Chapter 235
Qin Xiang looked at the man in front of her, his eyes narrowed to a slit as he smiled, and was completely speechless. "Sorry, I told you I don't plan to enter the entertainment industry."
As he spoke, several bodyguards came up quickly and stopped the so-called scout aside.
The scout seemed to have just realized that Qin Xiang wasn't just a mainland girl, so he wanted to dig up more information. He hurriedly asked, "Miss Qin, may I ask..."
Qin Xiang didn't give the other party a chance at all, and said helplessly to Zhao Wenna and the others, "Let's go."
This kind of thing will not happen in the mainland at present, but it can be seen everywhere in Hong Kong.
Zhao Wenna looked at her secretly, "Are you really not moved?"
"Should I be tempted?" Qin Xiang simply pulled out her sunglasses and put them on. She glanced at Zhao Wenna and said, "Do you think being a star is a good thing?"
Zhao Wenna glanced at the billboards on the street outside, hesitated, and said, "I don't know either. I just look at the bright and shiny ones."
"It just looks glamorous." Qin Xiang, while not particularly familiar with the entertainment industry in her previous life, had seen it through the occasional news and television appearances. So, she explained, "Talent scouts like these are everywhere in Hong Kong. Some people are discovered by them and become huge stars, but the majority remain at the bottom of the social ladder, exploited by management companies. The beautiful clothes we see them wearing might not even belong to them. Once a contract is signed, endless exploitation awaits."
Zhao Wenna took a breath and asked, "Is it so scary?"
"Who cares if she's scary or not? It's none of our business," He Liping said with a smile. "Our boss has plenty of money. Even if he's not a celebrity, he's been on TV. He's not interested in that anymore."
Qin Xiang glanced at her with appreciation and said, "You have good taste."
Then she said, "Let's go, I'll take you to have a big meal."
When visiting Gangcheng, one naturally has to eat and drink well. Qin Xiang was not short of money at the moment, so he took them directly to the restaurant and ordered all the delicious food and drinks.
Zhao Wenna took a deep breath and said, "If it weren't for the free food and drinks, I probably wouldn't be able to come here once in my life."
Qin Xiang laughed and said, "You can't say that. Maybe you will eat the food in this kind of restaurant as your daily meal in the future."
"I dare not think about it." Zhao Wenna said this, but she also fantasized about it in her mind and found that dreaming was faster.
After a hearty meal, Qin Xiang sent the three of them back first out of consideration for the bodyguards who were following them, and then returned to Meng Huaiqing himself.
There was a telephone in Meng Huaiqing's house, so Qin Xiang called to ask about the brokerage firm's situation today.
Someone in the economics department asked, "Changxing Industrial has been rising today. I wonder what it will be like when the market opens tomorrow. Should I sell it today?"
Before today, Changxing Industrial's stock had been declining for over a week due to various factors, leading to a significant sell-off. When Qin Xiang bought it, the brokerage firm wasn't optimistic about it. But it rebounded on the day she bought it, which is a positive development.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Don't sell it, keep it for now. If someone sells it, please help me buy more."
Because she knew, she couldn't remember anything else, but she remembered the Changxing Industrial incident clearly. Due to the failed marriage with the Miao family in Gangcheng, there were short-term problems with the capital chain, which led to a continuous decline in the stock price.
But after today, Changxing Industrial announced that the problem has been solved. Now everyone is still in a wait-and-see stage. Some people even think that since the price has rebounded, they have to sell it quickly to avoid losing more money if it falls again tomorrow.
Qin Xiang only regretted that her funds were still insufficient, otherwise she would have made a fortune just from this one time.
But the same thing goes, one should not be too greedy. It's okay to make some quick money, and let her earn the rest slowly.
When Meng Huaiqing came back in the evening, Qin Xiang had just hung up the phone, and then the two talked about today's stock situation.
Meng Huaiqing was surprised and said, "You seem to be very optimistic about Changxing Industry."
Qin Xiang laughed and said, "It's not that I am optimistic about Changxing Industry, but I am optimistic about Changxing Industry for the time being."
