Chapter 27
Weddings are supposed to be joyful.
But no one except the Cui family felt happy at this wedding.
The Wang family felt humiliated, and a gloomy atmosphere permeated the entire household. Cui Lianhua had been particularly unpleasant towards Cui Hong since she entered the house, and her two sisters-in-law were also filled with disgust.
Who could have thought that the former neighbor's niece-in-law would become their sister-in-law, and she became dependent on them in that way.
As much as they used to envy Qin Xiang, they now loathed Cui Hong. If it weren't for the thought of Wang Junsheng and the separation of the family after their marriage, the two sisters-in-law really didn't want to see Cui Hong at all. They felt ashamed to be the daughters-in-law of the Wang family in the future.
But Cui Hong is indeed a capable woman.
Wang Junsheng shamelessly borrowed 500 yuan from a few former classmates. With the money, he and Cui Lianhua secretly went to Cui Hong's parents' house. They appealed to their feelings and reason, attempting to bribe them with the 500 yuan to marry Cui Hong off quickly, no matter what means.
The Cui family agreed and took the money, but then they and Cui Hong went to the Wang family's house and threatened them directly. If Wang Junsheng didn't marry Cui Hong, they would go to the police station and report Wang Junsheng for hooliganism.
It was not until this time that Wang Junsheng and Cui Lianhua realized they had been cheated.
The Cui family was unfazed about the five hundred yuan, flatly denying it and shouting, "If you have the guts, don't marry her. Cui Hong is just a girl. If you're in trouble, you're in trouble. But your Wang Junsheng is different. He's a college student. Are you really willing to see him go to jail?"
It can be said that the Wang family was at a disadvantage in this matter, and the Cui family held the lifeline of the Wang family in their hands.
Cui Hong calculated that the Wang family would not be willing to part with Wang Junsheng, so she explained the interests to her family in advance and promised a lot of benefits in the form of blank checks, which convinced her family to do what she did now.
Moreover, Cui Hong was able to get the 500 yuan back in order to win over Wang Junsheng's heart.
The Wang family really couldn't bear to do it, so for Wang Junsheng, they had to agree to it.
But then Wang Junsheng said, "I'm still in college, and I can't register for marriage while I'm in college. So even if I agree to get married, it's only a formality, not registration. Plus, my relatives' household registration is in the capital, so they won't be recognized here."
Not only did the Cui family not understand this matter, even the Wang family was not clear about it. The Cui family went to the town to ask about it, and when they came back, they agreed to it.
After a few days of negotiations between the two families, Wang Junsheng took a few days off from school and held the wedding at home. Cui Hong was also worried about any accidents, so she forced Wang Junsheng to go to the brigade to write certification documents and get the official seal stamped, making it a de facto marriage.
Wang Junsheng and Cui Hong were now the talk of the town. The stares from those who came to the banquet during the day were already making the Wang family very uncomfortable. And just across the wall, Wang Qingshan's mother, Ding Xiaojuan, scolded them from morning till night without a break.
At noon, he even came over and shouted at the top of his voice that he wanted to drink at the wedding banquet, which made the villagers laugh at him and made Wang Junsheng's family unable to hold their heads up.
In short, the noisy wedding finally ended. Wang Junsheng stood at the door, looking at the candlelight inside the house, and was unwilling to go in for a long time.
It should be said that the person Wang Junsheng hates the most now is Cui Hong.
He thought he was smart, but he was schemed by Cui Hong and fell into her trap step by step.
But he had no choice. He wanted to keep the existing college students and be able to work as cadres safely in the future, so he had to settle all of this.
"Brother Junsheng."
Inside the new house, Cui Hong looked at the figure at the door and finally called out to comfort herself.
She knew that Wang Junsheng was now resentful of her.
But does she regret it?
Cui Hong has no regrets. She has known since childhood that if you want to get something, you have to be willing to give it all and lose face. Only when you lose something can you get some benefits.
She has already abandoned her friend Qin Xiang and Wang Qingshan, who used to be very good to her. Isn't it all for the identity of a college student's wife and the identity of the future richest man's wife?
Cui Hong reached out and touched her face, feeling very satisfied with it. It didn't matter if Wang Junsheng hated her now. She believed that with her methods, Wang Junsheng would definitely not be able to withstand it. Men are like that. They think about things with their lower body. If it doesn't work once, try it twice. There will always be a time to take someone down.
She didn't rush him and just sat there waiting for Wang Junsheng. Today was their first day of marriage, and she didn't believe that Wang Junsheng would not come in.
Wang Junsheng stood still. Cui Lianhua quietly approached and said to Wang Junsheng, "Junsheng, you should know who is responsible for everything that happened now. Don't forget what we discussed. Don't let anything happen to Cui Hong. Understand?"
