Chapter 156
Meng Huaiqing's eyes suddenly turned unhappy. "Miao Sheng, are you thinking of going back to Hong Kong again?"
"I'll go out and deal with it right away." Miao Sheng responded quickly and closed the door and went out.
When Qin Xiang opened the door, she could only hear faint voices. She was curious and asked, "Why don't you go meet the guest first?"
"No, let's eat first." Meng Huaiqing drank the millet porridge slowly, and ate rice with vegetables, looking calm and composed.
Seeing Qin Xiang looking at him curiously, Meng Huaiqing reached out and knocked her on the head, "Don't think too much."
Qin Xiang rolled her eyes and said, "My head is precious, please don't knock it."
Meng Huaiqing laughed happily upon hearing this. "Then knock it back?"
As he said this, he moved his head closer.
Qin Xiang felt that the two of them were flirting a bit, so she laughed and lowered her head to eat. "Eat, who has so much free time to talk to you?"
Since the big boss is not in a hurry, why should Qin Xiang be in a hurry? Just eat slowly.
Outside the office, Miao Sheng politely said to Xiang Li, "Miss Xiang, our boss has guests and can't see you right now. How about you come back another day?"
Xiang Li frowned and looked at the closed door. "Didn't the meeting end a long time ago? I heard a voice that sounded like a woman's."
Miao Sheng remained silent. Assistant Liu was right. The more you talk, the more mistakes you make. It's best not to act on your own. Even if their relationship was close, it was still a boss-subordinate relationship. The old lady hadn't raised him to meddle in the boss's affairs.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Xiang Li became more certain of the truth and stared at the door, "Your boss... has a girlfriend?"
Miao Sheng did not deny it, and Xiang Li's face became even more embarrassed. She thought Meng Huaiqing was just trying to please her. After all, in all this time, she had never seen Meng Huaiqing care about any woman.
She was standing there feeling a little anxious, but now she was really reluctant to leave, so she sat there and waited.
Miao Sheng glanced at his watch and said, "I have something else to do. I'll go get busy first."
After everyone left, Xiang Li looked at the secretaries in the secretariat and asked, "What is your boss's girlfriend like?"
Several female comrades looked at each other in confusion. One of them pointed at Pilan and said, "She went in to deliver water. You know what she looks like."
Xiang Li looked at Pilan, "Did you see it?"
Pilan didn't know whether to say it or not, and after a moment's hesitation, he said, "Very beautiful, very elegant."
Nothing else.
Xiang Li was even more unwilling to leave.
In the office, after the two of them finished their meal, Meng Huaiqing took the initiative to wash the lunch boxes, put the food back in the lunch boxes, and said, "Do you want to go around the office?"
Qin Xiang shook her head. "No, you still have guests to meet. I'll go back first."
"I'll take you there." Meng Huaiqing came out holding Qin Xiang's hand, and everyone outside looked over at them.
A woman with big wavy hair and a red dress sat facing Qin Xiang, looking at her in astonishment.
Qin Xiang nodded politely and said to Meng Huaiqing, "I can go back by myself."
Meng Huaiqing still insisted stubbornly, "I'll take you back, there's no rush."
After saying that, Meng Huaiqing led Qin Xiang downstairs as if no one was around.
Xiang Li watched the two of them leaning against each other so intimately, feeling a surge of jealousy. She had been pursuing him for so long, but Meng Huaiqing had never given her a good face, and now he was using it on this woman.
After going downstairs, Qin Xiang exclaimed, "That female comrade is so beautiful."
What’s rare is that she has a good temperament.
Meng Huaiqing opened the passenger door and let her in. He got into the driver's seat and said, "That's the daughter of a city leader. She returned from studying abroad for a few years. I've met her twice. She has nothing to do with me."
Without waiting for Qin Xiang to speak, Meng Huaiqing said, "There are many women like this. I won't care and it won't matter. I hope you can trust me."
Qin Xiang looked at him and saw worry in his eyes. She understood that Meng Huaiqing was worried that she would misunderstand.
At this moment, Qin Xiang suddenly realized that perhaps in this relationship, Meng Huaiqing was more serious and caring than her.
