved. After all, Tan Xiu was here, and her parents would definitely give her some advice.
There’s no point in worrying, we’ll worry about it later.
After explaining the matter, Qin Xiang took inventory of the inventory here, trying to keep things under control even when he was not here. Of course, having another store would be a good thing.
On the sixth day of the first lunar month, Qin Xiang made a special trip to Qingshui County to visit Ning Sumei and Principal Cao.
Principal Cao had retired and the principal was new. Qin Xiang didn't know him well, so she didn't go to visit him rashly. She just went to Ning Sumei's house.
Ning Sumei was naturally happy to see Qin Xiang. The first thing she talked about was the study materials Qin Xiang donated. "When those materials were sent over, they caused a sensation throughout the school. Everyone scrambled to get them. Fortunately, there were a lot of materials, and each class was allocated some. We can exchange them after we finish studying."
Looking at this former student, Ning Sumei felt mixed emotions. "From a righteous perspective, I'm very happy that you're thinking of coming to school, but selfishly, it's not easy for you to earn money. You should take care of yourself first."
Ning Sumei's words touched Qin Xiang's heart, making her feel at ease. Teacher Ning will always be a good teacher.
It is one thing for her to be willing to donate, but it is another thing for others to accept it with peace of mind.
Qin Xiang smiled bluntly and said, "Teacher Ning, to be honest, I don't have any feelings for those students. I'm willing to donate because of you and Principal Cao. But you don't have to feel any psychological burden. I'm willing to donate because I have the ability now. If I didn't have the ability, or if I was short of funds, I definitely wouldn't donate. Besides, my alma mater is getting better and better, and it's an honor for me to be a graduate of this school."
Ning Sumei smiled, "Okay, as long as you have your own ideas."
After having lunch at Teacher Ning's house, Teacher Ning took her to visit Principal Cao. Qin Xiang then went to her second brother's house before preparing to take a bus back to the provincial capital.
Unexpectedly, when she entered the station, she saw Qin Jun and his wife. They were carrying a shoulder pole and walking while shouting, as if they were selling something.
Although Qin Xiang was surprised, she didn't want to get involved. This couple was like sticky candy, and once you got involved, you couldn't tear it off.
Take a walk.
After getting on the bus, something even more magical happened. I actually ran into Cai Hongyan, whom I hadn't seen for a long time.
Cai Hongyan had her hair permed, wore a beautiful dress, carried a small bag, and wore a pair of small leather shoes.
When he saw Qin Xiang, he was stunned at first, then delighted, "Qin Xiang?"
Qin Xiang nodded, "Long time no see."
"Come sit over here." Coincidentally, there was an empty seat next to Cai Hongyan, so Qin Xiang went over and sat down without saying anything else. "How's college life? Isn't it good? Oh, I heard you got into college. That's amazing! When you first said you wanted to go to college, no one believed you could get in. I didn't expect you to get in, but you got into the best Tsinghua University. Tell me, how did you become so amazing?"
Qin Xiang smiled, and when she saw someone looking over, she said, "Not bad."
"That's not so bad." Cai Hongyan's eyes widened, and she said excitedly, "Your story has spread throughout our neighborhood. You're the first Tsinghua University student. You don't know, when the news came out, everyone rushed to the old house to see the couple's excitement, wanting to see what they were like, but it made the old lady very angry."
Well, because of Cai Hongyan's words, the people around looked at Qin Xiang differently.
Cai Hongyan finally ran into Qin Xiang and wanted to gossip with her. She didn't think there was anything wrong with gossiping about her in-laws. "You know, the old couple went to the capital."
This is nothing new. Qin Xiang nodded, "I've actually heard of it."
Cai Hongyan said proudly, "Then do you know why they want to go to the capital?"
Qin Xiang followed up her question and asked, "Why?"
Cai Hongyan raised her head and glanced around seriously, then whispered something that shocked Qin Xiang so much that her eyes widened. "Is there such a thing?"
"It's nothing." Cai Hongyan's face was full of contempt, "It's so embarrassing."
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