Wang Junsheng nodded gravely, "I know." He hesitated for a moment, "Mom, what if..."
"No one can ever be sure." Cui Lianhua's face flashed with sarcasm. "She's just a junior high school student who's never left home. How could she really run off to the capital? We'll say you're busy working away from home and can't come back. As soon as you leave, we'll split up the family. We'll go with your eldest brother and his wife first, and let her move into your grandparents' old house. I don't believe she can hold on for long. Then, we'll catch you in adultery, and this marriage will naturally be off the table."
Wang Junsheng was shocked and looked at his mother and said, "Mom, I know."
"Alas, we're all doing this for your own good." Cui Lianhua seemed to sense the complexities in his eyes. She looked at her son with heartache and comforted him, "You're the most promising child in our Wang family, and even in Wangjiazhuang. You have a bright future, and you can't let a bitch like Cui Hong ruin it. A man must always be ruthless."
Wang Junsheng hated Cui Hong to death, so how could he possibly have mercy on her? He nodded immediately, "I understand."
After saying that, Wang Junsheng pushed open the door with the determination to cut off his own arm.
This is his home. What does he have to be afraid of? The one he should be afraid of is Cui Hong who did something wrong.
Cui Hong put a lot of effort into marrying Wang Junsheng. She wore a brand new bright red thin cotton jacket, a pair of black thin cotton pants, and tied her long black hair behind her head, revealing a pretty face.
Seeing Wang Junsheng come in, Cui Hong showed a hint of joy at the corner of her lips, with cautiousness and apology in her eyes. Then she stood up and threw herself directly into Wang Junsheng's arms, "Brother Junsheng. I'm finally going to marry you."
Wang Junsheng subconsciously wanted to push Cui Hong away, but how could Cui Hong let him do that? She pulled the curtain on the door, hugged Wang Junsheng and said, "Brother Junsheng, I know you think I'm dirty, but you're all I have. If I give up on you, I'll be dead."
Seeing Wang Junsheng remained silent, Cui Hong unbuttoned her clothes and moved closer to him, "Brother Junsheng, just treat it as..."
"Get out of here." Wang Junsheng suddenly pushed Cui Hong away like crazy.
Cui Hong's gentleness and initiative made him think of New Year's Eve involuntarily. It had only been a short time, but it was so unforgettable.
Wang Junsheng's tone was disgusted, his voice cold, "I have already married you according to your request, but you should not expect too much. Even if you get the title of college student's wife, you can't expect to get me."
After saying that, he lay down directly on the kang. Cui Hong stood on the ground with her clothes open, feeling the coolness in the air. She couldn't come back to her senses for a long time.
The next day, Qin Yang came knocking on the door before dawn. Qin Yang moved the goods to the side and asked Sun Tieshu to help watch over them. The brother and sister hurried to the knitting factory again.
It was just too early and there were no buses, so they just jogged all the way there. When they got there, some knitting factories were already open.
Hangzhou Knitting Factory has the most natural people, and many self-employed people from other places are vying for the best goods. Qin Xiang couldn't help but feel fortunate, "Thank goodness Sister Liu is willing to help, otherwise we wouldn't be able to get such a good deal at all."
Qin Yang agreed with this point, but what impressed him even more was that his sister chose to build a good relationship with Liu Minhua, who was also a self-employed person, instead of the salesperson in the store.
Qin Xiang smiled and explained, "Hangzhou Knitting Factory has no shortage of customers, let alone retail investors like me. The salesperson is even more arrogant. They're too busy with work to chat with me or give me the chance to build a relationship. But Sister Liu is also a surprise. Regardless of your ulterior motives in meeting her, she sincerely helped me, and I must remember this favor."
"You are becoming more and more thoughtful now." Qin Yang laughed.
Qin Xiang's face turned red after hearing this.
She thought her lifelong experience and knowledge would make starting a business easier. But the reality is different. The industry is different, the development is different, and starting your own business is different from supporting others. She chose a different career in this life. While she gained perspective, she still needed to slowly explore other areas.
After expressing their feelings, the two of them did not stop and went straight to the nearby Rainbow Knitting Factory. Although it was a factory, it was very small and there were few customers. The salesperson opened the door and was yawning.
Qin Xiang had been there and looked at all the styles. She only took the two most sturdy and cheapest ones, and the prices were fixed. After bargaining and saying a lot of nice things, she finally wore out the salesperson's patience and, within her authority, she gave him a slight discount, successfully saving two dollars.
She only ordered these ordinary cotton socks in black, white, and red, and didn't want any other colors. As for ordinary nylon socks, she also ordered quite a few of them. Because they were cheap, it didn't cost much to order more.
