Chapter 195
National Day is a big day in China. The square is always bustling on this day, especially after the reform and opening up. More foreigners come to China, and the lives of Chinese people have improved, so more people come to travel, so it is even more lively.
Qin Juan had come to the capital to fulfill Qin Nian's wish to see the flag-raising ceremony and sing the national anthem. Considering Qin Nian's previous suffering, she readily agreed. It was only her unexpected encounter with Gao Yulan that solidified her decision to move to the capital.
The bad guys can retreat now, right?
Qin Xiang had a day off on the 30th, but was woken up by Meng Huaiqing at around 3:00 a.m. on the 1st. Qin Xiang didn't want to move, and no one would want to get up after being up very late the night before.
Meng Huaiqing also felt a little guilty. "Get up! We need to go out early to watch the flag-raising ceremony."
Helpless, Qin Xiang could only get up, and then the two of them went to the front door to call Qin Juan and Qin Nian. Unexpectedly, Qin Baotian and the mother and daughter were already up early. Seeing them coming, they hurriedly said, "Let's go, don't be too late or there will be no place."
Yes, it's crowded even on holidays, let alone this time.
Seeing Meng Huaiqing also coming, Qin Juan was still a little worried. Qin Xiang said, "What are you thinking about, sister? Let's go."
As the five of them left, Meng Huaiqing warned, "There will be a lot of people in the square, and there might be kidnappers, so make sure you keep an eye on the children, especially someone as young as Nian Nian. It's best not to come down."
Hearing this, Nian Nian hugged her mother's neck tightly and said, "I won't come down."
Qin Baotian stretched out his hand, "Come, let grandpa hold you, mommy can't hold you anymore."
Nian Nian hesitated for a moment, then reached out for her grandfather to hold her, "Mom is tired."
Children's words are the most touching. Qin Xiang's heart was about to soften. "Niannian is so good, she is really mommy's little cotton-padded jacket."
When praised by her aunt, Nian Nian showed her little teeth.
After they left the house, Qin Xiang and Qin Juan followed behind them, whispering. Qin Juan glanced at Meng Huaiqing in front of her and whispered, "Since you like children so much, don't you plan to have one yourself?"
"How do you know I like children?" Qin Xiang looked at Qin Juan.
Qin Juan choked, "I see you like Nian Nian very much."
Qin Xiang nodded as a matter of course, "Yes, I like Nian Nian very much, but it is precisely because she is not my daughter that I like her."
Seeing Qin Juan disagreeing, Qin Xiang hurriedly said, "Oh, don't worry about it. Giving birth is so painful and painful, and there's no guarantee that the child will be filial to me after he grows up, so why should I take the risk? Besides, I'm still young, why should I worry about having children? I'd rather think about making money. If you're worried that I won't have anyone to take care of me in my old age, then I'll treat Nian Nian well and let her take care of me in the future, okay?"
"You are so beautiful." Qin Juan was so angry at her. Although she now felt that all men were bad, it was still necessary to have children.
But having a child doesn't mean you can't escape the biological father of the child. It would be better if the biological father died after the child was born. Especially for a dog man like Zhao Qianjin, it would be better if he died, so that he wouldn't be a disaster when he was alive. What if he was morally blackmailed into taking care of Nian Nian in his old age?
But Meng Huaiqing looks very outstanding and has a good family background. If her sister really gives birth to a child, it is probably impossible for her to let the child follow her sister alone.
well.
It’s not a big deal to find a partner, but I’d also be worried if he/she was too good.
Qin Xiang didn't know that her sister was thinking so much. If she knew, she would definitely laugh.
In her past life, she'd been hurt by both men and children, so in this life, she'd developed a resistance to both. Dating was fine, but it was best if they turned against her as soon as they got married. Marriage was out of the question, at least not at this point.
We’ll talk about the future later.
But she really doesn't want to have a child.
After giving birth, you have to raise the child. Not to mention that you have to take good care of the child's eating, drinking, defecating and urinating when the child is young, but even if the child gets sick, it can cost the mother her life.
No, no, her life is more important. She just wants to live a happy life.
Moreover, Meng Huaiqing was also indifferent to children, and it didn't seem like he liked them that much. If Meng Huaiqing really wanted to have children in the future, then they would break up and let him find someone else. Given Meng Huaiqing's conditions, even if he was in his forties or fifties, there would probably be someone willing to give birth to a child for him.
It was the middle of the night and she wasn't afraid of the crowds around. Nian Nian had already fallen asleep on Qin Baotian's shoulder.
The closer we got to the square, the more people there were, with both black and yellow hair, all coming to see the shocking scene of the flag-raising ceremony.
When they got there, there were already people at the front.
However, they came earlier and were located closer to the front. They just stopped at one place, but Meng Huaiqing said, "Go to the front."