She said seriously, "Huai Qing, I do trust you. But as I said, I won't stop you from meeting other women. If you have other lovers, tell me and we can separate peacefully. You don't have to worry about me."
Meng Huaiqing pursed his lips, "Do you know how hurtful these words are?"
Is it hurtful?
Of course it was hurtful, but it was also what she really thought.
She sighed, "Of course, while our relationship lasts, I hope you can stick to your original intention. Let me put it another way. If one day you are dissatisfied with me, we can separate and each contact other suitable people. Don't drag it out because of embarrassment, okay?"
Meng Huaiqing nodded, "Okay."
But my mood suddenly became a little bad.
Fortunately, Meng Huaiqing is very good at controlling his emotions, and it did not affect his driving. Otherwise, Qin Xiang would have worried that he would be thrown directly onto the road or fly out.
The car drove steadily to the front room. After parking, Qin Xiang got out, but her hand was held by Meng Huaiqing. Qin Xiang looked over and asked, "What's wrong?"
Meng Huaiqing looked at her seriously and said, "I'm not someone who's not loyal in love. Even if we don't have plans to get married for the time being, it doesn't matter to me."
Looking at his serious expression, Qin Xiang couldn't help but think of his complicated life experience. Perhaps his parents' marriage had left him with some resentment.
She realized that what she said on the road had hurt Meng Huaiqing a little.
She looked at him, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that."
Meng Huaiqing smiled and said, "I know that's not what you meant. I know you don't feel secure about marriage and love. I don't expect you to trust me, I just hope you can be a little more sincere."
Qin Xiang smiled and leaned over, kissing him on the cheek, "Isn't that sincere enough?"
She was helpless. "I'm sorry for making you feel uneasy. I won't do that again." She reached out and stroked his slender fingers, her voice a little drifting. "Sometimes I don't know what I'm thinking. Sometimes I think it's better to just have a good relationship, and sometimes I think we should take it seriously. Isn't it very torn?"
Meng Huaiqing's eyes softened. "No, you're still you. We all have this kind of trouble. I can't say anything else. Time will tell."
Qin Xiang was startled. She got out of the car and bent down to look at him. "I'm going back to school soon. Do you mind taking me there?"
Meng Huaiqing smiled, "I couldn't ask for more."
She went upstairs to put her things down, and when she came down to get in the car, she unexpectedly saw a car not far away. It seemed to notice her gaze and the car window was quickly closed.
However, in a moment, Qin Xiang still saw a strand of curly hair.
She pulled up the driveway. "It looks like we're being followed."
Meng Huaiqing glanced in the rearview mirror and said, "I'll take care of it. I won't let anyone harass you."
Qin Xiang had no doubts, "Okay."
After sending Qin Xiang to the school gate, Meng Huaiqing got out of the car and took her back to the dormitory.
Qin Xiang asked, "Are you not busy this afternoon?"
Meng Huaiqing said as a matter of course, "No matter how busy I am, I have to send my girlfriend off."
Qin Xiang raised an eyebrow, "Do you think this sentence is a bit greasy?"
"Greasy?" Meng Huaiqing frowned, his handsome eyebrows pressed tightly together, and he seemed very distressed about why he would receive such an evaluation.
On Sunday afternoons, the school was quite crowded with students, and a celebrity like Meng Huaiqing was almost always the center of attention wherever he went. Not to mention how shocking his speech had been.
Qin Xiang also received a lot of envious looks.
There is no doubt that there will be more rumors after today.
Tsinghua University's campus is quite large, and the two of them leisurely returned to the dormitory building. Qin Xiang said, "According to the rules, I should invite you in now, but the circumstances don't allow it. So, Mr. Meng, see you later."
The date didn't last long, and Meng Huaiqing felt a little regretful. "Can I come directly to the school to see you when I'm free?"
Qin Xiang glanced around and said, "Okay, it doesn't make much difference whether you come or not."
I guess everyone in the school has already tacitly accepted that she and Meng Huaiqing have some hidden relationship.
Meng Huaiqing felt much better and said, "Go back and rest."
He paused, "By the way, I heard your courtyard house is ready. Remember to invite me when you move in. I heard you need a hot pot warmer?"