But when he felt his pocket, he found that Qin Xiang had brought a little over 1,100 yuan with him, but now there was only a little over 70 yuan left in his pocket.
Once she returned to the time before liberation, before she sold her goods, she would be a poor person.
Here she even wanted to thank Wang Junsheng and Cui Hong for their betrayal. Without their betrayal and being caught, her divorce would not have been so easy, and she would not have been able to get the 500 yuan compensation as start-up capital. She might really have to borrow money to raise fish and ducks in the fish pond to accumulate capital.
"What are you thinking about? Hurry up and move the goods back." Qin Yang pulled Qin Xiang, and Qin Xiang hurriedly went over to move the goods with a smile.
Before leaving, Qin Xiang took out a handful of candies from her pocket and stuffed them into the salesperson's hands. "Sister, I feel like you're a good match. You've been busy for so long, and I'm sorry for the hard work. Have a piece of candy to sweeten your mouth."
Qin Yang frowned, not understanding why his sister was trying to get close to someone again. When Qin Xiang asked for the contact information and address again, Qin Yang was already numb.
How could he not have known his sister was so articulate before? Back in school, she'd always been the type to fight rather than argue, but now her temper had improved? From Liu Minhua to that kid who hitched a ride, to the old lady selling tea eggs, and now even the salesperson at the knitting factory, she was on good terms with him?
Qin Xiang had been polite since she entered the store. It was the salesperson, Xu Xiaoping, who was arrogant and had a bad attitude at first. Now, after taking the White Rabbit candy, she felt embarrassed. "I'm sorry for what happened just now."
"It's okay. You don't understand me." Qin Xiang looked at Xu Xiaoping's sincere face and said, "You'll understand once you get to know me. I'm the last person to hold grudges. Besides, you're also working, so we can understand."
The Rainbow Knitting Factory wasn't as large and profitable as the Hangzhou Knitting Factory. Due to outdated equipment, the socks it produced were still the same old styles, and its business had already declined. Otherwise, they wouldn't have entertained small customers like Qin Xiang. They'd even been happy to have more small customers. Xu Xiaoping's arrogance stemmed from her status as a regular employee, looking down on self-employed individuals, who she considered unreputable.
Similarly, even regular factory workers only earned a modest monthly salary, and sometimes even went unpaid. Xu Xiaoping was only eighteen, at the age of playful indulgences, and even though she turned over her entire salary, she couldn't bear to buy the candy.
Xu Xiaoping said, "You are beautiful and open-minded. Come to me next time and I will give you a discount."
Qin Xiang narrowed her eyes upon hearing this. "Okay, I'm older than you, so I'll call you Sister Xiaoping. I'll definitely look for you if I need anything in the future."
She glanced at the sky outside and said, "It's getting late. I'm rushing back home. I'll write to you or call you if I have anything else."
Xu Xiaoping escorted her out, and Qin Xiang waved enthusiastically, "Go back."
Watching Qin Xiang and his sister walk away, each carrying a snakeskin bag, the old man guarding the gate of the knitting factory said, "Do you know those two people?"
"I don't know her." Xu Xiaoping took a piece of candy and gave it to the old man. "Uncle, she is really beautiful and very capable."
Qin Xiang and Qin Yang each carried a snakeskin bag and took the bus back to the guesthouse in the morning when there were few people. When they arrived there, Sun Tieshu was having breakfast. Seeing them return, he said, "You are too impatient. It doesn't matter if you are a little early or late. Let's eat first."
While the brother and sister were having breakfast, Sun Tieshu went to a factory to pick up goods. When he came back, he stuffed Qin Xiang's goods into the back and prepared to leave Hangzhou and return.
The truck slowly drove out of the city, and from a distance I could see people waving their arms with big smiles on their faces.
When Qin Xiang saw the man's appearance clearly, his face turned black.
When Sun Tieshu got a good look at the young man grinning with his big white teeth, he found it interesting. "This kid, he wants to get a ride again?"
In the past, Sun Tieshu would have simply stopped the car, but after meeting him at dinner yesterday, he thought Mi Hongjun was a very talkative guy and was quite entertaining, so he stopped the car and asked, "What? You still want a ride?"
Mi Hongjun grinned, "Brother Sun, can you give me a ride? I'll give you three yuan for the fare."
Sun Tieshu really didn't care much about the three yuan. He glanced at Qin Yang and his sister and said, "That won't work. There's really no room left. We need to rest in the back."
I thought Mi Hongjun would give up after hearing this, but he pointed to the carriage and said, "I can sleep in there, really. I'm skinny and don't take up much space. I can't have no space at all."