Changxing Industrial did solve its current difficulties, and its stock price did rise sharply for a while, but within a month, the person actually in charge of Changxing Industrial died suddenly of an illness, the company fell into chaos, and the stock price began to fall rapidly again.
Meng Huaiqing was puzzled. "Did you dream about it?"
Qin Xiang nodded without blinking, "Of course."
Of course she knew it was hard to explain, but she couldn't explain the fact that she knew about stocks. She bought this stock accurately and made a profit without losing money, which was even harder to explain.
If that’s the case, then it’s all thanks to the dream. Dreams are real, and no one can do anything about it.
Fortunately, Meng Huaiqing didn't ask, but just hugged her and asked, "What about Qingjia?"
Qin Xiang shook her head, "I don't know, I didn't dream about it."
Meng Huaiqing asked again, "Didn't you buy Qingjia?"
Qin Xiang shook his head honestly, "No. I'm just speculating to make a quick buck, I don't buy anything I'm not prepared for."
Meng Huaiqing was a little hurt. "My own company doesn't even support me."
"Then should I go buy some now?" Qin Xiang asked.
Meng Huaiqing shook his head again, "Forget it. What's mine is yours."
Because he had exerted too much energy that night, Meng Huaiqing had been very well behaved for the past two days. The two of them just chatted under the covers.
The next day, Meng Huaiqing was still busy, but Qin Xiang had some free time, so she took Zhao Wenna and the other three to stroll around Hong Kong. Even though she was wearing sunglasses, she still met several scouts who wanted to develop Qin Xiang into a female star.
Finally, I had no choice but to put on the mask.
He Liping and Zhao Wenna were laughing so hard that Qin Xiang said with a stern face, "Stop laughing."
Eat well, drink well, and don’t forget to observe the fashion trends of the Hong Kong city.
On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, Qin Xiang was ready to go back. Before leaving, even though Qin Xiang was reluctant to give up the profits, he had no choice but to ask the brokerage firm to sell all the stocks.
With 100,000 yuan brought in, Changxing Industry's value tripled in a few days, and Qin Xiang bought it at the lowest price and sold it at a high price, which directly turned into 300,000 yuan.
In capitalist countries, even in the stock market, three hundred thousand can be said to be a very small amount, even insignificant. If it weren't for Meng Huaiqing's help, the people in the brokerage firm might have just sent any economic person to serve her instead of specially arranging the most capable senior in the brokerage firm.
Meng Huaiqing asked her, "Are you satisfied?"
Qin Xiang thought about it and nodded, "Satisfied."
No one thinks money is too much. If time permits, she can make at least another profit from the 100,000 yuan. Although Changxing Industrial's ups and downs are not large, it has generally increased within a month.
Qin Xiang cannot continue to fight, her home ground is still in the mainland.
After a busy morning, Qin Xiang said goodbye to Meng Huaiqing and returned to the mainland.
Meng Huaiqing personally escorted them through customs, then looked at Qin Xiang reluctantly and said, "Wait for me."
Qin Xiang nodded. "Okay, I wish you a happy new year in advance. See you after the new year."
After saying that, he took the three people and passed the customs directly.
When they arrive in Pengcheng, people arranged by Meng Huaiqing will pick them up and take them to Yangcheng to take a flight back to the provincial capital, and then to the capital from the provincial capital.
The flight was at nine o'clock in the evening. Qin Xiang and others boarded the plane without even having time to rest in Guangzhou. By the time they arrived in the provincial capital, it was already the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month.
The shops in the provincial capital have closed down, and He Liping and Zhao Wenna are also going home for the New Year, so they say goodbye in the provincial capital.
Zhao Ping had already sent money home for the New Year and would not be going back this year, so he followed Qin Xiang to the shop to rest for a while.
Qin Xiang went over and knocked on Uncle Ge's door, but heard that Uncle Ge was not at home, so the two of them went to buy some New Year gifts and went to the home of the store manager Qu Hanxiao.
Then, under her guidance, he visited several other store clerks and gave them New Year's blessings, red envelopes and bonuses.
The shop assistants were all young girls in their twenties. They had never expected Qin Xiang to come in person. They thought the New Year bonus would be distributed after the New Year. They were a little disappointed at first, but they didn't expect the boss to come to their door in person.