Qin Xiang took a closer look and found that Miao Sheng had already taken a position at the front with several people. Qin Xiang suspected that Miao Sheng had not gone home last night.
A few people squeezed over, and then Miao Sheng came out with a few people, which did not cause dissatisfaction among the people behind. One carrot in exchange for another, and there was nothing others could do if others were willing.
When you reach the front, the view is also open.
To be honest, she had only seen it once in her previous life, either from the periphery or on TV. The spectacular scene was so fresh and hard to forget.
Now I am standing at the front and can watch it up close. I feel really excited and emotional.
It was still early, Meng Huaiqing said, "It's still early, why don't you lean on my shoulder and sleep for a while?"
Qin Xiang was speechless. "Do you think I'm Lao Ma? I can sleep while standing? Forget it, let's just chat and kill time."
Although there were lights in the square, it was still a little dim and there was nothing else to do except chatting.
Nian Nian slept soundly, and Qin Juan kept her eyes on her. Qin Baotian whispered to Qin Xiang, "How long will this last?"
Qin Xiang said, "It's still early, at least when the sun comes out."
There is no way. There are so many people coming to see it. In order to occupy a favorable position to see it clearly, they all come here late at night, otherwise they can't see it at all.
Qin Baotian took a breath and said, "It's really tiring."
But then I thought about the flag-raising ceremony and said to myself, "It's okay to wait, it's okay to wait."
After a while, Qin Baotian said, "There will be a performance at Labor Square tomorrow morning."
Qin Xiang nodded and didn't care.
After a while, Meng Huaiqing asked, "Uncle Qin, are you going to perform?"
Qin Xiang suddenly realized and finally understood why Qin Baotian suddenly said this.
It wasn't that he wanted to go and see it himself, but he wanted to perform and wanted them to go over and watch him perform.
Qin Xiang looked at Qin Juan and said, "Shall we take Nian Nian to watch a performance at Labor Square tomorrow?"
"Okay, Nian Nian likes the hustle and bustle." Qin Juan also agreed.
Qin Baotian chuckled, a little embarrassed, "You guys can go if you're free, but forget it if you're not."
Qin Xiang smiled, "I'm free."
Meng Huaiqing also responded, "I'll go over and take a look too."
Qin Baotian's feelings towards Meng Huaiqing were complicated and tangled before, but this was the first time he liked Meng Huaiqing so much.
He really has a keen eye. He is worthy of being a boss. At least he can see clearly what his father-in-law is thinking.
Qin Xiang did not miss the change in Qin Baotian's eyes, and couldn't help laughing when she looked at Meng Huaiqing.
Meng Huaiqing curled the corners of his lips, pretending to be puzzled, "What's wrong?"
Qin Xiang shook her head. "It's okay. I just think you're a cunning person."
This word made Meng Huaiqing frown. "How can this be considered cunning? Isn't this the awareness that people should have when dealing with others?"
Qin Xiang remained noncommittal. "Okay, you're handsome and you're right."
Meng Huaiqing didn't argue with her and asked her again, "During the five-day holiday, will you take them out for a walk?"
There was a hint of grievance in his tone.
Qin Xiang thought about it and seemed to have neglected him a little, so he coughed and said, "Little Nian Nian, you must take a break in the middle. Then let's go out for a walk?"
"Oh, I'm actually behind Nian Nian." Meng Huaiqing sighed.
Qin Xiang smiled, "Otherwise, you should be thankful that we don't have children, otherwise you would have to sit in the back row."
Meng Huaiqing also laughed, "Then it seems that she can't have children."
Qin Juan, who was standing next to them, felt cold sweat on her forehead as she listened to the two chatting. She whispered to Qin Xiang, "Just accompany us for a day, and then let Dad take us around. There are only a few famous attractions, and Dad knows them all. It's okay. You and Mr. Meng finally get together, so go out and have fun together."
Qin Xiang hesitated, and suddenly she had a good idea. She could ask her roommate to be her guide.
But then they thought it wouldn't work because they wanted to get to know more people and bring them to her shop.
Qin Xiang said, "We'll talk about it tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."
Meng Huaiqing said, "You can ask Miao Sheng to show them around. He's already very familiar with the capital."
Qin Xiang clapped his hands and said, "Good idea, but I need to pay him a commission."
Although Miao Sheng was Meng Huaiqing's driver and part-time assistant, and occasionally ran some errands for her, it was not right to ask someone to take her sister out for a few days for free. The best way was to buy off the favor.
Meng Huaiqing originally wanted to say no, but thinking of Qin Xiang's personality, he didn't refuse. "It's up to you. It's all fine."
Although it was settled, Qin Juan felt that it was a bit troublesome for the other party.
