Chapter 189
In everyone's impression, the image of a father is always tall, silent, and brave. Many people have heard their mother cry, but few have heard their father cry.
At least in Qin Xiang's impression, she had never heard Qin Baotian cry. Even when Lian Fengying was so angry, he didn't cry. He supported the whole family.
Now her father was crying, and she knew for whom.
For the Qin army.
Qin Baotian cried uncontrollably, "How could he do such a thing? Nian Nian is his niece, how could he have the heart to do that?"
Qin Xiang's heart skipped a beat when she heard this. "What did he do to Nian Nian?"
As a result, Qin Baotian was unable to speak.
Qin Xiang was anxious. "Go ahead and tell me."
When she called yesterday, she only knew that the person had been found and taken to the police station, but she didn't know the specific situation. She thought there was no problem.
Is there something she doesn't know?
Qin Baotian wept and sighed, "They actually used Nian Nian to threaten Juanzi, saying they would sell her if she didn't give them the shop. When we found her, Nian Nian cried so hard, saying that her uncle was going to give her away. How could he be so cruel?"
That was his first child, so naturally he was filled with joy and anticipation. However, he hadn't expected the child he had high hopes for to grow up so deformed and look like this. He had accepted the way he had treated his daughter before, but now that she was older, even if Qin Jun wanted to plot against her, it wouldn't be that easy.
But Nian Nian is not even four years old.
Just because he had his eyes on Qin Juan's shop, he resorted to such despicable tactics and even threatened Qin Juan not to call the police.
If it weren't for Meng Huaiqing's men helping to find the person, who knows what would have happened.
This constitutes kidnapping and trafficking of children.
Qin Nian was Qin Juan's lifeblood. If she harmed him, it would be like asking for his life. How could she not pursue the matter? Qin Juan directly refused to compromise and strongly demanded legal action.
The people at the police station also said that this situation was extremely bad, and even if they failed and even if Qin Juan did not pursue the matter, the public security organs would not ignore it.
As for how many years he would be imprisoned, Qin Baotian couldn't say for sure.
He just felt uncomfortable.
Qin Xiang listened and couldn't help but sneer, "Then they deserve it. It would be better if they could never get out."
Qin Baotian was stunned for a moment, unable to say anything else. After a while, he said, "If they go in, what will happen to the two children?"
Qin Xiang was speechless. In fact, she would rather her mother stay at home to take care of the two children than have her father and mother get involved with each other.
Qin Xiang said, "Let's talk about it after it's decided."
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiang couldn't help but sigh.
The good days didn't last long before Qin Jun and his wife started looking for trouble.
It’s fine to go in, and do whatever you want.
She couldn't control people's thoughts, so she had to take it one step at a time. Qin Jun and Tanaka Mei should also be punished.
In the provincial capital, Qin Baotian looked at his daughter and niece, and the words of pleading were on the tip of his tongue but he couldn't bring himself to say them.
Qin Juan agreed, which at most could reduce her guilt a little, but the police would not let her off easily.
In the end, he didn't say a word of plea. Facing Nian Nian's panicked eyes, he could only say, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
Qin Juan was feeding Nian Nian a bowl of noodles. She didn't even look up when she heard this. "This was done by Qin Jun. It has nothing to do with you. You are you, he is him. He has his own evil intentions, so who can he blame?"
"But I'm his father. It's my fault that I didn't educate him well."
Seeing Qin Baotian cry, Qin Juan felt bad too. But his father had so many children, and she only had Nian Nian. Nian Nian was her life, and anyone who tried to harm her would be killed. It would be best if the law could punish Qin Jun, otherwise she didn't know what she could do.
In the kitchen, Qin Yang brought out some noodles and placed them in front of Qin Baotian and Qin Juan. "Eat."
No one could have imagined that someone with Qin Juan's temper could scratch Qin Jun's face yesterday.
She did not hate Tanaka Mei, because to her, she was an outsider. No matter how bad Tanaka Mei was, it was all because of Qin Jun's connivance, and maybe it was Qin Jun's idea.
Qin Jun is her elder brother, born to the same mother as her, yet he treats her like this.
Qin Juan finished her noodles, picked up Nian Nian, and said to Qin Yang, "Third brother, I'm going back. Tell Qin Xiang that I'm fine and tell her not to worry about me. Also, I want to take Nian Nian to the capital during the National Day holiday. She wants to watch the flag-raising ceremony."
Qin Yang nodded, "Okay, I'll take you there when the time comes."
"No need." Qin Juan smiled. "Third brother, I chose this path myself. I will take Nian Nian with me no matter what the future holds. You can't be with us forever."
Qin Yang opened his mouth when he heard that. Somehow he remembered last year when Qin Xiang had just divorced and was going to the south to purchase goods. He followed her all the way and was worried about this and that. Qin Xiang had said the same thing at that time.
The two sisters have different personalities and have chosen different lives, but sometimes they are particularly similar.
After choosing to be reborn, they are all extremely brave, and there is no need for him, as their brother, to stand in front and protect them.