"Thank you, boss."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "This year's New Year's gift was a few days late due to special circumstances. I hope you and your family can have a happy New Year."
There were five or six employees in total, and they spent the entire afternoon walking through the entire place.
In the evening, Qin Xiang and Zhao Ping had dinner and rushed to the airport to take a flight back to the capital to celebrate the New Year.
Before boarding the plane, Qin Xiang called Mi Hongjun and asked about Uncle Ge.
Mi Hongjun was surprised and said, "Uncle Ge is in the capital. Mr. Meng felt that he was too lonely in the provincial capital, so he asked for his opinion and brought him to the capital. He lives in Mr. Meng's yard."
It was only then that Qin Xiang remembered that Meng Huaiqing also had a courtyard house in the capital, and that courtyard was much larger than hers.
For a moment, Qin Xiang felt jealous. When she had some more money, she would buy a bigger one.
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiang and Zhao Ping boarded the plane. The plane wasn't due to arrive until after ten in the evening, so Mi Hongjun and Assistant Liu came to pick them up. After getting in the car, Qin Xiang finally felt tired. She fell asleep in the back seat a short while later, accompanied by Mi Hongjun's voice.
Mi Hongjun was still chattering away, so Zhao Ping lowered his voice and said, "He's asleep. Stop talking."
In fact, Zhao Ping could see that Qin Xiang had been tense all the time, but now that he had arrived in the capital, he relaxed.
The car was very quiet and Qin Xiang was taken home.
Qin Xiang woke up at this time, "Are we there yet?"
Zhao Ping asked, "Do you want to call someone to accompany you? Tan Xiu and the others probably haven't gone back yet."
Qin Xiang shook her head. "Forget it. It's so late. You should go back and rest early."
Meng Huaiqing's chef was still there. He opened the door when he heard the noise. "The boss called and said he's prepared a midnight snack for you. Eat it before you go to sleep."
After saying that, he went back to pack up and left.
After locking all the doors inside and outside, Qin Xiang entered the house. The floor heating had been turned on for a long time. Although it was not very warm, it was much more comfortable than outside. Qin Xiang took off her down jacket and sweater and only wore a thin hand-sewn padded jacket. She washed her hands, sat down, and ate a large bowl of chicken noodle soup.
I didn’t want to take a shower after dinner. I just lay down on the bed and fell asleep comfortably.
The next day was New Year's Eve. The shops and wholesale markets were closed for the holiday, and Tan Xiu and Mi Hongjun had already distributed the workers' bonuses and New Year's red envelopes.
Early in the morning, Mi Hongjun led Nian Nian to the suburbs. "Uncle Qin has moved there. He cooked noodles this morning and asked us to go and eat them early."
Qin Xiang was surprised. "Are you in such a hurry? Is everything inside dried up?"
"It's dried." Mi Hongjun said, "Third brother specially decorated Uncle Qin's first, and then used a blower to dry it. Now there is no smell at all. We will celebrate the New Year there this year."
Then he added, "By the way, Tan Xiu and Miao Xiaofeng have also moved there."
Qin Xiang nodded, "That's great, this year's New Year will be lively."
Qin Xiang changed her clothes and went out with the two of them. Zhao Ping drove over. "Before we left, Mr. Meng said we could use the car over there, so it would be more convenient to go back and forth."
"Okay, we'll give you more money then." Qin Xiang got in the car, hugged Nian Nian, and teased her, "Do you miss your aunt?"
Nian Nian hugged her neck and said softly, "I thought about it."
"So good." Qin Xiang kissed her on the cheek and took out a handful of chocolates from his pocket. "Give them to our lovely Nian Nian."
Nian Nian looked at it but was not interested, "It's not tasty."
Seeing her nose wrinkled, Qin Xiang was surprised, "Did your mother buy it for you?"
Nian Nian shook her head. "Uncle Meng gave it to me once, but it wasn't tasty. It was bitter."
It turned out that it was Meng Huaiqing who bribed her family without her knowing.
Qin Xiang nodded and took out another piece of White Rabbit tea. "Then eat this."