Qin Xiang said, "It's okay, I'll pay him."
Qin Juan really wanted to take Nian Nian out for some fun, otherwise when the weather gets cold in a few days, it would be impossible to play. Besides, she would have to open a shop by then, and it would be inconvenient for her to go out.
The matter was settled, and the day gradually brightened.
When the time came, I saw that the middle avenue was blocked at both ends and no vehicles could pass. Then I heard the sound of shouting.
Qin Juan hurriedly poked Nian Nian, "Nian Nian, it's started, wake up."
Nian Nian opened her eyes and asked excitedly, "Where?"
Everyone looked over there and saw a mighty and handsome soldier walking towards them with neat steps.
Not to mention Qin Xiang and the others, even Nian Nian held her breath and watched this scene nervously.
The originally noisy environment around suddenly pressed the pause button, and there was silence except for the sound of footsteps.
This scene will be deeply imprinted in the hearts of everyone present, even the younger Qin Nian will remember it forever.
After the national flag was raised and the crowd dispersed, Qin Nian still watched the soldiers leave.
Later, she saw soldiers patrolling the square and said, "I want to be a soldier someday."
Qin Xiang laughed, "Okay."
It was already late, so Qin Xiang took them to have breakfast in the old capital. Looking at the shabby alleys, the mutton soup restaurants and breakfast shops were already open for business and were bustling with activity. The people eating there included local people from the old capital, guests from other places, and even some foreigners who spoke foreign languages and gestured at the same time.
It's lively and full of life.
Qin Juan runs a food business, and when she arrived at the stall, she couldn't help but look around.
The shop owner introduced his breakfast in the unique accent of the capital and recommended the capital's attractions and fun places to outsiders.
Qin Juan listened and learned, and she learned a lot this year.
She knew that men were unreliable and it was better to rely on herself than on others.
She also knows that to do business, it is not enough to just have skills, but one also has to learn how to communicate with people.
After finishing breakfast, Qin Nian patted his belly and said, "I'm full."
Qin Xiang picked her up and said, "Let's go play after we're full."
Today is the first day of the holiday and there are a lot of people everywhere.
Qin Xiang took them directly to the amusement park.
The amusement park is a paradise for children.
At first Nian Nian was a little scared, but after Qin Xiang took her to play a few times, she gradually gained the courage to play by herself.
There were some recreational activities that Qin Xiang didn't dare to go to, and in the end it was Qin Baotian who took her there.
While they were playing, Qin Xiang, Meng Huaiqing and Qin Juan were watching from below, feeling the children's excitement and joy.
Meng Huaiqing said, "Do you want to go play?"
Qin Xiang shook her head. "Although I haven't played it, I don't want to play it."
She's past that age.
Meng Huaiqing hummed and said, "I wanted to play as a kid too, but they only cared about whether their children were having fun and what games their children wanted to play. As for me, they even forgot about me, and in the end, the bodyguards had to take me there."
Qin Xiang felt uncomfortable. "Do you want to play? I can be your mother for a day and play with you."
She couldn't help laughing after she finished speaking.
Meng Huaiqing said, "You are really good at taking advantage of me openly."
Qin Xiang acted like a rogue, "Just tell me if it's okay or not. I'm rarely kind, so don't be ungrateful."
"You dare say you have good intentions?" Meng Huaiqing smiled, but didn't mind. He shook his head and said, "I'm past the age to like these things."
As he grows up, there may come a day when he particularly hopes that someone will take him to an amusement park so that he can play with all the things in the amusement park.
But later he realized that those were all wishful thinking.
It doesn't matter whether you play or not.
Nowadays, even if I have someone I like, I don’t have the heart to do that.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "It's just a game for children. We adults have our own games, which are more interesting than these."
Meng Huaiqing raised an eyebrow, "For example?"
"Like eating, drinking, defecating, urinating, and sleeping." Qin Xiang didn't agree with what he said.
Qin Baotian brought Nian Nian back. Nian Nian's little face was rosy and she looked very happy, but the little girl was used to being silent and would not say anything even when she was very happy. However, her eyes were shining and looked very beautiful.
Qin Xiang asked her, "Is Nian Nian happy?"
Nian Nian nodded hurriedly, "Happy."
"Let's go and continue playing." So Qin Baotian carried Nian Nian to play again.
Fortunately, Qin Baotian used to do physical work all year round and had good physical strength, otherwise it would be really tiring to play with him.
At noon, several people went to Quanjude to eat roast duck and drink delicious duck bone soup, and then went back to rest.
I got up so early that I could hardly open my eyes.
Qin Xiang and Meng Huaiqing went back to sleep. When they woke up, it was dark. Meng Huaiqing's chef was preparing dinner. Qin Xiang sent Meng Huaiqing to call Qin Juan and others to come for dinner.