Qin Yang responded and picked up the key to the tricycle, "Let's go, I'll take you back."
He reached out to hug Nian Nian, but Nian Nian hugged Qin Juan's neck tightly and refused to let go. It was obvious that she was a little scared.
This scene stung Qin Baotian's eyes and made Qin Yang feel uncomfortable.
Qin Yang looked a little bit like Qin Jun. Nian Nian was frightened, and seeing Qin Yang reminded her of Qin Jun.
The one who felt the most uncomfortable with her change was Qin Juan. It took Qin Juan such a long time to make Nian Nian forget her days at the Zhao family, and she became cheerful. But because Qin Jun became a frightened bird again, she almost felt that Nian Nian had become the little girl she used to be.
Qin Juan hugged Nian Nian tightly and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Nian Nian. This is your third uncle. He loves you the most. Do you remember when your grandma and your dad beat up mom, it was your third uncle and your aunt who saved us? Didn't you tell mom that your third uncle is a hero?"
Following her words, Qin Nian finally relaxed and finally dared to turn around and look at Qin Yang.
Qin Yang has never been a soft-tempered person, and he can even be a bit fierce, but when he looked at the little girl in front of him, his heart softened.
At this time, Zhao Qian came in from outside, and Nian Nian finally called out, "Third Aunt."
Her voice was soft, and Zhao Qian smiled sheepishly, "Nian Nian is so good."
Nian Nian stretched out her hand, "Third uncle, give me a hug."
Qin Yang took Nian Nian over, her small body soft and leaning against his chest lovingly.
Qin Yang glanced at Zhao Qian and said, "Let's go and send them back together."
After they went downstairs, Qin Baotian stood at the window and watched them get on the tricycle. Zhao Qian held Nian Nian in her arms, while Qin Yang rode the tricycle away in the night breeze.
Qin Xiang was disgusted by Qin Jun. When she got home, she was so angry that she couldn't even eat dinner.
Meng Huaiqing had a bad stomach and didn't dare not eat. While eating, he had to persuade Qin Xiang, "Since everything is fine, don't think too much about it. Let the law punish you."
Qin Xiang was a little depressed, "My dad is crying."
Meng Huaiqing was stunned for a moment, then sighed after a while, "There's nothing we can do about it. Anyone would be angry and upset if their child became like this."
In fact, Qin Xiang could understand such feelings, but the more she understood, the angrier she became.
Qin Jun is not worthy of her father's feelings.
After getting angry, Qin Xiang's appetite increased greatly. She ate a lot, but after finishing, she touched her belly and regretted, "Will I get fat?"
Then I thought about my age and the amount of activity I do every day, and it didn’t seem like a big problem. The more I eat, the more I consume.
Sure enough, Meng Huaiqing even tried extra hard when he wanted to do that with her, under the pretext of helping to burn off some energy, which was also said to be exercise.
Qin Xiang was so angry that she laughed at his theory. She really didn't know where this man learned this theory from.
Afterwards, the two of them leaned against the head of the bed. Qin Xiang looked at his head and said, "Should we go to the hospital for a checkup in the next few days?"
Meng Huaiqing nodded, "Why, can you go with me?"
"No." Qin Xiang sighed, "I only got a first-class scholarship last semester. I have to work hard to get a special scholarship."
Meng Huaiqing laughed, "What honor do you still lack?"
Qin Xiang laughed, "Who thinks it's too much?"
That’s true.
The richer people are, the more they value money, and the richer they are, the more they want to be richer.
Qin Xiang is such a person, and so is Meng Huaiqing, so they are essentially the same people.
In the following days, Qin Xiang did not ask about the situation in the provincial capital, and no one from the provincial capital called.
The stitches on Meng Huaiqing's head had been completely removed, leaving a long scar. Meng Huaiqing had someone bring him scar-removing ointment from abroad and had already started applying it, but it was hard to say whether it would be effective.
Fortunately, he always cuts his hair short, otherwise it would be really unbearable to look at.
The decoration of the store was also continuing. Huang Lin drew several versions and showed them to Qin Xiang. Finally, Qin Xiang chose one of them and asked him to prepare it quickly.
Qin Xiang directly asked Ding Xiang to buy the paints and tools needed for painting on the wall, and asked her to reimburse her when she came back.
Dingxiang also agreed happily. It can be seen that she has a good relationship with Huang Lin. She runs around for him and enjoys it.
At this time, Tan Xiu from Hangzhou also called and said that the store in Suzhou was about to open on September 15th. In addition, Master Sun had repaired half of the clothes. She had properly put away the repaired clothes. Once all the repairs were completed, they would be transported to the capital together with the clothes from the Second Garment Factory.
Qin Xiang was busy looking at the work records in her notebook.
But the bulk of the tasks seemed to be designing costumes.
This is also the only advantage of not having your own factory, you have less to worry about.
The store clerks are supervised by the store manager, and the store manager is supervised by Mi Hongjun. She has no worries.
But just designing clothes gave her a headache.
She had just designed a few wedding dresses these days, and Xiang Yanghong and He Shengnan called again to ask about the design drafts.