The White Rabbit cigarettes these days are genuine and are loved by both adults and children. Qin Xiang specially put them in her pocket to entertain her children.
Of course, in addition to chocolate, Qin Xiang also bought a lot of things, all of which were things that were available in Gangcheng but were in short supply here. If Zhao Ping hadn't helped her when she came back, she really wouldn't have been able to get them all.
Arriving in the suburbs, I found that it had changed a lot after not seeing it for a while. There seemed to be more buildings. However, because it was the Chinese New Year, the workers had gone home for the holiday, and many families had already moved into the houses that had been delivered.
Yes, people’s houses are not spacious these days. Some people buy a house without decorating it and just move in directly by applying some cement.
When we arrived at the building where their house was, we saw that the front, back and east areas were all surrounded by brick walls. The ground inside was now bare. I guess Qin Baotian would start planting things next spring.
Mi Hongjun laughed and said, "Uncle Qin said that when spring comes, he won't plant anything else but vegetables. He will solve our vegetable problems by then."
Qin Xiang laughed, "That saves money."
As they got closer, they heard voices coming from inside. When they went in, they saw Qin Juan busy with Miao Xiaofeng and Tan Xiu, while Qin Baotian was in the living room, watching a TV drama.
Nian Nian quickly ran over and turned the button on the TV, "Grandpa, I want to watch cartoons."
Qin Baotian hurriedly coaxed, "The cartoon hasn't started yet, don't be anxious, whose child would watch cartoons so early..."
"Whose old man wants to listen to babbling so early in the morning?" Nian Nian was very skilled and quickly switched to a channel. What's more, it was actually broadcasting cartoons.
The little man sat there staring intently, and Qin Baotian sighed.
Too bad the kids can't hear.
Qin Juan came out of the kitchen and said with a smile, "Dad, you just spoil her."
Qin Baotian was unhappy again, "How can you get used to it? Nian Nian is still young, and I don't like cartoons either."
Nian Nian nodded heavily, and then the grandfather and the old man sat there watching cartoons together.
Qin Juan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She put the noodles on the table. Miao Xiaofeng also brought three kinds of braised dishes. "It's time to eat."
Because there were so many people, Qin Baotian specially asked a carpenter friend to make a large round table for him, which even had a turntable on it. Once everyone sat down, the table was almost full.
Qin Xiang scooped up the cabbage stew, took a bite and said, "It tastes good."
Qin Juan said, "Xiaofeng did it."
Miao Xiaofeng smiled and said, "I trained myself at home before."
Think about the past and then think about the present, there is no comparison at all.
Qin Xiang didn't ask why the two didn't go home for the New Year. It was probably because of money.
Knowing that they are making money, their parents at home will still find ways to deduct money from them even if they have already agreed.
Just one sentence: "You have it in you, how much can you spend by yourself? What's wrong with helping your brothers who are living in poor conditions?" can crush them.
After dinner, Qin Xiang asked, "Dad, why don't we ask Uncle Ge if he's willing to take me over and celebrate the New Year together?"
Qin Baotian nodded and said, "Okay, go ahead. I asked him before, and he didn't want to come."
Qin Xiang nodded, "Then I'll try again."
Although it is New Year’s Eve, there are still many things to do.
Qin Xiang didn't have time to write Spring Festival couplets, so she instructed Qin Baotian to figure out a way to do it, while the others went about their business. Mi Hongjun and Zhao Ping followed her out to deliver New Year gifts, first to several of her teachers, then to a few of Xiangsi's clients, and finally to deliver Cui Xueer's other two sets of clothes.
Today is New Year's Eve, and the Cui family is very lively. People from all branches of the Cui family have returned.
Cui Xueer was very happy to see Qin Xiang coming. She greeted her downstairs and then pulled Qin Xiang upstairs.
"I heard you went to Hong Kong City. When did you come back? Is Hong Kong City fun?"
Qin Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I answered them one by one. I just came back last night. Hong Kong is quite interesting. It is indeed more prosperous than the mainland at the moment. It would be nice to go and see it if I have the chance."
Cui Xueer was very eager, but then shook her head. "It's very difficult for a family like ours to get out. The investigation alone can be fatal."