Sun Tieshu was stunned when he heard this. Their car was a van, and it did have a lot of stuff in the back, but it could definitely fit one person.
He nodded and said, "Yes, yes, but we have to stop halfway to make a delivery before we pass by the place where we met you before, is that okay?"
"Sure, anything is fine as long as it can save money." Mi Hongjun grinned at Qin Xiang and climbed into the back of the car very decisively.
Qin Xiang then asked Sun Tieshu, "So aren't we going back directly this time?"
"Well, we still have to go to Ningcheng to deliver the goods. After loading the goods, we can probably go back directly." Seeing that Mi Hongjun had already climbed in, Sun Tieshu didn't say anything more and stepped on the accelerator and hit the road.
Qin Xiang was completely satisfied with the cargo, and his worries were finally put at ease. He just waited until he got back to Qingshui County and started working hard.
But as soon as they entered the suburbs, Qin Xiang couldn't help but worry about encountering the same thing she had encountered when she came here. Qin Yang seemed to see her worry and smiled, "It's okay."
They set out at noon and didn't arrive in a town until the evening. They found a guesthouse but they only opened a room for Qin Xiang to rest. Sun Tieshu and Qin Yang decided to watch over the goods in the car.
Mi Hongjun rarely came out of the back of the car. He looked at the sky outside and could hardly open his eyes. "I slept all afternoon and I'm not sleepy anymore."
Sun Tieshu was happy, "Then it's just right that you can guard the car for us at night, and we can rest."
Mi Hongjun: “…”
At least he got a ride in the car, and Mi Hongjun didn't refuse. He really stayed up all night, so the next day Mi Hongjun went back to the car to sleep.
Qin Xiang was puzzled. "What's in the trunk? He seems to be enjoying it."
Sun Tieshu said, "The fabric from Hangzhou was taken to a garment factory in Ningcheng. It's neatly laid out, so it must be quite comfortable to lay on."
I see.
But as for the clothing factory in Ningcheng, I wonder if I can take the opportunity to get to know someone there. But even if I could establish a relationship, it wouldn't work. Her entire fortune is tied up in the goods, and she has no money left for anything else.
The car headed northwest to Ningcheng and arrived at Ningcheng early in the morning of the third day.
The garment factory in Ningcheng is located in the south of the city near the suburbs. The car drove into their warehouse. Sun Tieshu checked the documents and left them alone for the time being. They only focused on delivering the goods. As for the payment, the parties involved would communicate about it.
Qin Xiang watched Qin Yang stuff her goods into the front seat. At this moment, she saw a middle-aged woman coming from the office building not far away and shouting to the warehouse manager, "Director Feng, has there been no news from Huaicheng about when they will come to pick up the goods?"
Director Feng had just checked the order and was about to ask people to unload the goods when he heard this. He suddenly had a headache. "No, they don't care at all. They just keep refusing to pay or deliver the goods. They just pretend nothing happened. When we press them too hard, they say our clothes are not good-looking and can't sell. How many companies dare to say that the clothes in our factory are of better quality than ours? They have to pursue those flashy things that look good but are useless."
Director Feng and Deputy Director He were both veterans of the factory. Naturally, they were worried about the poor performance of the past two years. In the past, people would beg them for goods, given their high quality. But now, even when they begged, they were ignored. Even the goods that the director personally ordered were disregarded, with the message that verbal orders shouldn't be taken seriously.
There are four or five hundred workers in the factory waiting for food. There are daily expenses, but not much goods are sold. You can imagine how difficult it will be in the future.
Qin Xiang listened and stood there unable to move.
Then Deputy Factory Director He said, "No, the clothes have already been produced. They are all very good coats. How can you just throw them away?"
"It's useless." Director Feng spread his hands. "There's no point in arguing with them. You might as well discuss the subsequent sale of the goods with the factory director."
He paused, "It's hard to sell our factory goods right now. If we don't ship out this large batch of coats now, we'll be even more stuck when the weather gets hot."
"Let's go?" Qin Yang finished his work and found Qin Xiang standing there listening to two leaders talking. He reached out and pulled her, "Let's go?"
Qin Xiang looked up at Qin Yang and said, "Do we have to wait two days before we can leave?"
Qin Yang nodded, "That's how it's done normally. We have to rest for two days."
Qin Xiang laughed and said, "Third brother, what do you say about me setting up a stall in Ningcheng first?"
Qin Yang was stunned. "What do you want to do?"
"Make money." Qin Xiang looked at the two leaders and couldn't wait to set up the stall.
Looking at Mi Hongjun who was dragging his luggage bag out of the trunk, Qin Xiang smiled even more happily. Isn't this a ready-made labor force?
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