Qin Xiang just remembered this.
He quickly responded, "I'm drawing, I'm drawing."
She turned around and recorded it, and then screened the design drafts given to her by Professor Sun again. She selected those that she thought were suitable for this autumn and winter, modified them first, and then contacted the authors of the design drawings one by one to communicate these issues.
Of course, she will pay for whatever she chooses. The price ranges from thirty to fifty to one hundred yuan, all depending on her own choice.
Don't try to reason with her, and don't say that you think your design is very good. The fact that it was selected by Professor Sun and others speaks volumes.
She is a businesswoman, so naturally profit comes first.
Sometimes, looking at the regretful look on the designer's face, Qin Xiang felt that he now had the face of a capitalist.
But there was no way, the product positioning of her store was there, and some designs had to be changed.
If the person cannot accept the changes or does not accept the price she offered, Qin Xiang will not force him or her and will just return the design.
Over a hundred designs were shortlisted, and Qin Xiang selected over sixty. The remaining designs were returned to the school, who notified them that they had not been selected. Some of the sixty designs were designed by the same author, so they were discussed all at once. The entire process took almost a week to complete.
Some people felt that Qin Xiang’s offer was too low and did not meet their expectations, so they took back the design draft. Others felt that even if they didn’t pay, as long as it could be produced, it would be fine.
Of course, most people discussed the best design plan with Qin Xiang. Sometimes Qin Xiang's opinions were adopted, and sometimes some people convinced themselves and found a more suitable design method.
He was really busy, and it just so happened that Meng Huaiqing was also busy building commercial housing. The two of them went home every day, but they never met.
Sometimes Meng Huaiqing would come back when Qin Xiang was asleep, and sometimes Meng Huaiqing would be asleep when she came back.
The two reached a consensus on this point and would not wait for each other or wake each other up.
They all need better experiences to keep themselves busy.
No one will hold each other back in this regard.
Qin Xiang's hard work was also fruitful. The manuscript was revised and some missing parts were supplemented by others.
Especially the seniors in their senior year, in addition to the designs for the final exams, they also have some other designs during their time at school. If they are not participating in design competitions, they want to show the rest to Qin Xiang.
So Qin Xiang had a lot more design drafts.
Modify, discuss, and finalize.
Half a month has passed.
The decoration of the store was nearing completion, and Qin Xiang taught Mi Hongjun that she would never go to see it again.
Tan Xiu finally completed the opening of the branch in Sucheng, handed the matter over to the store manager, and then personally returned with the repaired silk clothes.
The clothes were delivered directly to Qin Xiang's home. Qin Xiang had someone clean up a room in the wing and made some hangers to hang all the silk clothes on.
Each piece has a separate corresponding style.
Master Sun has excellent craftsmanship. Every repair he makes fits in with the garment itself and is not awkward, as if it was the original design.
Qin Xiang checked one by one and found no problems.
A relieved smile appeared on Tan Xiu's face. "I finally brought it back to you."
"Very good." Qin Xiang smiled and said, "You've worked hard these past few months. Ask He Liping to reimburse the expenses later. Then take a good rest for a few days before we talk."
Tan Xiu was indeed very tired, but she was happy with her tiredness. She shook her head and said, "I'm not tired, I don't need a vacation."
Qin Xiang disagreed, "Work is important, but your health is important too. Rest when you need to. If you really can't stay idle, help me recruit someone."
Tan Xiu said happily, "Okay."
After seeing Tan Xiu off, Qin Xiang looked at the clothes in the room and liked them more and more.
Among the students' design manuscripts, some people also designed cheongsams. I picked out the suitable ones and waited to find a silk factory to make them for me.
Indeed, Tan Xiu not only completed the branch business but also found a textile mill specializing in silk production. Their workmanship and fabrics were excellent, and they were specifically supplying them abroad. It was Ma's daughter, Yao Yufeng, who helped to find this mill, and the silk garment factory that would manufacture the garments was also introduced by Yao Yufeng.
So Qin Xiang had to do this favor. Sooner or later, you will have to pay it back for what you have done.
Now we are just waiting for the shop to be renovated.
Of course, Qin Xiang also has a plan, which is to ask Capital Television to advertise. She wants to turn this store into a high-end clothing store for women.
The task is heavy and Qin Xiang is very busy.
At this time, the school's fashion design competition had come to an end. Because this kind of design involves future production, only the names and classes were announced. The final announcement will be made after the clothes are made and put on the market.
Qin Xiang sent the prize money to the school as promised, and awarded prize money to the winning works at the award ceremony specially held by the Art Academy. She also signed an agreement to use the design drafts, and the second sum of money was given to them.
Qin Xiang was very happy because she got some more design drawings. This way, the supply design problems for Xiang Yanghong and all her stores this winter could almost be solved.
So her main task now has also changed, which is to design better-looking silk clothes.
This is the top priority.
In the blink of an eye, September came to the end, and Qin Baotian finally returned from the provincial capital, bringing with him the results of Qin Jun and Tanaka Mei.
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