Meng Huaiqing asked, "Aren't you going with me?"
Qin Xiang shook her head. "No, I still have to draw up the design. This time I plan to get some fabric and make one myself."
In fact, many designers will do this step, but not all designs are made by themselves.
Meng Huaiqing went out with a sigh, and Qin Xiang smiled and went to the kitchen first.
There is never too much design, and as the times progress, design must also keep up with the times and be updated very quickly.
Qin Xiang forgot about time when she was busy. She didn't put down her things until there was a knock on the door.
Dinner is ready and a lot of seafood is on the table.
Swimming crabs, shrimps, conchs, octopus, squid, and a large pot of fish stewed with tofu. Qin Xiang scooped up a mouthful of soup and drank it, his eyes narrowed. "What kind of fish is this?"
Meng Huaiqing said, "Anglerfish."
"Anglerfish?" Qin Xiang had actually seen this fish in its true form. It didn't match its name at all, but it looked extremely ugly. She didn't expect it to taste so good when cooked.
Qin Xiang nodded, "It's delicious."
Meng Huaiqing smiled, "This fish is not rare, but it is particularly good when stewed with tofu. The meat is also chewy and tastes great."
Qin Baotian came in and took a breath, then said with a pained look, "These things are not cheap, are they?"
Qin Xiang smiled, "Why do you care about the small amount of money? If it's cooked, you can eat it. If you don't eat it, we will have to eat it ourselves."
Now is the season for eating seafood like swimming crabs. Qin Xiang had been craving for it for a long time, but she couldn't go to the beach. Unexpectedly, Meng Huaiqing directly shipped everything here from afar. The transportation at that time was not like the full cold chain transportation in later generations. The crabs were still so fresh after being transported. It was obviously just fished out today and sent on ice.
It is expensive and fresh, and it is impossible for ordinary families to eat it.
Fortunately, Qin Baotian had also eaten at several grand banquets with Qin Xiang, so he was no longer entangled and just treated it as a banquet at his daughter's house. "Yeah, it's pretty good."
Qin Juan was also amazed. This big boss was really generous. This table of food was probably enough to cover their family's food expenses for a month.
The biggest advantage of the Qin family is that they don’t make a lot of noise, they just follow others and eat.
As for Mi Hongjun, not only did he come, he also brought Hao Jingjing with him.
Although the two are not yet at the stage of talking about marriage, they have been dating and their relationship is good and stable.
Hao Jingjing looked more mature, with a royal air. Looking at Mi Hongjun, he looked no different from before, which made Qin Xiang anxious.
However, Hao Jingjing seems to like Mi Hongjun's type. It can only be said that different people have different preferences.
As a media person, Hao Jingjing naturally knows a lot of gossip, so she is not worried about having no topics to talk about at the dinner table. If there were not a child at the table who could not say some things, there would be all kinds of gossip.
Even so, the gossip she told was enough to shock everyone.
There were many dishes on the table, and many of the seafoods were not suitable for children to eat. It just so happened that Meng Huaiqing had a bad stomach and could not eat them either, so the two of them, one big and one small, just ate the monkfish stewed with tofu.
You know what, the meat is so chewy and tastes so delicious.
Of course, Qin Xiang, with his iron stomach, was completely defenseless against seafood and he ate it with great joy.
After dinner, Qin Baotian took Qin Juan and her daughter back to rest. It was rare for Hao Jingjing to meet Qin Xiang. She ignored Mi Hongjun's advice and refused to leave, pulling Qin Xiang to talk about gossip.
Qin Xiang knew that Hao Jingjing had some fresh gossip when she saw this, so she pulled her to the yard to talk it out.
Hao Jingjing said, "Let me tell you, I really have some shitty fate with the Wang family."
Qin Xiang didn't want to hear about Wang Junsheng's family affairs, but Hao Jingjing wanted to say, "It's about Cui Hong and Wang Junsheng. I saw Cui Hong go into a restaurant with a fat man in his forties."
"You definitely don't know something more exciting."
Qin Xiang was helpless, "Go on."
In fact, Qin Xiang is not surprised at all by this kind of thing. In her previous life, Cui Hong could secretly date rich men outside Wang Qingshan in order to live a good life, and she could even change several of them. Although she married Wang Junsheng in this life, Wang Junsheng is not the richest man now. Cui Hong is definitely not satisfied with her current life, so it is not surprising that she finds a rich man in exchange for a good life.
Hao Jingjing said, "Not long after Cui Hong and the wealthy man entered the restaurant, Wang Junsheng also entered the same restaurant with a woman."
Qin Xiang: "..."
It’s really exciting.
"And more." Hao Jingjing was excited, "There are even more exciting ones."
Qin Xiang: It’s really numb.
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