Hearing this, Qin Xiang said no more. In addition to bringing her the clothes, she also brought her a gift from Gangcheng - a silk scarf.
That’s right, this thing looks elegant and doesn’t take up much space. The ones for family members are real clothes, sweaters, leather shoes, etc., and the ones for customers are all kinds of scarves, selected according to the customers’ age.
After they chatted for a while, Qin Xiang got up and said goodbye.
As soon as they opened the door, they heard the voices of several girls talking downstairs. Cui Xueer curled her lips and whispered, "My third uncle's sister is the most annoying."
Qin Xiang smiled without saying anything. The two of them went downstairs and Qin Xiang said goodbye to her elders.
Mrs. Cui asked, "Did Qin Xiang just go to Gangcheng?"
Although Qin Xiang felt strange about how she knew, she nodded and said, "Yes, I just came back."
"So Mr. Meng is really the young master of a wealthy family in Hong Kong?"
After Mrs. Cui asked, Cui Xueer's two cousins in the living room looked at Qin Xiang curiously. Zhao Yuping came over and frowned, "Mom, why are you asking this?"
Old Mrs. Cui curled her lips and said, "Is it not okay for me to ask? You are not an outsider." Then she smiled at Qin Xiang again, "Miss Qin, you will not mind an old woman asking this, right?"
While they were talking, Cui Xueer's two cousins looked at them with great interest and gossip. Qin Xiang only glanced at them and smiled, "Of course I mind."
Mrs. Cui's face froze, and she was immediately displeased. "That's just a rumor out there. They said he was some wealthy young master from Hong Kong. It turns out they were all lies."
"Mom, stop talking. This is someone else's business and has nothing to do with us." Zhao Yuping was really fed up with this mother-in-law. Not only did she make trouble at home, but she also talked nonsense here when a guest came.
Old Mrs. Cui was also furious. She stood up and said, "Let me ask what's going on. Listen, if you don't ask, you won't know that the rumors outside are all false."
Qin Xiang's eyes turned cold, and she said with a half-smile, "You're right, but you should quickly ask who spread the rumor. My boyfriend Meng Huaiqing clearly relied on himself to get to where he is today, but how come he relies on his family to get ahead? All his efforts are negated. He's a magnanimous person and doesn't care about it. As his boyfriend, I feel sorry for him. He and his family have fallen out a long time ago, and his last name is Meng, not Jiang. Anyone who is looking for the young master of the wealthy Jiang family has found the wrong person."
After saying that, Qin Xiang smiled and said to Zhao Yuping, "Auntie, Happy New Year. I'll go back first. After the New Year, we have new styles in our store, so you must come and visit us."
Zhao Yuping said hurriedly, "I will definitely go over."
The mother and daughter sent Qin Xiang out. Cui Xueer gritted her teeth and said, "Mom, I've lost all my face."
Zhao Yuping's face wasn't looking good either. She patted her hands and whispered, "Your father and second uncle should have heard what happened just now. It's okay, let them deal with it. It's just the New Year anyway, and after the New Year they'll have to go back to where they came from."
After leaving Cui's house, Qin Xiang had finished running. It was already afternoon, so Qin Xiang and Zhao Ping rushed to Meng Huaiqing's yard, but the yard was locked and no one knew where Mr. Ge had gone.
"Let's go back."
Mi Hongjun asked curiously, "Where can an old man like him go?"
No one can tell now. The door is locked, which means he is definitely not at home.
Zhao Ping was a little worried, "I'll come back and take a look later."
I drove to the house in the suburbs and saw two cars in front of the building from a distance.
It was just dark and she couldn't see clearly. At this time, she saw several bodyguards getting out of the car.
Qin Xiang's heart suddenly started beating rapidly.
Could it be that Meng Huaiqing is back?
Then he thought it was impossible. Meng Huaiqing's grandmother was still in Hong Kong. How could Meng Huaiqing come here alone? And if he came to the capital to celebrate the New Year, why didn't he come with her?
It doesn’t make sense. Maybe Assistant Liu came to deliver something.
Several people got out of the car carrying gifts from other families, but before they could open the door, they saw it was opened.
A familiar person appeared in front of Qin Xiang.
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