Qin Xiang laughed, "That's right, but it will probably be summer vacation before we can move there, so there's no rush."
Qin Xiang waved goodbye to him and went upstairs. All the way there, she could hear people talking about Meng Huaiqing.
It was normal for a man like this to be liked by other people. Since he said he would handle it himself, she would not interfere.
She doesn't want to get involved in troublesome matters.
After the date, Qin Xiang had to get busy with other things. After the Qingming Festival, the weather was getting hotter day by day, and long sleeves were no longer suitable to wear in the capital.
Because of what happened last time, Bei Nannan has become quite depressed. It will probably take her a long time to recover from the blow of being punished severely.
Qin Xiang did not sympathize with her. She was already in college and not a child anymore. She should be responsible for her own actions.
There are fewer spring styles in the store, and more summer styles.
Dingxiang and others started going to the store to study again.
As for Xiangyanghong, who she has been paying attention to, there is no clear change yet, so she still has to wait. It's a pity that it is the peak season for clothing sales in summer.
But there is still winter, which is also the peak season, so it would be a good idea to make more goods before the New Year.
In mid-May, Qin Xiang contacted Guan Zhibin and ordered another batch of goods.
Guan Zhibin said happily, "By the way, my cousin is going to be promoted soon."
Hearing this, Qin Xiang did not feel happy, but her heart sank.
The smooth cooperation between her and Guan Zhibin was largely due to Guan Zhihong. After all, it was related to her cousin's money-making problem, and she had signed a contract with the factory, so it was understandable that she was biased.
But it’s hard to say what will happen if we change the leader. Even if Guan Zhihong is promoted and can take charge of the factory’s affairs, he cannot directly participate in them.
It is hard to say whether she can continue to be given preferential treatment and support after the leadership changes.
But Qin Xiang couldn't say that at this time. She only said, "Congratulations, and thank you for helping me bring my new ideas. Director Guan is very capable, so he deserves the promotion."
Guan Zhibin smiled and said, "But it's not that fast. My cousin just got wind of it."
He paused, "I think you understand what I mean?"
Qin Xiang was speechless. Guan Zhibin sighed and said, "A promotion is indeed a good thing for him, but it may not be for us. I don't want to cut off this relationship, but you have to be prepared for a price increase later. This is also my fault. From now on, if you buy goods from the factory, I will not participate in the commission distribution. This way, your costs can be reduced and it won't be too difficult."
Qin Xiang frowned, "Are you going to break up with me?"
"It can't be helped," Guan Zhibin said helplessly. "My cousin is no longer around, so even if others give me face, it's just a little. It would be better if you had someone deal with the factory more and open up the channels. Then I can't take the money anymore. I won't earn what I shouldn't earn."
Qin Xiang listened to him and realized that Guan Zhibin was telling the truth. It was rare that after more than a year of working together, Guan Zhibin had been able to maintain his composure, and this was her only comfort.
The worries of the past were about to become reality. The most urgent thing now was to find a new supplier, or as Guan Zhibin said, before Guan Zhihong left, she would go there or have someone go there to clear the way, whether by spending money or destroying things.
Or, she could simply go directly to the clothing factory in the capital and sign a contract for OEM production.
Of course, Ningcheng Xiangyanghong Garment Factory is also an option, but the prerequisite is that the factory leaders must be replaced.
If Deputy Director He is appointed, her business will be guaranteed.
Because Qin Xiang didn't know when Guan Zhihong would be promoted, this time, he simply ordered more goods, and hurriedly asked Guan Zhibin to sign a few more supply agreements with Yanghong, paying first and then producing and supplying the goods later.
It was written in black and white with the official seal and mailed to Qin Xiang. This way, even if a new factory leader wanted to raise the price for her in the future, he would have to wait until these goods were supplied.
This is how seasonal items are, order autumn and winter styles in the summer.
Qin Xiang ordered a lot of things, paid the deposit, and was short of money.
However, the store has been open for almost a year, business has been good, and the accumulated funds are not a small amount.
The bank loan had been repaid long ago. She thought about the rest and then called Ningcheng directly.
"Deputy Director He, I haven't contacted you for a long time. Do you miss me?"
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